Volume 50 Issue 8 - August 2012 : Fashion

 

Hello lovely Brides-to-be!

I am sure many of you out there are wondering if you need a professional bridal makeup artist for your wedding. If so, what makes the difference between “everyday” makeup and “wedding” makeup? Well, on your wedding day, you will more than likely be stressed out with people calling every two minutes sometimes asking irrelevant questions, and having your makeup and hair done will be your one moment of Zen of an otherwise emotional day. It is also great to have someone familiar with the effects of professional photography and will know what to do and most importantly what not to do makeup-wise so that your wedding pictures look flawless and amazing.

Things to Consider:

Flash Photography

Most weddings have professional photographers on-site to document the occasion. Flash photography is a medium in which certain products cannot be used or they will not “read” correctly on the photograph - like using a foundation or powder with SPF and having your face come out lighter than the rest of your body in your photographs. We have all seen it, whether on ourselves or on somebody else. The dreaded “mask”. The look in which one has a pasty white face paired with a tanned looking body which is why a professional makeup artist will know what products are specifically made for photography use and which ones need to be avoided at all costs.

Durability of the Makeup Used

While our personal idea of beauty differs from person to person, this is a  day on which wearing slightly more makeup than you would on a regular basis is an absolute necessity not only for photographic purposes but also for longevity as this is an occasion when you will be moving around for hours, people will be hugging and kissing you, and you will most likely be slightly stressed and emotional and therefore prone to sweating and tears. Good quality makeup that is applied correctly will last for hours and still look fresh, giving you one less thing to worry about.

It’s a Big Day!

While weddings are a beautiful and momentous occasion, they will be documented and your photographs will be something that you will have and treasure for years to come. For that reason alone, make sure whatever you have done (hair, makeup, nails, tanning, etc.) let the “real you” shine through so that you feel confident and beautiful and ready to make that trip down the aisle. Nerves may not allow you to apply your makeup as nicely as you do on a regular basis, so having someone who does it for a living should put you at ease and give you a moment to relax.

What should I consider when looking for a professional bridal makeup artist?

Find Someone Whose Work You Absolutely Love.

When looking for an artist, you should find someone whose work you adore. They should have a website dedicated especially for bridal that includes pictures of past brides they have done. If you want to see more pictures, you should contact them and request more samples be e-mailed to you.

Ask Family, Friends and Recent Brides

Word of mouth is also a great way to find a reputable and talented bridal makeup artist. Ask any friends, co-workers, relatives, etc, whom you know have used a makeup artist for their wedding, especially if you loved their pictures. Knowing someone who worked with them will put you at ease as well.

Make Sure You Book a Preview

Many brides do not feel the need to book a trial because they feel that what they want is simple and should not take any time to do at all. This is an invitation for disaster. Your wedding day will be hectic enough without you having your hair and makeup changed five times because it is not what you envisioned. Not only will your artist stress out but you will stress out even more and you do not need that on this very special day. Most reputable artists have packages that will include a preview so you both know how you will look when the big day arrives.

Different types of Bridal make up

Indian Bridal make up

Arabic Bridal make up

European or white Bridal make up

Asian Bridal makeup (Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian)

African Traditional or Tribal Bridal makeup

Hopefully, this article helped to clarify the role of the bridal makeup artist and how they can make your wedding day even more special. ENDS

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