Is the Price Always Right?
A bride’s final look is one of the most important aspects of their wedding day. Everything from the gown to the hair has to be perfect, with impeccable makeup to match! So, should you hire someone to bring that vision to life or handle it yourself? We’ve broken down 10 pros for each route.
1. Less Wedding Day Stress
After a year of prep and hundreds, if not thousands of dollars spent on your big day, the last thing brides want is something else to worry about. Professional makeup artists alleviate some wedding stress and can tick a big goal off the list.
2. The Pros Have Better Products
You might have an arsenal of makeup at your fingertips but pros have the good stuff. From high-end brands to top-shelf tools, the artists bring their A-game to your wedding, so you know you’re getting the best bang for your buck.
3. Brides Get a Trial Run
Makeup artists give trial-run looks to their clients—you’ll never have to worry about last-minute stress when you plan. Booking appointments lets them experiment with various looks and nail down which one works best for you.
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4. A Special Day Deserves Special Treatment
Let’s be honest, brides deserve the best on their big day. There’s nothing wrong with indulging in a spot of special treatment. We fully support any bride who’d rather sit back and relax while a team of pros gets them picture-perfect.
5. Less Room for Error
As relaxing as DIY makeup can be, makeup artists earned their title. They’ll not only follow your wishes to a T, but they’ll also ensure your makeup stays put throughout the night. Their products guarantee any crying at the altar or sweating on the dancefloor won’t wreck your vision.
6. Artists Save a Lot of Time
Brides spend enough time getting ready before the ceremony, and makeup artists shave a few hours off your schedule. They’ll make sure you’re relaxed, check in throughout the session, and won’t take longer than your trial run did. Their artistry is much-needed peace of mind on a hectic morning.
7. The Pros Nail Your Vision
It’s called makeup artistry for a reason! Think of your face like a blank canvas—have you ever tried to draw something you couldn’t quite get perfect? Artists are your best friends, exercising their expertise to bring your visions to life.
8. You’ll Look Picture Perfect
Though some brides aren’t interested in a “heavier” look, artists use more product to ensure better photographs. Without enough makeup, those expensive pictures don’t always pick up all your hard work. Artists know how to make you sparkle.
9. Some Brides Aren’t Makeup Savvy
Not everybody can pick up a sponge and blend the pros, but that’s okay! Makeup artists have years of experience, following your desires without hesitation. Whether you strive for simplicity or want to get dolled up to the nines, let the professionals handle it.
10. You Can Pamper Yourself
There’s no shame in pampering yourself—especially on your wedding day! You deserve to feel like a movie star at least once in your life, so splurge on an artist if you want to.
Despite the benefits of professional makeup artistry, not every bride opts for that route. Let’s dive into ten reasons why DIY makes more sense for some.
1. DIY is Easier for Some Brides
Some brides have modest backyard weddings. Others have intimate receptions. The point is, plenty of brides enjoy the simple things in life. Straightforward gals don’t want to spend hours on their makeup, let alone indulge in an artist!
2. Professional Makeup is Excessive
It’s true—the more makeup you wear, the better chance you have of it showing up in photographs. However, not every bride wants their face caked with makeup. Many brides would rather embrace their own look than feel like someone different on their wedding day.
3. You Save Money
Makeup artists seem like a steal compared to other wedding expenses, but they’re still several hundred dollars. Modest weddings call for modest prices and some brides are happier to forego the added expense. If you can do it at home, and like the final look, go for it!
4. Some Brides Get Swindled
Have you ever noticed that every friend’s sister’s cat’s babysitter is a makeup artist? While they could be amazing (and give you a nice break on price), they could also be more amateur than you’d hoped; some brides find themselves in an obligatory pickle, especially when they know the person.
5. Brides Find the Routine Calming
Many brides love doing their own makeup. Some women find it more stressful to let another person take the reigns and interfere with such a calming routine. If you’re this kind of person, feel free to skip the pros and give yourself that hour of serenity.
6. You Have Full Control
You can do all the trials. You can explain your every vision to the pros. But at the end of the day, the only person who knows you is you. You know what you like better than anyone, and it’s that kind of control that puts brides at ease on the wedding day.
7. Some Brides Embrace Bare Skin
When we think of brides, we often think of a full face of makeup and a stunning gown. Times have changed, though! A lot of people embrace bare skin, tea-length dresses, different colors for their gowns—you name it. Sometimes, professional makeup doesn’t make sense.
8. You Know What You Like
From cosmetic brands to final looks, you know what you want. While the pros can bring your vision to life, they can also deviate further than you expected and leave you disappointed. If you have an idea in mind and know how to get there, you can absolutely go it alone.
9. You Get Some Alone Time
You’re in for a full day of mingling, speeches, and dancing—of course you want alone time! Makeup routines give you much-deserved quiet, nothing but you and the mirror for at least an hour. For some, that peace preps them for the night ahead.
10. It’s Your Day
It’s your day and you can do what you want. Just because your SIL had a makeup artist doesn’t mean you need one too. Just because those magazines tell you it’s worth it, doesn't mean you’ll find the same value. In the end, it’s all about what you want!
