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| The most common misconception about on-location services by Makeup by Keri Ann |
Yes, makeup services, do need to be part of the budget.
If you want an exceptional, personalized service for your special event, you need to know how much you can afford to spend.
Having someone come to your location to do your makeup should cost more than you would pay to go to a department store.
You are paying for someone's time & talent and you are paying them to come to serve you, so you don't have to fight traffic, parking and crowds.
Convenience services are considered a luxury and the pricing should reflect that.
There are also charges you may not expect:
- Many artists will charge more for airbrush makeup.
- Many artists will only apply false lashes for an additional fee.
- Many artists charge for travel.
- Some artists will only travel on-location for a minimum number of clients.
You will also need to be prepared to save your date with a contract and a retainer.
Before you contact artists and get sticker shock, do your homework and research what you are expected to pay at a brick & mortar location. Once you have a baseline, then you need to calculate how much additional time you will need for traffic, parking, etc. - and don't forget to double that time, because you need to factor in a round trip visit.
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| Most common misconceptions about makeup application/services by Makeup by Keri Ann |
I hope you've enjoyed my series of Makeup Myths and have found them helpful.
You can view all the rest of them by clicking on the links below.
Makeup Myth #2 - I Want Airbrush Makeup for My Event
Makeup Myth #3 - I Need to Wear Significantly More Makeup Than Usual for Photos
Makeup Myth #4 - I Don't Think I Need to Wear False Lashes
Makeup Myth #5 - I Don't Need to Wear Makeup
Makeup Myth #6 - I Don't Need to Wear Lipstick
Makeup Myth #7 - One Person Should Be Able to Do Hair & Makeup for Everyone
For my wedding my make up artist gave a discount if you also did a practice run with her. Which I highly consider including with your make-up budget. It helped both of us understand exactly what I wanted on the day of, and that way everything went smoothly the day of. Worth every penny!
ReplyDeleteThank you for talking about the importance of a trial - they are very helpful to the client & the artist. I always suggest doing a trial for the engagement session if possible.
DeleteThis is great to know! I'll need this next year for when I need to get my hair and makeup done for my wedding.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your upcoming wedding! Glad you found my info helpful!
DeleteGreat list and I couldn't agree more! I had 5 bridesmaids for my wedding and definitely needed a team to get us all ready in time.
ReplyDelete-Linh
It is a team effort , Linh, but many don't realize how much time it takes to get a whole group ready.
DeleteSUPER helpful! I'm horrible with makeup and planning ahead so thank you :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Fit Armadillo! I post weekly general makeuo tips on FB, Instagram and Twitter - if you need a little makeup advice :)
ReplyDeleteThis is really helpful information that is good to know
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Thank you BNBstyling!
DeleteMy best friend is getting married in November and since we live together I've been moving through the entire wedding planning process with her. She will def find this super informative! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Kathleen!
DeleteI love the myth about photography friendly makeup needs to be caked on - I've had to learn this the hard way as a bridesmaid. Love this post!!
ReplyDeleteSummer, I am afraid too many bridesmaids have had the same experience! I always tell my clients they should never feel uncomfortable with makeup. If you wind up with too much on, tell your artist and ask them to blend some out.
DeleteGreat Tips! Especially the myth about more make-up is better. I love make-up, think it is so fun! But too much is too much!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bonnie!
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