10 Questions to Ask Your Bridal Makeup Artist Before Booking
Are you a 2025 bride and on the hunt for the right bridal beauty artist? Choosing a makeup artist for your wedding day is so much more than just picking someone who does pretty makeup. You want someone who understands your vision, enhances your natural beauty, and ensures your makeup lasts all day and night.
To help you in your search, here are 10 essential questions to ask before booking your bridal makeup artist:
1. Do You Specialize in Bridal Makeup?
Not all makeup artists have experience with bridal makeup, which requires a different skill set. Your makeup needs to last through tears, hugs, (hopefully not bad weather, but we always need to be prepared) and hours of dancing. On top of that, it should photograph beautifully in different lighting conditions!
2. Do You Offer Makeup Trials?
A makeup trial is an absolute must. It allows you to test out different looks, make adjustments, and feel confident that you’ll love your wedding-day glam.
3. What Brands and Products Do You Use?
Professional, high-quality products ensure longevity and a flawless finish. Ask if they use waterproof formulas, lightweight foundations, and products that work for your skin type.
4. Do You Offer Airbrush or Traditional Makeup?
Both techniques have pros and cons. Airbrush makeup can be great for a lightweight, long-lasting, and flawless finish, while traditional makeup offers more flexibility for different skin types. But it’s all a matter of preference for you!
5. Can You Accommodate My Bridal Party?
If you have a large bridal party, make sure your artist can handle the number of faces in the timeframe you have. At WendyCityFaces, I have a team of trusted makeup artists who I assist me with large bridal parties.
6. Do You Travel to My Venue?
On-location services make the day so much easier. You’ll want to understand if they have any travel fees so you can factor that into your budget, then plan the logistics in advance.
7. What If I Have Sensitive Skin or Allergies?
A great artist will have hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and sensitive skin-friendly options.
8. Do You Provide Touch-Up Services?
Many artists offer packages that include post-ceremony touch-ups or a touch-up kit for later in the night. Many of my past brides have appreciated that I stick around after the ceremony and into the evening to be there to touch up their makeup, so they’re looking flawless all night long.
9. What’s Your Pricing and Payment Structure?
Of course this may seem obvious, but it’s a big deal! Get clarity on deposits, cancellation policies, and final payment deadlines – always read the fine print!
10. What Happens If You Have an Emergency?
In the unlikely event something happens, a reliable artist will have a backup plan in case of illness or an emergency on your big day.
Choosing the right artist can make all the difference for you and your bridal party on your big day so I hope these questions help you find your perfect fit.
Being selected by a bride to create their dream makeup for their wedding is a responsibility I don’t take lightly! I will make you feel comfortable, at ease, and the most beautiful version of yourself, without breaking your bank. If you’re looking for a boutique, personalized experience for your bridal beauty, let’s chat!
