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What happens at a bridal makeup trial?
A bridal trial is a full practice run of your wedding makeup: skin prep, a consultation about the look you want, a complete application with optional lashes, and adjustments as you go until you are happy. With Leyla it costs £70 and takes about an hour.
Leyla describes her trial as a personalised session designed to create your perfect wedding glam, with a consultation about your desired look, style and wedding vision. Here is what that means in practice.
Before the makeup starts
The session opens with a conversation, not a brush. Your dress, your colours, the venue, the photos you have saved: all of it helps translate "I want to look like me, but the best version" into an actual plan.
The application
Then the full look is built: skin prep first, base, eyes, lashes if you want them, lips. Because it is a trial, you are encouraged to react as it takes shape. Softer liner, a warmer lip, more glow: adjustments happen throughout, which is exactly what the session is for.
After the trial
You leave wearing the look, which is the best way to test it. See how it photographs, how it lasts through a day, how it feels. If anything needs refining, that feeds into the wedding morning plan.
The wedding morning itself
On the day, the bride is £140 and each bridesmaid, mum or guest is £70. Early starts are a real feature rather than a favour: 6am, 7am and 8am slots exist precisely for wedding mornings. For parties of five or more, mobile makeup at your venue can be arranged, with pricing on request.
Trial questions, answered
How long does a bridal trial take?
Allow about an hour. It includes skin prep, the full application, optional lashes and time to talk through your wedding look.
How far ahead should I book the trial?
Book it once you have your dress direction and colour scheme, and well before the wedding, so there is time for a second trial if you want changes. Wedding morning slots, especially early ones, are booked separately and go quickly.
Can I change my mind during the trial?
Yes, that is the point of it. Adjustments are made throughout the session until the look feels right.
Full bridal pricing and the wedding morning timeline are on the bridal page.
Ready to book?
Live availability and every price are on the booking page. A £20 deposit secures your slot.