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I am ready for my close up! We booked our final “big” vendor, and it feels so good. My stylist is in place for the wedding day (i.e., makeup and hair).

I was dragging my feet on booking this vendor. I think because there are so many options and it is hard to really get a feel for their work. I knew that I wanted someone who could do the total package: hair and makeup for both myself and everyone else. I also wanted someone who would be able to travel to Congress Hall. For the bridal party we rented a gorgeous getting-ready room. I wanted us to all be able to get ready/primp together!

The Founders’ Room where we will be getting ready

So gorgeous!

Having those two stipulations narrowed my search down considerably. I started my quest with our preferred vendor list from Congress Hall. They gave us about six people, and out of the six only three met my criteria. Out of those three people only one had a website. I know it is probably ridiculous, but I cross vendors off my list if they don’t have a website. I am probably missing out on some great vendors, but I would much rather look at a website than call a vendor for information.

Since the preferred vendor list was a bust, I turned to message boards on popular wedding websites. It seems as though lots of brides ask for suggestions on hair/makeup. I guess I am not the only one who found it overwhelming. One suggestion definitely stood out: Creations By Mia had an awesome website and completely doable prices.

Cute website! / Image via Creations By Mia

I submitted an online form, and I got an email back the very next day. A couple days after that I received a small package in the mail with some additional information. Mia was super friendly in all her emails and had great customer-service skills. As an added bonus, all of her portfolio shots are fabulous.

Adorable braid! / Image and hair design by Creations by Mia

Mia had a great tip, which I wanted to pass along (or perhaps everyone knows it and I am just an idiot). She wanted to do my makeup trial closer to the wedding, which I thought was a bit odd. Why not just do it now and confirm I like her/she can do it? She said that since my wedding is in October that would be a different season. My skin tone and hair color/texture will change over the summer so we should wait until I will be the same “coloring” as I am on my wedding day. Makes so much sense! It would be silly to do a trial now since I will be out in the sun all summer long and my coloring is bound to change.

Have you ever booked a vendor without meeting them? Any great tips from your vendors?