Weddingbee Blog

Once Mr. Eggplant and I were officially engaged in January, we worked diligently to secure all of our wedding vendors on our short timeline. We did a-heck-of-a-lot in one month. I found my dress and booked practically all of our vendors by the end of February. It was quite busy time for us! I must’ve disappeared off of the face of the earth for those thirty days.

One of the very first vendors I negotiated was my makeup artist. I knew exactly who I wanted to book after seeing her fabulous work in another wedding: Nam Vo (makeupnv.com). My trial with Nam was scheduled on a Friday evening before a dinner out with Mr. Eggplant and some friends. Originally, I wanted to ask for their opinion before I officially booked a makeup artist, but once Nam had finished applying my makeup, I was so pleased that I booked her on the spot! The trial was one hour long and during the session Nam was professional, friendly, and very skilled at her craft.

Before. This is the normal amount of makeup I wear on a daily basis.

After. (On the right, not the left. ) Nam’s services made quite a difference! I loved how the makeup made my complexion look more alive and photographed so well. Goodbye greasy forehead!

Again, with a brighter flash and 6 hours after application. One of my favorite products Nam applied was Nars blush in a shade called “orgasm” (yes, orgasm). Apparently it’s one of the best selling colors around. I bought one for myself after the trial.

I need to take a class from her. I love the way she applies eyeshadow! She also applied airbrush makeup all over. Let me tell you, that stuff stays on forever! I had to wash my face three times to get it off. Well, at least I won’t need touch ups on wedding day!

Close-up of my eyeball. She used individual fake lashes and at least 3-4 different shades of eyeshadow colors.

For on-site services, the bride is $325 and bridesmaids are $85. She will travel to any primping location within 30 miles without additional travel fees. I admit, Nam isn’t cheap. But I needed an on-site makeup artist and after I compared her fees to quotes that I received from other on-site artists, I found that the bottom line ended up the same. Other vendors charged less for the bride but more for bridesmaids. I’d prefer to eat the cost than have my bridesmaids pay more out of their pockets.