Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
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We start booking 1-1.5 years out. Our most popular months are June, September and October which tend to book up first. Due to high-demand, dates are not secured without a deposit and contract. To check our availability, fill out the bridal form under Contact and we’ll be in touch soon!
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Trials are extremely important in creating your dream look and gives you the opportunity to try multiple looks. We also want to connect with you before the big day so we can get to know each other a bit more.
Majority of our brides will lock in their wedding date first, then do the trial closer to the wedding. This is recommended to ensure we are still available for your date since our team books up very quickly.
We travel to you for the trials, or provide trials at our private studio in East Moriches, Long Island when available. The studio is located just before Westhampton Beach, NY.
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Our team are freelance stylists and artists which means we work on-location. Although the majority of the team are near the Hamptons, we have team members located near Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. We’ve traveled to Montauk, NYC, CT, Hudson Valley, Island Destinations, and more.
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Definitely– We can provide multiple stylists and artists to be there for large bridal parties to cut down on the time getting ready! We cover bridesmaids, junior bridesmaids, mother of the groom, mother of the bride, aunts, flower girls and more. Booking in advance is recommended to ensure availability and coverage for your large bridal party!
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We absolutely love glamming our moms, because they are always pleasantly surprised! We have a natural approach to makeup and have good listening skills. We make sure she is comfortable with all the looks we provide and will ensure she feels like herself. We always do a consultation with everyone to go over what they like or don’t like when it comes to makeup and hair. We’ve got this!
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We are way more than just beauty. We are customer service and operation experts. We work with your planners (or just you!) to ensure a smooth morning with a prepared beauty schedule. WIth hundreds of weddings on our roster, we are here to help with all communications, planning and logistics. Our Event Coordinator will be there with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth beauty planning process.
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All of our team members are hand-selected and trained by Founder, Cherise Loren, and by Elite’s VIP hair stylist, Xavier Silva. If you have a specific request, you may enter their name on the inquiry form to check on their availability. We do not send out individual portfolios for each team member for you to select. Cherise will personally assign each wedding to ensure a perfect match!