10 Questions with Paige Smith

Studio Bride

Hair & Makeup Artist - Paige Smith

10 Questions with Paige Smith

1. Introduction: What's your story?

Created by makeup artist and owner, Paige Smith, we are a 5-star rated agency, representing a collective of published, award-winning, professional freelance makeup artists and hair stylists. Studio Bride has won the Knot Best of Weddings + Wedding Wires Couples Choice Award 6 years in a row awarding us the Knot Hall of Fame.

2. What's your experience as a bridal hair & makeup artist? How many brides are in there in your portfolio?

Paige has been in the bridal industry and doing makeup for over 16 years. We have been honored to do thousands of brides makeup and hair for their wedding day and special events.

3. What are the different packages that you offer and which one is your most popular package?

Airbrush and lashes are included in all adult and bridal makeup applications.

4. Do you have a team of assistants or will you be the only artist that day? What will happen if you're sick or have an emergency on the wedding day?

We have a large team of artists in Florida, Missouri, Colorado, and soon to be California. We got you covered!

5. Do you charge a travel fee? For what distance? What does that cover?

We do typically charge a travel fee of $30-$60 for under and hour of travel time. The price will slightly increase if the travel time is longer.

6. Can the bride book a wedding makeup trial appointment and will you also do a trial before the wedding?

Yes, most of our brides schedule a makeup and hair trial before their wedding day. If you are an out of town bride or choose not to trial for any reason that is perfectly fine. We ask that you send us inspirational photos of makeup and hair you like. We are confident we can nail the look for you without a trial run.

7. What beauty products do you use and would you be open to the bride using her own make-up?

We use a wide variety of professional grade and a very occasional performance-related drug store product. Some of our favorite brands include: Kenra, Temptu, NYX, Tarte, Aiir, Davines, Morphe, Jeffree Star, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Too Faced, Inglot, Stila, Ofra, Viseart, Marc Jacobs, Dior, Makeup Forever, Embryolisse, MAC, and RCMA. We offer airbrush foundation on every client. It is no problem If you bring any of your own products you prefer your artist to use on you.

8. How can you make the bride's wedding makeup last and look good in photos?

We use long lasting waterproof and sweat resistant products to help your makeup last as long as possible. The airbrush we use last 12+ hours and our waterproof formulas contain 60% filler to help fill fine lines, pores, and imperfections.

9. How long will makeup take on the day and how long will you be staying for on the day?

We average about 30 minutes per person, per application. We allow an hour for each application for the bride.

10. What is your cancellation and/or refund policy?

As long as we are notified within 4 months prior to your wedding we will refund your deposit and cancel your reservation at no additional cost.

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WeddingRule Editor’s Choice 2020