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Briana
Savvy October 2021

Makeup artist backup? Need advice!

Briana, on June 30, 2020 at 8:57 PM Posted in Hair and Makeup 0 6
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Hi All!


So the makeup artist that did my makeup trial is amazing and I was super excited to book her. She’d be coming from 1.5 hrs away and does not have a backup person or at least for now does not. She cannot guarantee one either. (My wedding is 10/31/21). Would any of you feel comfortable booking someone without a backup?

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Latest activity by Lynnie, on July 1, 2020 at 3:07 PM
  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
    Kristen ·
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    Why would you need a back up? You mean in case she does not show? Yes, always have a back up as people can get sick or have a reason to now be able to show up the day of and you do not want to be stuck.

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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
    Meghan ·
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    Why do you need a back up? My HMUA came from 1.5 hours away and I did not have a back up hired...

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  • Briana
    Savvy October 2021
    Briana ·
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    Just in case something happens (accident, sickness, etc.) and I'm basically screwed with makeup lol.

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    Hi Briana! I didn't have a backup makeup artist, but I also booked a full on-site team so they definitely have extra staff they can call on in case of emergency!

    I'd go ahead and book them, especially if you love their work! You could also talk with the makeup artist about what would happen if they needed to cancel last minute, and what's their emergency backup plan.

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  • Briana
    Savvy October 2021
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    Hi! She said she doesn't have a backup and can't guarantee she would so basically i'm outta luck if something happened. I have a different MUA doing the other half of the bridal party and I know she has a backup so part of me was considering just falling back on her but i'm not too sure, especially because they have different styles.

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    Yeah that's tough! There's such a small chance that you'd need a backup, and but I'm not sure how you'd hire someone intentionally as a back-up. It could be the same price for securing someone else! 🤷

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