Say I Do! To a Wedding Day Make Up-Trial

By Shari
Owner and lead make-up artist, SF Beauty 

I’ve met so many brides-to-be who have asked, do I really need a wedding day make-up trial? Short answer, Yes! And here’s why…

It’s your wedding day, the day you have been dreaming about since you were little. In your mind, the sun is shining, your hair and makeup are on point, and your dress is gorgeous. It’s your ultimate fairy tale come true! 

So, you have the picture in your mind, but how do you ensure that you look like a masterpiece and not a hot mess?  A make-up trial is absolutely essential for not just your peace of mind, but for you to be confident that all pics, vids and social posts that memorialize (in perpetuity) your big day have you looking like the gorgeous goddess or god that you are! 

It’s your make-up artist’s job to set the stage for your wedding fairy tale.  Your glam squad is charged with accentuating your natural beauty and have you absolutely glowing on your big day.  Not only is it important that they are skilled at all the latest techniques and are armed with the prettiest palettes so your face is on fleek, but it’s vital they are professional, calm, able to stay on task and get the job done the way you want it. 

This is where a make-up and hair trial will put your mind at ease on your wedding day. This is when you ask, should I go classic, modern, boho, a combination of all the looks I pinned to my wedding day Pinterest board?  Bring it all to your make-up trial! You won’t want to wait too long to do your make-up dress rehearsal.  Some artists suggest booking your trial 3-6 months in advance to ensure your preferred artist is available for your wedding day. 

Here are some things to consider, do and discuss with your make-up artist during and after your wedding day make-up trial: 

• Ask questions! A great make-up artist will welcome your questions and concerns when it comes to how to get the perfect look. 
• Asking questions will also give you the chance to get to know their personality, approach and their level of expertise.  You will want to feel comfortable with them and assess how they may be when working under pressure. 
• Check out their tools and products they use- a good artist will have a variety of palettes, shades, brands in their kit to ensure that you have options. Plus, you will get to see how organized and clean they are, which is very important for your wedding day beauty. 
• After the make-up trial provide any feedback to your artist about any allergies or sensitivities to products that you may have had. 
• How about longevity? Did you feel comfortable with the style?  You are going to be quite busy on your wedding day, so you want a style that can go the distance.  
• And don’t forget about your bridal party you’ll want everyone looking fresh faced and fabulous in your wedding day pics.  Have them take part in make-up trial and get wedding day make-up, too! 

A confident, experienced make-up artist will want to hear your feedback, and is open to any changes or requests you may have.  After all, this day is all about you!  You will want absolute perfection and your artist wants the same for you. The two of you working together will help make your dream day come true.  

You said yes to the wedding dress…now say yes to your wedding day make-up trial. Contact SFBeauty to set up your wedding day make-up dress rehearsal.