How To Find A Makeup Artist For Your Wedding
Wedding Photography by Roderick Alan Photography
How To Pick Your Wedding Makeup Artist Can Be Overwhelming
There Are Many Things You Can Consider Before Making That Decision
If I could give you my ultimate piece of advice before we dive in, it would be that once you have found "the one," get in touch and book them right away. Doing research and deciding who you would like on your day may lead to disappointment if you are not quick to get them booked.
Do not believe the many articles that say to book your makeup artist 3–6 months before the wedding; ideally, booking should be 12–18 months prior.
Let’s Dive Into My Top 7 Tips For Finding Your Perfect Makeup Artist
What style of makeup do you normally wear?
It’s a good idea to think about how you like to wear your makeup, this will save you going down a rabbit whole of confusion. There are many makeup artists in the industry who tend to specialise in a certain style of makeup. If you can identify initially how you like your makeup it will make it easier to pass on the artists you see whose style does not match yours.
Ask yourself the following;
Do you like a fresh-faced and natural look?
Do you prefer a matte or dewy finish to the skin?
Do you want to play with your eyes and create a more glamorous look?
Do you like a soft glam or a full-on glam look?
Do you want something more classic, elegant and polished?
Do you want to be bold and striking?
Once you know where you normally stand with your makeup, you can start to piece together how you want to envision yourself on your wedding day.
Are you looking to have a different look on your wedding day, or are you still keeping with your usual style?
Answering this question, and the previous question, will help you lay the foundations for the type of makeup artist you want to research.
If you have decided you do not want to change the way you usually look, you will want to find makeup artists whose styles are similar to yours and who specialise in that particular area of makeup.
Search for makeup artists on Google and see whose website and style of makeup resonates with you. Does the bridal gallery speak to you? Do you like the makeup they are doing on other clients?
If you are looking for a more natural approach to makeup, search for “natural wedding makeup” or “natural style of makeup.” You should find makeup artists who have specified on their website that they create a natural look in their makeup.
Look through their work and see if the pictures show you what you are after. You will see a pattern in their work that demonstrates their niche. Every makeup artist has their own style of work. We all tend to niche into a particular look.
When you look at and read through the website, do you feel a connection? Do you already feel at ease?
If you like what you see with past clients, look through their website and read what they have written. You want the makeup to tick the boxes, but you also need to feel a connection with the person.
Do they give you confidence?
Can you see yourself being at ease with them?
Do you get an initial impression of trust?
Remember, you invite them to spend the morning of your wedding with you; you want to like them and have a sense that you will get along. Your makeup artist is one of the last suppliers to see you before you get married. You want the mood and tone to be perfect in the morning—zero stress, no drama, no awkwardness, and no feeling uncomfortable.
Can you sense their passion and professionalism?
The other thing you want to pick up from the website is how professional they seem with how they present themselves.
Do you feel like you could rely on them?
Will they take care of you?
Do you get a sense that they know what they are doing?
You want to get a feel for is their passion! You want to know that the makeup artist genuinely loves being part of a bride’s day. If you do not get that vibe, they may not be the right person for you.
Passion and skill are two big elements in my eyes when it comes to weddings. The artist has got to love what they do to give the best energy for the morning. You want to feel that they have your best interests at heart, they want to make your day as special as possible.
Read reviews from past clients
You love the style of makeup, you feel connected to the artist, and you can see and feel their passion and professionalism. This is great!
The next thing you want to do is read a few reviews, either on their website or on Google. This will help you build a picture of what they are like and how well they treat their clients.
Reading past brides experiences is gold!
They will help you paint a picture of how your morning will go, what they are like as individuals, and how their past brides felt. What was their client’s experience? Are they openly saying they would recommend them? And does it give you an insight into how their wedding morning went? It is good to get an idea of who you are considering booking; it can seem nerve-wracking to make a commitment before you have even met them at a trial.
Lastly, have a look at their frequently asked questions.
It is a good idea to check out their FAQs, especially if you have questions in mind already. Reading through them will make you feel more comfortable than you already do at this stage. Double check their terms and conditions to see if they are available online to ensure you are satisfied.
