Prepare for your Wedding Day Makeup Session

  • Arrive with a clean face:

    • Please wash your face prior to your session (your artist will tone, treat & hydrate).

  • Prepare your skin ahead of time for best results:

    • Use a premium skin care routine for your skin type (wash, toner, moisturize & SPF) for at least 60 days leading up to the big day.

    • Exfoliate 2-3 times per week (for most skin).

    • If you suffer from dry skin, it’s important to get on a high quality moisturizing routine- please schedule a consultation.

    • We recommend you do a #60daywaterchallenge leading up to your wedding!

  • Sensitive skin

    • We use premium non-allergenic products, but please specify any skin sensitivities in your preview survey.

    • Please be sure to tell your artist of any allergies (includes bridal party).

  • Bridal Party/MOB/Guest Makeup

    • If your bridal party/guests opted out of a makeup trial, please have each person bring a clear, front facing makeup look. If adding lashes not previously booked please let your artist know upon sitting.

  • Purchasing Makeup 

    • Your artist will provide all tools and products needed for the day!

    • If you would like to purchase touch up kits for yourself or party please let us know before booking your trial.

Prepare for your Wedding Day Hair Session

  • Arrive with clean hair:

    • You should wash and dry your hair the night before or morning of your wedding.

    • If you would prefer that we blow it out, let us know so we can add the service and extra time to your booking.

    • Your stylist will use product to ‘dirty up’ your hair if necessary, so no need to worry about your hair being ‘too clean’!

  • Curly hair:

    • If you want a style with your natural curl pattern, please wash and air dry before your session.

    • If you want a style with a more finished curl, then please blowout your hair prior to your glam session. If you would prefer that we blow it out, let us know so we can add the service and extra time to your booking.

  • Hair Extensions

    • Please make us aware if you're using hair extensions as in most cases we need to plan additional time.

  • Bridal Party/MOB/Guest Hair

    • If your bridal party/guests opted out of a hair trial, please have each person submit their inspiration images to you ahead of time with as many different views of the look possible (pay attention to details such as type or curl, part placement, volume level). Please compile those images into a spreadsheet or email and send to maryashanti@madeuponthego.com so we can

Timing your Sessions:

  • Each individual service will take 30-60 minutes (with the exception of Full Glam), depending on hair length, thickness & desired style.

  • Additional time may be added if your hair needs to be set in curls before styling or if you’d like us to blow your hair out before styling, etc.

  • Prior to your wedding, your artist will create a schedule for you and your bridal party’s services, please be on time. Our artist are specially trained to stay on schedule to ensure for a stress free session. Please trust your artist guidance day of with timing!

  • Please be mindful of distractions such as cell phone use, side conversations and interruptions during services. Stopping mid application will affect the quality of your services. Many of our beauty products have a drying time of seconds and cannot be properly blended when stopping even for 5 seconds. In the event of constant interruption your artist may stop performing services and request you session be placed at the end and take the next client. This is not to be rude but to be efficient and protect the integrity of your makeup!