Since releasing this video, I've developed my own Bridal Contract Templates! They are Google Docs so as long as you have a Google account they can be accessed from anywhere in the world :) I also have Bridal Consultation Templates and well as Accounting Templates. SHOP THE TEMPLATES: shopjulieruby.com/
Loved this video!! I’m a makeup artist in mainly film & TV but I have a few weddings booked for this summer - one app that I use constantly and CANNOT believe is free is adobe sign and fill. I use it for every contract sent to me and I tell other people about it every chance I get. Can’t recommend it enough! I’ll cry the day they charge for it. Haha
Haha It'll be okay I promise!!! I don't share my contract word for word just because it's personalized to myself, but don't feel discouraged! I know it can be super overwhelming, but just take it section by section. I think I've changed my contract maybe 6 times in the last 3 years and I've now finally gotten it to where I want it. It'll always be changing depending on different things that you may think of or things that happen in your career so your first contract won't be perfect and that's okay! :)
I have a question about your cancellation clause, and I hope this makes sense when i type it out lol. So you said you give clients up to 4 weeks to cancel assuming they book you 4 weeks before their event date. My question is, what if you get booked as like a last minute thing, do you take last minute clients and what is the cancellation policy and fee for that? Scenario: Let’s say there were issues with the first makeup artist and the client finds you and wants to book with you, but it is outside of the 4 weeks. Not saying that this has or will ever happen, but let’s say they book you two weeks from their event date, then end up canceling before their event date!
London Clark Wow this is a really great question! I will say that I normally don’t have the availability to take clients within a month (I’m usually booked up several months in advance) so personally I’ve never had to deal with a scenario like this! However, if this were to happen to me, my cancellation policy for the 4 weeks period would still be valid since it’s in my contract that way no matter when they book. I hope that made sense!
Very informative thank you! I'm just wondering, you know how you mentioned that if a client cancels with less than 4 weeks till the event, they must pay 75% of the total free. How is this enforcible?, and how would you actually get them to pay that to you? I imagine that they would just block you and move on, no?
Hey this is a great question! Luckily I’ve never had a client not pay. This is why it’s important to have contracts since they are legally binding documents once signed. You can technically take them to small claims court where they’d be responsible for lawyer fees and also paying you. People usually don’t want that much of a headache so they’ll most likely pay you if it came down to that.
Julie I have a question, Have you ever been late either because someone gave you wrong directions. I know generally people use GPS but it still can happen because maybe they said they would be in 1 place and you had to trapse around looking for them because it was a big place and they were not where they said they would be?
Yes that actually just happened recently but luckily it all worked out because the bride wasn’t there yet either. However, it still is your responsibility to double check with them before you show up to a location. If they give you the wrong location though hopefully they should understand that it was their fault. The only thing you can do at that point is try to shortcut the apps a little to make sure you still get done on time.
Thank you! This is so helpful. I need to set up a contract. I’m trying to get my packages set up. I have been doing touch up kits for lips but I have been back and forth on how much lip product I put in the touch up kit without giving away too much product. Can you please advise what you put in your touch up kits pllllleeeeaaase?
Glad this was helpful! I am actually going to be launching a whole business kit for makeup artists soon that you may be interested in. I posted a video talking about it: ruclips.net/video/12L3f3QKDVA/видео.html Also, I see you already found my touch up kit video so that's great!
This is helpful. Do you have an onboarding system when a bride books with you? In other words, a series of communications that go out sharing information on what to expect, etc?
Great question! A lot of the questions that a bride may need to know is actually on the FAQ section of my website so a lot of the times the only thing I’ll have to talk about with them is pricing :). I’m not sure if that answered your question or not!
Hi Julie thank you for all your videos. So helpful and informative for me beginner bridal makeup artist. Are these templates bridal contract any good for me here in UK. I'm guessing yes but I want make sure before I order 1 from u. Thank you for your help Anna x
Hi Anna! You are so welcome :) Yes the contracts are good worldwide. They are just Google Docs so as long as you have a Google account you can access them from anywhere!
@@annafrantova9682 Since it’s a Google Doc, it can be completely customized! It doesn’t have a COVID clause since I wanted it to be more universal for ppl so it can be added in :) there is spots in red that will need to be changed no matter what since ppl have difference prices and policies.
I once heard a UK based makeup artist talk about being insured. Do you know anything about getting an insurance policy to protect in case of someone accidentally getting (god forbid) an infection or some kind of eye/skin injury?
Yes it’s called liability insurance or business insurance :) I do have it myself. If you speak to an insurance broker in your area they’ll be able to help!
Since releasing this video, I've developed my own Bridal Contract Templates! They are Google Docs so as long as you have a Google account they can be accessed from anywhere in the world :) I also have Bridal Consultation Templates and well as Accounting Templates.
SHOP THE TEMPLATES: shopjulieruby.com/
Loved this video!! I’m a makeup artist in mainly film & TV but I have a few weddings booked for this summer - one app that I use constantly and CANNOT believe is free is adobe sign and fill. I use it for every contract sent to me and I tell other people about it every chance I get. Can’t recommend it enough! I’ll cry the day they charge for it. Haha
Thank you Cait! Do you use Hello Sign as well or are you referring to another program?
@@julieruby I do not use hello sign! I was just totally giving free advertising to adobe sign and fill 😂
This is SO incredibly helpful! and you are so kind to provide a template to help others in your field! ❤️
I’m so glad you enjoyed the video!! Yes I definitely want to provide resources for other artists. I know how much I struggled when I first started!
Thank you so much for making this video! It was super informative. Now I'm off to make a bridal contract lol
Yay so glad it was helpful! Good luck with your contract :)
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Thank you for creating this video.🙏🏻🙏🏻 learning so much from you.
You are so welcome!! I’m glad you got some great info to create your own contract :)
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Glad you found that video helpful!!
This is so extremely helpful! Thank you for making this video 😊
Danielle Naum You’re so welcome!!! I’m so glad my video was helpful for you ❤️
These help alot. absolutely love the information you give wholeheartedly ♥️
reesh aaa I’m so glad to hear that!! I’m so glad my videos have helped :)
This was so informative and helpful!
So glad to hear that Gabrielle! Hopefully its helped you make a solid bridal contract :)
So much great info !
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Glad you found it helpful! I also have templates for sale for these as well on shopjulieruby.com if you wanted to check them out :)
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Thank you for sharing. This was really helpful
You're so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
I love how informative this is 🥰
Thank you so much! :)
Very helpful, thanks ! 🥰
So glad to hear that Celina! :)
Thank you Julie new subbie here ! Thank you for all the info !~
Thanks so much for subscribing 😘 I’m so glad the videos are helpful!!
Omg I need your template because its sooooo much to remember and I dont think I included everything I should.
YES IM STRESSING OUT ABOUT IT LOL
Haha It'll be okay I promise!!! I don't share my contract word for word just because it's personalized to myself, but don't feel discouraged! I know it can be super overwhelming, but just take it section by section.
I think I've changed my contract maybe 6 times in the last 3 years and I've now finally gotten it to where I want it. It'll always be changing depending on different things that you may think of or things that happen in your career so your first contract won't be perfect and that's okay! :)
I have a question about your cancellation clause, and I hope this makes sense when i type it out lol.
So you said you give clients up to 4 weeks to cancel assuming they book you 4 weeks before their event date. My question is, what if you get booked as like a last minute thing, do you take last minute clients and what is the cancellation policy and fee for that?
Scenario:
Let’s say there were issues with the first makeup artist and the client finds you and wants to book with you, but it is outside of the 4 weeks. Not saying that this has or will ever happen, but let’s say they book you two weeks from their event date, then end up canceling before their event date!
London Clark Wow this is a really great question! I will say that I normally don’t have the availability to take clients within a month (I’m usually booked up several months in advance) so personally I’ve never had to deal with a scenario like this!
However, if this were to happen to me, my cancellation policy for the 4 weeks period would still be valid since it’s in my contract that way no matter when they book. I hope that made sense!
Julie Ruby Thanks for responding. That makes sense!
Wow you never dealt with this problem as a newbie? What a blessing to be booked so far in advance!
Very informative thank you! I'm just wondering, you know how you mentioned that if a client cancels with less than 4 weeks till the event, they must pay 75% of the total free. How is this enforcible?, and how would you actually get them to pay that to you? I imagine that they would just block you and move on, no?
Hey this is a great question! Luckily I’ve never had a client not pay. This is why it’s important to have contracts since they are legally binding documents once signed. You can technically take them to small claims court where they’d be responsible for lawyer fees and also paying you. People usually don’t want that much of a headache so they’ll most likely pay you if it came down to that.
@@julieruby That makes great sense and I'm glad you haven't had to deal with that 👍
AMAZING Video!! One question tho, do you also charge for trials that you give to the clients?
Thank you so much! I wrap my trial pricing into the overall package price :)
Thank you so.much
queen Rania You’re so welcome! 🥰
Julie I have a question, Have you ever been late either because someone gave you wrong directions. I know generally people use GPS but it still can happen because maybe they said they would be in 1 place and you had to trapse around looking for them because it was a big place and they were not where they said they would be?
Yes that actually just happened recently but luckily it all worked out because the bride wasn’t there yet either. However, it still is your responsibility to double check with them before you show up to a location. If they give you the wrong location though hopefully they should understand that it was their fault. The only thing you can do at that point is try to shortcut the apps a little to make sure you still get done on time.
Hey babe, what editing apps do you use to edit! I enjoy your new transitions, thank you for sharing info that matters!
So right now I just film on my iPhone so I just have iMovie and Splice (I mainly use this for the time lapses and music) 😁
Thank you! This is so helpful. I need to set up a contract. I’m trying to get my packages set up. I have been doing touch up kits for lips but I have been back and forth on how much lip product I put in the touch up kit without giving away too much product. Can you please advise what you put in your touch up kits pllllleeeeaaase?
Glad this was helpful! I am actually going to be launching a whole business kit for makeup artists soon that you may be interested in. I posted a video talking about it: ruclips.net/video/12L3f3QKDVA/видео.html
Also, I see you already found my touch up kit video so that's great!
Hey Julie! Do you ever write a contract for assistant MUA’S if you have to bring one along with you?
Hi! I don’t personally have a separate contract, but include a clause in my main one for secondary artists :)
This is helpful. Do you have an onboarding system when a bride books with you? In other words, a series of communications that go out sharing information on what to expect, etc?
Great question! A lot of the questions that a bride may need to know is actually on the FAQ section of my website so a lot of the times the only thing I’ll have to talk about with them is pricing :). I’m not sure if that answered your question or not!
@@julieruby Yes thank you.
Hey Julie! I purchased ur contact template and tried using hello sign and it’s so confusing! What do you use?
Thanks so much for your purchase!! I do also use Hello Sign :) is there something specific you can’t figure out?
Hi Julie thank you for all your videos. So helpful and informative for me beginner bridal makeup artist. Are these templates bridal contract any good for me here in UK. I'm guessing yes but I want make sure before I order 1 from u. Thank you for your help Anna x
Hi Anna! You are so welcome :) Yes the contracts are good worldwide. They are just Google Docs so as long as you have a Google account you can access them from anywhere!
@@julieruby thank you so much Julie I will purchase my template this weekend. Anna x
@@annafrantova9682 You’re going to love it!! Saves a lot of headaches!! 😂
@@julieruby I bet 😆 do u have part in it about covid and transferring deposit because of this reason or will I be able to add it to it xx
@@annafrantova9682 Since it’s a Google Doc, it can be completely customized! It doesn’t have a COVID clause since I wanted it to be more universal for ppl so it can be added in :) there is spots in red that will need to be changed no matter what since ppl have difference prices and policies.
I once heard a UK based makeup artist talk about being insured. Do you know anything about getting an insurance policy to protect in case of someone accidentally getting (god forbid) an infection or some kind of eye/skin injury?
Yes it’s called liability insurance or business insurance :) I do have it myself. If you speak to an insurance broker in your area they’ll be able to help!
@@julieruby thanks!!