GUIDELINES

Wedding Preview Appointment Guidelines

Thank you for choosing Paula J. Fields Beauty. My goal is to provide every bride with a calm, elevated, and collaborative beauty experience. These guidelines are in place to ensure clarity, respect, and realistic expectations while we work together to create your wedding-day look.

Please review the following information carefully prior to your appointment.

Preparing for Makeup Services

Healthy skin is the foundation of beautiful makeup. To achieve the best possible results:

  • Please arrive with clean, makeup-free skin

  • Refrain from using retinol-based products, chemical peels, aggressive exfoliation, or any method of exfoliation your skin is not already accustomed to within 3–5 days of your appointment

  • Avoid trying new skincare products in the week leading up to your preview

  • Hydration and consistent skincare habits greatly impact results

Realistic Skin Finish Expectations

Desired makeup finishes must align with your current skin condition and skincare habits.

  • If you desire a dewy or radiant finish, the skin must be well-hydrated and supported by consistent skincare. Makeup can enhance glow, but it cannot replace hydration or long-term skin maintenance.

  • If you desire a matte or soft-matte finish, it is important to understand that compromised skin barriers or overactive oil production may limit how matte the skin can remain throughout wear.

  • If you desire a dewy finish with naturally oily or unbalanced skin, the result may appear overly shiny rather than luminous, even with professional product selection.

    I cannot create new skin.
    I can only enhance the beauty of the skin you arrive with.

    For this reason, openness to professional questions, recommendations, and adjustments is essential in achieving your most realistic and attainable wedding-day look.


Preparing for Hair Services

  • Hair must be clean, fully dry, and free of heavy products

  • Wet hair is not permitted unless previously discussed

  • Hair texture, density, length, and extension use must be disclosed in advance

  • Inspiration photos are encouraged, with the understanding that styles may be adjusted to suit your hair’s natural characteristics


Preview Appointment Structure & Expectations

Your preview appointment is designed to create one cohesive wedding-day look for hair and/or makeup.

  • The time allotted for your appointment is fair and intentional

  • We may finish early; however, time cannot be extended due to indecision

  • Constantly changing inspiration images during the appointment is not permitted

If you would like to try multiple looks, this must be:

  • Communicated prior to your appointment

  • Approved in advance

  • Subject to additional fees

This appointment is collaborative, focused, and purposeful — not exploratory without direction.

Studio Environment & Attendance

Services take place in a small, private studio environment.

  • Clients are strongly encouraged to attend alone

  • One (1) additional guest may attend only with prior approval

  • No young children are permitted

  • Absolutely no pets are allowed

These policies help maintain a calm, focused, and safe experience for all.

Communication, Conduct & Respect

Your comfort and satisfaction are important.

  • Open communication is encouraged throughout your service

  • If adjustments are needed, concerns must be expressed clearly and respectfully

  • Disrespectful language, tone, or behavior toward me or my studio will not be tolerated

Mutual respect allows for the best possible experience and results.

Right to Refuse or Discontinue Service

Paula J. Fields Beauty reserves the right to refuse or discontinue service for reasons including, but not limited to:

  • Unreasonable demands

  • Repeated indecision beyond the scope of the appointment

  • Threatening, aggressive, or inappropriate behavior

  • Any form of discrimination

  • Disrespect toward me, my property, or my studio environment

If services are discontinued due to conduct or policy violations, no refunds will be issued. If necessary, clients may be asked to leave and authorities contacted.

A Final Note

My intention is for every bride to feel cared for, confident, and excited about her wedding-day beauty. These guidelines exist to protect the experience we are creating together — not to limit it.

By confirming, attending, or receiving services, clients acknowledge and agree to these studio guidelines.

Thank you for choosing Paula J. Fields Beauty.
I look forward to providing you with an exceptional and respectful beauty experience.

— Paula J. Fields
Paula J. Fields Beauty