Bridal Hair & Makeup: Your Most Frequently Asked Questions, Answered
Planning a wedding is exciting—but let’s be honest, it can come with a lot of questions! At Bride’s Side Beauty, our goal is to make your wedding morning smooth, fun, and flawless. Below, we’ve gathered the most common questions we receive from brides and their wedding parties—so you can feel confident every step of the way.
1. When should I book my hair and makeup team?
We recommend booking as early as possible—typically 9 to 12 months in advance. Popular dates, especially spring and fall Saturdays, fill up quickly. The sooner you reserve, the better your chances of securing your preferred artists.
2. How do I secure my date?
To officially reserve your date, we require a signed contract and a 25% non-refundable retainer. Once those are submitted through our online portal, your date is secured—and the beauty planning begins!
3. Do you offer trials?
Yes! We highly recommend scheduling a trial 3–6 months before your wedding. It’s the perfect time to test styles, get to know your artist, and finalize your bridal beauty vision. Trials are held at our studio—check out our previous blog post for tips on making the most of your trial!
4. What should I bring to my trial?
Bring inspiration photos, dress details, and any hair accessories or your veil (if available). Photos of your everyday makeup or event glam also help guide your artist. We recommend wearing a white or light-colored top to get the full bridal effect!
5. How is the day-of schedule created?
We send a detailed questionnaire 90 days before your wedding. Once we receive your responses, we build a custom beauty schedule based on your “ready by” time. This schedule ensures a relaxed, well-paced morning and is also shared with your planner or day-of contact to align with the final timeline.
6. How many artists will be on-site?
This depends on your group size and timing needs. Each artist can typically complete up to 7 services. For larger parties or tighter timelines, we’ll assign additional artists to keep everything running smoothly and on time.
7. Can I request a specific artist?
Absolutely! We offer the option to reserve one of our Premier Artists for an additional premium. You can also request any of our talented team members for a $125 request fee. If you prefer not to make a request, no worries—we’ll thoughtfully assign artists from our highly skilled team.
8. Will you travel to my venue?
Yes! We are a fully on-site team and travel throughout Savannah, Coastal Georgia, Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, Jekyll Island, St. Simons, and the surrounding Lowcountry.
9. What products do you use?
We use high-performance, professional-grade products designed to last through happy tears, hugs, and the Southern heat. In our makeup kits, you’ll find favorites like Charlotte Tilbury, NARS, and Dior. For hair, we love Amika, Kenra, Moroccanoil, Color Wow, Keune, and more—always tailored to your hair type and desired style.
10. How long does each service take?
Here’s a general timing guide:
- Bridal Hair or Makeup: 60 minutes each
- Attendant Hair or Makeup: 45 minutes each
- Flower Girls/Grandmothers: 30 minutes each
We also build in extra time for touch-ups and flexibility throughout the morning.
11. Do you offer touch-up services?
Yes! We offer two options:
- A la carte bookings: Services only, no additional touch-ups.
- The BYS Package: Includes services plus 2 artists on-site for up to 8 hours for touch-ups and second looks (if time permits).
12. What if someone doesn’t want lashes?
No problem at all! Lashes are included in every makeup service but are completely optional. Just let us know in advance and we’ll tailor the service to fit each person's comfort level.
13. What types of payments do you accept?
All payments are processed through our HoneyBook portal via credit card or bank transfer (ACH), keeping everything secure and streamlined. We also accept checks if preferred.
