ariana

Ok - I am getting married in early October and seeing as most of my wedding has been a rush jobbie (kinda last minute spur of the moment - was going to get married next year- then me and fiance thought sod that - lets do it this year - how difficult will it be?!) I have no make up artist... (I know I know - planning and preparation is key etc etc....)

I've had a look around and I really can't seem to find one that I click with - either they are too snooty (I have my work printed in Asiana Bridal don't ya know) or tooo pricey (you pay for quality and I have had my work printed in Asiana Bridal don't ya know) or I don't like their work - every bride looks the same. I am Uk based (Midlands) any personal reccomendations? people you have used that did a fab job. Ideally not based too far away as cost is an issue as I am paying for everthing myself and my budget is tight.


I also have no mendhi artist - so any reccomendations on that would be most welcome too.

I think I have spent so much time freaking out over the fact that I am getting married ( again) (- never thought it would happen to me , never thought I could meet the "one" etc etc blah blah blah) that I might have had a mental block about things such as a makeup artist /mendhi person.

Originally we were only going to have a small ceremony - Nikaah with immediate family and very close friends(10-15 ppl max) and perhaps a registry with a medium sized valima next year but alas things have gotten bigger than I would have liked and now we are having a medium ceremony for nikaah and registry and big valima all in the space of 2 weeks and its suddenly hit me at almost 3am in the morning(uk time) that I have no makeup artist....and of course if I am going to be having more people there then there is no way I can do my own makeup....

right... now.... breathe.....

Sorry about long post hope it makes sense

ariana

anyone???

sweetpip

huney asian make-up artists are charging a bomb...but unfortunately there's so few of them around that are comfortable with working with asian skin that you are not able to negotiate with them.

However there is a girl called Safina in Birmingham, who is supposed to be really good and also trains people. So you could get either her or if you want pay less see if she'll give you the contact of one her students.

website i think is beautyacademy (i'll check that for u later on!)

ariana

Thanks Sweetpip - Have you used her? - I am really not a fussy person or overly demanding I just want someone I feel comfortable having in my home and around me (and putting makeup on me) on what I have no doubt will be nerve wracking day...

ami123

Naveeda is good but she is based in east london but I think she can travel. She has website just type Naveeda in google

ariana

Thanks Hon,

Have checked out her prices and her availability - both are out of my of my range.

ariana

I should mention that a lot of the big names are out of my budget and too far away location wise and also booked up until next year...

ami123

I am sorry if you dont mind me asking what is your price range then I can tell you in that price

ariana

put it this way anything over 500 is over my budget.

ami123

I think Naveeda is about that price range, she is brilliant. But I think 500 is way too expensive just for one day in my opinion.

Silsila

most make up artists in london charge 500 these days, n/west is 350, thats the going rate, but if u want it, you get it, personal choice! be careful with naveeda heard some bad reviews.

brummiebird

hi, it really is a nightmare tryingto find someone who is reasonably priced and doesnt charge a bomb.


I havent used her but she did send me a couple of her pictures of work as i was looking for a makeup artist for my sister in law . Her name is nylah and her company is noor signature. i think she charges £350
NOOR SIGNATURE.

have u got access to facebook? theres another makeup artist on there called "divine bridal" who is based in birmingham. She did some party makeup for me and she was lovely and she is very competitively priced. it might be worth contacting her too.

let us know how u get on, best of luck.

ariana

thanks chick

I'll make some enquiries and let you guys know how I get on.

mahismart

Hey ariana, found your make up artist, yet?

ariana

Hi

yep have found one... getting married in less than a week!

so my visits to the board are a bit sporadic at the mo!!!! - despite my best efforts I am getting stressed over the smallest things. I keep telling my fiance he should have listened to me and we should've eloped... ;-)

ps: still no makeup artist for the walima the week after... arghhhhhhhhhhh

rimah

ariana hope i'll be a help
i have a mehndi artist who can inshallah suit ure budget.. even at the last minute.
so if u want to contact me just email me and i can reply with details.email address is...sweet_dreamz786@hotmail.co.uk
tc hun

sweety1990

hey good luck for your wedding

brummiebird

Hi ariana, who did u decide to go with inthe end?
best of luck bab!

ariana

thanks hon,

If I am feeling brave I might just post pictures...

just say a lil dua for me that inshallah it goes as well as these things can possibly go...lol

x

brother_quraysh

no invitation for me?