I was shocked when the makeup artist who's doing my trial said she charges $175 for the big day makeover!! Please tell me this is too much!!
beautyq115
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That does seem to be a little steep
amyandbill
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ridiculous in my opinion
Mrs. dleeny
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that's high!
M&LSept1606
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yes that's high. unless she's painting gold onto your face.
some people....
had to add this is my 916th post, and I'm getting married on 916!!! off to 1000
gNi1125
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It's definitely more than most LI vendors but it's not insane. There are a few who are $500 and up for the day of. I'm paying more than $175 but mostly b/c I had a really hard time trying to find a MA who travels to Queens and does airbrush.
LilyOfValley
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Was the trial at least free?
designerbride
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Funny you posted this, I just got off the phone with a m/u artist. She charges $130 for the day of. I was going to put a post to see if it's comparable. The trial is free for me b/c she is a friend of a friend.
Swan06
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One lady wanted 175 but that was only because her trial was free. I might end up paying that amount including tip. It's actaully going to cost me much more if I include the 55 dollar trial. It's a lot of money and they know we want to look good.
Soon2BLIgirls
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I guess it is ok since my hair dresser is doing my hair for $35 as a favor to a friend. Anyway, the m/u artist works at Bobbie Brown in Neiman Marcus, so although the trial is 'technically' free, I'll probably be guilted into buying something. Weddings are so darn expensive!
Dooles
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I have seen/talked with a couple who charge $250, but the before & after pics on both of their websites look amazing. That does seem extremely high to me though!
Backinneyork
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Mine's $250, so no I don't think that's too much.
N.Y.bride
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I'm paying $50 FOR MY BMs, I dont know how much I was because someone already paid for it. Ill let you know how it went in a few days.
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Posted by designerbride
Funny you posted this, I just got off the phone with a m/u artist. She charges $130 for the day of. I was going to put a post to see if it's comparable. The trial is free for me b/c she is a friend of a friend.
Thats what Im paying
darlene
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I'm paying $200 for my makeup and any other girls (bridesmaids or moms) are $75 each.
I chose to use someone using and representing a particular makeup brand because I'm allergic to other foundations.
tracie143
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I agree that is nuts.. Who does she think she is J-lo's makeup artist.
Happybride2005
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i was going to have a trial with someone that charged that much but i found an artist
MissingTheBGene
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I think that's on the higher end of 'normal' pricing for this, whatever normal means in the wedding world.
It's higher than others, but not insane. I know one I am considering I think is $300 the day of.
ChrissynRicky
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It's not so much as ripping you off, there are some MU artists that charge that much, and even higher! It's DEMAND, DEMAND, DEMAND....did you see how much Pedala charges? I wanted her, b/c her work is PHENOMINAL, but um, yeah, she charges like $200+
