where did you find..

ivedonethisb4

I'm from a small town and I have no idea how to find someone who knows what they're doing to do my makeup! I know I don't want to do it myself but I'm not sure how to find someone...

jtoly

Try google searching or do you have a hairstylist that knows any MUA? Maybe even call a spa in your area.

ivedonethisb4

We don't have spas and salons here. The person doing my hair has done it since I was 11. My town is so small that we have to travel 30 mins for wal mart and an hour for a mall.

kitty02kat

I grew up in a town similar to that.  I think you're just going to have to pay someone to come out and do it. 

ivedonethisb4

Pay someone to come from where..the only people I know that do makeup are the ladies at the counters in department stores etc.

kleslater

Do you have any friends or relatives that are particularly good at doing their own makeup? Maybe they could try? I'm doing my own makeup, I tend to think I do a decent job, and I was in theatre for awhile, so I know some tricks. I'm did my sister's for her wedding, and will be doing hers for mine as well.

Also you can go on You Tube where they have a ton of video's on 'How to', you still have quite awhile to teach yourself some good techniques.

ivedonethisb4

I'm pretty good with my own but I want to acheive a different look than my everyday heavy black cat eye eyeliner. I just feel that's too much! Plus I want a more dewey glowy look than normal as well. I won't ever get it right on the day of because I'm sure ill be balling my eyes out...

brookerich

Your bio says you're near Atlanta.  I'm in Athens but I'm originally from the ATL area. (actually I've lived in Dalton, Chatsworth, Canton, Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Canton, Commerce and Athens?!)  If you want to PM me where your city is exactly I can maybe recommend someone that is relatively close to there.  Lots of time hair and makeup artists in big towns are used to travelling to small towns.  Same thing with photographers or caterers.

fallbride1109

I think Brooke has great advice.  I used my local board and Google--but I live in Dallas!  However many DFW vendors travel to small towns--happens all the time.

kitty02kat

If you found someone at a department store that you like, ask them if they'd be interested in doing yours for the wedding and traveling to meet you?

levanlaere

The salon I am getting my hair done does make-up as well. I have gotten it done by the cosmetic ladies in the mall and it was nice as well.

Chelseaclayy

Youtube is your friend! Dedicate a lot of time and effort to watching tutorials. With some practice you could definitely master the look you're going for.

theladyherself

Go to www.marykay.com and type in your zip code in the Consultant Locator.  Go through the pages that come up and check the profiles for those Consultants that specialize in wedding makeup.

ivedonethisb4

In Response to Re:where did you find..:[QUOTE]Your bio says you're near Atlanta.nbsp; I'm in Athens but I'm originally from the ATL area. actually I've lived in Dalton, Chatsworth, Canton, Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Canton, Commerce and Athens?!nbsp; If you want to PM me where your city is exactly I can maybe recommend someone that is relatively close to there.nbsp; Lots of time hair and makeup artists in big towns are used to travelling to small towns.nbsp; Same thing with photographers or caterers. Posted by brookerich[/QUOTE] My bio says I live in Atlanta because TK is stupid and it only gives you 2 options for GA. Atl or Savannah. You gotta pick one! I live almost 3 hours from Atlanta and 4 from Savannah. So an hours travel sure...but not 3 or 4.

And for the person who suggested the MK consultant search. Great idea only I'm a MK consultant, I know all of them in my area and I dont want to wear MK foundation that day. While I love it and wear it daily my skin seems to eat it and by the end of the day there are no traces of the foundation and I just can't seem to get it to stay. I can use primer and the whole Timewise collection my face just eats it! So MK is not the way I want to go otherwise I'd do it myself.

rlavach

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-beauty_where-did-you-find?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:358Discussion:760a8f8a-16e4-4017-b0ae-899b73308eebPost:9ea6d48f-dd56-438f-9c05-e0b325486ce4">Re:where did you find..</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re:where did you find..: My bio says I live in Atlanta because TK is stupid and it only gives you 2 options for GA. Atl or Savannah. You gotta pick one! I live almost 3 hours from Atlanta and 4 from Savannah. So an hours travel sure...but not 3 or 4. And for the person who suggested the MK consultant search. Great idea only I'm a MK consultant, I know all of them in my area and I dont want to wear MK foundation that day. While I love it and wear it daily my skin seems to eat it and by the end of the day there are no traces of the foundation and I just can't seem to get it to stay. I can use primer and the whole Timewise collection my face just eats it! So MK is not the way I want to go otherwise I'd do it myself.
Posted by krystlelynn212[/QUOTE]
Hi! I'm a MK consultant as is my MUA. Her tip was to mix the foundation primer with the extra emollient night cream & apply that first. Then mix your liquid foundation (full coverage) along with the day radiance cream to give a little brightness. Apply that & then buff with mineral powder over. She also contoured my cheeks with a darker foundation and then bronzer. You can also use a setting spray.<div>
</div><div>She didn't use 100% MK products, but did say that the foundation primer/emollient cream mix was the best she's used to keep foundation on. </div>

murphanzo

Are you getting married near one of the larger towns?  A MUA will travel, they'll probably just ask for gas money or a room for the night.