TOP 15 QUESTIONS TO ASK MAKEUP ARTIST

I highly recommend that you book an artist that you are feel comfortable with, who understands your style and can deliver without compelling, artist who has the ability to remain calm under pressure and has the experience to work with different lighting and space challenges.  Here are few VERY important questions you should ask when you meet with makeup artists.

1.  What is the cost of hiring you for two makeup looks (morning/evening)?

2.  How much time should we allocate for each look for Bride and then for others?

3.  Do you require a minimum number of people or minimum dollar amount for the date I am interested in?

4.  How much do you charge for anyone besides bride?

5.  Do you charge for transportation cost and if so, is it one-time fee or per trip?

6.  How do you handle two separate “getting ready” locations on my Big day?  Do you charge extra?

7.  Do you provide hair-extensions / false lashes?

8.  What is the cost of trial and what can I bring to the trial?

9.  How many brides do you book in one day?  Will you notify me before taking up another assignment for that day? Does this restrict the access I will have to your services? 

10.  Do you travel for trial? Or do I have to come to your salon?

11.  References / Portfolio / Blogs please?

12.  Do you use air-brush or hand-application? Do you travel with a backup airbrush kit?

13.  Do you stay with us the entire day or leave?  If so, what you recommend I carry for touch-up?

14.  What happens if you can NOT make it on my day? 

15.  What size of bridal party can you accommodate?  Do you need to bring additional staff based on my requirements?  What will be the cost?

Finally, please get a contract from the vendor you select with all the details written down.  All arrangements made via emails in the future, should also be saved in their file.  If you need help finding the Makeup Artist who is just right for you – call us today!

TOP 10 QUESTIONS FOR VENUE

 

Following questions and tips will help you learn more about the venue you are considering for your Big-Day.  Please bring this with you to all venue visits and don’t be shy to take notes!  AND Remember – Always get everything in writing. 

1.  Does the minimum guest count comprise of all ages?
Some venues charge you a full-per person cost until the minimum gtd. is met.  Once that guarantee is met, then only venue will begin considering lower negotiated rate for minors and children.

2. Do you offer a discounted rate for non-drinkers (typically ages 6 to 20?)
If some of your guests are under the age of 20, you should negotiate a better rate for that age group.

3. Do you allow use of small fire-pit inside the ballroom?
It is extremely important to ask this question especially to venues with lower ceilings or draped ceilings.  If you are not allowed to use a small fire-pit (havan-kund), then ask the venue what is the alternative? Is use of pillar candle approved?

4. How much is the deposit? When is it due? Is it refundable?

5. Do you have backup space for ceremony and reception?
 Always have a backup plan.  Even if you are getting married in summer, consider the high temperatures, humidity, rain and work out a backup plan with venue in advance.

6. Do you have a Bride Suite and a Groom suite or a hospitality suite?
If the venue is not a hotel setting, remember you will have your bridal party at the venue earlier than all the guests.  Hence, they will need a hospitality room to utilize for final touches to makeup/outfits / relax, etc.

7. Is your facility handicap accessible?
For the guests with mobility issues you may require wheel-chair ramps to be available.  Even if there is a step-down into the ballroom, you will need a ramp.

8. Given your tentative event times, what time will you gain access to the venue?
Don't leave any page un-turned.  You will be surprised that most venues give access to bridal suites only couple of hours before ceremony time.  Hence, negotiate this in advance. 

9. Do you book more than One Wedding A Day?
There are venues that have the space to host more than one event per day.  Hence find out how do they separate the events? Are there areas that become non-accessible to you because of other events?

10. What is the cost of room rental / alcohol / service charge?

 Please check back with us soon to find out additional questions you should ask venues!