"Melody and her team were such a perfect match for me. I rarely wear makeup, so I wanted to be sure I still looked like myself, and they did just that…I am in love with the way she makes one’s skin look and feel so fresh. Her focus to natural products and health is so valuable. Beginning our day with facials and deep breaths was huge, for me and definitely for my excited/excitable family! I’m equally grateful for her help in setting up a skin care routine for myself, both before our day and since." - Liz B
Hello, Bride To Be!
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Melody Sopa Artistry. We are so happy you found your way to us!
The wedding planning is underway and it is our goal to provide helpful details upfront to assist in having an easy, stress free booking process.
If you connect with what you’re about to read, let's chat more this week so we can make sure all of your questions are answered.
We are here to help!
Alright, here we go!
The Wedding Morning
We strive to create a stress-free start to your wedding day, where your mental health and skin are our top priorities.
Creating Relaxing Moments for Your Special Day
Have you have been in situations where you were overstimulated and had too many people around you, loud music blaring, you couldn’t just disassociate? Well, our team is dedicated to being more than just makeup artists; we aim to craft a getting ready space so you and your group can sit back and relax as we protect your mental space.
"Adult Timeout" Experience
Introducing our signature "Adult Timeout," where we create a calming and zen atmosphere to soothe your nerves. Our thoughtfully curated playlist and how we set up on the morning of will help ease any pre-wedding jitters. We set up away from the hair and food area, which helps to achieve this vibe for you and your group.
Commitment to Skin Health
We understand the importance of skin health, especially on such an important day. Our team uses only cruelty-free, non-comedogenic, and fragrance-free skincare and makeup products. We begin the morning with rejuvenating "mini facials" to ensure everyone feels refreshed, clean, and fully prepped for makeup application.
Special Spa Treatment for the Bride
For the bride, we offer a special hydrating + cooling mask to provide relaxation and skin soothing/hydrating benefits. Imagine being pampered on a cozy couch or bed with your feet elevated, just like a spa. This unique touch not only prepares your skin but also provides a moment of calm before the excitement begins.
Unique Attention to Detail
Our ultimate goal is to support your mental well-being, allowing you to enjoy every moment of your special day with confidence and ease.
“Once I found Melody, I had no fears of mismatched foundation or overdone bronzer. I absolutely loved that Melody was an Esthetician and I took full advantage with monthly facials from her leading up to the wedding. I learned so much and my skin truly never looked better! Her philosophy around having great skin and therefore needing less makeup really spoke to me.”-Jane T
What All Applications Include
Gentle exfoliation - Only removes superficial dead skin, not a well done spray tan
Express hydration treatment
Healing toner
Custom serum
Cooling under eye de-puff patches
Oil free anti-aging moisturizer
Custom eye and foundation primer
Custom Artistry for eye shadow & liner
Cream foundation/concealer
Setting powder
Bronzer with natural contour
Custom blush & highlighter
Setting spray throughout and after
Custom false lashes
Custom lip color application
Non-sticky soothing body glow for decollate and shoulders
All of our products are fragrance and cruelty free, with a mineral base, so you will feel like the best version of yourself!
Do you or anyone in your group have sensitive skin? Don’t worry, as Estheticians, that is our specialty!
Best part: You won't look or feel like you're caked in makeup! We want your skin to look and feel like skin. And because we start the morning with your mini-facials, this ensures a smooth, long lasting makeup application.
Because we want our clients skin to look and feel like it best, we choose to not offer airbrush makeup. We customize each persons foundation and concealer, which gives a photo filter look, without having the dryness and cakey effect airbrush makeup can give.
Not a makeup gal? Not a problem. Love makeup and want more glam? We’ve got you, too.
Choose Your Package
All packages include administrative + booking fees. Outside of Milwaukee, WI - $1/mile traveled. $100 onsite fee for all weddings.
Classic Experience
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Minimum To book:
Bride’s day of makeup, and up to 4 others
This package does not include a preview appointment
Additional guests after the minimum flat rate is met: $140 per additional guest.
Package Starting at 1,200 (Bride: 500 + up to 4 others)
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Minimum To book:
Bride’s day of makeup, and up to 4 others
This package does not include a preview appointment
Additional guests after the minimum flat rate is met: $130 per additional guest.
Package Starting at 1,000 (Bride: 350 + up to 4 others)
Most Booked
V I P Experience
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Minimum To book:
Bride’s preview + concierge service + day of makeup, and up to 4 others
For the Brides preview appointment + concierge service, see next page below for details
Additional guests after the minimum flat rate is met: 140
Package starting at 1,400 (Bride: 750 combined wedding day and preview. Up to 1.5 Hours for day of)
EXAMPLE: You have 7 others in your group plus you, and your wedding is in Milwaukee, WI…
1,400 + 140 × 3 others + 300 second artist = 2,120.
Bride covers the cost of the second artist provided by Melody
Total $ per guest with 7 others, unless bride covers it: 153
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Minimum To book:
Bride’s preview + concierge service, day of makeup, and up to 4 others
Brides preview appointment + concierge service, up to 2 hours. (see next page below for details)
Additional guests after the minimum flat rate is met: 130
Package starting at 1,200 (Bride: 550 combined wedding day and preview. Up to 1.5 Hours for day of)
EXAMPLE: You have 7 others in your group plus you, and your wedding is in Milwaukee, WI…
1,200 + 130 × 3 others + 300 second artist = 1,890.
Bride covers the cost of the second artist provided by Melody
Total per guest with 7 others, unless bride covers it: 149
Luxury Experience
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Minimum To book:
Bride’s preview + concierge service
Brides day of makeup
Up to 4 others
4 additional hours of being your personal artist and behind the scenes content capturer - Images and video delivered the following morning
Additional guests after the minimum flat rate is met: 140
Package starting at 2,400
EXAMPLE: You have 7 others in your group plus you, and your wedding is in Milwaukee, WI…
2,400 + 140 × 3 others + 300 second artist = 3,980.
Bride covers the cost of the second artist provided by Melody
Total per guest with 7 others, unless bride covers it: 155
Additional
Additional Artist
Parties of 6 or more will require 1 additional artist, per Melody's discretion. Smaller parties may also require one, depending on the schedule/timing.
This rate is per additional artist, who is also a built in assistant to your groups skin prep and lip color application after everyone is dressed, in addition to the set up and tear down of the mobile makeup studio.
~$300~
Assistant
In the case of 7 people or more, it may require a makeup assistant chosen and hired by Melody, at her discretion.
~$200~
Touch-Ups
On site, personal stylist/artist if you’d like Melody or Jill to stay with you longer then the contracted end time. So if you want your artist to be with you before and after the ceremony and photos, you would have your very open personal artist for all your beauty needs
$250/each additional hour, 2 hour minimum.
Bridal Preview - Included With Only VIP and Luxury Packages
Bridal Preview - Included With Only VIP and Luxury Packages
Think of this appointment like this - It's not just getting your makeup done, it's a full concierge service!
During this appointment, we are working out all the details for your bridal look AND going over all the morning of details.
We make your morning of timeline (we’ve got it down to a science), talk about the set up and flow on the day of and the best location to set up our mobile studio in the getting ready space, talk about family/friend dynamic to avoid drama... and so much more. We run a well oiled machine over here and set everyone up for a successful, stress free wedding morning. Kind of like a morning of wedding planner!
These are typically booked a few months before the big day. This will take place at the Melody Sopa Artistry spa in Downtown Milwaukee. We will work to schedule this with you.
Next Steps:
Making Your Contract
You’re ready to make it official! Cue the champagne and a happy dance!
Melody will make a contract in the brides name that will include the total amount of people getting their makeup done, getting ready location, arrival and end time, and your investment.
It is ok if you don’t have the final number yet, but as close to it as you can for the sake of securing a second artist, if needed.
There will be a non-refundable retainer of 1/3 of the group total to officially book the date with the signed contract.
A lot of our brides will either pay for their girls/family's makeup applications as their wedding gift! The group always appreciates the extra help, especially when they have other expenses around the time of the wedding date.
