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Cee Cee
Devoted August 2018

No trial?

Cee Cee, on April 21, 2018 at 8:21 AM

Posted in Hair and Makeup 32

Hello, Beautiful Brides and Grooms... I'm planning a DW/elopement from 1200 miles away and had to choose someone to do my hair and makeup based solely on the recommendations of our officiant/coordinator and online galleries/reviews. I found one with great reviews who had availability and honestly...

Hello, Beautiful Brides and Grooms...

I'm planning a DW/elopement from 1200 miles away and had to choose someone to do my hair and makeup based solely on the recommendations of our officiant/coordinator and online galleries/reviews. I found one with great reviews who had availability and honestly snatched them up for those reasons alone.

However, I'm not arriving in Key West (our destination) until two days before the wedding and have SO much to do that I won't have time (or frankly, money) for a trial session. Has anyone else booked a HMUA from afar and not had a trial with him/her? How did it turn out?

I'm just a little nervous, but hoping all the reviews (especially the 222 here on WW) are accurate.

TIA for sharing your experience!

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  • PBiazinha
    VIP May 2018
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    Hahahahaha we’re doing Key lime pie too!!!!
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  • Cee Cee
    Devoted August 2018
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    No way!!! LOL. Smiley laugh I swear I'm not copying you!! I thought we were being so unique!!

    This is too much fun! I so wish we were going to be there at the same time. I really can't wait to hear about your wedding. It sounds, well, perfect!! LOL. Smiley laugh

    I'm actually looking at the Rooftop Cafe menu now. I think that might be a great option! I'll run it past FH tonight. Thanks again!

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  • A_Mart
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    I’m in the same boat! A little nervous but trying not to stress about it! Hope everything turns out great, sounds like they’re highly reviewed!! We’re you able to send inspiration photos? I sent my HMUA inspiration pics and pics of me + my curly hair so they could get an idea of what we’re working with for the big day. Good luck!
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  • Megan
    Expert June 2018
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    Who are you using in KW? I hired a MUA there under the same circumstances, and later discovered that many of the pictures on her IG and Facebook weren’t her work.
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  • Megan
    Expert June 2018
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    Ignore my earlier question. You and I are using the same artist (after cancelling the original hmua) and she comes highly recommended. My niece used them for her KW wedding.

    Are you using WTGKW as your coordinator?
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  • plangalCG
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    Enjoy Key West! Love it there! That was one of the first trips FH and I took together! Do a sunset sail if you can. My brother gifted us that experience for Christmas when he knew we were going there. I recall getting the tickets on Groupon
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  • Cee Cee
    Devoted August 2018
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    I haven't sent any pics yet. Still sorting through the gazillions out there. Smiley winking I figure when it gets closer I'll reach out again and start the conversations. I definitely want her to see pics of me and my hair, which is the exact opposite of yours - very fine and straight! Also, my dress and headpiece.

    How did your HMUA respond? Did she sound encouraging? I'm sure it'll be fine. Please post pics!

    And good luck to you, as well!!

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  • Cee Cee
    Devoted August 2018
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    Whew! That's a relief! Smiley smile And cool that we're using the same HMUA. Can't wait to see pics of how your HMU turns out! I'm glad your niece liked them. It's always good to get recommendations from people you know, isn't it?

    We're using Aaron's Key West Weddings. He came with the elopement package at Sheraton Suites Key West. He's gotten really great reviews, as well, and thus far seems fine!

    Best wishes and congrats!! I hope your KW wedding is magical!!

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  • Cee Cee
    Devoted August 2018
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    Thank you so much!! I will definitely look into a sunset sail. My FH used to live there and worked as a windsurfing instructor at one of the resorts many, many moons ago. Maybe he'll still know someone who can hook us up! Smiley winking But just in case, I'll be checking out Groupon. Thanks for the tip!

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  • A_Mart
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    She’s been really quick to respond, which I find encouraging! And she described what brands of makeup she works with and seems to understand what I was hoping for with my hair and makeup (natural, romantic). I think it really helped that the pictures I sent her had the same general look and same skin tone and hair color as myself so she could see the common thread I liked in all of them! Good luck and I’ll post pics after the wedding!
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  • Robynetta
    Dedicated May 2018
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    Im using wedding wire make up artist with 5 stars. No trail three weeks away
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  • Megan
    Expert June 2018
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    I’ll post, but the ‘before’ images may scare small children Smiley winking

    They opened a wedding accessories shop called, ‘Love Stuck’ as well; looking forward to browsing it in person!
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