The Bridal Trial

  • When To Book

    I recommend scheduling your trial on a day when you can wear your makeup for at least four hours before removing it. This allows you to see how everything wears and feels throughout the day.

    The timing of your trial in relation to your wedding date doesn’t matter. I take detailed notes and photos to ensure your look is recreated seamlessly on your wedding day. You’re welcome to schedule your trial whenever it works best for you—many brides choose a day when they have plans, such as a dinner, event, or celebration.

    How to Book & Availability

    Trials can be booked directly through my online booking site, linked below.

    Availability opens on the 1st of each month for the following month (for example, June appointments become available on May 1st).

    November through April typically offers the most availability, including weekends. If you’re hoping for a weekend appointment, this is the best time to book.

    May through October is peak wedding season, so availability—especially weekends—is more limited.

    If you’re traveling from out of state or have a specific date in mind that isn’t showing as available, feel free to email me, I’ll always do my best to accommodate when possible.

    After You Book

    Once your trial is booked online, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your appointment details, studio address, and consent forms.

    Driving directions are also included. I recommend having these pulled up, as maps can sometimes direct clients to the back of the building rather than the main parking lot.

  • Complete Your Questionnaire

    Once your trial is booked, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your appointment details and consent forms.

    One of these consent forms is your questionnaire. We talk through this questionnaire together at your appointment. (Please make sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see the confirmation email come through.)

    Find Inspiration Photos

    Browse my Instagram and Portfolio for inspiration. I’ve also created a Pinterest board featuring artist-taken photos for more realistic references. You’re welcome to browse elsewhere on Pinterest as well—just keep in mind many images can be heavily edited or AI-generated. They’re great for color and style inspiration, but I always like to set realistic expectations when translating those looks to real life.

    If you don’t wear makeup daily, this step is especially helpful in identifying what you’re naturally drawn to. And if it feels overwhelming, don’t overthink it! Just save anything you like and we’ll talk through it together.

    These images are simply a starting point. They help guide preferences like color, depth, and overall style, and I’ll ask several questions about the images and tailor everything to best suit your features.

    Tips for Finding Inspiration

    • Look for photos of women with similar skin tone, eye color, and hair color

    • Choose images where the eye makeup is clearly visible

    • Save full looks or individual elements you like (eyes, skin, lips, etc.)

    Prepare Your Overall Look

    Your trial is a test run of your bridal look, so coming in feeling “put together” makes a big difference.

    • If you plan to get a spray tan for your wedding, try to have one before your trial

    • Style your hair (it doesn’t need to be professional, just polished and done)

    • Wear white and a top with a neckline similar to your dress

    Seeing everything together—hair, makeup, and in white—will give you a much better feel for how your final look will come together on your wedding day, especially if wearing makeup isn’t a regular occurrence for you.

    Skin Prep

    Please arrive with clean, exfoliated skin. This allows your makeup to apply smoothly and wear beautifully throughout the day.

  • Consultation

    Together, we’ll review your inspiration photos and Bridal Trial Questionnaire.

    We’ll discuss what best compliments your skin tone and features, along with the most suitable products for your skin type.

    We can also go over skin prep, skincare recommendations, and anything else you’d like guidance on.

    Creating Your Look

    After discussing your vision, I’ll begin applying your bridal makeup.

    Once complete, we can make any adjustments to ensure everything feels just right.

    I’ll also take detailed photos and notes to reference on your wedding day.

    After Your Trial

    Plan to wear your makeup for the rest of the day so you can see how it looks and feels over time.

    Take note of any changes you’d like to make for your wedding day. Whether that’s adjusting colors, adding more glow, or addressing areas that felt oily or dry throughout the day.

    Your trial is designed for refinement, so I always encourage you to be thoughtful and detailed with your feedback so we can adjust as needed on your wedding morning.

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