When many people are getting ready at a wedding, the sum to do is simple, but it is worth doing early, because it decides what time the morning starts.
How many hair and makeup artists are needed for the guests
As a guide, I recommend one team member for every three guests who want hair and makeup. On my team nobody only does makeup or only does hair: every professional is qualified for both and looks after each person from start to finish. That is why the count is made by people, not by services. There is no maximum either, and for a large wedding the team is as big as it needs to be.
An example with the bride, her mother and six guests
With a bride, her mother and six guests, I look after the bride, her mother and one guest, and two team members prepare the other five. That way everyone is ready on time, and the bride receives the same attention as if she were the only one.
How the team keeps one style for every guest
Several pairs of hands do not mean several styles. Before starting, I go over the style decided at the trial with each professional, and every wedding with a team has a written work plan setting out who looks after each person and in what order. Before finishing, I check every makeup and every hairstyle, so the whole group leaves in the same style and, in the photos, everyone is in harmony with the bride.
