The Makeup Artist Bride (Part One)
I have worked on a few weddings in my 12 years of being a makeup artist. (I won't be specific, because I am bad at maths.)
I thought this experience had provided a pretty solid foundation of knowledge of what the "ideal bridal makeup" was as well as "bridal makeup maintenance".
This post delves into the latter.
It was not until I actually was a bride, that I realised most of my makeup maintenance advice became null and void.
So here are the things I discovered as a bride:
Firstly, people are going to be so excited to congratulate you that they will:
1. pull out your veil and/or head piece mid-hug (this leads to number 2).
2. mess up your hair.
3. steal all your makeup with their kisses (yes, I basically had no makeup left on my cheeks. Granted, a lot of guests (of european background) equals a lot of kisses).
Secondly, I cried. A lot (and I'm not a crier). That whole "DAB don't WIPE" thing I tell my brides? Well, it went right out the window.
Thirdly, those makeup touch-ups: no longer a priority right now (which means most of the day).
Lastly, it didn't actually matter. Because I had the best day of my life (yes cliche, but the most accurate description).
Kindest,
Kx
See The Makeup Artist Bride (Part Two), coming soon, with my tips on bridal makeup to withstand most of the above.
I thought this experience had provided a pretty solid foundation of knowledge of what the "ideal bridal makeup" was as well as "bridal makeup maintenance".
This post delves into the latter.
It was not until I actually was a bride, that I realised most of my makeup maintenance advice became null and void.
So here are the things I discovered as a bride:
Firstly, people are going to be so excited to congratulate you that they will:
1. pull out your veil and/or head piece mid-hug (this leads to number 2).
2. mess up your hair.
3. steal all your makeup with their kisses (yes, I basically had no makeup left on my cheeks. Granted, a lot of guests (of european background) equals a lot of kisses).
Secondly, I cried. A lot (and I'm not a crier). That whole "DAB don't WIPE" thing I tell my brides? Well, it went right out the window.
Thirdly, those makeup touch-ups: no longer a priority right now (which means most of the day).
Lastly, it didn't actually matter. Because I had the best day of my life (yes cliche, but the most accurate description).
Photo: Mark Dohring (Bentinmarcs) Makeup: Millie Herd
P.S. Don't tell my husband
Kindest,
Kx
See The Makeup Artist Bride (Part Two), coming soon, with my tips on bridal makeup to withstand most of the above.
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