Traditional ceremony or casual courthouse nuptials?
Red napkins or white?
Veil or no veil?
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Invite all 45 of my husbands cousins Ive never met before or keep within our budget?
Another big one:Glowy skinor full-on glam?
And thats a question we can actually help you answer.
For me, it wasnt a big debate.
So keep that in mind when strategizing your makeup.
It should feel elevated, polished but stillyouin the end.
Ahead, makeup artists share how to say I do to your wedding day makeup look.
And while you do, think about how you typically do your makeup.
Are you super glam or very low-key?
Do you have a signature look?
Or do you often skip makeup altogether?
Those answers are your starting point.
If you wear a red lip all the time, then wear a red lip for your wedding.
Ultimately, you should do what makes you feel the most comfortable.
That said, maybe you never wear makeupand this istheday you want to.
Either way, youll want to keep what youre wearing down the aisle in mind.
Be picky when selecting your makeup artist.
To find that person, its important to do your research.
A lot of decisions around your makeup happen organically once you find the right artist," adds Schmidt.
A great place to start: Ask your friends who were recently a bride or bridesmaid.
The best way to find a makeup artist is often word of mouth.
Wedding planners also tend to build relationships with makeup artists theyve worked with in the past and trust.
after you snag it narrowed down, find out about their prep process.
Do they ask to see inspiration photos and a makeup-free selfie of you ahead of time?
Do they want to see the dress or do they send you a questionnaire?
In addition to asking your real-life friends for recommendations, spend time reading reviews online.
Makeup artists are visual people so its really helpful to show pictures, says Martin.
Share photos of what you likeandwhat youdontlike.
This helps the team understand better.
Dont let your For You page lead you astray and convince you to deviate from your personal style.
(Theres that phrase again.)
You could even take it one step further and look for people who have similar features to you.
Also, your wedding will go on rain or shine, cold snap, or heat wave.
When you book your appointment depends on your stress levels (i.e.
The most in-demand artists can book up over a year in advance.
As for the cost, that often depends if your makeup artist requires a trial or not.
If its required, the price is usually part of the package.
If not, its often an additional charge.
Adenuga includes a free, pre-wedding video chat in all of her packages.
Its harder to do that when were trying multiple different looks in a 90-minute time slot.
Schmidt advises clients to wear a top that mimics the neckline theyll be wearing day-of as well.
Then, Ill go back and add more until we hit the right balance.
For example, I recently had a bride with super oily skin.
She texted me a few hours after the trial and her makeup was like an oil slick.
Order a ring light off of Amazon and every weekend or so, practice one of your inspiration looks.
Dont be afraid to speak up
Itsyourday and what you think matters most.
I find brides tend to be shy, says Medrano.
Dont be afraid to ask for another trial, either.
If your makeup feels heavy, say it.
If you’re not happy with the trial, then find another artist, he says.
In the end, its important to remember its just makeup.
It can be fixed, it can be changed, adds Medrano.
We just want to make you feel your best.
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