Let’s start by addressing that you wouldn’t get married without a rehearsal or only try your dress on once prior to your wedding. And in all reality, it should be the same for your hair and makeup. The assumption has been made that trial runs are just a way for artists to make more money. However, it’s like a form of insurance for the bride and the artist. In fact, many artists have started to make a trial run mandatory and include it in their bridal rates.
I am going to share with you on a personal level why I agree, as well as 5 reasons why it should be essential.
To start, let me share my experience. A few years back I was tying the knot. My husband’s cousin got married shortly before us. His wife looked STUNNING on their wedding day, AND she did her own hair and makeup! Being the frugal bride that I was, I called to see if she would be interested in doing my hair and makeup. She was happy to help and was going to be of no charge! “Heck yeah!” I had thought.
The day came for my trial and bless her heart, but after 7 HOURS sitting in her chair I came out with crisp curled hair, 500 bobby-pins and so much makeup I looked like a drag queen. My husband was at a loss for words, and frankly so was I. No fault of her own, but what worked for her, wasn’t going to work for me.
With that said, paying for a professional to make me feel and look beautiful on my wedding day, was well worth the money, and I was so happy I had done a trial run!
If this doesn’t have you convinced here are 5 additional reasons why you should go with a trial.
- A trial run provides the opportunity to get to know your artist’s personality and skill level, and to determine if they are the right fit for you. You want to be comfortable with them and make sure they can execute your desired style.
- Makeup professionals always try their best to appease their clients with the desired look. However, sometimes that desired look is not always possible depending on a brides hair, face shape or skin type. A trial run is a good time to discuss options and to try different looks that will work for you. You may find that for your desired look calls for hair extensions or other products you’ll need to be purchased ahead of time.
- While most professional makeup artists try to work with mostly hypoallergenic products, it is possible that you may be allergic to an ingredient in a cosmetic or hair product. Your wedding day is not the day you want to figure out you’re allergic to latex eyelash glue. A trial run gives allows you to test the products that will be used on your wedding day.
- Time is of the essence. Wedding day prep schedules tend to be tight, so knowing what look is desired and the time it takes to perform can help you plan ahead.
- A trial run is also a great opportunity to discuss any details such as the number of bridesmaids and services, a prep timeline, and artist recommendations.
A trial run is a very important and often underestimated part of the wedding hair and makeup process. It may mean you have to adjust your budget slightly, but rest assured it is well worth the time and money. By knowing exactly how to plan for the day and how you will look, will leave both you and your artist confident that you’ll look and feel your best!
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