As a hair and make-up artist, I’m often asked for advice on the latest trends in bridal make-up, but to be honest, these days it’s really hard to define what ‘standard’ bridal make-up is! With easy access to so many online tutorials and articles, people are becoming more adventurous with their make-up and it can be really difficult for a bride to know what will work for her wedding day. So here’s some of my thoughts and tips on finding that all important bridal look for you!

Hair and make-up by Sarah-Lou

Keeping it natural…. If you don’t usually wear a lot of make-up, it’s unlikely that you would want to go for anything too bold on your big day, so it’s a good idea to keep a natural fresh-faced look, and neutral colours can be great for this. They can be built up to give varying degrees of subtlety and are an excellent starting point for any bride who is finding the choice of make-up very daunting.

Going for bold…. If you regularly wear a lot of make-up, you may prefer to go for a bolder look on your wedding day. Smokey eyes are great, look fab in photos, and again, can be built up to achieve a look that works for you. Add to that some lash extensions and you have a whole new look! They help to open up the eye, finish off the make-up, and again, look great for your photos.

Hair and make-up by Sarah-Lou

There are so many different make-up styles and trends, but not all of them will work for everyone. A professional make-up artist will be able to work with you and advise on styles that will be suitable for you, based on many different factors.

And most importantly…. Don’t skip the trial! With wedding budgets spiralling out of control, it can be tempting to try and save pennies by skipping on hair and make-up trials, but I would advise always getting a trial for at least the bride. Taking the time for a trial before your wedding day will give you peace of mind and reassurance that we can not only achieve your desired look, but we can achieve a look that works for you. You want to feel comfortable with your ‘bridal’ look and my aim is to ensure that you look like the best version of you!