The Bridal Experience
Please note that this pricing is only applicable to wedding dates up until June 2026. If your wedding date is from July 2026 onwards, please enquire here for an accurate quote and to reserve your wedding date. Additionally, all prices are in AUD and inclusive of GST. Prices are fixed, non-negotiable and subject to change without notice.
Terms and Conditions
Bridal Trials
- Bridal Trials are mandatory at Makeup By Monique. Bridal Trials must be booked at least 4 weeks before your secured wedding date.
- Normally, trials are booked after your wedding date has been secured. If you'd like, your trial may also be booked before your wedding date, however, your wedding date won't be held or confirmed unless the deposit is paid.
- Bridal Trials are held exclusively at Makeup By Monique's studio in Essendon, Victoria.
- During your bridal trial, we will:
Discuss your bridal makeup inspiration/ vision board |
Conduct a colour analysis |
Conduct a skin consultation |
Trial a vast variety of different makeup products |
Analyse your facial structure/ features |
Create a record of products used to replicate on your wedding day |
To book a bridal trial, please click here.
Reception Touch Up Service
- A touch up service may be required on your wedding day. A touch up service is where Monique will be with you before your reception to touch up/ freshen up your makeup. This may include touching up your entire bridal party and any additional guests you had booked in for makeup that morning.
- A touch up service is optional and usually recommended for days with extreme weathers (heat, rain or wind) or if you have an early start (e.g. you have a tea ceremony) etc.
- You may also book in a touch up service if you are wanting to change up your look for your reception.
Travel Service
- Travel fees start at $80 and is calculated based on the total travel time. It takes into account traffic, tolls, covers any parking costs and takes into consideration the time it takes Monique to set up and pack up at the location.
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Please refer to the table below for a rough estimate on the costs:
10mins (20mins total) $80 20mins (40mins total) $110 30mins (1hr total) $140 1hr (2hrs total) $210 1.5hrs (3hrs total) $290 -
Please note that the minimum travel fee is $80 and the travel fee for all CBD and surrounding locations (e.g Docklands, Carlton etc.) start at $120 and will differ depending on CBD parking rates.
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Additionally, $350 is the maximum travel fee Monique will charge, any further distances will require an overnight stay fully covered by the client.
Early Start Fees
2am - 4am | $250 |
4am - 5am | $200 |
5am - 6am | $150 |
6am - 8am | $100 |
Deposits
- To secure your wedding date, a $200 deposit must be paid via bank transfer. This deposit is strictly non-refundable. The remaining balance owed must be paid at least 7 days before the wedding date via bank transfer or a cash payment must be ready on the day.