By Sonja Schwarz, bridal stylist and hair & make-up artist since 2010 ·
For me the trial is the most important part of bridal styling. We get to know each other, try out make-up and hair and record everything. Then there are no surprises on the wedding day, and you can relax while getting ready.
When should the trial take place?
Ideally two to three months before the wedding. By then your dress is decided and you know which accessories you will wear. If you plan a haircut or colour, the trial should come afterwards, or you tell me what will still change.
How the trial works
- A conversation about your wishes, your dress, the schedule of the day and the venue
- Make-up to match your skin, dress and daylight
- Trying out hairstyles, with extensions or hairpieces if you like
- Photos and videos from all angles, which you get from me afterwards
- Fine-tuning and a joint decision for the wedding day
A trial with me takes about two hours. It takes place in the studio in Mettmann, or with the luxury package at a place of your choice. For a destination wedding we do the consultation in advance by video.
Checklist: what to bring
- Photos of your dress, ideally also of the back and neckline
- Veil, hair accessories and earrings
- Pictures of looks you like and those you don't
- A white or cream top so we can see the effect near your face
- Your lipstick if you have a favourite shade
- Some time afterwards to test the look in everyday life
After the trial
Wear the look for a few hours and see how it feels and how it holds. If something occurs to you afterwards, write to me. Small changes are no problem on the wedding day. We plan the morning schedule together; you will find a template in the wedding morning schedule.
You will find inspiration for the trial in the guides bridal hairstyles and bridal make-up. You book the trial together with your bridal styling.
Your bridal styling with Sonja
Make-up and hair from one artist, with a trial. In the studio in Mettmann or at your place in Düsseldorf, Cologne and all of NRW.
