Wedding Makeup TRIAL: What to expect and why it's important | With this Ring...
/By Hannah Kuhary, makeup artist
As a makeup artist, I am often asked about wedding preparation and how to ensure flawless makeup on the day of the event. I always offer the same piece of advice: book a makeup trial. Working with a professional artist to help examine your skincare and cosmetic needs for your wedding ensures that you and your artist are on the same page for the look you want, as well as selecting the products that are going to work best for your skin type and bridal style.
The Right Products For You
While most makeup artists carry an arsenal of products in their makeup kit, you don't want your wedding to be the off day your skin decides to have a reaction to a new product. Likewise, if you know you have an allergy or sensitivity to certain products or ingredients (like latex or talc), your trial would be the optimal time to let your artist know so that they can use products that will suit your skin best.
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Look Like Yourself
Having the opportunity to do a run through of your wedding makeup gives you the chance to see what you'll look like before the actual event. You've spent all this time combing through magazines and Pinterest and bookmarking beautiful inspiration. However, what looks great one on person might not suit your unique features and coloring. I always encourage brides to select makeup that will enhance their natural beauty so that they look timeless and classically elegant in their photos. Everyone looks beautiful as a more glamorous version of themselves, but not everyone looks great in a dark smokey eye or heavy winged liner. Pick a look that makes you, still look like you.
Photo by Alicia Lucia Photography
Get Used to False Lashes
I encourage all my brides to wear false lashes on their wedding day. It's a simple touch that makes you look wide-eyed and fresh in your photos. If you've never worn false lashes before, having your makeup artist apply them during your trial will give you the opportunity to experience how they wear but also learn how to remove them properly so you aren't overwhelmed or bothered by them on your wedding day.
Plan Your Look
You've heard the phrase, "poor planning prevents proper performance." Well, the same goes for planning your makeup look in advance. Don't want until the last minute to sway back and forth about what kind of look you want. Set you and your artist up for success by scheduling a makeup trial to figure out the look that will be most flattering. Like any other wedding accessory, your makeup is meant to compliment your overall bridal style. Except, your face and smile will also be the focus of what your guests see and your photographer captures. Take the extra time to decide how exactly you want to look.
Photo by Alicia Lucia Photography
Connect With Your Artist
If for no other reason, schedule a makeup trial so that you can spend some extra time with a person who will be responsible for helping make your wedding day spectacular. My bridal clients are so special to me and I always feel so honored to be a part of their wedding. We get the rare opportunity to spend very intimate time with our brides right before they walk down the aisle. Get to know your makeup artist - ask questions, tell them about your day of timeline or your family members who might need some extra time or patience. Share any details that might help them do their job on the day-of or to make you feel more comfortable on an otherwise busy or stressful day.
Photo by Alicia Lucia Photography
Enjoy It!
Don't look at your makeup trial as just another meeting with a wedding vendor. Enjoy that extra time with your artist and have fun!
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