You have booked your hair and make-up artist, now what?
Here is a quick and easy article to guide you through the most common questions I get from my clients about trials
How far ahead should I book my trial?
This varies from artist to artist! I am fairly chilled and really don’t like having a super busy calendar too far in advance,
because I take a lot of fashion and commercial work which usually happens during the week.
My advice is to book your trial 3 to 9 months before the wedding day.
Which is a wildly big range.
So here is how I would break it down further:
Type A bride: you are super organised, have a spreadsheet with ALL the details, need multiple schedules. Book your trial 6 to 9 months before!
Type B bride: you are a bit all over the place, you barely have your dress picked out, but you know you are getting married! Book your trial 1 to 3 months before.
Typically, I try to have all trials for my summer weddings during winter and spring. Peak season starts at the end of April for me, so I like to do trials from December to April. However, I am very flexible and I have had trials literally the week before the wedding. It’s absolutely fine!
Should I know exactly what I want before the trial?
Yes and no. You should definitely have an idea in mind. It’s extremely hard to work with someone who doesn’t know what they want at all.
You need to do your research and scour the internet for inspiration. How? Keep reading and I shall tell you.
Before the trial, you should create a mood board (pinterest is great) with the general vibe of your hair and make-up.
During the consultation part of the trial, I will be able to advise you based on your skin type, facial features and hair type.
What if I don’t like the hair and make-up?
That’s part of the process! The trial is a test, it’s not a finished product. It’s a moment for you and your artist to get to know each other and figure out what works. You don’t want to find out on your wedding morning, which is why you need a trial!
Most brides have feedback after the trial. Curls may not hold, the make-up might be too glowy, or you may want to change blush colour. It’s okay!
It’s hard to envision the finished look, when you are not in your dress, jewellery and flowers. I promise you, it will all come together on the wedding day!
How should I prepare?
Okay, this is the important part. Please take notes!
These are the non negotiables for a successful trial:
Have a good skincare routine. I can’t make your skin look amazing if you don’t look after it. Exfoliate, hydrate and take care of yourself!
Have a haircut that works with your desired look. If you want a bouncy blowdry, you need layers. If you want Hollywood waves, you need clip in extensions! We can chat through options before the trial!
Research! As I was saying before, please have a somewhat clear idea of what you want. Find celebrities who look like you, look at their red carpet looks and see what you like. Red carpet beauty is the closest to bridal and it’s super helpful! Please beware of all the AI photos on pinterest.
Wear a white top, ideally with a similar neckline as your dress. It just helps create the vision!
I hope this was helpful! If you are a 2027/28 bride looking for your bridal hair and make-up artist, feel free contact me at info@margheritasbrides.com
You can see my pricing and get my availability here.
I offer editorial bridal hair and make-up for the fashion forward bride. I am based in Fulham, and work across London, the UK and Internationally!
Margherita
