Bridal Make-up: How to Prepare So Everything Turns Out Perfect
Bridal make-up isn’t just “more make-up” — it’s make-up that has to survive tears, hugs and 14 hours of dancing, and look impeccable both in photos and in real life. Anastasia, make-up artist at MY MARAFET STUDIO, tells you how to prepare.
2–4 weeks before: the trial
Come with inspiration photos AND your dress in mind. At the trial we test the shades on your skin, in natural light — and settle on the final look without the stress of the big day.
One week before
- Intensive skin hydration — make-up only sits beautifully on well-cared-for skin.
- Brows — shaping and tinting now, not on the wedding day.
- Lash lamination — bright, open eyes in every photo, with no mascara to fix.
On the big day
Bridal make-up takes about 2 hours (from 1,600 lei); for early-morning starts or on location, we come to you (100 lei/hour outside studio hours). Arrive with a clean, make-up-free face — we take care of the rest.
Reserve your date early — summer weekends book up months in advance. Studio: 6 Constantin Negruzzi Blvd, Chișinău.
FAQ
How far ahead should I book the trial?
Two to four weeks before the wedding. At the trial we try shades against your own skin in daylight and agree on the final look, so nothing is left to decide on the day. Bring reference photos, and have your dress in mind.
What should I do about my brows and lashes before the wedding?
A week before, not on the wedding day: brow shaping and tinting, plus a lash lift. Your eyes stay open in every photo, with no mascara to touch up through the day.
How long does bridal make-up take on the wedding morning?
About two hours. Come with a clean face and no make-up. If you need a very early start or make-up at the venue, the artist can travel to you, with an out-of-hours surcharge confirmed when you book.
How early should I reserve the date?
As early as you can — summer weekends go months in advance. The studio is at 6 Constantin Negruzzi Blvd, in central Chisinau.
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