YOUR BEAUTY TIMELINE T o help you plan for hair and makeup, here’s a timeline for looking, booking and getting ready for your big day:
6-12 MONTHS: Read reviews of local hair stylists and makeup artists. Be sure to ask your wedding vendors for recommendations — bridal salon staff and your photographer are great resources. Bridal shows are also a good way to find beauty professionals and often provide an opportunity to see their work. Book your hair stylist and makeup artist as soon as possible – especially if you are getting married during a popular month like May or October. Early booking will mean less stress later! 3-6 MONTHS: This is the time to book hair styling and makeup trials. Go over your vision for your hair and makeup with your professionals. Try all your options and take pictures. If possible, book your appointments on a day when you can try on your gown, so you can see your complete look. To help things run smoothly the day of your wedding, keep these timeframes in mind: Bride’s hair and makeup: Allow 1-1/2 hours for your styling. This gives enough time to get it right and to make any tweaks from the trial run. The bride’s makeup should be applied while her hair is being set or after her hair is finished. Bridesmaids’ hair and makeup: Each bridesmaid should allow 35-40 minutes for her hair styling and the same amount of time for her makeup. Hairstyling can range from just a few minutes for a simple primping to an hour or more for an intricate up-do. It is better to overestimate how much time is needed. This allows for different styling choices and last minute add-ons. bridesandweddings.com
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