Research before reaching out

Wedding makeup artists & hairstylists should have an online presence with a bridal portfolio of their work. Find someone with an aesthetic you love; every artist's style will vary and you should choose one which fits with you, to achieve the look you want on your big day.

Read reviews

You want a wedding makeup artist & hairstylist who'll be on time, do beautiful work and add a positive vibe to your day. Pay attention if previous clients report bad experiences with a wedding supplier.

Consider skin tones, skin type, and age

If your bridal party has a range of skin tones, ages, and requirements, make sure your wedding makeup artist and assistants are experienced and talented working with everyone.

For such an important day, pick someone professional, qualified, insured, and registered, who has vast experience at many weddings who will guide you through the process and give you exclusively for the day.

A. Yes. A professional makeup artist is someone that has undergone formal training and holds a regulated and recognised qualification. Although some ‘MUAs’ are self-taught from YouTube tutorials or simply attended a one-day course, Ruth has completed a two-year Foundation Degree in Makeup Artistry & hair and have also a level 5 in Diploma in teaching and has taught media makeup on both college and university courses. In addition, Ruth won a national makeup competition and was privileged to attend an advanced makeup artistry course in Los Angeles taught by top Hollywood MUAs. Ruth has also trained retail artists for prestigious cosmetic companies. Ruth continues to learn new skills; Ruth completed micro blading training with the leading brow academy Phi. Rest assured Ruth is a true professional within my field, with over twenty years of experience in the industry; through being professionally trained Ruth can offer a wealth of expertise which will is invaluable to achieve your perfect look. please see bridal by meet the team page for other artists information.

References and reviews are so important 

When it comes to finding the best makeup artist/hairstylist for your big day, it's so important to read other people's experiences and know everything about an artist that a photo simply can't tell you. We have 5-star reviews on our Facebook page and have great commentary across all social media platforms from past clients. Please see the Testimonials tab at the top of the page and click "Real Brides Kind Words". If you need we can provide references to contact direct, so you’ll know exactly what you’re signing up for. We pride ourselves on being professional, punctual, and having easy to work with ethics, which is reflected across the number of past bridal clients who recommend us to future brides.

A. We want your bridal prep to be one of the highlights of the day, full of giggles and cherished memories of getting ready for one of the biggest days of your life. We will be bringing professionalism, enthusiasm, a sense of style, humour, and integrity to your wedding morning . We love to have fun, and we wish the same for you. We want to be a friend and make you feel completely comfortable and at ease. Starting with arriving in plenty of time, fully focused and normally full of caffeine .As one of first suppliers you will meet, we have a duty of care to start your wedding day off with nothing but good vibes 

, positive energy and a kick ass playlist. With our wealth of wedding experience, we are here to make sure your morning runs smoothly. We will remind you to breathe, our calm heads are here to keep you Zen. We want to exceed your expectations with our artistic flair and are dedicated to make our brides and bridal parties look and feel comfortable and confident 

Each Package has an allocated amount of assisting artists. This varies on the number of clients and services required.

You have the option to book an additional artist should your booking have any access or time restrictions. 

Assisting artists are reserved for your booking once your deposit has been paid.

The artists chosen vary due to details like location, availability or based on if the booking is for hair or make up.

Your lead artist will select your assistants.

Make an enquiry

You can enquire at any point but we take bookings 18 months ahead of the date; once booked, we're exclusively for one bride and her party for one date only! We never do multiple weddings in one day. So we are normally booked Friday -Sunday during Spring through to Autumn and December. For this reason, we do require a minimum booking during these peak times; as soon as you know your date, please book to avoid disappointment using the ‘Save the date' form. It's first come, first booked. 

Getting married abroad?

Destination weddings may require multiple dates therefore please get in touch as soon as you have chosen your venue and date ahead of the 18months. 

Sadly, we can’t be a part of every bride’s special day

Demand for our services has soared over recent years and regrettably, we're unable to accommodate all the bridal inquiries we receive. We have built a team of highly skilled and experienced professional Makeup Artists and hairstylists, Bridal by Team Elite, and gone to great lengths to train as the very best artists and stylists to deliver the By Ruth signature style. When Ruth is working with larger wedding parties, she can rely on every member of the team to provide perfection and professionalism for all of our brides to be. Each of the team has been personally and thoroughly trained by Ruth in the art of bridal and special occasion makeup & hair. We have recruited some of the very best freelance Hair & Makeup Artists in the Midlands, all of which are exceptionally talented. Each artist offers their own unique style, set of qualities and experience and we will ensure the right person is assigned to you according to the service required and location. We're hugely recognised across the industry, working with many of the biggest names and magazines, meaning we will always provide a warm and top-class service. Please note: we're also available to be booked as a team to accommodate for all larger bridal parties. 

Spring through to Autumn and December

The brides we do help, we must operate fairly to both parties on a first come first basis. Demand for our services means we're normally booked every Friday-Sunday, regrettably unable to accommodate all the bridal enquiries we receive. Therefore, to be able to provide our services exclusively, we have to have a minimum number required for Friday to Sunday bookings - the beginning of February- through to the end of October and the whole month of December. Most popular professional bridal makeup artists & hairstylists, who freelance and travel out of salon & studio, will also have a similar policy. contact us for more info.

Complete the ‘Save the date’ form 

It's as simple as filling in our short form with a few key details and emailing it back to us here at Bridal by or by Ruth. Once received, we will compare diaries, confirm availability and email you some extra information on the next steps, deposit, T & Cs and trials. 

Booking the right package

Book the package that you believe is most likely going to suit you and your requirements for your big day. This means knowing the exact numbers & services needed for the occasion. This will need to be confirmed by the time of your trial, ideally 6 months prior to your wedding date. But before we discuss the trial, when picking a package, it's important you consider your service time and bridal suite access times, if that’s an early one or you have restricted access you may require a package with pro team assistance to speed thing up, even if your numbers are small.

What happens during your trial?

At your trial, we will start to create a timeline and plan for the timings of the wedding morning, so it’s important to confirm numbers at this point. We use this information about the numbers in the party and services needed for the day to ensure the best team is there on your day. Normally bridal party members who are hesitant at first, do change their mind once they understand it’s our aim to make everyone look amazing and feel comfortable for the wedding. By discussing requirements during the trial, we can understand what each bridal party is comfortable with and work with them to create the perfect look. We design a beautiful, complementary look for those special ladies in your life, who will be there to support you on your Wedding Day. Creating a harmonious group look as well as catering to individual tastes, we always ensure that your bridesmaids blend with and compliment your vision for your special day. It is our goal that all our clients look the best versions of themselves and they normally decide they don't want to be left out after seeing your trial results. 

There is a package for everyone

Our packages are worked out on approximate timings per person, per service and the number of assistants needed to complete the booking. They jump up in numbers due to needing more assistants. Hair & makeup services take a similar amount of time, therefore, services can be swapped. For example, if you require hair & makeup for the bride and just make up for 6 bridesmaids, you should book the "Diamond Cluster" package and we can swap the 3 hair for 3 makeups instead. If your numbers fall in between packages, you can also swap the extra person on the day for a bridal party trial with your lead artist (subject to lead artist diary availability )or you can add on additional services. 

A.  We do have many brides that upgrade their original package, Any upgrades at the point of your trial are subject to availability of our artists. Leaving this till 6 months before does limit which of our team is free. 

A. Depending on how big your wedding party is, and when your service time is you may need one or more assistants. Our most popular packages include team Elite assistance, who have worked in the industry for many years and are amazing qualified freelance HMUA artists in their own right. At your trial,  we work closely with you to create a mood-board that will give the team a direction for your bridal parties look. As an artist that has a talented team, we can make you the priority and It will also minimize the time it takes for everyone to get ready. Win-win!

We love working with large bridal parties

We are experienced with larger parties and always will do our best to help everyone but it will need some forward planning. Depending on the numbers, we book the bridal party by the size of the team needed on that day. We have a talented team of freelance professional makeup & hair stylists, that work alongside Ruth. To ensure their availability, it is best to finalise numbers and services needed earlier, especially if your wedding is during our peak times. Our record, so far, is over twenty ladies for hair & makeup! 

Only one wedding per date

We will stay with you until the moment you’re ready to leave the room. We can help button a dress, attach a corsage, fix a veil or wipe a tear. We will be right there with you until you’re ready to go and get married! We are there exclusively for you and your bridal party; you have our full attention, best work, and we will stay until the job is done to perfection.

We're here to help, no matter what

In all these years of helping brides, we have never let a client down.  We've worked through illnesses, right through 9 months of two pregnancies, bereavements, snowstorms, floods etc to make it happen for our brides. We understand emergencies can happen at any time, therefore we have a contingency plan in place if we're unable to make it on your wedding day. We take lots of notes on your completed and very detailed trial bridal form. We also design a face chart that illustrates what products and techniques were used, take pictures from multiple angles and videos to record and document the look. This way if any of the assistants are needed to take over someone else's duties for the day, they will be able to easily recreate the look. If the By Ruth team aren’t available, we have a good network of other professional MUAs and hairstylists we would contact in an emergency situation. 

A. Yes, I will always prioritise the bride and you will be my main focus, but my experienced and amazing bridal by the team are on hand to help with larger parties or if I’m already booked at another wedding and you wish to have our signature bridal by Ruth style & service. So everyone can look forward to getting pampered and feeling special.

All our popular packages can be extended

We can be there either for touch-ups for everyone after the ceremony or into the evening with a change of look. This can be arranged for an additional cost if required. We always aim to create long-lasting, low maintenance looks for a wedding using long-wear, waterproof and heatproof setting products, so a touch up is rarely required. If you want to face your guests & photography team with a fresh face, just add this to your booking. For some weddings, it’s not always possible due to time restraints and location changes. You will find once the ceremony is completed, there may be little opportunity for this. As the star attraction, you will be in much demand from your photographer, guests, and new groom but if you think you would want your glam squad on stand by, we will be discreetly waiting - brushes at the ready! It is becoming popular to have a change of dress for the evening reception, so you may wish to arrange a change of look or a refresh for your existing look which can also be arranged. This isn't exclusive to just the bride, maybe your guests would also like a ‘change of look’  by booking our "Glitter Bar" package.

We're transparent with our costs 

We do appreciate the costs involved when organising a wedding and we understand everyone has different budgets & priorities but we don’t believe it’s fair to offer a discount to some clients and not to others. So we offer all our clients the same quality first-rate service, expertise, and competitive rates. We believe it is integral to be upfront & transparent with our costs, with no hidden add on surprises. We do not need to undercut our competitors to obtain clients and most of our work comes from the reputation we've built over the years. You will see we are competitive with other qualified, experienced, insured and registered makeup artists & hairstylists using premium products. 

Can you get a discount if you're a commercial client?

Our rates are the same for our bridal clients as our commercial clients. We don’t believe it’s fair to charge more to the client because it’s a wedding, equally we wouldn’t want to have to sacrifice a wedding appointment for a better paid commercial job. For these reasons, prices are non-negotiable.  All our prices & packages are worked out on timings, the number of clients, services requested, assistants needed not on specific styles wanted. Although product & colour choice and application techniques may differ from a natural look to a glam look, they both use premium products, similar time & attention to detail. Therefore, are a flat rate. There is no discount if no brow shape or false lashes are not required as we include these as a complimentary no-charge service. They can really enhance the look if they are required. There is no discount for partial services ( for example eyes only ). We don’t offer this option as good makeup application is about balance & harmony throughout the whole face. Charges do not vary for different styles, hair length, texture, techniques used etc- just a fair flat rate worked out on the approximate timings per person. 

We certainly do not offer this for many reasons 

We are very passionate about skin, to be honest, it’s easier to get colour (eyes, lips, blush ) right, rather than complexion (skin, prime, concealer, contour, powder, foundation) on point. Many ladies get this so wrong and unflattering - too heavy, wrong shade and wrong texture. We really believe beautiful makeup starts with beautiful skin, and it’s during this part of the makeup we shape the face, erase flaws, to create a perfect base that works well in HD flash photography. Enhancement of key features is about using balancing, harmony and colour theory throughout the whole face. We can honestly say there has never been a client, whether she is a professional model or real-life bride, who sat in the chair that didn’t look better after the skin was prepped, primed and with a little concealer. We really wouldn’t feel comfortable with a client doing this essential part of the makeover themselves as so many great makeup products simply don’t actually photograph well. We've all seen that red carpet white patch makeup fail, right? The perfect complexion needs to perform under the conditions of a wedding day - tears, laughter, heat and dancing, all captured by a sea of phones, cameras and video. 

Achieving the best look for you 

We always discuss before application each clients requirements, their specific preferences in respect of finish, coverage and we are experts on shade match. Every skin has multiple undertones, and we know what works for every colour and every undertone. We carry a vast colour range, we cater for all ethnicities, and carry a diverse range of shades and undertones. We also have products for different skin types, even sensitive ones, and lots of products to make your skin look younger, fresher and plumper. 

For a few reasons, you cannot book in advance of 18 months 

Most weddings don’t have all the details this far in advance, especially on the numbers required and the preparation location. And even in the case they do, we have found a lot can change in that time and brides need to amend details. Our diaries run a year and a half ahead so that our artists can schedule their own life events, like family weddings and special birthdays, holidays etc. Our artists are only human and their personal circumstances can change. For example, have a baby, health issues, move out of the area and we wouldn’t ever want to let you down. In addition, each year we review the services we offer, policy and procedure, our booking systems, and this could cause confusion. Also, this timeframe of 18months allows us to accommodate those having destination weddings that require multiple dates, not just the wedding date.

We have a trial consultation to work out how long everything will take 

We won’t know your exact timings nor your requirements for yourself and your bridal party until we meet at your trial consultation. On the wedding day, the look will be slightly quicker than the trial as we will be following a series of instructions, face chart, videos and photos recreating rather than discussing each step like during the trial. With this in mind, a timeline will be created after your appointment. Every bridal client & bridal party are different, therefore have different needs. We are unable to give the exact timings of the wedding day until after your trial appointment. As a guideline, we allow up to three hours for the Bride’s hairstyling and make up application and for the Bridal party including Mums and bridesmaids approximately 45 minutes per application of makeup or hair. Some ladies with particularly long, thick hair can take a little longer and some ladies with shorter, finer hair can take a little less. However, we generally find this evens out to be about 45mins approximately. We split this time between the team and working backwards off your ceremony, to create a timeline and suggested schedule. It's really is impossible to work out exact timings prior to meeting with you.

What will we discuss at your trial? 

At your trial, we will discuss at length what you and your bridal party want, as everyone has different requirements for their hair & makeup needs. Hair timings very much depend on length, texture and style required. When working out your morning's schedule and time to be ready with your beauty preparation consider these factors. Registrar interviews, photography, lace-up dresses, vintage car journeys etc., in short, allow plenty of time we would prefer to arrive earlier than feel rushed at the end.

Clever planning is key 

Yes but this may take some careful, forward planning at your trial to create a well-planned schedule for the wedding morning, allowing not only to be ready in ample time but also to the highest standard. We are here to help with this as it’s not every day you get married. We are part of bridal mornings every week, so let us assist and advise you, and together we will design a realistic, workable timeline. 

Working backwards from your ceremony time 

If it’s a non-religious service, you need to be ready and waiting for your private legal interview with a registrar, approximately 30mins prior to the ceremony. When creating your wedding morning timeline, you need to consider pre-ceremony photography, time for everyone to get dressed, gift-giving, breakfast, your glam squads set up & pack down and any journeys needed. For us, we would rather start earlier than finish late. As a rough guide, we allow for approximately 1hr 30mins per person for average hair & makeup, but this can vary. 

Be realistic 

If there is restricted access to your bridal venue and the time slot doesn’t work for you and your bridal party, don’t feel obligated to use it especially if this will cause you to feel rushed, or stressed. This definitely isn’t the vibe you want on the morning of your wedding day. Some bridal clients offer the facility to the groomsmen and other brides get ready elsewhere and use the bridal suite solely to dress. Some will need to have makeup and hair done in stages at two locations and we will work with you to create a plan that works for you and your bridal party. 

Sunday is one of the most popular days for a wedding right now 

We are happy to take wedding bookings on Sundays and bank holidays. In fact, Sundays are now as popular as Saturdays. Jewish, Asian and Greek weddings are normally on Sundays, and we don’t feel it is fair to charge different rates to brides of different cultures or religions. Therefore there is no additional charges for booking on these particular days. 

Do we work over Christmas? 

We do not work Christmas Day and there is a small surcharge for weddings booked between December 26th - December 31st. For more information on this surcharge, contact us.

As makeup artists, we are used to early starts 

On the morning of the wedding, we would much rather start early and you feel relaxed than rushed at the end. We work our timeline back from your ceremony time and travel all over the country. If however, your schedule requires us to depart our studio before 5 am, we do require an unsociable hours fee of £25 per artist per hour. Or you may wish to book an additional assistant to accommodate your party and time schedule. You may also want to consider arranging accommodation nearby for us the night before, so we can get there nice and early. 

A. Want to keep us for longer? No problem

We are exclusively yours up until the ceremony and we always aim to create long-lasting low maintenance looks for a wedding using long-wear waterproof and heatproof setting products so a touch up is rarely required but all of our popular packages can be extended for either touchups or change of look for the evening. 

Some weddings it’s not possible due to time location changes or time restraints, for example, if you spent just 2 mins talking to 60 guests that are 2hours time flys. You may find once the ceremony is completed there may be little opportunity for much more than a dash of powder or swirl of gloss or an extra Bobby pin

As the star attraction you will be in much demand from your photographer, guests, and new groom but if you think you would want your glam squad on stand by we will be discreetly waiting with brushes ready!  It is becoming popular to have a change of dress /outfit for the evening reception you may wish to arrange a change of look at this point and refresh your look which can also be arranged and maybe your guests would also like a ‘change of look’  by booking our glitter bar here are the options if requested:

Touch-ups after ceremony 

Glam squad on standby, so you & your bridal party can face your guests and photography team refreshed, retouched and picture-perfect, we will be discreetly waiting behind the scenes at your preparation location venue brushes ready for touch-ups for everybody after the ceremony. Just add this to your booking. This charged at our hourly rate per artist from the time your depart for your ceremony till our pack up & departure

£50 per hour per artist 

Touch’s ups and Change of look 

Glam squad on standby, so you & your bridal party can face your guests and photography team refreshed, retouched and picture-perfect, we will be discreetly waiting behind the scenes brushes ready for touch-ups for everybody after the ceremony. In addition, we will provide a change of look for the evening up until 6 pm. Change of look could be a simple addition or subtraction of hair accessories, switch an up-do to down or vice versa. Maybe more drama, or gloss to the lip or extra smoke or sparkle on the eye we will discuss all your requirements at your trial. Just add this to your booking. This charged at our hourly rate per artist from the time your depart for your ceremony till our pack up & departure 

£50 per hour per artist 

Due to high demand, We do not offer intermittent services. When brides wish for us to stay to provide touch-ups at a later point in the day, our hourly rate applies from the time of completion of the final person’s makeup and any touch-ups. 

Save the date with a deposit 2022/2023 A non-refundable, non-transferable £75 deposit (make up only / hair only bookings ) & £95 deposit (makeup & hair bookings) that provisionally holds your wedding date exclusively for you With Our Senior Artists, A non-refundable, non transferable £95 deposit (make up only / hair only bookings ) & £120 deposit (makeup & hair bookings) for Ruth /Lian.  

2024 Deposits A non-refundable, non-transferable £80 deposit (make up only / hair only bookings ) & £100 deposit (makeup & hair bookings) that provisionally holds your wedding date exclusively for you With Our Senior Artists, A non-refundable, non transferable £95 deposit (make up only / hair only bookings ) & £120 deposit (makeup & hair bookings) for Ruth /Lian.  

Payment Schedule

1. Booking Fee/Deposit:

   - A non-refundable booking fee/deposit is required to secure the services of Bridal By within 48 hours of receiving the invoice confirming the availability of the lead artist for your event date. Bookings are taken within 18months of your event date and your booking fee /deposit is deducted from your total balance. 

2. 50% Balance Payment:

   - 50% of the remaining balance is due 2 weeks after the bride's trial and consultation appointment, and it is to be paid directly to the chosen artist. Trials are scheduled 4-6 months ahead of the event date. After the appointment your chosen artist will send you a detailed event confirmation including schedule for the morning and an invoice 

3. Remaining Balance:

   - The final payment remaining balance is to be paid to the chosen artist and cleared 4 weeks ahead of your event date. 

Payment methods 

All booking fee/deposits are paid to Bridal By via BACs payment/ bank transfer will be confirmed with receipt only once cleared and with proof of payment. 

All remaining balances are paid by the client to the chosen artist in two instalments only. The chosen artist will email you directly payment options BACs, PayPal or cash and their payment details. All cash payments need to be cleared prior to commencing services. Bridal By and its Artists do not accept cheques, or payments by multiple individuals within the bridal party. Any late payments put your booking in Jeopardy.

Please note that all payments should be made in accordance with the above schedule and our Terms & Conditions policy, to ensure the smooth delivery of services for your special event.

For many reasons, we don't accept payments before you are invoiced  

We prefer not to receive any forward payments before your invoice has been worked out and sent to you, after your trial appointment. Any payments made before the balance is requested will be non-refundable and non-transferable. This is for several reasons. Even though we always make our best efforts to not let anything get in the way of us being there for you on your wedding morning, unfortunately, unpredictable events happen - like a pandemic! In fact, every year there are weddings that are cancelled for unforeseen circumstances - some for happy reasons with a baby on the way, or sadly moved forward due to illness or cancelled altogether due to financial reasons or break up. We would not feel comfortable receiving your money and are not in a position to refund you, therefore the only funds we request ahead of service is your deposit (a small fee to hold your date and cover our time at trial). At this point in your trial time, exact numbers of services are finalised and a plan for the morning is created with any additional travel costs which will be clearly broken down on your invoice. It also makes it more difficult for us to track payments and causes confusion if they are not requested, required or made too far in advance of the invoice. 

There are a few ways you can divide the payments between yourself and your bridal party  

As a rule, we do not get involved in this as it would prove to be very complicated so we have a contract solely with you, the bride, regardless of who is paying the bill or contributing towards it. As a guide, you may wish to subtract the cost of either the diamond solitaire package (brides makeup & hair & trial ) or the pearl solitaire package (brides makeup & trial) off the total of your chosen package then divide the remainder with the bridal party. Or if you wish, you could quote each person, the additional person, the day costs for makeup or hair or both.

we don’t calculate your travel untill we have met for trial as there many things you Will discuss at your trial with your Artist which may effect your timeline for your wedding morning , including things like venue access restrictions, so 2 preparation locations maybe required and between now and then things can change, this is why at this stage we link all the relevant information from our website in your first "next steps to your wedding" email once you have enquired to ensure you have the guide. Please see addtional information and expenses page located in bridal packages , or our faqs for how to calculate travel expenses.  Also Bridal party members and their requirements may vary so we  confirm final numbers at trial. please see our faqs for what happens at trial for more information.

Every effort is made to avoid products and ingredients that cause common reactions 

Prior to any makeup application, we will consult with you and your bridal party regarding your skin type, skin conditions and any history of prior allergic reactions. Each product is carefully selected for its quality and suitability to each individual client. We will work with you and advise you on the suitability of products, although no guarantees can be made regarding reactions. Your trial is a great opportunity to see if certain products suit your skin. Please do inform us of any skin conditions, allergies or reactions to specific products or ingredients prior to makeup application for yourself or the bridal party. Skin patch tests and consultations are complimentary for any of your bridal party and are advisable if a member of the bridal party has particularly sensitive skin. 

We have a wealth of experience working with a beautifully diverse range of skin tones 

Please refer to our portfolio. We cater to all ethnicities and cultures. We understand how important it is to find a makeup artist who understands the concerns a woman of colour may face with her makeup & hair. We enhance each client using our vast kit containing a variety of different shades & textures. 

We like to be guided by the client, on their specific requirements 

There are dozens of different skin shades, hair textures and not every makeup artist or hairstylist is proficient in them all! If you have a diverse bridal party, you need an artist and a stylist who can make you and every one of your bridesmaids feel confident and beautiful, not just some. We guarantee everyone will look and feel beautiful throughout your special day!

We are fully supportive of the LGBTQ+ community

We're more than happy to be a part of your day, no matter your sexual orientation. We believe that ‘Love is Love’ and every bride deserves the star treatment for their big day, there’s nothing we’d love more than to help you create the happy memories that will last a lifetime. And what's better than one Bride?… Two Brides of course! 

What services can we offer for same-sex marriages? 

We offer a few options to accommodate same-sex couples. If you are planning to share your wedding morning together at the same location, simply add on an additional Bride to your original package. Or for those of you who have decided that you would like to go a more traditional route of getting prepared at separate locations, you can book two separate packages. With two separate packages, both brides will have their own lead artist, bridal by the team and Luxury kit to ensure that you are both given equal attention and both receive only the highest quality services, ensuring that you both get the best possible experience!

We pride ourselves on the fact we work with all skin types, at all ages

We know makeup can be a powerful weapon to either create modern flattering age-appropriate looks or outdated harsh inappropriate looks. In the words of Coco Chanel, "Nothing makes a woman look so old as trying desperately hard to look young". Applying an ‘on trend’ technique like baking under the eye on anyone over thirty is a questionable choice, we adjust our products and techniques for each client and as our skin changes with the years, so do our beauty needs. Depending on age, skin type and undertones, each person’s cosmetic needs are unique. Mature skin has characteristics and needs that a younger skin does not. Some makeup artists are only accustomed to making up young clients and have a one size fits all approach that doesn’t translate to different age ranges. Fun fact, our oldest Bride to date was in her 80s and she was fabulous and was delighted with her age-appropriate makeup!

We create a look that flatters the unique person YOU are! 

We love women who are unashamedly themselves but we understand most women struggle to see their own true beauty. We want to show you how beautiful you are! Empowering your confidence, and crushing any insecurities. To change you into a different person or reverse the signs of ageing (removing lines & wrinkles), you should probably be realistic about the limitations of makeup to avoid disappointment. We're all about self-love and makeup can enhance and empower you to be more confident and to hopefully accept/ love the person you are which in turn gives you an inner glow. We're saddened to see so many ladies focusing only on the bits they don’t like; they can’t even see their own unique beauty. We're here to point out the good bits you may have forgotten about. You either need to embrace every line, wrinkle, crease and crinkle as they are a part of you and your story. Or if something is overshadowing your love for yourself, a consultation with a medical professional to discuss your options with Aesthetics is an option, whichever one makes you smile is the right answer for you. Remember, a smile is the prettiest makeup any girl can wear!

This is up to you 

Mums and Bridesmaids too can rest assured that we will make them look a million dollars with or without a trial. Before any application, on the day we will ask questions and listen to their preferences. Trials for everyone are not essential and sometimes not possible but may be required if you do have someone with concerns, sensitivity or someone who is quite particular - this is entirely your choice. At your trial, we will work closely with you if you have booked a package for friends and family to design a look that will compliment all of your bridal party and most importantly you. From our experience, it's best to decide the brides look first, as the bridal party should complement this look with theirs and not the other way around or be the same as the bride. Even if your bridesmaids live on the other side of the world, we can still design them a beautiful look from a photograph and some key information. If you wish we can create and mood boards for you to share with your bridal party on the proposed look.

Let's make a plan if you want members of your party to have trials too

If you wish to tag on a Mum's makeup trial at the end of your trial, that should be fine. With multiple bridal party trials, we may need to opt for different dates or for us to book assistants. After your trial (2-4hrs), once we have a chance to create a schedule, book our team etc as they may need a trial with our pro team depending on timings. It is vital that we create a harmonious look for your bridal party, which complements your bridal look perfectly. So, you may also wish to discuss your bridesmaids look prior to their trial and discuss a theme, create a design you like, rather than what each individual would prefer which can look uncoordinated and disjointed. You may wish to talk to our artists and/or stylists privately as often one bridesmaid wears too much make-up or one who wears nothing at all and it’s vital that no one stands out for all the wrong reasons. There's a certain etiquette to hair and makeup for an occasion such as a wedding and we're here to ensure we get this right. If there are any concerns about diva bridesmaids or meltdown mums, we can have a private chat at your trial if you have anyone in your bridal party who is super sensitive, particularly fussy, difficult, or you maybe don’t particularly like their normal style for your wedding. If you do wish to book optional trials for several members of your bridal party on the same date as your trial, this may be best arranged with our pro team assisting. Sometimes it is better to book another date so we have enough time to focus on you at your trial and for the reasons mentioned above.

Remember these trials are optional 

In the case your Mother, Maid of Honour or Bridesmaids may want a trial, this is an additional option that will incur a charge, costs are available to view on our packages and additional expenses page, bridal party trials are payable prior to their appointment via BACS. No shows or no payment for this the fee will be invoiced to you, our client.

That's fine, trials for your bridal party are optional

If you don’t wish to have a trial for any other members of your bridal party, that’s fine too. We will talk at length at your trial about all the members of your party who require our services. We can easily design a look from a photograph of them, if you wish to do this please bring it with you on your phone or we can look on their social media. Or even better, send them to us via a private Facebook message, so we can start to share images privately as they don’t appear in your gallery. With photos and a few details, we can create a look for members of your bridal party for the big day. Skin patch test and consultation is complimentary for any of your bridal party and is advisable if a member of a bridal party has particularly sensitive skin.