Five Things Your Beauty Team Wants You to Know Before Booking a Destination Wedding
Planning a destination wedding is such an exciting adventure. Whether you’re saying your vows in the beautiful, sun-soaked Hawaii like our couple pictured, or going on an unforgettable European adventure, every detail matters…including your wedding hair and makeup team!
Having a professional beauty team who can travel with you ensures you’ll look and feel incredible no matter where your love story takes you. As a California-based team also specializing in destination wedding hair & makeup, we’ve been honored to travel across the U.S. and abroad, helping brides feel confident and radiant on their biggest day!!
Here are five things our beauty team wants you to know before booking a destination wedding.
1. We LOVE Destination Weddings
One of the best parts of being a traveling bridal beauty team is the chance to experience breathtaking locations and share in such a meaningful celebration. The atmosphere at destination weddings is often more relaxed and celebratory—guests are in vacation mode, the scenery is stunning, and couples are creating unforgettable memories.
For us, it’s truly an honor to be trusted to travel with our brides and ensure they feel radiant and confident no matter where in the world they say “I do.”
2. Travel Fees Are Normal (and Necessary)
When booking a destination wedding hair and makeup team, it’s important to remember that travel fees typically apply. These can include flights, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, meals, and in some cases, per diem costs for the artists.
Every destination is unique, so fees vary depending on distance, timing, and the number of artists needed. While it’s an added investment, it ensures your beauty team can fully focus on you—arriving prepared, rested, and ready to make you look flawless!
3. Destination Weddings Can Differ From Local Weddings
While we adore both, destination weddings require a different level of planning compared to local weddings. Coordinating flights, accommodations, and scheduling requires advance preparation. We also build in extra time to account for delays and unexpected travel changes.
Costs are usually higher than a traditional wedding because of logistics, but the payoff is that you’ll have a trusted team by your side, ensuring everything runs smoothly, even in a completely new environment. We are here for YOU!
4. There’s A Lot of Factors to Consider, Including…
A few key tips can make your destination bridal beauty experience seamless:
Power Adaptors: If you’re traveling internationally, make sure you have the correct adaptors so styling tools work safely.
Time Zones: Factor in time differences when creating the hair and makeup schedule.
Weather: Climate matters. Humidity, heat, or cooler conditions all impact which hairstyles and makeup looks will last the longest.
Travel Regulations: Check airline and customs rules for beauty products, especially aerosols or liquids that may need to go in checked luggage.
Arrive Early: Whenever possible, we recommend arriving at least a day before the festivities begin. This allows you (and us!) to rest, adjust, and be fully ready for your big day.
5. Peace of Mind Is Priceless
Ultimately, hiring a destination wedding hair and makeup team is about so much more than beauty services. It’s about peace of mind. You won’t have to stress about finding local artists last-minute or wondering if they understand your vision. Instead, you’ll have a trusted team by your side who already knows your style, has done your trial, and can deliver flawless results wherever your wedding takes place.
Ready to bring us along for your dream destination wedding? Click HERE to fill out our contact form! We cannot wait to chat with you & hear about your wedding day vision.