Jo-Anne's ethos for bridal make-up..."A bride must look naturally beautiful and not made up on her special day"

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So, you have never worn make-up and you have vowed never to?… well your wedding day should be the exception! When properly applied, make-up not only completes what is likely to be the most expensive dress you have ever worn, but it also creates the ideal look for video and photography, a lifetime memory of your special day.

Why do you need make-up?

• Return balance to the face
• Maintain a matte and natural look for photos
• Bring out the best of your facial features
• Create a suitable photography canvas, through the interplay of light and dark shadows.

How can you find a make-up artist?

• Testimonials from friends and relatives
• Referrals from satisfied clients
• Schools specializing in the teaching of make-up techniques
• Spa and Beauty Salons
• Classifieds

What should you look for in a potential make-up artist?

• Ask about their training. They should be certified by a reputable school or recognized make-up artist
• Ask for sample of their work. Good make-up artists should have “before” and “after” looks of different modes of make-up. This will show their ability to replicate different modes of make-up. Daytime outdoor make-up should not look the same as daytime indoor, nor should daytime make-up look like evening make-up.
• A trained make-up professional should be able to work with any type of make-up. If they tell you they cannot work with the product, for any reason other than incorrect shade for your skin tone, then you should be looking elsewhere
• Ability to do all aspects of make-up work such as eyelash extensions, correcting problem features such as prominent birth marks, freckles etc.

How long in advance should you book your make-up artist?

• Two months is generally adequate. However, if you are the really organized type, two to six months before. If you do book 6 months early, then please be sure to re-confirm two months before the big day.
• Always confirm details of where the make-up is being done. Are you going to the make-up artist or is he/she coming to your home. Give or get detailed directions. Exchange phone numbers including cell phone.

Do you need a trial?

• A trial is recommended. You want to be sure that you are comfortable with the look that you will have on the day.
• It also makes for much smoother run on the day, since the make-up artist will know which colours he/she should use.
• In addition, you can include your eyebrow preparations during the trial, since waxing, plucking or shaving should not be done on the day.
• Note: eyelash extensions should be done one day earlier or it will mean add-on time to the make-up session
• A professional make-up artist will advise you on “the night before the big day” beauty treatment

What about costs?

• Professional bridal make-up at today’s rates can range from as low as TT$150.00 to as much as TT$1200.00 depending on the reputation of the make-up artist
• The trial can start from TT$125
• The cost of other bridal party members’ make-up on the day would be less than that of the bride.