Hiring a team vs an individual HMUA for your big day
Ask any hair and makeup artist, wedding day makeup is in its own league–not everyone is cut out for it. It has to look dewy and natural, yet full coverage, and last all day. Oh, and it has to be PERFECT because it’s one of the most important (most photographed) days of your life. No pressure, right??? Only a few teams have what it takes to dedicate their skills to this sacred rite of passage, and when we come across a true stand-out in the industry, we simply have to share!
Bridal MUAH is a California-based team that specializes in dreamy, timeless, soft glam looks (Yass please!). Most of their clients are from Sonoma, Napa, San Francisco, Livermore, Carmel, Monterey, and the North and South Bay. But, if you’re not a Cali girl or are planning a destination wedding, before your bridal hair and makeup dreams are dashed, don’t worry, they travel–ANYWHERE!
If you were on the fence at all about offering glam to your bridal party, allow us a moment to explain why we believe (if it’s in the budget) it’s totally necessary! Just google whatever makeup look you’re going for and you’ll see what we mean. You’ll find that no two looks are the same. And, let’s be honest, some people are just better at doing makeup than others, so why not leave it to the professionals? Especially when you’re spending 15% of your total wedding budget on photos, it makes sense to protect your investment and splurge on making sure everyone in those photos is photo-ready.
team vs individual
Now that it’s settled and you’re hiring a HMUA, let’s talk about the benefits of hiring a team. There are so many talented hair and makeup artists out there, but when you hire an individual, you’re putting all of your eggs in one basket. If anything happens, an emergency, an illness, etc, you could be left doing your own hair and makeup on your wedding day. With a team, especially with an experienced one like Bridal MUAH, there's always someone on hand to fill in if need be, and they’ve ironed out a particular aesthetic so there won’t be any unexpected changes to your look. There’s also something to be said about the ability to have multiple artists working at the same time. If you’ve ever been in a large wedding party and had to start glam at the crack of dawn, sipping champagne before the sun has even graced the sky, then…you get it.
Now let’s talk about why we’re so obsessed with Bridal MUAH.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words so…
Right?!
While they certainly have their signature aesthetic, they also make a point to tailor your makeup and hairstyle to your preferences. Each package includes a preview in their studio in Walnut Creek, CA, so you can iron out all of the details before the big day.
And with Bridal MUAH you’re getting more than just a day of glam service. They’ll give you all of the insider skincare and hair prep guidance and tips to make sure you’re glowing from the inside out. They’ll also provide a comprehensive Beauty timeline with names, and appointment times (factoring in buffer time–just in case). And because getting all of your favorite ladies glammed can take hours, they include free touch-ups before their departure! They’ve been doing this so long, they’ve literally thought of everything!
Follow them @bridalmuah on IG for even more bridal beauty inspo.
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- Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Bridal MUAH