Bridal and Special Occasions Make Up - CPD Certified

Make brides look like stars (while earning big bucks).

All brides want to look their very best on their big day. And they’re prepared to spend big to make sure they do.

Wedding and special occasion makeup are highly desired, and clients are willing to pay for high-quality services.

You can learn amazing makeup tips to make sure the bride blooms all through her happy day.

It’s not just about the makeup. You’ll need to know how to work with different lighting and photography. This Bridal & Special Occasions Makeup course will teach you the ways to apply makeup flawlessly, so your clients look and feel like stars!

Course Benefits:

• CPD Certified and Fully Accredited by the International Council of Online Educational Standards (ICOES)
• Course access - 60 days - Study at your own pace
• Access or Course from any device: Laptop, Smartphone, tablets, etc.

When you complete this course you will:

• Understand the best types of makeup to use for yourself and your clients

• Master techniques to enhance features while incorporating client requests and trends

• Learn how to incorporate a color palette into your makeup to coordinate with an event

• Understand how photography and lighting can affect makeup, and learn how to apply makeup to look best in those situations

• Learn tips and tricks to keep the makeup you apply looking flawless all day long

• Gain knowledge of product specifics to identify what items work best for individual clients

• Know how to prepare your bride for the big day

• Leave armed with information on the business side to wedding and events makeup

Bridal and Special Ocassions Make-Up Course Breakdown:

Module 1: Face Makeup

1.1 Preparing the skin
1.1.1 Cleansing
1.1.2 Exfoliating & Toning
1.1.3 Hydrating
1.2 Sunless Tanning
1.2.1 What are the options?
1.2.2 Application best practices
1.3 Face Makeup
1.3.1 Different foundation finishes
1.3.2 Different foundation formulas
1.3.3 Concealer
1.3.4 Powder
1.4 Foundation Application
1.4.1 Brushes – What type to choose?
1.4.2 Sponges – What type to choose?

Module 2: Eye Makeup

2.1 Defining the eye shape
2.2 Application tips for each eye shape
2.3 Eyeshadow
2.3.1 What are the different eyeshadow finishes?
2.3.2 Warm vs. cool tones
2.3.3 Bridal eyeshadow color palette
2.4 Eyeliner
2.4.1 What are the different types of eyeliner?
2.4.2 Application techniques for each eye shape
2.5 Mascara
2.5.1 Choosing a mascara formula
2.5.2 Mascara wands and their results
2.6 False Lashes
2.6.1 Different last shapes, and how to choose the right one
2.6.2 How to apply false lashes

Module 3: Lips, Cheeks & Brows

3.1 Lip Products
3.1.1 Lipstick Types
3.1.2 Lip liner – how to apply and use effectively
3.1.3 Lip gloss
3.2 Cheeks
3.2.1 Blush color and application

Module 4: Special Considerations For Weddings & Events

4.1 Photography
4.1.1 Face makeup and photography

Module 5: Bridal & Special Occasion Makeup As A Business

• 5.1Finding clientele
• 5.1.1 Wedding boards, websites and other resources
• 5.1.2 The importance of referrals
• 5.1.3 Creating a portfolio
• 5.2 Preparing for the big day
• 5.2.1 How to work with a bride prior to her wedding
• 5.2.2 Color palette and theme understanding
• 5.2.3 Consultations and trial runs
• 5.2.4 Should you charge a deposit?
• 5.3 Creating your kit
• 5.3.1 Makeup essentials

Who is the course for

• A makeup artist looking to fine tune their skill with bridal and event makeup
• Brides who are looking to master their own makeup for their special day
• Anyone with an upcoming event who wants to elevate their everyday makeup
• Wedding industry professionals looking to add makeup services to their offerings
• Photographers who want to understand what makeup will look best in their photos

This course earns you credits through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD points are accepted and recognised by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the UK.

All learning content is accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) whose purpose is to continually improve online educational products and maintain quality assurance.

Trendimi courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

After you complete this course, you could:

• Provide professional makeup to assist photographers and stylists

• Work as a wedding stylist and makeup artist

• Consult with wedding planners on trends, the best looks, and how to achieve the highest quality photos and style

• Do makeup for bridal fashion shows, or other special events