Should I Do My Own Wedding Makeup?

Many brides are turning to professionals for their wedding day, but for some brides, this may not be the right fit.

The first question you need to ask yourself is: Do you feel more comfortable doing your makeup?

If you prefer to be in complete control or have trust issues with someone else doing it, then straightaway doing your makeup will be the way forward.

Are you anxious about a professional doing your makeup on your wedding day?

If you have a set way of doing your makeup that makes you feel and look amazing, then asking someone else to take on this crucial task on your wedding day could fill you with dread and anxiety. It is not a bad thing to feel anxious; it is much better to feel relaxed and at ease on your wedding day than to sit worrying about how you will look.

Taking the lead and doing your makeup may be the answer.

Maybe you have had your makeup done professionally and were not happy with the result. It can be tricky to relay how you want to look and get the result you are looking for. Or maybe you are planning your wedding abroad and do not know any makeup artists to come to you.

Whatever reason is resonating, there is an option to achieve that bridal look using products and techniques that will look amazing on camera and last from morning to night. Booking a bridal makeup lesson is the perfect answer if you feel you need some pointers on what products to use and the best way to apply it so your makeup looks more professional.

Booking a professional for a lesson to show you how to layer makeup is a vital step in the routine.

This is probably not something you would be doing in your current makeup routine. The key to long-lasting makeup that looks beautiful is the result of layering products, but in a way that doesn't look heavy and overdone. You want to still look like yourself and be happy with the photographs for years to come.

Techniques of applying makeup are also a factor in how well your makeup applies and looks on camera, and to the eye. You do not want to rush the application. Spend time on how you blend and the best way to hold your brushes to get the most optimal results.

Getting advice on the best products to use will make all the difference.

Not only will this give you a makeup bag full of new products that you can use time and time again, but you will also be getting advice on products that work well together and are complementary to your skin tone and features, such as your eye and lip colour.

Do you have a clear vision of how you would like to look but are not sure of the best way to execute it professionally?

Would you like to feel more confident applying your makeup for such a memorable day?

For years, I have been doing makeup for brides and their bridal parties, as well as providing bespoke makeup lessons. I can say with my heart that I am the best person to help you create your bridal makeup. Not only am I able to advise you on timings for the wedding morning, but I can also give you a birds-eye view of how a wedding morning pans out to help you plan your timeline.

Having a lesson with me will give you the expertise of a professional that not only gives you skills for life but also prepares you well for such an important day.

After a lesson, you will feel confident, relaxed, and completely at ease, knowing what is to come and how to best prepare and calmly do your makeup on the day itself. We will spend 2 hours together to create your perfect bridal look. There is also an option to book an additional Zoom session after you have spent time recreating your look to receive further feedback and advice

Here is a previous article I wrote about Makeup Products for Your Wedding Day to give you a taste of the type of makeup I like to recommend.

Bridal Makeup Lesson Feedback

My bridesmaid and I had a makeup lesson with Nicola as I am getting married abroad. I couldn't recommend her highly enough, she really listens to what you want and the lesson felt totally personalised to our needs. Nicola is extremely knowledgable and gave us so many great recommendations and tips. She was patient and took her time to demonstrate which products to apply and how, without it feeling overwhelming. We both feel really confident now about doing our own make up for the wedding. It was also a really fun and relaxing experience.

Sara - W

Professional photography is less forgiving with makeup, so learning from a professional how to apply your makeup like a pro will be hugely beneficial.

Meet Sara; she contacted me in 2021 wanting to book a bridal makeup lesson for her wedding, which was taking place in Italy. Sara knew from the beginning that she and Francesca wanted to do their own makeup for the wedding but felt like they needed guidance with the best products to use and techniques to apply their makeup better.

They both wore minimal, natural-looking makeup on a day-to-day basis but knew that the makeup for the wedding day needed more thought and consideration. Their comfort levels and still wanting to look like themselves were taken into account, and together we created the vision they had in mind.

How The Lesson Is Structured

The lesson started with discussing their skincare routine, your makeup will only look as good as your skin. Preparing correctly always helps determine how well the makeup applies and lasts. We then moved on to the makeup application after discussing the colours they felt most comfortable with on the eyes and the type of finish they wanted on the skin.

We started with me applying the makeup to one side of the face and then getting both Sara and Francesca to replicate the techniques at each step of the routine. I ensured they both felt comfortable with the application and techniques.

There were a lot of tips shared, especially when it comes to layering bridal makeup to last the duration of the day while still looking beautiful and natural.

Both Sara and Francesca appreciated that makeup for a wedding is more evolved than your normal day-to-day wear and took on board all of the tips I shared. Sara kindly shared her wedding photos with me above, and I have to say they both did an outstanding job on their makeup; it genuinely filled me with pride that they both created such a beautiful replica of what we did in the lesson.

IS A BRIDAL MAKEUP LESSON RIGHT FOR YOU?

If you are planning on doing your own wedding makeup and feel you would benefit from a bridal makeup lesson from a professional—someone to show you how to layer your makeup, the best techniques to look amazing, and to receive unbiased product recommendations—please do get in touch below to get booked in.

• You would like to know how to do your own wedding makeup.

• You’d like to discover the best products to use.

• You want to find out how to make wedding makeup last.

• If you feel unconfident about creating a wedding style by yourself, you seek guidance and support.

• You’re unsure of the colours that will not only suit you but also complement all the finer details of the wedding.

• You want to enhance your natural beauty and feel confident without looking overly made up.

• You’d like a professional, unbiased opinion on what’s right for you.

Together, we’ll create an elegant and wearable wedding style you will love, enhancing your features for a seamless and timeless look.

Get booked in for a bridal makeup lesson below. Let’s create your perfect bridal makeup!

Let me introduce myself!

I am Nicola! I started my business with one goal in mind, to help other women feel good about themselves and confident in their skin.

I have always been a firm believer in the idea that you should not hide your natural beauty. Makeup should be used to enhance what you have and the features you love. You will find me creating beautiful looks for brides-to-be and providing one-on-one makeup lessons.

My signature style is natural, healthy-looking skin.

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