I know I've said this over and over, but I just want to say it one more time......... I can't stress enough how important it is to book your makeup artist well in advance. I used to suggest at least 6 months but it seems brides are catching on. I'm booked up almost a year in advance! I've had to turn away many disappointed brides who waited until only a few months, weeks or even a day before their big event. I do not have a "team" of artists, so I can only book a minimum number of clients in any given month. I can't even begin to guess which months are the most popular. It seems they all fill up rather quickly. I've had to turn away many disappointed brides who waited too long to book my makeup services. My advice to you is no matter the date or occasion, be sure to lock in your event date with a signed agreement and retainer as soon as you have decided on your makeup artist. One thing to keep in mind is that since I am not a "team...

We all know I've mentioned countless times the importance of booking your makeup artist during the early stages of wedding planning. I just secured another wedding for 2013 and I took a glance at my calendar. I have one Saturday open in February, one in March, one in April and one left in May. Yikes! And it's not even the end of October yet. No matter where you are located, I am sure you will find makeup artists are booking up quickly. With technology advancing and creating better HD cameras, brides understand the need for professional quality makeup and hair. I can't imagine any other event other than your wedding day where you will be the center of attention and have oodles of cameras focused on you. A quality photographer can capture fantastic images, but if the subject isn't camera-ready, the end result will only be as good as its weakest link. Aim for the best you can find and make it happen. You need a stellar venue, an awe-inspiring dress, a ...