Should my hair be freshly washed before the trial run?
Absolutely. We ask our clients to wash their hair before any styling appointments.
It is easier for us to add the right amount of texture to achieve the style you have picked when your hair starts clean.
Would you like me to wear my usual make up for the trial run?
No, Please come with a clean exfoliated face. Have pictures of how you usually do your makeup readily available.
Do I need my veil and hair accessories for the trial run?
We suggest our clients come with the veil and hair accessories they want to use on their wedding day so we can practice the final look.
Do I need to collect images of the styles I like?
We ask all our clients to show us inspiration photos during consultation.
Do the bridesmaids/ brides mom need to have a trial run?
Bridesmaids and Moms don't need to have a trial run but we are happy to schedule an appointment before the big day to alleviate any concerns.
Is it ok to invite a friend along when I have my trial?
We don’t typically allow extra guests due to space.
When should I have my trial run?
Typically we suggest having a trial run 2-3 months prior to the wedding day.
What if I’m not happy after my trial?
We will follow up after your trial run to discuss your feedback and any changes you want to make.
If you are unhappy we will gladly do a second trial run to make sure we create the perfect look for your wedding day.
How much time do you need on the wedding day?
Bride Makeup: 1.5-2 Hours. Depending on desired look.
Bride Hair: 1hr-2hours Depending on desired look.
Bridesmaids Makeup: 1 Hour
Bridesmaids Hair: 45min-1hour
Mothers Makeup: 45 Min
Mothers Hair: 45min-1 Hour
Set up: 30 min Breakdown: 20min
Here is a sample timeline:
What happens if you are ill on my wedding day?
We have an amazing team of artists that can step in to help if there are ever any unexpected circumstances.
Do you have a minimum? what if I don’t meet the minimum?
To book for both services it is a five minimum on weekends!
Example: Booking for hair and makeup (on a weekend) is five hair and five makeup
Booking makeup only on a weekend is five makeup -- Booking hair only on a weekend is five hair
After the minimum is met than you can do a la carte
If you do not meet the minimum you can still book at the minimum package price.
Bride only? No problem. Check out The Luxe Bride packages or bride only services.
What happens if you are already booked for my wedding day?
We have an incredible team of Lead Artists that can take care of your and your wedding party.
If I am not available, I will choose from my lead artists to have them take care of your trial run and wedding day.
Can I choose which artist I want?
Long answer, yes. Short answer, no. By implementing this procedure, you can streamline the booking process significantly.
Once you have secured your date with us, you will have the opportunity to select from our available artists.
This approach minimizes the back-and-forth communication typically associated with un-booked brides who may only be shopping for prices.
Consequently, we can dedicate more time and energy to the brides who have officially booked, allowing us to focus on what we truly love—creating beautiful hair and makeup looks. This shift not only enhances efficiency but also ensures that our attention is fully on delivering exceptional service to our clients.
What type of brands do you use?
We use many different high-end brands hand-selected to give the best results for each skin/hair type.
Makeup brands include Charlotte Tilbury, Urban Decay, M.A.C, NARS, Too Faced, Benefits. Hair products include Kenra, Big Sexy Hair, Got to B Glued.
Do you cater to sensitive or problem-prone skin?
If you have sensitive skin we have products designed to calm and desensitize your skin. For Acne/Rosacea or problem-prone skin, we use specially formulated primers and concealers to neutralize redness, ensuring your skin remains flawless all day. With this in mind, you are welcome to use any products that you feel work well for your skin type. We are more than happy to use them as we want you to feel totally comfortable on the event day.
I want to use some of my own makeup products is this possible?
Yes of course, we want you to feel totally comfortable so if you would like us to use a product you know works well on your skin we are more than happy to do so.
I normally wear very little makeup; will I need to wear lots of makeup to look good?
Not at all, our service is about enhancing your natural features and creating a look that feels like you, just more polished, ensuring you look flawless on and off camera. Bridal makeup is all about good balance therefore we will ensure there is a balance of what will look good on camera and still natural to make sure you feel comfortable with your chosen look.
How do I secure the booking for my wedding hair and makeup?
A signed contract and a non refundable retainer is due to secure your date. Your date is not held without this.
When do other payments need to be paid?
A $300.00 retainer fee and contract are needed to secure your date for bride and bridal party bookings.
A 25% retainer and contract are needed to secure your date for The Luxe Bride.
Remaining payment for wedding is due in one payment 3 days before event via zelle, cashapp, venmo or cash.
How far do you travel?
Anywhere - Places we have traveled include Italy, Montana, New York and the Dominican Republic!
How much do you charge for travel?
.75/mile Round trip. Here is an example of travel costs for popular cities.
Fort Myers $50-75
Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte $50
North Port, Sarasota, Venice $75-150
Naples, Marco Island, Sanibel $100
Miami $250
Orlando $300
Tampa, Lakeland $200
St. Augustine $600
Jupiter $300
Do you charge extra for Sunday or Bank Holiday Wedding hair and makeup?
No not extra or sundays. But I would charge a premium for Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter.
What methods of payment do you accept?
Zelle, Cashapp, Venmo and cash.
Can I add extra people to my wedding hair and makeup booking after the initial booking has been made?
Yes but you may not remove services after the contract is signed. If someone backs out the remaining payment is still due so, we suggest finding a replacement.
We just need to know the final list of who is getting hair/makeup services done so we can make the final timeline and make sure we have the team you will need to accommodate your whole wedding party.
What if I need to cancel my wedding hair and makeup?
Cancellations can be done at any point however charges may apply. Please see our terms and conditions for details.
What if I need to re-arrange the wedding date?
You are more than welcome to rearrange the wedding date due to unforeseen circumstances, however, if you have a new date in mind we will need to check if your hair or makeup artist is available. Please see our terms and conditions for details.
What if my Hair or Makeup artist has to cancel the Hair or Makeup before the wedding date or is ill on the day of the wedding?
We have an amazing team of artists that can step in to help if there are ever any unexpected circumstances.
Are all your team fully insured and qualified in Wedding hair and makeup?
Yes, our team is covered by liability insurance and we will not operate without it. We have also hand-selected the best hair and makeup artists in the industry who are all fully qualified and highly experienced to ensure you have the best hair and makeup experience and peace of mind in knowing you have booked a professional.
How far in advance do you take bookings and do you have last-minute availability?
We usually take bookings up to 2 years in advance so it is never too early to book.
As we have a team of hair and makeup artists we can also book last-minute weddings, contingent on availability.
When do I need to book the bridal trial?
We typically do our trial runs 2-3 months prior to your wedding day since by this point most things will have been decided including dress style and color schemes so the hair and makeup can be styled accordingly.
Do my bridesmaids need to have a trial?
It is not necessary but if bridesmaids have concerns we are happy to have a trial run with them just gives you peace of mind, to ensure the perfect balance for the photographs and that the wedding party is perfectly happy with the final result so every detail is covered for the wedding/event, so no little stresses to worry about.
Will having a tan/lashes or hairstyle change affect the look of the hair or make-up on the wedding day?
If you get a tan after your trial run, don’t worry as the makeup can be color-matched again on the wedding day to blend with the tan.
If you are thinking of changing your hairstyle dramatically in color or length we would strongly advise having this done first before booking the trial so you can then see how the hair will look on the wedding day as if it changed after the trial the hairstylist cannot guarantee the style will look the same.
What happens at the hair or makeup trial and how long does it take?
We will firstly provide a full in-depth consultation. This is where we will go through with you every detail so we can gain a real understanding of exactly what you do and don’t like. Taking into account your personal style and hair or makeup preferences i.e., whether you like a little subtlety or prefer a bolder more dramatic look. Detailing any colour schemes and themes for the wedding to incorporate into the final look.
Your artist will make note of any skin or hair issues you would like to conceal and features you would like to enhance.
Once a style has been decided, we will style the hair or makeup showing you at every stage so you feel comfortable with the chosen look, if necessary we will make any changes to the hair or makeup to ensure you are perfectly happy with the style no matter how long it takes.
Please allow 1.5 -2 hours for the bridal trial bridesmaid/wedding party trials may take a little less time. Please note multiple style changes will take longer.
What do I need to prepare for the hair or makeup trial?
Our brides receive a detailed bridal prep packet upon booking, please refer to this for information on prep.
What if I change my mind about my chosen look after the trial?
If you decide to try another look we are happy to do a second trial run. There will be a charge for the second trial run.
Where does the trial take place and do you come to my location on the wedding day?
All trial runs are done at our studio and our team will come to your location for your wedding day.
Can I book a trial before booking the wedding date?
Trials for non-booked brides are reserved for the first Thursday of every month.
I would like wedding hair or makeup but not both is this possible?
Yes of course, as we have separate hair and makeup artists it is possible to book for either service. However, we do require a wedding day minimum so as long as you are able to meet it with your and your wedding party services we are happy to provide the services you need. Unless you are booking The Luxe Bride which is a service we created for brides only.
Do you offer a service where you stay during the wedding or reception to do touch-ups for hair
or makeup for the bride and guests?
Yes, we do offer this service.
Bride having a full restyle for hair and makeup and touch-ups to hair and makeup for the wedding party and any guests.
Pricing for this is on the pricing page.
I have a larger wedding party or guests staying locally can you accommodate larger groups or multiple locations?
Yes as we have a large hair and makeup team so we can provide more than one hair or makeup artist for your wedding or special event.
When do we pay the final balance for the wedding day hair or makeup?
The final balance is due 3 days prior to your event.
Will we have the same hair or makeup artist on the wedding day that did the trial Run?
Yes, the hair or makeup artist selected will always provide hair or makeup for both wedding day and trial.
Will my makeup and hair last the whole day through?
We pride ourselves on our skills in this field and have over the years discovered as a team the best products to ensure your hair and makeup will last the whole day and into the evening.
