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Shamika
VIP August 2014

How much do makeup artists charge for weddings?

Shamika, on April 22, 2014 at 1:54 PM Posted in Hair and Makeup 0 23

How much are you paying to get your makeup done for your wedding day?

Are you also covering the cost for your bridal party? Or would they take care of their own makeup?

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*UPDATED BY WW IN 2020*

According to WeddingWire’s data, the average cost for bridal makeup is $100, while for bridesmaids, the price rings in around $70 per person.

Etiquette dictates you should pay for your bridesmaids’ makeup if you’re requiring them to have it professionally done

Here’s How Much You’ll Pay for Wedding Hair and Makeup in 2020

23 Comments

Latest activity by lidy, on April 22, 2014 at 8:45 PM
  • Future Mrs Axtell
    Super May 2014
    Future Mrs Axtell ·
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    I am paying a friend of mine who does make up $50. Im not covering the costs of my bridal party because Im broke. and I bought their dress.

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  • mallory
    VIP May 2014
    mallory ·
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    Ours is 70 each - mine is actually 60 because I did a trial and have already paid.

    I am paying for this for my girls as it is my request and takes the stress of makeup away

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  • winnipegwriter
    Master September 2015
    winnipegwriter ·
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    Mine will be about 75 for me and 65 for the bridesmaids -- i'm paying for all five of them.

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  • Jess & Sean
    Super April 2014
    Jess & Sean ·
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    Mine is expensive, haha. I switched MUAs after having a horrible trial with the first one. My makeup will be $150, bridal party (not having bridesmaids, just my sisters/mom/aunt) will be $65. My cost includes fake eye lashes & all travel fees.

    I'm not paying for others to get it done.

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  • Allyson
    Master May 2014
    Allyson ·
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    Mine is $55. It was the cheapest in the area, and we are going to the salon (saed about $30 per person). I'm not paying for the BMs. I told them they could decided if they wanted to have it done and all but one said yes.

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  • Kimberly
    Devoted May 2014
    Kimberly ·
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    Mine is a combo deal with hair for $320 (extra $20 for eyelashes) and included the trial. For my Matron of Honor it is $145 for hair and makeup and makeup for just my mom is $70. I am paying for my MOH.

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  • C
    Master July 2014
    csquid ·
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    My makeup is $85 because it'll be airbrushed. My mother is getting airbrush makeup as well.

    My BMs will cost $65 each for regular makeup.

    We are paying for their hair and makeup.

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  • Mama Lea
    Expert May 2014
    Mama Lea ·
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    $40 without lashes and $45 with

    Hair is $65 day of

    I am having hair & Makeup for me and just hair for my 2 daughters

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  • Out the Window
    Master May 2014
    Out the Window ·
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    It HIGHLY depends on where you're located.

    For just make up, mine is charging $125 for the bride and $75 for everyone else.

    Offering to pay for your bms make up is a nice gesture, but not necessary. If money is tight, you can tell them if they're interested they can book her as well but you're not requiring them to have their make up professionally done.

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  • Koch Bride
    Master September 2014
    Koch Bride ·
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    I'm going home to get ready at the salon with the girl who did my hair up until I moved to Philadelphia. Its only $150 for hair, makeup and my trial but its a discounted price for me. My bridesmaids, mom and mother in laws are all paying $100 for hair & makeup.

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  • Mrs. Shanon V
    Master May 2014
    Mrs. Shanon V ·
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    I'm doing my own. Bought new makeup, ran photo tests and I'm loving it. I did a full face application which freaked FH out because the full coverage made my freckles disappear.... lol. I had to explain the difference between formal makeup and everyday makeup. He seems mollified, haha.

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  • Heather A
    Master September 2014
    Heather A ·
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    I think mine is $100 and each bridesmaid is $65. I'm paying for all my bridal party hair and make up.

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  • MrsWilliams
    VIP September 2014
    MrsWilliams ·
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    My MUA is 40$ a face with a 25$ transportation fee

    I am paying for their makeup

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  • C + R
    Master November 2014
    C + R ·
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    I'm having traditional makeup done for $45, which is the price including fake lashes. Makeup is optional for my girls, so I'm having them pay for it themselves.

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  • Shamika
    VIP August 2014
    Shamika ·
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    Thanks ladies. I have a test run tomorrow with a possible makeup artist for the wedding day. Would ask her about pricing… I didn’t even think about her possibly charging extra for traveling.

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  • his_cheri_amor
    Expert September 2014
    his_cheri_amor ·
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    I'm in the process of looking for mine now. So far my makeup range between $150-$250. My bridal party run anywhere between $45-$85.

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  • Beth
    Super August 2014
    Beth ·
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    My MUA is $25 per person. I am paying for my BMs and my mom.

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  • N
    Master September 2014
    Now I'm Mrs_M ·
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    $55 for airbrush including lashes. I am not paying for the bridal party as I gave them the choice to have it done or do their own.

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  • Sarah
    Super August 2014
    Sarah ·
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    $55 for make up and $75 for hair. My BMs said they preferred to do their own and I'm good with that. Bringing my future step-daughter with me to get our hair done and I told her she can have her makeup done too but already spoke with the makeup artist and explained she's only allowed a little blush and lip gloss but it would be nice if they could fuss over her a little and make her feel like a big girl with me. She's 7.

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  • K
    Savvy May 2014
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    Where do you all live? I'm in Queens and all the quotes I'm getting are WAY higher!

    I only have a MOH so I'm paying for her hair. She wants to do her own makeup.

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