My bridesmaids hated their makeup trial

Why don't they like it? You should be able to tell your makeup artist what you like and don't like and they can fix it. That's why it's good to get trials done so you can work with them to make it what you want.

Are you paying for everyones makeup? did you like how their makeup looked?

if youre paying, can you just tell them this is what you'd like since it's your wedding? I feel like that's what I would do!

What don't they like? A great makeup artist should be able to fix almost anything they do not like.

First talk to the MUA and see if she will raise the price if it's just the two of you. She might not and then you'll have nothing to worry about! Did your girls talk to the MUA while they were there and allow her to make changes to make them happy? Hard to make them happy if she didn't know they were unhappy to begin with.

I wasn't crazy about my makeup trial and come the wedding day I simply told my MUA to make my eyeliner thinner and to use a darker lip color and I loved my makeup the day of my wedding. The trial is a time for trial and error. They just need to tell the MUA what they didn't like and she can make adjustments, everyone just needs to be open with her. She won't know what they don't like if they don't tell her.

I'd like to combine what JustBre, Beachbride, and MrsCollins said.

First, if you are paying for everyone to have their makeup done, and you like it, I kind of feel like they should be able to tolerate it for a day. They aren't going to carry around mirrors staring at themselves all day. I've not had a single request from my BP to have photos specifically for their use, so they aren't paying for pictures where they think they look bad.

Second, it is called a trial because it is just that...a "let's see if you like it, and if you don't, we can change it." My MUA at my trial started lightest and got darker as I gave feedback. We even made some changes day of. After my first trial, she told me to wear it for a while and text her feedback later that night, and I did. Any decent MUA should be able to accept feedback and make changes according to their client's wishes. None of my BP had trials. I hired a MUA to do mine and my BPs makeup and honestly, none of them had a single complaint. While in the process on the wedding day, they did give feedback and the MUA complied. Everyone looked absolutely lovely.

Third, If they are paying for their own makeup to be done, talk to the one you like and ask how much for just two of you. If she remains in your budget for just the two of you, the others can find their own MUA or do their own (if you are comfortable with that).

If you didn't like their makeup, ask for a second go with the MUA you like. Maybe, if you are paying for theirs to be done, they will split the fee for a second trial with you if you can't afford to foot a fee (if your MUA charges for them...my trials were included in the fee).

I totally agree that the communication needs to be more open.

You being nice , I did my session with the makeup artist and booked her for my whole bridal party and the mother's also. They have set time slots as well. if you are paying It's your choice ITS YOUR DAY !!!

I disagree with the other comments, in that I would be pretty irritated if someone tried to make me wear makeup I disliked. It's not just about photos.

Aside from that, I think everyone else's advice is sound.

Sign a contract with set prices for yourself and your bridal party. Only 2 of my bridesmaids and myself are getting our makeup done. So it's not going to be a big money maker for the MUA but she gave me a contract so she can't charge me more.