Chances are, you know someone (or have a friend who knows someone) who recently got married in your area. Referrals are your best bet when trying to find a wedding day hairstylist and makeup artist.
Unfortunately, there's no mega online bridal database that lists "The Best Of" in each state, but you can start with Google.
"Make sure to research 'bridal hairstylist' and 'bridal makeup artist,' so you find good talent that loves working with brides," commented Liam Carey, who was the hairstylist for my big day and is the owner of Broome and Beauty in New York City. "For many talented artists, weddings just aren't their thing," he said.
If the talent you find is eager to work with brides, they'll have some sort of online presence that showcases their work so you can get a feel for their style. They might even have some press, which establishes credibility as experts in this arena.
