What To Look For While Choosing A Bridal Makeup Package
There are different bridal beauty packages out there and here’s some help for you to choose from:
1. Budget
If you’re looking for a professional bridal makeup artist, the starting range will begin from about 15-18k and go up anywhere into lakhs. Preparing a budget beforehand is imperative, so that you have an idea of how much you can comfortably spend, how much you can stretch if needed, and what range is completely out-of-bounds. It is very easy to get swayed into something if you don’t have a set amount ready in your mind beforehand, and even though you want to look your best on this day, you certainly don’t want to get into a soup later. A little wise planning never harmed anyone, certainly not the bride!
2. The Bride and the Bridesmaids
Most brides like to use this special day to treat their special female friends and relatives to some professional makeup magic. Are you looking to get the makeup only for yourself, or would you like to extend the services to your selected friends or bridesmaids as well? Most bridal makeup package deals these days come with special services for the bride as well as a set number of friends, so plan accordingly and decide.
3. Pre-Bridal, Bridal and Post-Wedding Ceremonies
Many bridal package services these days include makeup not only for the D-day, but right from the beginning of your celebrations, i.e., from the day of your mehndi or sangeet to your marriage as well as reception. You can also include your pre and post weddings photoshoot makeover in the package. Of course you can choose to go for one that only works with you on the day of your marriage, but if you would like a professional salon makeover throughout the celebrations, do remember to book a consultation with the artist you are thinking of booking. Pre-bridal makeup packages can definitely help you look lovely all through the most memorable days of you life!
4. Part of Package
Bridal packages will mostly include hair, makeup and draping, which means they will help you do your bridal makeup, your bridal hairstyle and help you drape your saree or wedding trousseau. Professionals also help put on your wedding jewellery at the makeup venue, if you are going for costume jewellery. But it’s advisable to check beforehand if you’re planning to wear ‘real’ jewellery of value, as many places may or may not agree. Also, if you want to go for a pre-bridal package (which mostly include body scrubs, wraps, exfoliates, waxing, facial sessions, nail care, massage etc.) before the main day, you may want to check with the same artist(s).
5. Hair
While you will most likely opt for a traditional bridal look, there is still a lot you can do regarding hairstyles for wedding season. Check out a few styles online and see which ones you like, and understand what will suit your face cut and the kind of dress you are wearing on the day. Also select a hairstyle as per the jewellery you are planning to wear. Also, please check with your artists if you need to pre-wash your hair at home the same day or a day earlier, or if it will be taken care of at the studio.
6. Trial Day
Getting a hair and makeup trial before your main day is always recommended. What looks great in pictures and over the phone may turn out to be completely different to what you may have thought. A trial will give you and the artist a perfect idea of skin tone, skin type, matches, what looks good and what you can carry off without being too uncomfortable. Make sure you book your trial at least 4-5 months in advance, or when your wedding saree or outfit is ready so that there’s always scope for change and re-booking with someone else if needed.
7. Skin Issues
If you have been facing any problems with your skin, discuss them with your makeup artist well in advance as part of your pre-wedding skin care regimen. Some professionals may suggest your pre-makeup treatments, while others will advise you on what kind of cosmetics will suit your skin the best under such circumstances.
8. Travel and Distance
While booking the venue for your makeup, make sure you keep important aspects like distance from your home and the wedding venue in mind. An average bridal makeup package will take about 2-and-half hours and of course can stretch longer. Debosmita, a lawyer and blogger, shares what she learned from her experience of preparing for her wedding up until the big day. She writes, “It will help you to a great extent if you finish shopping for all aspects of your bridal wear and trousseau as early as possible…. I had to make last-minute dashes (as last-minute as 2 days prior to the wedding) to the shops to get small yet important items, which greatly increased my BP level. Same goes for beauty treatments – facials a day prior to your wedding does not help. Eat healthy, drink loads of water, exercise regularly and do necessary beauty treatments from as early as possible.” She also shares an important reminder to delegate responsibilities, “This was not completely possible in my own case, but I have realised that delegating responsibilities to different people is the key to your peace of mind (i).” Which makeup product is best for bridal? It depends on how minimal or how loud you want your makeup to be. While a good concealer, primer, and foundation are required to give you that flawless base, you can opt for highlighters, eyeshadows, liners, and accessories as per your desired bridal look. What is 3D bridal makeup? 3D bridal makeup refers to a technique that focuses on highlighting your best features. Why is bridal makeup expensive? While bridal makeup packages vary in price range, they might seem expensive because they cover all the minute details of hair, makeup, and outfit to make you look your very best on your special day. Courtesy: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9
Illustration: Essential Things To Look For In A Bridal Makeup Package
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