Wedding FAQ's
Find answers to common questions about bridal hair and makeup services
How Do I Secure My Date With You and Do You Have a Minimum Booking Fee?
Your wedding date is confirmed once the £100 deposit is paid, which is deducted from your booking total. After that, you'll receive a booking confirmation and your bridal haircare/skincare guide with tips and advice.
For peak season weekend dates, there is a minimum booking fee of £465, for example, covering the bride’s hair and makeup plus two bridal party services.
Do I Need a Bridal Trial, and What Can I Expect?
Yes! A bridal trial is required for every bride who books with me unless circumstances make it difficult, such as living in another part of the country or abroad. In those cases, we can chat through your vision in detail via a virtual consultation and make a plan to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day.
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Your wedding morning is not the time to be experimenting with different hairstyles or makeup looks! The trial allows us to perfect your dream bridal look in a relaxed setting, so when the big day arrives, you’ll feel completely confident and at ease. It also gives us the chance to get to know each other, so when I arrive on your wedding morning, I’ll feel like a friend rather than a stranger.
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During your trial, we’ll chat all about you, your wedding plans, and of course, your hair and makeup vision — preferably over a cup of tea! We’ll explore different styles, tweak details, and even experiment with lipstick shades or makeup intensities until we find the one. This is your time to try things out, ask questions, and make sure everything feels just right. By the end, you’ll have a beautifully tailored look and complete peace of mind knowing exactly how you’ll look and feel on your special day.
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Want to know more? Read my What to Expect at a Bridal Trial blog!
When And Where Will My Trial Take Place?
I recommend scheduling your hair and makeup trial up to six months before your wedding day. However, the timing is entirely up to you! I typically have more availability for trials during off-peak months, so feel free to book yours earlier if that works better for you!
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Trials are held at my home BN3 on Fridays. I don't hold trials in the school holidays and have limited weekend trial dates by request only.
What If I Change My Mind About My Look After The Trial?
It's completely normal to have second thoughts after your trial —sometimes, seeing your hair and makeup come together makes you realise you want to tweak a few things, and that’s okay! Your trial is all about finding a look that makes you feel amazing, so if you’d like any adjustments, just let me know. Whether it’s a different lip color, a softer eye, or a slight change to your hairstyle, we can refine the details to ensure you feel completely confident and beautiful on your wedding day. My goal is for you to love your final look, so I’m always happy to discuss changes and make sure everything is just right for you!
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That being said, my re-trial rate is less than 1%, as most brides leave their trial feeling excited and reassured about their look. If you’re still searching for your bridal hair and makeup artist, I’d love to chat! Get in touch to see if your date is available.
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How Do I Choose the Right Hair & Makeup for Me and Know What Will Suit Me?
Choosing the right bridal hair and makeup is all about enhancing your natural beauty and making you feel confident. During your trial, we’ll explore styles that complement your features, dress, and wedding vibe, whether it's soft waves, a romantic updo, or glowing, natural makeup.
Consider your dress style and neckline—does it suit a sleek updo or a relaxed, flowing style? Think about what makes you feel comfortable, too. If you usually like some hair down, a half-up, half-down look offers the perfect balance. Your wedding hair should reflect your personality while flattering your face shape.
Not sure where to start? Bring your inspiration photos, and I’ll help refine your vision.
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I'm Nervous About My Wedding Day Look— I Don’t Usually Wear Much Makeup And Don’t Want To Feel Overdone!
I completely understand! Makeup is so personal, and my goal is to enhance your natural beauty, not change the way you look. If you’re not used to wearing much makeup, we’ll keep it soft, natural, and true to you -just a polished, radiant version of yourself.
That’s why a trial is so important. It gives us the chance to work together to find the perfect balance, so you feel comfortable, confident, and still like you on your wedding day. While bridal makeup is designed to last all day and look beautiful in photos, rest assured that it will never feel heavy or overdone, just effortlessly beautiful and perfectly you.
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✨ Read more: The Secret To Natural Makeup ✨
Will My Makeup Last All Day?
Yes! I use high-quality, long-wearing products and expert techniques to ensure your makeup stays flawless from morning to night. Every step, from skin prep to layering techniques, is designed to keep your look fresh, radiant, and camera-ready all day.
That said, you will need to reapply your lipstick every couple of hours, and if there are tears, be sure to dab—never wipe! I always use waterproof mascara for weddings and prefer to apply cluster lashes, just in case.
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Can I Change My Look For The Evening Reception?
Yes! If you’d like to switch up your hair or makeup for the evening, my Ultimate Bloom Package includes a second look change and a stay-on service. Whether you want to take your style from soft and romantic to something more glamorous or simply refresh your look after a long day, I’ll be there to make it happen.
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If you're considering an evening transformation, let’s chat about how we can create the perfect day-to-night bridal beauty plan! Enquire today to check if your date is available.
Should I Have My Hair Up Or Down?
Think about the neckline and style of your dress - is it modern and unusual or a classic shape? Choose a hair style that will compliment it. Will you feel comfortable with all your hair back, or do you usually like to have some hair down? Your wedding hair can reflect your personality! Your face shape is important too. I love half up half down styles as they have the feeling of being down but with the bonus of being out of your face.
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What Areas Do you Cover
I am based in Hove East Sussex, but cover all of Sussex, Surrey and Kent including Crowborough, Tunbridge Wells, Brighton, East Grinstead and Worthing.
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I am delighted to offer my bridal hair and makeup services at a wide range of stunning wedding venues in Sussex. I have worked at some of the most picturesque and sought-after locations in the area, including Pangdean Barn, Buxted Park Hotel, Cissbury Barns, Two Woods Estate, and Pelham House.
Other beautiful venues I’ve had the pleasure of working at include Highly Manor, Balcombe Place, Findon Place, Southdowns Manor, Long Furlong Barn, Brookfield Barn, Upwaltham Barn, The Raveswood, South Lodge, and Cowdray Estate.
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Do You Provide Any Advice On How To Prepare Our Hair For The Wedding Day?
Absolutely! Don’t worry, I have you covered. When you book with me, you'll receive an in-depth haircare guide full of tips and advice to get your hair in the best possible condition for your big day. Plus, I'll send you a special link that you can share with your bridal party, so they’ll know exactly how to prep their hair for the morning of the wedding. It's all designed to make sure everything runs smoothly and your hair looks flawless!
What If I Have Sensitive Skin Or Specific Product Preferences?
I completely understand how important it is to feel comfortable with the products used on your skin. If you have sensitive skin, allergies, or specific product preferences, just let me know! I use high-quality, professional products that are designed to be long-wearing and suitable for a variety of skin types, including sensitive skin. However, if you have particular products you love or feel safest using, I’m more than happy to incorporate them into your look. Your comfort is my priority, and together, we’ll create a flawless, irritation-free makeup look that feels great and lasts all day.
