Pretrial 101
I can imagine you are getting more and more excited for the big day to arrive! Hopefully now, time is passing by quickly and you're ready for the next step! Luckily for you, you get a FULL makeover prior to your wedding day to make sure your look on the day is all you’ve ever dreamed of.
Let's Talk Investment
Please note that Bridal Look Previews are NOT INCLUDED IN ANY CONTRACT and completely optional for all brides.
We take into account we have A LOT of destination brides so sometimes Bridal Look Previews aren’t an option which is totally okay!
| Bridal Hair | US$100.00 |
| Bridal Makeup | US$100.00 |
| Bridal Hair and Makeup | US$200.00 |
| Bridal Extension Consult | US$50.00 |
The point of a Bridal Look Preview is just that—a practice run of your full wedding look. To get the most accurate results, we recommend scheduling any other “trials” you plan to do or might be considering for your big day before your preview.
For example:
-
Spray tan: Get it the day before your preview so your makeup reflects your actual wedding-day skin tone.
-
Extensions: If you plan on wearing them, have them ready and bring them to your preview.
-
Brows: Come with them freshly groomed (threaded, waxed, or your usual routine).
-
Skin prep: A facial or dermaplane 3–4 days before helps your makeup apply flawlessly.
Brides who arrive unprepared often feel like their preview isn’t “perfect,” which can cause nerves. Coming prepared gives us more accurate communication points, allows us to test products properly, and lets you see the true longevity and finish of your look—so you leave confident and excited!
3 W's
Who
Previews are offered only to contracted brides. The Bridal Look Preview is all about you—making sure you feel confident, comfortable, and excited for your big day.
If a mom, bridal party member, or guest would like to experience a preview of their own, they’re welcome to book a regular hair and makeup appointment separately at another time. Your Bridal Look Preview is reserved as your moment to shine.
When
4–6 weeks before your wedding day. This ensures your hair length, skin tone, and inspiration photos are all current and reflective of your final wedding vision..
Where
I currently offer Bridal Look Previews in 2 locations:
StudioWed
Denver (Santa Fe and 8th Ave)
&
ChelseaElle Salon
South Denver (Yosemite and Hampden)
Special requests can be made on travel trials at additional costs of travel.
Do's:
- Come with hair that is washed and blow dried the night before your pretrial. Natural oils help style hair that will hold.
- Come with a clean, fresh, and moisturized face.
- Do wear a white tank top or a top with a similar style to your dress.
- Do try to book your pretrial around the same time of day that you'll be getting makeup done on your wedding day.
- Bring A friend.
- Bring a picture of your dress.
- Bring your Pinterest boards with inspiration for hair and makeup.
- Bring Your Veil/Hair Accessories/ Jewelry you have picked out already.
Don'ts:
- Don't bring the groom (our suggestion) I know it may sound like it would be helpful to bring your other half, because you’re in this process together right? But your wedding day is really your day to shine and we want everybody, including your spouse to be wow’d by how beautiful you look! When you have you’re beautiful dress on, and are holding your exquisite wedding bouquet we can assure you, everybody will be stunned by your beauty!
- Don't book your pretrial for the same day as your engagement shoot if you don't have too!
- Don't wait until the last minute! Make sure you give yourself enough time for your pretrial, so you are not stressed and can enjoy a second ‘pamper you event’ Planning a wedding is hard.
What if I want to book a Bridal Look Preview before I sign a contract?
Bridal Look Previews can only be scheduled after your contract and deposit are complete. This guarantees your date is secured—without a signed contract, we can’t promise your wedding day will still be available.
That being said, if you’d like an in-person “interview” with one of our bridal artists before committing, you’re welcome to book a regular hair and makeup appointment for a special occasion (like an engagement shoot, date night, or attending someone else’s wedding).
Just keep in mind: a service booked months—or even a year—before your wedding isn’t considered a Bridal Look Preview. We won’t treat it as a trial run for your wedding day because hair, skin, and even style choices change with the seasons (think spray tans, hair texture, skin tone, etc.). For the most accurate and helpful results, your true Bridal Look Preview should happen about 4–6 weeks before your wedding.
