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FAQs Categories

  • Booking Process
  • Wedding
  • Bridal Trails
  • Add-On Service
  • Onsite Service
  • General
  • Changes & Cancellations

Booking Process

Yes, we just require a 50% deposit to reserve your date and your artists. The deposit will be applied to the Final Payment Invoice. We do have the ability to do group invoicing if you don’t feel like wrangling your bridal party to figure out who owes what. Our easy and convenient online payment system can do the work for you.
Yes, a contract is required to be signed before all events. The contract will outline all the important details. The date, the start time, the services, the completion time, the pricing and the payment plan. It will also spell out what we will do for you and when leading up to event day. It will also state what assistance we’ll need from you along the way. The Contract can just be eSigned right online.

All of our bridal service bookings are treated with a little extra TLC. Please contact our Bridal Director directly at 360.203.0808 or you can feel free to email us at [email protected]. We do our best to respond within 24 hours.

We typically are booked out anywhere from 6 – 18 months in advance. Availability can change daily so reserving your date and your artist(s) as soon as you’ve made a decision is recommended.

Weddings

We typically spend a total of 2 hours on the bride for hair & makeup. Bridesmaids will take about 45 minutes each for hair and 45 minutes each for makeup. We prefer to do the bride’s makeup last, or second to last so that she is the most fresh and camera ready.

Have everyone in the bridal party arrive with clean, dry hair and clean moisturized skin compatible for fresh makeup. Exfoliate your face and lips so the products will lay better, and whiten those pearly white teeth so that your smile stands out in photos. On the day of, wear a robe or button down shirt so that you can change without messing up your bridal hair. Other than that, just sit back, relax, and enjoy the pampering before you walk down the aisle.

The “ready” time is ultimately up to the Bride. Once we have the ready time, we can determine the number of artists and the start time.

We prefer to do the bride’s hair as the last hair service.

For makeup, we prefer the bride go last so that all she has left to do is put on her dress when the photographer arrives. Brides should consider having their makeup totally done before the photographer arrives and just stage the lips and mascara being done for photographs. This way you aren’t caught with “before” makeup pictures and you will look flawless in your “Getting Ready” photos.

Yes. We understand that sometimes there might be a member in your family or bridal party that asks if they can receive services on the day of. Please make sure to ask your artists first, and all services that are added on can be paid to your Lead Artist or you can send us an email/ text to add it to your invoice.

Yes! We will often refer to the touch up time as the ‘golden hour.’ For every wedding we block off the last 30 minutes before leaving to ensure that everyone looks perfect! Our hairstylists will check for any loose pieces of hair or bobby pins while applying last minute hairspray to make sure every strand of hair stays in place. Our makeup artists will check for any smudges and apply any powder or setting spray before leaving. All additional time is used to help our artists clean up and pack.

First of all, hiring a professional hair and makeup company that you can rely on will give you peace of mind on your wedding day. We hear too many sad stories about individual freelance artists falling through. We guarantee that this won’t happen. You will sign a contract that ensures you are locked in for your big day.

Secondly, our artists are all professionally trained in bridal beauty. We know what looks good on camera and what will last through sweat and tears.

Thirdly, our hair and makeup services are all done onsite. Get professional makeup services done in your home, hotel, or wedding venue. To view our makeup application or hair styling rates, CLICK HERE.

Lastly, you won’t find a more fun team to hang out with on your big day. We are friendly, humble, and respectful to all of our clients. We love weddings and have a blast being a part of the experience!

For starters, more time and attention is spent with the bride from the very first day of contact, up until the day of the wedding. From phone calls, emails, contracts, and creating day-of schedules to the extra time spent getting the bride ready on her big day, placing her veil, additional touch-up time, and spending extra time on her hair & makeup, our focus is always on her. Since the the bride is the main client, as it’s her wedding day, all of this is included in her price.

Keep in mind that we do offer group discounts and do also offer special pricing for bridal party participants if you have more than 4.

Our costs are our own–time, education/skills, products, mileage and general costs of running a business. That’s why we have to charge what may seem a higher rate in general.

Bridal Trails

We highly recommend getting a trial prior to your wedding event. You wouldn’t by a wedding dress without first trying it on and your makeup and hair should get the same consideration.
 
Bad hair days and smudged makeup happen—but they shouldn’t happen on your wedding day. That’s why hair and makeup trials are so important. These practice runs make sure you’ll look exactly as you imagine when the big day comes around.
Yes. We do offer trial appointments. Getting a chance to collaborate with your artist gives you piece of mind weeks before Wedding Day.

Trial Runs should be booked 4-6 weeks in advance. We will send you a link to schedule your trial appointment 6 weeks prior as a reminder. We recommend booking your trial on a special day, so that you can show off your beautiful look. Many brides will book it on the day of their bridal shower, engagement shoot or bachelorette party.

The bride’s hair should be clean and completely dry (washed the night before and let to air dry) in order to have the hair set properly. The bride’s face should be clean and free of makeup. Please do not wax your brows or receive a facial closer than 3-5 days prior to the event/trial.

The bride should give herself an average of 2 to 2 1/2 hours for her makeup and hair trial to ensure she receives everything she’s ever dreamed. Hair trials average 45 – 60 minutes. Makeup trials average 60 – 90 minutes.

We take wedding Trial Runs very seriously. The bride will discuss different looks and the details of her wedding with her artist(s) and will receive a complete makeup and hair service as well as a makeup and hair consultation.

Please bring your veil and/or accessories you are planning on wearing on the day of the event.

Sometimes brides will schedule trials for their mom or Maid of Honor. We will do our best to accommodate trials done in unison but we can’t guarantee it. Brides are welcome to bring 1-2 friends or family members for moral support or to just hang out and watch.

Absolutely! The purpose of your trial is to try out looks with the artist that will be assigned to you for your wedding day. Upon booking, we place a hold on that artist for your wedding date. However, keep in mind, we must receive your deposit and eSigned contract in order to hold your date and your artist. It’s recommended you reserve your date prior to your trial to guarantee her availability.

Yes. However, there’s no guarantee that the artist will still be available unless you have reserved your date and your artist. Artist’s availability changes daily.
Can you believe approximately 25% of our brides are destination brides. You can pre-schedule your trial if travel my be necessary. A great rule of thumb if trying to fit the trial in during a visit is the closer to your wedding day the better, trust us! This way you will have had your final dress fitting, your hair cut color and skin tone texture will be as close to how it will be on the big day. You also will have your veil and or hair accessories in place for your trial preview. We can usually even schedule the trial the week you arrive for the big day.
Please come with a clean face for your makeup trial appointment. Come with dry hair that has been washed within the last 24 hours for all hair trials. Bring any hair accessories.
In-home trials are available upon request for an additional fee. However, the trial appointment location is determined by the artist(s) prior to scheduling in every other case. The artist is required to offer a location within 8 mile radius and the locations must be approved by Goddess Glamour and must be licensed. The locations must meet state regulations.
 
Many artists have their own studios or work location that they are most comfortable working in and each artists preference differs.
 
If availability is limited, an in-home trial will be offered. However, if an in-home trial is suggested by the artist, any travel fees will be waived and it will be done at no additional cost to the bride.

Add-On Services

We recommend purchasing our hair extensions to best achieve your desired look. If you are unsure, that’s ok, your hair artist will discuss this with you at your trial and make some recommendations. We have samples for you to try on at your trial and the artist can show you how they would look with your bridal style. If you love them, we can color match you and place an order that day. We can typically receive your extensions within 3-5 business days. We can style both clip-in extensions or any type of permanent extensions ie. bead, sewn-in, etc. as long as it is real hair.

You’ll want to also purchase our Hair Extension Placement service for the day the event.

Onsite Services

Yes! We have a very large team of freelance makeup and hair stylists that strictly specialize in doing in-home services all over the Portland, Oregon area and beyond. The Trial Run can also be done in the comfort of the bride’s home, for an additional charge depending on location.

To book on-location services, our minimum is $800. During peak season (June, July, August, September & October) we have a minimum of $900.

A mileage fee will be charged for locations outside of a twenty (20) mile radius of our location. After 20 miles a $.67/mile per artist fee will be included with the final invoice. This fee is based on roundtrip total miles. The amount will be determined at time of inquiry.
 

General

It is very important to hire a professional hair and makeup artist for your wedding day. The wedding photos are not only expensive but are also something you will cherish forever.
 
A professional makeup artist will ensure that the products used are photo safe. The makeup artist can also ensure that you know the effects and/or what to expect regarding intensity and can consult with you about an on-trend yet timeless look.
 
The professional products, tools and equipment used to ensure the longevity of your look are typically not something most consumers have heard of. A professional can determine what, of these specialized/customized items may be needed for priming, prepping, for the application and for finishing.
Absolutely! The majority of our clients wear very little or no makeup in their everyday lives. We customize each look for the client. Our goal is to enhance a brides natural features without using unnecessary products.
Remember. YOU still look like YOU on your special day….just the best version of you.
Prior to your trial appointment, you will be participating in a collaboration with your artist(s). This consists of consultation forms and an online visual collaboration. This will help you come up with some idea/inspiration photos.
During the trial you will also have the opportunity to consult one-on-one with your artist(s) regarding ideas or advice to customize your look.
To view our rates, please view the services menu.
Our easy and convenient online payment system is available 24/7 for online payment. We accept Visa, Master Card, Discover or American Express. For additional services added the day of the event, payments must be made by credit card ONLY. No cash will be accepted other than for gratuity.
 
To view our rates, please view the services menu.
To check availability & pricing for our services, fill out our brief Inquiry Form. We will send you out availability and our basic package pricing. You can view our rates under our Services Menu. 
 
Gratuity is not included in our pricing. To simplify the transaction process and to ensure a stress-free start to your special day, the industry standard 20% gratuity is added to final invoicing prior to event day. Past brides have expressed this helps, as wedding day can be stressful and sometimes a bit chaotic:)

Changes & Cancellations

We ask YOU to make changes to best ensure the accuracy of the details. Edits can be made to your event from your Online Wedding Account. Each client receives their own Online Wedding Account as part of the setup process.
Yes. You can remove services up until 30 days after eSigning the contract. You can make changes to the onsite location, the timing and add additional services up until 2 weeks prior to the wedding date.
Yes, events can be cancelled at any time prior to the event date. Cancellation requests much be submitted in writing. However, keep in mind we do require a non-refundable deposit upon booking.
 
If needing to only make changes to the services, you can do that anytime prior to the final invoice due date and we will update the invoice for you.
We do have a Dependability Policy that each of our artists are familiar with. All artist trials are documented with photographs and face charting and uploaded into our bridal software. We typically have at least 2-3 Artists available on each event day. If there is an unavoidable absence, we will provide a replacement with similar experience.

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