Choosing the right beauty team for your wedding goes beyond just looking beautiful—it’s about creating a seamless, stress-free experience that aligns with your vision. In a recent episode of Bridal Club™, Jen Trotter, owner of Lip Service Makeup, shared her expert advice on selecting the perfect beauty team for your big day. With over 30 years of experience, Jen knows exactly what it takes to ensure you look and feel your best throughout the entire celebration. As the owner and principal artist of Lip Service Makeup, Jen has earned national recognition, with five AACWP Vendi Awards for Favorite Hair and Makeup and a place in the Hall of Fame. Her work has appeared in commercials, television shows, and even the season finale of Love is Blind.Here are three essential factors to consider when choosing your bridal beauty team:
1. Experience is Essential
Experience in bridal beauty is crucial for creating a flawless look on your wedding day. Jen emphasizes the importance of hiring a team with substantial experience, especially in the high-pressure environment of weddings. “Our team’s experience is unmatched,” Jen explains. “Almost everyone on my team has 15+ years in the industry, and I’ve been doing this for 36 years. My lead hairstylist has 30 years of experience. We’ve worked with all skin tones, hair types, and face shapes—we’ve seen it all and done it all.”
This level of experience ensures that your beauty team can handle any challenge—whether it's last-minute changes or tight timelines—so you don’t have to worry about cancellations or underperformance on your most special day.
2. Reputation and Professionalism
While social media offers a glimpse into a beauty team’s work, Jen cautions against basing your decision solely on an online presence. “It’s not enough to be talented—wedding-day beauty requires the ability to stay on schedule, manage the atmosphere, and deliver excellent customer service under pressure,” she explains. A team with a solid reputation built on years of experience will ensure your wedding day runs smoothly. Weddings are unlike any other event, requiring not just great skill but logistics, timing, and the ability to handle the pressure. It’s not just about makeup; it's about mastering the wedding day dynamics, and a beauty team that hasn't worked weddings may not understand these nuances.
3. Customer Service and Adaptability
Your wedding day is filled with surprises, and your beauty team must be adaptable to last-minute changes. Jen stresses that great hair and makeup skills alone aren’t enough—creating a welcoming and positive atmosphere is just as important. “We’re not just doing hair and makeup—we’re part of the atmosphere of your day,” she explains. “If we’re not treating you well or we’re distant and cold, it doesn’t matter how great your hair and makeup look. It won’t be a good experience.”
A beauty team that remains calm, flexible, and supportive is essential for a smooth wedding day. You need a team that fits your vibe and genuinely cares about your experience. As your first vendor of the day, your beauty team sets the tone for the rest of the event.
Just as you carefully select a beauty team to bring your vision to life, choosing a flower preservation service should be done with the same attention to detail. At dbandrea®, our exclusive Flower Restoration™ process ensures your bouquet is treated with the utmost care and precision, restoring its vibrancy and intricate details for lasting beauty.
For brides seeking a professional, experienced, and caring beauty team, Lip Service Makeup has everything you need to feel your best. To learn more and book your consultation, visit Lip Service Makeup.
And when you’re ready to preserve the beauty of your bouquet, trust dbandrea®—the industry leader in flower preservation.
Tune in to the full episode to gain valuable business insights and learn more about common misconceptions surrounding bridal beauty costs. This episode is packed with tips you won’t want to miss!
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