With 2011 about to start, Powder Room stylists are really looking forward to such a busy year. We’d like to help our Brisbane brides plan their Wedding hair and make up with some helpful tips and important questions to ask when booking your Wedding day hair and makeup stylists.

Some of the questions to ask when booking your Wedding day artists:

Q. How do I guarantee the reputation of the Wedding artists I’m booking?
A. Ask your friends, work colleagues, family for recommendations. Read Wedding forums and ask other reputable Wedding suppliers, eg your Photographer, Wedding venue etc. Also look at the Website for images of real brides. Check out other blog posts by The Powder Room for the latest testimonials and picture from our previous beautiful brides. (A sneak peak below)

“Hi There,

I was so happy with my wedding day hair and makeup – Tracie did an absolutely fantastic job and i know i will definatley be recommending the powder room to other brides. I have attached a few hair and makeup photos for you.

Thanks again

Tarryn”

Q. Should you make an appointment to meet with the business for a consultation?
A. Sometimes it’s great to go and see the businesses environment, and learn more about the quality of products they use. Remember we all relate in different ways, some are more visual, feeling orientated or auditory. Powder Room offers complimentary 15 minute cupcake consultations in our new Farm studio by appointment.  We can chat about the look that your inspiration for the Wedding, whether it’s vintage, old fashioned romance or sophisticated elegance to name a few….

Q. Is the same artists that looks after you in the trial looking after you on the Wedding day?
A. An important question to ask because it’s great to be able to meet with the same stylist at your trial who will also be pampering you and your bridal party on your wedding day. At The Powder Room we always send out the same stylist to look after your wedding day hair and makeup as you met at your trial so that everything is just perfect for the big day!

Q. How much time is allowed for your Pre Wedding day hair and make up trial?
A. Your pre Wedding trial is one of the most important parts in the planning of your Wedding day hair and make up, and Powder Room trial are at our intimate Bridal studio based in New Farm, just 5 mins from the CBD.  On the Wedding day we provide a full mobile Wedding service and can come to your home or hotel.  We do also have an intimate bridal studio for those wishing to escape everyone.  Powder Room stylists allow double the time to that of the Wedding day, ie 1.5 hours for a make up trial and 2 hours for a hair trial. See Pic below of the beautiful Kelly McNamara after her trial on the weekend!

Q. What happens if your Wedding day look isn’t exactly what you had planned at the end of the trial, especially when you have paid a deposit to secure your artists?
A. For your peace of mind, The Powder Room offer a “Powder Room Promise”:

Our commitment to you!
We are truly passionate about our brides. Our commitment is to listen and to work with you, to create your dream Wedding look.
When booking with The Powder Room, we know you will love the whole experience from your trial to the Wedding day.
The Powder Room Promise is that, if at the time of your trial you are not entirely happy with your experience we will organise a complimentary re-trial, with the same stylist.
If you are still not completely happy with your second trial, we will issue you a full 100% refund of your deposit paid to The Powder Room at the original time of booking.

Helloo Ladies, I wanted to tell you all about our very 1st Wedding hair and make up showcase, what a lovely intimate night, 15 brides and their friends came along on Tuesday 2nd Feb at our studio in Boutique Bridal studio in New Farm.  A glass of champagne or punch and a piece of desert cake is just what you need after a bit day at work!  Our event was featured in the latest “Village News” paper, check it out to see if your picture is in the social pages…


Natalie from Perfect Potion started the evening, chatting about how to look after yourself in the lead up to the big day, how to avoid those pesky pimples and how to stay calm and relaxed.

It’s such a new experience planning your Wedding day and our evening was filled with lots of little tips to help you along the way.  Sarah demonstrated  airbrushed make up on our lovely model and we started with a softer more natural looking make up and then built it up to a smokier look for the evening.  Karen created a very red carpet boudoir down hairstyle with soft finger waves on the face, then transformed the hair to one side into a low chignon.

The hair was accessorised with a beautiful hair piece from “House of Windsor” and our model was dressed in a beautiful dress for “Bridal on James” new collection for 2010.

Guest Wedding suppliers included “House of Windsor“, “Bridal on James“, “Perfect Potion” and “The Welsh Lady Cakes” .  Each bride received a bag of little pressies including a pair of flexi flats, perfect size to pop in your hand bag.


Sue from The House of Windsor brought along the punch and it was such a hit that we wanted to share the recipe with you…..


Fruit Punch – Iris Collins
1 Bottle Golden Circle orange Crush Cordial (750mls)

1/2 Bottle Golden Circle Lemon Crush Cordial

1 450g Can Orange Juice

850 ml Pineapple & Orange Juice

Mix all the ingredients together and then freeze – it’s better to use small plastic containers as it then easier to make up in smaller quantities (in a jug instead of a large punch bowl).  Generally it’s better to microwave the base to free it up.

Add bottles Lemonade/Gingerale (Schweppes is better as others are too sweet)  Mix half/half for a start. adjust accordingly to taste.

We look forward to seeing you at our next Bridal Showcase, in March, date to be advised!
If you would like to catch up with some of the girls at The Powder Room we will be at the following Wedding reception showcases in the following months, come and say Hi


Indooroopilly Golf Club – Open day – Sunday 21st February 10am – 2pm

Brisbane Marriott Hotel Wedding Showcase – Fri 26 February 2010 – Sat 27,  Friday 5.30pm – 8pm; Saturday 10am – 3pm

Hillstone St Lucia Open day – Sunday 11th April – 4pm – 6pm

Novotel Brisbane - Wedding open day – Sunday 18th April 10am – 2pm