Getting ready at home in Encino
Getting ready at home is one of the most personal parts of a wedding day: your mother and sisters nearby, a grandmother watching, the photographer catching the quiet moments before the dress goes on. It also puts a lot of people, lights, and schedules into one house. A calm makeup room keeps the whole morning on track.
Before the wedding, Mahsa asks where you plan to get ready and how many people need makeup, then plans the room and the timing with you.
How to set up the makeup room
- Light: choose the room with the biggest window. Mahsa sets up facing natural light, which shows true color on skin and makes the makeup read correctly in photos.
- A tall chair or a sturdy chair plus a table: Mahsa needs a surface for her kit next to the chair.
- An outlet nearby: for lighting and tools.
- Space for the photographer: the getting-ready photos happen in the same room, so leave a clear, tidy corner.
- A quiet start: plan for the bride to be first or last in the chair, not in the middle, so there is time for final touches before photos.
The getting-ready room and photos guide has more detail on light, clutter, and where to put the dress.
Timing for the bride, mothers, and bridal party
Mahsa works backward from your photo-ready or ceremony time. Bridal makeup takes about 2 hours, and each bridal party member about 1 to 1.5 hours. For home mornings with several family members, she can bring a team of up to three trained artists so no one is rushed.
Mothers and grandmothers often want a softer, lighter look that still photographs well. Mahsa adjusts products and technique for mature skin; see mother of the bride makeup.
A preview close to home
Because the studio is next door in Tarzana, the bridal preview is easy to fit around a workday or another wedding appointment. It takes about 1 to 1.5 hours and includes a skin assessment, color matching, and refining the look around your dress and hair. Bring photos of looks you love and, if possible, wear a top close to your neckline. What happens at the bridal preview.
Pricing
- Bridal Preview: $250 at the Tarzana studio
- Bridal Makeup: $1,200, about 2 hours at your Encino location
- Bridal Party Makeup: $350 per person
- Diamond Package: $2,200, with extended touch-up coverage through the booked day
Travel is priced by location, and a 50% non-refundable deposit reserves your date. Full details are on the bridal makeup page.
Check your date
Send the bridal questionnaire, call or text (424) 230-4356, or message @makeupbymahsag on Instagram with your wedding date and where you are getting ready.
Quick question?
Ask Mahsa directly
Four questions, and Mahsa replies personally. Prefer to talk? Call or text (424) 230-4356.
Mahsa's work
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Bridal glam · crystal headpiece 
Bridal soft glam · getting ready 
Bridal makeup · veil 
Bridal soft glam · pearl headband 
Bridal glam · bouquet 
Bridal natural glam
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What clients say
5.0 rating from 30 five-star Google reviews, as of September 29, 2026. All reviews · Read reviews on Google (opens in a new tab)
Mahsa did my makeup for a wedding, and I truly could not have been happier! She made me feel so beautiful while still making sure I looked like myself.…
I’m suuuuuper picky with who I let touch my face and I’m so glad I went to Mahsa because she truly did a beautiful job glamming me. I’m a perfectionist and appreciate all the fine details and Mahsa delivered that & more. She is a true artist and knows her craft well 💄
Mahsa is a makeup queen!! I got my makeup done twice in 3 weeks because she is amazing!! I got so many compliments on my makeup because of her amazing work!! I highly recommend getting your makeup done for your special occasions with Mahsa! Thank you for your hard work & talent ❤️🤍
Mahsa is the best makeup artist I’ve ever experienced. She is incredibly talented, has a very sweet attitude, and is so patient and caring. I highly recommend her!
Questions clients ask
Do you come to my home in Encino for wedding makeup?
Yes. Mahsa Gerami travels to Encino homes, hotels, and venues on the wedding day. Travel is priced by location and included in your quote.
Where is the studio for the bridal preview?
At 18321 Ventura Blvd, Suite 680, in Tarzana, the neighboring community just west of Encino along Ventura Boulevard.
What do you need in the room to do bridal makeup at home?
A room with good natural light, a chair and a small table, and an outlet nearby. Leave a clear corner for the photographer, since getting-ready photos happen in the same room.
Can you also do makeup for my mother and bridal party at home?
Yes. Bridal Party Makeup is $350 per person, and for larger groups Mahsa brings a team of up to three trained artists.
How early should the makeup start on the wedding day?
Mahsa works backward from your photo-ready time. Plan about 2 hours for the bride and about 1 to 1.5 hours for each additional person, then she confirms a start time with you.
Do you speak Farsi?
Yes. Mahsa speaks English and Farsi, and Persian bridal makeup is her specialty.
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