Communication, communication, communication! It is the key.

It is so difficult to get what is in your head and put it into words, so take pictures! Bring magazine clippings and try to figure out exactly what you want on your day.

Just know that you imagine a perfectly pigmented pink (which is wonderful), however every makeup artist will have about 10 different shades of that pink. So, any pictures or items that convey your idea are always greatly appreciated.

Also, please do not hesitate to ask questions! We are the experts in the field, so we love sharing tips and tricks.

Makeup artists are so well-versed and have tons of knowledge and experience, we just need to know what you want! Afterall, it is your very special day!

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Evonne began in the business 7 short years ago with help from a great mentor that showed her the ropes. She was trained by the best trainers in the business and then certified later that year. She has worked for MAC in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area for over 2 1/2 years and has been able to create the most awe-inspiring makeup. She is also experienced in several cosmetic Trend Shows, school dances, and wedding make-up.

Skin and Makeup Musts

• Book your make up trial so you know exactly how you will look on you wedding day. Trial as many colours as you need to be confident you love the final effect. Photograph the result so you can look back and reassure yourself that you are extremely happy. 
• Book an appointment with your beautician for 1 week before the wedding day for any waxing and facials you may need.
• Book a manicure and pedicure for a few days before your wedding day.
• Be very careful to cleanse, tone and moisturise for the week prior to the wedding.
• Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day for the week prior to flush toxins out of your body and to hydrate your skin. 
• Moisturise you face lightly on the morning of the wedding before the Make Up Artist arrives.
• Do not put any make up on- including cover stick… The Make Up Artist will do that all for you.
• Try and have as much sleep in the week prior to the wedding to look and feel bright and refreshed and eliminate bags under your eyes and dark circles.
• If you usually use Visine/eye drops pop some in before the Make Up Artist arrives to give your eyes a clear fresh feel.

Hair Musts

• Book a hair trial and try to make this for a day that you are going somewhere special like someone else’s wedding, your hen’s night, a ball or Christmas party. Make sure the final style is perfect and photograph the ‘do’. 
• Book in and have your colour and a trim done a week before the wedding. Try not to make any drastic changes to either the colour or the style that you might regret on the day and that may change the way your wedding hairstyle looks.
• Wash and blowdry your hair the night before the wedding day. Make sure it is completely dry before the Hair Stylist arrives on the wedding morning.

Setting the Stage

• On the day prior to the wedding lay out your beauty items for the wedding day so that you can find them easily… these include your tiara/hair crystals, your veil (hanging if possible), your deodorant, your perfume, your jewelry, face moisturiser, eye drops.
• Make sure you have food prepared for the wedding day. You will need to eat a decent breakfast and then have platters of light, nutritious finger food to graze on throughout the day. This is extremely important. You will be faint and nauseous if you do not eat. See my wedding day menu for ideas of light and fun platters that are easy to prepare and that will give you the energy to get you through till your reception. 
• Set up an area with either a large dining table or 2 small tables for the Hair and Make Up Artists. The Make Up Artist will need a large window to face her bride for natural light if possible. The Hairdresser will need a power point nearby and good overhead lighting.
• Have a lovely candle lit bubble bath and then go to bed as early as you can for some beauty sleep.
• Wake and enjoy every single moment of your special day. Make sure you get lots of preparation photos of yourself and your bridesmaids to look back and giggle over after the day.

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I have been doing wedding hair now for 16 years and have accumulated this information over time and prepared it for you all because often it is the little things that end up being done at the last minute and make your wedding preparations so much more stressful- I hand it out to my brides and I also have it under Bride’s corner on my website so you can print it off. I hope this helps to make the Hair and Make Up section of your special day run smoothly and stress free!