Be a Picture-Perfect Bride (or Bridesmaid) with these Makeup Tips

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  Posted by bronzegoddess Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:04am PDT

  I am a professional make up artist and it amazes me how many brides...A) "don't have time for a consultation, B) Have no idea what they want to look like on their special day, and C) think they can get their make up professionally done for less than $50.00. Good luck with that. Inexpensive isn't always the route to go. People will pay thousands for a dress but complain about $125 to look flawless in their pics.

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  Posted by Jaime B Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:39am PDT

  I have to say I wore BRIGHT red lip stick at my wedding(I've never done it before or since). But it was perfect I had pinup girl hair and it just worked out wonderful!!!

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  Posted by Angela Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:51am PDT

  i am sorry but i would never pay $125 to get my makeup done!! good thing I can do it myself, I guess :) I'm in a wedding in 2 weeks and I'm doing the bride's makeup as well as mine and all the other bridesmaids'...can't wait!

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  Posted by aaru Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:55am PDT

  Bronzegoddess, can't u even try to understand if brides want their makeup done under $50? Yes a dress costs much more, cos its a dress for god's sake! Makeup should cost under $50, there is no way anyone should pay more than that, cos most of the less makeup brings out the best results!

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  Posted by sche Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:26am PDT

  I'll admit that $125 for makeup is a little high for my tastes, but I can certainly understand a professional charging far more than $50. Professional quality cosmetics are expensive, and that artist will be working on the bride for a while to apply everything needed for a flawless look. $100+ for professional, HD perfect makeup shouldn't be that shocking.

  I'm honestly more surprised that brides wanting professional makeup wouldn't make time for a consultation (although "surprised" might be a bit of an overstatement--I don't have a lot of faith in people). You can't just walk in the morning of the wedding, hand the artist $20, let her slap any old stuff on your face, and come out looking great.

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  Posted by william Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:47pm PDT

  my daughter for her prom had her makeup done in a department store for about 50 dollars she looked stunning and flawless

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  Posted by Maniac Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:53am PDT

  I say NO MAKE-UP! Don't put any on! You're supposed to be yourself and you don't need make-up to make you beautiful. I do not like make-up.

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  Posted by Jo Wed Jun 17, 2009 11:04am PDT

  I was married 34 years ago & everyone did their own makeup back then. I look back at my photos and I'm so glad I chose subtle, natural, classic colors. There's no way you'll look back after that many years without the photos looking "dated", but I'm still very happy with how I looked and the "dated" effect is really the dress style. I used a low-shimmer grey eyeshadow which brought out the blue in my eyes + light foundation, gel blush, black mascara, lip gloss (NO ONE in their 20's wore lipstick back then). I would strongly, recommend that everyone have a "dress rehearsal" of makeup/hair/dress/veil, whether you're doing it yourself or having a professional do it. If, like BEAUTIFUL, you don't like makeup, I'd still recommend a light dusting of powder to prevent shine in the photos.

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  Posted by ladybella04 Wed Jun 17, 2009 12:43pm PDT

  Great tips! I have to disagree a bit with #2 though. My cousin, who is a beautiful woman, doesn't wear much makeup in her everyday life as a school teacher. However, she had her makeup professionally done for her big day and it was absolutely beautiful. It wasn't "natural" like her every day look, but she still looked like herself...just a much more glammed up version of herself. I think it's ok to do something different for a special occasion, especially if you're letting a pro do your make up. There's nothing wrong with wanting to glam it up for your big day!

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  Posted by honeyc73 Wed Jun 17, 2009 5:01pm PDT

  I agree that a pro is the way to go. I am a makeup artist and stylist and also wonder how many brides and those in the bridal party will spend $1,000s on a dress, shoes, and a cake and plan to do their own hair. I don't do trendy looks other than in rare occasions when a bride is really having a unique wedding and really wants it. Classic and beautiful is the way to go, depending on you, the location of the wedding and time of year etc. A beachy soft look is great for summer or outdoors, a red lip or more glam look is better for indoors and evenings typically. Find some hair and makeup looks you like to show the stylist-then go to the tryout appointment or before to the stylist to show them what you usually look like and how you normally wear your hair & makeup. With the ideas and pics plus what you normally do the artist can come up with a look that is still you only perfect for your special day. I advise the entire bridal party have hair and makeup professionally done to look uniform and be a lovely background to the bride. No one wants to look at their cousin's fushia eyeshadow in the wedding pics for the next 60 years. It's worth the money. Just like anything else. Covergirl, some hot rollers and your best friend ain't cutting it for your wedding I'am sorry.

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