Frequently Asked Questions

*Currently - we are unable to respond to new inquiries or take bookings until October 2008 - please contact any of the great make-up artists on www.weddingwa.com.au. Apologies for any inconvenience - Shelley Meyer*

Which areas do you cover?

Currently we mainly work in the lower north, central & southern Perth suburbs.

Do you charge a travel fee?

We reserve the right to add on a travel fee due to increasing petrol prices. Bookings may attract an additional travel fee ($10 - $50) depending the upon the time/distance it takes your make-up artist to reach your location

Do you do hair as well?

Not currently - please see our Resources page for a list of reliable and professional mobile hairstylists.

What products do you use?

We like to use quality & trend conscious products. These include MAC, Revlon, SeneGence®, Inglot, Napoleon, Estee Lauder and Smashbox.

For best results we use long lasting foundations along with smudge and waterproof eye products for durability.

* If you have any skin sensitivities please alert your make-up artist prior to make-up application.

Do I need a make-up trial?

Make-up trials are your time to be pampered whilst having a professional make-up artist at your disposal. Look at this as an opportunity to get answers to all of the make-up questions you ever had whilst you sit back and relax - putting us to work to create your perfect look.

The process - good make-up is half application and half communication. We discuss your preferred colour choices and integrate this with your skin tone, the colour and style of your dress and your bridesmaid's dresses - even your flowers. We discuss your make-up likes and dislikes and often provide examples to confirm what look you want before we commence. "Every bride has a perfect picture in their minds-eye of how they want to look on their wedding day. With good communication on both sides - we can easily create that look for you".

Please allow up to 1 - 1.5 hours per person. Friends and family are always welcome.

NB - $20 from your trial fee goes towards your wedding day balance if you confirm at the trial.

Should my bridesmaids have a trial?

Brides normally always have a trial but we can do your bridesmaids too.

Make a day of it and bring along champers and nibbles for some girl time together.

Trials are particularly good for the bridesmaid who is nervous about wearing make-up on the day.

Will I need to touch up my make-up during the day?

Many women think that having their make-up professionally done means that they do not have to touch-up all day. For some brides this will be true. For brides prone to shine - touch ups are a fact of life. The same goes for brides who tend to bite off their lipstick and for those shed more than a few emotional tears. We want you to look your best all day so we take the following steps to make sure your make-up works harder and longer for you :-

For best results we use quality foundations that stay fresh and always use powder to set your make-up. Shelley uses SeneGence® long lasting foundations. "They have a similar technology to Revlon's Colour Stay and do not budge once they are set, which makes them fantastic for weddings." Leia prefers mineral make-up for a natural look with staying power, Erica loves Kryolan liquid foundations - best for those that want full coverage. Marcia uses a combination of products including Napoleon compact powder.

Tip - take along a transluscent powder or blotting papers to ensure your foundation stays shine free all day and night.

We use eye shadows and liners by MAC, Napoleon, Estee Lauder, Revlon and Inglot. These are quality products which are made to work longer for you over time.

Lipcote is used to help your first lipstick application last longer. However as many brides get their make-up applied hours before their ceremony, we recommend you have lipstick or lipgloss in a similar colour to take with you.

Tip - touch up your lipstick before and during your photo session, then again before you enter your Reception.

How do I book?

The first step is to contact Shelley to check availability - you can do this via the Contact Page or on 0438 897 890.

How do I secure my initial booking?

We are happy to hold your date open for you, we only ask that you pre-pay the cost of your make-up trial within 2 weeks of your initial request. You can then book your trial date at your leisure.

How do I confirm my booking?

At your trial - once you confirm, $20 from your fee goes towards the balance on your wedding day.

An additional payment of $20 per adult and $10 per Junior Bridesmaid is also required at the trial to confirm a make-up service for each member of your wedding party.

The final balance is then payable to your make-up artist on your wedding day.