Wedding Makeup Artists near you
The love of your life’s knee buckled, they popped the question, AND YOU SAID YES! The wedding butterflies have just started, but your mind is buzzing with the long to-do list you’ve just jotted down. And of course, high up on that priority list is getting the best make up artist. I mean, the photographer’s gotta have the perfect subject to shoot, right? But how do you sift through all the profiles you’ve been secretly saving on your phone, and where do find the most affordable prices without spending too much time on sourcing an artist? Well, with Booksy we make the entire process feel like a walk in the park.
What services do wedding makeup artist provide?
A make-up artist is your fairy godmother right from the moment you book their services, and not just on the big day. Their services start from consultations to pre-bridal make up packages for the bride and bridesmaids, right up until the wedding day. Some artists may include hair styling in their packages. A make-up artist will usually include a touch-up kit in their package since they won’t be with you throughout the wedding day. And if you’re lucky and score a gem of an artist, you might even get a complimentary massage in your package.
How do you prepare for wedding makeup?
You’re familiar with the term less is more, right? Well, that’s exactly what you should channel when prepping your skin (and hair) before getting a face beat. Make sure your face is cleansed and your hair is washed a day before the wedding. The less products you have on your skin and face, the better.
During your trial make-up, the artist will go through all the dos and don’ts to make sure you’re feeling at ease on the big day. Use the trial to ask as many questions as possible and take photos of the look final look that you and the artist have decided on. If you’re unsure about would suit you, take inspiration from other brides or research on Pinterest to give your artist a bit of room to play around with.
How to find the best wedding makeup artist?
Finding the perfect wedding make up artist that understands your preferences and makes you feel comfortable can be very stressful. And let’s admit, stress pimples is the last thing you need before your big day! Using Booksy can help take one more burden off your shoulders and save you much needed time, that you could probably invest somewhere else. On or platform you can find the best make up artist in and around your area, or the venue you’ll be getting married at. You can also browse through profiles to check their best work and reviews. On Booksy you can also save your favourite picks and come back to them at a later stage.
What is the difference between bridal makeup and regular makeup?
The main difference between the two is the application time, exclusivity, and cost. Bridal make up typically takes longer because the make up artist needs to take a lot of factors into consideration. Things like, how long the make up will last throughout the day and applying enough so that it will photograph well. Make-up artists are under pressure because they have one shot to perfect the look for the bride’s special day. There are often also different techniques and cosmetic products a make-up will use for bridal make-up that is not necessary for regular make-up.
How do I make an appointment to a wedding makeup artist?
Making an appointment for a wedding make-up artist is easy with Booksy. On our platform, you can do everything from choose specific dates and times and get notified when your appointment is coming up. You don’t need to phone or call the make-up artist to confirm your booking. However, because a make-up artist is so exclusive to your needs if you want to be extra prepared before your consultation, you can contact them with your ideas.
How much does Wedding makeup cost?
Wedding make-up artists are exclusive and specific to your demands. Their services include a consultation, trial and bridal make up on the wedding day. Basic packages for brides usually range between R450 and R650, however the more extras you request, the higher the price. You just need to decide what works best for you. With Booksy, you can compare prices between wedding make-up artists and save them before you make your final decision.