Planning a wedding comes with a long to-do list, and securing your dream hair and makeup team should be at the top! Whether you’re a Seattle bride looking for expert beauty services or planning a destination wedding and want to ensure you’re in the best hands, this guide will help you map out your beauty prep timeline.

At Michelle Wight Makeup Artistry, we specialize in creating effortlessly radiant, long-wearing bridal looks tailored to your style. Below, we’re breaking down exactly when to book hair and makeup, plus essential skincare tips to achieve that wedding-day glow.

When to Book Your Bridal Hair & Makeup

The best artists book up quickly—especially during peak wedding season! Here’s when you should secure your beauty team:

• 12+ Months Before: If you’re getting married during Seattle’s busy wedding season (May-October) or planning a destination wedding, book your hair and makeup early. This ensures you have access to the most experienced artists who specialize in bridal beauty. There are only 13 summer Saturdays and they are the first to be booked, we’ve been in the industry for a decade and still get SOS emails from clients who are panicked after not having the ideal experience they were wanting because they booked a team with less experience. Hair and makeup is an investment and it can be even more costly when you book the wrong vendor.

• 6 Months Before: Time for your hair and makeup trial! This is your chance to refine your wedding-day vision and make sure you feel completely confident in your look.

• 3 Months Before: Real talk, I’m nervous for you but it doesn’t hurt to reach out to your top choice at least they may be able to refer you to a reputable stylist.

• 1 Month Before: Confirm all details with your hair and makeup team. If you’re a destination bride, make sure you have the right products for touch-ups in your climate.

• Wedding Week: Focus on hydration, glowing skin, and final beauty touches—leave the rest to us!

Bridal Beauty Prep Timeline

To look and feel your best on your wedding day, here’s a month-by-month breakdown of what to do leading up to the big day:

6-12 Months Before: Start Your Skincare Routine

• Meet with a skincare professional to establish a routine tailored to your skin type. Nicole at SkinSpirit Bellevue is a master esthetician, tell them we sent you and get $100 off your first visit.

• Book facials to help with any concerns like acne, texture, or dryness.

• Start drinking more water (seriously, it makes a difference!).

3-6 Months Skin Treatments

• Botox, Derma planning, Filler if your considering any of these services it needs to be tested at least six months before your wedding date.

• Exfoliate regularly and use hydrating masks to create the perfect base for makeup.

• Avoid experimenting with new skincare products to prevent reactions.

1 Month Before: Fine-Tuning Your Look

• Get your final facial treatment (avoid anything too aggressive).

• If needed, schedule a touch-up appointment for brows and hair color.

• Confirm your wedding-day schedule with your hair and makeup team. ( they should be confirming for you but if they haven’t now is the time) make sure your bridesmaids are set up for success and have all the beauty guide instructions so they can also look and feel their best on the day.

Wedding Week: Glow Up & Relax

• Get plenty of rest—beauty sleep is real!

• Drink extra water to keep your skin plump and hydrated.

• Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!

What to Expect with Michelle Wight Makeup Artistry

When you book with us, you’re not just getting a beauty service—you’re getting a stress-free, elevated experience. Our team of expert bridal artists is dedicated to enhancing your natural beauty with looks that feel timeless, elegant, and so you.

Here’s what sets us apart:

Customized beauty trials that focus on your vision

Expertise in long-wearing, camera-ready bridal looks

A team that specializes in both Seattle weddings and destination bridal beauty

A calm, seamless beauty experience that allows you to truly enjoy your day

If you’re a Seattle bride looking for the perfect hair and makeup team—or a destination bride wanting a beauty expert you can trust—we’d love to bring your dream look to life. Inquire today to secure your date before our calendar fills up!

Let’s create your dream bridal look together.

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