Don't Forget the Bridesmaids!

Uniform bridesmaids equals great photos, memories and fun

You have taken the time to plan all the details of your wedding day to make sure everything goes off without a hitch — from flowers to jewelry, from favors to linens, from your bridal gown to your hair. You will look absolutely stunning on your wedding day, along with your bridesmaids in their handpicked dresses. That is, if you have planned your wedding day beauty — bridesmaids included.

Many brides, in their effort to not be too demanding — especially on their bridesmaids’ pockets — leave the choice of professional makeup services up to their favorite girls. While it’s a nice gesture, it may not be the best choice.

Pros

1. Memories to be made. You will have more exciting moments to share with your bridesmaids as you prep for your special day.

2. Everyone will be photo-ready. They will look amazing at the wedding and in your cherished photos.

3. Well-done beauty equals confidence in your pictures. Your bridesmaids will feel more confident knowing they look beautiful.

Cons

1. It’s risky. The biggest con of allowing your bridesmaids to opt in or out of professional makeup services is risking them looking, well…a hot mess. Instead of paying for makeup, they may decide to do their own botch job.

2. Your photos and videos are forever. This is a photographed and filmed event. Do you really want your bridesmaids lined up next to you in your photos looking anything less than as stunning as you have always imagined them?

3. Don’t make your bridesmaids compete. If only some of your bridesmaids have professional makeup, the others who don’t may feel “unpretty” and even a little self-conscious.

4. Your bridesmaids look mix-matched. You have worked so hard to coordinate every detail, including their dresses and even their hair. Why skimp on the makeup?

I have been a makeup artist for over 16 years. I have not only witnessed but have also heard some horror stories. While I could be a bit biased — considering my profession, I guarantee that having you and all your ladies serviced by a professional makeup artist is well worth the extra expense. Be sure to start searching for one you like about six months before your wedding. This will give you a stress-free experience without having to rush or settle. Schedule a consultation with a trial makeup run (typically for the bride only), so you know you like your beauty pro’s work, style and personality.

“ The biggest con of allowing your bridesmaids to opt in or out of professional makeup services is risking them looking, well …a hot mess.”

Tell us about your wedding. Are you the cool bride who leaves the decisionmaking up to your bridesmaids, or is professional makeup service a must for your special day? Join the conversation.

You have worked so hard to coordinate every detail, why skimp on the makeup?

ABOUT LOVISA WOODSON II

Lovisa Woodson II is a lifelong beauty professional mesmerized by anything that glitters and glistens, and with an obsession for all things bridal. Her passion for helping everyday women look and feel their best fuels a career that has ranged from bridal makeup to fine glamour portraiture. Lovisa resides in Philadelphia.