Bridal beauty has a way of turning even the most decisive person into someone with 46 saved folders and no clear opinion. Add the internet’s endless scroll of dewy skin, braided buns and identical “soft glam” brides, and it becomes easy to mistake inspiration for instruction.
That, says celebrity makeup and hair artist Namrata Soni, is why choosing your bridal makeup artist should never begin and end with a grid of pretty images. “Look beyond the makeup itself,” she says. “Of course, you want to love an artist’s work, but you should also feel a connection with them.”
Your bridal makeup artist will be one of the first people you see on your wedding morning, and they will stay close through portraits, ceremonies, touch-ups and celebrations. A strong portfolio matters, but so do professionalism, punctuality and the ability to listen. Here’s what Soni recommends every bride should know before booking.
Look beyond Instagram
Instagram is a good starting point, but it cannot tell you everything. Soni recommends looking at real wedding photographs, reading testimonials and having a proper conversation before confirming the booking.
Ask yourself:
- Does the artist understand my personal style?
- Are they asking questions about my wedding and preferences?
- Do I feel comfortable communicating with them?
- Can I picture spending my wedding morning with this person?
“The right artist should be interested in your wedding, your style and your comfort level, not just your face,” says Soni.
Ask these questions before you book
Before paying the advance, Soni recommends asking:
- Will you personally be doing my hair and makeup on the wedding day?
- How do you customise a look for my skin type, features and personal style?
- What does the trial include?
- What is included in the package?
- Are touch-ups included?
- Will there be assistants?
- Are travel, early call times and look changes charged separately?
- How do you handle delays or last-minute changes?
- What are your cancellation and rescheduling policies?
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