Bridal Hair and Makeup Trials
Your trial is where your bridal look truly comes together.
It is a dedicated consultation and styling session designed to refine your vision, perfect the details and ensure complete confidence before your wedding day.
It is a dedicated consultation and styling session designed to refine your vision with your chosen bridal hair and makeup look.
You can view available Bridal Hair and Makeup Packages here, including what is included in your trial.
When Should I Schedule My Trial?
Trials are ideally scheduled 1–3 weeks before your wedding day, whether you are planning a full celebration or a destination elopement.
By this stage, your dress alterations are complete, accessories are finalised and your overall aesthetic is clearly defined. This allows us to refine your look with clarity and precision.
Scheduling your trial closer to the wedding ensures consistency and reduces the likelihood of style changes closer to the day.
How Long Does a Trial Take?
Make-up only – 90min
Hair Only – 90min
Hair and Makeup – 3 Hours
Where Do Trials Take Place?
Trials are conducted at my studio in Pinehurst, Durbanville — a calm and private environment designed specifically for bridal consultations.
Can I bring Someone to the trial??
You are welcome to bring one supportive guest if you wish.
It is important that this is someone who respects your vision and helps you feel confident in your decisions.
The trial is ultimately about how you feel — calm, beautiful and entirely yourself.
Trial Availability
Trials are scheduled on weekday mornings between 09:00 and 12:00.
These dedicated hours allow for a calm, uninterrupted session where we can focus fully on refining your bridal look.
Weekend trials are not available, as weekends are reserved for weddings and event bookings.
If a weekday morning is not possible, limited after-hours weekday appointments may be arranged at an additional fee of R750.
Advance booking is recommended, particularly during peak wedding season.
For full booking details and policies, please review the Booking Information & Policies page.
Can you come to me?
Trials are conducted at my studio, where I have the full professional setup, lighting and products required to create your look under ideal conditions.
If you prefer for the trial to take place at your location, this can be arranged at an additional fee of R750, plus travel costs.
Example Wedding Morning Timeline
Every wedding morning is carefully structured to ensure a calm and seamless flow.
Final timing is always customised according to your ceremony time, photography schedule and number of services required.
Timeline
07:45
08:30
09:00
09:45
10:30
14:00
14:30
14:45
15:30
15:45
16:00
Makeup
Extra 5 (makeup 45min)
Extra 4 (makeup 45min)
Extra 3 (makeup 45min)
Extra 1 (makeup 45min2
Bride's hair and makeup 3hrs (+ 30min lunch break)
Bride get dressed / Extra 1 (makeup 45min)
Start with bridal portraits (Photographer)
Touch ups for bridal party (15-30min)
Finished with Bridal portraits
Leave for ceremony
Ceremony
Frequently asked questions
When should I book my bridal hair and makeup trial?
Ideally one to three weeks before your wedding, once dress alterations are complete and your accessories are finalised — close enough to the day that the look we refine together stays exactly right.
How long does a bridal trial take?
A combined hair and makeup trial takes about three hours. Hair-only or makeup-only trials take around 90 minutes.
Where do bridal trials take place?
Trials happen at Iza’s private studio in Oakwood Estate, Pinehurst, Durbanville — a calm space with professional lighting and a full kit. Bring identification for estate access.
Can you do the trial at my home or venue instead?
Yes. Trials at your own location can be arranged for an additional R750 plus travel costs, though the studio offers ideal lighting and setup.
When are trials available?
Weekday mornings between 09:00 and 12:00. Weekends are reserved for weddings, so weekend trials aren’t available; limited after-hours weekday appointments can be arranged for an additional R750.
Can I bring someone with me to the trial?
You’re welcome to bring one supportive guest — ideally someone who respects your vision and helps you feel confident in your decisions.
Is the trial included in the wedding package?
Yes. The full R4 800 bridal hair and makeup package includes your trial; makeup-only and hair-only bookings include a trial as well.
More questions? Read the full bridal hair and makeup FAQ.
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