Why Every Bride Should Consider a Bridal Makeup Trial
Do I really need a makeup trial? What is a trial anyways? We’ve got the answers for you!
The purpose of a bridal makeup trial is to have a pre-wedding makeup session with a professional makeup artist to test and finalize the desired bridal look. It is a crucial step in the wedding preparation process, especially for brides who want to ensure that their makeup is perfect on their big day.
Here are the main reasons why a bridal makeup trial is important:
1. Visualizing the Bridal Look: During the trial, the bride can discuss her preferences and ideas with the makeup artist. The artist will then create a makeup look based on these preferences, taking into account the bride's features, skin tone, and the chosen wedding attire. This trial provides an opportunity for the bride to see how the makeup will look on her in advance.
2. Testing Makeup Products: Some people may have sensitive skin or allergies to certain makeup products. The trial allows the bride to test the products the makeup artist intends to use to ensure they do not cause any adverse reactions. It's essential to use products that are suitable for the bride's skin type and won't cause any discomfort or skin issues during the wedding day.
3. Adjustments and Customization: The bridal makeup trial is a time for collaboration between the bride and the makeup artist. If the bride wants any changes or adjustments to the makeup look, she can communicate them during the trial. The artist can then make the necessary adjustments to achieve the desired outcome.
4. Time Management: By having a trial, the makeup artist can gauge how much time they need to allocate for the bride's makeup on the wedding day. This helps in creating a realistic schedule to ensure that everything runs smoothly and on time during the busy wedding preparations.
5. Stress Reduction: Knowing how the makeup will look on the wedding day can reduce the bride's stress and anxiety. It gives her confidence that she will look her best and that the makeup will align with her vision for the day.
After skin is prepped for makeup, a before photo is taken with our professional camera to show a baseline for bridal trial clients.
After consulting what our clients wishes and what would work best for their features, we go through a full round of makeup.
We then move on to the hair styling stage and provide photos of every angle for future reference.
Once we have the entire makeup and hair look finished, we make time for any adjustments needed. In this case, our client wanted to experiment with different lip colors.
We then snap a few more photos to show our client several lip options until we find the perfect shade.
Another round of lip color to get to the ideal shade. We are almost there!
Our client, wanted to make changes to the hairstyle. Here, we made slight adjustments to the hair from our clients inspiration taken from her Pinterest board.
We suggested to add hair accessories and experimented with light accessories our client chose from our vast assortment ready for rental.
Finally, we settled on the final look! All photos of the trial makeup session is delivered for future reference for the client.
6. Photography Considerations: Bridal makeup is not just about how it looks in person; it's also important to consider how it photographs. The trial allows the bride to see how the makeup will appear in photos, ensuring it translates well on camera. We take pride in taking professional photos for every bridal trial client session to ensure our brides are camera ready!
7. Building Rapport: The bridal makeup trial is an excellent opportunity for the bride to get to know the makeup artist better and build rapport. Feeling comfortable with the artist is essential as they will be working closely together on the wedding day.
In summary, a bridal makeup trial is a vital step to achieve the perfect bridal look, ensure the use of suitable products, manage time effectively, reduce stress, and establish good communication with the makeup artist to make the wedding day a beautiful and memorable experience.
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