What to do when someone asks you to do their makeup for their wedding?!

[dxgirly]

So I'm always posting my FOTD on my Facebook under a makeup folder, just because I like to keep track of what I've done before, and well it's nice to get compliments sometimes. haha

But today, out of the blue, one of my former co-workers messaged me and asked if I'd be interested in doing makeup for her and her bridal party this summer!

Now I am in no way, shape, or form a makeup artist, I just do it all for fun. I've never been trained at all formally, and most of what I know is self-taught or from tutorials from places like here.

How should I respond to this? I am extremely flattered that she'd even consider me, but I don't really feel like I'm qualified to do it. I'm really just not confident in my own skills most of the time and I don't want her to be disappointed on her big day!

Help?

 

[MzzRach]

It's really about whether you are interested in doing bridal as a "side gig" - and what comes along with that - i.e. building your makeup kit.

Even if you do not have "formal training" - it does not mean that you are not capable or appropriate for doing a "real" makeup job. Most of what I have learned about makeup has been from doing it, as opposed to formalized training.

IMO, it comes down to whether or not this type of thing is something that you would like to do. If not, you should be honest with the bride and let her know that you are flattered, but are not interested in booking freelance makeup jobs.

However, don't let the lack of formal training discourage you from opportunities if they arise, like this one.

It's really your choice. Think about it, and go with your instincts.

 

[Simply Elegant]

If you have the products needed, do a test run well in advance so youll both know whether you're qualified or not to do it. If not, she has lots of time to ask someone else.

 

[LMD84]

wow! thats fantastic that you were asked to do her bridal make up

honestly i think perhaps you should meet up and have a chat about what she wants. then maybe you could test out the look on a friend or yourself first. and then do a practise run on the bride to be. if she likes it and you feel comfortable, then why not do it? it all adds to experiance, and perhaps it will give you some extra confidence

 

[Junkie]

I'm the same way - I was asked a few times by different people. I've done stuff for free on the side before - prom, clubbing, halloween, etc - but never something that important. I politely declined at the wedding offers though.

Thats a little too much pressure, regardless of a trial run!

 

[kaliraksha]

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Originally Posted by Junkie I'm the same way - I was asked a few times by different people. I've done stuff for free on the side before - prom, clubbing, halloween, etc - but never something that important. I politely declined at the wedding offers though. Thats a little too much pressure, regardless of a trial run!

Agreed. I get nervous doing friend's or worse friends of a friend's make up for something like Halloween. But, I'll do it if I think I might actually be helping them or they wouldn't attempt something like it without help.

 

[purrtykitty]

My best friend's sister has asked me to do hers and possibly some bridesmaids. I guess in my case, it's not that I'm not confident in my ability rather it's a lack of having practiced on others. I've put some other friends on red-alert that I'll be needing to use them as test dummies over the next few months. Plus, knowing the bride is more of less-is-more kind of person, I'll likely do really simple, natural looks, with just a little extra emphasis on liner and blush for photos.

I'd suggest testing out your ability on a few friends, and then scheduling her for an appointment (well in advance of her wedding) and run through so that she can thoroughly judge your ability to do her makeup. Then she can make her final decision.

 

[PeachTwist]

Personally, I would speak to her and see what it is she is looking for. Perhaps do a trial test run on her, see if she likes it and see if you're comfortable doing it. No point doing it if you're not comfortable. But it would be great experience.