What are your Bridal Packages and Rates?
Please see my Bridal Packages and Rates
here.
Where did you study Make Up and how long have you been a Make Up Artist?
I studied at
Make Up Designory, Los Angeles and graduated with a diploma in Beauty Make Up, Studio Hairstyling, Airbrush Make Up and Prosthetics. I have been a freelance make up artist for almost 8 years.
What brands do you use?
I use a lot of Pro Products – products made by artists for artists, such as Make Up Forever, MAC Cosmetics, Temptu, Dermcolor, Kett, Dinair and Viseart. I also use Shisheido, Lancome, Temptu, Kryolan, Nars, Laura Mercier, Graftobian, RCMA, Chanel, Shu Eumura, Bobbi Brown, Benefit, Smashbox, Anastasia Brows, Art Deco, and Kiko.
How long will Traditional Make Up last? How long will Airbrush Make Up last?
Traditional Make Up will last 4-6 hours while Airbrush Make Up will last 8-10 hours. But truth be told, it really depends on so many factors. Some of these factors are:
- is your church air-conditioned
- is your reception venue outdoors (garden or beach)
- how windy will it be
- how many hours will you be under the sun
- are you going to limit the number of people you kiss at the reception (the more you “beso-beso” the more likely you will need to retouch your contour, cheeks, foundation and lips)
- how oily your skin is
- are you acidic
If you avail of Package C (30,000) you don’t have to worry about how long the make up will last because I will be with the Bride until the beginning of the reception and that means unlimited retouch for 8-9 hours.
What happens at the trial? How long is the trial? When should I have my trial?
This is what happens at the trial:
- Discuss all the details of your wedding (your dress, your theme, your flowers, your church and venue, etc)
- Discuss what make up and hair you like (show me pegs/photos)
- Discuss your skin condition (oily, dry or acidic)
- I will do 2 make up looks and 2-3 hairstyles on you so you can pick what look you like best
- We will take photos of the make up and hair
- I will write down all the products I used on you on my Continuity Chart so I can duplicate the exact look on your wedding day
- Payment for trial is settled at the end of the session. It is 4,000pesos.
The trial is usually 2-3 hours long and should be done 3-6 months before the wedding day. I also suggest that you have your trial on the day of your Pre Nup shoot so the make up and hair don’t go to waste. You can also have your trial on the day you are a guest to a friend’s wedding.
What happens after the trial?
After the trial, I will give you 5 days to make a down payment to confirm booking. However, this does not secure your date. If someone else calls and is ready to book and make a down payment your date might get taken. Most of the time this isn’t an issue but I just want you to be aware that this has happened a few times.
I’m based abroad and will only be back in Manila a week before the wedding day. I don’t have time for a trial. Can I book you without a trial?
Of course! I’ve had Brides who have booked me without a trial. Please go over my Instagram, Blog, and Webpage so you can see if my style of make up is similar to what you’re looking for.
Here are a few things we need to do if you don’t have time for a trial:
- Send me a photo of yourself without make up and your hair tied into a ponytail
- Send me photos of yourself with make up
- Send me pegs of make up you like
- Send me details about your skin (is it oily, dry or acidic)
- Send me your make up requests (example: I want big eyes and soft pink lips)
Can you pencil book me without a down payment?
Unfortunately, I don’t pencil book without a down payment. To save the date, I need 50% down payment. Remaining balance should be settled (in CASH) on the day of the wedding or you may bank deposit the remaining balance 3 days before the wedding. I don’t accept cheques.
How do I make a downpayment?
Confirm the total amount with me and deposit 50% to my BPI account.
No downpayment, No save the date. After you’re made a downpayment, email me the deposit slip.
No deposit slip, No save the date.
Remaining 50% should be settled 1 week prior to your wedding date. Email me the deposit slip.
Is the downpayments refundable?
No, downpayments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
What if I’m not used to wearing make up? Can you keep it light, dewy and fresh?
If you are unsure about your make up look, we will work together to create a look that you feel comfortable with. I will enhance your best features and downplay your least favorite. I will not transform you into someone no one recognizes – unless you ask me to. And yes, I can do light, dewy and fresh make up. It is one of my favorite looks of all time!
How many heads can you do on my wedding day? What size party can you accommodate?
I can do a maximum of 5 heads (Bride + 4 heads). If you have many additional heads (Bridesmaids, Secondary Sponsors, Flowergirls, or relatives that need make up and hair), I will bring other artists (Team B) to help on the wedding day. My focus is on you – the Bride. I prefer Team B to handle your additional heads so I am available for you all throughout the day.
I already have a Make Up Artist for my wedding day, can you do the make up of my entourage?
Yes of course! I would love to. Traditional Make Up and Hair is 3,000/head. Airbrush Make Up and Hair is 3,500/head. Minimum of 3 heads if I have to go to them. No minimum if they come to my studio.
I don’t have time to buy crew meals for my wedding suppliers, can I give you meal allowance instead?
Sure, whatever helps you make your day less stressful. We are 3 in my team (unless I bring another team to do the make up and hair of your entourage) and we usually receive 200pesos each for a meal.
How do I prepare my skin for the big day?
Exfoliate and Moisturize. Exfoliate at least once a month and moisturize every night, especially around the eye area. Consult a dermatologist 5-8 months before your big day. Sounds extreme but the earlier you start preparing, the better results you’ll get. Your dermatologist will recommend the best moisturizer and exfoliator for your skin type. Remember, make up ONLY corrects color. It does not correct textures such as bumps and craters.