Bridal Make Up

Your Wedding Make up and Make up artist- What you need to know.

When considering your Wedding Day Makeup, the idea is to achieve a natural appearance that takes into consideration your own colours, and highlights whilst complimenting your best features. Your makeup should look even and natural in both the flesh and on your photos. Enough makeup is required to show up through flash photography but without appearing heavy in the flesh.
If you have a good foundation then your skin will look flawless without making you look like a porcelain doll. Thanks to modern hairdressing skills, there are no hard fast rules about colouring, for example you can have someone with dark skin and blond hair that would not have the same colours as someone who is naturally blond with fair skin.

Think Timeless or Time warp
If you are a bride that is totally dedicated to fashion, has got every latest trend from the catwalk and have spent thousands on a designer dress, then you will want your makeup to reflect this and are more likely to go with a trend. However, if like the majority of brides, you want a timeless look that you can gaze back on in years to come and still love what you see, then more traditional, natural makeup is for you. Natural makeup that accentuates your best features is much more flattering both up close and on photos to a high fashion trend.

As a makeup artist I will be able to consider all aspects of the makeup, such as the Brides natural colours, and any colour themes she may have. I know how to accentuate her best features while hiding any blemishes that appear on the day. I will also be able to give advice on skin care routines to ensure that your skin is in the best possible condition for the day.

Think Quality:
The main difference between cheaper shop brought products and the ones that professionals use is the quality. Higher quality products give a smoother, longer lasting finish. Cheaper products can look good when first applied but you will find that they need topping up throughout the day and will not look as smooth on the skin.
When applied correctly your makeup should remain in place all day with only minimal reapplication being required such as lipstick and lip-gloss. These products will fade throughout the day with the excess wear caused by kissing, eating and drinking. If you have very oily skin you may be advised to carry a compact of translucent powder with you to dab off any excess oil without removing your makeup.

Think Experience:
Although your best friend can do you makeup for free she is not the best person to do it for you. She will not have the experience to take into consideration your colours and may not know how to apply the makeup so that it remains in place all day. It is very difficult to be honest with friends, you could end up looking like a porcelain doll but find yourself saying “ooh, I look fantastic” and then cringing at your photos for years to come. I will listen to your likes and dislikes and correct any areas you feel uncomfortable with.

Think Trial:
If you have had a trial then you should have no fears of feeling unhappy with the results on the day as all problems should have been sorted out before hand.
Think do’s and dont's
• Do have a trial – it will be money worth spent ensuring both you and I feel comfortable on the day of the wedding.
• Do take any advice I give you, especially where skincare routines are concerned, it really can make a big difference to you skin and makeup on the day.
• Do get your bridesmaids / mum involved, they will help you with making decisions about the final look
• Don’t have your eyebrows waxed or plucked the day of your wedding, have them done at least 24, preferably 48 hours before hand. It is very difficult to cover up red, blotchy skin!
• Don’t expect miracles – I can only work with what you provide me with. I will be ale to cover spots and small blemishes but will not be able to perform a facelift for you.