💄 Finding the Right Hair & Makeup Team for Your Wedding Day
When it comes to your wedding day, you deserve to feel like the most radiant version of yourself, and your beauty team plays a huge role in making that happen. Your hair and makeup artist(s) will not only help you look incredible in person and on camera, but they’ll also help set the tone for your day. Here’s how to find the right beauty team that makes you feel confident, relaxed, and absolutely stunning.
✨ Start Your Search Early
Just like venues and photographers, top hair and makeup pros book out months, sometimes a year in advance. As soon as you lock in your date and location, begin looking for your glam squad.
Pro tip: If your planner (like our team at Weddings by Stardust) is helping coordinate, they likely already have trusted beauty professionals they recommend!
📸 Look for Portfolio + Personality
A stylist’s work should reflect the look and vibe you're going for; romantic, natural, dramatic, modern, etc. But their personality matters too. You'll be spending a lot of intimate time with them on your wedding morning, so find someone who’s not just talented, but also calming, kind, and professional.
Ask yourself:
Do I like how they handle different skin tones and hair types?
Do they showcase real brides or only styled shoots?
Do their reviews mention how they make people feel, not just look?
🧖♀️ Schedule a Trial (and Treat It Like a Dress Rehearsal)
A hair and makeup trial is essential, not just to test the look, but to get a feel for the artist’s timing, communication, and comfort level with your vision. Come prepared with:
Inspo photos (of both makeup and hairstyles you like)
Photos of your dress, accessories, and veil
Details on your skin type, hair texture, and allergies
Tip: Wear white or something similar to your gown neckline to better visualize the full look.
💕 Consider Your Whole Crew
Are you planning hair and makeup for your bridesmaids, moms, or flower girls? Be sure your team can accommodate your entire group—or help coordinate assistants. Ask how long they need for each person and build that into your day-of timeline to avoid rushing.
💼 Ask the Right Questions
When reaching out to potential stylists, don’t forget to ask:
Are you available on my date?
Do you travel to my venue or hotel?
What’s included in your pricing? (Trials, lashes, touch-up kits, travel fees?)
How long will hair and makeup take on the wedding day?
Do you offer touch-up services or stay through photos?
💍 Let Us Help You Find “The One”
At Weddings by Stardust, we’ve worked with some of the best beauty professionals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and beyond. Whether you’re looking for soft and romantic or bold and glamorous, we’ll match you with artists who understand your vision and bring it to life with ease.
Let us help you create a stress-free wedding morning that starts with pampering and ends with perfection.
Ready to book your dream team? Contact us today to start planning your full-service bridal experience—from glam to "I do!"
