Getting the best out of your wedding makeup trial...

Makeup and hair trials are very exciting events in the countdown to the wedding day and its important that you get the very best out of your trial.
When it comes to your makeup, here are my top five tips for having the best trial.

1. Preparation...it really does pay to to spend a little bit of time looking at magazines or Pinterest, just to get an idea of the types of looks you like, or indeed don't like! Here's a link to my Pinterest bridal makeup inspiration looks - feel free to pin some and set up your own! 
2. Communication...its so important to feel comfortable enough to say what you would like - a lot of brides say things like 'I don't mind' or 'whatever you like' but personal tastes vary so much that its so important to be honest. If it helps, jot down a few key points about the areas that are most important to you. Examples might be:
• Must be long lasting
• Love eyeliner flicks
• Want skin to glow 
3. Feedback...I like to always err on the side of caution, beginning with a super natural look and then showing it to my bride. From there we can add more until we get to the 100% perfect look. I tell my brides feedback is so important, no makeup artist will mind if you say you would like to try a stronger lip colour or more blush. Whatever you do, don't leave the trial unhappy. A trial is an opportunity for you and the makeup artist to design the perfect look together so always tell them what you are thinking.
4. Timing...always allow plenty of time for your trial, about an hour and a half - you want to be able to sit down, have a good chat, share some images and ideas and then give time to try a few looks and amendments along the way. Its also a good idea to get your trial done during the day, in similar lighting to the morning of your wedding and while it can be tempting to get a trial when you have a big night out and can get some use of it, remember that makeup for a night out is so different to what you will want for your wedding day.
5. Tan...if you are planning on wearing fake tan on your wedding day then I would definitely recommend wearing it for your trial, even if its just a quick coat. It can change a look totally and mean that different shades of lip and eye colour may suit. 

Enjoy your trial!