Am i the only one that thinks getting your make up done for your wedding is a waste of money?

I am wondering if I will regret not having my make up done professionally for my wedding. What can they do that I cannot. I am an eyelash kind of girl and feel like i can do the best job doing my lashes etc. Why do so many people have someone else do their make up for them. i know it's very common. Am i missing something?Am i the only one that thinks getting your make up done for your wedding is a waste of money?
I don't think it's a waste of money at all. I feel that it's a day that you want to look your best and feel pampered. Yes, you can do your own make-up but do you normally do your make-up for special occasions or for the camera? Professional photography has a tendency to wash out your features and a good make-up artists knows this and works to make you look fabulous both in person and behind the cameras while still making you look like you.





There are not many times that I can think of that can justify spending the money on something like this, but getting married is definitely a time to not have to worry about your hair and make-up and for one day pamper yourself and have someone else do it.





For those who say they didn't look like them--go find a different make-up person. After all is said and done, you should still look like you. My make-up person was fabulous (she did airbrushing) and when I went for a trial, I came home and noone even really noticed or said that I had too much on that day...they all loved it and it stayed on all night! We also did a side by side comparison of my normal make-up vs. me done up by a make-up person and there IS a difference in photographs. A friend of mine decided to do her own and ultimately you can tell in her professional photos.Am i the only one that thinks getting your make up done for your wedding is a waste of money?
People get their makeup professionally done for one of the following reasons:





1. They don't trust themselves to have a cool head and a steady hand on the day of their wedding.





2. They just don't want to have to do anything for themselves/want to feel pampered.





3. They don't wear makeup and don't know how to apply it themselves (I fit into this category!)





4. They want to try something new for the wedding -- like a more dramatic look that they aren't able to do for themselves.





It sounds like you can do your own makeup and that it would be a waste of money for you to have it professionally done. For other women, this is not the case because they fall into one of the above categories.





Your makeup will not look any different than it will in everyday life. Yes, there will be photos, but unless you have a bad photographer and the photos are taken in weird lighting or using a strange flash, it shouldn't look any different. You don't need a professional to do your makeup if you know the look you want, have practiced it, and feel comfortable applying your products to your own face. It sounds like you can make it on your own!
Frankly, I am not the best at applying makeup. So I plan on leaving my face in the hands of a professional who will know what features to play up so I will look my best. They will also know how to apply makeup so that my photos will come off without my face looking shiiy etc... If you think that you can do a good job yourself, I say go for it and save the money. Just make sure you do a trial run and take pics to make sure it is what you want.
your wedding is an important day and there will be lots of pictures taken. Most women can't do their make up as well as a professional and do not even know what colors look best. so actually its not a waste of money at all. a lot of places like Neimen Marcus or Bloomingdales offer FREE make up applications with a purchase of a lipstick or something. you can make appointment and get a consolation and tell them what colors you want or the look you are going for, but you have to know what you want. so its not a waste of money at all since its practically free. plus, if its humid or you are doing a beach wedding a professional can apply it so it lasts the whole day/night and doesn't run. there is nothing wrong with getting your make up done, especially for your wedding; and if your smart it doesn't cost that much.
I'm on the fence with this one. On the one hand I know how to apply my makeup for formal events (definitely different than my every day!) and I know my own skin. For example, I know exactly how oily my face is (very very oily), and I know that most foundations can't control the shine.





But on the other hand, the professional is a professional for a reason. They will likely have professional brushes, makeup, and it will be less stress on your day.





Unless you're going to a REALLY expensive place it's not that bad anyway. It is likely that you would purchase at least 1-2 new colors or types of makeup for the day, and they would be of high quality. So you figure 8-20 dollars per item and you almost have the cost of the professional makeup application right there.
You don't have to get it done professionally if you feel you are able to do a great job yourself. Most brides want to be pampered on their day and want things to be as stress-free as possible. Others may not have the experience in putting it on themselves but they want to look nice. It's a personal decision and not your place to judge others because you don't agree with their choices.
Im really fortunate that my friend is a make up artist and is going to do my make up, so its free!





BUT had she not been around, I would have hired someone to do my make up.





Think of all the pictures your going to take, theres a special way to do your make up so you dont look like a clown, but your facial features are emphasized, and your blemishes are hidden





The answer is really individual, on a regular basis I wear make up, sometimes natural (for work) sometimes more noticably (for evening or special occasions). I dont have enough experience to know what looks good with the white dress, and what sort of make up looks good in photos, so I am opting to have this done for me, PLUS I get pampered :D which will decrease my level of stress that way and make me feel like more of a princess





As for my wedding party, it was there choice, but obviously they picked my friend to do it, because its free, had it cost money, the choice would have been entirely theres, who am I do decide how they shuold look make up wise, a couple bridesmaids hardly wear make up at all, so instead of eye shadows, and coloring, theyll have just the simplest of make up done (just cover up, maybe some mascara, and possibly a very light eye shadow and lipstick)
I am considering hiring someone if the cost is something I can afford. I am a ';makeup klutz'; and day-to-day the most I wear is sometimes lipstick.





I had my engagement pictures done and didn't wear foundation - - and I think I look horrible and vowed I wouldn't go without foundation for my wedding photos. And since I'm a klutz, I think I'd rather pay someone to do my makeup for me. If not, I'm going to be taking some crash courses in applying foundation - LOL.





If you can do your own makeup (unlike me), I don't think it is necessary to pay someone to do your makeup.
I dont think its necessary. Some people simply are not good at doing make-up. The only thing is that there is a certain way to do your make-up so that it looks good in pictures, and reflects light differently. I originally was going to pay for my make-up to be done, but I googled, how to do wedding mske-up and so many great tips came up, that were helpful so I have decided to do my own
I don't think of it as a waste of money, but then again I didn't get mine done professionally either. I decided to do my own because when I went for a make up consultation I didn't even look like myself when they were done!





Your wedding is a very important day and you want to look your best, but you also want to look like...you.





Best of Luck!
I don't think it a waste of money for SOME brides. Alot of women don't know how to properly apply fake eyelashes, eyeliner, etc. So they would benefit from a pro doing it for them. I am like you, I do mine all the time (and I am getting eyelash extensions a few days prior) so I am not going to bother with a professional for hair or makeup (my MOH is a hairdresser and has practiced countless times on me).
I don't think it's a waste of money, but I will say doing your own make up gives you more control over how you want to look for your special day.


I am doing my own makeup because:


1) Cheaper


2) You get to keep the products you purchase


3) I was horrified at the result of makeovers I had done on myself (my family even agreed they were terrible)


I always look way overdone when someone else does my makeup
I'm totally on the fence with this. On the one hand I know how to do my make up and I'm happy with how it looks after it's freshly applied but....if I get it done professionally I can have the airbrush option which as far as I've found it actually lasts longer and is lighter on your skin. I'm struggling with whether or not I should bother having a pro do it or do it myself.
well first it makes you feel like a celebrity for a day! to have someone primping you like that ;) but I find I do look better in photos with professional makeup. I had my makeup done twice last year for 2 weddings I attended and in the photos taken of me, I look like a million bucks! other weddings I went to where I did my own makeup, I just look blah. it's up to you.
I think it is a waste of money. I am doing my own. Just buy fresh new makeup that you have tested and take photos to see how it looks on camera in different lights. Since you are a big eyelash girl like I am consider putting the money into have individual false lashes and do the make up yourself.
I guess its sort of pampering yourself. You want to look the best on your wedding day not how you look everyday..





You want people to look at you and say wow shes stunning.





I think that is why most people get their makeup and hair done ETC. But overall its your choice!
No I don't think it's a waste of money. Some women don't even know how to apply makeup. I think it's an acceptable expense for a lady to have done for a special occasion.
I didn't have my make up done professionally but I would not say it is as waste of money. If people what to pay to have their make up done, that is their choice. It is not my business how others choose to spend their money.
Yeah, you are the only one who thinks its a big waste of money.


But its your wedding, you can have hidious makeup if you want to.


Have fun looking nasty.
I think that a real professional makeup artist can make you look amazing. A random person at a salon isn't going to cut it. When people get a real professional it makes a world of difference.
I did my own, I really didn't want to look fake or really made up. Try doing your make up a couple of times before the big day, see what looks the beat and works for you.
I think its a waste of money but then again I am a hirstylist so I learned make up in school. If you feel comfortable doing it then go ahead save money to buy some make up hehe. Either way Im sure you'll look stunning!


XOXO*Sarah
Think of it like this: You've probably spent a good amount of money on things like napkins and invitations. Why try to save a buck when it comes to your FACE?
My main reasons for getting a make up artist to do my wedding make up were:


1) I don't really wear a lot of make up. I can apply it and it looks fine for evening social occasions or work but I'm nowhere near what I considered good enough for my wedding.





2) I didn't trust my nerves to not betray me and there's nothing worse than eyeliner that looks like an ECG reading (heart beat).





3) The make up artist used her own products which were of a much higher quality than anything I own or was willing to buy. The make up she used was the sort that they put on models for photo shoots so I knew that it wouldn't smudge or wipe off easily and since I got married in a hot area I didn't sweat it all off either. Wedding make up needs to last longer than what you put on for work or social occasions.





It's really a personal choice and if you're happy with how you apply make up and you're happy with the make up that you own then do it yourself. But personally I feel that you're going to be looking at those photo's for the rest of your life so it's worth the money to make sure that you look your best. And there's nothing stopping you from having a professional do most of your make up and then you do your lashes the way you like.





And to those who said they didn't look like themselves: You should have been more firm with the make up artist. Did you let the decor people have their way? No, you were specific. Make up artists are the same, you tell them ';Natural make up, no heavy eye liner or bright lipstick'; and they'll do it. Or you can tell them ';Make the eye liner thick'; and they can do it. They're like hairdressers who can do different styles only they're not working with hair.





Good luck.
I think women just want to be pampered on their special day, which is why they get someone to do their makeup. I don't wear makeup, and will probably just put some foundation and some eyeshadow on that day.





All in all I do think it is a waste of money, because women can have their friends/family apply it for them. And if they want something elaborate, they can practice it before the day.
WEDDINGS are a waste of money. Especially when the Justice of the Peace will marry you for about $15, and the divorce rate is so incredibly high anyway. I wouldn't bother. Just go to Vegas, have a 10 minute wedding and be done with it.