Mermaid FAQs
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Mermaids cannot walk after putting their tail on! In order to get into the pool, the mermaid will need up to 10 minutes of time to wiggle into her tail before entering water or sitting down. Most events distract the guests temporarily away from the setup location, use our rolling cart, or the mermaid may be carried by 2+ able bodied people.
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We create magical experience tailored to each event. The value is in our quality, training, and execution of our service.
While the cost covers a myriad of details like time and tasks that must be completed by the mermaid for your event. This includes matters like travel costs, and time to get ready for the event. Mermaids also handle heavy equipment, use special cosmetic and hair products meant for water, and have to upkeep physical fitness to be able to swim in costume. Our costumes almost always require repair after each event as well, from washing and rinsing, to sewing, gluing, and painting to maintain the item.
Having multiple fins is necessary as well to be able to cater to our curious clients; a quality fabric tail can start at $500 and go up into the several thousand! These tails are considered to be wearable art and require a substantial amount of time to care for after use; most mermaids consider a good portion of the appearance fee to cover the wear and tear of the tail.Certifications and other training is also a large piece of the puzzle, so when you book with us, you can trust you are getting great service by a real professional!
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Fabric tails are typically supported by a hybrid/vinyl monofin and have seams from the sewing - they look great in photos but aren’t as realistic up close. This option is great for younger children as older kids might notice seams or zippers.
Hybrid tails have a silicone monofin and are often custom made such that the fabrics are thicker, textured, and/or 3D printed for realism. These are great for photos and swimming, but they get wear and tear easily due to the fabric.
Silicone tails are considered to be luxury mermaid tails because of their realism and behavior in water. They are expensive, heavy, and require specialized knowledge to both repair and use. Silicone tails weigh 30+ pounds and often require lubricant to get into. For the height of realism, or perhaps a very skeptical mermaid believer, silicone mermaids are the way to go! -
Anything and everything, land, air, and sea! Here is a non-exhaustive list of the events we perform at:
Children’s birthday parties, adult birthday parties, family reunions/gatherings, wedding receptions, bachelorette/bachelor parties, daycares, elementary school classrooms/assemblies, high-school swim practice, libraries, vendor fairs, parades, festivals of all kinds, block parties, company parties/picnics, realty home showings, business openings, gym pools, bars and lounges, hotel pools and openings, apartment community parties, renaissance fairs, and many more!
Other Common FAQs
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We will share a link to your photos 2-3 business days after your session, 5-7 business days if you requested any edits.
For larger events, like Weddings or Quinceanera's, we will take an average 7-10 business days to.
These links are directed to our site and are custom—only visible to you and whoever you share the link with. Photos can be downloaded one at a time, or if you purchased your full gallery, you will receive an external link to a folder with all your photos.
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While each photographer has their own equipment, we all use DSLR or mirrorless cameras - no smartphone sessions here! We also have a portable setup that includes a background and lighting, so you don't need to stress about sacrificing quality at different locations.
Our rented location studios hold a bit more freedom and we can bring water elements, confetti cannons, color powders, and more to create truly custom looks—from mermaids and sirens, to villains, to just magic in the air!
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We take all forms of commissions without limitations, and we are always up for a challenge. If you fill out an inquiry, we can consider your expectations and provide our ideas and mediums to realize them.
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All custom commissions take a minimum of 5-10 days to process and complete. Depending on the size of your project it could be a longer or shorter period to fulfill. Upon inquiry, mention any deadlines you have so we can give you a realistic timeframe.
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