Bridal Makeup Artist & Hairstylist - Susan Gill, Vancouver BC, Canada

Why Choose Susan for your Wedding?

Experience: With over 20 years in the beauty business, be assured your Wedding Day look will be natural, polished, and camera ready whether your desire is naturally sun kissed or Red Carpet glam. I have worked with hundreds of brides of every age, skin type, color, with various hair lengths and texture. I know at a glance what to do - no guess work involved.

Work Ethic: I have a reputation for being on time, calm and prepared. My desire is to pamper you and your bridal party in the comfort of your home or hotel room to ensure this day begins with great memories. I am detailed oriented, respect your desires, work quickly but efficiently. This is my full time career.

Well Equipped: My extensive makeup kit is filled with products from Mac, Laura Mercier, Makeup Forever, Lorac, Cosmedicine, Sephora and Cargo to name a few. My hair kit is equipped with flat and curling irons, hot rollers and an array of styling products from Sebastian, A.G., and Paul Mitchell.

Consultations: If knowing your Wedding Day look ahead of time is important, consultations are crucial. Experiment with textures, consistencies, colors, false lashes and hairstyles. I will incorporate your ideas, offer suggestions, and document with digital images. Do this in combination with another event to take advantage of the makeover. Please email for details and prices.

Services: My mobile services can begin with you at 7:30 am within the greater Vancouver area. Extra fee's: arrival before 7:30 am,  hotel or meter parking where applicable. Deposits are required to confirm your Wedding Day appointment. If you know you desire my services, do book early as I am sometimes confirmed 1 year in advance!

Destination Weddings: Planning a destination wedding and not certain of available services? I can create and document a detailed look to have duplicated. Or I can teach you how to recreate a      
simple makeup application and hairstyle to do yourself.  

All About Honeymoons: I have expanded my services to include destination weddings and honeymoon planning. You may be dreaming of a wedding on a white sandy beach at an exotic destination, with family and close friends. Or perhaps you are planning a romantic honeymoon in the Riviera Maya. I work with the best resorts in the world and all major carriers, with departures from Canada and the U.S. Check All About Honeymoons for details. Have a look at Bride.ca  to view a great article about my destination weddings.
                                                                        
Wedding Day Makeup: My focus is creating a collaborative look - your desire with my personal hints and direction. My aim is great looking, healthy skin, with emphasis on the eyes. My makeup choices are long wearing, and subtle in their texture and intensity. In other words, you look naturally radiant. I can apply as much product and color as you wish, all the way to Red carpet Glamour. Please email me for in depth details and pricing, along with your wedding date, location and bridal party members requiring services.

Wedding Day Hairstyling: I am known for creating a certain look: casual, modern, yet stylish styles. I prefer to create styles that have a carefree feel, not overdone, and definitely not over sprayed or hard looking. From my background of modeling myself, and working with fashion shows, I have developed techniques that allow me to create a style in a short period of time. Most of the styles in my portfolio were created in 30 to 40 minutes. But do be realistic when thinking of your Bridal hair and consider a style that works with the way your hair grows, the length and thickness. Please email me for a price list.

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How to Choose Makeup Looks: When considering makeup, be open to options. Your Bridal Glow should have more intensity than normal applications so you do not appear washed out in photos. Products should be long lasting, and feel comfortable on the skin. Search the web and magazines such as In Style for suggestions. Even the most natural of looks are created with several products. Don't be under the misconception that "natural" means wearing nothing at all. When a professional applies your makeup, it can look "naturally fresh"  in photos.

How to Choose Hairstyles: Take style cues from your wedding - is it a casual, afternoon event or a formal ball room occasion? If you plan to wear it down in curls, will it last or require maintenance? Does wearing it up in a soft random up-do or a sleek French twist sound less stressful? Consider where you plan to insert your veil - will removing it after the ceremony be easy? Tiara's come in different shapes and sizes, so be sure it fits well and compliments your chosen hairstyle. Apply conditioner regularly, color at least 7 days before and trim the ends of your hair. Browse through magazines and narrow your choices, especially when having a consultation. Search the web: try The Knot as well as Hair Comes the Bride. Visit Frugal Bride to view my article on "Bridal Hair".

My Philosophy: This is a time when I will ensure you look your very best. Have an in depth discussion with me during a consultation, and express your ideas. My primary concern is to create flawless looking skin, so be sure to exfoliate, or apply a mask regularly as this allows foundation to glide on. This may be one of the few times you feel like a princess, so relax, be pampered and enjoy the process!

Wedding Day Prices & Packages: Please email me with all your wedding day details including date, ceremony time, location, time you need to be complete with my services, and the number of ladies requiring services. I reply within 24 hours.

Bridal Makeup & Hair - Total Image by Susan - Vancouver BC, Canada