Brides to be, this is a
little guide on how to get the most out of your Bridal Trial based on my
experience. As with all other aspects of the lead up to your wedding, It really
shouldn’t be stressful, it
should be enjoyable!
Set-up and time of day
I don’t need much! I’m used
to working in all situations but for your trial, it is important you are
somewhere you feel relaxed:
Low backed chair or stool
Table/work surface space
Electrical Point (for hair)
A nice light room
We do not need a mirror set
up as I bring a hand held mirror
A kitchen or dining room
table near a window is ideal. I tend to turn most lights off and just work with
the natural light where possible. Artificial lighting casts a warm tone over
the skin and can change colours and cast shadows. This is also a factor when
booking the trial in the winter months, by 3.30pm the daylight is almost gone.
What to wear
“Really?” you’re thinking,
but it’s true. If you are wearing an old jumper, your hair and makeup will not
look glamorous! To get an accurate feel for how it will all look on the day
either:
Wear something you feel good
in
Something white
If you have a strapless
dress, try wearing something without straps or a vest top you can pull the
straps down on.
Prepare images
It’s all about preparation.
Gather information and have it all ready to be looked at, whether that’s on a
laptop or scrap-book, it is all helpful.
When it comes to hair and
makeup looks, this is really essential. The difference between verbalising your ideas and showing is what will make your
make-up work.
Your idea of a soft smokey eye can be totally different to another’s. Your idea of natural is another brides
over-done. Try taking a look at Pinterest, I have also set up some boards which
may help you http://pinterest.com/vbhairandmakeup/
Tell me what you like
and dislike
Another important step in
creating your look is describing your own everyday hair and makeup. If you have
a signature look or style that makes you who you are, it’s so important that I
know otherwise you will not feel yourself when you see the final look. No matter
if it is a perfect bridal, glowing look; if you are used to wearing pencil
liner on the inner rim of your eye or mascara on your bottom lashes, you will
not like it without. Please come to your trial wearing your day to day makeup.
Please remember, I’m not here to recreate your usual
make-up look, all the while guessing what you usually do, it can be really hard
to feel like you’re being tested if you haven’t told me what you like and
dislike! The purpose of having a hair and makeup artist for your wedding day is
to ensure you have a look using professional products and styling that will
last all day. Again, please come to your trial wearing your day to day makeup.
Is it important to you to
have a second opinion? If yes, bring a bridesmaid or your friend along. Mums
and sisters are ok too, as long as you
are ok with having them there.
Many brides will orgainse a trial for the afternoon so they can wear
hair and/or makeup out in the evening rather than having to take it off.
The big reveal
If you don’t like it….please
say. Say it now whilst I’m still there with kit out and brushes to hand! The
trial is there for exactly this reason. As a hair and makeup artist, it is my
job to make you feel good and ensure that you look your very best. If you’re
not sure about something, we can change it, it’s really not a problem. This is
why the trials are scheduled to take longer, than the actual day.
