boycee
@kris1983 was also wondering about doing your own or professional make-up:
kris1983 Im kind of torn between paying somebody to do my make up or just doing it myself. I think doing your own is a good way to save some pennys but want to look amazing on the big day, what do you guys think?
30. Aug at 19:19
ruthee I'm doing mine coz I'm really fussy and want to look and feel like me not over made up since I rarely wear any make-up at all xx
30. Aug at 19:28
miss_d Hi Ruthee,
I am doing my own make up, I too don't wear a lot and I don't want to look too made up. Lots of people have said to me that if you don't wear it a lot you might not like having someone else make you up for the day as you might find it a bit too much.
I have found some brilliant make up that I am using, its a mineral make up thats so natural looking called bare minerals, you can get it in debenhams, house of fraiser. It covers up all the blemishes and gives a lovely even skin tone without making it look like you have a ton of make up on your face, it also feels light and i don't feel as if I am wearing make up at all, best of all It doesnt make me outbreak in spots!!
30. Aug at 19:48
stbmrscooper im doing my own as to be honest i dont like make up as i feel fake so proberly will only wear eye liner and a bit of lippy and thats bout all
30. Aug at 19:50
cicmatag
@kris1983 I'm doing my own make up as well, for several reasons.
1. I don't like strangers fiddling around my face and especially eyes.
2. I like doing my make up, I don't wear it too often but when I do I like that I can get creative.
3. As you said it saves money.
4. During the day, especially as you have to kiss a lot of people, when your make up starts wearing off or your skin gets shiny or you need to touch up your eye liner or lipstick etc., once your make up artist is gone, that's it, you can't do the touch up with the same products/colours, unless you have the same products yourself. Whereas if you do your own make up, you can always carry a few essentials in your clutch bag (or your bridesmaid's bag) and touch up whenever needed.
There are plenty of tutorials on youtube, you can mix and match (eyes from here, cheeks from there etc.). I also found that visiting make up counters in Debenhams and other department stores really helps, the assistants there really know their stuff and can do your full make up. I normally get them to write down the products they've used on me so I can buy them later if I like the look (if you buy one or two items every month after pay day it's easier to manage).
So far I've had BeneFit, Clinique and Smashbox makeup done but intend to get a few more. Don't forget to take photos of the end result so you can re-create it later.
For me make up is great fun so I'll definitely be doing my own. x
30. Aug at 20:45
geordiebride I'm going to do my own, mainly cos I have allergies to allsorts so can't risk it with makeup I'm not used too! I am however a big make up fan and love having the works! So I'm going to treat myself to a Mac makeup lesson and some other make up sessions to get new ideas and buy some good products to use on the day! X
30. Aug at 20:50
gina130284 Yep I am but not through choice to be honest. There's no beautician (as far as I know) on the ship that were getting married on, so looks like I'll be doing my own.
I dont mind tho as I know what I like. I was MOH at a wedding last November and had my make up which I absolutely hated- I felt like a drag queen, but when I saw the photos it looked great!
30. Aug at 20:51
cicmatag
@geordiebride that's a great idea, I'm really hoping groupon will do some deals for make up lessons in the near future
30. Aug at 21:12
kookiebek My bridesmaids and I did each others make up and that was really nice, we didn't have anyone intruding on our 'girly time' and also we had a few girly night practices with a lot of wine before hand to get it exactly how we wanted it.
I asked for a lot of the makeup as birthday and Christmas presents so it didn't cost me too much and I didn't feel guilty about buying 'luxury' products xx
30. Aug at 21:34
ruthee
@miss_d Thanks for the tips I'll have a nosey for those in town at the weekend xx
30. Aug at 21:40
jen_kristin
@kris1983 MAKE-UP ARTIST! I was going to do my own make-up but then my brothers girlfriend led me against it and said - get a professional, mainly because its very relaxing to have ur make-up done for you and her friend had got married and couldn't hold the eye-liner without shaking, cos she was so nervous/excited.
Yes it saves pennies, you are completely correct.....but its your wedding day, you only get one of them in a lifetime (hopefully) dont compromise, if you want a professional, get one. Of course I'm not dissing anyone who is doing their own, as its a personal choice, and some people just feel more at ease doing it themselves.
Have a trial, and if you really like what the make-up person has done then i say go for it. Spend it, ur the bride! and no doubt you've cut costs elsewhere in the wedding, you've earned yourself a bit of pampering after all that wedding planning ;)
30. Aug at 21:43
meeeshel I'm thinking I'm probably going to do my own; not sure I can afford a make up artist and as i don't wear much, not sure if it'll look too much!
@cicmatag I've signed up to pretty much every city on groupon and keep a good eye for lessons; there's been a few but i want one nearer the wedding so as soon as they get to nearer the wedding I'll post them on here x
30. Aug at 21:45
raewright I pretty much live in make up, I don't think I've left the house without it on in more than 10 years, I definitely don't have a face for no make up! As such, I'm more than happy doing my own. Not really from a cost point of view (I spent nearly £350 on MAC make up!) but just because I'm confident I can get the look I want by doing it myself. If someone else did it and it turned out wrong I'd be really frustrated, and just end up redoing it myself anyway. If you're not overly happy doing yours yourself, then having someone else do it might be quite nice for you. I don't normally like people touching my face but I felt totally comfortable having it done when I had a consultation. I would definitely recommend having one at a make up counter somewhere, even if you choose not to use a beautician on the big day, it could give you some good ideas for styles.
31. Aug at 00:13
loulabelle
@kris1983 I done my own makeup.....I did have a trial but really hated it!! I found out that Benefit makeup counters have free makeup lessons! I had one...and it was brill. The main thing i wanted was a great foundation and some tips to make my eyes stand out. I took in everything she done and bought a few of the products that she used. I loved my makeup on the day! The foundation made my skin look flawless and you can really see that in my photos which is what you want really. xxxx
31. Aug at 09:44
kayren555 I am thinking of doing my own, purely because, my oh says no-one can bring my eyes out the way he likes them, like I can, that sold it to me, even though he was gonna pay for my makeup
31. Aug at 13:47
munchkin79
@cicmatag There's a London make up lesson on Groupon today. Don't know where you are based. x
31. Aug at 13:54
debbie33 im really lucky because my MOH is a professional makeup artist so she is doing everyones make up as a wedding gift i would say have some trials and see how you feel about someone else doing your make up xx
31. Aug at 14:32
shellywelly I did my own! Invested in better quality make-up than I'm usually bothered enough to go for, and was quite happy with it. I hate other people touching me, it would have ruined the day if I'd had to go through that so I'm glad I did my own
31. Aug at 16:42
cicmatag
@munchkin79 I'm in Yorkshire so it's a bit far for me but I'm sure they'll do one near me soon. Or as
@loulabelle said I could try the Benefit counter in Debenhams. They've done my makeup once already and I really liked it but had to wipe it all off before I could take a photo so might have to try again
31. Aug at 18:31
kris1983 I had a make up trial today at house of fraser, i think il def be doing my own make up wasnt loving the lady touching my face lol think i might just work my way around the different brands and choose the one that suits best
31. Aug at 18:48
mizza1987 i had my makeup done because i'm rubbish at doing my own and my skin is a bit hit and miss as just come off the pill - although thankfuly had no spots what soever on the day!! she used my own lipstick and powder thou so i could touch them up as they day went on i also got some shine wipes from boots that absorb the grease/oil/sweat and keep the matte look of your makeup and these were fab for noses and foreheads! xxx
31. Aug at 19:42
vintage_dream_wedding I also did my own make up, I had a trial and I looked like an extra from Twilight (but not in a good way!). I used mineral make up, good coverage and lasts all day, I used a spray on top that keeps your make up sliding off your face, it really did the trick, even my blusher stayed put all day. It was from boots by Urban Decay and was called All Nighter I think, I would really recommend it!! Cost less than a tenner!
31. Aug at 23:40
kayubi
@kris1983 im doing my own make up but thats because im a make up artist and im waaaay too fussy lol. Whatever you decide, make sure its what you feel comfortable with. there are some terrible make up artists out there (ive heard a million horror stories in my career!) but there are also some amazing make up artists out there too. A good indication is to look at their make up and if you like their look the chances are theyll do a good job. Good luck and if you need any make up tips ive got almost 20 years of make up knowledge rattling around in my head lol xx
1. Sept at 00:10
missmaxine i havent decided yet, all depends on the cost, if i have it done pro then theyll prob put all the foundation and stuff on which i dont wear. so im not sure yet, think ill decide if i ever get a job lol
1. Sept at 10:50
portsmouthjen
@jen_kristin Totally agree with you! I had someone come to do mine and it was lovely as I could sit back and relax with a glass of fizz and chat to my BMs while she did it all
1. Sept at 14:21
baldwin2bconnolly
@kris1983 I'm really torn on this as i want a make-up artist as i dont wear make up very often and to be honest i dont think im that great at applying it. however when i have come to finding someone to do it local the prices they are charging for it are stupid!!! one place wanted £300!!!!! for what??? others are more reasonable but then i worry if they will be any good.......
1. Sept at 14:22
kris1983
@kayubi heres a question for you, who do you think does the best make up? Im doing various different make trials in House of Fraser to find one that i like, but who would u recomend?
1. Sept at 15:54
kris1983
@baldwin2bconnolly Blooming heck £300.00 thats a rip off I dont really wear make up on a day to day basis but always on a night out, so im going to just try and wing it
1. Sept at 15:55
baldwin2bconnolly exactly what i thought no way am i paying that..... i wear make up for nights out etc but nothing special......
@kris1983
1. Sept at 15:59
kerrie666
@kris1983 I'm having the make up artist come to my house just like what
@portsmouthjen said I want to be able to relax and have a giggle with a glass of fizz the woman that's doing mine I go to all the time for my waxing and facials ect so we've become friends anyway and she said she will do it as a wedding gift.
1. Sept at 16:08
lf1975 This was a big dilemma for me too. I had a trial and absolutely hated it! So I went to Boots and had a make over at one of the counters. I felt so much better and much preferred what they did. I spent about £70 on make up but I still have that - it's nice to wear it now as it reminds me of our wedding day!
1. Sept at 21:41