Wedding Makeup

Should I Have My Makeup Done For My Wedding?

September 15, 2022

We know weddings come with a lot of costs, and makeup can feel like just another one.  So should you have makeup done for your wedding, or just do it yourself?

That’s what we’re here to answer!

Doing your own makeup can add stress to your day, and possibly set you behind on your wedding-day timeline.   

For these reasons and more, we suggest hiring a skilled professional to do your wedding day makeup. Not only does it take pressure off of you, but it will also ensure that you'll look stunning through every tear, toast, and bite of wedding cake!

Still not convinced you should have your makeup done for your wedding? Keep reading to find out why we think every bride should have her makeup done by professionals for her wedding!

Susan Stripling Photography

Reasons to Have Your Makeup Done for Your Wedding

You’ll have a lot on your mind the day of your wedding. While doing your own makeup may not seem like a big deal now, you’ll be happy you hired someone to do it for you on your big day. Let’s look at a few reasons why you should have your makeup done for your wedding. 

Take the Pressure Off You

Your only focus on your wedding day should be to marry the love of your life, relax and have an absolute blast. Surround yourself with a team of wedding professionals that will take care of the rest. That includes a professional makeup artist. 

The last thing you want is to fret over redoing your smudged eyeliner or realizing at the last minute you didn’t pack blush in your makeup bag. Let someone else handle the small details and take the pressure off of you. 

Relax and Enjoy Being Pampered

Your wedding is a busy day filled with last-minute decisions and lots of shuffling around from place to place. Take time in the makeup chair to relax and enjoy being pampered. You deserve it!

Having someone else do your makeup is the perfect time for you to close your eyes and unwind. A professional will make sure you look and feel like the best version of you at the end of your session. 

Look Flawless in Your Wedding Photos

Your wedding photos hold the treasured memories of the day you married your partner. As you flip through the pages of your album, you want to remember every happy moment. 

What you don’t want to remember is that your mascara smudged halfway through the day, and you didn’t notice until you later saw your reception photos. When you hire a professional artist, they will ensure your wedding day makeup will last all day and look great in every photo. 

Why You Should Hire a Professional Makeup Artist 

You might be tempted to have a friend who’s good with makeup do your wedding day makeup.  But, there are many really important reasons to hire a professional makeup artist instead.  Makeup artists have access to high-end professional products, a keen eye for achieving your perfect look, endless experience working with different skin textures and looks, and more. 

Keep You On Time

We’ve heard many horror stories about hair and makeup for the bride and bridesmaids running way over the scheduled time, or not starting early enough because they didn’t have a professional team managing the beauty process.  When this happens, photos can be cut short, or the whole wedding day can run late.

A professional makeup artist will know exactly how long each makeup application will take, making sure not to put you behind schedule. Professionals deliver the highest quality service, are time efficient, stick to the timeline, and move quickly. 

Dani Leigh Photography

Long-Lasting Professional Products

When you hire a professional makeup artist, you’ll receive a makeup application that is meant to last all night long. You’ll look the exact same from the time you step out of the makeup chair to your final send off. 

You won’t have to shop around for the perfect makeup products, which takes hours of your precious time. Your makeup artist will already have all the tools you need. That includes access to airbrush makeup upgrades and any type of false lashes you need. 

A Look Tailored to You

A professional makeup artist knows what shades will bring out your natural beauty and what products work best on your skin type. They will help you create a look that complements your dress, the theme of your wedding, and your personal style. 

An experienced makeup artist also understands how lighting will reflect off your look, making sure to select makeup that photographs flawlessly!

Hire a Professional Makeup Artist

Whether it is to let someone pamper you, or ensure your makeup lasts, there are many reasons to have your makeup done for your wedding. Hand over the makeup brush and let a professional take the stress off of your plate!

At Updos For I Dos our goal is to make sure you feel and look your best on your wedding day. Contact us today to hire one of our professional makeup artists.