Getting married is one of the most special days of your life, you should look and feel like the best version of yourself.
At your in-depth trial, we will work together to create personally tailored looks that highlight your best features, not mask them. A chance to experiment and explore colours, finishes and products to find what works best for your individual style.
Whether the makeup is just for the bride or the entire bridal party, there is a package to suit.
With over a decade of professional experience, a vast knowledge of makeup and skincare and an incredible array of luxury brands as well as cruelty free brands to choose from.
Trials generally take place at my home mid-week, in a very relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and you are welcome to bring a friend. However if neither of these are suitable for you, I will do my best to accommodate.
During your trial we will discuss everything to ensure your makeup suits not only your skin type & tone but also complements your hair, dress & desired style. It is a collaboration and we will make all the adjustments needed until you are completely happy.
The trial generally consists of;
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Recommendations for skin type & tone.
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Skin preparation
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Careful matching of foundations & concealers to your skin type & colour
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Trial of eyeshadows, lips & cheeks etc.
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Finalising your look so that it is flawless & long lasting.
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You can also have a combined hair and makeup trial if you are having both on the day.
The skincare brands used will be to suit individual skin types (or you can bring your own). All are great for sensitive skin types.
Products used will be written down for you and we’ll take photos during the session to ensure your makeup photographs well. These photos will then be sent to you so you’ve got time to make sure you’re 100% happy with your final look.
Bridal party makeup can include all or some of your bridesmaids, flower girls, mother of /future mother in law to the bride or just anyone special to your big day. It can also include the Groom and Groomsmen to cover any spots, rashes or anything they may want to hide on the day! Makeup for the Groom, Groomsmen and young children is obviously very minimal, subtle and free!
Bridal party trial makeup only needs to include those having a full makeup application/hair styling & can either be done on the same day as the Bride's makeup trial or a separate day.
When all your planning & hard work pays off, you can sit back and relax knowing your makeup/hair is being taken care of by a professional.
Shelley can come to your home, hotel or venue on the day of your wedding. As well as a standard session, Shelley also offers Half-Day & Full-Day packages which involves the initial makeup application & touch-ups throughout the day either for just the Bride or entire Bridal parties.
If you’re getting married abroad or in a remote location, this is ideal as we will cover everything normally covered in a Bridal Trial but also teach you how to apply your make-up on the day so it looks flawless and long-lasting.
BRIDAL MAKEUP ONLY TRIAL £80 (2 hours) BRIDAL HAIR & MAKEUP TRIAL £140 (3-4 hours)
BRIDAL PARTY MAKEUP ONLY TRIAL £55 (1 HOUR)
BRIDAL PARTY HAIR & MAKEUP TRIAL (Price on request)
BRIDAL MAKEUP ON THE DAY £130
BRIDAL MAKEUP WITH HAIR STYLING (Price on request)
BRIDAL PARTY MAKEUP ON THE DAY £55 per person
BRIDAL PARTY MAKEUP & HAIR (Price on request)
BRIDAL MAKEUP OR HAIR LESSON £140 (2-3 hours)

Shelley did my wedding day make up and it was absolutely perfect! I usually wear only eye make up and was worried about finding a supplier who could give me a natural look. Until I found Shelley that is! She applied the lightest possible foundation (so I wouldn't look washed out in photos) yet it didn't really look like I was wearing face make up at all! I still looked like myself only more polished and less tired! Shelley is lovely - very friendly at the trials, relaxed on the day and was totally calm about patching up my make up when I started crying! She was even kind enough to wait until I walked down the aisle to ensure my make up was perfect. She also gave my maid of honour and I advice about our general make up routines when asked and emailed us some links/info. I would highly recommend!
KIND WORDS FROM BRIDES

Jo Tennant,
Wedding Photographer / Bride
Shelley is a fabulous makeup artist, it's really that simple. I've been a wedding photographer for 15 years, so I've worked with many, many makeup artists. Picking Shelley for my own wedding was one of the easiest decisions I had to make. I'm 48, and wanted glamorous but understated look and she nailed it. My skin is very pale and her base colour choice was perfect, she chose colours that I would never have thought to use and have now permanently switched to as they are so so much better for me.
She also did my hair, which was beautiful and stayed in all day - something really not to be underestimated. The same goes for my sister and goddaughter.
Shelley is such a lovely person to be round too. Very calm and the absolute definition of professional. You genuinely could not be in better hands.
Thank you Shelley, you are absolutely fabulous xx

Lucy Pritchard
Bride
I am so pleased I found and booked Shelley to be make up artist for myself and my bridesmaids. I was looking for an artist who took a very natural approach and could make me look the best I could be without looking dramatic or over made up. Shelley has the knowledge and the experience to put myself and my wedding party at ease. I loved the make up trial (having never done anything like that before) and Shelley gave lots of helpful hints and tips. Shelley fitted in perfectly to our wedding morning, helping to make the atmosphere relaxed and friendly, exactly what I wanted on the morning. My sisters (my bridesmaids) looked absolutely beautiful and we received so many compliments throughout the day. Our make up was exactly what I wanted and it really did last until the very end of the day. Thank you so much Shelley for making us all feel and look amazing, bringing that extra special touch to the day! Can't recommend enough..