How Much Does Wedding Hair and Makeup Cost in Oakville & the GTA? 2027 Guide

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If you're planning a wedding in Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Milton, Hamilton or the GTA, you're probably realizing pretty quickly that wedding hair and makeup pricing can be confusing.

What does a bridal hair and makeup artist actually cost? Why does bridal makeup cost more than regular event makeup? What are you paying for when you hire a mobile beauty team?

We've been in the wedding beauty industry for over 19 years, so we're breaking it all down.

Here is what you can expect to budget for professional wedding hair and makeup in the GTA in 2027.

How much does bridal hair and makeup cost in 2027?

At Emerald Beauty, our 2027 wedding hair and makeup pricing is:

Service	2027 Price
Bride's hair + makeup	$500
Bride's makeup	$305
Bride's hair	$305
Bridesmaid hair	$145
Bridesmaid makeup	$145
Bridesmaid hair + makeup	$290
Single-service bridal preview	$195
Bridal hair + makeup preview	$335

Applicable taxes, travel fees and any additional applicable fees are added to your services.

We believe in being upfront about pricing, because planning a wedding already involves enough surprises.

Why does bridal hair and makeup cost more?

This is one of the biggest questions we hear.

A bride's price isn't simply higher because she's the bride.

There are two major reasons.

1. Your bridal services require more time

Your wedding hair and makeup appointment is different from getting ready for a regular event.

We allow additional time for bridal services so we can be more detailed, make adjustments, carefully perfect your look and make sure you feel completely comfortable before you leave our chair.

We're not rushing through your services because the next client is waiting.

Your wedding morning deserves that extra breathing room.

2. There is a lot of work that happens before your wedding day

This is the part clients don't always see.

When you book Emerald Beauty for your wedding, you're not simply booking two appointments.

We're also coordinating the entire beauty portion of your wedding morning behind the scenes.

Your bridal booking can involve:

Emails and phone calls
Creating and updating contracts
Reviewing your wedding details
Creating your hair and makeup schedule
Coordinating multiple artists
Arranging artist availability
Communicating important timeline information
Organizing locations and travel
Answering questions as your plans change
Preparing your team for your specific wedding

That administrative time is built into the bridal price.

So when you're comparing a $250 bridal makeup service with a $150 event makeup service, you're not comparing exactly the same thing.

There's a lot happening behind the scenes before we ever arrive on your wedding morning.

Why do we charge mobile/travel fee?

Mobile beauty is one of the easiest ways to make your wedding morning more relaxed.

Instead of getting everyone into cars and travelling to a salon, we come to you.

Our mobile travel fee covers more than simply the kilometres driven.

It also accounts for the time involved in:

Packing and transporting our professional equipment
Travelling to your location
Carrying equipment into your getting-ready space
Setting up our stations and equipment
Packing everything back up at the end
Loading the equipment back into the vehicle
Travelling back

Basically, when you book mobile hair and makeup, we're bringing the studio to you.

How much does a bridal hair and makeup preview cost?

A bridal preview is a great opportunity to test your look before the wedding day.

Our 2027 preview pricing is:

Hair or makeup preview: $195

Hair + makeup preview: $335

A preview allows us to work through your ideas, see how the look suits you in person and make any adjustments before your wedding morning.

It's especially helpful if you don't normally wear much makeup or you're nervous about looking “too made up.”

Our goal is always to enhance your natural features so you still feel like you, just a little more polished.

How much should I budget for wedding hair and makeup?

For a bride booking both hair and makeup with Emerald Beauty in 2027, your starting beauty services cost is:

$500 for the bride

For a bridesmaid or other member of the bridal party receiving both hair and makeup:

$290 per person

For example, a wedding with one bride and four bridesmaids receiving both services would start at:

$1,660 + applicable taxes and travel

Your final quote will depend on your wedding location, number of services, timing and any additional requirements.

For larger bridal parties, we can coordinate multiple artists to ensure everyone is ready on time.

What should you look for when comparing wedding hair and makeup prices?

Don't just compare the number at the bottom of the quote.

Ask what is actually included.

Consider:

Does the company have a minimum requirement?

Does the company have lots of 5 star reviews?

Does the bridal price include additional planning and administration?

Are touch up kits included?

Are there additional early morning fees?

Will there be enough artists to get everyone ready on time?

Does the team have extensive wedding experience?

Does their makeup style actually match what you want?

A lower price isn't necessarily a better deal if you're sacrificing experience, time or peace of mind.

Why brides choose Emerald Beauty

We've been creating wedding hair and makeup looks for over 19 years, and we've learned that your wedding morning should feel just as good as you look.

We specialize in soft, natural and timeless hair and makeup for brides who don't want to feel like they're wearing a completely different face.

If you're someone who rarely wears makeup, wants glowing skin rather than heavy coverage, or simply wants to look like yourself in your wedding photos, that's exactly where we shine.

We offer mobile wedding hair and makeup throughout Oakville and the GTA, along with bridal previews from our downtown Oakville studio.