Sephora Glam Makeup

I personally wouldn't go to a retail store for bridal makeup be it Sephora, Mac, The Bay, Shoppers. I know some people working there are in an esthetician or MUA course, but schedules in retail change so often with people calling in and switching shifts you may show up and get someone who doesn't know enough of what they are doing.

Bridal makeup & beauty makeup are VERY different!
If you're wanting to save some money (Which you definitely won't do at $1000) call Marca and ask for services from them.

Wow I honestly think that’s a great way to save money and I wish I did that!!!
Our makeup artist charged 250 for both hair and makeup most of my wedding party chose not to get it done because of the price but that was the cheapest lady I could find!! I understand these vendors need money too but it does get crazy expensive when you start adding in there travel fees and hotel stay

Hey Lisa,

$600 does sound awfully steep!

Not sure where in Ontario you are located but are there any salons that offer hair and make-up that may work?

Another option, similar to Sephora, is a makeup artist from a beauty counter (MAC, Smashbox, etc.) at The Bay or even Shoppers (I follow Courtneykellybeauty on Insta and would love to have her do my makeup when I walk down the aisle or Leena Heravi).

Hope this helps!

$600 per person seem quite steep. I'm paying about $550 for just myself, but that includes trials as well. My bridesmaid and flower girl are less expensive as we aren't doing trials. I personally would not go with Sephora.

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That is insanely expensive. I'm sure there are other vendors out there with a more reasonable rate. When my wife was looking, we was quoted no more than $500 for both hair and makeup by each potential vendor.

View quoted message Thank you for the response!. You’re right, could be hit or miss. I guess I could send the MOH and MOG to Sephora.

View quoted message $1000 is just for me! The others would be $175 just for makeup. Only my MOH and the Mother of Groom want their makeup done.

$1000 total or per person? How many people in your bridal party?

Sephora can definitely be a hit or miss. It all depends on the employee who is doing your makeup. I know a few people who have had professional MUA's do their makeup there while others have said that they could've done a better job themselves. Can you do a trial with them? That will definitely help you in deciding whether you like what they have to offer.