SubhaStar Make-up

First off I would like to dedicate this post to my older sister who is just recently engaged...  I jokingly refer to her as newly bethrothed.

Welcome to all you brides out there planning your nuptials, and Congratulations on your upcoming big day!

I want to give a bit of insight to the make-up application set up.  Of course starting out you will want to collect information about the make-up artists in your area.  Word of mouth and internet searches are popular and useful ways to go about this.   I try to keep my website (www.subhastarmakeup.com) up-to-date with my latest jobs and photo shoots.  I have a small section of my website portfolio with bridal pictures, but I really encourage you to check out all the pictures in my portfolio because I believe that they showcase my range as a make-up artist. 

First step in securing a make-up artist is to set up a trial application.  I think this is best to schedule on a day that you have another special event, either a bridal shower, engagement pictures, or a nice dinner out with your fiance.  That way you can enjoy the make-up fully, possibly have photos to see how it looks on film, and see how it wears for an extended time period. 

For the trial it's a good idea to bring pictures of make-up looks you are interested in, go through some of those bridal magazines you have and tear out pages of photos you like.  I have a large binder of tear sheets and I always bring that for the bride to flip through.  During the trial application I collect information to help piece together the look and feel that the bride wants for her wedding.  We go through date, times, locations and # of bridal party members who are also getting their make-up done.  I charge the same amount for each make-up application.  I know some brides are weary of requesting their wedding party to take on another expense.  A way some brides address this issue is to split that expense with their bridesmaids. 

After the trial application is completed and I have collected all necessary information I put it together in a contract that I mail out within a week.  That contract confirms that I will be booked for that date and time and # of make-up applications.  I also require a deposit which is typically half of the total amount. 

I hope this has been helpful!  Feel free to contact me with any questions.  I am available for Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana brides, travel expenses are negotiable for any brides outside that region.