Your wedding day is one of the most important moments of your life, and every bride deserves to feel beautiful, confident, and radiant. One of the key elements in achieving not only your dream bridal look, but also your dream wedding, is choosing the right bridal makeup artist. With so many talented wedding makeup artists in Melbourne and beyond, finding the perfect one for you can feel overwhelming. Here are a few tips to help you make the right choice and ensure you not only look absolutely stunning on the day, but you also feel relaxed and enjoy the day.
1. Start Your Search Early
The best bridal makeup artists in Melbourne get booked out months, if not over a year in advance – especially during peak wedding season. Start researching as soon as you set your wedding date to ensure you have a few options to choose from. While you can start with a local Google search, don’t forget to check out social media like Instagram, searching popular but specific hashtags like #melbournemakeupartist and #morningtonpeninsulamakeupartist. Also look at other wedding vendor social media posts to see who they are tagging. The bridal industry is a wonderful community to be a part of and we will often tag or credit each other in photos.
2. Check Their Portfolio and Experience
Every wedding makeup artist has a unique style and expertise. Look through their website, social media, and bridal portfolio to see if their aesthetic matches your vision. Do they specialise in natural bridal makeup, soft glam, or bold and dramatic? Find someone whose work resonates with you.
3. Read Reviews and Testimonials
Client feedback is crucial when choosing a professional makeup artist for your wedding. Look for reviews on Google, and other wedding directories like Easy Wedding or WeddingWire. Happy brides will often share their experiences and photos, giving you an insight into their reliability, personality, professionalism, and skill level.
4. Book a Makeup Trial
A bridal makeup trial is essential to ensure that your chosen artist not only understands the look you want to achieve, but also your skin type. In addition to being a lovely opportunity to meet face to face before your big day, ensuring your personalities align, this session allows you to try out your desired look, test the products applies, and make any necessary adjustments so there are no surprises on your big day.
5. Consider Their Personality and Professionalism
Don’t underestimate the role your bridal makeup artist plays in setting the tone for your wedding day. Your makeup artist will be with you during an intimate and emotional part of your wedding day. So, it’s really important to choose someone who you vibe with – whether that be someone who is calm and can help you relax, or someone a bit more outgoing to can help lift the energy. The day is about you after all, and the last thing you want to do on your wedding day is to be stressing out about someone else.
6. Consider Pricing
While there is no denying that budget is an important factor, please try to remember that makeup is an investment in how you’ll look and feel. Compare pricing, taking into account what is or is not included, and any add-on’s, such as false lashes and travel fees. The cheapest option isn’t always the best, so prioritise quality and experience.
7. Ask About Availability and the Booking Process
Once you find the prefect bridal makeup artist, secure your booking with a deposit and contract. Clarify the timeline, cancellation policies, and any additional costs. This not only protects the makeup artist, but it will also give you peace of mind that your booking is secure and will avoid any last-minute stress.
Final Thoughts
Finding your perfect bridal makeup artist can make all the difference in creating your dream look. By starting the search early, reviewing portfolios and reviews, booking in a trial and ensuring you are happy with their skill level and your connection with them, and locking in your wedding day with a contract and deposit, you will be set for a stress-free wedding day, where you look and feel amazing.
If you’re looking for a professional and experienced bridal makeup artist in Melbourne, I’d love to help bring your vision to life. Please get in touch to book in your wedding date.
With love,
Jaynelle Lording