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In a city that prides itself on lush elegance like Houston, makeup plays a major role. For your Houston wedding, you might opt to hire a makeup artist to ensure a flawless face. Makeup artists are an especially smart idea if you’re a Texas Tomboy at heart, and don’t even like to apply lipstick. It’s also a good decision if you think you’re going to be too flustered on your big day to worry about fixing your face. As a bonus, makeup artists can do your bridesmaids, as well as the moms.

Houston summers are hot and humid, and a good makeup artist will know what products work best to withstand the heat. They also know the tricks of keeping faces fresh when moving from inside to outside, and switching over from day to night. Your makeup artist search should begin about 6 weeks prior to your ceremony. Expect to pay anywhere from $200 (for just yourself) to $2,000 (for all the gals).

To find a makeup artist, ask friends and relatives, as well as vendors (if you’re hiring a hairstylist, she might have a great recommendation or work in a salon that offers both services). Make sure the artist you hire has at least 50 weddings to her name, and ask for references. A good Texas wedding makeup artist will insist you do a trial run, a must before your ceremony. She’ll want to see how your makeup looks with your wedding-day hair, so know your ‘do and bring dress photos.

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

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. If any member of your wedding has special makeup needs, tell the artist in advance (and let the bridesmaid do her own makeup if it makes her more comfortable).

If your budget allows 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; don’t try any drastic makeup changes unless you’ve been practicing months in advance.

In your Houston makeup artist contract, make sure the person you interview is the same person who shows up on your wedding day, and get the names of any assistants, and a replacement should the artist have a last-minute emergency.

Now put your best face forward, and get ready for the time of your life!