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Boston Makeup Artists Guide

Where to Find a Pro for Your Massachusetts Wedding

In a flawless city like Boston, you want your makeup to be flawless as well. Hiring a makeup artist for your big day is a smart idea if you’re a tomboy at heart, or don’t think you’ll have the time—or nerves—to fix your face on the day of your wedding. Makeup artists can do your bridesmaids’ faces, as well as the moms’.

A good wedding makeup artist knows what products work best for different seasons and skin types, and the tricks to keep faces fresh when moving from inside to outside, from day to night. Boston has humidity in the summer and extreme cold in the winter, so it’s imperative to find a person who’s dealt with both. Your Boston makeup artist search should begin about 6 week’s prior to your ceremony, and you should expect to pay anywhere from $200 (for you) to $2,000 (for all the gals).

To find a Boston makeup artist, ask friends and relatives, as well as local vendors. (If you are hiring a hairstylist, she might work in a salon that offers both services.) Make sure the artist you hire has at least 5 years’ experience, and ask for references. A good Boston wedding makeup artist will insist you do a trial run, a must before the ceremony. She’ll want to see how your makeup looks with your hair and dress.

Once you’re ready to get serious about your face, visit the OurWeddingDay.com Boston Area Local Vendor Section for a great list of top Boston makeup artists and other local wedding contacts.

Wedding makeup artists generally spend about an hour on you and 45 minutes on each bridesmaid. If your wedding is large, she will probably bring an assistant. Should any member of your wedding have special needs, tell the artist in advance, and let the girl do her own makeup if that’s her wish.

Should your budget allow it, consider hiring a makeup artist for the entire day; she’ll keep your face looking flawless, and make sure you’ve got the right hues for a change of outfits and various types of lighting. Your wedding day makeup should complement your face, not alter it. Do not try any drastic makeup changes unless you’ve been practicing months in advance.

In your Boston wedding day makeup contract, make sure the person you interview is the same one who shows up on your wedding day, and get the names of any assistants or replacement artists. Then relax and put your best face forward.

-David Toussaint