Your Bridal Trial Is Where the Magic Starts
Think of your hair and makeup trial as a full dress rehearsal — just for your face and hair. It’s honestly one of our favorite appointments, because this is where we get to sit down with you, really get you, and bring your wedding day vision to life before the day is actually here.
At Facetté, your bridal trial isn’t just a test run. It’s a dedicated session where we fine-tune every detail — from the exact placement of your updo to the way your lashes frame your eyes — so that on your wedding morning, everything feels easy, beautiful, and completely you.
We work with brides in Fort Collins and across Northern Colorado, and we can tell you: the brides who do trials walk down the aisle with a whole different level of confidence. They know they love their look. And that peace of mind? It’s everything.
If you haven’t already, check out our full wedding hair and makeup services in Fort Collins to see everything we offer for your big day — trials are just one piece of the experience.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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MAKEUP TRIAL SERVICES
- Bridal Makeup Trial — Your full makeup trial includes a personalized consultation and a complete makeup application so you can see the whole picture. We include lash application so you get the total look — not just the base. You’ll leave knowing exactly what your wedding day face looks like.
- Additional Makeup Trial — Torn between a soft glam and a bolder look? Want to try a different liner or lip? Book an additional trial, and we’ll make it happen. This is your time to explore before you commit.
- Wedding Party Makeup Trial — Bridesmaids, moms, future mother-in-law — we do it all. Trial sessions for your wedding party help us nail down timing and ensure everyone’s look is polished and cohesive from ceremony to reception.
HAIR TRIAL SERVICES
Bridal Hair Trial — This is your dedicated one-on-one session to build and refine your wedding day hair look. We’ll talk through your vision, try the style, make adjustments, and document everything so your wedding morning goes off without a hitch. Bring inspo photos — the more, the better.
- Additional Hair Trial — Sometimes one try isn’t quite enough, and that’s totally okay. If you want to explore a second direction or tweak the details after sleeping on it, we’ve got you. An additional trial session gives you the extra time to get it exactly right.
- Wedding Party Hair Trial — Want to preview how your bridesmaids or mom will look too? We can coordinate trial sessions for your whole crew so everyone feels confident and cohesive before the big day. And if anyone in your party is thinking about adding length or volume for the wedding, ask us about our hair extensions in Fort Collins — they photograph beautifully and we can factor them right into your trial styling.
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We recommend booking your trial around 2–4 months before your wedding date. This gives you enough time to make any adjustments if needed, without being so far out that your style vision changes. Saturday brides — heads up, those spots go fast, so don’t wait too long!
Bring your inspo photos (a Pinterest board is perfect), and if you already have your veil or any hair accessories, bring those along too. If you’re doing a hair trial, come with clean, dry hair. For makeup, arrive with a clean, moisturized face — no foundation on if possible.
We love when brides do both at the same session — you get to see the full look come together, which is really helpful for decision-making. That said, you can absolutely book them separately if that works better for your schedule.
Plan for about 2–3 hours if you’re doing both hair and makeup together. We don’t rush trials — this is your time, and we want to get every detail right.
Totally normal! That’s literally what additional trial sessions are for. We document your look after every trial so we always have a clear starting point, whether we’re refining or starting fresh.
Yes! We can set up trial sessions for bridesmaids, moms, or anyone in your wedding crew. It’s a great way to plan timing for the morning-of and make sure everyone’s look feels cohesive. Want to explore other hair services at Facetté for your group in the lead-up to the wedding? We’ve got you covered there, too.