Makeup trials with the bride are such an important part of their wedding that they are not to be skimped on!

Being a wedding makeup artist based in London, there are approximately 250,000 weddings across the UK every year with a good percentage of these weddings taking place in London, so there is no shortage of work for a wedding makeup artist.

I tend to focus on the brides that are willing to pay for a quality makeover and attention to detail and love and care. I do not understand a bride who is willing to skimp on their makeup as they could regret this for the rest of their days!  Spending so much on the venue, the food, the wedding decorations and the photographer -  hiring a makeup artist that is amazing and has a proven track record and excellent makeup reviews is, in my opinion, of paramount importance;  and it's worth paying extra for that piece of mind.

The first thing I tell my clients is that they need to do a bit of  research into what makeup look they want for their wedding day.  They could google ‘wedding makeup looks’, or  check out wedding makeup looks on Tiktok or Instagram or buy bridal magazines that have lots of wedding makeup shots in there. Alternatively,  they may already have a good idea of what wedding makeup look they want for their big day.

Every bride is different and every bride has a comfortable makeup look;  what I mean by this is some brides like very little makeup (more of a natural makeup look) and like to keep it really simple whereas other brides love a much more glamorous and heavier makeup look.  All these factors need to be taken into consideration during the bridal makeup trial so that we can perfect as much as we can before the big day draws near. Being a wedding makeup artist it is so important to me to make sure the bride is happy!

Also on the wedding makeup trial I really have to take into consideration the brides skin tones and coloring so we can match foundations and skin tints to perfection.

I often get asked the question, can I do the hair and makeup for five to seven bridesmaids and one bride.  The answer is simply NO.  The wedding morning can be quite fraught with excitement and anxiety and if just one makeup artist is attempting to do the hair and makeup for 5-7 of the wedding party, each wedding party person would have to be really rushed if hair and makeup were being done together. We all know what that would lead to;   rushed makeup results and very unhappy bride and bridesmaids.

 It is my strong suggestion that if there is a big bridal party, you hire a makeup artist separately and the hair stylist separately.  I work closely with hairstylists that I know do an excellent job and by having a separate makeup artist and hairstylist, this ensures enough time is given to each of the wedding parties, especially the Bride. This will lead to makeup perfection and a very happier brides and bridesmaids!

If there is just one bride and one bridesmaid, well then yes a Makeup artist can also do the hair as clearly there is more time with just two in the wedding party. I think you get the gist! 

To help you choose a makeup look that you feel would suit you on one of the most important days of your life, this article is going to cover seven different makeup looks that brides can choose from on their big wedding day;  just like choosing the wedding cake for the venue, the bridal makeup needs to be given very careful consideration too!

So check out each of the looks below to see which one you feel is going to suit you the best and more comfortable wearing on the big wedding day.

HOLLYWOOD GLAM MAKEUP – Hollywood glam makeup conjures up the image of famous Hollywood film stars such as Marilyn Monroe. It is an old fashioned and timeless look oozing pure glamour; dramatic eyes and red lips, very well defined brow. It si bold and beautiful and is for the woman who likes to stand out in a striking way on her wedding day with her wedding makeup.

GLOWY MAKEUP – If you are looking for a fresh, vibrant and radiant look that looks super healthy and hydrated, the glowy makeup look is for you. We add a shimmer shine to your face in the prominent areas, such as high cheek bones and nose, to make these features radiate.

BRONZE MAKEUP – Are looking for more of a tanned look where you look like you have been sun kissed? We can create this effect easily with a technique called bronzing. This adds a lovely warm glow to your makeup, making you look radiant and healthy.

CLASSIC NATURAL MAKEUP- For those of you who do not normally wear makeup and feel uncomfortable with too much product on your skin.. You like it simple but effective! We can use more skin tints than foundation, soft false lashes or just mascara on your own,  barely there blush & bronzer, and either gloss over the lip or a neutral lip liner and lipstick

WINGED LINER MAKEUP – Maybe you want more of a goth or rock chick look with more drama to your makeup?

We can create a winged eyeliner look out of the corner of your eye and In various different ways to create different looks an atmospheres. If doing this look yourself, it is easy to make it look shoddy, untidy and unprofessional.  But rest assured, we can make your wing effect look absolutely stunning and perfect. 

GLAMOROUS MAKEUP – If you really want to be noticed with stunning eyes, strong brows and good face coverage and you want that glam wedding look, then this look is definitely for you.  This can't suit younger brides and also models on the red carpet.  We basically use products and techniques to make your makeup striking in appearance.  Maybe your outfit is glamorous and you want your makeup to fit that look? This allows you to be bold and sophisticated!

EVERDAY MAKEUP

If you are the natural type that really wants a professional and very well done look to your everyday makeup;  using light to medium coverage, subtle shades of eyeshadow,  moderate lashes and nude natural lips, then this look is definitely for you.  This makeup look is for brides who are more natural in their appearance In everyday life and feel more comfortable with light but stunning makeup.

SMOKEY EYE MAKEUP – Maybe you are looking for more of a dramatic eye, With way darker shades and very traumatic.  maybe it's too much address that is more gothic in style?  Maybe you want your eyes to be the centre for attention and the main focus on your wedding day.

Or maybe you have an autumn or winter wedding and these darker colours really suit this time of year.