How to Nail Your Wedding Day Makeup with Expert Advice

In this bridal episode of Reawakening Beauty, host Shawna Patruno welcomes luxury hair and makeup artist Andrea Kay. With 16 years of industry experience in Nashville and Las Vegas, Andrea shares her extensive knowledge on creating timeless, camera-ready bridal looks. Together they discuss crucial questions brides should ask their makeup artists, the importance of trial runs, and how to find the right inspiration photos. Andrea gives advice on prepping your skin for the big day, the necessity of good skin-care routines, and the pros and cons of lash extensions. She also emphasizes the importance of sanitation and having a great personal rapport with the artist. The episode rounds off with tips for ensuring things run smoothly on the wedding day and Andrea's personal touches to her process.   00:00 Introduction to the Bridal Episode 00:21 Meet Andrea Kay: Luxury Hair and Makeup Artist 01:34 Key Questions for Your Makeup Artist 04:01 Common Bridal Makeup Mistakes and Solutions 05:53 The Importance of Makeup Trials 08:30 Non-Negotiables for Bridal Makeup 10:27 Skin Prep Tips for Brides 11:46 Booking Your Makeup Artist and Timeline Tips 17:55 Fun Bridal Makeup Questions 19:38 Final Thoughts and Farewell   Click to view the detailed show notes Photo credit: @paul_iacoviello