• Total minimum booking requirement for 2024/2025 on location wedding services (within 30 miles of Dyer, IN) is $800.00. That amount includes two makeup applications for the Bride ($300 value) and up to 5 additional full face makeup applications (valued @ $100/ea).  Additional makeup applications can also be added, above and beyond that 6 person minimum, for $100.00/ea (please see “Other Makeup Services” tab for more information on that). A more detailed breakdown of what is included in the $800 minimum is as follows: 
  • Bride’s trial run (90 minute session) and wedding day makeup application (airbrush + individual lashes to be done at both sessions).  This rate will also include travel to the bride on the wedding day (within 30 miles of Dyer IN *see below for more details on additional mileage), a complimentary bridal touch-up kit for the bride, which contains a small makeup bag, full sized lip product (lipstick or gloss), mini translucent loose powder, powder puff, mirror, qtips, mascara spoolie. ** Please note, the trial run will need to take place on a weekday (M-Th), as the weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun) are reserved for wedding bookings.  Krissy will travel to your location on the wedding day, but you will be asked to come to Krissy for the trial @ Exclusive Hair Design: 358 E. US Route 30 Schererville, IN 46375
  • **If meeting this minimum number of 6 people is not possible (due to small/no bridal party, etc.) the bride may still reserve the date by electing to pay the difference between the number of people having makeup done and the total minimum dollar amount of $800.00 required for contracting services.
    • In addition to the above-described services for the bride, the $800 minimum will also include up to 5 additional full face makeup applications (valued @ $100 ea). Those applications will include wedding day makeup only, airbrush and strip of lashes. 

The minimum of 6 people can include bridal party members, mom(s), personal attendants, Grandma’s etc. 

Once a bride wants to move forward with securing the booking I will send over a contract with further instructions.  The date is officially secured with a $200 retainer and a signed contract.  

*I do include up to 30 miles from Dyer IN (60 miles round trip in my rates). A small travel fee of $1.00/mi will also apply to those locations outside of the 30 mile radius, with the exception of brides who are getting married at “The Allure” in Chesterton, “Sandy Pines” in Demotte, and “White Oak Farms” in Michigan City.  Travel fees are waived for those locations as a courtesy to the bride, as I am part of their preferred vendors list.

For even more information on these services, please visit each of the tabs in this section to review my rates and what is included in each service.

A few other things I’d like to note: I realize that your choice of makeup artist can have a profound impact on how you feel as you start off your wedding day.  I am not only very confident in my artistry and dedication to making sure that you and your girls feel beautiful and pampered, but also in my ability to bring a lighthearted and calm presence to the “getting ready” portion of your day.  I promise to be timely, considerate and always professional and have a proven track record of upholding these standards and work ethic, for many years.  I am definitely a “people person” and something I enjoy most about what I do is getting to know my brides & their bridal party members.  I LOVE to be around love and happiness!!  There are few things more heartwarming than being with a bride on her wedding morning, making her feel pretty, while she is surrounded by her closest girls & family members.  I have laughed and cried with many of the clients in my chair and truly feel blessed to be a part of such a special day.   Choosing me to provide makeup services for you is something that I take very seriously, and consider the highest honor.

Allow me to share a few reasons why you can trust me as your wedding makeup artist:

• I strive to provide flawless makeup applications, with long-wearing results, requiring minimal touch ups
• I have 20+ years of experience under my belt, so you can be confident that you’re in the hands of a professional
• I’m a licensed and insured esthetician, who’s working under the state regulations for Indiana makeup artists
• This is not just my career, it is my passion & I do everything I can to make sure that passion reflects in my work

**Please also explore the Frequently Asked Questions section of my site, to help answer other questions you may have.  Link can be found below:

This rate will include all of the following:

• Makeup Preview/Trial Run  
  • A detailed 90 minute consultation and makeup appication will take place at your trial run appointment. During this consultation we will discuss your wedding day details, which will be taken into consideration as I am coming up with the makeup look.  Just a few of the things that we will discuss will be your wedding day color palette, dress style & color, bridesmaid dresses, flowers, wedding theme (if applicable), comfort level with makeup, etc.  I will also want to view any color swatches that you have for the wedding & reference to any pictures that you would like to show me.  I definitely encourage my brides to bring in reference images of make up looks that you love. While it is not mandatory, it does definitely help to put us on the “same page” and will give me a better idea as to what your vision is for that day.
  • The makeup application itself will include a full face of makeup, airbrushing and individual flare lashes
  • ** Please note, the trial run will need to take place on a weekday (M-Th), as the weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun) are reserved for wedding bookings.  I will travel to your location of choice on the wedding day, but you will be asked to come to me for the trial run.The trial run is done at the salon I work out of in Schererville, IN.  Also, while it is not mandatory, I prefer (and highly recommend) that we do the trial during daylight hours, so that we can take advantage of using natural lighting (since that is the lighting I will want to do the makeup in on the wedding day). 
• On-location Wedding Day Makeup Application
  • Airbrushing, a full face of makeup, and individual flare lashes
  • **Please note, I do require a minimum of 6 people for Friday, Saturday + Sunday bookings, in order to book this service. (see additional pricing under “Attendants” tab)   This 6 person minimum applies to locations within approximately 30 miles of Dyer, IN (including but not limited to: Schererville, Dyer, Highland, Munster, St. John, Crown Point, Cedar Lake, Griffith, Lowell, Merrillville, Hobart, Hammond, Valparaiso, Chesterton, Portage etc.) .  I am absolutely willing to travel beyond those limits, but the minimum # of makeup applications may increase to 7+ people, depending on the additional distance.  A small travel fee ($1.00/mi) will also apply to those locations outside of the 30 mile radius, with the exception of brides who are getting married at “The Allure” in Chesterton, “Sandy Pines” in Demotte, and “White Oak Farms” in Michigan City.  Travel fees are waived for those locations as a courtesy to the bride, as I am part of their preferred vendors list.  Please email me here: krissy@krissyv.com to inquire about my availability!  I am happy to answer any questions that you have.
• Complimentary touch up kit 
  •  In this rate I also include a complimentary touch up kit for you, at no additional cost.  This will include a full sized lip product (your choice of lipstick or lipgloss), mini jar of translucent powder w/powder puff, clean mascara wand to comb through lashes, and q-tips

Makeup for each additional person is $100 **(minimum of 5 applications, in addition to the bride, are required for Friday/Saturday/Sunday bookings within 30 miles of Dyer, IN.  Minimum requirement may increase for locations outside of that radius)

This makeup rate includes:

• Airbrushing, a full face of makeup, and a strip of false lashes
• NOTE: This rate is for wedding day makeup only. Trials are available for bridal party members at an additional cost. Please see “Other Makeup Services” tab for more information on add on services)
• **If anyone would like to upgrade to individual flare lashes, instead of the strip lash, they are welcome to do so for an additional $10.00

• Trial run for bridal party members/mom(s) = $100.00 (**90 minute appointment with consultation and full makeup application)
• Makeup for Photoshoot = $125 **Please note, if you are an upcoming contracted bride of mine, and would like to have makeup done for a wedding related photoshoot (such as an engagement photo or boudoir session), this rate will be discounted to $100, as an add on service to your contract.  The discount is also a token of my appreciation and way of saying “thank you” for hiring me to be your wedding day makeup artist!
• Upgrade from strip lashes to individual flare/tabs = +$10.00
• Touch-up service = $100/hour.  Although I do provide a touch up kit to the bride, and additional touch-ups are not usually needed, some brides have requested that I stay on site to touch-up makeup after their ceremony finishes.  This hourly rate will begin @ the time I finish all initial makeup applications and will continue until the time I am done applying all final touch ups.
• ** PLEASE NOTE: Any “ala carte” services listed below are available on the wedding day, only after the full face minimum has been met first:
• Lashes only: Strip Lashes = $15.00 OR Individual Lashes = $25.00
• Eye makeup only – with lashes: $55
• Eye makeup only – without lashes: $45  (again, the “eyes only” services listed here are available ONLY after the full face minimum requirements have been met)
• Flower girl makeup (8 yrs and under) = $20.00/ea (shimmer on eyes, cheek color, lip stain + gloss and shimmer on cheeks)
• Jr Bridesmaid (12 yrs and under) = $50.00 (this rate is for a more minimal/age appropriate full face makeup application, which includes: one color shadow on the eyes, mascara (no lashes), eyeliner, concealing of any blemishes, blush, highlighter and lip color)
• Change of location fee = $150 **this rate applies to circumstances where a bride would like for me to set up in one location to start the makeup services, then pack up and finish all makeup services at a second location. This rate covers the cost for the double set up and breakdown of my kits, travel to the second location (within 10 miles) and the downtime in between.
• I also provide makeup services for:
  • Commercial Photoshoots
  • Maternity photos
  • Boudoir
  • Engagement Sessions
  • Headshots

• MINIMUMS: There is an $800.00 minimum (makeup for bride + up to 5 others) for any on location wedding booking within Northwest Indiana (unless otherwise discussed between the artist & client) **PLEASE NOTE: This 6 person minimum applies to locations within approximately 30 miles of Dyer, IN (including but not limited to: Schererville, Dyer, Highland, Munster, St. John, Crown Point, Cedar Lake, Griffith, Lowell, Merrillville, Hobart, Hammond, Valparaiso, Chesterton, Portage etc.).  I am absolutely willing to travel beyond those limits, but the minimum # of makeup applications will increase to 7+ people, depending on the additional distance. 
• TRAVEL: There will be NO travel fees for destinations within 30 miles of my location (Dyer, Indiana).  Travel to locations outside of these limits may require a 7+ person minimum for makeup, depending on the distance.  Additional standard mileage rates will apply for locations outside of the 30 mile radius (currently $1.00/mi), with the exception of brides who are getting married at “The Allure” in Chesterton, “White Oak Farms” in Michigan City and “Sandy Pines” in Demotte.  Travel fees are waived for those locations as a courtesy, since I am listed as a preferred vendor on their referral list. 
• WEDDING DAY TIMING: I will need approximately 40 minutes per person, to complete a full face makeup application & I do prefer to allow for a 1 hour application with the bride.  I am the exclusive artist for this company and therefore will do all makeup applications myself, unless otherwise arranged in advance. Please inquire if you have any questions or concerns regarding your wedding day timing and the number of people needing makeup.  I do have options available for contracting a second artist, which will require an additional second artist fee, but this applies only to situations when there are more than 10+  people needing makeup done and the timing will not allow for me to do them all myself.  We can discuss the details of this if needed, so please don’t hesitate to ask!