Thank you for contacting me about beauty services for your upcoming wedding day! I am extremely honored that you have contacted me whether its from a recommendation, reading my reviews or that you saw samples of my work. I know that this is not a decision to take lightly! Everyone wants (and deserves!) to look and feel amazing on their wedding day!
In this packet is a LOT of information about me, my services, who
I am as an artist and what all I can do for you for your big day.
It also goes over a lot of booking questions that people have. The booking question part is honestly NOT my favorite part of running my business as I LOVE making someone feel like the best version of themselves on an important day! I do not like being nit picky about timelines and those sorts of things, but obviously, I have been running a successful business and I am a stickler at making sure your wedding day runs flawlessly at least on any aspect that I can have any control over! So many of the business/booking things just ensure that your day runs perfectly and helps me to run my business!
Hopefully I wont end up giving you so much information that your head is spinning! I just want you to be able to make the best decision for YOU and the best way I can do that is by giving you a lot of information about me!
So let’s get started!

Booking Options: I do have multple options for booking. I have day rate options as well as more
A La Carte options. Honestly, the A La Carte option is the most common and Day Rate options are used more often to secure timeframes but you may do what is best for you.
A La Carte Bridal Pricing Guidelines
Includes “on location” makeup and or hair styling which means I and any assistants needed will come to you for your big day! Also, a complimentary consultation/trial for the bride is included at my venue where we will design the look that is perfect for you.
Bride’s Makeup & Hair: $150 Makeup Only: $100 Hair Only: $100
Bride pricing includes 1 (one) consultation at my venue. Additional consultations (for example, you decide you no longer want to wear your hair down, and now would like another consultation to try an updo is a price of $50. In the event that we just werent quite right with either makeup or hair, I will do an additional consultation free of charge.
Bridal Party : Includes any additional clients at event
Makeup Application
False Lashes
Hair Full Style (includes updos and partial updos)
Discounted Price for Both Services
50.00
5.00
55.00
90.00
Light Hair Only (short hair or hair that does not need to be pinned at all) 45.00
Discounted Services for those with “light” hair styling and makeup
Blow Out (no additional heat other than dryer for styling)
Dry Charge (if hair is wet and needs to be dried in addition to style)
“Junior” Bridesmaid (6-9 yo) per service
“Junior” Bridesmaids (10-12 yo) per service
Flip Style (returning to change style or touch up)
Tattoo Cover, starts at
Bridal Portrait in studio
80.00
$35.00
Flowergirl (5 years and younger only)
$15.00
25.00
35.00
15.00
Hourly Wait Time or Touch Up (incl staying to flip style, place veil, etc 50.00 per ½ hour
80.00 and up
10.00 per inch
50 single service, 75 both
Bridal Portrait on location
Additional consultations for bride or party members
75 single service/125 both + travel
50.00 1 service/75.00 both
Day Rate Availabilities :
Please circle if you are choosing one of the hourly rate options. Time frame for day rate bookings
MUST be determined at time of signing contract. Once a day rate option is booked, purchaser may not opt for lesser coverage after 90 days before wedding date has passed.
Deposit will NOT be deducted from the day rate options and only serves to cover the consultation time.
* ½ Day Rate: 4 hours, may include up to but not more than 4 clients or 8 services.
* Full Day Rate: 8 hours, may include up to but not more than 8 clients or 16 services.
* Full Day Rate PLUS: 12 hours, may include up to 20 total services, 1 meal provided
$475
$900
$1200

The above prices include any and all travel charges to the venue up to 20 miles. Travel beyond
20 miles is .60 a mile. Minimum booking for weddings over 20 miles is 8 services. Services can equal 2 per person (for example, a bride with hair and makeup equals 2 services rendered).
Flower girls and Junior Bridesmaids do not count towards minimum. Bookings over 50 miles have a 10 service minimum. This minimum booking may be reduced in cases like bookings just outside of travel radius or off Saturday bookings. There is always the option of booking at a half day rate or full day rate if you do not meet service minimums with out of area weddings.
Consultations are done in my home studio or sometimes in my boudoir studio. If you would like for me to come to you, there is an additional on location fee of $50 plus mileage. This is only applicable to the consulation. There is only an on location or travel fee charge on the wedding day if you are outside of my travel radius.
In the event that you would like to schedule a consultation prior to booking my services, the cost is $50 for 1 service, or $75 for both makeup and hair trial. If you then book after the consultation, the amount paid for at the consultation will then be deducted from your wedding day total as a deposit.
There is a $60 deposit and contract due to secure your date. This deposit will then be deducted from your wedding day costs. You MUST also fill out the contract to secure the date. Payment at trial does not guarantee availability.
Hopefully these frequently asked questions helps answer some you may have, but if you do not see your question here, feel free to send me a message or email me at makeupbykatie@yahoo.com
What services do you offer?
Pretty much anything that needs makeup, I'm your girl! I have worked in the Beauty/Fashion and entertainment industry since 2003 and in theatre and some film prior to that. I truly love anything that needs makeup!
Since moving to South Carolina in 2006 (feel free to read my bio for more info on that!), I have found a true passion for the bridal industry as well. While I did also do many weddings and special events while working and living in Los Angles, my business has taken bridal into new levels since moving. As cheesy as it may sound, the importance of this day in someone's life and that they has asked me to help determine what they will look like is a huge honor and one that I do not take lightly. I truly love everything about what I do. While I do not cut, color or do treatments on hair (please feel free to ask for my highly recommended hair stylists if this is what you are looking for!) I can style hair (updos, half up, all down, etc and I love it) Please look at my portfolio for photos!

I do also fully understand if you have a loyal relationship with a stylist already and would like to book me for makeup only and would never make you feel pressure to also hire me to style hair.
What type of makeup and hair styling products do you use?
I use what I have found to be the best for each case. That means I do not use all of only one brand, but what I have found to be the best for airbrush, the best eyeliner, the best primer, the best mascara, the best hair spray, etc and many are all different brands. I will say that in my kit I have a lot from Dinair, Kevyn Aucoin, Face Atelier, MAC, Temptu, Makeup Forever, Stila,
Smashbox, Trish McEvoy, Nars and Obessive Compulsive Cosmetics but I am certainly not limited to these brands. For Hair styling I use a lot of Kenra, Redken, Sebastian and Bumble &
Bumble styling products.
What exactly is airbrush makeup? What makes it better? Is it my only option?
Airbrush makeup has actually been around for quite some time, even though it has in recent years become more popular to the public. Airbrush first started with cinema production. The time taken for Effects makeup as well as makeup for a large cast was greatly reduced by the speed of the airbrush. It was also a great benefit for sanitation reasons and for the longevity of the makeup. Of course as with all makeup, leaps and bounds in advanced technology has happened since the first formulations of airbrush makeup. So what is it? It is a “thinner” foundation
(though that doesn’t mean less pigmented) that is then sprayed thru an airbrush gun with the assist of a makeup grade air compressor. It feels like just air is being sprayed on your face! Some of the airbrush makeup products do have a slight odor that some notice and some do not, but it is only when the makeup is actually being sprayed out of the gun (like when the alcohol content may be evaporating into the air).
Is it better? Well, my personal opinion is yes, it is better. The fine dot pattern leaves a more flawless finish. You can easily build up coverage (enough to cover acne, birthmarks, tattoos, etc) but you can also give a sheer coverage as to just keep all the shine at bay and still have a lot of your natural skin tone and texture. It feels amazing because in actuality, the thinner consistency means less weight and product is going onto your face. It’s also extremely hypoallergenic. Less ingredients are added to clog pores and also less grief for those with sensitive skin (I myself being one of those people). And just as traditional foundations, there are different types with different finishes and textures so you can still have the exact look you desire.
As for it being your only option? No, I do have traditional foundations in my kit as every good makeup artist should. I also have all colors of foundations for all ethnicities. If you prefer the

traditional method, I am happy to accommodate. There is not a discount for this as my traditional foundations are all high end as well an in fact, will take slightly longer of time to apply.
In all honestly, my favorite method of foundation application does vary from client to client depending on skin type, but usually consists of a little bit of a hybrid application of both airbrush and traditional application methods.
How long will my makeup and hairstyle last?
A LONG TIME! haha! The airbrush foundation alone that I use is a 24 hour wear and is waterproof. I also use smudgeproof, waterproof liner, mascara, etc. It's not coming off until you wash it off! For Hair, it's somewhat dependent on the style and your hair, but I work with a lot of hair products (see above) that helps ensure your style will last until you decide to take it down!
In the event that you have hard to hold hair, we will take extra measures to help ensure that the curls hold as best as possible! However, you know your hair. If you know that your hair simply does not hold curl, and you dream of having your hair all down on your wedding day, you may want to consider adding extentions or something that will help hold the curl better than your natural hair alone.
How long will it take to do the makeup? hair?
I am able to work very fast (especially when need be). I like to judge at least 15-20 minutes for the makeup application (a few more if we are adding false lashes). Hair is dependant on the style. But after curls are set (which is determined on length and weight of hair), I judge about 10-
15 minutes for the style.
Is everything sanitary?
When it comes to my makeup, I am a complete and total germaphobe! I take extreme care to make sure that all of my products are disinfected after use. The airbrush makeup (BONUS) is extremely sanitary because of the way it is stored and that it does not come into contact with anything else. I wash each and every brush between every use. You should see my brush collection and then you would understand why I have so many. Because the washing and drying takes time and I want to make sure that every person has a brush that is just as clean as if it was brand new! Pencils are sharped or sprayed with 99% grade alcohol. Disposable brushes are used for all mascaras as well as lip brushes.

Do you do false lashes? Extentions? What about extentions for hair?
I do love false lashes and have quite a collection of styles you can choose from. There may be an additional cost for lashes. Single lash application must be asked for in advance to be built into the timeline as it takes much longer and may have a higher cost. This is something we can discuss at your consultation. I do not do permanent extentions to lashes. This is something you should only have someone who is specially licensed in lash extentions do. I have more than happy to provide recommendations! For hair, I am happy to work with clip in extentions and have done so quite often. I do not supply the hair, this is something you would have to bring to me. I do not do sew in or glue in extentions. Again, I am more than happy to refer you to my go to gal for hair extentions if you are looking for a more permanent kind.
Do you provide trials/consultations/pre-runs? In the event of bridal, how many months before the wedding will you do the pre-wedding consultation?
Yes I do trials and consults prior to services. It is built into my pricing for any bride (bridal party members will have a consultation fee). In the event that you would like a consultation just to play with makeup, or before a photoshoot, etc, I am happy to, but there is a consultation fee. As for how long before the event for the consult, this is up to the client. I prefer to not do the consultation too far in advance simply because hair can grow, style preferences may change and weather can effect the overall outcome. That being said, sometimes the portraits are done farther in advance, or a bride just feels more at ease having done the consultation well in advance. If this is the case, we'll take lots of pictures for memory and all will be well!
What if I don't like my makeup at the trial run? Can I suggest changes?
Absolutely!!!! There are so many different ways and styles of makeup application. I do try to ask questions during the trial run that will help lead to a final look that you are pleased with but I always say even if the change is subtle, if there is something you'd like to see different just tell me and I will do it! You will not offend me by asking for a change no matter how small or large.
Only you know how you feel about your look. In the event that we just didn’t nail it the day of the consultation, we can schedule a 2 nd consultation just to make sure we have it 100% right or you can trust that I will be able to make those changes the day of the booking (this happens, and I am perfectly fine with it).
How many months in advance do I need to reserve your services?

I book up fast! While I'm very willing to work with you on little notice if I have the date available, you will want to book me as soon as you know that you need my services just to ensure the date is available for you. I do also have a contract so that I know you do indeed want to book me. Inquiring availability does not guarantee that I will still be available once you are ready to book. I feel so bad when a bride contacts me back a month after asking for pricing saying she is ready to book and I no longer have the date available. However there are some days that I get 10
+ inquiries (obviously not for the same day). But the number of inquiries coming in make it difficult to keep track of all inquiries and then come back to each one and see if they were or were not interested in booking. I do ask from time to time if we’ve done a lot of correspondence back and forth, but since I also have a booking manager I can not guarantee that will be the case.
Please let us know as soon as you are ready to book! :D
I have a large party, how many hair/makeup artists can you provide from my wedding/event?
I work well with large parties. In the event that the bridal party is larger than I think I can handle solo, or that we have a shorter timeframe to work in than I am comfortable doing myself, I will bring as many assistants or second artists as I feel fit the situation. I have numerous assistants on hand as well as a team of artists I manage and book out AND working relationships with other area artists, so it will not be a problem.
If the event is a photo shoot with models, I have found it to work well to do makeup and hair on one model, and let her shoot while I work on additional models so that everyone can move efficiently.
Why should I hire a professional makeup artist? Will I really look better than if my friends did it?
I suppose this would depend on if your friend is a professional makeup artist! :D Yes, I firmly believe that you will be better hiring a professional than if you have a friend do it. This is mostly because of quality of products and insuring that the appropriate color choices are used. Also a professional will understand the slight modifications needed for makeup to suite lighting conditions, photography, etc as well as knowing what products to absolutely not use for certain circumstances.
Regardless of what the shoot is for (wedding, portrait, fashion shoot, etc), hiring a makeup artist

is kind of like buying insurance. You’ve spent the money to hire a photographer, but especially in the case of a wedding, you have 1 shot to get it right. This is not an area when you want to cut corners.
Do you have any reviews I can read from past clients?
Yes, I do have quite a few reviews on Wedding Wire as well as some in other places like The
Knot, etc. Most of these reviews have been left by bridal clients. If you need a list of references from commercial production companies, I would be happy to supply them.
How often do you work? Do you have any openings in your schedule?
Since I am a freelance artist, my schedule fluctuates. I am booked *most* Saturdays with either a wedding or fashion shoots, but there are weekends that I am available, even last minute if I don’t happen to have anything previously scheduled. The best thing is to just contact me and see what my availability is. For weekday consultations, I usually have at least 3-4 booked a week, but can easily accommodate more than 1 in a day. There are days that I am booked out due to commercial events. It just depends on the day
What are your standard payment terms?
I ask for payment the day of the service. I can accept cash, check or credit cards. For wedding services, there is a deposit required to secure the date (which is really to ensure that a bride is serious about booking) though the deposit will be deducted from the payment the day of the wedding.
How many weddings and special events do you perform each year?
Each year my business grows. It is safe to say I have worked several hundreds of weddings and special events in my years as an artist. If you would like a specific number for this current year, just ask but it is likely over 100.
Do you do more than 1 booking in a day?
Most Saturdays, particularly those in the “wedding season” I am booking more than 1 wedding in a day. Though I am VERY particular about the timelines as I would never in a million years take on bookings that do not work with each other or would jeopardize another booking. Booking multiple events in a day enables me to not require minimums in order to book me for an event. I have also have many clients simply get ready much earlier than they final ready by time simply

because they know the makeup will last. In many of these cases, we work out a return for touch up free of charge. I do have a day rate that guarantees me to be all yours for 8 hours if that is something you are interested in.
Will I need a touch up between the ceremony and reception? Is this included or an extra service?
Not much is usually needed. The only touch up you should need is maybe a touch up of gloss to your lips or a dab of powder if you are a particularly oily skinned person. With a down hairstyle full of hard to hold curls, you could do an extra dose of spray if you'd like. This is not included with the service, as I keep my rates low to only include the initial service. If you would like for me to stay thru the ceremony and or reception, or even a photoshoot, I have an hourly rate to stay which would include any touch ups that may be needed. It may also be negotiated for me to return to your event for touch ups later (which will also have a cost unless negotiated prior to booking). In the event that you have agreed to get ready much earlier than needed because I have another booking, I do often work in a return for touch up at either a lesser if not free touch up fee.
What is your customer satisfication cancellation policy?
I am very willing to work with any client to make sure they are satisfied with the final outcome.
You have my guarantee that we will work until you are satisfied. However, it is inappropriate for a client to claim they don't like it and want a refund but then continue to wear the makeup. I've never had this happen to me, but I've been asked this question, so I've added it in.
What is your event cancellation policy?
This is a tricky one for me. I completely understand that things happen. I ask for your complete respect in that if anything changes, you let me know as soon as possible. I don’t ask questions, or make you feel quilty, I just need to know that I can open up my schedule for another client.
However, the business side of things paints a different picture. This is my business, and I’ve turned away all the other events or jobs I can take for say, a Saturday wedding, and then I am unable to book anything that Saturday, it is a loss to my business which I use to help support my family. So, I have had to implement a contract that requires a 60 day cancellation policy as well as a non refundable deposit if there has already been a consultation. If you have any further questions on this, please let me know! Cancellation policy’s on things like bridal portraits and photoshoots being rescheduled due to weather are much different. :D

What makes you different from other local makeup artists? Why should someone hire you?
I’ve been asked this question, so I will answer, but I must say I do not like it! I am not competitive. I love what I do and dislike trying to say that I am BETTER than other artists, so I will only say I may be a bit different. Instead of proving myself, I will simple say who I am as an artist! I have worked in the beauty and entertainment industry for some time. I am personable and like to have fun, but am professional. Being that I have worked in both production and speical events, I understand the difference of daily wear makeup and makeup for photography. I also view all jobs as a production which enables me to move quick on my feet and stay very focused giving me a “no job is too big or too small” attitude all the while delivering excellent quality of service. I have a true passion for what I do. This is not just a job for me, it's my way of life and I love to share what I am passionate about with those around me. I am also more then happy to give you tips and pointers along the way that you can take with you into your daily life!
Do you have any additional artists you hire out if you are not available?
Yes I do! I work very closely with Jessica Bagwell, a makeup and hair artist in Anderson, SC.
She and I have a group of artists (that we call Bella Rouge). When one of us are not available for a job, we do have artists that we can book out for you. Aside to excellent artists and stylists, the benefit to hiring a Bella Rouge Artist is that we will help with the scheduling, timelines, etc and often will host the consultation so that one of use still gets to meet you and know that you are
100% happy at your consultation. Our artists range from stylists who regularly work in salons and prefer for us to book them out rather than seek their own bookings to once assistants and second artists of ours who are now fully booking jobs on their own but are trained under our style and expertise and we can trust them. In the event that we do not have anyone else available, I do have working relationships with many other local talented artists and I would be happy to refer you.
And now.... just because I dont think your brain has been stuffed with enough info... here’s some more “bridal specific” questions I’ve been asked. These are more of the non fun questions, the
“business side of things questions” if you will. I hope you’ve already been able to feel the passion for what I do. And let me say that i SO love working with brides and bridal parties! But the following questions are just ones that need to be knwon for booking. :D
#1 Question: What booking type do I pick?!
I know it’s a little confusing having 2 booking type options. I implemented the day rate option after having certain situations of someone wanting me to be around to service a group or family

for example but having no idea how many services would be needed. It was more simple to hire me for a period of time. So in came the Day Rate option. If it works for you and makes things simple then that is perfect! The majority of the time however the A La Carte option is selected.
I will say however, if choosing the A La Carte option, all services MUST be done back to back.
If they are not back to back and there is wait time inbetween (i’m not adding up 5 minute wait time in between of course, but even 15 minutes between not only slows my workflow but also hinders the timeline) there will be a wait time fee charged to the bride. Some may just want to plan for an extra hour for buffer room or for veil placement, for me to help with photos, etc. This hourly time can be planned ahead of time. In the end it all ends up being about the same for me so you may book in what works best for you.
Some do ask why I have to be so picky with timelines and charge “wait time fees” “hourly pay for touch ups” and all that. This is something that will be addressed again with the “what information do you need to book”. It boils down to this, and while I want to just pursue my art, this is of utmost importance for me to run my business. If I am asked to be at 1 event, even if I am not physically doing anything, I am not able to work some place else. This is why in the production world, you are always hired at a full day rate. They want to secure you for a period of time, and often during that time you are sitting and waiting on production, but they pay for that full amount of time because while you are there, you are not able to be working elsewhere. So not to run it into the ground, this is why I must do what i do in this regard. :D
CONSULTATIONS
What is a consultation?
A consultation for me, is a time that we meet before hand, chat about some of the details of your wedding and also do a preview/trial run of your makeup and hair. I take lots of notes and also photos so that we know exactly what we are going to do the day of the wedding. The bride’s consultation is included with the bridal pricing.
Any other bridal party members wanting a consultation will need to pay for their consultations
($40 per service tried or $70 for both services) at the time of the consultation. Not all brides are able to have a consulation due to living out of town, etc. This is fine. We will just allow a little bit of extra time the day of wedding to accommodate any hair changes, makeup changes, etc. I want you to feel PERFECT for your big day!
Where do we meet for the consultation?
I have a makeup studio set up in my home. There are lights, mirrors and additional seating if you have anyone you want to bring with you. My address is 100 Hartsdale Ct, Greer 29650
A few things to be of note… because I do consultations in my home studio and do not need to pay for a pricy salon space or fancy studio, I am able to keep my prices lower and my schedule very flexible. But there are a few things that come with having a home space. I do have children that may or may not be home at the time of the consultation. If you would like for a time when they are not home, we can arrange for certain hours, but my schedule will not be quite as flexible then.
I do also have pets who are extremely friendly, but if you have aversions to them, please let me

know ahead of time so that I can either have them put away or make other arrangements. I do also have a photography studio where I shoot Boudoir Photography as well as a space at the wedding 101 building downtown. On occasion, you will be asked to have your consultation in one of these locations instead. I can come to you for a consulation, but there is an additional fee for travel/on location.
When can I schedule a consultation?
Due to the nature of my work, I am usually booked on the weekends with weddings or photoshoots. Because of this, I rarely schedule consultations on the weekends and if I do, it will more likely be towards the evening. I do sometimes have Sundays available and will make accomodations for brides traveling in from out of town, etc but whenever possible, I do try to schedule consultations during the week. As far as time of day goes, I am very flexible. I only have a few restrictions based around when I need to pick up children from school and do prefer day time when possible due to evening activities that I need to shuttle family around to but I so have multiple nights a week reserved for bridal consultations.
I do also do production work. It isn’t a constant and is often a little bit last minute when a production job comes around. If a potential job (and not one that I am able to give my availability for and help pick the shoot date) comes along and we are scheduled for a consultation, I may ask if we could possibly change the date or the time to accommodate the production shoot.
What do I bring to a consultation?
Photos are always nice to bring to a consult so that we can be sure to be on the same page. One person’s vision of a messy bun may be a rats nest to someone else. Likewise, one’s perception of a “smokey eye” may not be another persons. If you are just plain unsure of how you want your makeup, it is helpful to bring photos of yourself when you have felt at your best. This will help me determine your beauty personality. My goal is to perfectly mold your personality with that of the overall style of your wedding still letting you feel like the most perfect version of yourself.
Photos of your dress and other wedding details can also prove to be helpful.
If you already have your veil and jewelry bring that as well. I also find if you wear light colored clothing (a white shirt for example) you may be a better feel for how your makeup will play off of your white gown.
How should I come to the consultation?
This is also something to share with bridesmaids since the day of the wedding is most often the first time I’ve seen them. It’s the age old debate… is hair better clean or dirty? Well I say, I can make the hair dirty, but I cant make it clean. If you are someone that only washes their hair every third day or so, by all means come with your hair a “day old”. But if you are someone who tends to get greasy, I would prefer for your to come with clean but DRY hair. Sometimes natural hair grease can weigh your hair down, and you also might just feel plain icky.
Another big one is to NOT have flat ironed your hair SINCE THE LAST TIME IT WAS
WASHED. This is crucial. Flat ironed hair just doesn’t hold curl as well.

Also please do not have wet hair. It’s not a huge deal for the consultation, but on the wedding day I would prefer for everyone’s hair to be perfectly dry. There is a blow dry service that can be requested so that it is planned for in the timeline.
Contracts & Bookings
Yes I do require a contract for booking. And your date is not fully reserved until I have the contract in hand. Simply because you have requested the date and asked for me to send you the contract does not secure your booking. I do try very hard to keep track of all the inquiries that come in so that way if you simply forget to send the contract in, another bride isn’t booked before you. But truth be told, I can sometimes get upwards of 10 inquiries a day and some are price shopping and others are serious bookers. So please remember to be timely with your contracts.
What info is required for the contract
Well, pretty much everything. For brides that are booking me well in advance, this is great to secure the date. However, unless you have requested me for a full day rate and specified the 8 hours for the day rate, I will very likely pick up an additional booking that day. This is why it is crucial for me to know what time you will need to be ready by and how many will need services
(and what those services may be). To be honest, I hate the whole part about contracts and being picky with getting all of the info. It is definitely my least favorite part of the job. I love doing makeup and hair! However, in order for me to run a successful business and with weekends being my main days to make money, have to ensure that I have full bookings on the weekends.
And this requires me to know exactly how much time to allot.
This is my must know right now info needed:
*Date of Ceremony.
*Completion time: (So if ceremony is at 6, what time will you start photos?)
*Number of Services: This will determine my start time. Additional services can be added
BUT I can not guarantee I can arrive earlier so I may need to bring an additional artist.
*Rough Location: I dont mind if you dont know WHAT hotel, but if you know you will be in
Downtown Greenville for example, I can work with that.
This just means that I will do everything I can to accommodate any changes that you may have but that I may not be able to due to other bookings. This is precisely why I need as much info as possible when you turn in your contract.
Deposits and payments
There is a $50 deposit required at the time of booking (turned in with your contract). It can be paid via paypal (to makeupbykatie@yahoo.com) or by check and mailed with your contract. You pay more more if you would like but it is not required. All payments must be made by the time of services. Payments can be made the day of by cash, check or credit card. A returned check will also have a $25 bounced check fee. So yes, if a bridesmaids check bounces, the bride who signed the contract would be responsible. If you are worried about a bridesmaid bouncing a check, I might suggest just asking for your maids to pay via cash. :D
Booking minimums

This is also stated on my contract, but I will go into a little further detail. The following information is for LOCAL bookings. Again, in order for me to have a full day, I do often take more than 1 booking. This is mostly in the case of smaller bookings. I do not want to have a minimum booking of say, 5 people in order to book services because often time, a bride may not even have that many in her bridal party, or all of them may not want to commit to having hair and/or makeup done. I only ask that in a case of a smaller service list (A bride only, or a bride and 1 bridesmaid only for example) that you be willing to move your time a little bit earlier if needed. For example, if I have a bride and maid of honor who want makeup only, but are needing to be ready by 12:30 or 1:00 it might make it difficult for me to take a morning booking, or to take an evening booking. I know that you could never move your final time later, but it is possible for you to get ready a little bit earlier than your final time. Often times, if asked to move too much earlier I will offer a complimentary touch up service if you feel like you will need it.
Honestly, I have brides that often get ready early in the day because I was already booked by the time they contacted me. They choose the time I have left which may be before I head out to weddings for the day, and they have always told me how remarkably well the makeup holds up during the day and that they felt just as beautiful at 10pm as they did at 9am when I got them ready.
For out of town bookings… I do require a minimum headcount for services. This is because it is very unlikely that I will pick up an additional booking in the same out of town location that I have asked to come to. This minimum service list is required in addition to travel fees.
Day of Services
Yeah! Wedding day is here!!!! By this time, I will have gotten to know you thru emails, consultations, maybe a bridal portrait or even a boudoir session. We are old friends now! And I love this part! Getting you ready for the big day!!! I get asked a lot of questions when it comes to the big day, how should everyone come, what will I need, etc. Generally I am very flexible, but I am also professional and what things to run smoothly and fairly quickly so that you may either relax before the ceremony or start your photos. Hopefully, the following info will help as well.
How should everyone come?
I prefer clean faces with clean lashes (mascara clumped lashes just don’t look nearly as pretty!) and clean DRY hair. Unless a blowout has been planned for, please please please have everyone come with dry hair. It’s one of those things that people might not think of, especially since most salons will wash and dry your hair. When it comes to the wedding day, I want myself and my team if I’ve brought one, to move in the most efficient manner possible. If we haven’t allotted for blow dry time in the schedule, we might get thrown off. So please please, have hair dry. We do have a more simple blow out service (they would need to come with wet hair or wash it at the hotel, etc) that would also just include a simple style (no curls) or a blow dry addition to their updo if someone wants it. It just needs to be planned for in advance. Also, the same as your info for your consult, please tell everyone to have NOT flat ironed their hair unless they are not wanting a curled style..
What do I need to be there?

Well, in a perfect world I have lots of space and plenty of natural light. However, we don’t live and an absolutely perfect world and I have made due with practically getting brides ready in a closet. Hehe. Honestly, this is where the flexible part comes in. I will roll with the punches and work with my kit off of the floor if need be. The most crucial component is lighting. It is so much nicer to work with some natural light or at least a well lit space. Mirrors are great to have in front but a good majority of the time I only have my hand held mirrors for your to check out your beautiful self after I’m done and it is just fine.
Ahhh, and now back to some fun things! :D Here are just a few things I like to call Bridal
Bonus Buys!
Please never feel obligated for any of these services, but this is just to let you know that they are available!!!
Airbrush Tanning
Bridal & Bridal Party Bonus Buy
In Studio $25 full body
In Studio $20 full body
Discounted rate applies if at least 2 ladies come together and get a tan at the same time.
On Location “parties” to be determined based of number of ladies to be tanned and distance traveled.
Boudoir Photography Packages
It’s an AWESOME gift to give to him on his wedding day! I offer makeup and hair for boudoir packages as well as photography. I do the photography myself and I would be happy to show you some of these photos.
I started boudoir photography in late 2010 after I had a bride really want to do a shoot of this nature, but not feeling comfortable enough to approach a photographer. I offer a service that will turn into a little more of a girl’s play day. After all, you trust your makeup artist, right?!
Now, if you already have a female wedding photographer, or you are comfortable with your male wedding photographer and you would prefer them to take these pictures I am MORE than understanding! I am happy to do makeup and hair only. If you are interested, I will share a full detailed FAQ and pricing list. I do have a full boudoir studio with a bedroom suite and lots of fun furniture options and I shoot boudoir on average 2-3 times a week so it is definitely something I am comfortable with. You can check out more of my boudoir work at www.cottonrougephoto.com
and I also have an additional gallery site I can share with you if you are interested in seeing even more.
Bridal Hair Pieces
I make custom bridal hair clips and pieces. Many of them you can see either on facebook or I have ones in the studio you can take a peek at. Prices vary, but are lesser of course for any boked bride.