Faces by Amelia Cosmetic Designs

Faces by Amelia Cosmetic Designs is a mobile beauty service for weddings based in Tempe, Arizona. It holds a 4.9 rating from 30 reviews.

Style and range

Lead makeup artist Amelia is described as consistent and polished in her working process. Her portfolio runs from timeless, barely-there makeup to all-out glamour. She also provides detailed updos and other hair styles, so one artist can cover the full look.

LGBTQ+ couples

The business is LGBTQ+-owned. If you want a look that does not follow a standard bridal template, you can start from your own taste and let the consultation shape the rest.

How a mobile service helps

A mobile artist comes to you, which removes a drive on a busy morning and keeps the whole party in one place. Ask about the travel area around the Phoenix valley, any extra fee for distance and how much room and light the artist needs at the location.

Preparing for your look

• Book the consultation early and bring photographs
• Discuss how your makeup will hold up in heat
• Ask about waterproof products for tears and dancing
• Confirm the order in which your party will be styled
• Allow time at the end for a final check before photographs

Arizona weather

Arizona weddings often take place outdoors in the cooler months, while summer events usually move indoors or into the evening. Heat affects both makeup and hair, so tell the artist where you will be and for how long. A setting spray, blotting papers and a small touch-up kit are sensible extras.

Wedding party members can have the same care. Agree the number of people ahead and ask whether the team can bring a helper if the group is large, so the morning stays on schedule.