Just started this course that Covers Bridal make-up, I don't have a clue on what to charge as i'm a Nail Tech. Any one do packages etc??? I'm in Sussex any suggestions. (I know experiance etc counts but just an idea would be great)

Lisa x

hi there, my beauty diploma covered bridal makeup and i offer it on my mobile beauty pricelists. although i havent dun it yet, i charge £14 for make-up consultation and basic makeover, £18 for consultation and makeup for spesh occasion, and £25 for bridal makeup which obviously takes into account- colours/tones/styles of bridal clothing and accessories,brides personal preferences and includes strip or individual artificial lashes and optional facial gems. as for packages, when i am approached i wil defo do sum sort of package for bridesmaids/families atc if the opportunity comes my way but unsure of exact prices etc for this yet, hope this helps x

Hi hun

I charge 35 for the bride's trial, 25 for bridesmaids/other guests trial; then 60 for bride's on the day and 35 for bridesmaids/other guests on the day.

To check out the competition near you and what they charge, take a look at the hitched makeup artist directory at hitched.co.uk - the definitive wedding site

hth

We charge £45.00 that includes a trial prior to the big day.We dont charge any less for bridesmaids or anyone else.
Practice on anyone and everyone as make-up is an art in itself.Experiment with different shades and colours.Invest in good make-up books to get ideas.Good luck and enjoy your course.

im in kent
i charge 20 for brides maids
and 25 for brides
15-20 for the aunts nans sisters etc

Your prices Amy are more in line with what I charge and I am new to bridal make-up. When setting my prices, I honestly wonder how some peeps make a living at the prices they are charging. £20 for trial and £20 on the day or £40 for trial and £30 on the day. I am left asking myself," What service is offered at these prices?"
Whilst we do need to research the areas where we work, Bridal make up is an art and a skill and even though I am new to this industry, I can't afford to set my prices so low. I charge £40 for trial and £60 on the day.

I don't offer Bridal make-up at the moment but when i do my prices will probably be similar to Amys & Mrs Clooney.

My friend did the bride & the two mothers all for £60 !! She hadn't researched the prices and ended up driving twenty miles for the consultation & then even further on the wedding day. She has changed them now im pleased to say.

Personally if i was getting married i would look for a make-up artist that was expensive, as in my eyes the price usually reflects the quality of the service & products you receive.

I'm glad you share my thoughts on this. To try to answer Luxurynails initial question, let me just say this. If you get a potential client gasping in horror at your supposed inflated prices, then politely ask her this question, "How much are you paying for your dress, flowers and hair etc?" Weddings usually amount to several thousands of pounds, £10 000 or £20 000 upwards before you've even done the make-up, so in the grand scheme of things, is £100 for the bride including the trial an overinflated price to pay?

A trial can take up to 2 hours whilst you work with the bride to find her desired look. On the day of the wedding the make-up would take less as you know what you are working with. However, you most likely have to travel to the venue and also stay to assist the bride into her gown so that she doesn't smudge her make-up. That is about 4 or 5 hours of work which works out at approximately £20 to £25 per hour. Do you want to work for less than this?

Yes Luxurynails, experience is important, but when you have successfully completed your course, you will come away with a qualification at having been successful! Don't sell yourself short. It's difficult to up your prices later. Start out as you wish to go on. Best wishes.

My friend just recently got married and she paid £50. And I would gladly pay it for someone to do mine on my special day.. how pampering!! LOL

This was just for her make-up on the day and included a trial run the week before. No bridesmaids etc..
The both times she was doing it for an hour. So that equates to £25 per hour I suppose.
HTH xxx

I've never seen my prices as inflated, and luckily neither do any of my clients, totally agree with what you're saying and what ought to be taken into consideration

In the area I'm in, you have to be careful with prices, because there's an influx of artists offering makeup and hair for a combined lower price than if you were to book a MUA/hair stylist separately.

I know one MUA in my area who charges 70 for the trial and 70 on the day, which I think could put a lot of clients off, as the trial is used for the purpose of checking the MUA's skills and whether or not they produce the look you want for your wedding day. Now I've never undertaken a trial and been told that they don't want to use me for the wedding day, but I have had a lot of clients who've had trials with other MUAs before settling with me.

Was your friends booking for her make-up a last minute thing Tsia, or had this been planned months in advance? It's great that she was happy and she obviously thought her £50 was well spent, however, I would never advice a trial the week before the wedding.
I recommend 3 months so that you can have a detailed consultation with the bride and also advise on skin care regimes if her skin is blemished and unruly. Improving the condition of her skin may take a while and she will obviously want to look her best on her big day.

OOh, theres a point. I see what you mean. I dont know if she spoke with her well in advance, maybe they had a chat on the phone or a consultation. All my friend mentioned was the actual trial run the week before the wedding when I asked her.

My friend has fantastic skin, but even so, a break out of mini volcanos I think no concealer could hide! LOL