The Importance of a Consultation & Trial

We all know that the day of your wedding will be one of the most memorable and cherished days of you life. What we neglect to mention are the months leading up to the big day that are filled with cakes tastings, venue hunting, trips to the florist, engagement shoots, and the list goes on. And yes those pieces of the puzzle are important, but many brides skip over the equally important task of booking a wedding hair and makeup trial. Booking a wedding hair and makeup trial falls in the ‘Top 5 Important Things To Do’ list. In planning everything else, this is the one thing brides typically tend to overlook.

So what is the importance of a bridal consultation and trial? It allows you and the hair stylist/makeup artist to not only be formally acquainted, but also allows you to evaluate their professionalism, gauge their work, and also tests just how well you two vibe. Let’s face it, we wouldn’t want an unprofessional hair stylist or makeup artist who does not only doesn’t get along with you and your party, but also does a sub-par job.

Instead of stressing about your exact look on your big day, booking a wedding consultation and trial will give you the freedom to tweak and perfect your final look BEFOREHAND. This means, finding the right foundation and the right foundation shade, find which false lashes (if any) works best for you, and how the makeup and hair will last throughout the day (after the trial).

It’s one less thing to worry about. This will give you peace of mind and lets you concentrate on other things.

How to Prepare for your Trials

Bridal Makeup Trial

  • Bring inspiration photos of the makeup looks you love. Be sure the model's skin tone is similar to your own.

  • Have photos of your dress, hair inspiration and wedding mood board so we may discuss the overall aesthetic of what you are trying to achieve.

  • If you have a favorite makeup product (lipstick, blush, eyeshadow, etc) so we can get an idea of the styles and colors you feel confident in.

  • Arrive with a clean moisturized face.

  • Wear a white or neutral colored top so you are able to visualize your finished look with your dress.

Bridal Hair Trial

  • Bring inspiration photos of the hairstyles you love. Be sure the model's hair color is similar to your own.

  • Have photos of your dress, makeup inspiration and wedding mood board so we may discuss the overall aesthetic of what you are trying to achieve.

  • Bring along your veil, headpiece or hair jewelry if you plan to use any.

  • Bring clip in hair extensions if you plan to use them on your wedding day or if you just want to experiment with them. (they must be 100% human hair)

  • Arrive with clean, dry, unconditioned hair.

  • Wear a white or neutral colored top so you are able to visualize your finished look with your dress.