As planners, Tapestry Event Co. guides couples to vendors that we think will vibe with their vision, style, and personality. But when it comes to nurturing those relationships and expressing needs, the communication is down to the couple. We can always act as an in-between, but we prefer for couples to be able to openly communicate about their visions with their vendors. Below, we have interviewed one of our favorite hair and makeup artists on how best to share feedback, when in the process it is invited, and what you need to know before working with them.

HAIR + MAKEUP ARTISTS.

from Anne of Anne Timss Makeup + Hair.

What to think about before hiring a hair and makeup artist.

When booking a celebration stylist, look at portfolios first! I have been a makeup artist for twenty-five years and feel at this point in my career I have my vibe dialed in. Clients need to find a stylist that meets their own personal vibe, so this aligns with what is in an artist's wheelhouse. 

Prior to working together 1:1 I ask everyone to take a spin around Pinterest and gather some inspiration to share with me, find photos of themselves when they have felt their best and more importantly communicate points they don't like when it comes to makeup and hair.

When to offer feedback.

I ask for feedback during the trial, I let my clients know that their feedback is very important and adjustments are easy to make. Communication is key in getting a great styling in place. Communicate during your trial, and it's also completely ok to get home and live in the look to offer feedback via email later.

What to focus on when offering feedback.

• For me as a stylist, feedback is very important to creating a look that each client will feel themselves in on their celebration day. When offering feedback to your stylist, try your best to target the specifics points about the look you are not liking or feel off e.g. my brows feel too bold, my skin looks dry and the lip color is too bold for me. Often when one of two things are off the mark, it throws an entire look off when the other areas are great- simple adjustments need to be made.

• Be kind, and understand that the look you are working toward can be a process. Makeup and hair are things that can easily be washed off and undone to start over.

• Speak to the points of the styling you like, and the ones you do not but also why e.g. I don't like the volume in the crown of my hair because I feel it makes me look like I am going to prom. Those little bits are gold when it comes to us grabbing some insight on what it is that is making you uneasy in the chair.

— Anne, Anne Timss Makeup + Hair