Q&A from your LOCAL PROS

MARIA HANNIFIN MAKEUP LLC

WHY DOES HAIR AND MAKEUP SEEM SO EXPENSIVE?

You are investing in your HMUA for their years of experience, continuing education, their professionalism, quality of work, time, and also their professional products! It is so important to hire someone who understands the industry. You want a HMUA who will be prompt, who understands the ins and outs of a wedding day timeline. You want an HMUA who will keep your day flowing smoothly, step in as necessary, and make adjustments if clients aren’t where they should be in the schedule.

Hair and Makeup should last all day, you should not be able to see any smudges in the makeup, you shouldn’t see any bobby pins throughout the hairstyle, and most importantly your HMUA should have knowledge of what looks will best suit your face shape, features, hair type, etc.

Samantha Stone Photography

HOW CAN WE NOT WORRY ABOUT OUR WEDDING PHOTOS GETTING LOST SOMEHOW?

When deciding who you want to freeze the moments of your wedding day, this is probably one of the most important things you can ask. Make sure your photographer has dual SD card slots in their camera so each photo gets copied twice, and ask about their photo backup process—how soon after the wedding or session they back up the images, and on what external hard drives. If they give you an answer you’re comfortable with, you can feel confident that your wedding photos will stay safe!

WHEN SELECTING A VENUE, WHICH AMENITIES ARE A “MUST-HAVE?”

Every wedding venue rental includes various levels of amenity packages. When making your selection, make sure your venue includes linens, tables, chairs, setup/takedown, and post-event cleanup in the rental fee. Although these items seem like easy addons and a potential area for cost savings, the logistics associated with managing these things will complicate the wedding day. By selecting a venue that provides these amenities, you can rest easy and focus on what matters during your special day!

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