Getting your makeup professionally done is something you’ll ultimately do on the day of your wedding.

Still, it’s important to schedule your makeup trial ahead of time to make sure the beautician knows exactly what you want on your big day. When exactly should it happen?

Your wedding day makeup trial should happen three to six months ahead of time

It’s imperative to have a makeup trial at least three months before your wedding day. You can be extra safe by scheduling it up to six months before your wedding day. 

Three months is an ideal timeline, though, since it’s close enough to your wedding day that opinions about how you want to look likely won’t change too much.

Six months can feel a little long, and your opinion about your wedding day makeup might slightly shift within that timeframe.

Your thoughts can change based on celebrities you see in movies and influencers you see on social media. 

During your makeup trial, tell your beautician everything you’re hoping for on your wedding day so they can make magic happen by making your requests come to life.

Your makeup trial is a chance for you to figure out exactly how you want to look. This includes going over your lashes, lipstick, foundation, blush, eyeshadow, eyebrows, and more.

Decide if you want to have a fresh-faced look or a more glamorous vibe. If the makeup trial doesn’t go well, you’re free to schedule another one with a different beautician.