Why Have a Hair and Makeup Trial?

Remember when you purchased your wedding dress: you probably went to more than one boutique and you almost certainly tried on more than one dress (probably more than dozen dresses!). And you did this to find the perfect dress that suited you and your vision for your wedding. You also probably scheduled multiple fittings to make sure it fit your body properly. Tons of effort goes into perfecting your dress because it will be in every photo of you and something that guests instantly notice.

Well, consider every time you tried on a dress or went for a fitting like a “trial” for your dress. What a lot of brides forget is that hair and makeup are in just as many photos as the wedding dress – so why not put the same amount of effort into planning your hair and makeup as you do your dress?

Trials are key to being confident in your bridal beauty style and are essentially another investment into your overall look/vision for yourself for your wedding.

Some benefits of doing a bridal trial are:

To alleviate any nerves or concerns you have about your bridal beauty style by getting to try it out beforehand
You ensure that the artist(s) you select can actually execute the look you want
Saves you time on your wedding day since your look has already been planned in advance (significantly less chance that you’ll make changes to it on the wedding with a trial)
You get to know the makeup artist and see if their style suits yours
If you are wearing eyelashes for the first time on your wedding you can try them beforehand to see if they will be comfortable (there are different kinds of lashes available)
To test the longevity of the hair and makeup (and what makeup products and hair tools work best to ensure your style lasts all night)
The artist can make suggestions for hair cut/colour and ways to improve your skincare routine so that your bridal beauty looks its best for the wedding

In order to get the most out of your trial, I suggest to:

Bring a friend (or someone who’s opinion you trust) and get a second opinion on the finished look
Book the trial on a day where you have an event or a wedding dress fitting – this way you can see the look with more formal attire (it can look different against a plain t-shirt or sweatshirt). Trying it on with your dress will help you to determine if the beauty matches the dress.
Come prepared with photos of styles you like – the artist can work with you to combine the styles
Also come knowing what you don’t like – it helps the artist know what suggestions to make.

You can click here to schedule your trial with Adriana!

Tara Docherty

2023-12-04

Adriana and Kafi did hair and makeup for myself and three bridesmaids and I could not be happier with their work. They also made us all very comfortable and we had a blast chatting with them during the process. The wedding guests complimented us and were very impressed. Adriana was also very organized and fast to respond during the planning process which put my mind at ease. I highly recommend reaching out to Adriana for your hair and makeup needs! Thank you to Adriana and Kafi for setting me up for success on my big day!

Rebecca Worsfold

2023-11-24

Adriana and Sarah brought such a fun yet professional atmosphere to my wedding morning. Everyone absolutely loved their hair and makeup, and really appreciated the attention to detail and patience shown to our party!! I looked the best I’ve ever looked in my life, and that just made the whole day come together so perfectly. Thank you SO much!

Maria Budisa

2023-10-23

Adriana and her team did such an amazing job on hair and make up for myself (bride) and my bridal party. The hair and make up stayed perfectly all day and I got so many compliments. Adriana is also super helpful and friendly which made the morning of my wedding nothing but smooth sailing. Her prices are also sooo reasonable, esp compared to what other artists charge! 100% recommend her and her team!

Nisha Murugappan

2023-09-30

Adriana made me feel so beautiful and special on my wedding day. She did an amazing job with my mom's, my sister's and my hair and makeup and it lasted the whole night. She was so responsive and attentive. I cannot thank her enough.

Brianna Burnett

2023-09-11

Adriana was so fun to work with, and committed to ensuring I loved my hair! Had a last min change of mind and she was quick to pivot for me. Her assistant Karen was also amazing; my bridesmaids and I all asked for very different looks, and we were all obsessed with our hair!

Catherine Gallagher

2023-08-30

Adriana was one of my best vendor decisions for my wedding! I absolutely loved my look, and all my bridesmaids looked beautiful as well! It all held up really well and it felt lightweight, but I felt my best! I also had a really great experience working with her throughout the entire process - she is professional but easy-going and has a fun personality. I highly recommend her!

Anastasia

2023-08-13

Adriana was absolutely amazing! I had a one-on-one bridal hair and make-up session and it was such a nice few hours with her, I felt so relaxed! She was very receptive to feedback and worked with me to make me feel comfortable and beautiful. I highly recommend her! :)

Amanda McLoughlin

2023-07-27

Adriana’s talents are incredible! She was easy to communicate with through all stages. She was patient during the trial, making sure to achieve exactly what I wanted. On the big day, her and her team brought great energy to the morning and helped us all look our best! Her professionalism, prices and personality make her unbeatable!

Mariya Yakovleva

2023-07-02

I found Adriana online via posted recommendations and seeing the gorgeous photos of her work. Boy, am I glad I chose her for my wedding! Adriana was professional, accommodating, prompt in her communications, and a pleasure to work with! From the Hair/Makeup Trial to the Wedding, she made me (and my Bridesmaids) feel comfortable, and honored our vision for what we wanted to look like. On the Wedding Day, my Bridesmaids and I felt absolutely gorgeous and got many compliments on her work. The hair and makeup work she and her colleague did for us lasted well throughout the day. Thanks for everything!

Sasha Lis

2023-05-05

Adriana did hair and makeup for me and my bridal party. She was absolutely amazing to work with and made my morning a lot calmer. There was a lot of dancing and my hair and makeup stayed absolutely perfect the whole day. Even my mom who doesnt normally wear makeup was very happy with Adriana's work and loved how it turned out. Would highly recommend Adriana!