Bridal makeup artist booking, from first inquiry to the wedding morning.
Brides often contact several artists, and the one who replies quickly with clear pricing usually gets the next conversation. Alcreo sends your pricing guide right away, handles quotes and contracts with a retainer, books trials and collects every bridal party member's details before the day.
You work weekends and answer inquiries on weeknights
Makeup artists are often booked months ahead, which means a lot of admin between events:
Inquiries answered days later
A bride messages three artists on Sunday. The ones who reply first with pricing and availability usually get the call.
Quotes that go quiet
You send a quote and hear nothing, often because the couple is juggling a dozen vendors.
Contracts and retainers by hand
PDF contracts, payment apps and email threads make booking feel slow.
Bridal party details by text
Collecting names, services and timing for every bridesmaid takes dozens of messages.
Trials that don't convert
A trial goes well, but without a follow-up the final booking slips.
Reviews after the wedding
Couples are busy after the wedding and rarely leave a review unless asked at the right time.
Inquiries, contracts and wedding-day logistics in one place
It's set up for how event work actually runs: long lead times, retainers and a lot of details.
A website with your portfolio
Pages for bridal, special events, editorial and lessons, with a portfolio and an inquiry form that asks the right questions.
Quick inquiry replies
New inquiries get your pricing guide and next steps within a minute.
A bookings pipeline by event date
See each inquiry, quote, trial and booked event, with event dates and values.
Quotes, contracts and retainers
Send quotes and contracts for e-signature and collect a retainer when they sign.
Trial booking
Clients book trials online and get reminders before the appointment.
Bridal party forms
Each member of the party submits their name, services and preferences through one shared form.
Balance reminders
Reminders with a pay link go out before the event on the schedule you set.
DMs and email in one inbox
Instagram, Facebook, text and email inquiries land in one place.
Review requests after the event
After the wedding, clients get a review request at a considerate time.
From a Sunday-night inquiry to the wedding morning
A newly engaged bride messages three makeup artists on a Sunday night. Here's how the months ahead could go.
Inquiries that don't book move to a list for event and lesson offers.
This is an illustration of how the system can work, not a specific customer's results.
- Sun 9:10 PMInquiryShe submits your form with the date, location and party size. Your pricing guide goes out within a minute.
- MonQuote sentYou send a custom quote. Follow-up starts.
- Day 6QuestionsShe asks whether you travel to the venue. Follow-up pauses while you answer.
- Day 8Signed with retainerShe signs the contract and pays the retainer online.
- Month 6Party details and balanceEach bridesmaid submits their services through the party form, and the balance reminder goes out.
- WeddingEvent and reviewThe morning runs on schedule. A review request goes out two weeks later.
Set up for the work you book
Bridal, events and editorial work each need a different flow.
Bridal and weddings
High-value bookings planned months ahead.
- Inquiry forms with event details
- Contracts and retainers
- Trial booking
- Bridal party forms
Special events
Proms, galas and photo sessions.
- Group request forms
- Deposits
- Event-day reminders
- Review requests
Editorial and lessons
Shoots, brands and private lessons.
- Quotes and invoices
- Detail forms
- Lesson booking
- Past-client follow-up
Replace the DMs, PDFs and payment apps
Many makeup artists run on DMs, a PDF contract, a payment app and a notes app full of bridal party details. It holds together until peak season.
Alcreo keeps inquiries, quotes, contracts, retainers, trials, party forms, payments and reviews together, and it runs from your phone.
During setup we import your past clients so review requests and seasonal offers can start right away.
Is Alcreo a good fit for your business?
It suits solo artists and small bridal beauty teams.
A good fit if
- Inquiries sometimes wait days for a reply
- You manage contracts and retainers by hand
- Bridal party details take dozens of messages
- You'd like more reviews after weddings
Probably not the right tool if
- You mainly sell makeup products online
- You work exclusively through an agency that books for you
- Your current client management tool already handles contracts and party forms well
Quick, clear communication couples asked for
Couples want prompt answers, and only the messages they agreed to receive.
Consent on every form
Forms include clear, unchecked texting consent with links to your privacy policy and terms.
Opt-outs honored automatically
STOP replies and email unsubscribes are honored right away.
Registered business texting
We help you register your number for A2P 10DLC, which mobile carriers require for business texting from local numbers.
Policies that stay current
Growth includes an auto-updating privacy policy, terms and cookie consent for your website. On Launch it's a $20/month add-on.
This is general information, not legal advice. Talk to your own advisor about the rules that apply to your business and your state.
What your makeup business website could look like
An elegant portfolio site with an inquiry form that captures every detail.
Service and city pages help you show up for searches like "bridal makeup artist in [your city]" and "wedding hair and makeup near me." A strong portfolio, a clear process and reviews help couples choose you.
What happens after you sign up
You don't have to learn the software on your own. Here's what the first week looks like.
One onboarding call
We learn how your makeup business works today, which tools you're keeping and what to fix first.
Your website and phone number
We build your website or connect your current one. Keep your number by forwarding or porting it, or get a new local number.
Your contacts and starter setup
We import your contacts, load the standard pipeline and turn on the starter automations that fit. You can rename stages and edit messages any time.
Live in under a week, with support after
Most accounts are running in under a week, though texting registration depends on the carriers. After launch, support helps when you want to change something.
Plans for makeup artists
Both plans are month-to-month, set up for you, and your first 30 days are free.
Launch
$497 setup · first 30 days free
- ✓5–6 page website with service pages and portfolio
- ✓CRM, bookings pipeline and follow-up
- ✓Inquiry forms, social inbox and texting
- ✓Contracts, retainers, balance reminders and reviews
- ✓Unlimited AI agents (fair use)
- ✓Up to 5 users
- ✓Compliance add-on: +$20/month
Growth
$997 setup · first 30 days free
- ✓Up to 35-page SEO website with service and city pages
- ✓Inquiry follow-up, trial and review buildout
- ✓Everything in Launch
- ✓3 website edits every month
- ✓Unlimited users and priority support
- ✓Compliance included
Phone, texting, email and AI usage is billed separately based on what you use. If you cancel in the first 30 days, there's no monthly charge, but the setup fee isn't refunded. Moving from Launch to Growth costs the $500 difference in setup fees. Google ad spend is paid directly to Google. Google decides Local Services Ads eligibility for each business type and area.
AI for the routine work, with your team in charge
For a makeup artist, AI handles the replies you send over and over, like availability, travel fees and how trials work, and drafts quote follow-ups so they go out during the season instead of after it.
You decide what AI handles. Anything that needs judgment, or a personal touch, stays with your team.
Describe a workflow in plain English
Type something like "when a wedding quote is sent, email a check-in on day 3, text on day 6 and create a call task on day 9 unless they sign" and the AI builder drafts the automation. You review it, adjust the timing or wording, and turn it on.
An assistant for routine questions
AI agents can answer common questions, collect details and book appointments by chat or text, in many languages. You decide what they say and when a person takes over.
Help drafting messages
Draft reminders and replies faster, then edit them to sound like your business.
Help when you want to change something
We show you the AI tools during onboarding, and support can help you adjust an automation later instead of starting over.
Questions from makeup artists
Don't see yours? Book a 15-minute call and ask us directly.
How quickly do inquiries get a reply?+
Within about a minute. New inquiries get your pricing guide and next steps, and you're notified.
Can I send contracts and collect retainers?+
Yes. Send contracts for e-signature and collect the retainer when they sign.
How do bridal party forms work?+
You share one form with the party, and each member submits their name, services and preferences.
Can I send balance reminders?+
Yes. Reminders with a pay link go out before the event on the schedule you set.
Does it work for a team of artists?+
Yes. Each artist can have their own calendar, and you can see all events in one pipeline.
How long does setup take?+
Most businesses are up and running in under a week, starting with one onboarding call. Texting registration is approved by the mobile carriers, and their timing varies.
Can I keep my phone number and my current website?+
Yes. We can forward or port your number, or set up a new local one. If you like your current website, we can connect it to your account at the same plan price.
What does it cost, and what's billed separately?+
Launch is $297 a month plus a $497 setup fee. Growth is $597 a month plus a $997 setup fee. Both are month-to-month with the first 30 days free. Phone, texting, email and AI usage is billed separately based on use.
What happens if I cancel?+
Cancel in the first 30 days and there's no monthly charge, though the setup fee isn't refunded. After that there's no long-term contract. Closed accounts are paused for 30 days, and we'll send your contacts and website code on request. Your domain stays yours.
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