Bridal glam was never really my thing, but hey, to each their own, right? Well, apparently, it’s getting even crazier these days. A Texas gal went viral after sharing her shock at her friend’s jaw-dropping $125,000 quote to get her makeup done on her big day. I mean, seriously, that’s enough to fund a small wedding or maybe even two!
So, this 23-year-old named Emily Landon spilled the tea in a TikTok video that blew up with over 1.5 million views. She talked about how everything wedding-related is just so darn expensive nowadays. I totally get where she’s coming from. Like, who has that kind of cash lying around for makeup?
Now, let’s break down this insane invoice a bit. The makeup artist had the nerve to charge a day rate of $25,000, and then slapped on another $50,000 for the wedding day glam. And get this, they hadn’t even factored in travel costs yet! I mean, come on, that’s just way too much for a little bit of makeup, don’t you think? Emily was like, “Sorry, but no thanks. I’d rather not get married than spend that kind of dough on makeup.”
But wait, it gets even better. Some of the comments on TikTok were hilarious. People were shocked at the business-class flights and fancy hotel requirements. Like, who does this makeup artist think they are, royalty? And then there were others defending the artist, saying it’s like asking Harry Styles to perform at your wedding and then being surprised when he asks for a couple million bucks. I mean, I guess that kind of makes sense, right?
Now, here’s the kicker. Some brides are saying “buh-bye” to glam squads altogether. They’re opting to do their own makeup and saving a ton of cash in the process. One gal from Nashville, Megan Diem Easton, spent less than a hundred bucks on drugstore makeup for her big day. She said it was all about love, not about how she looked. Honestly, can’t argue with that logic.
Over in New York, it’s becoming a trend for brides to do their own makeup. Kelli Ann Sewell, a celebrity makeup artist, said it’s all about that self-confidence in the Big Apple. I mean, who needs a pro when you can slay your own makeup game, am I right? And with weddings in the US costing an arm and a leg these days, it’s no wonder brides are getting creative with cost-cutting measures.
Take Monica Razak, for example. She hand-stitched her own wedding gown for just $700 after ditching her dreams of a $10K dress from Kleinfeld. Now that’s what I call savvy spending. And then there’s Lauren Avery Holmes from California, who washed off a pro’s makeup right before saying “I do.” She said she felt more like herself without all that glam. Plus, there’s Zoe Bucuvalas from Boston, who made a pit stop at Sephora on her wedding day. She wanted to wear her favorite lip gloss at the reception, and who can blame her?
In the end, it’s not about the fancy makeup or the pricey dresses. It’s about feeling good enough to take that leap of faith and say “I do.” And honestly, that’s all that really matters, right?
