Engagement and Pre-Wedding Makeup Services
Your engagement or Roka is the perfect moment to experiment with a look that feels like you, just elevated. I specialize in creating polished, camera-ready styles that handle Mumbai's humidity while keeping you comfortable all day.
A beautiful couple on their engagement day. I created a soft glam look for the bride with a focus on glowing skin and subtle eye makeup to match her pastel blue lehenga.
This video shows the final reveal of a pastel bride's engagement look. You can see the shimmering lavender eyeshadow, flawless HD makeup base, and soft curls with floral details in motion.
A lovely portrait of a couple at their engagement ceremony. The bride's makeup is soft and minimal, with a pink toned palette to match her pastel pink lehenga and diamond jewelry.
A candid moment between the couple. The bride's makeup is designed to look flawless from every angle, with a focus on a radiant base and soft, defined features for her ring ceremony.
This photo captures the bride during her engagement ceremony. The makeup features a shimmery pink and lavender eye look, paired with a natural base and wavy curls for a romantic feel.
A happy, candid shot of the bride at her engagement party. Her minimal makeup look with soft wavy hair ensures she looks fresh and radiant throughout the celebration.
A smiling bride-to-be. This close up shows the subtle and clean makeup application, designed to enhance her natural features for her engagement day.
Laughter and joy at an engagement party. The makeup is designed to be long lasting and photogenic, keeping the bride looking perfect through all the special moments.
The couple posing for a photo. The bride's makeup is a minimal glam style, perfect for a modern bride who wants to look polished yet natural.
A fun, twirling shot of the engagement couple. The makeup and hair are secured to stay perfect even while dancing and celebrating.
About Engagement & Pre-Wedding Glam
For your engagement, I prioritize a skin-first approach using luxury prep products like Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream. This ensures your base remains flawless throughout the ceremony and photography, preventing the heavy, cakey feel that often comes with traditional bridal makeup.
Engagement ceremonies often involve more candid photography and interaction with family, so I focus on a finish that looks beautiful in person and under event lighting. I use long-lasting HD foundations from brands like Estée Lauder and MAC, which are specifically chosen to hold up against sweat and humidity in the Mumbai climate.
My typical process starts with assessing your outfit and the venue lighting. If you prefer a minimal, dewy aesthetic to match a pastel lehenga, I focus on cream-based highlights and soft, skin-enhancing tones. If you want a more dramatic feel, I move toward 3D mink lashes and sharper, defined eye work. I also handle hairstyling—whether you want soft, voluminous waves for a romantic look or a textured bun for a formal event.
Because I come to your venue, I coordinate closely with you on logistics. The session usually takes about 2.5 to 3 hours, which includes skin prep, makeup application, hair styling, and assistance with final touches like draping or jewelry placement. My goal is to ensure you feel confident and ready before the first guest arrives, without the stress of managing your own look.
Pooja Choudhary
I am Pooja, a City & Guilds certified makeup artist based in Mumbai. I believe makeup should enhance your natural features rather than mask them, especially for events where you are meeting family and taking endless photos. I keep my kit stocked with professional essentials and my techniques focused on making you feel confident and comfortable.
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