SELECTING THE BEAUTY TEAM FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY | THE VINEYARD BRIDE GUIDE
Today we share another feature of The Vineyard Bride Guide, a series that showcases the various components a couple will encounter during their wedding planning process, arming readers with the tools, tips + tricks to ease the stress of maneuvering these details and make the planning journey a joyful one. Today, we are getting an insider scoop from Freebird Beauty Co.!
Today, we are chatting with Candice from Freebird Beauty Co. Freebird Beauty Co. is a team of professional hairstylists and makeup artists providing premium on-site hair and makeup services, specializing in bridal. They are passionate about making women look and feel beautiful on the big day, and come to you in the comfort of your home, hotel or venue.
“As the first vendor you see on your wedding morning, Freebird Beauty Co. takes pride in providing each bride (and her gals!) with a fun and relaxing experience. Many of our brides have told us that we've helped to relieve the wedding day jitters and that we have exceptional customer service. We absolutely love what we do!”
What should a client consider when researching your specialty?
There are a lot of things to consider when booking your wedding day hair and makeup team! We try to make the process as seamless and stress-free as possible by providing checklists, suggestions for best results. how to prepare for your trial and wedding day, etc. Our recommendation is to search for a company who provides the type of makeup and hairstlyes you like. Some companies are more "Full Glam" and some companies lean towards a more "Soft Glam" or "Natural" look (this is where Freebird Beauty Co. falls). Read reviews, read the FAQs on the company's website and check out their instagram page. If their style of hair/makeup resonates with you, reach out and start the discussion!
How far in advance should a client reach out to you when planning a wedding or special event?
Our clients book us about 10-18 months in advance, on average. If you're getting married during Wedding Season (May to October), you may need to book sooner than later because those dates are more popular than the cooler months.
Is there anything a client should bring with them when attending a consultation?
We love when our clients bring a hair and/or makeup inso photo and can tell us their preferences for hair & makeup styles. If a bride is having a hair trial, we recommend bringing any hair accessories/vel/hair extensions if she is choosing to wear those. For makeup, the client doesn't need to bring anything (unless they have certain products they'd like to use (due to allergies or sensitivities, or if they already have a lip colour they'd like to use). Please let our team know if any allergies or sensitivities to hair/makeup products before your appointment, thank you!
How should a client budget for your services?
Is there a typical range they should keep in mind and are there some industry tips that can make their budget go farther?
Our average bridal client spends around $500-$600 with us (for just the bride) between the trial and the wedding day. Wedding attendants spend around $200-$300 per person with our services.
