When to Book Your Wedding Mehndi and Makeup (A UK Timeline)

Good bridal artists get booked up, and the most popular dates go first. Planning your mehndi, makeup and brows into your wedding timeline early means you get the artist and the date you want — and enough breathing room to get the look exactly right.

How far in advance should you book?

For a wedding, enquire as soon as you have a date — several months ahead is ideal, particularly if you're marrying over the summer or around a major festival. This is the single most reliable way to secure your first-choice artist. For a party, Eid gathering or smaller event, a few weeks is usually enough, though earlier is always safer during busy periods.

When to schedule a makeup trial

A trial lets you test your look, colours and longevity before the day, and gives you time to tweak anything. Book it around four to eight weeks before the wedding — close enough that your skin and preferences won't have changed, but with room to adjust. Bring photos of looks you love and, if you can, wear a top in a colour close to your outfit.

Peak dates to plan around

• Summer weekends (roughly May to September) are the busiest for UK weddings.
• Dates around Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and Diwali see very high demand for mehndi.
• Bank holiday weekends fill quickly.
• If your events span several days — mehndi night, nikkah, reception — plan all of them together.

What to share when you enquire

To get an accurate answer quickly, include your wedding date, the venue or town, which services you'd like (mehndi, makeup, brows or a full package) and a rough idea of the style you're after. The more detail you share up front, the faster your booking can be confirmed.