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10 Ideal Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Make-Up Artist For Your Big Day

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Poorly done make-up is capable of ruining a perfectly good day. You don’t want anything raining on your parade on your big day. Neither do you want your groom to wonder about your weird transformation.

What are we trying to say? A good make-up artist who knows his/her onion is major.

Fixing a date for Q&A with your makeup artist before fully committing is equally important.

According to Weddingwire, here are a  few questions to ask before diving in.

1. Are you available on my wedding day?
This is the first question you’ll want to ask. Why? If the artist of your dreams isn’t available on your date it’s good to know sooner rather than later. Make sure to ask when they’re available for trials, as well!

2. What’s your standard rate and what does that include?
You’re going to have to fit your wedding makeup artist into your budget, so cut to the chase and ask about cost at the beginning of your conversation. Specifically, you’ll want the balance for pre-wedding trials, your wedding day services and any additional costs.

3. Can you travel for my wedding day?
This is a key question if you’ve planned something out of town. Wedding makeup artists aren’t always available to hop on a plane or train as they may have other obligations or clients to tend to. Ask your artist whether they are able to follow you to your destination right out of the gate. If not, it’s on to the next one. If you want to skip the hassle and cost of travel, look for an artist who already resides in or around your wedding destination.

4. Can I book a trial appointment?
No matter how much you trust them, you don’t want your first appointment with your makeup artist to be your wedding day. Request a trial run or two so that you can try out different styles and products to see what works before committing completely.

5. Do you have a portfolio?
Flipping through your makeup artist’s portfolio will give you an idea of their personal style and ability. If your artists looks like he or she cakes on the makeup and you want a more natural look for your big day, now may be the time to start looking at other options. Testimonials and references will also help you determine whether you’ve found “the one”.

6. What products do you use?
Anyone with problematic skin knows that the wrong product can wreak havoc on your face. You’ll want to get the lowdown on what products and brands your artist plans on working with so that your skin doesn’t freak out on your big day. Side note: If you care about things like parabens, cruelty-free brands or all-natural cosmetics, now’s the time to ask about those, too.

7. How can you make my look last and look good in photos?
You’re wedding day will be a long one, filled with emotions and probably a healthy dose of tears. Make sure your artist is up to the task of keeping you looking pretty no matter what the circumstances. Ask what they can do to minimize shine, lock on your foundation and keep those mascara tears at bay.

8. Are you able to do my bridal party’s makeup as well?
If you want your bridesmaids to have a cohesive look, having the same wedding makeup artist is key. Though one or two of them can probably do a killer job of applying winged liner, you don’t want to leave the others floundering around (that’s just asking for some makeup mishaps). Having your makeup artist handle your entire party means that you won’t have to put your faith in more than one person. After all, if he or she does a great job, why keep hunting?

9. What look would you suggest for me?
Having trouble picking out a look for yourself? Getting a few tips from your wedding makeup artist is a good idea.

There’s a good chance that your artist has worked on many brides with different face shapes, features and colouring – meaning they have an idea of what’s flattering and what’s best avoided on your wedding day.

10. Can I see your contract?
Asking to see a copy of your makeup artist’s standard contract should take care of any unanswered questions.

Their contract should lay out all pre-wedding day, wedding day services plus any additional fees that may impact your balance (like travel fees, parking, etc.). Once you’ve seen a draft, you’ll know exactly what you’re in for.

You are on way to looking like royalty on your big day. Let nothing stop you!

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10 Perfect Questions To Ask Before You Hire A Wedding Planner

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Wikipedia defines a wedding planner as a professional who assists with the design, planning and management of a client’s wedding. Most people are skeptical about hiring wedding planners but they actually take a huge part of the burden off your chest.

If you fall under the class of those who are still wondering if they should hire one or not then here are 10 sure questions you should ask any wedding planner you intend to hire to clear your mind of any doubt whatsoever.

1.What Are Your Work Ethics?

The couple should find out if the planner prefers face-to-face meetings, calls or emails. Find out if they have a workable plan. This would help you have a sense of where their priorities fall.

2. Is There A Minimum Budget?

You may probably have no idea how much it will cost to make your wedding happen in a fab way but your wedding planner should be able to give you realistic budget that you can work with or not. It is wise to be honest about how much you have on the table to spend.

3. Do You Have Vendors You Prefer To Work With?

If they do, it could be to your advantage or not because it means that they have established a solid relationship, access to discounts, and an understanding of the other vendors’ quality of work. It can also limit your ability to get a decorator/photographer that can give you what you desire the most.

Make sure you find out if the planner gets a percentage from their preferred vendors so you know why they like working with those vendors and how they’ll be working for YOU.

4. What Makes Your Weddings Unique?

It is essential that you know what length your planner is willing to make your wedding extremely special. Does he/she switch venues? Your personality and the like?

5. How Similar Are Your Weddings?

It’s important to get a feel for what each planner brings to the table. You’ll quickly see if their ideas can mesh with your vision.

6. What’s The Most Successful Wedding You Have Ever Planned?

You have to know what the person you are hiring can do. If they’ve pulled off 500-person weddings without a hitch, chances are they’ll easily be able to plan your wedding.

7. What Kind Of Venues Have You Planned Weddings In?

This would help you have an idea of the planner’s range. If you want an outdoor wedding, make sure the planner has a sense of how to execute that type of event flawlessly before you sign a contract. The planner should be asked weather-related questions, lighting questions, and questions about decor to see the way he/she will go about planning an event in your ideal venue.

8. How Do You Cope With Difficult Family Members?

This question helps you know how the planner handles work pressure.  Something may go wrong at your wedding but you need a planner who can remain poised no matter what. Difficult family members could also pose a problem. Your planner should be able to take care of any situation that may arise with ease.

9. How Long Have You Been A Wedding Planner?

Starting new is not a problem but it’s only vital that you are aware how experienced your planner is.

10. How Do You Tackle Design?

Every planner has a creative vision and a talent for creating beautiful events, but you should know if they can beautifully bring your idea to life. Pay attention to how the planner responds to your ideas and most importantly relates with them. If your dreams are overwhelming, you just may need another planner.

It is only appropriate that your planner should be able to connect on many levels with you.

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