Professional or DIY Hair and Makeup? (Elopement, Micro Wedding, & Minimony)
Elm & Co Photography - Bridesmaid Hairstyling for a Temecula Campground Wedding
We’ve all been there, including myself. Should I do my make up and hair myself for my wedding? After all, I actually am a make up and hair artist!!…
I went back and forth for my wedding of 115 people. I’ll do my make up, no wait, should I get it done? 2 weeks before my wedding, I contacted an artist friend of mine and asked if she had my day open, and she DID! I BOOKED! Wedding day makeup and hair artists not only make you feel pampered and special on one of the biggest days of your life, but take care of those little details that can get lost in a whirlwind of wedding day details. Will my make up be photo flash-safe? Will it last all day? Will my hair stay? Am I even doing it right? Is this waterproof?
In today’s day where weddings are no longer cookie cutter, there can still be a tendency to DIY your wedding day make up and hair. And before I tell you, DON’T DO IT! Let me explain the value in getting professional services for your day.
Wedding Day Photos - Your photos will be around as long as your union and most likely beyond! They will be propped on nightstands, in photo hallways, enlarged for your spotlight areas! They will be sent out to family, shared and squealed over, posted all over social media! DIY comes with the risk of forgetting that one product or not ensuring that this was waterproof!
Quality of look - Unions are meant to be celebrated, whether guests be many or few. You will be face to face with your friends and close kin and they will see every blend and stroke of make up applied, every hair strand placed up-close and personal. A professional makeup and hair artist knows the tips and tricks to make a beautiful photo ready make up that is also gorgeous in person!
Special Day - This day is still your special day! Even if you are throwing a minimony today and will have your big celebration day later, THIS is the day you will remember as the day you promised to love your partner for the rest of your life. Sit back, be pampered! How often are you the most important person with everyone catering to your whim? Getting your hair and makeup done with a pro ensures not only a great look, but also a calmer day. Choosing the right hair and makeup artist takes the stress out of getting ready and making sure you get everything perfect! Leave that to the professionals!! Sit back, enjoy your mimosa, and indulge in the little luxuries of your day!
Only you can decide in the end, but I hope you see what an important service Wedding day Hair and Makeup is to your special day!
-Ruth
Erin Marton Photo - Getting my Irvine Bride ready
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