Behind the Brush A Makeup Artist’s Shocking Stories of Dealing With the Worst Brides

Working as a makeup artist sounds glamorous — but behind the scenes, it’s not always blush and highlighter. One seasoned makeup artist recently opened up about her most unforgettable encounters with difficult brides, and her stories are as jaw-dropping as her makeup skills. "I’ve worked with hundreds of brides," she begins, "but there are always a few who stand out — and not in a good way." From outrageous demands to last-minute meltdowns, she’s seen it all. One bride insisted on six different makeup trials, only to go back to the first look on the wedding day. Another tried to force her makeup artist to redo the entire bridal party’s look just two hours before the ceremony — for free. But perhaps the worst experience? "There was one bride who accused me of ruining her big day because her eyeliner didn’t match her mood," she recalls with a laugh. "She threw a compact mirror across the room!" The chaos didn’t stop there — the bride later demanded a refund and left a scathing (and untrue) online review. Despite these horror stories, the makeup artist keeps her cool. "It’s all about managing emotions," she says. "Weddings are stressful, and sometimes people project that stress onto whoever is closest — and that’s often me." Her advice to other makeup artists? “Set clear boundaries, always use contracts, and remember it’s not personal. Sometimes, the bride isn’t just marrying her partner — she’s marrying her expectations, too.”