Such a fair question, and I totally get why people ask it.

Bridal makeup is priced differently because it is not just a service, it is an experience and a full-day commitment.

When you book bridal, I reserve that date just for you, often 6 months (or more) in advance. That means I am turning down other bookings for that day, and sometimes it even means missing family plans or special events because your wedding becomes my priority.

There is also a lot more care and communication involved than a “normal” appointment. We are usually chatting through timelines, inspiration, skin prep, wedding morning details, and any little worries that pop up along the way. I am supporting you through a big moment, not just showing up, doing makeup, and leaving.

Your wedding day is not an average day, and your makeup should feel the same way. It is personalized, long-wearing, photo-ready, and done with extra time, intention, and calm energy so you feel confident from the first look until dancing into the night.

And honestly, you are also hiring a highly skilled artist who does this for a living, knows how to make it last and photograph beautifully, and will show up as a calm, kind human in your corner all morning.

I pride myself on being excellent with colour theory. I’m genuinely passionate about it, and you can trust me when I say this is something I truly excel in.

Skin is not “one color.” There are so many tones, undertones, and little shifts in depth and warmth throughout the face and body, and getting it right is everything.

When you see me working with my little artist palette, you’ll understand right away. I’m mixing multiple shades and adjusting as I go so your makeup matches you perfectly and your skin still looks like skin. I am not the kind of artist who will paste you with one random shade and call it a day.

I highly recommend a makeup trial, yes.

Here’s why. We all save inspiration photos on Pinterest that feel “soft” or “natural”… but once you actually break that look down, it often includes more than you’d expect. Extra eyeshadow, fuller lashes, deeper under-eye definition, more coverage, more contour. Suddenly the “natural” photo starts looking less like what you imagined for yourself.

A trial lets us test-drive your dream look on your actual skin, in real life. We can see what you love, what you want softer or more defined, how your skin responds to certain products, and what wears best for you. It’s also the best way to make sure your makeup still feels like you.

And the biggest perk. On the wedding morning, there’s zero guessing. I’ll have all my notes, your perfect product mix, and a clear plan. You get to relax, knowing exactly what your makeup will look like before the day even begins.

I’m so glad you asked. Hygiene is a huge deal to me, and I follow very strict sanitization practices.

First things first, there is zero double-dipping in my space, ever. Cream products are scooped onto a palette, liquids are dispensed cleanly, and anything that needs to be applied goes on with a sanitized tool. I also use disposable tools whenever appropriate, especially for anything that needs extra cleanliness, like mascara wands, lip applicators, and spoolies. I also do not let anyone touch my kit, because I keep it set up a very specific, clean way.

My brushes are cleaned and sanitized after every event and every service, and I bring enough brushes to safely work with a full bridal morning. I have multiple sets for up to 8 clients (my max is 7). During the day, once a brush touches a client, it goes straight into a sanitized zip bag labeled with their name (or their spot in the timeline). That way, if I do touch-ups later, I’m only ever using the correct brushes on the correct person.

At the end of the wedding day, my kit is wiped down and sanitized with 70% alcohol, and my brushes go through a thorough three-step process:

1. I first use 99% alcohol or professional brush cleaner to remove excess product and break down long-wear and waterproof products.

2. Then I wash with soap and warm water (I love Dawn dish soap because it breaks down waxes and silicones really well).

3. After they fully dry, I finish with a light spray of 70% alcohol to kill any remaining bacteria.

Brush handles are cleaned and disinfected too. Basically, clean tools are non-negotiable over here.