Makeup Artist Invoice Example
A bridal invoice covering the trial session, wedding day makeup for the bride and party, and travel.
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| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridal trial session | 1 | £85.00 | £85.00 |
| Wedding day makeup, bride | 1 | £150.00 | £150.00 |
| Wedding day makeup, bridal party | 4 | £65.00 | £260.00 |
| Early start fee (before 7am call time) | 1 | £40.00 | £40.00 |
| Travel to venue (32 miles round trip) | 1 | £35.00 | £35.00 |
Not VAT registered, no VAT charged. Full balance due 14 days before the wedding date.
A makeup artist invoice bills a client for bridal or event makeup, whether that is a single sitting or a full wedding party. Freelance artists usually invoice after the trial and again after the event, or combine both into one invoice sent once the final numbers are confirmed.
What should a makeup artist invoice include?
- Your name or business name and contact details
- The client's name and the event date
- Trial session listed separately from the wedding day booking
- Number of people covered in a bridal party rate
- Any early start, travel or late finish fees
- Your cancellation or rebooking policy if the date changes
How to create a makeup artist invoice
- 1Add your business details. Your name, address, contact details and tax number if you are registered.
- 2Add the client. Their name and billing address. Save them to reuse next time.
- 3List the work. Break the job into clear line items the way a makeup artist bills (see below).
- 4Add tax. Apply your tax rate, or leave it at zero if you are not registered.
- 5Set payment terms and a due date. State when payment is due and how the client can pay.
- 6Download or send. Export a clean PDF, or email it to the client. No signup, no watermark.
How do you itemise a makeup artist invoice?
List the trial as its own line so the client can see it is a separate booking, not part of the wedding day fee. Break the bridal party out by headcount rather than one lump sum, and add early start or travel fees as their own lines rather than folding them into the base price, brides querying a big total want to see why it is that size. This also makes it easy to adjust the invoice if a bridesmaid is added or dropped closer to the date.
What do makeup artists typically charge?
| Region | Typical billing |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £60 to £150 for bridal makeup, £30 to £70 per bridal party member |
| United States | $100 to $300 for bridal makeup, $60 to $120 per bridal party member |
| European Union | €80 to €200 for bridal makeup |
| Australia | AU$120 to AU$280 for bridal makeup |
Indicative ranges for guidance. Your rate depends on experience, location and the job.
Do makeup artists charge tax on invoices?
Most freelance makeup artists are below the UK VAT registration threshold of £90,000 in taxable turnover, so no VAT is charged and none should appear on the invoice. If you register voluntarily or cross the threshold, you must add VAT at 20 percent and show your VAT number.
What payment terms should a makeup artist use?
A non-refundable deposit at booking is standard, with the balance due one to two weeks before the wedding date so you are not chasing payment on the morning itself. Some artists also ask for final bridal party numbers at the same time the balance is due.
Frequently asked questions
Do I charge the same rate for the trial as the wedding day?+
Most artists charge less for a trial than the wedding day booking, since it is a single face with more time to experiment. List it as its own line at its own rate.
How much should I charge for early starts?+
A flat fee for call times before 7am or 8am is common, £25 to £50 depending on how early. State the cut off time on the invoice so it is clear why the fee applies.
What if a bridesmaid cancels after I have already quoted the party rate?+
Charge for the headcount confirmed at the deposit stage unless your contract says otherwise. It is standard to require final numbers a set number of days before the wedding.
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Use this exampleLast reviewed June 2026
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