Why does the bride cost more? | Las Vegas Wedding Makeup Artist
by Marianna Vigliotti on February 23, 2019
With weddings being costly, Las Vegas wedding makeup artist, Brianna Michelle breaks down the cost of what goes into your cost of a wedding hair and makeup session.
You Get What You Pay For
We have all heard that term, right? Well instead of just taking someone’s word for it, I am here to break it down for you from a business perspective.
First and foremost, the bride service is always more than the rest of her wedding party because we do spend way more time with the bride! Those extra dollars help go into all the online consultations and time we spend emailing back and forth to ensure her day runs smooth. In addition, there are business licensing fees, beauty uniforms for all employees, makeup products, brush cleaners, continued education, phone bills, office supplies, gas, and administration fees. There is, also, the time of packing and cleaning brushes after a days work and emailing back and forth to make sure you wedding day runs smooth. These aren’t even all the expenses it takes to run a business, but you get the point, as you need to think in the employees payments too, but for these you can use a software like paystub to make everything easier. There is also a consultant that evaluates business and leadership ideas, from you can take classes.
These additional costs are factored into every bridal appointment. It is industry standard to spend way more time on the bride on her wedding day. Make sure your artist is spending more time with you to make sure you are happy with the overall look. I mean it is “your special day!” You don’t want cheap makeup, and makeup isn’t cheap. Your wedding day is not something you want to get at the bargain price for $49.99.
Las Vegas Wedding Makeup Artist Tips
If your looking to gain a quality wedding hair and makeup artist, it is best to book early. That way, also you can have time to save for the wedding, so it doesn’t feel your forking out a tin of money all at once. I know some brides book a year and a half in advance for their wedding, so they do not feel the financial pressure. This will help you slowly be able to pay off your wedding vendors, and feel great about the good quality of people you have hired for the big day!
XOXO, Brianna Michelle
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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