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Spray tan: a wedding guide

A spray tan artist gives an airbrush tan. Most people get the tan a day or two before.

When couples book this

About 7 months before your wedding.

Still deciding the wedding

Your wishlist

Answer these before you meet anyone.

  • Who do you want a spray tan for?

    The party size you're planning for.

  • What shade are you going for?

  • Where would you like the tan to happen?

    Whether you want someone who travels to you.

Comparing your options

What to ask each one

  • Where is it happening?

How it’s usually priced

Usually priced per service.

Possible extras: Trial session, Travel / on-location fee.

Booked and settling details

What you settle once booked

  • Who's getting a spray tan?

  • Shade, skin notes, and prep plan

    Shade preference per person, plus the before-and-after care the artist recommends — exfoliation timing, what to wear, first-shower timing.

What to look over

Correct these details as needed.

  • How many people booked?

    The same headcount as hair and makeup.

For businesses

The brief a couple sends you has these sections:

See a sample brief