Tips, Advice & Inspiration
Real advice for real brides — from someone who has spent over two decades making wedding mornings beautiful.
July 30, 2026
The short answer: Is it worth hiring a professional wedding hair and makeup artist? For most brides, yes — mainly because of longevity, photography, and your morning timeline rathe
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The short answer: Late October and November are the best months to get married in Texas. Daytime highs settle into the 60s and 70s, humidity finally breaks, and the light turns gol
Read MoreJune 17, 2026
The short answer: Expect a relaxed two-to-three hour session where your artist consults with you, then creates one full hair and makeup look you can adjust until it's right. You'll
Read MoreJune 13, 2026
The short answer: It depends—but one principle cuts through all the uncertainty. If you're requiring your bridesmaids to have professional hair and makeup done, you pay. If you're
Read MoreMay 22, 2026
The short answer: Plan on 2 to 3 hours for the bride (hair and makeup combined) and 60 to 90 minutes per bridesmaid. For a full party, expect your artist to be on-site for 5 to 8 h
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