LUXE Wedding Showcase Vendor: Mink Artistry

Lights, Camera, Action! Okay, okay, so you might not be on a film set, however, on your wedding day you have to be ready for your close up! How do you avoid those last minute worries of, "What if my face breaks out or we run out of bobby pins for the up-dos!?" It's simple, you hire the professionals. Planning a wedding in Kansas City? Look no further than the artists at Mink Artistry. Katie Snustead, owner, and her team of experts accentuate your natural beauty and make sure that you are camera ready all day long!

Today I had the pleasure of catching up with my friend Katie to learn a bit more about Mink Artistry and why she recommends every bride has an artist complete their bridal hair and makeup.

Q: Why is it important to hire an artist for hair and makeup?
A: To outsource worry! There is a peace of mind for brides when they know that someone else has that covered.

Q: What is one of your favorite parts of helping brides on their wedding day?
A: Watching the stress literally melt away as they [brides] get closer and closer to being ready to go and they realize it's all coming together effortlessly on her part!

Q: Is it important to find an artist with wedding experience?
A: Yes! Your stylist will work well under pressure if things aren't going exactly according to plan if she has some weddings under her belt.

Q: How should brides get their "look" across to their artist?
A: It's crucial to find an artist you communicate well with. We tend to speak our own language. For instance, if you ask your hairstylist for a trim and she cuts off an inch of length! Or if you ask for subtle eye makeup and your artist gives you an  "Old Hollywood" look with winged liner, her version of subtle, you might feel too "costume-y".

Q: How do you avoid the communication mix up?
A: Always, always have a trial run. Do it far enough in advance to have time to come up with Plan B, if needed. This might entail simply having another trial with the same artist, or with another artist on the team, or possibly even a new vendor altogether!

Q: When should brides start booking your team?
A: As with any professional wedding vendor, I recommend scheduling your artist 9-12 months in advance. However, this fall I scheduled 4 weddings for brides who met with the artist they scheduled and they weren't pleased, so they called to book me last minute. Since there was still a few weeks notice I was able to make adjustments to my schedule and accommodate them. 9 to 12 months is best though!

Q: Why do I need that much time to book an artist?
A: You are more likely to secure an "in demand" artist and you'll also have lead time to talk about proper pre-wedding care. Such as when the best time ti get trims and highlights will be, any skin concerns for your daily regimen can also be addressed. In addition, this allows multiple opportunities to build rapport with your artist, which will help her understand your personal style better.

"All of these things will help your artist achieve the perfect look for you!" -Katie Snustead, Mink Artistry

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-Elise