When should I start looking for a makeup
artist and hair stylist for my wedding?
You should start looking for a makeup artist
as soon as you know your wedding date.  
This will allow enough time for to you have a
consultation and book your artist for the day
of the event. Most makeup artists are booked
several months in advance.  Also, you want to feel comfortable with your hair
and makeup style, as well as the personalities of your hair and makeup artists.

Do you recommend facials before the wedding day?
I do not recommend facials immediately before the wedding day. If are used
to getting facials regularly, go at least two weeks prior to wedding day.  This
will allow your skin to recover from redness and irritation.  Remember facials
will bring out impurities, so you should give yourself time to heal.


How do you prevent your makeup from running on the wedding day?
Many different products will help keep your makeup from running.  GIELLA
Cosmetics
carries an effective Magnetic Eye base that holds eye shadow for
up to 18 hours, guaranteed!  Also, powder will help set your foundation and
blush as well as lipstick and shadow.  You can also try waterproof mascara
and eyeliners.

What do I need to touch up my makeup during the wedding?
The only products you need during the wedding day are lip liner, lipstick, and
pressed powder.  Your lips will need to be touched up, and if you have oily
skin a pressed powder is a must.

I want to look natural on my wedding day, do I have to wear
foundation?
Absolutely!  You can still look natural wearing foundation, and it will be
necessary for your photographs and video.  There are many types of
foundations to choose from, and your makeup artist can find the right
foundation for you depending on your skin type.  
GIELLA Cosmetics custom
blends the exact shade and texture to make you feel just right!

What makeup colors are best to wear for photos?
You are not limited in color ranges and textures.  However, it is a good idea to
stay away from colors that are too frosty, but satin shimmers are great.  You
should talk to your makeup artist about colors you are comfortable wearing.

How can I look glamorous without looking overly done?
Choosing eye and lip colors slightly darker or brighter than your natural tones
give a glamorous look without being overly done.  Lip Gloss is also sexy and
elegant in one.  Apply it lightly so that it doesn’t run.  Another glam tip:
individual eyelashes!  A couple of added lashes on the outer corner of the
eyes give a glamorous look.  You will feel and look extra special.  They are
easy to remove; just peel them right off.