What is a fair amount to pay the wedding hair and makeup artist?

I need some advice about paying our hairdresser.

She is a family friend who has, in the past, owned her own salon and now runs her hairstyling business out of her house. She is a talented, skilled stylist, but not an haute couture type. She has done two trial-runs on my hair and on one of my.... [Read more]

Obligated to pay for MIL's hair and make-up for the wedding?

My finance's sister is going to be an attendant in the wedding, and I have schedule appointments at a salon for my mother and I to get our hair and make-up done. I was going to schedule an appointment for my future sister-in-law too, but am concerned his mother will get angry if she isn't included.... [Read more]

Best Hairstyle to match dress

Dear Experts,

Do you feel that an updo or a half-up, half-down look would go best with my gown (catalogue picture attached)? I am about 5'8", have an oval face and fairly long hair.

The experts in the veils section have recommended a more short, rigid veil. How would I then do the hair?

The.... [Read more]

Photos of wedding hairstyles

Hi there

I have started making enquiries for hair & make up artists. The one I am intersted in has told me that I must bring her pictures of what I want done but I haven't got a clue where to start, and she only does the trial in the week of the wedding, so if I am not happy with what she.... [Read more]

Red-head, blue eyes wedding day makeup advice

Hello, I really am not one for make-up but I want to look ( as all brides do) extremely beautiful on my wedding day! I need advice on colors and waterproof makeup!!! I need my makeup to last!!! lol...

I have red hair ( dark strawberry) Blue eyes, round face...Chubbyish!

Please help!!! Oh and I.... [Read more]