A lot of thought and research goes into your wedding day. While trying to find the right place, photographer, entertainer, and, of course, wedding dress, you’re constantly researching, relying on recommendations, and stalking the social media accounts of potential sellers. Choosing the right makeup artist should be no different. It can often be nerve-wracking to hand over the beauty of your big day to a stranger. Being safe in your choices and having faith in your chosen artist can change a lot in the world. 

As with all makeup artists, it can be difficult to nail down, especially if you’re not sure what your wedding day will be like. To help you out, we spoke with makeup professionals Nicole Pusillo and Jen Cerbarro to find out what you should know, do, and ask before hiring a makeup artist for your wedding day. .