Wedding Makeup: To Do Or Not To Do By Yourself

Time and Skill Factors in Wedding Makeup: Mastering DIY wedding makeup takes practice and time for unfamiliar looks.

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Wedding makeup, you could say, is one of the biggest decisions the bride has to make besides the dress, venue, and, of course, the person they are marrying for the rest of their lives. With the rise of social media, a lot of people have been able to adopt skills and learn new methods for their makeup application; therefore, it comes as no surprise that more and more brides are choosing to do their own makeup.

While it’s also very common for people who love and know how to do makeup well to still choose professionals to come and provide the full glam services, why exactly would a bride choose to pay for that if they know how to do and how they like makeup? We are going to talk about the famous debate on bridal makeup and help you decide whether it’s for you or not.

Price

Cost is a huge factor with bridal makeup, because you are usually paying for not just your own but the whole bridal party; this can add up, but in addition, you are paying for fees which include a few trials, travel, time, and just overall skills, which is justified within the bridal makeup industry.

This can be an expense that not every bride is willing to make, and I don’t blame them. While you are getting the FULL service with bridal makeup professionals, you do get some women who know their face, understand what products work for them, and know where to put them, so it becomes an unnecessary outing.

For example, I can do my makeup within 1 hour and maybe 2 hours if I take my time and want to do a more detailed look, but for a lot of brides, they want to do minimal makeup so they glow, and it’s timeless, and for me, that’s something I could do myself.

It can also work out cheaper if you buy more quality makeup for the occasion; whether it’s a quality foundation or buttery lip products, it’s a more affordable way to take a break from the drugstore for a more unmovable and long-lasting look.

Easier

It’s a lot easier to leave the stress of makeup to a professional, as you can chop and change stuff more easily if you are checking through steps, and you have done your trials, and you are happy with their work and trust their process.

I don’t blame brides for wanting one less thing to do on their big day because it is a lot of hard work, so having a pinnacle part in the hands of a bridal makeup expert is a relief in many people’s eyes. Plus, it’s a guarantee that your makeup will remain unflawed for the whole evening.

Unnecessary Makeup Purchases

It also removes the stress of buying new products if makeup isn’t your overall thing; to some, buying makeup is a waste of money and time, as they might not be fond of it for daily use and with makeup having a 6-month time frame on it, within those 6 months it might only be used 6 times, which is just an overall waste.

Professional

As mentioned above, choosing a professional who has a reputation for pulling off a range of flawless looks and can make brides ecstatic from start to finish with their makeup becomes a much more attractive choice, especially in the case that you are having a bad skin day.

They are equipped to handle spots, dark blemishes, and color corrections that can cause any bride to freak out before the big day. Having a professional makeup artist you can trust and rely on almost guarantees exceptional results that make every picture and video your best.

Time Commitment

If you aren’t sure about what makeup look you want, it might take a lot more time for you not only to choose but also to master it, especially if it’s a look you aren’t too familiar with or sure if it suits your eye and face shape.

I think it’s harder, as the more you look into it, the more choices and less decisiveness you can have. However, hearing it from a professional, their opinion, they are a lot more likely to be able to do that look there and then rather than needing to practice time and time again. While practice makes perfect sometimes, it’s also the case that if something goes wrong on the big day, it can cause a spiral and unnecessary stress that no one needs to have on the biggest day of your life.

Final Thoughts

Overall, there are so many pros and cons to this analogy, and it all boils down to whether you are willing to go through the expense, if you trust yourself to do your makeup, and if you even trust someone else for your bid day.

Either way, the decision you make is yours, and whatever you choose to do will be the right choice for you then and there. The best advice I can give you is not to overthink it and go with your gut instincts.

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