Re: Dont you girls feel .....?
Hey Girls,
I totally understand what you are talking about. My wedding is InshAllah in 24 days and I went to many makeup artists and salons to look at albums. At times I just wanted to give up but, I finally chose Ather Shezad..I am having a daytime wedding and I do not want to look caked up or overdone eye makeup. Anyhow, I thought maybe I was just being picky because I can't decide from the albums if the makeup is good or not. I mean if you look at an album, it can be of models and brides who are photo-shopped and etc. or it can also be the magic of a photographer. Therefore, my method of choosing a makeup artist was by going to each salon and asking them if I can see the day they have a bride that's getting ready by them. So, I did this with the following salons:
Depilex YBlock (Moon)--As soon as I got there, I was asked by him if I had any referral. I said no I came from America and was told by the lady at the front desk about him. He didn't pay much attention to me and was so polite to this other girl who was there by some actress's referral. There bride's makeup was nothing special. She was very pasty and pale. Then he told me to leave because she's getting nervous. I understand that a bride gets nervous but, he could've said it in a better manner. Moon's rudeness was a turn off for me. I don't need to deal with someone like that on my special day.
Bubloo- He was so sweet. Very polite. He personally came outside the door and told me to come in. He showed the bride and even explained to me that her look is different because she's wearing black. I didn't know if it was the bride or what but, Her makeup made her look like a ghost. She had way too much blush on. It was a Very Dramatic look. He knew I didn't like it and asked me what color I'd be wearing so he can show me a bride in that color. I felt bad I never went back but, I wasn't that interested.
Mariam Khawaja- I liked the fact that all her employees were willing to assist. Her albums displayed her own wedding and valima pics which were very nice. She did her own makeup on the wedding. According to the albums, I was convinced to stick with her. She gives the brides a very soft natural look. I didn't choose her because I wasn't able to see a bride by her but, I am sure she does a great job. Also, she wanted me to be there by 8:30 am in order to be out of there by 12pm. The package offered to me was 25000 rupees including services and 5000 rupees extra because it was a daytime wedding.
Ather Shezad- I chose them because the staff is very friendly. They don't hesitate to give information or guidance. I went to them about 3-4 times before confirming them so you can imagine how obsessed I was with getting a good makeup artist. The front desk ladies are so professional. They showed me pics on the computer because the physical album was being redone. Of course knowing me, I wasn't convinced so I asked to see brides. I saw about 4-5 brides on various days. All their makeup was so well done whether it was done by Ather or his assistants. I was able to see the girls in their natural element (no makeup) and after the makeup..I like the fact that face color wasn't changed and the look isn't too dramatic. It looks elegant but yet natural.
P.S. I saw Sundas Manan getting ready by Ather in her pjs the day of her wedding. I Have Seen the pics and her without makeup. Ather did an amazing job...
Some private(not popular) makeup artists: showed me wedding videos and albums--didn't choose because they weren't professional and makeup was like the golden days..lol
My purpose here was just to help make things easier for the brides-to-be not to pass any judgements or be criticized for my OPINIONS which I have the right to have as a human being:)
Cheers & Best Wishes For All
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