Every now and then a bride queries whether or not a bridal trial is necessary or mandatory. I get it, not everyone feels they need a trial, as all they want is a simple look. So I thought I’d share why I think bridal trials are a necessary part of your bridal preparations.
Bridal trials are extremely valuable for both brides and makeup artists for a number of reasons:
PLANNING
Planning is a huge part of the work bridal makeup artists provide as there are lots of factors to consider to make sure your wedding preparations go smoothly
We need to assess skin and hair to determine the type of products/tools that need to be used to achieve your desired look and time how long that takes
We need to plan hair styles to ensure longevity and the correct placement of accessories and veil
We discuss what you require for your maids / mum in case we need to allow more time or need to adjust your schedule
We discuss who is dressing you to ensure they are ready in a timely manner
Knowing who your florist (if having hair flowers) and photographer / videographer are helps me understand their style, how they work and to plan accordingly
We discuss many other things such as breakfast being delivered, working with other suppliers, first looks, change of location, flower girls arriving, key moments with loved ones or anything else that may impact on my timings
EXPECTATIONS
It takes the stress out of the wedding morning as you already know what to expect, how you will look and how you feel
As a professional how I apply your makeup will differ to how you do it and often brides need to get comfortable with that
Expectations versus reality - my natural may not be your natural, what you think might suit you really doesn’t or having your hair up may make you feel uncomfortable or exposed
Simple, barely there looks often require more skill and work than expected
I explain how colour, light etc affects makeup and how your photographer will work with that
I explain how the wedding morning will be structured and where you fit in the schedule
ADVICE
At your trial we have a good chat about skin, your skincare routine, treatments and when to have them (more on that in another post).
I advise of any changes you may need to make to your skincare routine to achieve the best skin possible.
We discuss your hair texture, colouring schedule, hair treatments, last cut before the wedding and any scalp issues
We discuss how to prep your hair & skin the day before your wedding and what to avoid
If your trial is quite a bit in advance of your wedding, I might even recommend other suppliers that you still need for things such as hair acessories, lashes or nails
There’s an awful lot to consider and if we don’t do this in advance, we would need to factor extra time into your wedding day, meaning an earlier start time and additonal pressure on you
Sometimes logistics mean that trials have to be fitted in the week of the wedding and thats ok too. Even the mst laidback of brides have been pleased they had a trial as it made them feel excited and confident about how they will look and feel on their wedding day.
Do you have a question about your trial? Please do get in touch as soon as possible so that I may help