Wedding Makeup & Hair
AN EXPERIENCED APPROACH TO WEDDING DAY SERVICES
Your wedding day deserves care, structure, and an experienced hand guiding the beauty portion of the day. With a professional makeup career that began in 1997, bridal services are shaped by decades of real-world experience, not trends or shortcuts.
Bridal makeup is informed by work across film, television, video, and photography, bringing a trained eye for lighting, longevity, and camera-ready application. These techniques are thoughtfully blended into bridal makeup so your look translates beautifully in person and on camera throughout the day.
Bridal makeup services are offered as curated experiences rather than à la carte pricing to support different timelines, levels of preparation, and wedding day needs. Each experience reflects not only the makeup application itself, but the preparation, communication, and responsibility required to ensure a smooth, well-organized wedding morning.
For larger bridal parties or extended timelines, trusted hairstylists and fellow makeup artists are partnered as needed to deliver efficient, high-quality service without rushing or compromising the experience.
Please review each bridal experience carefully to select the option that best aligns with your wedding day plans. Packages are offered as-is and designed to provide a calm, polished, and seamless beauty experience.
Bride Makeup Packages
TIMELESS
WEDDING DAY ONLY PACKAGE
$250
Includes:
○ Skin Prep
○ Traditional or Airbrush Application
○ False Lashes (Optional)
○ Décolletage Shimmer & Glow
○ Touch-Up Kit
○ No Mileage Fee Up To 20 Miles
• Admin Services:
○ 15-Minute Consultation
○ Getting Ready Schedule
○ Client Private Portal Access
• Add-Ons:
○ Makeup Preview (Trial) $150
○ Hair Preview (Trial) $150
○ Wedding Day Hair $250*
Package is offered as-is and cannot be adjusted. Wedding Day Only service. Preview (trial) appointments not included.
ELEGANCE
PREVIEW + WEDDING DAY PACKAGE
$425
Includes:
• Wedding Day Makeup & Services
○ Skin Prep
○ Traditional or Airbrush Application
○ False Lashes (Optional)
○ Décolletage Shimmer & Glow
○ Touch-Up Kit
○ No Milage Fee Up To 20 Miles
• Admin Services:
○ 15-Minute Consultation
○ Getting Ready Schedule
○ Client Private Portal Access
• Add-Ons:
○ Hair Preview (Trial) $150
○ Wedding Day Hair $250*
Package is offered as-is and cannot be adjusted. Preview credit applies only if booked within 7 days of preview appointment.
LUXE
PREVIEW + WEDDING WEEKEND EXPERIENCE
$725
Includes:
• Rehearsal Dinner Makeup
• Wedding Day Makeup & Services
○ Skin Prep
○ Traditional or Airbrush Application
○ False Lashes (Optional)
○ Décolletage Shimmer & Glow
○ Touch-Up Kit
○ No Milage Fee Up To 20 Miles
• Admin Services:
○ 15-Minute Consultation
○ Getting Ready Schedule
○ Client Private Portal Access
• Add-Ons:
○ Hair Preview (Trial) $150
○ Wedding Day Hair $250*
Package is offered as-is and cannot be adjusted. Additional travel and extended touch-ups beyond included time are billed separately.
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Bridal makeup packages are curated experiences and are offered as-is. Services within a package cannot be removed, substituted, or adjusted. Packages are not calculated from individual services and are not subject to re-pricing.
Anything outside package pricing is considered an “add-on”.
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Bridal preview (trial) appointments are a standalone service and do not guarantee wedding date availability. Preview appointments are non-refundable and do not apply toward bridal package pricing unless a bridal package that includes a preview is booked within 7 days.
The in-studio preview appointment is $150 and may be scheduled online at: bridal.chenesebean.com/preview-appointment
Preview appointments are best when conducted 2-3 months prior to the wedding/event date.
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If a preview (trial) appointment is scheduled after wedding day services have been booked, a coupon code will be provided to waive the preview appointment fee at the time of scheduling. Which prevents double billing.
This in-studio can be scheduled online at: bridal.chenesebean.com/preview-appointment
Preview appointments are best when conducted 2-3 months prior to the wedding/event date.
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Client portal access centralizes online & digital data between the bride/client and Chenese Bean Makeup Artistry. A secure, private online space where all wedding-related details and communications are organized in one place. This portal serves as a central hub throughout the planning process, allowing for clear communication, easy access to information, and fewer scattered emails.
Client Portal Includes:
Information Access
Secure File Sharing
Invoicing & Payment Billing
Viewing & Signing Contracts
Email Reminders & Updates
Pre-Wedding Guidance & Planning
Project Tracking & Workflows
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Administrative services (aka secretarial work) refers to the behind-the-scenes communication and coordination that support your bridal makeup services before the wedding day. These services are provided during regular business hours with a standard response time of 1-2 business days.
Admin Services Includes:
Phone Calls
Email Communication & Follow-Ups
Scheduling & Appointment Coordination
Timeline & Service Clarification
Pre-Wedding Guidance
Wedding Day “Getting Ready” Schedule Planning & Creation (Timeline Spreadsheet)
To keep all information organized and properly documented, important communication is handled via email and the client portal. Text messaging is reserved for brief, time-sensitive communication only, such as quick updates or wedding-day needs. Long or detailed messages sent via text may be redirected to email for proper follow-up.
Social media private messages are not used for client communication, including questions, updates, or changes related to services.
This approach ensures clear communication, accurate record-keeping, and a smooth planning experience for everyone involved.
Bride Hair
Chenese partners with the best hairstylists in Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus and N. Kentucky. Professionals she's known and trusted for years. Creating a calm, welcoming, fun and professional experience for every bride. Together, they bring each bride’s vision to life, ensuring a flawless style that lasts throughout the wedding day and looks stunning in photos.
Blowout services may be available depending on the assigned hairstylist. Additional fees may apply.
Preview (Trial) Appointment: $150*
Experience a full dry-styling session that allows you to see how your style will hold, how accessories such as veils, headpieces, or hair jewelry will be placed and how your chosen look complements your dress and makeup. The stylist you work with during your preview will be the same stylist providing services on the wedding day.
Wedding Day: $250*
Personalized dry hairstyling tailored to your desired look. Includes veil, headpiece, floral, or accessory placement. Service includes on-site styling and a hair touch-up kit.
The stylist you work with during your preview will be the same stylist providing your services on the wedding day.
Bride Only - Makeup & Hair: $800*
Ideal for brides without additional bridal party and adult attendant services. On-location makeup and hair are provided by two beauty professionals at your place of choice.
Preview (trial) appointments for makeup & hair included.
*Additional fees may apply for Glam or Hollywood waves, hair extensions, clip-ins, sew-in weaves, and wig installs. Hair coloring, hair cutting, and other salon-based services must be scheduled separately with the hairstylist.
Booking Minimum: On-location services require a minimum booking balance of $250 for makeup and $250 for adding hair. In-studio services do not have a minimum. Bride-only options are noted below.
Bridal Party
ADULT ATTENDANTS, FAMILY & FRIENDS
Makeup: $120 Each
Services are provided by Chenese and trusted partnering makeup artists. Designed to ensure everyone looks polished, camera-ready, and comfortable throughout the day.
Each makeup service includes:
• Traditional Makeup Application
• False Lashes (Optional)
• Touch-Up Kit
Hair: $120* Each
Hair services are provided by one of Chenese’s trusted partnering hairstylists.
Each hair service includes:
• Blowouts (Optional)
• Dry Hairstyling
• Hair Accessory Placement
• Touch-up kit
Blowout services may be available depending on the assigned hairstylist. Additional fees may apply.
*Additional fees may apply for Glam or Hollywood waves, hair extensions, clip-ins, sew-in weaves, and wig installs. Hair coloring, hair cutting, and other salon-based services must be scheduled separately with the hairstylist.
JR. BRIDESMAIDS & FLOWER GIRLS
Makeup
• Jr. Bridesmaids (Ages 12-17): $75 Each
• Flower Girls (Ages 11 & under): $25 Each
Age-appropriate, parent approved makeup designed to enhance natural features. Junior bridesmaids receive a soft, polished makeup application, while flower girls receive light shimmer and gloss only.
Each jr. makeup service includes:
• Traditional Makeup
• Touch-Up Kit
Hair
• Jr. Bridesmaids (Ages 12-17): $75 Each
• Flower Girls (Ages 11 & under): $25 Each
Parent-approved, age-appropriate hairstyling for junior bridesmaids, with simple and polished styles for flower girls.
Each jr. hair service includes:
• Dry Hairstyling
• Hair Accessory Placement
• Touch-Up Kit
*Additional fees may apply for Glam or Hollywood waves, hair extensions, clip-ins, sew-in weaves, and wig installs. Hair coloring, hair cutting, and other salon-based services must be scheduled separately with the hairstylist.
Additional Artists Available
For parties of 6 or more or tight timelines, additional artists works alongside Chenese to ensure everyone is ready on time and looks flawless.
Extra Services
MALE GROOMING $100
Cost per person. Natural makeup application for the groom & groomsmen to disguise blemishes, razor burn/cuts, eliminate shine and balance out skin tone. Guaranteeing a flawless appearance that captures clean and polished on camera.
FALSE LASHES $25 / MINK LASHES $35
Strip lashes for those who don't want makeup but false lashes only.
TOUCH-UPS PROVIDED BY CHENESE $100 HR
Chenese will give special attention to the bride, providing makeup touch-ups when necessary.
1:1 BRIDE MAKEUP LESSON: $275
Discover the art of DIY bridal makeup with expert guidance. Tailoring to your preferences, Chenese will help choose the perfect foundation and create long-lasting eye makeup. Learn professional techniques like flawless look that will last through the ceremony and reception.
Other Options
IN-STUDIO WEDDING DAY: $125 MAKEUP / $125 HAIR
Our office suite is open for those who require one-on-one service for a more intimate setting for 1-2 people. Perfect for elopements, bridesmaids, mothers, family, friends or anyone who wants to get gorgeous for the big day. Preview (trial) not included. Click here to schedule this an appointment.
DESTINATION WEDDINGS
For brides getting married in another state or country, Chenese Bean Makeup Artistry will travel at the clients expense. There's a 3 day minimum for a customized package for makeup services each day.
BRIDAL PARTY & ADULT ATTENDANTS ONLY: $125 MAKEUP / $125 HAIR
When makeup for the bride is not required, and services for the bridal party and family is highly requested. Minimums apply.
Mill Street Studios
Special Events
PRE & POST WEDDING DAY EVENTS
Leading up to your wedding day, there will be several events that will require you to look your best. Schedule as an appointment for these options or any type of pre-wedding day event. Offering both in-studio and on-location services:
Engagement Photos • Engagement Party • Bridal Shower • Bachelorette Party • Boudoir Photos
Wedding Brunch • Headshots • Styled Wedding Portraits • Trash the Dress Shoot • Thank You Video
Shawndale Thomas Photography
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Wedding Day Minimum: Minimums apply toward on-location (on-site) services only.
Makeup Only: $350 minimum balance. (trial not included)
Makeup & Hair Combined: $700 minimum balance. (trial not included)
Price Quote: All quotes are valid for 7 business days. Bookings are on a first come, first serve basis.
Book Your Date: A non-refundable retainer and signed contract are required. The remaining balance must be paid in full 3 weeks before the wedding date. For balances over $900, 3-pay payment plans are available upon request.
Makeup Application Timing: Bride 60 minutes, Adults 45 minutes each, Teens 30 minutes each and Flower Girls 15 minutes for two. 5-10 minutes will be included to clean & sanitize the artists workstation after each persons makeup is complete.
Payments: Once the retainer has been paid with a contract on file, an invoice will be sent to you for the final payment. The final payment is due no later than 4 weeks before the wedding. Payments can be made by cash or major credit card. Money orders, cashiers checks, certified checks and personal checks are NOT accepted.
Client Portal Access: Our secure client portal offers brides 24/7 access to contracts, invoices, and payment options. Stay organized, manage schedules, and enjoy a stress-free experience with everything you need in one convenient place.
Account Changes:
In the event additional people may need to be added after booking, please email this adjustment 90 days prior to the wedding/event date. If an additional artist is needed, his/her availability is limited and may not be available at moments notice.
Only one person (bridesmaid, mom, etc) can be deducted. If more, the client can make people substitutions or a gift card will be submitted to be used at a later date.
Late Fees:
Invoices: There's a $15 fee on past due invoices.
Wedding Day Tardiness: A fee of $25 will be charged every 15 minutes the artist and/or stylist has to wait for the client, bride, bridal party and anyone being serviced (or to be let inside the "getting ready" location) when running late against the scheduled time of arrival and start time. If the makeup artist and/or hairstylist has been waiting around for 1 hour wedding day services are immediately cancelled.
Early Morning Fees: An additional $50 applies per artist and stylist for all services and appointments before 8am. And $100 per artist and stylist before 7am. Except for those in our "Glam & Go" Membership Program.
Holidays: An additional fee of $150 applies for appointments and weddings on a Federal Holiday. New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Mileage: There is no mileage rate within the Cincinnati area. When traveling outside of the 45237 area (office address), 20 miles or more. Or when traveling to multiple locations in one day, a mileage rate of $0.70 per mile applies.
Relocating Workstation: A $100 fee per artist will be added when needing to unpack/pack makeup kit, tools & equipment in order to move to a different area, room or address in one day. Along with a mileage rate of $0.70 per mile when travel between multiple addresses.
Business Hours: Phone calls, text messages and emails have 24-48 hours response time. Held during business hours 9:30am-7:30pm Monday-Saturday; 9:00am-5:30pm Sunday. Anything received during the weekend (busiest time) will be addressed the following Monday.
Cancelling Services:
The client (bride or person of contact) may cancel services at any time. This request must be submitted to info@chenesebean.com by the bride or client only. You will forfeit any and all retainers and/or payments made. If you cancel 3 months or less of the wedding date, the remaining total (final balance) is due as the cancellation fee. A "Cancellation of Services" agreement must be signed to close the account.
In the event that Chenese Bean is unable to perform services for any reason including but not limited to sickness, accident, weather, etc., reasonable accommodations shall be made by finding a trusted and qualified replacement. If not, a full refund of the retainer will be submitted.
Availability is on a first come, first served basis. Additional Terms & Conditions will be listed on the contract. Rates are subject to change without notice. Only contracted rates will be honored.
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