Why should I book A Radiant Bride by Ellen to do my make-up for my wedding?

I offer the BEST in quality, service and the most important feature of all: your peace of mind. The results speak volumes about how much I care and want to participate in helping you create your ultimate look.

What products do you use?

I use only the best products, including every fine cosmetics line you can think of. A few of the most commonly used brands I use are MAC, Chanel, Clinique, and Lancôme. I bring everything to you! The most highly allergic skin has no problems with my products, but if you prefer to use your own products, that will be fine also.

I'm worried I won't look like myself. Are you going to put makeup on that looks thick and makes me look completely different?

I know and completely agree that a bride should look like herself on her wedding day. Your skin will never look as though you have a bunch of foundation on, or your eyes looking super dark when you've never worn much color on the eyes. I want you to feel you're most confident and comfortable as ever on your wedding day. I would never do your make-up drastically different from what your use to.

How much advanced notice do I need to give you for my wedding?

For many events, I book up months in advance. It is best to contact me as soon as you know that you will need a makeup artist for your wedding.

Tell me more about Airbrush Makeup!

Airbrush makeup is the most flawless and long lasting makeup out there! Not only does it look and feel super natural, but it stays perfect through humidity, sweat, and tears! Foundation is lightly misted on to the skin with an airbrush gun and compressor. Then I apply traditional color, blot the face with a translucent powder to set the makeup, and also to make sure there is no shine on the skin. Photographers have asked many times how I had perfected the skin on their brides so well, because there was minimal to no retouching they had to do. I always tell them, it's my secret!

How long will my makeup last?

Your makeup will last the entire day. The only products necessary for touch ups after 3-4 hours may be lip gloss/lipstick and powder. A touch up kit is provided so you will not have to worry about a thing!

Why should I hire a make-up artist, instead of just doing it myself?

With such an important event, many photographs will be taken. Aside from the fact that you will want to look your very best for the entire day and evening in person, the lasting photos will be part of your life forever. Professional photographic makeup is different from regular makeup. Additionally, special highlighting, contouring, bringing out your best features, lighting and skin care are just some of the issues I will address to insure that you look your very best. I know make-up inside and out. I know how to make your skin look flawless and perfect for photography and in person. I know what products to stay away from. Just using the wrong type of foundation, texture, or formula of eye shadow can completely ruin your pictures. All eyes will be on your radiant face through the entire day.

Why should I go to you and not to a salon or make-up counter?

At a salon, you may be one out of 15 people the stylist or make-up artist is going to serve that day. At a salon or make-up counter there are so many distractions. They may have sales goals, commissions, or appointments scheduled back to back. You may not be able to sit by your friends and family, as with us you are always with your party. On your wedding day you are my first and only priority. I will be serving you and your party and no one else. You are not going to have someone trying to sell you anything or hurry you to get to their next client. You don't have to travel to the salon, or wait. I come to you and pamper everyone in your party.

You are my 1st priority, from the time I arrive, to the time I leave. You and your friends and family are the only ones I am thinking about and serving.

What does a Trial Run consist of?

We will first go though pictures of the look you would like. Then after a talk about what would be a good look to try, I will do a complete make-up application,  as if it's your wedding day. I don't do just half of anything; I do the full thing so you can see exactly how everything looks. Either in the middle of the consultation or at the end, any changes will be done if needed.