Weddings

After what has felt like a really tough couple months work wise it's been a real treat to start to see things looking up, as of August the 1st I can finally get back to work and doing what I love! Albeit safely and with guidelines, I'll take it right now. I'm happy to toe the line for the safety of the country and am grateful for so much but it has been hard watching so many similar industries go back before make-up could! In this time it's been really special to see creatives banding together to take care of and uplift one and other to get through it all. Just recently Belle Bridal were the one's...


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After a suprise proposal at Middleton Lodge it was only right that on 12th of July 2019 Helen and Jo returned for their fabulous wedding reception after a traditional church ceremony at the nearby St Michael & All Angels in Middleton Tyas. These pictures by  MIKI Photo + Film Studio really capture the essence of the exact day they wanted, a relaxed but elegant and traditional british summer wedding with minimalistic yet sophisticated decor using a white palette with hints of orange and fuschia florals. For Helen's make-up we wanted a timeless glam that complimented the gorgeous styling...


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Showcasing Avon's Distillery Range at the Northern Wedding Show Late last year I was asked to head up a make-up team for the latest Northern Wedding Show by Belle Bridal. This year's partner for the show and demonstrations was Avon. They might not be everyone's first thought when it comes to bridal make-up, but with their new range Distillery it would be an oversight not to consider them for your big day's look. Distillery is all about clean living, creating beautiful products with out compromising the planet with their vegan ingredients, ethical mindset and eco conscious packaging choices. With...


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Whilst keeping inspired looking back on last years weddings and reminding myself of the beautiful days to come again, photographer Jo Bradbury was kind enough to share with me some of the beautiful shots she took from Faye and Adam's big day in 2019. If you're looking for some serious floral envy and inspiration you're in for a treat with this one. With cottage garden blooms adorning every chair, stairway, door and tabletop as well as the gorgeous hair pieces and bouquets you will get your botanical fix from this wedding. The arrangements all by Picked At Dawn perfectly complimented the natural...


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It's only been a few months since Charlotte and Daniel's December wedding, but it feels like many more moons ago when we could all gather together and enjoy a beautiful wedding. It's been a tragic few weeks but don't worry I'm not here to talk about the C word, I think we've all had enough virus chat and worry in our lives lately. I think instead it's a great time to remember what we have to look forward to in the future by binging on some serious wedding inspo, and this gallery will certainly do the trick! Looking back on these shots by the fantastic Katy Melling you can really get a sense of the festive...


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It's great to come back from all the fashion week madness, have a few cups of tea at home and a snuggle with my cat whilst I catch up life and check in on my latest bits of work that have been published.  Just before I set off I got the chance to work with the critically acclaimed jewellery brand Ruby & Oscar in conjunction with Belle Bridal for their latest wedding range. Their contemporary men's and women's ranges especially designed for the bride, groom and their respective parties are tasteful modern pieces still in keeping with traditional wedding style to give your big day an extra...


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In a sea of bright and fanciful wedding photography that is gorgeous in its own right, Nigel John brings to life a different energy in his images. Having worked with him in 2019 twice for the weddings of two gorgeous brides I got the opportunity to see him work his magic and the mesmerising images that were produced after the fact. There is such a deep and earthy feel to what he captures that really feels as if you are in a poignant moment with his subjects when you're viewing them. Just a quick scroll through his Instagram is enough to make you instantly fall in love with his work. There were...


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This one is a bit of an oldie but a goodie, throwing it back to 2018 at Saltmarshe Hall with major UK Bridal fashion houses Grace Phillips, Ian Stuart & House of Mooshki for the Belle Bridal Magazine editorial Love in Bloom. The concept behind it was to marry bridal and mother of the bride stylings with a strong 1950's vibe and a specific nod to the imitable Jackie O for the mother of the bride looks. The shoot brought classic clean styles with a touch of personality and sass together in an airy minimal setting. Meanwhilst flowery blooms brought a summery punch of colour alongside the statement...


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Belle Bridal SS2020 Cover From the front cover to the pages inside, I bring to you the 'Girl On Fire' editorial for Belle Bridal SS 2020. I am super proud to be part of this editorial that was released in conjunction with The Northern Wedding Show celebrating and showcasing diversity in the wedding industry. After all there will always be brides from all different backgrounds or walks of life and all of those brides deserve to be seen in all their beauty. This important platform for representation of these women meant I wanted to make sure I did it justice with make-up. I chose to use none...


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On the weekend of 25th & 26th of January you will find me and over 100 more of the North's finest wedding creatives at Belle Bridal's renowned yearly wedding show - The Northern Wedding Show at Newcastle's Utilita Arena. It's going to be not only be the greatest celebration of Northern talent the wedding industry has seen, but also the most diverse wedding show yet! If you're planning a wedding you cannot miss out on this one, it will be your one stop shop to the best of the region for everything you could think of. Get this weekend in your calendars as one of the most important of 2020 to be inspired. What...


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