As we’re approaching the colder season, wedding season slows down, but a lot of preparations are in order before it suddenly picks up in the spring- it’s the nature of the business! During that lull, future brides are making appointments, finalizing details and getting ready for their big day. As a bridal hair and make-up artist in Toronto, this is usually the time I encourage brides to do their trials, so they know which look suits them best for the wedding day. I always recommend doing a bridal trial for a night they intend to go out, such as the engagement party, bachelorette, or just a night out. This way, you will get tons of feedback from people and will see the look you want throughout the night. You can even have your mobile makeup artist come to you if your event is out of town. Here are some useful tips I have for brides before they come to their trial appointment:

1. Don’t Wear Any Make-Up
   This is a given! If you’ve booked a slot of time, you want to make the most of it by getting the appointment started right away. Meet your make-up artist fresh-faced and let them get to work. You can meet them at their wedding salon or if it is a mobile bridal makeup artist, you can meet at a cafe and go over styles and vision.
   
   
2. Discuss Your Plans
   Where is the wedding going to be? Do you have a colour palette theme? What season will you be in? Letting your bridal make-up artist know about your wedding day will help them determine what kind of products to use, and how much!
   
   
3. Bring Your Inspo
   Don’t forget to bring pictures of bridal looks you find inspiring. Whether they’re images from bridal magazines or your Pinterest board, your make-up artist will get a better idea of the vision you’re trying to create and will work with your facial structure and features to make it happen.
   
   
4. Share Your Thoughts
   It’s important to share your thoughts with your bridal make-up artist in Toronto. Tell them what you like and don’t like so that you get exactly what you want the day of your wedding. The makeup artist can make changes on the spot, and you can see how it holds up for the rest of the day.

Booking time with your make-up artist to do a trial before your wedding day guarantees that you’re getting exactly what you want on your big day. It can take away from the stress and allows you to see what looks work best on you. It’s also a great way to meet the make-up artist to get a sense of their work and professionalism.

Contact mobile hair & make-up artist, Parisa XO for your bridal hair and make-up today!