As a Queenstown Wedding Makeup Artist, I work with brides every day. Whether this might be a bridal makeup trial, wedding day makeup application, or communications back and forth to organise their very special day in detail. So much time and thought goes into every step of planning your wedding, it can feel like a BIG task. You might be choosing the perfect venue, photographer, florist and more, and your glam team should be no different.
Trusting and connecting with your artist is key to your wedding day, not only will you be spending most of the morning with them, but they are also the ones responsible for making sure you look and feel your very best. I have gathered knowledge over the past years with my business, and here are some of my best tips to note when choosing the right makeup artist for you.
Do your research
Whether it is from Google, Instagram, Word of Mouth or a Referral, take time to browse through each artist to learn as much as you can about themself and their business. Check out their website and instagram portfolios, as well as their about page. Enquire about the services they offer and gather as much information as possible.
Tip: Instagram is the best platform to see their most recent work.
Make sure the MUAs portfolio speaks to your own personal style
Have a think about what type of makeup style you are looking for on your wedding day. Consider how you wear your own makeup and what styles you have previously loved on yourself. Make sure the artist fits this brief, whether your goal is something natural, glowing and soft or something bold and glamorous – check to see if these are the types of looks the artist is representing on their portfolios. If you are struggling to find the look you are hoping for this may mean the artist doesn’t specialise in this type of makeup, and are not best suited to you.
Don’t get tempted to do your own makeup or have a friend help
Please do trust me when I say your wedding day isn’t the day to be fussing with your eyeliner or lashes. Your wedding morning should feel relaxed and be about creating special moments with your chosen family around you at this time. You may also have friends offering to help you with your makeup, but if they are not a makeup artist, you may want to leave it to the professionals. Skip the stress and know you are in good hands with a professional, and feel like a princess on the morning as you get glammed.
Connecting with your artist
As well as the skills they are providing, it is important to get to know your artist on a deeper level. Your artist will be the first vendor you see on the morning of your wedding day, and you will be spending a lot of time with them right up until you leave for the venue. If you have some similarities, they seem friendly and have a personality that matches yours then you are going to have the best morning with great energy to start your day. Consider scheduling a phone call with you artist or any vendor for a chat and get to know them a little more.
Reach out as soon as possible
The truth is you can never enquire too early, especially for a wedding in Queenstown, New Zealand. Once you have your venue secured, its game on. Reach out to the vendors you have selected to ensure they have availability for you. You don’t want to miss out on working with your dream team if you left it a little too late.
I am hoping this may help you in finding the best suited team of vendors for your special day. Happy wedding planning from me!
