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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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Natalie's style and vision felt so clear as we finished our trial and I looked back down to my notes. Detailed descriptions of each feature left no stone unturned and I knew exactly all the perfect tools for the job to bring this beautiful look to life for her. When her wedding morning came around we got to work using the holy trifecta of skin prep products because it's the most important step for a successful look. Waso Quick Matte Moisturizer left Natalie's skin hydrated but oil-free, a key step for those hot weather weddings. Ariane Poole's Pore Perfecting Face Primer to double down...


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I loved the trip to the Scottish Borders to be part of Caroline & Shea's wedding. Held in the beautiful Chirnside/ Kelso area, this part of the country never fails to impress me and makes for an idyllic wedding day backdrop. With the weather blessing the lovely couple with a warm glorious day the countryside setting truly came to life under the warm glow of the sun. A private wedding took place on the family farm where I endeavoured to replicate the aforementioned glow from the sunshine in Caroline's bridal make-up. It was important to Caroline her look was in keeping with the outdoor location...


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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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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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Over the easter weekend you might have been busy soaking up a bit of this spring sun we are getting here and there, or you might have noticed super fresh looking faces in the Daily Mail Femmail section. It was great to be invited to work on this article doing Jo Coan's make-up as I got to come see her fantastic display in person. After what has felt like a dragging and long dark winter especially this year, all being cooped up inside. To get out and see such bright and beautiful local displays and another example of fun creative ideas that are popping up from lockdown. You can see the article here...


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