BRIDAL TRIAL

EVERY BRIDE SHOULD BEGIN WITH A MAKEUP CONSULTATION. During this consultation you will be asked to describe your current makeup routine and what you want to look like on your wedding day. Other important items to discuss are the location of your wedding (indoors/outdoors), time of day, colors, flowers and the ambiance of the wedding. Do you want a romantic, vintage, modern or natural look? Finally, the most important piece, the wedding dress! The color (warm/cool), neckline, jewelry and hairstyle will influence the look for your big day!

For your trial, wear a button down shirt as close to the color of your dress as possible, and also on the wedding day. If you show up in sweat pants and a t-shirt, it may be hard to envision the look for your wedding day. If you don’t have a button down close in color, wear something dressy to your trial. Also, have your veil and jewelry available if already picked out.

It’s important to communicate what you like and dislike about makeup during your trial. Being open and clear with your artist will give you comfort knowing they understand your preferences down to the lip color.

Schedule your first trial no further than 2 months before your wedding date. If you plan to change your look at all (hair and/or skin color) wait to schedule your trial until your look is complete.. If you plan to tan your skin or have a spray tan applied for your wedding day, make sure you have it done for your trial as well. Depending on your desired style, we can recommend either air dry or wet hair for your appointment. We can send examples of our work if you have specific concerns; such as, wedding hairstyles for short hair, mother of the bride styles, and bridesmaids hair styles from past weddings. Your bridal hair and makeup should be done by a professional stylist and makeup artist to ensure you look and feel your best!

If you will be doing your own touch ups (lip color, powder) day-of, our artists can order the products used and provide them to you before your wedding day. Simply provide your stylist with a list of the items you would like during trial (lipstick, gloss, powder, blush, etc.).

Please feel free to call us at 970-923-3302 for more information about our wedding hair and makeup services, or to schedule an appointment at our downtown Aspen salon. If you are nearby, we also provide mobile beauty services for your convenience.

2-4 weeks before wedding day

Get a facial 1-2 weeks before arriving in Aspen or before you wedding day, start prepping your skin the moment you know you’re getting married if you have skin conditions that need to be addressed. Exfoliate your face, and if you have chapped lips, apply Aquaphor or original Blistex cream, the night before our trial, as well as the morning of.

DO NOT have your face or brows waxed right before your trial or wedding day. Your makeup will not easily blend; 7-10 days should be fine.

Do not pop any pre-wedding pimples. Instead use Visine to remove redness. Also, be sure to not dry out blemishes, as this makes it more difficult to flawlessly cover the area with makeup.

Day of

Stay hydrated, and keep SPF on your skin prior to your wedding and most importantly, drink an exorbitant amount of water before arriving to your high altitude wedding destination.

Exfoliate your lips by using a wash cloth and lip balm after your shower. This will help your lipstick stay on longer and create a smooth surface for application.

Let us take care of the rest!

MOTHERS & WEDDING PARTY

BLOW OUTS – Arrive with wet, clean hair, or at least damp. Please do not apply product.

UP DO – For a full updo, it is best if the hair has been washed either the night before or the same morning dependent upon how often you wash your hair normally. Slightly “dirty” hair often holds updo styling much longer than newly clean hair. Generally, it is a good idea to blow dry your hair upside down after using volumizing mousse or blow dry product if you will be blow drying your hair prior to the updo styling.

2-4 Weeks Prior

We strongly encourage photo examples of your desired makeup and hair style. This allows our artists and stylists to be prepared, without having to experiment extensively during your trial. You can share these photos via email or if you have a pin board created, you can share that with us when ready.

Make sure your eyebrows are groomed at least 1 week prior to your wedding day.

Get a facial 2-3 weeks before the event. Exfoliate the night before and if you have chapped lips apply Aquaphor or original Blistex cream the night before and the morning of.

If anyone has undesirable tan lines, have them apply gradual self-tanner to the lighter areas for two weeks to help even the areas. We recommend Jergens in fair to light for most skin tones.

Get plenty of rest (at least try to), hydrate (a lot) and gently exfoliation each day for glowing skin. Check your chest and back for any blemishes and use an anti-acne body wash with a plastic brush to help clear the areas.

Keep SPF on your skin prior to arriving, and most importantly, as soon as you arrive!

Day of

Shower first thing in the morning so you’re ready for the bride’s festivities, regardless of your appointment time. Also, remove all makeup the night prior.

Show up with a clean, moisturized face.

Clearly communicate your makeup likes and dislikes. Being open and clear with your artist will only give you comfort knowing they understand your preferences.

Inform your stylist of any skin issues before makeup application. Bring lipstick and/or gloss for festivity touch-ups.

EXTRA TIPS TO CONSIDER

Are your bridesmaids going to have their hair and makeup done on your wedding day? It’s best to have a consistent and professional look applied by the experts!

Purchase blotting papers to eliminate shine for photos. You then won’t need additional product.

Avoid any new skincare products or procedures (facials, microdermabrasion, etc.) at least 1 month prior to your wedding or event.

If you use eye cream, be sure to use at night. Creams need time to absorb fully and to work their best during the skin’s rejuvenation process. If you use an eye product during the day, try serums or rollers. These products absorb quickly and provide great results without creasing after makeup application.

For the wedding day, the bridal party should wear loose button-down tops and no bras (they will leave unwanted marks on the skin).

Please remember if you or anyone in the bridal party is doing an updo or curls, do not wash your hair the morning of the wedding. For best results hair should be washed the day before and kept free of styling products.

If you have naturally curly hair, let us know how you like them styled. We can arrange for extra time or an in-salon appointment prior to the wedding day to ensure you’re curls are well taken care of before event day styling. We can de-tangle, deep condition, and dry with or without twist out for the curl definition you prefer. Already had your wash? No problem! We can co-wash for added weight and definition.

Pick one or two styles for your hairstylist to choose from and keep in mind the more complicated the style, the longer it will take.

Clarify with the wedding party prior to the wedding day what each person will owe for hair and makeup. This avoids last-minute confusion settling the bill.

Create a playlist or ask a friend to create a playlist with your favorite music to help you relax and enjoy the day.

Pack your jewelry, shoes, perfume, undergarments, something old, something borrowed, and something blue, along with any sentimental items you want to have with you, before you start hair and makeup. This will leave you relaxed during your pampering.

Have your planner provide snacks during the morning and afternoon. An empty stomach plus adrenaline equals a fainting spell waiting to happen.

On the wedding day, be sure the flowers/bouquets are blotted with towels if they are in water before the bridal party picks them up to avoid dress water marks.