Jessica and Andrew's Big Day

Saturday August 20th was the Big Day for friends of mine Jessica and Andrew.  The wedding took place at Hotel Laguna and the ceremony was beautiful.  It took place outside with the sounds of the waves crashing in the background.

I did the makeup for 5 bridesmaids and the bride.  The theme was natural yet dramatic.  I enhanced each girl's features and all the bridesmaids had beautiful eyes.  I was able to use colors that really made their eyes pop.  The bride looked beautiful, very old hollywood. 

As I was working on each girl I realized that nothing goes as planned and that plenty of factors dictate how much time there is to work on each girl.  Here a few tips to keep in mind on the day of the wedding:

1. Even if the wedding is an evening affair the makeup artist and hair stylist should both arrive early.  I arrived at 8 a.m., but the wedding didnt' start until 5 p.m.

2. Make sure that your kit is organized and that you know where everything is.

3. Make sure that you have a trial with the bride at least 2-3 months before the wedding and possibly one more 2 weeks before.  It is important to create a perfect look and to know exactly what the bride wants.  It's the perfect time to discuss looks for the entire bridal party.

4. Most importantly make sure the bride and bridal party feel beautiful.