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Choosing the perfect Professional Makeup Artist for your wedding day in 5 easy steps

All "Bride to be"s have a massive list of things to do, things to remember, things not to forget and things that need to be done in order to get those things that she remembered she would not forget!

Agggghhhhh!

Its absolutely no wonder why Brides are so stressed out by their wedding day and you hear about so many "Bridezillas"!! After all, a wedding in most "Bride to be"s minds need to be carefully planned, right down to the last swarovski crystal on their perfect wedding gown.

Most important is who will make the Bride look her most radiant on her special day? After all everyone is looking at her and think of all those photos and that smile that needs to last ALLLL day!! Most Brides will hire a Professional Makeup Artist. A Professional Makeup Artist may not quite be a fairy godmother, but he or she is incredibly important to the bride on her wedding day.

Step 1:

Cinderella was so very lucky! Having help from your fairy godmother to give you a few helpful tips and "instant" beauty with just a swish of her magic wand is all we want for our perfect day. Oh, if only it were that easy. Every Bride wants to look her best the day of her wedding, but not everyone has a fairy godmother like Cinderella. However, with the help of a Professional Makeup Artist, a Bride can still look and feel like a princess whether she is going to a ball or getting married! Do your reserch locate all the Professional Makeup Artists in the area of where you will be getting ready (your house, your parents house, or a hotel) and even better locate a few Mobile Professional Makeup Artists who can come to you and lessen your stress even more!!

Step 2:

Hiring a Professional Makeup Artist should be at the top of a Bride's list of "things to do." A Professional Makeup Artist might not have a magic wand, but he or she does have a wealth of knowledge and expertise for what is needed to create perfect beauty and glamour. They also have a kit full of tools and products to suit every face and any type of impurities you may be conscious of. Once gathered run through your list of potentials and ask to look at their previous work and perhaps to contact some of their past clients to chat about what their work is like. Do others have good things to say about the Professional Makeup Artists on your list?

Step 3:

Once you decide on a Professional Makeup Artist make an appointment well prior to your wedding and ensure you have at least one trial to ensure you are going to be happy with their products, technique and the finished look. During your trial talk to them. He or she is there to listen to you and offer advice that will be helpful in getting the look you want for your wedding day. A good Professional Makeup Artist should know how to draw out your strongest beauty features, and downplay your lesser ones with a minimal amount of makeup. Perhaps even consult with your photographer directly after your trial to determine if your look also is sutiable for photographing.

Step 4:

Ask the Professional Makeup Artist about the products they use and compare these with the products you generally feel most comfortable with on your skin. After all you do need to feel comfortable on your big day! Find out about prices and colour ranges as often your consult and experience with your Professional Makeup Artist will change how you do your makeup and the colours you use for the rest of your life!! A Professional Makeup Artist is more than willing to give excellent service by showing what they can do to enhance beauty, but most important, they must be knowledgeable not only in beauty products but in understanding what a Bride's desires are for her wedding day.

Step 5:

A Bride has to feel comfortable with whom she is hiring. Once a good relationship has been established, never hesitate to ask questions. A Professional Makeup Artist is someone who will make you feel comfortable but at the same time feel like a princess providing you the best experience and ensuring quality and professionalism to the max.

So its a bit of a process but soooo important to get it right.

Girls feel free to contact me if you're in Sydney of Brisbane as I regularly travel between cities. I'd love to meet you and have a chat and play with your ideas for how you would like to look on you big day. Call me now on 02 9029 2419.

xxMelly