Your Bridal Trial Guide: What to Bring, Expect & How to Make It Count
Your bridal trial isn’t just a makeup appointment—it’s a creative collaboration between you and your beauty artist. It’s the first time your vision becomes reality, and it sets the tone for your entire bridal experience. Here’s how to prepare, what to expect, and how to make sure your trial leaves you feeling confident, radiant, and fully seen.
1. What to Bring to Your Trial
Inspo Photos: Bring 2–3 makeup looks you love. Think skin finish, eye style, lip color. Pinterest boards or screenshots are perfect.
Photos of Your Dress: The neckline, silhouette, and vibe of your dress all influence your final look.
Hair Plans or Reference Photos: Even if I’m only doing makeup, knowing your hair style helps balance your overall look.
Skincare Concerns or Notes: If you have sensitivities, allergies, or past product issues—bring them up early.
Your True Feedback: Be honest! This is a safe space to speak up about anything you love or want to tweak.
2. What to Expect During Your Trial
We’ll start with a short consultation where I get to know your style, preferences, skin type, and wedding details.
I’ll walk you through each step of the application and explain what I’m using and why.
We’ll test how products sit on your skin, how your complexion reacts to lighting, and how the look photographs.
If you need a second look variation (e.g. glam vs. natural), we can adjust accordingly.
Trials typically last 60–90 minutes.
3. How to Make Your Trial Worth It
Wear a white or light-colored top to mimic your dress shade in photos.
Schedule your engagement shoot or dress fitting right after so you can take advantage of the glam.
Take selfies in natural light and flash to see how the makeup wears and reflects.
Be open and communicative throughout the process—I’m here to co-create with you.
Final Thoughts
Your trial is the foundation for how you’ll look and feel on one of the biggest days of your life. Come with ideas, leave with clarity, and get one step closer to your wedding-day glow.
Want to schedule your bridal trial? Let’s create something unforgettable together!