Why Hire A Professional Makeup Artist For Your Wedding
Wedding Photography by Charly Woodhouse Photography
Everyone Wants To Look And Feel Good About Themselves, Especially When It Comes To Their Wedding Day
From the moment you wake up in the morning until the moment you go to bed, all eyes are going to be on you. There will be photos taken of you from every angle; you are definitely going to be the star of the day. It is important to feel amazing as well as look it too; that’s where a professional makeup artist becomes your go-to person to create that feeling and experience.
So why hire a professional makeup artist for your wedding?
Makeup for your wedding is very different from your day-to-day style; the products need to be layered in a way that you wouldn’t normally do so. The key to great makeup comes from skill, vast knowledge, and taking the time to ensure everything comes together seamlessly. For your wedding day, you want to avoid a quick application to “see you through." The makeup needs to last from morning to night, a very long day indeed, where everything needs to look just as good as the initial application.
The Key Thing To Consider Is A Professional Knows What Works, And What Will Photograph Well. It Really Is A Skill.
A professional makeup artist should not be dismissed as an unnecessary expense.
There is absolutely no doubt that you will be capable of creating your own makeup; most people can, but it is the pressure, time factor, and hectic environment that you need to take into account. The last thing you want to encounter is a stressful, fast-paced morning that completely overwhelms you.
Wedding Photography by Roderick Alan Photography
Brides often have nerves on the morning of the wedding; it is natural to have so much on your mind. Professionals help to keep your nerves at bay by working calmly and keeping the environment around you ticking like clockwork. They take the worry of timescales being met away from you, and they keep everything organised and on track.
Should I book a makeup artist for my wedding?
You should if you are thinking of the following:
You want a worry-free wedding morning.
You want guaranteed, long-lasting makeup.
You want someone you can trust and who will be by your side, supporting you.
You want someone who will take care of all the timing and organisation of the makeup.
You want a makeup look that photographs well and looks beautiful in all lighting.
You want a professional who has the skills and knowledge.
You want a professional who uses products that make you look and feel good.
If you would like to experience the feeling of being pampered, booking a makeup artist should certainly be on your list when booking your suppliers and planning your big day. It’s not often we get to treat ourselves to having our makeup done, so why not make the most of it?
Professionals Can Ensure You Have A Calm And Organised Environment.
Take the time to enjoy your morning with your loved ones and create memories you can look back on forever.
Wedding Photography by Shootinghip
If you are looking for a professional, try to get a feel for the person from their website and see if you can instantly make a connection with them. First impressions always count; sometimes these first impressions are made by the way a website is written and how their social media accounts are handled. If you like what you see, pop a list of questions together and send them over. See how they respond.
You will be able to tell from the way they speak with you what type of knowledge and experience they have. You need to feel their confidence and professionalism.
If they present themselves well, you will know you have found an actual professional and not someone who just loves doing makeup.
If you would like to experience the feeling of being pampered, booking a makeup artist should certainly be on your list when booking your suppliers and planning your big day. It’s not often we get to treat ourselves to having our makeup done, so why not make the most of it?
Wedding Photography by Emma Moore Photography
By the way, it is absolutely normal to feel anxious and nervous when you are entrusting someone else with how you want to look on your wedding day. The right person will have you at ease in no time. Know that you will come away feeling amazing and even more excited than before for the day ahead.
Your job on the morning of your wedding is to wake up feeling refreshed and excited, eat some breakfast, which is easy to forget due to nerves and excitement, and relax.
The most important thing is to take it all in and enjoy the preparations as the morning will fly by.
Final note: I do think it is important to consider what means more to you when making a booking. Will it be the pricing that ends up being the deal breaker, or will it come down to the person’s experience and the brand of products they invest in their kit?
