Why Do Wedding Hair and Makeup Trials Cost?
by Marianna Vigliotti on September 09, 2017
How do you find a wedding hair and makeup artist with out spending hundreds of dollars on trial after trial, and why do they cost in the first place, if they are a trial? Does this sound like you? Your not the only bride who is wanting her wedding hair and makeup to be perfect. Here are some tips and guidelines and a bit of education as to why trials cost, and how to find the right artist in order to have a successful trial.
First and foremost, a wedding hair and makeup trial starts with researching your artist. Look for reviews, and images of their work but also, how they conduct business, will say everything in the initial discovery email.
Next, it starts with you. Yes, YOU! As artists we cant read minds and when you tell us you want “natural makeup” that might mean different to the artist versus you, especially, if you arent used to wearing makeup at all! We recommend starting to wear a bit more makeup, if your not used to wearing any at all just so you and your skin can get used to the look and feeling. Also, getting on a good skin care routine is also recommend so your wedding hair and makeup can look prestine and less cakey. Makeup doesnt look good on dry, dehydrated or under nourished skin.
As artists, we base our rates on time, product, and experience.
For the artist, there is a lot of experience that goes into making sure a brides trial is successful! One, knowing how to work and communicate with the bride is critical in being able to pin point the exact wedding hair and makeup look she’s going for and make her happy. Knowing how to work with the right foundation and products and see how they are oxidizing on her and knowing if they are oxidizing the wrong way, to be able to make that change – at the time of the trial. All this comes from the LEVEL of experience the artist or artists have.
If the brides not happy with certain looks, knowing how to communicate with the bride and help her get to the level she’s wanting. Its kind of like “Say Yes to the Dress” if you ever watched that show but its say “yes to the wedding hair and makeup!!” This entire process can take up to 2 hours. and thats why we put a rate on a bridal trial.
Last, Professionalism, professionalism- its such a key factor in creating a gorgeous look for a happy bride!
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Greetings, my beauties! Welcome to a haven of insider bridal makeup advice, wedding inspirations, and so much more. I’m Marianna Vigliotti, a triple-certified professional makeup artist and licensed esthetician. I’m the guiding force, mentor, and transformative artist behind Mar & Co Beauty – an acclaimed mobile hair and makeup service with a global footprint. Born into a family of artists, I was destined to express my creativity. My journey in the beauty industry started at 17, and since then, I’ve been captivated by its transformative power. Trained by top international makeup artists and enriched with the diverse cultural experiences of Los Angeles, I’ve brought an innovative and contemporary approach to the East Coast.
With Mar & Co Beauty, my goal is to affirm that every woman can discover and enhance her inner beauty. I aim to inspire women worldwide to gain confidence and embrace their unique beauty through makeup transformation. Enjoying my journey as a mother to a beautiful daughter and cherishing my family moments, I invite you to join me in this beautiful journey.
-Warmly, Marianna Vigliotti-
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I have to say with working with so many people coming from all over the place to get married Brianna and her team have this down to a science. Victoria came in and was absolutely AMAZING! I could not have dreamed of a more wonderful person to help make my day exactly as I had hoped for. My Mother In Law also looked amazing as for someone who is older, fairer skin and doesn’t wear a lot of makeup Victoria was great at communicating with her and making sure she looked great!- 7/31/18
Mandy S.
Wonderful, wonderful job! I am in the beauty business, in Chicago, & 7 of us girls traveled to Vegas for a birthday. I am so happy I found such a wonderful business!!!! Not only was Victoria fun and professional, she did beyond amazing job taking her time with each of us, she worked her butt off and worked late on a Saturday.- 12/13/2016
Megan B.
This was the single most relaxing moment I had prior to my marriage! If there is something that can happen in your day that makes you feel more relaxed, this is priceless! I did not have to look in the mirror to see the result, I only had to look in my husband’s eyes to know what a wonderful job they did! -6/13/2013
M.K.
Lisa and Kristi were amazing!!! I had myself and a party of 8 girls including moms, and we all looked incredible! It was hard finding a team that accommodated such a large party, and these girls rocked it! They both asked alot of questions which I appreciated and I felt like a princess on my special day! -8/7/2017
Rachel Lim
“You always dream to be the most beautiful bride on your wedding day and I can say with confidence that Bri far exceeded my expectations.When I saw myself in the mirror I was in such awe and in shock how beautiful I was that I couldn’t believe it was me! I looked that stunning all because of her!”
Victoria Cook
“I felt like a celebrity and hair and makeup held up all day with no problems at all.”
Megan Duggar
“Professional, talented and such a sweetheart. Brianna made me look beautiful – it was still me but an enhanced version!”
Julie Takanashi
“The next day I was looking through photos and started crying, because I have never felt more beautiful in my entire life. It was so surreal and I couldn’t believe the pictures were me. You far exceeded my expectations of what I wanted to look like on my wedding day and you made me look and exactly how I hoped to and more!”
Kailee OMahoney
February 8, 2016
“I have never felt more beautiful and sexy than when she did my makeup. She is so talented and I trust her opinion 100%. I can tell she really wants to not only make me look good but make me feel good to!”
Kimberly Clizbe
February 25, 2016
“I felt like a movie star! Bri is AMAZING! She truly captured my personality and the feel of my wedding in my makeup. I felt so glamorous and beautiful.”
Heidi Gifford