How It Works!

People always ask… "How does this all work?"  Here is a quick rundown of how a typical wedding goes; from your initial Trial, where we try out different styles and looks, to you looking absolutely stunning on your wedding day.

The Makeup Mafia Process

  1. You contact Makeup Mafia Weddings via email, text or phone and check our availability.

  2. We set up a phone call to meet and answer any questions.

  3. Once you've decided to hire us a $300 deposit (non-refundable/will be applied towards your Trial fee) is required to lock in your wedding date.  Ready to make your deposit? You can do that on our Deposit Payments page!

  4. Next, we set up your Trial appointment date and time. Makeup Mafia will confirm the day before. Trials can be done at the Bride’s location, or at the Artist’s home studio in NE Bend.

    • Trials typically run 2-4 hours. "We don't stop until the bride is 100% happy"

    • We start soft and build up, changing styles as we go.

    • Before and after photos of all the looks will be taken, then emailed to the bride when we're finished.

    • Contracts will be signed by both parties.

    • Once we receive all of the wedding information (location, services wanted, names and finish time) Makeup Mafia will send the bride a PDF of the contract/schedule.

    • Once the details are all correct and signed we are all set to go!

    • Makeup Mafia will bring powder, lipstick, liners, etc.. available for purchase on the day of your event.

  5. Makeup Mafia contacts (call/email) the bride the day before the wedding to confirm all the details.

  6. On the day of the wedding, Makeup Mafia will arrive 1/2 hour early to the wedding site to set up and be ready for the first appointment.

  7. Balance due one week prior to wedding day unless otherwise determined. No split/individual payments, please.

  8. If you're renting hair extensions, the address to return them and get your deposit back is:

    • 2900 NE Rainer Dr. Bend, OR. 97701

  9. Click Download Contract to the left to review the contract.

  10. Contract will be signed after consultation.

Bridal Prep for Trial Run & Day Of:

Trial Prep

  1. Day-old hair is preferred, unless hair is greasy at the root or contains a lot of product.

  2. Please wear a white blouse or top to your trial.

  3. Bring any hair accessories with you - if you have a non-traditional veil, please bring that as well.

Day Of Prep

  1. All participants on the schedule must arrive 15 minutes prior to their time.

  2. No wet heads, please!