Your Bridal Trial-What Every Bride Should Discuss with their Hairdresser & Makeup Artist

So you're getting closer and closer to your wedding day! What an exciting time of your life. You've chosen the venue, mailed the invitations, even picked out a dress. But have you scheduled one of the most important items on your checklist-your bridal trial?

Your bridal trial is one of the most important and fun things to do of all the events leading up to your wedding day. Bridal trials are all about you! You get to spend some time in the salon with your girlfriends getting pampered, who doesn't like that? It's also the first time you will be seeing just how beautiful you will look on your wedding day! Although this appointment is major fun for you and your wedding party, it is also a very important time to make some pretty tough decisions regarding your hair and makeup needs for your wedding day. The venue, your dress, the type of wedding you are having all play a vital role in determining your overall look for the day. Having a bridal trial will help choose the best style for your hair and makeup that will coordinate with your wedding plans.

 

Your Hair and Makeup

I stress the importance of bridal trials because it’s usually the first time you and your hairstylist and makeup artist meet. This is when they can learn more about your hair and skin. Many times brides have a certain look they have seen in a magazine for their hair and in reality their hair is not thick enough or long enough to achieve that look. You may need hair extentions to get the look you want or you might decide to go with a different look completely. The texture of your hair plays a major role in the hairstyle. You need to go with a style that your hair can support and will last the entire evening. Having an outdoor wedding might mean having a different hairstyle than an indoor wedding. Lighting is important in choosing your makeup, the sun tends to wash you out in photos. Your makeup artist can add more bronzer to make sure you are perfectly shaded in your photos. The humidity, wind, and weather elements all play a role in deciding which look to choose for your wedding.

 

 

 

 

Your Dress

 

Always bring a picture of your wedding dress with you to the consultation. Depending on the cut and style of the dress, your stylist may have better hairstyles that would compliment your dress. Wedding gowns come in all shapes and styles. You want to ensure that your hair matches and compliments your dress. For instance, if you are wearing a modern, sleek satin gown, you may want an elegant updo as a hairstyle. Your stylist might also suggest hairpieces that would accent your hair and dress.

 

Your Wedding Theme

 

Be sure to discuss the overall theme of your wedding with your stylist. There is a big difference between a country themed wedding and a black tie affair. You want to make sure your overall appearance is in line with your theme. Your stylist may have suggestions that you didn’t think of when deciding on a hairstyle or makeup look.

 

Remember your hairstylist and makeup artist are your friend. Their job is to ensure you are fabulous on your wedding day. Equip them with as much information as possible regarding your wedding and in return they will create a look that best suits your needs.


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The Importance of Having a Bridal Trial

With so many new hair and makeup trends it is imperative to have a bridal trial. I cannot tell you the number of brides who have come to me with a trendy bridal look and during the consultation completely change their mind. The advice I always  give my brides is to go for a classic, timeless look that will be beautiful not only today but in the years to come. We have all seen old wedding pictures of brides who went for trendy looks that were hot in their days. But now when you look through their wedding albums those fashionable looks of that time have come and gone and they are left with photos that look "dated." Keeping your look simple but classy will ensure a timeless look that can be appreciated in years to come.

One of my brides, a beautiful girl from Orlando came in with a picture of a bride, thick black eyeliner, winged at the ends. Her lipstick was bright red and her lashes were to the moon and back! Editorially speaking, the bride was stunning. However, this bold makeup rarely looks appealing on every bride. Skin tone, eye shape, and face structure play a major role in this type of trendy look. I'm not saying my bride couldn't pull it off, but after our consultation where she showed me pictures of her dress, her wedding location, and discussed her colors and vibe it was apparent to me this look would not best suit her needs. I did however want her to try the look anyway so if-in-fact she did not like this look, she could know in her mind that she tried it and it just wasn't for her. Here is the look she thought she wanted: 

 

Initially her favorite feature of this look was the bright red lipstick, after our consultation she did not like the red lipstick at all. She is the type of girl that doesn't wear makeup on a daily basis and prefers a more natural look when she does wear makeup. When she saw herself with thick black eyeliner, bright red lips, and winged liner and lashes she felt it was pretty, but it just wasn't her. And that is exactly what I stress to my brides, be YOU on your wedding day. On her actual wedding day this is the look she went with:

 

 

A timeless, classic look that will be stunning when she looks back at her wedding album in the future. She thanked me for my insight and I helped her discover who she really wanted to be on her wedding day. And as you can see, she looked amazing! 

 

It is so important to have a trial before your wedding. Not so that your makeup artist or hairstylist can talk you out of the look you want, but help determine the best possible look for your wedding day. I know weddings are expensive and most bridal trials are not free, but it is in your best interest to splurge a little and get the look you want so that on your wedding day, you are the most beautiful version of YOU!

 

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