Bridal Services

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•Fees

•Studio/location

•Consultation

•Booking

•Bridal Party

•Makeup Tips

•Skincare Tips

•Recommended Vendors

•Boudoir Makeover

•Bridal Lesson

 

Makeup Fees for the Bride -  payable at the Consultation

Makeup Fees for the Bride

Consultation – $55

Wedding Day -   $80 in studio/$100 on location

Airbrush -           $25 extra per application **

 

Eyelashes -         $20 extra per application

 

 

Makeup Fees for Bridesmaids and others -  payable one week before the wedding

Per Person -              $45 in studio/$55 on location (there is a 2 person minimum for location work)

Gratuity

Standard 20% gratuity is added to the final bill so that tipping is not necessary on the wedding day.

 

 

Studio or On Location

Our wedding day services are available either in our studio or on location, be it a hotel, special venue, or in the comfort of your home.  We arrive fully equipped with director’s chair, makeup kit, and supplies.  Everything is timed down to the minute so that you will be ready to say “I do”.

Located just a short 10 minute drive from downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter, we do not charge a travel fee for work done in the city.

With a team of professional makeup artists available, we have served over 400 bridal parties since 2006.  We utilize a written contract for your protection.

 

Bridal Consultation

Consultations (trial run) are usually done within two months of the wedding date, in our studio, and last 90 minutes.  This is the most important part of the services we do for your wedding.  You will receive a complete makeup application tailored to your specifications, as well as a skin care assessment.  The consult is the time to experiment with products, colors, makeup styles, eyelashes, and applications.  The consultation makes the wedding day application go smoothly and quickly.  Many brides choose to have the consultation the day portraits are being taken in advance.  Airbrush foundation, false eyelashes, and brow shaping are also available at extra charge.  “Before and After” pictures are taken for our files, and can be emailed to you.  We take thorough notes during the consultation so that the wedding day makeup application will look just as perfect.

All of the makeup products that we use for your consultation are available for purchase.   We encourage you to purchase the lipstick/lipgloss used, for touchups on your wedding day.

Booking

Please plan ahead to insure that your wedding date is available.  We typically book out a date 3 – 9  months in advance, although last minute bookings can sometimes be accommodated.  Special dates can book out as far as a year in advance.  We require a $100 deposit and signed contract to reserve your wedding date.  The deposit is applied to your final bill, and is non-refundable.

Bridal Party

Your wedding pictures will last a lifetime.  You will want your entire bridal party (mothers included) to have their makeup done professionally as well.  During the consultation we will review the wedding day timeline to accommodate everyone.  For parties of 7 or more, we will send two makeup artists.

 

Makeup Tips

To prepare for your consultation, we suggest going through some bridal or fashion magazines for suggestions on the look you prefer.  Bring them along so that the artist will have an idea of what you want.  Our Portfolio page has several before and after pictures of brides we have worked with.  Our complete portfolio is available in our studio for your review.

Skin Care Tips

The success of your makeup application will depend to a large degree on the condition of your skin.  We recommend coming in for a facial about one month prior to the wedding ($75).  If you do not have a skin care regimen already in place, we can assess the overall condition of your skin and suggest what products you should be using to improve it in anticipation of your wedding day.  Please refer to our Skincare Services Page for more information.

 

Travel/Parking/Other Fees

There will be a rate increase for appointments and events scheduled on holidays, before or after our normal business hours, for hotel valet parking, and for events 25 miles or more outside of New Orleans.  There is a 5 person minimum for services scheduled on holdays or Sundays/Mondays.

** A Note about Airbrush Foundation: Airbrush Foundation is the “newest trend” in makeup, and is designed to give a flawless look to skin when seen on high definition television.  It also improves the skin’s appearance in photography.  The makeup is sprayed onto the face with an airgun and then dries to a water resistant finish that will last for hours.  However, it is important to know that even airbrush foundation does not work on all skin types.  It has been our experience that dry skin does not respond to airbrush because the foundation actually makes the skin even drier, and may even flake off.  Therefore, we make no guarantees on the success of airbrush application.  We can assess the condition of your skin, and try airbrush to see if it produces the desired results.  But if it does not, or we determine that your skin is not right for airbrush foundation, we will recommend the use of a liquid base foundation, such as Kevyn Aucoin’s Liquid Airbrush, or Smashbox HD Foundation, both of which will give an airbrushed look.

Bridal Hair  - On location or in Studio-

We recommend and often work with the following hairstylists:

Albert Brown Salon, 3424 Magazine Street, directly next door to Make Me Up !!

504-861-0090, www.albertbrownsalon.com

Charlotte Williamson, 4864 Magazine Street, just a few blocks away.  504-269-9977

Please call  them directly for pricing and availability.

Bridal Photography

We recommend and often work with

Stephen Houser Photography, offering portrait, engagement, special occasion, and wedding photography services.

Please contact Stephen for details and pricing.

www.stephenhouserphotography.com

jsh@jshphoto.net, 504-615-5812

 

Please call us, email us, or stop by our shop for a Bridal Party Contract or if you have any questions about our services.

 

*** New Service ***

Bridal Party Spray Tanning Services

Single session for the Bride – $49

Bride plus party of 2-3 – $49/person, bride gets 50% discount

Bride plus party of 4 or more – $49/person, bride’s session is free !

Note:  spray tanning services should be done 2 – 3 days prior to the wedding.

 

 

 

Boudoir Makeover

$55 in studio or $100 on location, may be combined with a photoshoot with our professional photographer.  Please call for details and exact pricing.

 

 

Bridal Lesson

If you prefer to do your own makeup on your wedding day, but also want that professional look, come to us for a “bridal lesson”.  We will treat this as if it is a bridal consult, teaching you the timeless bridal makeup look that will complement your wedding look.  The lesson is  $70 or free with a minimum $100 product purchase.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contact Us

Phone: (504) 891-9688

Address: 3426 Magazine St,
New Orleans, LA 70115
info@makemeupnola.com

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 - 5:00
or by Appointment

Products may be purchased by phone or email.
Services may be scheduled by phone or email.

Calendar

Saturday, February 11 we will be closing at 4:00 due to parades.
Tuesday, February 14 - Friday, February 17 - we will be closing at 4:00 due to parades.

Saturday, February 18 - shop closed. Services are by appointment only on location.

Tuesday, February 21 - shop closed for Mardi Gras. Services are by appointment only on location.

Products

Becca Cosmetics
BH Palettes
Clarisonic
Dechant Minerals
Essie Nails
Glominerals
Glotheraputics
Jack Black for Men
Japonesque
Kevyn Aucoin
Lipchic
NuFace
Paula Dorf
Simone
Smashbox Cosmetics
Sue Devitt Beauty

Services

Makeup Applications in studio or on location
Makeup Lessons
Bridal Makeup
FX Makeup
Makeup Artist Instruction
Airbrush and Traditional Makeup
Tattoo Coverup
Eyelash Application
Makeup Parties
Spray Tanning
Facials
Waxings
Brow Tweezing