The Ultimate Bridal Makeup Timeline: When to Book, Trial, and Prepare for Your Wedding Day (Gold Coast Edition)

Choosing your wedding makeup is more than selecting colours — it’s about planning, timing, and creating a look that lasts from morning to midnight. Here’s your complete bridal makeup timeline curated specifically for Gold Coast brides.

1. 6–12 Months Before the Wedding: Secure Your Makeup Artist

The Gold Coast wedding season fills fast, especially on Fridays and Saturdays. Book your bridal makeup artist early to secure your preferred date and time window.

What to do now:
– Book your artist
– Lock in travel location & ready-by time
– Decide if bridesmaids / mums need makeup too

2. 3–4 Months Before: Schedule Your Bridal Makeup Trial

Your trial is where everything comes together — your dress, your hairstyle, and your signature makeup style.
This is also the best time for any brow, skincare or lash adjustments.

What we finalise at the trial:
– Skin prep and foundation finish
– Eye style (soft glam, classic, smokey)
– Lip colour
– Photos to test how it looks on camera
– Wedding day schedule

3. 2–3 Weeks Before: Skin & Lip Preparation

Consistency is key.
Focus on hydration, gentle exfoliation and nourishing treatments.

Recommended:
– Lip Sleeping Mask
– Lightweight hydrating serums
– Avoid new harsh products

4. Wedding Week: Final Touch-Ups

Stay hydrated, avoid picking skin, and book a brow tidy or facial only if you’re used to the treatment.

5. Wedding Day: Relax & Enjoy

Your makeup is applied to last all day, stay flawless in photos and look elegant under any lighting.

Ready to book your Gold Coast bridal makeup?

Secure your date early — bridal season fills quickly.
Contact Katherine Art Makeup for your personalised bridal quote.