Wedding Day Makeup

To do your own make up or not...that is the question? The quality of a bride's makeup is an essential element of her overall wedding day look. Pictures will be snapped left and right, and you want to look as flawless as possible for all of your pictures. Even if you don't often wear makeup, you definitely should wear a good amount of makeup for your wedding. It's a special day and you should look special and not like your everyday self (unless of course, your everyday self is fabulous). That being said, if you want to look like a glowing, beautiful bride, well applied makeup is key. If you are really good at doing your own makeup, meaning people compliment you all the time on your makeup, by all means do it yourself. Otherwise, let someone else wield those brushes who can accentuate your best features so you don't look like a clown with big rosy cheeks. You can hire a professional makeup artist from your favorite makeup counter at the mall, but this can often be pricey, around $150. They may also require you to bring your own makeup or purchase a certain dollar amount from them for a reduced fee. It's best to hire someone who has all their own supplies and makeup. Find out if you can make an appointment on the day of your wedding, otherwise this will put you in a time crunch.  If your lucky, they may be able to come on site. Another option is to ask women who have recently gotten married for a referral or ask everyone you know if they know someone who does makeup, usually someone will be able to give you a lead. If all else fails, ask a friend who's makeup you admire, she'll probably be glad to do it. You may have to purchase a few products, but generally it will be cheaper than hiring a professional makeup artist. The most important thing to remember is that no matter who you plan to do your makeup, do a test run a few weeks in advance to ensure you get the desired look and results you want for your wedding day. Don't wait until the last minute to tackle this important task, finding a good makeup artist within your budget can be harder than you think. A final note, we don't recommend having the makeup artist do the make up of bridesmaids or anyone else, this can create a serious backlog and can easily cause everything to run behind. Talk to the other members of your wedding party in advance to make sure they make arrangements for their beauty needs. Other beauty tips