Bridal Party Make-Up Question

witchgirl26

Hi All,

Just got engaged a month ago and thinking about some wedding things. A different thread made me think so I wanted to get opinions.

I very much doubt I'll be getting my make-up done professionally for the day. Main reason is that I've never had it done that I've been really happy with and am quite good with make-up looks so comfortable and confident in my ability to do it myself. So question is, if I'm doing my own, would there be any expectation to get my bridesmaids make-up done for them? My mam isn't a concern as she doesn't wear make-up at all.

One thing I had thought of was to find out from bridesmaids (who I haven't even picked yet) what make-up (foundation etc) that they'd like to use and gift it to them.

Thoughts?

SarahS2013

Hmm, this is an interesting one...

Are they other girls good at doing their own makeup too?

GingerLily

I was the same as you and stressed about their makeup so ended up getting all out makeup done.

I regret it now - I should have done my own makeup!

Wait until you have bridesmaids, but I think you should offer to either pay for their makeup to be done or you'll buy them foundation and a lippy and you'll do it yourselves.

A trial DIY makeup night could be very fun actually

witchgirl26

SarahS2013 wrote: »

Hmm, this is an interesting one...

Are they other girls good at doing their own makeup too?

The girls I'd be thinking of to be bridesmaids would be pretty good as well. And one has done her own make-up as a bridesmaid before.

love_love

One of my bridesmaids is doing my makeup as a gift to me. I won't be paying for them to get their makeup done, though I think it's a nice idea to get lipstick as a gift.

Addle

Do you like their make up usually?
I think you can do without an MUA if you like their usual style, but if you're going to ask them to tone it down or anything like that, it could become controversial.

I get my make up done for weddings as it's the only way make upnwill stay on my face for 12 hours +.
When I do it myself, it never lasts as long.

witchgirl26

Addle - Yes I do. Their make-up is quite a natural look and wouldn't really go for anything over the top so I wouldn't be worried about that.

I've done my own make-up for weddings before and had it last the whole day no problem but it does come down to picking the right products that will stay. I wouldn't be using what I'd wear everyday as they're not designed for that which is why I was thinking of buying the foundation for them.

molly09

Hi witchgirl 26
Can I ask what products you find good to last all day?

M

woodchuck

I think it's perfectly acceptable, especially as you won't be getting your own makeup done.

witchgirl26

molly09 wrote: »

Hi witchgirl 26
Can I ask what products you find good to last all day?

M

I've used Urban Decay All-Nighter foundation before and found it really good. No slippage or wearing. It's very thick though so a little goes a long way. Dior Forever has also worked for me.

I've heard great things about some of the Giorgio Armani foundations too. And the MUA when I was bridesmaid used Make-Up Forever which was really good.

Best piece of advice I've gotten for it is to avoid any with SPF in as it'll cause a flashback on camera.

SarahS2013

I've also heard that about foundation with SPF...

aquinn

I don't know.

I got my make-up done last year for my Brother's Wedding, a first for me.

I'm now getting married and wasn't going to bother with a trial but am now going to.

Make-up artists would ensure you wouldn't have to touch up during the day and what about the photos if you come out shiny?

I think, to save stress on the morning of then get it done for yourselves.

What if you're nervous and do something stupid and you have to start over or jab yourself in the eye with a mascara brush?

You want to be relaxed and look amazing, it's your Wedding day. For that I would get someone in.

witchgirl26

aquinn wrote: »

I don't know.

I got my make-up done last year for my Brother's Wedding, a first for me.

I'm now getting married and wasn't going to bother with a trial but am now going to.

Make-up artists would ensure you wouldn't have to touch up during the day and what about the photos if you come out shiny?

I think, to save stress on the morning of then get it done for yourselves.

What if you're nervous and do something stupid and you have to start over or jab yourself in the eye with a mascara brush?

You want to be relaxed and look amazing, it's your Wedding day. For that I would get someone in.

I get what you mean but you obviously had a good experience with the make-up being done. I have only had mine done once for a wedding (as a bridesmaid). The trial went ok and got on fine but on the day the make-up artist acted like she didn't want to be there, was complaining continuously about the light and honestly I would have been happier to do my own thing!

I find doing my make-up really relaxing actually. It's the least stressful part of getting ready for an event for me so I wouldn't be too worried personally.

As for touch-ups. I think if you use the same type of primers and foundation, then it should be grand. I'm fully expecting having to touch up my lipstick on the day but not over fussed. I generally don't bother touching up my make-up anyway so once the pics are done, I'm happy for it to just be what it is

LirW

I think if you communicate it and outline it straight away to sort make-up out, you'll be fine.
I've seen that at 2 weddings now that the bridesmaids had to take matters in their own hand, one case was set up straight away, the other one was a last minute "make up is at 10, bring 50 quid to pay for it. Latter didn't make anyone happy really.

witchgirl26

LirW wrote: »

I think if you communicate it and outline it straight away to sort make-up out, you'll be fine.
I've seen that at 2 weddings now that the bridesmaids had to take matters in their own hand, one case was set up straight away, the other one was a last minute "make up is at 10, bring 50 quid to pay for it. Latter didn't make anyone happy really.

Oh god that's a bit much all right! I wouldn't do that at all! If there's make-up being done by a professional, I would definitely cover it and let them know well in advance.

LirW

It's more about telling them from the get-go when you ask them rather than 3 days before. The one wedding where it worked out well the bride said she's not going to cover their make-up or outfits and the maids were fine with that.
Edit: Of course they got to choose on their own what they wanna wear and how they have their make-up, they themselves decided for colours and they looked lovely.