I was so pleased to see my bride Francesca, and also all my hard work, featured in the acclaimed English Wedding Blog this week. Francescas wedding was just perfect and she made all the right choices with her suppliers too. The wedding took place at Mulberry House in Ongar. Take a look…….
A wedding at Mulberry House in Ongar, a Beautiful Bride, a Brass Band and a Phenomenal Photographer.
I had the absolute pleasure of working at the wonderful Mulberry House in Ongar recently, one of my favourite venues!
I’m sure Everyone loves a wedding, especially when it comes to the very first glimpse of the beautiful bride. Being a hair and makeup artist specialising in Wedding Hair and Makeup, I get to see brides on their wedding morning all year round.
I am always so privileged to be a part of the brides wedding morning and play such a big role in ensuring she looks her very best. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing everything come together. From the moment the bride and bridesmaids put on their dresses to when the flowers arrive and also seeing the tears fill the brides eyes when she first sets eyes on her family.
Photographer
All these moments are so special and photographer Scott Miller from Boutique Wedding Films captured them all. Scott is one of my favourite photographers and I am always thrilled when I learn he is the photographer on the day. He completely captures the wedding day to the point I feel like I have been one of the guests. Here are some of his wonderful photos from Francescas wedding. Scott just fits in around your wedding day. Very much in the background but quietly capturing all the magic.
Mulberry House
Mulberry House in Ongar is such a beautiful wedding venue. I think it is the most perfect wedding venue….A Country House, all yours for the day.
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This is beautiful Nicola who had the most amazing wedding day. I styled Nicola, her mum and her bridesmaid at her home.
I styled Nicolas hair using hair extensions to add length and volume. We stayed with earthy colours for her makeup. Her dress was absolutely stunning, Nicola looked absolutely perfect. Nicola and her fiancé exchanged their vows at Langtons in Hornchurch, then everyone climbed a double decker bus which took the newly married bride and groom and all their wedding guests to dine at the Globe Theatre in London. It sounded absolutely wonderful.
Double Decker Bus
Nicola and her fiancé exchanged their vows at Langtons in Hornchurch, then everyone climbed a double decker bus which took the newly married bride and groom and all their wedding guests to dine at the Globe Theatre in London. It sounded absolutely wonderful.
All the guests had a glass of prosecco and a slice of quiche to enjoy on their journey. Congratulations Nicola and thank you for letting me be a part of your fabulous morning. Here are some photos taken by the fantastic Gary Derbridge . When I saw Nicolas photographs I knew she had chosen a very talented photographer. Here are some of the photos from her fabulous day.
Here are the beautiful professional photos from Alex Reeds wedding. Her amazing photographer, Sally Forder from www.binkynixon.com caught the day just perfectly!
I feel I was at the wedding myself just by looking at these fantastic images. The florist, Kate from www.tangle&Thyme.co.uk created the most wonderful bouquet for her bride (also her daughter!!) and the bridesmaids and the wonderful arrangements in the Marquee too.
I hope you enjoy looking through Alex’s wedding day. This was all taking place in leafy Good Easter in Chelmsford.
I had an a fantastic morning with bride Alex on her wedding day and loved carrying out her hair and makeup for her on such a special day. Alex married at the stunning High Easter church in Chelmsford, Essex.
Alex is so vivacious, beautiful and so giving. She spent her morning getting ready at her parents home, which is actually a rarity these days.
It was so calm, fun and very busy. Alex had a few bridesmaids, (her two beautiful sisters and some of her friends who have been on lifes wonderful journey with her). The wedding morning entailed lots of bridesmaids walking in and out, beautiful little dogs racing around with pink bows tied around their necks.
Florist – Tangle & Thyme
Alexs’ mum, Kate, is a florist and wow, she created the most beautiful wedding bouquet for her daughter. A very talented florist, you really must check Kates website out, TangleandThyme. She is amazing!!
The Wedding Cake
I also think you should also check out the cake – The Hazlebury kitchen.
The Photographer
The photographer on the day was Sally Forder, who is Assistant to Binky Nixon, again, check Sally out. What a fabulous lady, great fun to be around too, super talented. Now for some of the beautiful images of her wonderful wedding day.
This week I met lovely Sarah Buckingham, who married at the wonderful Leez Priory.
Sarah booked me quite last minute so we did not get a chance to meet up for a trial beforehand. Sarah had such wonderful friends and family in her bridal party, they were such good fun.
I had makeup artist Elaine Marie assist me, so the makeup, as usual, was just outstanding.
Here are some of the images I took of the beautiful bride and bridal party.
This is lovely Emma who married at Leez Priory last week. Here are some before and after photos.
I had the great pleasure of styling Tilly Keepers hair, at Francescas wedding. Tilly is an actress in Eastenders.
Hair
Tilly had lots of fine hair and was certain that her hair would not hold the curls. Tilly did not know my magic tricks and potions! I was thrilled to receive a message from Tilly a few days later saying she absolutely loved her hair and that the curls lasted three days.
Tillys makeup was carried out by the wonderful Gemma Peace and the photographer for the day was one of my favourites…..Scott from Boutique Wedding Films . I recommend you definitely check him out before you secure your photographer.
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I had the great pleasure of styling beautiful Francescas’ hair for her wedding day this week at Mulberry House.
She has naturally beautiful curly hair but wanted the curls more defined.
Here are some before and after photos of Francesca on her wedding morning.
Before Styling After Styling
Below are some other images of Francesca at her wedding trial. When the trial was complete, she was really happy, the curls were tight and defined and she looked so beautiful with the wedding crown in her hair, which she really wanted to wear on her wedding day. Straight after the trial, Francesca had arranged to have her dress fitting. Once she had put on her dress, she could see immediately that the curls were too tight and the flower crown did not go with her dress.
On her wedding day we went for a much softer looser curl (above) and she wore a stunning simple hair accessory which complimented her hair and her dress.
I have to do a few shout outs here to Francescas amazing makeup artist. Her name is Gemma Peace and did a fabulous job styling everyone. Also, the flowers, they were unbelievable! Look at these! The entire venue looked this fantastic. These are created by Starry Eyed Weddings they really are something else! Just take a look at their website. Such a wonderful wedding and stunning wedding venue.
I first met Caroline a few years ago when I carried out the hair and makeup for her sister, Alexandra. who married at Leez Priory a few years earlier. It was lovely to have the family book me again for their next big family wedding and to see Alexandra again, who now had two children and have moved to Australia. I enjoyed spending the wedding morning with Caroline, her three sisters and her mum. Caroline had lovely fine blonde hair, so we incorporated some hair extensions so that she could have a lovely half up hairstyle with lots of wonderful loose curls cascading down. Photos will be uploaded soon.
I had such a lovely morning with Louise and her wonderful bridal party, at Moor Hall. Louise had wonderful long red hair which was a delight to style. Her bridesmaids all had lovely long hair and decided on having the same hairstyle for the wedding ceremony. Here are some before and after photos.
Before After
Before Bridesmaid 1
Yesterday I had a lovely morning with Katharine and her family, preparing them all for the wedding at the stunning Leez Priory Wedding Venue. I used a very small amount of padding in Katharines hair just to ensure she kept the volume in front. Katharine had such beautiful hair and using schwarzkopf products ensured the curls stayed very soft and bouncy throughout the day. I styled Katharines hair using the GHD Mini Styler. For Katharine makeup, we kept it all very natural with extra focus on the eyes, using Mac Cosmetics and Charlotte Tilbury.
Before After
Bridesmaid – Before Bridesmaid – After
A Beautiful Bride and Bridesmaids Hair
Today I had the great pleasure of styling Bride Sarah and her bridesmaids for her wedding today at Gosfield Hall. Sarah had amazing fine hair, which is always my favourite to work with. We had to use a little padding to give some height from the front, but she had fabulous hair so I thoroughly enjoyed creating her style today. Below are some photos of Sarahs hair, also some before and after photos and also a before and after of one of her bridesmaids too.
Bride – Before Bride – After
Today I had a wonderful day preparing bride Jodie for her wedding day. Jodie was such a beautiful serene bride. At her trial we tried several styles and they all looked absolutely beautiful. We decided on an updo for her wedding today. I started getting Jodie and her bridal party ready in the Ladys Chambers, then we moved over to the amazing Rococo Bridal Room to do the finishing touches. Jodie looked so beautiful. I also carried out the hairstyling of her bridesmaids. I have attached some before and after photos of the bridesmaids and a photo of the beautiful Bride.
About Me
Welcome to my Blog. I'm a multi award winning Professional Hair and Makeup Artist working with Brides all over Essex and London. I have been working in the wedding industry for 20 years. I have also recently won Wedding Hairstylist of the Year for the third time and the most recent Award I received was for Bridal Hairstylist of the Year.
Wedding Hair
I trained at Wella Hair Studios in London, alongside the world acclaimed Patrick Cameron. He gave me the confidence to explore and experiment with hair and that is exactly what I like to do, ensuring you have the perfect hairstyle for your wedding day. I love working with hair and creating the impossible.
Bridal Makeup
I trained as a Makeup Artist in London alongside some of the industries most famous makeup artists. You will often find me at Masterclasses, keeping up to date with the latest trends. My aim is for my brides to looked absolutely stunning on their wedding day and that they enjoy receiving endless compliments about their hair and makeup all day long.