Weddings

  I've got 20 free tickets and one of them might just have your name on it! Belle Bridal is back again on the 19th & 20th of March with The Northern Wedding Show and as always it's jam packed with matrimonial magic! Come join us at the Utilita Arena Newcastle, where you will be able to come visit me and over 130 other regional suppliers exhibiting the best of what the North East has to offer for your special day. There will also be plenty of live Q&A's to get all your wedding queries solved, as well as a stunning catwalk shows that I am honoured to be creating make-up for!...


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Natasha and Luqman lit up North Yorkshire with glitz and glamour, when you find out their wedding was planned in just three months you wouldn't of believed it. The day was filled with style with Natasha herself donning Vivienne Westwood and Jimmy Choo, whilst her mum opted for the best mother of the bride outfit I think I've yet to see topped with a Valerie Millinery hat. I would guess that they may well have been some of Grantley Hall's finest dressed guests to date. For a fabulous day filled with fashion, jazz bands, fireworks and most importantly love it was important Natasha's make-up look...


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It was third time lucky for Luisa and Paul when it came to planning their wedding through a pandemic, as it has been for so many other of my brides. That lucky number three keeps coming up! It was really worth the wait for this gorgeous pair as their wedding turned out to be such a magical affair. So come take a look at these amazing sneak peaks at their wedding album. find out more about their day and Luisa's warm smokey make-up look. The sun shined gloriously all day long on the 4th of September, finally their third chosen date finally had come around. With wedding ceremony held at their...


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Another week another set of gorgeous images from my summer of endless, back to back beautiful weddings! Of course Sadhana and James were another unfortunate couple whose wedding planned and been thwarted time and time again by COVID and the ever changing restrictions, but they persevered and finally their magically day rolled around on 6th of September just passed. Taking up lodgings for the night in Middleton Lodge Estate's absolutely stunning Farmhouse the wedding reception naturally took place in the breath taking fig house. Light poured in through the plentiful paned windows that line the walls...


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I first met Sophie back in March 2020, just a few days before official lockdown number 1 began. It was her bridal make-up trial I can remember her in tears, as any bride would be, all that time ago filled with uncertainty for what would come of her wedding she had planned for June 2020. Little did we know back then just how naive we were to hope for a much smaller set back than we got, in almost every way of life let alone weddings! None the less we went ahead with the trial with crossed fingers and minds filled with hope. During we discussed what key elements Sophie felt were important to her for wedding...


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It was just a couple weeks ago I was writting here to share with you Laura's dreamy and delicate wedding make-up, how I achieved it and what Laura had to say about it! You can go take a peek at that here for more of the make-up details if you like. Alternatively I am here to share with you that if you want to see more from their ravishing celebrations, those details are now gracing Belle Bridal readers with the ultimate inspiration over on their website here! From their love story starting in China to their personal challenges through covid and finally a supplier goldmine to help get your own little...


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For one of my recent weddings back in the summer I got to enjoy the change of scenery from my usual venues as I spent the morning at Newton Hall with my lovely bride Helen prepping her for the magical day ahead. She opted for a classic bridal look with a dramatic emphasis on the eyes using soft winged liner and false lashes to really add a dark allure. With the addition of a beautiful wavy updo by Saks Hair & Beauty, Helen was looking picture perfect and ready to enjoy her wedding feeling like her best self. I left feeling super pleased with what a pleasant morning I had with Helen and her bridal...


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Belle Bridal Magazine is an oasis of resources for any bride and groom to be, a hub of all things wedding to help you plan and prep for your own big day. That's why I am so delighted to be part of their supplier guestlist! Not only do they bring the beauty of weddings to your coffee tables and reading nooks, their online platform brings a wealth of information right to your finger tips where ever you are. As well as working in the wedding industry providing bridal make-up, I have also been working with Belle Bridal for many years creating looks for both their covers and inside the glossy pages,...


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The unrivalled beauty of Halton Grove could be yours to experience as of 2023. Set in the idyllic heart of the Northumberland countryside but still just a stones throw from civilization, this secluded property and its flourishing grounds are the perfect setting for you and your guests on your wedding day. This hotly anticipated venue is opening its books early, so keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming website launch! As a member of the team bringing their promotional content to life, getting an exclusive sneak peak to this unforgettable estate was a real treat. I cannot wait to be back here...


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After rescheduling and rearranging multiple times throughout lockdown after lockdown, at last the 25th of July 2021 was the one that stuck for Laura and her husband. Delighted to finally get married Laura was such a joy to work with for her wedding morning and even more of a joy was to receive this message after from the lovely bride herself... "Honestly Jo, you were amazing to have as our make-up artist. Our make-up stayed on all day, we looked as good as we did when you had just finished at 3am! None of us could believe someone could be so talented at that! Thank you so much!" What a compliment,...


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