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When is the right time to contact the hair and makeup artist?

Often brides wait until about a month or two before and then panic. My professional opinion, give yourself about 4 months, definitely schedule a trial, and make sure to sign a contract!

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Permalink Reply by Creative Elegance Weddings on February 19, 2010 at 6:37am

Definately great advice about getting a trial first. That way there are no suprises and you are confident with your look on your wedding day!

Nicole Keesler
Creative Elegance Weddings
http://www.creativeeleganceweddings2009.com

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Permalink Reply by Brides by Vicki Millar on March 17, 2010 at 1:50am

I agree, a minimum of 4 months to contact your makeup artist but in some cases 6 months in advance is a good idea. I had a trial a month ago for a bride that is getting married in a year! She booked me early just incase. Some brides are well prepared, while others scramble at the last minute. It's a good idea to book your trial early, definitely work with a pro who you sign a contact with and then your beauty worries are behind you!

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Permalink Reply by Elegant Jewellery on March 19, 2010 at 3:30pm

Hi there, i just got married in Jan, I also find your advice helpful. Its good to give plenty of time to be able to have a first trial. Some brides have more then one trial, so that way there is plenty of time to get it all perfect.

Great website by the way :)

Sarah
Elegant Jewellery
http://www.elegantjewellery.net.au

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Permalink Reply by Heather Kotok on March 22, 2010 at 8:28pm

I suggest as soon as you book your venue! As my best MUA 's are booked up to a year in advance...

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Permalink Reply by Just Weddings on December 2, 2010 at 1:40pm

Speaking from the bride's point of view, the sooner the better. If you already know the style of the wedding dress, that would make it easier to choose a look for hair and makeup. I would want plenty of time to research different bridal looks, try out any new makeup to be sure that my skin doesn't react to it, and do a few trials myself to see what looks good on me. For hair, you need even more time if possible. Given time, you can always grow hair out a little and then cut it if necessary. I have at least one friend who started working on her hairstyle a year in advance since she knew she wanted an updo and needed to grow out her hair.

Sharyn
Just Weddings
http://www.justweddings.org/tips-and-ideas/for-the-bride/bridal-makeup

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Permalink Reply by Chitra on December 2, 2010 at 1:49pm

...I really agree with the above...4-6 months is the ideal, and is perfect for taking your time to ensure that you get the look that you want. A trial is the perfect way to work closely with your MUA to ensure she can give you the ideal look that you would like for your special day :)

best wishes,

Chitra

http://www.innocencebeauty.com

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Permalink Reply by CaraSue Hall on January 15, 2011 at 4:01am

I think that 4-6 months is good but the earlier that you know that you want to book your hair and makeup artist the better. I have many weddings booked 1+ years out because I book quickly. That doesn't mean that you need to do the trial that far out, but definitely book your artist/stylist asap if you know that you for sure want to work with them. Pictures and reviews can speak for themselves in most cases.