What does my $50 booking deposit go towards?

All of my individual appointments, i.e. Any wedding trials, Event makeup & hair, Photoshoot makeup & hair, etc require a non-refundable, non-transferable $50 booking deposit (some may require a $100 booking deposit if more than one service is requested: "mother & daughter makeup trial" "Bride & MOH makeup trial" etc) This booking deposit is to guarantee a spot on my live calendar. The remaining balance of the service is due on the day of the service, payable by either cash or venmo.

How long does each makeup application take on a wedding day?

All Bridesmaids, Moms, aunts, friends, etc will have a full 45 minutes in the makeup chair, for a complete, full face, photo-ready (lashes always included) makeup application. If scheduling anyone under 12 years of age (Jr. Bridesmaids & Flower girls) It's generally between 15-20 minutes, depending on their age.

I will always reserve a full hour, to an hour and 15 minutes for the brides makeup application.

Note: Keep in mind there may be additional time for any cover ups for tattoos, etc. An additional cost is required for that, and please let us know prior for scheduling purposes.

How long will the makeup last? I'm concerned if we have to start makeup in the early morning, it won't last the entire day and night!

A professional makeup application is a lot different than the day to day makeup you may apply to yourself. Correct products, and the right product application ensures that your face will remain flawless for hours and hours. As added insurance, I provide all brides and bridesmaids with mini touch up kits, as well as some emergency items to take with you the day of the wedding.

If I cry will it ruin my makeup?

My wedding kit is filled with all the water and sweat resistant products I need to ensure that your makeup will be able to withstand tears of joy as well as the dance floor perspiration! As an added insurance, I provide all brides and bridesmaids with mini touch up kits, as well as some emergency items to take with you the day of the wedding.

How much room do you need to set up for on location applications?

For weddings or an on location application, I will typically bring my folding directos chair, my LED ring light which is on a tripod stand, and a small folding table. All makeup products fit into a small case on wheels. With this gear, I am able to makeup just about any room and situation work! However, if there's an option for a window where a nice amount of natural light comes in, that would always be preferred. The bigger the window the better!

What if I’m uncomfortable requiring my bridal party to pay to have their makeup, or makeup and hair professionally done on the morning of my wedding?

As far as not forcing your bridal party to spend the extra money for professional glam on the day of your wedding? I totally get it. Weddings are expensive for everyone! But at the end of the day, you've invested a lot of time planning and money to ultimately throw a big party for your family and friends to celebrate a really special milestone, and one thing to remember is years from now you'll only have your wedding day photos to looks back on, and having everyone look beautiful and put together with gorgeous hair and makeup will make your photos that much cherished. The good news is your wedding is still (typically) months away, and plenty of time for your girls to decide/save!

I have a friend who is really good at makeup / I know another artist, can I have them do the makeup for all/some of the bridesmaids on the wedding day?

While the makeup industry is growing on a personal level due to popularity of stores like Sephora, ULTA and because of social media, that may be an option for some brides/bridesmaids. However, at the end of the day, the bride & groom have spent months of planning, thousands of dollars, hours of stressing, and in the years to come will always and only have their photos & video to look back on and remember this day. Having the Sea-Glam artists do everyones makeup will ensure that every girl looks flawless & similar in the photos. If someone else has their makeup done by a different person, this can be noticeable and also can reflect how another person that may be considered booking us sees. If it's not done well, they will think it was our team that did that job if we are the only known artist there. This is also our policy when booking us:

Only Sea-Glam Artist and Artist’s assistant(s) shall be permitted to assume any makeup services. Any other person(s); professional, relative or otherwise; attempting to assume any such duties will be considered a breach of contract and all representatives of Artist shall cease work and there will be no refund.

Why is there a wedding date booking fee for reserving my wedding?

The wedding date booking fee is a non-refundable, non-transferable booking fee that goes in part towards the administrative expenses required for preparing myself and my team for your wedding. The time spent in email coorespondance, answering any and all questions you may have. Figuring out a full wedding day schedule of glam services, filing and recording any all notes during your wedding trial so that my team and I are all on the same page when it comes to the morning of your wedding. This, along with a signed wedding day contract fully ensures that makeup artist, and hair stylist is completely available for your wedding, and our online calendar becomes blocked off from view so that no other bride, client, or photographer is able to book and reserve our time that day.

How much does it cost to have you provide a service outside of your studio for non-bridal clients?

non- wedding day prices shown are for "in studio" sessions. *My current location for hosting trials, and all other individual appointments, is now being offered at my private residence, in Central Falls, RI. The exact address is not listed on my website, as it is my private residence. Once a booking deposit is received for appointment requests, my specific address, along with parking directions will be sent to you privately.

My travel fee is based on the miles traveled (round trip) plus any tolls/bridges/ferries/parking garages/meters/valet fees. The starting point will always be my home. Please reach out to me with the exact address you are interested in me traveling to for services, and I can figure out what the travel fee would be for you.

Yes, I'm available to travel anywhere (Destination weddings welcomed!)

How early can you start and how long can you stay?

We can start anytime! However, distances over 1.5 hours and a start time before 9:00am may require overnight accommodation the night before, travel expenses and meals paid for me and my artists. Early start times (before 9:00am) and stays past 8 hours are subject to an additional $25/hr per artist. Wait times for a late wedding party is $25 per 15 minutes per artist if we don’t start on time and $25 per 15 minutes if we go past the proposed end time due to wedding party lateness or interruptions.

How much time is needed for makeup services?

I reserve 75 minutes for the bride and 45 minutes for other adults. I will recommend a start time based on how many are in the wedding party, and what time you need to be ready by. For example, a wedding party of a bride and 4 attendants with one artist requires a 5 hour prep time. I will also factor in 15-20 minutes for setting up and additional 10-15 minutes for packing up. Ideally we should schedule makeup and hair services to be complete when the photographer is due to arrive. If the allotted prep time is short and there are numerous services, a second artist/hairstylist will be needed. If you or a wedding planner, photographer, or hairstylist create a timeline please submit it to me first for approval before sharing with your bridal party or other vendors.

Can you stay after initial beauty services?

Yes. Lipstick and powder touch-ups before our proposed departure are complimentary for everyone we performed services for. Staying for touch-ups for hair and makeup after your first-look photos or the ceremony is charged at a rate of $100/hr per artist.

Do you provide services for destination weddings?

Yes. Locations over 1.5 hours drive from artists' homes with a start time before 9:00am may require overnight accommodation, travel expenses and meals paid by client. Holiday fees may apply.

Do you provide wedding day mobile services for only one person?

Yes. I do charge during peak wedding season and/or weekends at least $500 for me to come to you. My hairstylist will also require a minimum booking amount. This means if it is only you for makeup and hair there would be a charge of $1000 pre-tax and travel payable at booking for us to come to you. Understandably, most brides do not want to spend this much when a salon may be available nearby to the venue. However, please ask if I have availability on your wedding day if it is in the winter, for a last minute booking or elopement, or a weekday wedding. I may waive minimum booking fees.

Do you charge less for simple makeup for adults?

No. I will apply as little makeup as wanted, but the cost will be the same no matter how much makeup is preferred as I cannot pro-rate each application based on how much makeup I apply.

Is a makeup trial required?

A makeup trial is a preview of your wedding day makeup look. If you have a trial your wedding day makeup is $300. If you don’t have a prior trial the wedding day makeup is $350. If you feel you are truly low-maintenance and comfortable with “winging it” with no consultation or trial I have had success with that approach as well.

Why do you charge more if I don’t have a trial?

Having no trial means a longer wedding day prep time and deciding on your look and colors. And although selecting makeup looks is normally fun, on your wedding day it may be overwhelming. Also, though you may not normally have sensitive skin, if something irritates it we will have to remove and reapply something else and that takes extra time and risk. I will be meeting you and your skin for the first time and I may have recommended a skincare regime which would have made your wedding day makeup look even better if you had started months or weeks prior to your wedding day.

What do I do if I live far away?

If you won’t be in town prior to the wedding or are planning a destination wedding let’s try to discuss via e-mail your skin type and makeup preferences, and your overall wedding vibe. You can send me photos of yourself with and without makeup, in makeup you loved from a special event, inspiration pictures from the internet and my Instagram. If needed, Virtual Consultations in place of a trial are $25 per 15 minutes.

Should I book the wedding date first or book the trial first?

I’m usually booked anywhere from a year to two years prior to a wedding date. You are welcome to come in for a makeup trial or makeup & hair trail before signing a contract and giving a retainer but I do not hold wedding dates without them.

When should I have my makeup trial?

I advise scheduling a trial as soon as you want to explore your makeup looks, or if you’d like to see if we are a good fit prior to booking. I recommend to have it in the same season as your wedding so your depth of color and skin condition (dry, oily, etc.) and the weather temperature will be similar. That could mean either a full year before or 1-2 months before your wedding. If you plan to be tan or get a spray tan for your wedding get one for your trial. I generally hold trials Monday through Thursday.

Where can I have my trial?

Currently, all makeup trials & makeup & hair trials are held in studio at my private residence, in Central Falls, RI. We are also available to travel to you for a trial at your home (standard travel fees apply)

Should I schedule my hair trial at the same time as my makeup trial?

It isnt necessary, but I've found it definetly helps the bride to be able to envision both hair and makeup when styled together. Brides who book trials seperately have always expressed wishing they just booked both at the same time. However, as my hairstylists are subcontracted out, coordinating both makeup & hair trials on the same day, can be a little tricky, and take a little longer to confirm, but is worth it.

May I have relatives, friends, or my children attend my trial?

As all trials are being held out of my private home studio, only the person(s)* who are scheduled to receive services are able to come along. Examples: a "mother & daughter bridal trial" or "mother & daughter makeup & hair trial" "Bride & MOH makeup trial" "Bride & MOH Makeup & Hair trial"

Do you and your artists have experience with a range of skin tones?

Yes. We carry fair to deep foundation colors and undertone adjusters.

Do your hair artists have experience with thick, long, or very curly hair?

Yes. Please let me know prior to booking so I can contact the most experienced hairstylist for availability. Extra charges may be applicable.

Does your hairstylist provide extensions or do wig styling?

Yes. Please let me know prior to booking so I can contract the best hairstylist for availability. Extra charges are applicable.

Can you use my own makeup for my trial or wedding day?

Please advise PRIOR to booking if you have serious or numerous allergies. My insurance carrier may not allow me to take on such risk. If you’re willing to sign a waiver I can use your personal makeup products, but they may not hold up well for a long day, may not be designed for professional photos and I can’t predict their performance if used in combination with my own products.

Can you cover a tattoo/redness/acne/wrinkles/ blemishes?

I can cover them to a degree, depending on the size, vibrancy or darkness. If you have a tattoo or skin concern I suggest a makeup trial. I can also give product recommendations and advise a skincare regimen; For serious conditions such as persistent acne or inflamed rosacea I recommend a dermatologist.

Can I add on services after I have signed my contract?

Yes! We are planning to be there all set up on your wedding day, and will have more than enough product to glam the entire venue if needed. However it all effects the timeline, ultimately if the "Finish Time" is firm per what you and the photographers have discussed for starting photos, it could mean an earlier arrival time, or I may have to hire additional artist/stylist if they are available. If on the wedding day you request services to be added I may be able to accommodate this if my personal schedule allows me to stay past the original departure time. I also will charge the current rate plus an up-charge for makeup services that are added on the wedding day to account for last minute efforts to add people in, and to encourage a commitment from your bridal party PRIOR to the wedding day. This helps prevent the stress of your prep schedule being compressed or going over the finish time due to last minute add-ons. If it does, I charge $25 per 15 minutes per artist when we go over the proposed end time and an additional $25 per hour per artist if we have been at the beauty prep location more than 8 hours.

Can I subtract wedding services after I sign the contract, or on the day of the wedding if someone changes their mind or doesn’t come?

Yes. You can deduct people but If additional artists were hired by me to help and makeup and/or hair services are reduced or cancelled within 90 days of the wedding date the remaining balance will be due. I would suggest finding replacements, such as relatives or friends. If no replacements can be found, I can spend more time on your bridal application, take more time per person, end the services earlier, or arrive later than originally proposed. (Subcontractors will not give services in lieu of cancellations.) If services decrease so much that a hairstylist, or additional artist is not required to come anymore, their booking fee at the time they were hired is non-refundable, and if it’s within 90 days of the wedding the remaining balance would be due.

What if I have reserved my date with you with a contract and wedding date booking fee, but I decide to go with another beauty company? Or what happens if the wedding is rescheduled or cancelled?

Unfortunately I cannot return your Wedding Date Booking Fee once I have received it with a signed contract. If it is 90 days or less before the wedding the whole remaining balance will be due because my subcontracted Wedding Hair Specialists, and Additional Makeup Artists and I will have refused other opportunities. This is listed in the Wedding Contract.

Should I bring my own touch up products to the wedding?

I do encourage everyone to bring their favorite lipstick, retouch concealer, and pressed powder in your purse. Please ask for recommendations or personal shopping services. I provide a touch up kit for the bride including items such as tissues, bobby pins, oil-blotting sheets, q-tips, mascara wand, a powder puff, small container of translucent powder, mascara wand, mini lash glue, lash applicator, a makeup remover sheet, A paper straw for use after lipstick is on, and a full size MAC lipstick in the brides signature lipcolor. I will provide bridesmaid touch up kits (excluding the Mac Lipstick) for $15 per bag if asked at least 30 days prior to the wedding. I will also have a few extra MAC lipsticks for last minute purchases via cash or Venmo on the day of event.

What do you require from me for the wedding day?

A room with enough space for my folding directions chair, my ring light, and ideally large table*, natural light, outlets, nearby bathroom, and a comfortable temperature for working. I have a folding table in my car at all times if space is unable to provide a large table. My team and I come with enough equipment to be able to provide services all day for you and your party, we require Valet when available, If no elevator, and lots of stairs, we require assistance from either front of the house staff, or an available father/brother/groomsman to help bring up some heavier bags.