

The latter portion of the hair and makeup styling, when the bride is closer to being finished, makes for more flattering photos," said photographer Suzy Clement. "It's generally best to arrive during the bride's hair and makeup. When should the photographer arrive? One hour before the bride is ready to go. Regardless, with proper makeup application, her look will last." "But it depends on the bride's preference as well. "We like to prep the bride's face first, let her relax and enjoy the day, and then allow her the last two hours of time for final styling," said Erica. Instead, the bride should start with makeup.

"I prefer to have the bride go last so that when her photographer arrives, they catch those last-minute 'getting ready' shots, and the bride looks the freshest," said Geoffroy. The order: When your hairstylist arrives, have her start on your bridesmaids first. īride's makeup: 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the makeup style the bride selects, according to makeup artist Erica of 10.11 Makeup.īridesmaids' hair: 30 minutes per person.īridesmaids' makeup: 45 minutes per person.

"This gives enough time to get it right and make any tweaks or changes from the trial run," said hair stylist Kacee Geoffroy.
