Bridal Make-up with Olivia Lucy

Frequently Asked Questions

“What’s included at the trial?”

The ideal time for a trial is about 3 months before the wedding. The trial session will include analysing your skin type, finding your perfect make-up look and discussing the details of your wedding morning.

A bridal trial will take a short while longer than a standard make-up look as we want to ensure all your concerns and interests are covered, so an hour and a half of my time is plenty for a discussion, a full make-up and time for any tweaks or changes to be made.

It is common for most brides to create a Pinterest board which helps us create the perfect look as we have a visual representation of the look you desire or you can reference previous looks/brides I have personally done.

The studio is open 9-3 everyday and has room for family and friends to attend with you. It’s nice to tie it in with a special occasion or evening plans so that it’s not wasted. Please arrive fresh faced with no make-up on.

“How long do you need to do the make-up on the day?”

Once I have arrived at the venue it takes 15 minutes to set up my make-up, light and chair. I then allocate 40 minutes per person and 1 hour for the bride. Depending on the timings of the day I usually stay for when you are in your dress and do top ups (if needed) for everyone before leaving.

“I have someone else doing my bridal make-up but I need to book you to help with the bridesmaids”

This is absolutely fine - I love assisting other make-up artists. Assisting is £70 per person and must be a minimum of 4. Travel is calculated 80p per mile for a round trip from the salon (BH21 3PB)

“What if I don’t normally wear much make-up - I still want to look like myself”

Natural make-up for your wedding day is totally achievable, with light application but durable products we can ensure you look glowing but still yourself.

“What do you need when you come to the wedding to do our make-up?”

I just need a table to put my make-up out on. I bring my own ring light and chair so you don’t need to worry about lighting or seating. In the middle of summer ideally not in the conservatory if you have one - we get hot left in there all day! The kitchen or lounge is perfect. If you are getting ready at the venue I will require the largest surface there - hairdressers do not need as much space as make-up so gimme the table if there is one please!

“My Mum doesn’t want it to look heavy, she’s nervous to have her make-up done”

Professional make-up application is foreign to the older generation so I definitely get this a lot - but don’t worry. I have been taught the tips and tricks of mature make-up application. You’re in safe hands! I like to really understand what they are used to wearing and stick to keeping it natural. Alternatively, book a trial for the Mother of the Bride.

“I hate wearing lashes, do I have to have them?”

This is something I hear a lot. I can guarantee the reason you hate lashes is because every time they have tried them they have used the glue incorrectly, been cheap lashes with a thick band, the lashes haven’t been cut to size properly or applied correctly. I have a wide range of lashes, including individual lashes, all that are applied seamlessly and have a lightweight, invisible band. In my professional opinion - lashes are essential. If you don’t like strip lashes we could do a lash lift or lash extensions in the salon prior to your wedding.

“What about lipstick, do I have to buy the one you use?”

No, every bride and bridesmaid is left with a small pot of the lipstick I have applied in a little organza bag perfect to pop in your clutch. If you’d rather buy your own - please bring your favourite shade to your trial.