Come prepared!
It’s important that when we come together we both know the look you’re wanting, so bring inspiration pictures with you! This will help speed up the process and help us create your dream look. You’ll also want to make sure your skin is prepped, so stick to your skincare routine before (and after!!) the trial to ensure your makeup looks it’s best!
2. Wear your makeup as long as you can!
When possible, I try to schedule trials for my clients earlier in the day. I always tell my brides to keep their makeup on until the very last minute of their day. It’s important to see how it wears. Compare how it looks & feels from start to finish! This allows you to fully see how your makeup will last on the wedding day. It’s likely that hair & makeup will be scheduled early in the day when your big day comes & you’ll be partying long into the night, so you want to make sure your makeup is flawless & picture perfect for the entirety of your day.
3. Go out for dinner & a drink!
You’re all done up!! Why not make the most of it and put your beautiful makeup look to good use?! I always encourage my brides to head out for the night & don’t be afraid to live a little! Warm nights are a great test of longevity for your makeup. If you know your cheeks to get a little rosy with a drink, make sure to test your makeup coverage with a glass of wine or cocktail! I’m sure I won’t hear too many complaints on this one, huh?! 😉
4. Give honest feedback!
This is SO important & I always ask my brides to report back to me with details of how well their makeup wore. Did it get shiny? Did something not last all night? Was it comfortable? Think about these things and let me know… honestly!! With your complete honest feedback, little tweaks can be made if needed to make sure the look is absolute perfection from the first kiss as Mr & Mrs to the last dance of the night!
- Samantha Linn