I suggest organising a trial, at the latest, 2-3 months before the wedding.
If you generally don't wear makeup, or are a person who finds it hard to make decisions then it's a good idea to have a bridesmaid or friend with you for advice and input. Also it would be a good opportunity to discuss the bridesmaid's look as well.
Most brides have a vision of how they will look on their wedding day, and they usually describe it with words like glamorous, natural, or traditional, but these words mean different things to different people. So if you want a certain look I highly recommend you to bring along pictures from magazines that show the look you're after.
If you're not sure about what look you want, then bring along pictures of your dress and the bridesmaid's dresses, fabric swatches, details of the flowers, etc All these will help us determine the theme and complimentary colours.
Mention any allergies or skin conditions to have to cosmetics.
It's a good idea to have your trial during the day so you can see how the makeup will look in the daylight, and also how it will wear through out the day.
The trial may take 1-2 hours, as we may test different looks.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Nicolle