Question

Does anybody have any good recommendations for wedding day makeup near the central coast? (I will take Santa Barbara or Los Angeles too)

My only stipulations are that it doesn't cost $1000 and that I look pretty, pretty.  Any help would be oh so greatly appreciated! This part of the planning process is killing me.

{ Style Me Pretty, Pretty Please }

So I am thinking a makeup artist is in order for the big day. I absolutely do not want to look a hot mess by time the reception rolls around. I still want to look like myself, just prettier and with better hair. Possible? Lucky me, my sister is a hair stylist and will be throwing my side chignon bun thingy into place. That, I am not worried about. It is the whole makeup thing. I absolutely do not want to be strolling down he isle looking like Tammy Faye Baker. I love the natural look with a twist. Natalie Portman and Jennifer Garner have it down. So this will be my inspiration. I kind of want some super sexy eyelashes too. A la sixties sex kitten:

I think I need help finding a makeup artist though. How does one go about doing this?!? I am from San Diego but my wedding is in San Luis Obispo and I have never had my makeup done before. This could be difficult. Any suggestions? Lay it on me.