The bride is the centre of the morning, but she is not the only one who needs to be ready. Mother, sisters and bridesmaids all have a start time too. If they are not planned for, they wait, or they crowd the bride's chair.
Work out the total time
| Person | Service | About |
|---|---|---|
| Bride | Bridal makeup (HD) | 3 hours |
| Bride | Bridal makeup (airbrush) | 3.5 hours |
| Family or guest | Party makeup (HD) | 75 minutes |
| Family or guest | Party makeup + hairstyle | 2 hours |
| Anyone | Hairstyling | 40 minutes |
| Anyone | Saree or lehenga draping | 30 minutes |
One beautician works on one person at a time, so add these up. A bride and four family members add several hours before anyone can leave. This is why larger wedding parties need an earlier start, and sometimes a second beautician.
How to order the morning
- Start with whoever leaves firstThe person who has to be at the venue earliest, often the bride's mother, goes first.
- Bride is planned against the muhuratWork backwards from the ceremony time, adding travel and a buffer.
- Fit guests around the brideShorter services such as hairstyling or draping can be done while the bride's base sets.
- Book everyone's slot in advanceDo not decide on the morning. Each person's time is held only if booked.
Advance and cancellation
Bridal bookings and bookings above ₹5,000 take a 20% advance. Cancelling 7 or more days ahead returns it in full, and rescheduling carries it forward. Our wedding morning schedule guide has a full sample timetable.
Send us the ceremony time, the number of people and their services, and we will plan the morning and confirm the total.
Common questions
Can the bride's family get makeup on the same morning?
Yes. Each person books a slot, and for larger parties we tell you whether an earlier start or a second beautician is needed.
Who should be done first?
Whoever needs to leave earliest, then the bride against the ceremony time, with short services fitted around her.
How long does party makeup take for a guest?
About 75 minutes, or 2 hours with a hairstyle.
Is an advance needed?
Bridal bookings and bookings above ₹5,000 take a 20% advance, refundable in full when cancelled 7 or more days ahead.
Book what this guide covers
Full price lists and details for the services discussed here.