Congratulations newly engaged brides!! Now that you've said yes to your life partner and yes to your dream dress, it's time to get hitched to your wedding day glam squad.

If you're thinking of working with your everyday stylist think again. Working with a team of wedding beauty experts will help make your Pinterest hair and makeup dreams a reality all while professionally maneuvering through wedding day chaos.

Your go-to stylists may be good but it takes an experienced bridal glam team to make your wedding day prep time the smooth, and memorable girl-bonding session that you've always envisioned.

Still, choosing a professional wedding hair stylist and makeup artist is not an easy mission which is why bridal trials are SO IMPORTANT. A bridal trial will give you an opportunity to test the looks you like and the skill of the artist. 

Here are a few tips for bridal trial success. 

1. PLAN THINGS AHEAD
Coming to your hair and makeup trial prepared will help you ace the look from the start. The more inspiration you pick up from the online Pinterest boards, magazines, and TV shows, the better your trial will be. The best way to be prepared is to have a rough idea of the dress, your hairstyle, and makeup - and communicate it clearly with us.

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2. YOUR WEDDING DRESS COMES FIRST ON THE SHOPPING LIST
There is a big reason why you should purchase your wedding dress first. Wedding makeup and hair expert, LaTonya Turnage says, ”the entire look should revolve around your dress. Your hair and makeup should balance its style, length and level of detail.” That is why it is important to buy your dress first and bring a photo of it to the trial!

3. WEAR A WHITE T-SHIRT ON YOUR TRIAL
A crisp white T-shirt (or a color that resembles the color of your wedding dress) is a great way to get a better idea of how your hair and makeup will work with your dress. You can also cut the neckline to match your wedding gown and see if everything fits perfectly as you imagined.

Not only this will give you a better idea of your wedding look, but it will also help you choose the perfect bridal makeup and hair choice and whether they match the white color on your body.

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4. SCHEDULE A LONG ENOUGH APPOINTMENT
Your Baltimore bridal makeup appointment should be long enough, especially because of the different styles you may want to test out. After all, it is your wedding hair and makeup that we are talking about - and such things deserve special attention. 

5. GO CLEAN BEFORE THE TRIAL
For the makeup trial, it is always better to come clean and avoid putting on any products before the trial. A clean face holds makeup better and will let us make the look perfectly match the color of your natural skin without makeup.

6. TAKE NOTES
As soon as you book your wedding makeup and arrive at your appointment, you should start taking notes on how to touch up your look during the day- so you know how to fix any smudges in case they happen during the ceremony or afterward. At Elite Secrets we give every bride a touchup kit with all the items needed to keep your glowing look throughout the Big Day.

Big wedding party? No problem! We can accommodate large bridal parties at no additional cost. Book now!

7. MAP OUT YOUR GLAM

The key to a drama-free and organized day is a wedding timeline. Your planner will breakdown your ceremony and reception in time increments but remember your glam time happens before both of those events. Therefore, if your hair and makeup time runs off schedule everything runs off schedule. If you book your hair and makeup with us there's no need to worry. Every Elite Secrets bride gets a customized timeline for the wedding day prep. How’s that for convenience?

8. GO CAMERA CRAZY
Once your bridal makeup and hair are done, it's time to start snapping photos and taking them from different angles. Make sure to also switch the backgrounds and test photos in both daylight and nighttime. That way, you will have a better idea of your look in every minute during your wedding.

Ready to book with us? We have something special for you!  We’re offering free engagement and/or bridal trial when you book your wedding day service at the time of the trial or shoot.  Book your hair and makeup trial with Elite Secrets today.

Book our space

Need a space to get ready on your Big Day? We’ve got you covered! We’ve curated the ultimate bridal suite for you and your bridal party – right here on Charles Street! Elite Secrets Bridal is in the heart of Baltimore’s Mount Vernon fashion boutique district and surrounded by historic venues and outdoor ceremony sites—sans bridal suites.  

Bypass the over crowded hotel rooms and rigid timelines enforced by strict venues. Reserve the Elite Secrets Bridal showroom for all the apace and time you need to get ready for the most magical day of your life. Your rental will include:

• Customized selfie station

• Two bottles of bubbly FOR YOUR champagne bar

• Unlimited use of our steamer

• Your very own venue manager, on-hand to help coordinate your vendors

• A personal bridal stylist to help with steaming your dress, veil, and assist with getting ready.
  

Drop off night your gown the night before then prepare to get styled, set, and ready for your wedding day. Contact us for rates and availability.

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