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Beginner August 2011

££££ for make up artist?

emmamac73, 7 February, 2011 at 13:09 Posted on Planning 0 22

I'm starting to look for a make up artist for the big day.....what is the going rate?

I've found one online. £40 for trial. £60 on the day.

Not a clue whether this is reasonable? What did you/are you paying?

I live in Preston, Lancashire if anyone has any recommendations?!

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Latest activity by NikiST, 4 April, 2011 at 20:46
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    Beginner June 2011
    little_miss ·
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    No recommendations but i looked at a few local people (essex) and they were all about £45 for a trial and £70 for the day so that sounds about right.

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  • *JLS*
    Beginner July 2012
    *JLS* ·
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    Hiya, i am getting married in Scotland and I am paying the following:

    Prices
    Trials Hair
    Make Up
    On the Day Hair
    Make Up
    Eyelashes
    Per Person
    £20
    £30
    £20
    £50
    £10
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  • E
    Beginner August 2011
    emmamac73 ·
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    Just had another quote. £90 - includes trial, on the day and flase lashes (if required). £25 deposit required.

    Both seem reasonable? Anyone else care to share their quotes/prices?

    How do I decide between the 2?!

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  • 1Lucie
    Beginner May 2011
    1Lucie ·
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    Those quotes seem fairly normal to me. I have had some that are nearly £200

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  • M
    Beginner June 2011
    MISSMAYFLOWER ·
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    I'm in west yorkshire and i've been quoted £32 for trial £40 on the day. And £25 for bridesmaids

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  • looneysh
    Beginner May 2012
    looneysh ·
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    JLCB2B - I'm in Scotland and finding it expensive , your prices look reasonable however. Who are you using?

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  • *libby*
    Beginner June 2011
    *libby* ·
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    In Bournemouth i've had quotes that seem to be around the £100 mark but finally found a mobile beauty lady for £50 (inc trial) or £65 with lashes (last 7-10 days)then £10 each for the bridesmaids, she had loads of good comments and I will have a trial first so hopefully will be ok! I'm on the hunt for a hair dresser now!! Anyone want to share there quotes on hair too?

    I did find someone for £100 for hair and make up but they never replied to my emails so haven't bothered again now!

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  • *JLS*
    Beginner July 2012
    *JLS* ·
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    Hi Sarah, it might depend on where you are but I am using Lauren Munro who is based in Alexandria and she will be coming to the venue on the day. I emailed a few companies, but she was the first person to respond and what I've seen looks good.

    https://www.bylauren.co.uk/Wedding-Day

    There is a wedding fair on at Duck Bay Marina at the end of Feb that she will be attending so i will get to meet her there as I have only spoken to her on the phone and via email Smiley smile

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    Beginner September 2011
    gigglerm ·
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    Has anyone got any reccomendations for hair and make up in berkshire - Newbury area? Thank you

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  • ButtercupSoph
    Beginner June 2012
    ButtercupSoph ·
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    I'm in Preston too Smiley smile

    Where are you getting married?

    I think I have found the same ones as you...i'm gonna go for the £90 one which includes trail and on the day (with lashes).

    Let me know if you find any cheaper ones Smiley smile

    X

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  • agentblackcat
    Beginner July 2011
    agentblackcat ·
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    Hi

    I am also in Scotland - paying £35 for trial and £40 on day and that includes her coming to my house on daySmiley smile

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  • stripeyrache
    Super February 2011
    stripeyrache ·
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    I'm in the south and paying £75 for my make-up which included the trial ?

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  • sarahb3426
    Beginner June 2012
    sarahb3426 ·
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    Ooh Emmamac,

    Do you mind me asking who you have found? am in Lancashire, getting married in Ormskirk and currently looking into this, although am half tempted to go for the Air-brush make-up.

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    Beginner August 2011
    emmamac73 ·
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    Woo for Preston Brides!! Only just seen your post!!

    Have you booked your make up yet? I'm still undecided.....!

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    Beginner August 2011
    emmamac73 ·
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    Hi!

    I've looked at Rachel McNeela and Sonara Parker, are these the ones you have seen? A friend has also recommended Holly Fairclough.

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  • judeclarke
    Beginner October 2011
    judeclarke ·
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    I had a quote for £40 for trial and £70 on the day, £50 per bridesmaid - just for make up. So I'm doing my own - cost £20 for new mascara & lippy!

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    Beginner August 2011
    emmamac73 ·
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    I meant to ask.....what's this about airbrush make up?!

    How much does it cost? Does anyone know anyone in the North West that does it?

    PS - Just found this site, pretty useful....http://thebridalartists.co.uk/directory_north-west.htm

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  • BrideMrsT2B
    Beginner June 2011
    BrideMrsT2B ·
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    I'm in East Anglia and have a lovely make up lady who is doing my make up inc trial for £45 pluas £20 each for the BM's on the day. That includes travel although I am only 15 mins away. Luckily she did my best friends wedding in Feb so I had her do my make up for that and she's fab. Got my trial in 2 weeks and I cant wait!!

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  • SoontobeMrsB
    Beginner October 2011
    SoontobeMrsB ·
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    My make-up lady charges £50 for trial & £50 on the day. My hair lady is roughly £45 for trial & £55 - £70 on the day depending on complex the hair is. I'm based in the midlands. Pleased to see from this thread that I'm not paying over the odds.

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  • Arquard
    Beginner May 2011
    Arquard ·
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    My make-up lady is £200 but that includes up to 2 hair and make-up trials, hair and make-up on the day (at my house) including airbrushing if needed and false eyelashes. Plus she is lovely and very highly recommended!

    **ETA - I'm in Milton Keynes

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  • NikiST
    Beginner July 2011
    NikiST ·
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    £35 for bridal trial and £25 for BMs and MOB trial

    £55 on the day for bride and £40 per BM and MOB on the day

    HTH

    ETA: That's in Bristol

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  • NikiST
    Beginner July 2011
    NikiST ·
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    My hairdresser is giving me a free trial as she is a friend and she is charging £40 on the day and an extra £10 for each BM.. to cover her travelling and time costs as she lives in Oxford and will be travelling to WSM.

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