FAQ- Wedding Day Makeup

One of the questions we get asked frequently is about wedding day makeup. The biggest thing I can do is to send them to one of our preferred vendors, professionals to KNOW makeup for all occasions and how to make it work for you. Please ask if you need a referral, I'd love to put you in touch.

Generally I believe that doing your own makeup is a mistake. It can add to the stress of a bride on a day that should be relaxed and happy.

From our FAQ Sheet about MAKEUP:

• ALWAYS have a trial run (or two) well in advance of your wedding. This is the 'no surprises' very best way to make sure that you will love the way you look. Remember, if you are not happy with the way you look on your wedding day your photos will capture every detail! If you are having a bridal portrait session you will get a chance to see how long it takes to do your makeup, how it feels, how long it lasts and most importantly how it looks in your photos. Without a formal session you can still take some snapshots to see how your look translates.
• Keep it CLEAN & SIMPLE
• Look like YOU, just more polished. If you normally don't wear a lot of makeup, your wedding day is not a great time to start! Take your daily routine and add a bit more polish--- ask a makeup professional for advise if you don't know where to start.
• Long-lasting lipcolor, eyeshadow and liner are available and useful. Remember, you will be 'kissed on' a lot during your day, and you will probably shed a tear or two.
• Waterproof mascara is a must--- don’t forget to purchase remover! You might be surprised to learn that soap and water might not take off your mascara, check the label and pick up a bottle of remover if called for.
• Carry shine absorber sheets & lip color with you. They are easily available and inexpensive, your whole wedding party will be happy!
• Expensive is not always best. Oh sure, we love the cosmetics in the shiny black containers with the big white "C"....... or many other of the shishi brands. But they are not always best. If you already use the pricier brands, great, no need to stop now! If you don't, don't feel like you must. Ask friends what cosmetic lines work for them, stop by to see their representative/makeup artists and experiment a bit. If your choice is a drug store brand--- no worries. Many of these brands are produced by the 'big boys' and are great choices. The most important thing is HOW you look with your makeup style, NOT the name of the style itself. If you opt to have a professional do your wedding day makeup you can be assured you will receive a quality product.
• When you have on your ‘trial wedding face-- ask for opinions...and listen! Everyone has an opinion and they will be more than happy to give you one if you ask (and sometimes if you don't!)