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| Typical costs: | - On the low end, hair and makeup might cost a total of $70, for a one-time makeup application and an updo or partial updo, at the artist's salon.
- In the mid-range, it might cost $150 or more for an experienced artist to travel to the wedding.
- And on the high end, it can cost $350 to $500 or more for a big-name artist to travel to the wedding and stick around for touch-ups during photos.
- Cost depends heavily on geographic location; large cities can cost double or triple. Makeup artists also charge more if they have to travel to the wedding location and charge an hourly rate of $50 to $125 or more to remain onsite for touch-ups.
- The average bride spends $183 on hair and makeup, according to the Bridal Association of America.
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| What should be included: | - Many wedding makeup artists offer a free consultation and trial run a few months or a few weeks before the wedding. Others charge $100 or more for them.
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| Additional costs: | - Some makeup artists will ask that you provide some or all of your own makeup. Buying makeup can add between $50 and $300 or more to your cost.
- Do not forget to factor in a tip, which would be 15 to 25 percent of the total cost.
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| Discounts: | - Some businesses offer package discounts if a certain number of attendants or family members get their hair and makeup done at the same place.
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| Shopping for wedding day make-up: | - When you go to a consultation, bring photos of colors and styles you like. Also, bring a photo of your dress. During the consultation, let the stylist experiment, and when you find a look you like, make sure she writes everything down.BestWeddingSites.com gives advice on how to get the wedding hair and makeup you want.
- Think about the logistics of your wedding day and how long you want your makeup to last. Hand applied makeup can last eight to ten hours, while airbrushed makeup lasts a few hours longer.
- Be sure to start looking for a makeup artist and hairstylist well in advance of your wedding. Some name artists are booked a year or more in advance. The Knot.com offers a city-by-city guide to vendors.
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Article updated March 2007 |
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