Hair and Make up - When to book

I booked my hair and make up at around the year to go mark and I am having my trial at around 2-3 months before. I knew I wanted these two people after seeing what they did at a friends wedding and I managed to secure 2015 prices before they increased for 2016

I booked my hair and makeup a good 12 months before and will have my trial 3 months before x

I booked more than a year in advance but the lady I booked is in quite high demand (and my mam would never have forgiven me if I'd not booked her!). Plus I'm getting married Bank Hol weekend so I wanted to make sure I got in quick before anyone booked holidays.

Yeah so it turns out I made a massive mistake in waiting, already had 2 reply saying they are booked up. I really didn't think they'd get booked up so soon

Oh no! I booked mine about 8 months ago and we get married on the same day as you (but not in the same area so I haven't stolen your hair/makeup lady!).

I guess you'll just have to keep trying, I'm sure there must be someone available.

Fingers crossed for you!

You will find one, don't worry - I booked mine a couple of months ago for my wedding on 4th June but had a friend who organised her wedding in 2 months and got an amazing hair/make up artist for hers! I had a couple email me back with no availability so whenever you do it I imagine it can be the same! Keep looking, you'll find the perfect person I'm sure xxx

Oh on I'm sorry you've had a few that are fully booked.

I thought the same as you and was going to wait till 6 months but saw on here everyone seemed to book over a year in advance. So I booked mine about a year before.

Wedding vendors are mad. I can't believe how far in advance things book.

Don't worry though you will find one just keep looking. Maybe send out lots of emails and that way your not waiting one at a time.

i think 3 months before

we dont know if the schedule full or not

Yeah I spammed out a load of enquiries last night, and so far only had one reply with a price list. So fingers crossed that they're just busy.

It really is mad how quickly they all get booked up, but in all honesty in this moment, just anyone that's free will be fine.

Thank you for the words of encouragement

Sorry, not what you want to hear but I booked mine about 18 months in advance.

Whereabouts are you and perhaps someone here will have some suggestions?

I booked my hair man and make up lady 14 months before the wedding and have just booked in the trials for 3 months before the wedding.

I think the earlier you book the easier you'll find availability as they do tend to get booked up quite far in advance.

Don't stress though x

If you know who you want then definitely book them... or at least ask them when best to book. 2 months is a bit late notice though if they are in demand.

I had my make up trial in August but getting married in January. Could only get it done in August though as we get married in Scotland so had to do it while we were there. My hair trial is after Christmas, but I'm a bit worried as she can be a let-down sometimes so fingers crossed she turns up! If she doesn't then I'll be on a panic hunt for a new hairdresser!

Best to speak to the people you want to book as they will know how busy they are.

I'm near Croydon, and getting married in Weybridge, so ideally someone nearer "proper" Surrey so on the day travel isn't as far. I did reply to the price list lady, and never checked my junk mail as much ? I just genuinely thought 6 months was early, whoops.

Only started really glancing through on Sunday, and did see someone I liked, but she was one of the ones who said she was already booked.

Oh nomore, I really hope you don't have to panic find a hairdresser.

I'm in Caterham! My hair stylist lives in Shirley and the make-up lady is Carshalton

Should have added - I am getting married in Dorking so am sure Weybridge would be do-able

Oh nice, well I am up the road from there, and word of warning about traffic. Old lodge lane is going to be closed for 2 months soon, so depending on which bit you're in. Expect some more traffic, if you need to go up Croydon way.

Have you tried beauty call? They have make-up artist and hair stylists all over the UK.

http://www.beautycall.co.uk/prices/weddings/

You wonderful, beautiful woman! Enjoy one or all of these internet drinks ?

Yes that means it's sorted

So glad your sorted TidalWave - must be a relief xxx

Woohoo! That's great news!

It's never too early to book hair and makeup especially if you're got your heart set on a particular person. Most artists including myself, while let you pay a deposit to secure your date and them you can have a practice nearer the wedding day.

I've already got 45 weddings booked in for 2016!

Juliet x