Mobile bridal and event make-up artist

Brides and wedding parties, graduating students and their families, and guests heading to events.

A fixed price per person or per package, with extra for trials, travel and early-morning starts. Many artists ask for a deposit to hold the date.

• Make-up application on many skin tones and types
• Hygiene and kit care
• Punctual and calm under time pressure
• Social media and photo presentation

• Commercial general liability insurance, as some venues ask for proof of cover
• Whether your province or municipality requires a business licence or registration
• Cosmetic products must be in date and stored hygienically; check Health Canada guidance on cosmetics
• Skin reactions: do a patch test or ask about allergies in advance and keep a record
• Busy wedding season is short in most of Canada, so plan for quieter winter months
• Charging GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold; check with the CRA

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on the quality and range of your kit and how you present your work. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $400 to $4,000.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $4,000, depending on how many bookings you take. Estimates suggest starting at around 6 hours a week. Busy wedding season is short in most of Canada, so plan for quieter winter months.

Check whether your province or municipality requires a business licence or registration, and Health Canada guidance on cosmetics. Keep products in date and stored hygienically, ask about allergies or patch test, consider commercial general liability, and check GST/HST with the CRA.