Frequently Asked Questions

  • Black Orchid Bridal is owned and led by Gina Vallejos, a seasoned professional in the beauty industry since 2006. Gina understands that feeling beautiful on your wedding day goes hand-in-hand with feeling relaxed and supported. She works directly with each bride to coordinate artists, manage details, and ensure a seamless experience from inquiry to “I do.”

    • Prompt email responses within 48 hours (unless otherwise noted)

    • Secured professional artists for your wedding date

    • A custom, detailed beauty schedule

    • Organized invoicing and communication

  • The booking fee is a non-refundable administrative charge and is not applied toward your final service total. It covers behind-the-scenes coordination including artist scheduling, timeline creation, and client communication.

  • Our team is made up of highly skilled freelance artists who specialize in bridal hair and makeup. Each artist works independently in their own studio space and shares a passion for creating elevated looks for special occasions.

  • We are a fully on-site team. We travel to your location — whether it's a venue, hotel, or private residence — to provide a stress-free, getting-ready experience.

  • Yes. The first 15 miles from our home base (180 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53204) are complimentary. Beyond that, travel is billed at $1 per mile, round trip.

  • $150 for hair and $150 for makeup and the artist who does the trial will be the same artist working the wedding

  • To ensure your look lasts all day and meets our quality standards, artists only apply lashes from our professional kit. Personal lashes will not be applied.

  • Yes, depending on the size of your party and the time frame, we may assign multiple artists to ensure everyone is ready on schedule.

  • Yes. We require a minimum of 5 services per artist (e.g., 3 hair + 2 makeup = 5 total).