Frequently Asked Questions

  • If booking is dependent on your Trial Run’s success, I recommend booking your trial run within 2 weeks of initial contact. Otherwise, if you have already secured your date with LJ Artistry, I recommend that my bride's schedule their Trial Run 30-60 days prior to their wedding date.

  • Of course! Feel free to bring your mother, friend, etc. I do request there be no more than 1 guest at this time.

  • I ask that my brides arrive fresh faced to their Trial Run. Skincare is fine, just no makeup please.

  • It varies, but on average Trial Run’s last 1-1.5 hours.

  • In my in-home studio located in Pierson, MI.

  • Although I’m highly skilled with a curling iron ;), I do not offer hair services.

  • Yes! I travel to you to make things easy peasy, allowing you to save some Zzz’s for your big day ahead!

  • Travel within 45 miles of the artist’s residence is complimentary. A travel fee of $1 per mile will be added to travel outside of a 45 mile radius round trip from my residence. Weddings that are over 1.5 hours away will require a hotel fee, which will be charged to the bride at the time of booking.

  • Yes, there is a Services minimum of $600 excluding travel fees required for all weddings within a 45 mile radius of the artist. Minimum can be met by using a combination of services or simply meeting the minimum rate. Please contact me for minimum head count requirement beyond a 45 mile radius.

  • I like to block out a full hour for the bride and 45 minutes for all others (aside from flower girls).

  • No, gratuity is not included in my pricing. It’s not expected, but it’s much appreciated! The standard rate is 20% of the total services.

  • I know what you're thinking! Wedding expenses are adding up and you're wondering if hiring a professional makeup artist to provide you with beauty services is really necessary. The simple answer is YES! If you are hiring a professional photographer and/or videographer you should also strongly consider hiring a professional makeup artist. Aside from your perfectly selected wedding dress, your face is the first thing people will notice about you on your big day! A professional makeup artist is going to be trained in knowing what products are best to use on you when being professionally photographed and also be able to customize your look based on your specific needs and desires. This will ensure that your photos and videos will be a proud memory to share for generations to come and not something you look back on with regret.