FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO YOU HAVE A BOOKING MINIMUM? Yes, to book me for your wedding, I require a 5 service minimum or $900. This does not include travel fee, additional fees or preview appointment cost. All rates are subject to change at any time; current rates are only secured with a contract.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK? Weddings book out 1-2 years in advance (yes for hair and makeup!) The sooner you are ready to book, the more likely you will be able to secure your date! If at the time you inquire I have not opened my books for your date, I can add you to my waitlist and will contact you as soon as I open your date!
HOW DO I RESERVE YOUR SERVICES? Your date is only secured with a signed contract and a non-refundable retainer. Booking is on a first-come, first-serve basis and dates will not be held base on inquiry alone.
WILL I (THE BRIDE) BE WORKING WITH KYLIE IF I BOOK? Yes, I try to be a one-woman show as much as possible! When I do occasionally hire an additional artist, they are highly skilled and professional but I will never book a wedding that I cannot be on-site and servicing the bride myself! It is important to me to build and maintain connections with every bride who books with KJA and not pass them off to a random artist.
DO YOU ACCOMMODATE LARGE WEDDING PARTIES? I am only booking wedding parties up to 14 services at this time. This can be hair or makeup, or both if your group isn't too large. If your party has more, you are encouraged to book a separate stylist(s) on your own for the additional services and I am always happy to send over referrals!
I don't take offense if you would rather book me for one service vs. the other. I am happy to share the love, as long as you hit my service minimum!
DO YOU REQUIRE PREVIEW APPOINTMENTS? Preview appointments are not required but highly encouraged. Preview appointments are the time where I get to know you and your beauty expectations are discussed. Preview appointments are held Monday - Thursday, in Milford CT so please consider this before booking.
WHEN SHOULD I SCHEDULE MY PREVIEW APPOINTMENT? Previews are available once contracted. I suggest planning your preview about 6 weeks to 3 months out from your wedding date so your hair/skin will closely resemble how it will on wedding day. Bonus Tip: schedule your preview on the day of your dress fitting to get an idea of how it will all look together!
WILL YOU PROVIDE A TIMELINE FOR WEDDING DAY? As your beauty vendor, I provide all of my brides with a complimentary timeline for the beauty services they have booked with my along with prep tips and setup needs to ensure that the morning runs smoothly! You will get this about 4-6 weeks out from the wedding, once you have given me a final time to be ready by (typically the time of photographers arrival).
Bride will have 60-90 minutes allotted for hair or makeup services. Bridesmaids will each have 50 minutes allotted for hair or makeup services. The time you give as the "to be ready by" time will have a 30-60 minute buffer and I schedule services to start based on the number of services counting back from that time. If you want to start later in the morning, you will need to have a later end time.
CAN I BOOK THE MINIMUM SERVICES NOW AND ADD MORE LATER? Once contract is signed, number of services cannot decrease. If you would like to add on more services later, let me know as soon as possible but no there is no guarantee additional services can be accommodated. It is important to get an accurate count of confirmed services as early as possible - a $20 fee will apply to any contract modifications.
WILL I BE CHARGED GRATUITY? Gratuity is not required but is always appreciated. Industry standard for freelance artists is 18-20% of service, just like in the salon.
WHAT IF SOMEONE IS RUNNING LATE ON WEDDING DAY? If a bridal party member/attendant is late to or misses time for service, artist cannot guarantee this guest will receive services. KJA will not stay past the end time on timeline to accommodate late guests. No refunds on service(s) will be given.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK? Weddings book out 1-2 years in advance (yes for hair and makeup!) The sooner you are ready to book, the more likely you will be able to secure your date! If at the time you inquire I have not opened my books for your date, I can add you to my waitlist and will contact you as soon as I open your date!
HOW DO I RESERVE YOUR SERVICES? Your date is only secured with a signed contract and a non-refundable retainer. Booking is on a first-come, first-serve basis and dates will not be held base on inquiry alone.
WILL I (THE BRIDE) BE WORKING WITH KYLIE IF I BOOK? Yes, I try to be a one-woman show as much as possible! When I do occasionally hire an additional artist, they are highly skilled and professional but I will never book a wedding that I cannot be on-site and servicing the bride myself! It is important to me to build and maintain connections with every bride who books with KJA and not pass them off to a random artist.
DO YOU ACCOMMODATE LARGE WEDDING PARTIES? I am only booking wedding parties up to 14 services at this time. This can be hair or makeup, or both if your group isn't too large. If your party has more, you are encouraged to book a separate stylist(s) on your own for the additional services and I am always happy to send over referrals!
I don't take offense if you would rather book me for one service vs. the other. I am happy to share the love, as long as you hit my service minimum!
DO YOU REQUIRE PREVIEW APPOINTMENTS? Preview appointments are not required but highly encouraged. Preview appointments are the time where I get to know you and your beauty expectations are discussed. Preview appointments are held Monday - Thursday, in Milford CT so please consider this before booking.
WHEN SHOULD I SCHEDULE MY PREVIEW APPOINTMENT? Previews are available once contracted. I suggest planning your preview about 6 weeks to 3 months out from your wedding date so your hair/skin will closely resemble how it will on wedding day. Bonus Tip: schedule your preview on the day of your dress fitting to get an idea of how it will all look together!
WILL YOU PROVIDE A TIMELINE FOR WEDDING DAY? As your beauty vendor, I provide all of my brides with a complimentary timeline for the beauty services they have booked with my along with prep tips and setup needs to ensure that the morning runs smoothly! You will get this about 4-6 weeks out from the wedding, once you have given me a final time to be ready by (typically the time of photographers arrival).
Bride will have 60-90 minutes allotted for hair or makeup services. Bridesmaids will each have 50 minutes allotted for hair or makeup services. The time you give as the "to be ready by" time will have a 30-60 minute buffer and I schedule services to start based on the number of services counting back from that time. If you want to start later in the morning, you will need to have a later end time.
CAN I BOOK THE MINIMUM SERVICES NOW AND ADD MORE LATER? Once contract is signed, number of services cannot decrease. If you would like to add on more services later, let me know as soon as possible but no there is no guarantee additional services can be accommodated. It is important to get an accurate count of confirmed services as early as possible - a $20 fee will apply to any contract modifications.
WILL I BE CHARGED GRATUITY? Gratuity is not required but is always appreciated. Industry standard for freelance artists is 18-20% of service, just like in the salon.
WHAT IF SOMEONE IS RUNNING LATE ON WEDDING DAY? If a bridal party member/attendant is late to or misses time for service, artist cannot guarantee this guest will receive services. KJA will not stay past the end time on timeline to accommodate late guests. No refunds on service(s) will be given.