When brides envision their wedding day, the dreams begin with a stunning dress, perfect hair and flawless makeup. You want to look your very best all day from the ceremony to the reception so choosing the right vendors for your hair and makeup is crucial! A destination wedding in a tropical setting comes with its own unique challenges with humidity, wind, and sun. We've got some tips on choosing your Playa del Carmen hair and makeup vendors for your Villa la Joya wedding.
Book your destination wedding venue first. Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen says “Welcome, bienvenido!”
This is number one on any destination wedding planning list and it is important for oh so many reasons. If you want the very best hair and makeup artists in the Riviera Maya, you may want to skip the all-inclusive resort wedding; they charge exorbitant fees to bring in outside vendors! Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen welcomes the top hair and makeup vendors with NO extra fees, we love working with these world-class experts in beauty! Get ready in the comfort of our private condo before your wedding, an exclusive way to share special time with your loved ones without masses of tourists around.
Glam: Doranna Hairstylist. Photo: Gareth Davies
Ask for advice and read the reviews of Playa del Carmen hair and makeup experts
Once you’ve booked your venue, you’ve got resources at your disposal to ask for expert destination wedding advice. The wedding planners at Villa la Joya will be delighted to share a list of our recommended hair and makeup studios in Playa del Carmen to help find the right fit for you. Be sure to check out the online reviews of the vendors and spend some time perusing their socials looking for inspiration and that artist that makes you go “OOOOOOOOOH”.
Glam: Hello Beauty. Photo: Diptych Studio
Do a trial run! Get the look of your dreams with a pre-wedding makeup and hair trial
We highly recommend a hair and makeup trial before your wedding day to meet your stylist and finalize details or make adjustments. Schedule your trial for a day where you have a pre-wedding event like a welcome party, rehearsal dinner or other special occasion. If you are coming down for a scouting trip, schedule your trial on a day where you can capture engagement photos too.
Glam: ST Makeup Artistry. Photo: Amor Amor Weddings
Do your homework: Communication with your wedding hair and makeup artist
We asked Doranna Hairstylist for advice and she highly recommends sharing lots of pics with your artist for inspiration. Be sure to look into hair and makeup styles that match your hair color, length, texture, skin tone, and ask your stylist for guidance! Braided looks for example can look very different on blonde vs, dark hair and those soft and pretty curls you want may not last if you have exceptionally straight hair and the humidity is high. Communication with the local experts is key!
Glam: Doranna Hairstylist. Photo: Caro Navarro Photography
You get what you pay for. Choose your Playa del Carmen hair and makeup studio for their quality, not a bargain price!
Love above the price. Most higher-priced artists have more experience with different skin tones and hair and will invest in the best products for their clients. Don’t ruin your hair with a stylist that uses a hairspray you can buy at Walmart or risk an amateur attempt at makeup. You need a long-lasting look and the best, the extra bucks are worth it and you will never regret the expense as you look at your wedding photos for years to come.
Glam: Hello Beauty. Photo: Caro Navarro Photography
Pre-travel beauty treatments to indulge in before your destination wedding
Book pre-travel treatments for things you can take care of in advance. Retouch your roots, get hair extensions, wax your brows, get a facial for glowing skin. Even a massage goes a long way to help you stay relaxed and will give you the full body love you need and a boost to your skin.
Enhance your natural beauty with light makeup options for your outdoor wedding
The last thing a bride wants is to have a cakey pile of melting makeup on her face for her wedding day. The hot and humid weather and bright sun of the Riviera Maya mean you’ll want to choose natural or light makeup options. We highly recommend choosing an artist who is an expert in airbrush makeup in Playa del Carmen, a light touch that lasts and works great in our tropical climate. {Credits: Zoe Elizabeth & Amor Amor Weddings / ST Makeup Artistry & Moni Adri Photography / Zoe Elizabeth & Daniel Ramirez Photography}
Pre-wedding skin protection, avoid the lobster look and other skin tragedies
You’ve arrived in Playa del Carmen for your destination wedding and you are ready to hang out with friends on the beach and enjoy the sun! That is great BUT, you have got to protect your skin from the intense rays and the danger of a sunburn. Bring sunscreen wherever you go, wear a hat and stay in the shade as much as you can. Sunburns can HURT and nobody wants to look like a cooked lobster on their wedding day. Avoid bikini tan lines that will show under your dress too, get a cute beach cover-up and use that sunblock! While you are toasting your love with delicious cocktails, take care not to overindulge as too much alcohol will definitely affect how your skin looks for your wedding photos.
Glam: Zoe Elizabeth Makeup. Photo: CocoKnot Weddings
Ask the experts at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen weddings, we know the BEST hair and makeup artists in the Riviera Maya!
Feeling inspired? Ready to book your own Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding and find the best hair and makeup artists in the Riviera Maya? Send us a message today, we will be delighted to talk bridal beauty for destination weddings with you and help you book the wedding of your dreams.