Vlog + Wedding Contracts

Makeup for bridal party: Moi

You are developing your brand as a freelance makeup artist and is still unsure of how to cover your bases?

One thing to consider are contracts. These will hold a great importance in your life, as it is one of the major sources of income for you..

A freelance makeup artist contract is an agreement held between a makeup artist and his or her client, in order to protect the rights of both parties and make certain points clear to both of them, so that no conflict may arise in future. Once certain points are agreed upon, they should be followed and in case of violation, charges may be made in case of liabilities. 

When it comes to a contract, there are some terms and conditions that are very important  and should be mentioned - like the name of the involved parties, the service charges and the date & place of service delivery.

Though you may consider this an ordinary piece of paper, it is not, as it has to be prepared very carefully. Make sure to include all the necessary details in the contract so there are no misunderstandings.

A bride I did before she had put on her dress and lipstain.

 

Contractual Agreement for Bridal Makeup 

One of the most difficult events you may have to handle, is a wedding. It involves many relatives and bridesmaids, who may want their makeup done for free. So make sure that the contract clearly states that all the services provided will be charged accordingly. Demand half of the amount as a non refundable reserve at the time of signing the contract, so that you may not have to suffer in case of cancellation of the event. Here are some tips:

• Both parties should agree to the terms of the contract, when signing.

• Always ensure contract is accurate.

• Before the day of the wedding, make sure to conduct a consultation at least a month before - there should be no cost attached to this service.

• Ensure that you also have a bridal questionnaire on hand, which will cover all your bases from the colour of the bride's dress, concerns the bride may have and the look the bride is hoping to achieve. 

• A deposit should be paid on the day of consultation.

• If a member or members of the bridal party is/are interested in having a consultation, a cost should be quoted. 

• Payment should be received on the day of the wedding, after completion of job.

• All expenses should be covered, especially if the wedding is out of town.

Make sure that clients can easily afford to avail your services, so try to have competitive and reasonable prices. Do a thorough research in order to determine an appropriate service charge for a particular event. Realize the importance of each event as it will help you in determining the right service charges for your clients.

Weddings, prom nights, parties and other events hold a great importance in the life of your clients so you have to plan accordingly. For example - the service charges for a wedding makeup cannot be equal to the charges of a party makeup as both of these events have entirely different importance levels. Moreover a wedding makeup requires a lot more time and effort as compared to a party makeup so it should be charged more than a party makeup.

Hope these tips helped!

xxo

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