Terms and Conditions

01. RETAINER & BOOKING

A non-refundable retainer of is required to secure your wedding date. This retainer will be applied toward the total balance due. Your date is not confirmed until the retainer is received and this agreement is signed by both parties.

02. FINAL PAYMENT

Final payment is due in full no later than 6 weeks prior to the wedding date. Failure to submit final payment by the due date may result in cancellation of services at the Artist's discretion.

03. CANCELLATION BY CLIENT

All retainer payments are non-refundable. If the Client cancels within 90 days of the wedding date, 50% of the remaining balance is due. Cancellations within 30 days of the wedding date require payment of the full contracted amount.

04. CANCELLATION BY ARTIST

In the unlikely event any hair and/or makeup artist(s) are unable to fulfill their commitment due to illness, emergency, or circumstances beyond our control, Studio Standard Beauty will make every effort to provide a qualified replacement artist. If no replacement is available, all payments received will be refunded in full. This constitutes the limit of our liability.

05. SERVICE MINIMUM

A minimum booking fee applies for parties requiring fewer than 7 services per artist on the wedding date. This fee is calculated at the time of booking and included in the contract total.

06. TRAVEL, PARKING & ACCOMMODATION

Travel and parking fees are the responsibility of the Client and will be assessed based on the getting-ready location. For weddings located 2 or more hours from Chicago, overnight accommodation for the Artist(s) is required and arranged at the Client’s expense. All applicable fees are itemized in the services section in the contract.

For getting-ready locations in downtown Chicago or any other downtown city area, the Client is responsible for arranging valet parking for each Studio Standard Beauty artist on the day of the event. Valet parking charges are billed directly to the Client’s hotel room and are a separate charge not included in or itemized within the fees in the contract. The Client must provide any necessary parking or check-in details to Studio Standard Beauty prior to the event date.

07. EARLY MORNING FEE

Services or travel beginning before 7:00am are subject to an additional early morning fee per artist. This fee is reflected in the total above.

08. TIMELINE & COOPERATION

The Client agrees to provide a finalized wedding morning timeline no later than 4 weeks prior to the wedding date. Studio Standard Beauty will prepare a service schedule based on party size and agreed start time. We ask that all members of the bridal party be available and ready at their scheduled times. Delays caused by late arrivals may result in abbreviated services or additional fees. If coordination with other vendors is required, the Client must provide the name and contact information for each relevant vendor no later than 4 weeks prior to the wedding date.

09. CONDUCT & ENVIRONMENT

The Client agrees to provide a clean, well-lit, and comfortable working space for the Artist. Excessive noise, intoxicated behavior, or environments deemed unsafe may result in the Artist discontinuing services without refund. Studio Standard Beauty reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who is disrespectful or abusive toward our team.

10. ALLERGIES & SKIN CONDITIONS

It is the Client's responsibility to inform Studio Standard Beauty of any known allergies, skin sensitivities, or medical conditions prior to the appointment. Studio Standard Beauty is not liable for reactions resulting from undisclosed conditions. A patch test may be requested prior to the wedding day if needed.

11. PHOTOGRAPHY & SOCIAL MEDIA

Studio Standard Beauty reserves the right to photograph and/or video the completed work for use on our website, social media, and marketing materials, unless the Client requests otherwise in writing. Client photos will never be sold to third parties. Client can opt out of photography/social media use by emailing us in writing at contact@studiostandardbeauty.com.

12.SHARING OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS

If professional photographs are taken on the wedding/event date featuring hair and/or makeup services provided by Studio Standard Beauty, the Client agrees to share up to three images for use in Studio Standard Beauty portfolio, website, and promotional materials. By initialing below, the Client confirms it is their responsibility to ensure that sharing these images is permitted under the terms of their photographer's contract. Studio Standard Beauty will handle all shared images with care and assumes no liability for third-party copyright claims arising from images provided by the Client.

We also kindly ask that if the Client and/or their photographer share images featuring our work on social media, please credit @studiostandardbeauty. We love celebrating our brides and will always do our best to reshare.

12. COMMUNICATION

All communication regarding this agreement, including questions, changes, cancellations, and vendor coordination, must be

directed to Studio Standard Beauty at contact@studiostandardbeauty.com. This ensures all requests are received,

documented, and responded to in a timely manner.

13. CHANGES TO SERVICES

Any additions or changes to the booked services must be requested in writing and confirmed by Studio Standard Beauty.

Changes are subject to availability and may affect the total price. Additions within 6 weeks of the wedding date must be paid

in full at time of confirmed request. Reductions in services within 90 days of the wedding date do not reduce the contracted

total.