Hiring and Working With a Makeup Artist

Finding the right makeup artist to apply your wedding makeup is key to creating the bridal look you want. Just as you would for other wedding vendors, ask friends for recommendations and interview several makeup artists before signing a contract and leaving a deposit. Make an appointment for a wedding makeup trial to test-drive the bridal look you think you want at least a month before your wedding day. Here are tips on what to look for in a wedding makeup artist and how to create the bridal look you want.

Hiring a Makeup Artist

A good makeup artist can mean the difference between a nice wedding face and a drop-dead beautiful one. As with any wedding vendor, you'll want to do your research. Look online, talk to bridal consultants at your bridal salon or your reception venue, speak with local brides and friends -- cover all the bases. Nowadays, you can hire a makeup artist through the same salons where you find your hair stylist. Many salons offer makeup applications, and often a line of cosmetics -- which can be a big help for a bride with limited cosmetic resources. Some salons offer a discount if you book both your makeup and hair professionals there.