Your wedding day, as well as being the most blissful of your life, can also at times feels like one of the most expensive. As such, it is only natural to look for areas where you can reduce costs, and that can cause some people to question whether a professional make-up artist is an unnecessary luxury that can be cut out. I passionately believe that this is not the case, and that a good make-up artist can not only enhance your big day immeasurably, but also help you save money as you move into married life. Here are 5 key reasons why I believe this to be the case:-

1. A good make-up artist will help take some of the stress out of your big day, helping you to relax and ensure that you enjoy yourself as much as you deserve to. This process starts at the rehearsal, where you will have a chance to experiment with different looks, and make sure you are entirely happy with the colours and products being proposed. This will also give you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have in a relaxed environment, and help to build up a good rapport before the day itself.

   This preparation means that when the big day arrives, there will be no unwelcome surprises, and you can be comfortable in the knowledge that you will get the look you want from somebody you know and trust. Because I know you cannot underestimate the value of the bride’s peace of mind on the big day, I will not “disappear” immediately after your makeover has finished. I’m happy help support you throughout the day, whether it be to help you and your guests get ready, touching up make-up, or simply acting as “another pair of hands”! 

2. In your years of wedded bliss, the photos you will most often look at will be those from your wedding day. Because of this, few people would ever consider not hiring a professional photographer for the day, but the same thought should also apply to the hiring of a professional make-up artist. Sadly, sometimes make-up that looks great in real life will not translate as well to photographs (typical problems such as shiny cheeks or foreheads). The techniques for applying make-up need to be changed to ensure that the camera catches it in a way that will look just as fresh when you look at the photos years later as it did on the day itself.

3. You wedding day should be one you are free to relax and enjoy, without worries in the back of your mind about whether your look is as fresh as it was when you left your room before the ceremony. A professional make-up artist will ensure that your make-up will last the day, looking as immaculate after you leave the dance floor for the last time as it did when you first stepped onto the aisle, no matter how many kisses or tears of joy have touched your cheeks in the hours between!

4. From the first time we speak on the phone to the weeks and months that follow your big day, I will happily share with you the tips and product recommendations that I have learned from over ten years experience in the beauty industry. I will help share with you tips about which colours work best for your individual complexion and bone structure. For example, did you know that there is no difference between high-street brand mascaras, and those that you might buy from “more exclusive brands”, and yet the price for the latter is 3-4 times greater? Alternatively, have you ever explored the results you can achieve if you use your favourite lipstick as a cream blusher for your cheeks? By using tips such as these (or more importantly, the right tips for you as an individual), I am confident that not only will you be able to achieve more satisfying looks, but that you will be able to do so while spending significantly less than you may have in the past (especially if your past has included encounters with pushy sales assistants). For more examples of “Top Tips”, please click here

5. While tips such as the above may sound fascinating, I have worked with enough prospective brides in the past to know that your wedding day and experimentation may be two things you don’t want to mix! As such, as part of my wedding service I will keep in touch with you after your big day to help you with product and application tips, and to help you find a look for the newly married YOU!