CHARLOTTE TILBURY

It was the 11th of July and the sunshine was just beginning to decide it might make its second apperance of the summer on Thomasin's beautiful wedding morning. We spent the early hours primping and prepping before she headed off to the incredible grounds of Middleton Lodge Estate for her day celebrating partnership and love with groom James. It might not have been the blazing season we'd hoped for, but because the North East weather had us feeling hopefully for a bright day ahead we decided to kick things off with the Trinny London BFF SPF30 Cream. Not only was the sun protection important,...


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Picture this, I'm waking up feeling bedraggled for an early morning start, looking at my phone wondering how on earth I missed the news about the Northern Lights the night before! Feeling some serious fomo as I scrolled through everyones pictures, I gathered myself and my kit to get off to work. And what a welcome work day it was, the instant pick me up I felt as I stepped into the incredible ground of Swinton Estate, boasting its very own version of impressive natural beauty. A true Yorkshire gem of a wedding venue, the sprawling estate sits on the edge of the Dales and just oozes luxury, sophistication...


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The coveted no makeup makeup look was on the menu for bride Hannah for her wedding with now husband Joe. It was the perfect choice for her bridal look and their venue of choice. A ceremony and reception situated in the heart of lake district, they took to the waters of lake windemere by boat and celebrated the night away at the Jetty Museum. A true celebration of love in a natural setting meant using makeup to uplift and celebrate the natural beauty of Hannah too. People will spend hours meticulously trying to refine the art of fake freckles, but Hannah is one of the lucky whose face is naturally...


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I love it when stylists from the fashion industry recommend me to brides for their wedding makeup! Specifically this time it was so fun because they knew their friend soon to be wed, Heather, would really want a modern, fashion forward approach to her look rather than current trends. Heather came to our trial armed with the knowledge of what she wanted, with plenty of references on hand and we quickly built a makeup style she loved. From taking notes from makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes for her glowing complexion to bringing in some Kate Moss vibes for defined cheekbones we filled out her face...


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It's a short list of makeup products today, because this bride was all about natural beauty and that meant keeping things simple. It was the perfect way to kick off the summer in style as June rolled around for Victoria and James' wedding at Halton Grove, Northumberland. This fun couple know how to throw a party and Victoria's makeup was a celebration in itself of her afforementioned natural beauty. Her eyes were a dazzling shade of green that when paired with the warm-russet and metallic copper tones of Charlotte Tilbury's Copper Charge eyeliner, shone like emeralds. Bringing that same...


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Hot off the plane from Ethiopia, I arrived in Newcastle for what I'm dubbing as the wedding of the year so far! After working around the clock on a photoshoot in the swealtering heat of Addis Ababa, it was a quick turn around to get back to the UK and into wedding mode but wow was it worth it. I'm not sure words can really describe how beautiful Isabella and Dom's wedding was. A true representation of their love for one and other, their superstar team of suppliers transformed Newcastle Cathedral into an etheral, magical and cosy space to host their celebrations. Having secretly got married the day before...


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What started as just a holiday to New Zeland many years ago now, turned into a whirlwind love story for bride Helen who was struck by cupids arrow when she met Peter on her vacation. Since that moment their love has blossomed, with Helen moving her whole career out to New Zeland to start her life with her man. Then March the 4th rolls around, and Helen and Peter bring New Zeland to North Yorkshire for an intimate private wedding in the quaint and cosy Fig House and its flourishing Walled Farden at Middleton Lodge. Many long distance journeys have been made in the name of this romantic story,...


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This bride knew exactly that she wanted to go big, bold and beautiful for her wedding and she fulfilled that wish and then some. Amy was an bright and joyful bride and she planned herself the wedding to match. It's was truly magical to see her vision come to life and now be immotalised in this super fun album by Forget Me Knot Images.     Northumbrian Flowers supplied suitably matched blooms in hot pinks and yellows which went with the abundance of pom poms and ribbons that adorned the day. Even the tractor was dressed with colour to transport the wedding party in countryside...


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Spring is almost here and it's time to get in the mood for the fast approaching wedding season, I've got the perfect throw back for it! A true summertime wedding from 2022, Bride Julia and her Groom Christopher had a traditional ceremony at a beautiful local church before continuing the celebrations at Wynyard Hall.   It was a bright and sunny morning and Julia was beaming equally with nerves and excitement as we prepared her for the day of romance ahead. The brief was to create a makeup look to enhance the elegance of the already wonderful bride, taking vision from the delicate bouquet...


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Lauren and I met many moon cycles ago at work when I was doing her makeup and she was just starting out as a model. I'm sure you'll be able to tell from her stunning wedding images she's very good at her job. From the beginning I always remember Lauren saying to me "Jo when I get married I want you to be there on the day creating the makeup”, which is honestly such a compliment considering within our industry Lauren has travelled the world working with countless amazing makeup artists on epic campaings, but she chose me for her special day and it was an absolute pleasure! When I first met lauren...


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