Start by submitting an inquiry with your wedding date, location, service needs, and ideal ready-by time. I’ll review the details and, if your date is available, send over your proposal and agreement. Your date is officially reserved once your agreement is signed and the 40% booking retainer is received.

Earlier is always better, especially for Saturdays, peak wedding months, and larger parties requiring a team. Availability changes throughout the year, though, so it’s always worth reaching out — even if your wedding is approaching quickly.

Absolutely. Your beauty plan is built around your priorities, party size, timeline, and the kind of support you want. If you’re working within a particular budget, we can adjust the scope of services and create a proposal that makes sense for your wedding.

The Bridal Beauty Edit is personalized beauty direction created around you and your wedding.

It brings together your hair, makeup, gown, veil, accessories, coloring, inspiration, and overall aesthetic so your look feels cohesive and intentional — not something we’re figuring out for the first time on wedding morning.

Your Bridal Preview is where we bring your beauty direction to life before the wedding.

We test the hair and makeup, make thoughtful refinements, learn how everything performs on you, and document the decisions we want to carry into the wedding day.

Your team is based on your number of services, ready-by time, styling needs, and overall wedding-morning timeline.

Larger parties or condensed timelines may require additional artists so everyone can be finished comfortably and on schedule.

Yes. Inclusive artistry is part of the Contessa standard. We work across skin tones, ages, hair types, textures, and personal styles, with the goal of creating polished bridal beauty that still feels distinctly like you.

Yes. Extension needs vary depending on the type of extensions, your natural hair, and the style you’re creating. Let us know what you plan to use during the planning process so we can determine the appropriate preparation, timing, and any applicable service fee.

Yes. Extended beauty support can include touch-ups, veil or accessory changes, hairstyle adjustments, or a second beauty look depending on your timeline and artist availability. Additional coverage is quoted based on the level of support you need.

Travel within the first 30 round-trip miles is included, with additional travel billed at $1 per additional round-trip mile. Depending on your wedding, additional considerations may include parking or tolls, early start times, additional staffing, rush bookings, or select high-demand dates. Any applicable costs will be clearly outlined before you book.