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Affordable wedding hair and makeup

alwegrzynalwegrzyn
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I'm getting married in May in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and am looking for someone to do hair and makeup for myself and 6 bridesmaids. The ceremony is on a Sunday in early afternoon, so I would need someone to come to my house since most salons don't open until 11 on Sundays. Everyone that I have found so far is just too expensive. I am considering doing at least my makeup on my own, but would like to see if anyone can suggest any affordable options. Thank you!
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    stevelovesmelissastevelovesmelissa member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_illinois_affordable-wedding-hair-and-makeup?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:617Discussion:41d6cc33-d893-429e-838a-51ed54f9fcebPost:49048e42-e106-493e-afb3-3f45ae6ce2a0">Affordable wedding hair and makeup</a>:
    [QUOTE]I'm getting married in May in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and am looking for someone to do hair and makeup for myself and 6 bridesmaids. The ceremony is on a Sunday in early afternoon, so I would need someone to come to my house since most salons don't open until 11 on Sundays. Everyone that I have found so far is just too expensive. I am considering doing at least my makeup on my own, but would like to see if anyone can suggest any affordable options. Thank you!
    Posted by alwegrzyn[/QUOTE]

    Do you have a Merle Norman in your area? I saw them at a bridal show and they said they do free make up trials (as many as you want), and charge $30 for day of. Not sure if they would come to you or not, you may have to go to the store. Another option is a a beauty school. We have a Paul Mitchell beauty school here and their prices were significantly less than some other salons for both hair and make up.
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    Scottwedding1Scottwedding1 member
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    The make-up hair and photographer were key to are great wedding photo album, the hairstylist were tough to find one didn't even make it to pre trial consultation one was late and now the company we used 6 month ago is out of bussiness we used a photgrapher who ended up leave are wedding one hour earlier than we agreaded on but did an ok job, are make-up artist we used was flawlessbeautychicago, they were probobly the best out of all are vendors they would always return are phone calls and did a amazing job, good luck hope this helps
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    knottie9c5ed33df4bbd226knottie9c5ed33df4bbd226 member
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    alwegrzyn try Bianca Sansosti Makeup
    www.biancamakeup.net
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    creato2304creato2304 member
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    aloha8815aloha8815 member
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    My hair/makeup stylists I booked are fairly reasonable - 


    Blondie - http://www.blondiehairartistry.com/default.html
    bride = $100 / bridesmaids = $75
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    MobKazMobKaz member
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    Sunday will definitely be a tough sell. Depending on how early in the afternoon your ceremony is, you could try to book concurrent stylists at places like Avalon Spa in Deer Park. Beauty schools such as Empire have multiple locations, but I am having trouble finding their hours. Do you know if all your BM's are interested in professional hair and make-up? Maybe you won't have as high of a need as first thought. Although I have not used this agency personally, I have heard good things about them...... http://www.sharondanielsalon.com/bridal.html
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    WildMageletWildMagelet member
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    Braiinnnnnzz! 

    Guuyyyss this thread is 2 years old!  The OP has probably been an OMH for a year and a half :) at least the reccomendations can probably help someone else.
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