I have to admit that I haven’t always been a fan of makeup! I’ve always been the type of girl who is fine with a little lipgloss (or chapstick). A few years ago, I started to play with a little foundation, eye shadow and mascara. But most days, I’m pretty bare faced! But when it was time for me to think about the look that I wanted on my wedding day, I knew I needed a professional makeup artist. So today we’re sharing 3 reasons why you should hire a professional makeup artist for your wedding!

Trial Run

Most of the professional makeup artist that I know, offer a trial run before your wedding day! This gives you and your makeup artist a chance to see what works and what doesn’t. This also gives you a chance to make sure that the look you’re going for on your wedding day will look great in photos. I always suggest that our brides get their makeup done for engagement portraits for this very reason.

Put Your Best Face Forward

I believe in putting your best face forward! Sometimes we have random pimples that pop up or blemishes that won’t go away! Hiring a professional makeup artist who is skilled with dealing with these issues is priceless! Plus a skilled makeup artist knows how to highlight and contour your features so that you look your best!

Be Camera Ready

Sometimes we don’t realize how important makeup is in portraits! A professional makeup artist will ensure that your makeup last all day and night as well as through the tears and sweat that comes along with an emotional and busy wedding day! This will help you to look and feel your best in front of the camera (and cellphones) throughout the day!

Just in case you’re in need of a professional makeup artist in the Raleigh-Durham area, here are a few that we’ve had the pleasure of working with that we totally love!

Sharon Davis

Tiffany Williams

Tiwa Lawrence

Theresa Burden