No matter how much your friends and family members try to help you, its only you who knows how exactly do you want to look on all the events of your wedding, after all you have been dreaming about this for years. But if your head is buzzing with all the work, then let us help you out here. Let us discuss 8 must-know things that you should know before finalizing your makeup artist for the wedding.

Book In Advance…If Needed Then Wayyy In Advance

When every bride’s dates are finalized, important bookings are the first thing that they do and so should you, so that there aren’t any problems at the last moment. Also, if you are planning to hire someone very popular and renowned, then you should probably check their availability at least a year prior to the wedding.

Now What Kind Of Makeup Do You Want

Here by the types of makeup, we mean Airbrush or HD makeup?

Airbrush makeup is done with help of an air gun which is used to spray the makeup all over your face. Starting from the foundation to the blush and eye shadow, all of it can be done using the Airbrush makeup technique, however, in this technique it is very important that the makeup artist has some prior experience because this technique needs some time and practice to master.

The second type is the HD makeup which is done manually with brushes and blenders. This kind of makeup gives you a flawless natural look and hides your blemishes and skin spots to an extent that even the camera lens cannot capture it.

So, it is very important that you decide what you want beforehand so that you are not confused by the options on the wedding day.

Check The Makeup Artist’s Portfolio

In the world of Instagram, it does not take much time and effort to check out someone’s portfolio. Just go their Instagram page and you will find their previous works with other clients. This will give you an insight into their work and see if it matches your requirements and also check if they are capable of delivering what you are expecting.

Check Their Fees And Your Budget

The next thing that you should is check their charge. The cost for your wedding day makeup will be higher in comparison to the other small functions. So make sure that you check out how much they charge, their payment system and also how much advance they take. Also, while checking the charge, see what facilities does the bridal makeup package offers.

Generally, bridal makeup package offers-

1)Makeup

2)Hairstyle

3)Dupatta Draping

4)Nail Polish (this one depends on the makeup artist)

So make sure that you are discussing all these details before hand to avoid any last minute problem.

Ask For A Trial

Surprises are super adorable but not on your wedding day, right? Taking a leap of faith is okay when the makeup artist has been recommended to you by a close friend or relative or if they are really famous with a spectacular portfolio but if your makeup artist doesn’t meet either of the above categories then you should ask for a trial.

Now, there are three kinds of trials-

1)The first type is when they give you a makeup trial and latter adjust the price in your actual cost for the wedding makeup. That this, they might not give you a free trial but they can certainly give you a discount.

2)The second type is a paid trial which means you will have to pay for it separately apart from your wedding makeup charges.

3)The third is the free kind, bur honestly speaking free trials are not that common with bridal makeup artists, especially if they are established.

So, again keep in mind that when you discuss a makeup trail with her make sure you clear out the payment structure point so that there aren’t any misunderstandings later.

Always Know The Person Who Will Do Your Makeup, Not The Brand

This will not be an issue if you are dealing with a freelance makeup artist or a solo makeup artist but let’s say you have contacted a beauty salon for your wedding makeup then make sure you know who from that salon will do your makeup. Is it the head or their assistant and how many people will be there. Know all the details by heart.

Let Them Know About The Venue And Ask If They Are Comfortable With Travelling

For wedding makeup we always recommend to choose someone who stays near the venue or your house. The reason behind this is that wedding makeup can take up a lot of time and you certainly don’t want someone who stays so far that she might get stuck in the traffic and get late. Time is something that you just cannot compromise on when its your wedding day.

Also, if you are having a destination wedding ask her how comfortable she is with travelling with you to the venue. Have all these discussions beforehand to avoid last minute complications.

Discuss The Lighting Beforehand

This is something that you will have to keep in mind even during the trial. Lighting is an important part of bridal makeup and all your wedding pictures depend on that. So make sure that the makeup is finalized keeping the lighting in mind. Also, ask them if they will bring the makeup lights with them (this is a preferable option), if not then how should you arrange for it and what should you keep in mind while getting one.

Now these were the 8 things that you should know before booking a makeup artist. But wait, there’s more! Let’s briefly talk about what other things you should keep in mind.

• Make sure everything has been decided beforehand. Starting from the color of the eye shadow to the shade of foundation, everything should be discussed before.
• Make sure your makeup artist has seen your outfits, after all the makeup will have to match with that.
• Do not really on a verbal contract, its safer to opt for a written contract.
• If you are planning to arrange makeup for your family as well through the same makeup artist, ask about the time management and all specific requirements.
• Make sure you have either used the makeup brand they are planning to use before or you do a patch test before applying it to ensure you are not allergic to it.
• Ask them if they recommend any prior skin or hair treatments.

So this was all that you had to know before finalizing your makeup artist for the big day. We hope all your doubts have been cleared and you are all set to dazzle on your wedding and all the other events surrounding it.

We wish you all the best bride-to-be!

1)Bold Smokey Eyes

No list of popular and amazing eye makeup ideas can ever be complete without the smokey eye makeup/ This eye makeup can literally go with any outfit of any color. The smooth dark smokey effect along with the shade of black on the upper crease does justice to smokey effect while the thick stroke of liner with a flick of mascara gives you that glamorous and badass look.

2) Semi smokey eyes

If you feel that smokey eyes will make your eyes look smaller, go for a semi smokey eye makeup. The sparkling shade of sober orange is carefully balanced by the soft smokey effect on the side and the smart use of highlighter makes your eyes look bigger and enhances the overall look. No wonder women love this style so much.

3) Classic Bar Liner Style

Maybe you don’t want to overshadow your beautiful eye makeup with a thick flick of liner, that’s okay, we have a perfect style for you. Try a classic bar eyeliner style. Just a thin flick of black liner and flaunt your shimmery eye-shadow carefully balanced and enhance with bold transition shades.

4) Winged Smokey Liner

Love experimenting with liner? Try this smokey liner look. We understand that no matter how much you love the traditional smokey eye makeup you would definitely want to experiment a bit on your big day. If its true that eyes can speak a lot then your eyes are definitely going to nail it.

5)Monotonic Shade With Cat Liner

A perfect liner stroke makes you happy? This one is for you. Try this look with any color you want. All that you have to do is match the color with your outfit or pick up a silver or golden shade , add a thick winged liner and a think stroke of shimmery eyes shadow below your lower lid and tadaa! Your simple yet elegant eye make up is ready.

6) Monotonic Glittery Shade

In case you love the sparkling shades of shimmery eye shadows, you should check this out.The shimmery golden eye shadow is beautifully enhanced by a soft touch of a shade of maroon on the upper crease which adds a unique touch to the look. Experiment with different colors and complete the look with a classic bar eye liner and a tiny hint of highlighter in the inner corner and you are ready to steal the show!

7) Dark Stroke Along Crease

For all the make up lover brides-to-be, this is definitely going to make you happy. This is not your regular bridal eye makeup, the thin stroke of dark gray along the crease makes it stand out. So when hundreds of eyes will be on you, we will make sure that yours are the best.

8) Contrasting Colors

Have you ever drooled over those neatly done eye makeup with a contrasting color transition fading at the end? Well, here is the one for you. The sharp contrast of the shimmery pink against the dark brown fading at the end might look difficult to nail but its definitely worth the effort. Complete the look with mascara and flaunt your elegant and glamorous look.

9) Tri-Section Smokey Effect

Bored with the usual smokey eye makeup? Try the new tri-section smokey style. With a thin stroke of classic bar liner style, you have all the space for your makeup brush to work with the eye shadows. The glittery shade of golden goes well in contrast with soft smokey effect on sides and is surely going to make you look like a diva right out of a fashion show.

10) Natural Style With A Nude Shade

Not a big fan of heavy makeup? We have something especially for you. The best part about monotonic shades of nude colors is that it gives you that glam no makeup look. You get to highlight your eyes and make them beautiful without tampering with your natural beauty. Complete this look with a thin stroke of liner and you all ready for your big day!

So this was our list of 10 brilliant eye makeup ideas for this wedding season. Do tell us which one you like the most, we are eagerly waiting to hear from you.

We wish you all the best for your big day!