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Bridal makeup designed to enhance you, not hide you.

Natural, soft and effortless makeup for brides who want to feel like the best version of themselves.

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I love empowering women & making them feel their most confident.

For me, bridal makeup will always be so much more than just how you look. 

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It's about how it makes you feel when you catch your reflection. You stand a little taller. Your shoulders relax. You feel braver and ready for this day. Confident, radiant and absolutely on top of the world. 

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That's what I truly love creating. Makeup that lets you feel both completely at ease and quietly powerful -  and like the absolute goddess you are - on a day that's all about celebrating you and your love. 

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That feeling is everything. That's the reason I love what do. â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

"Ellie somehow manages to balance making you look the most beautiful you have ever in your life, whilst still making you look like you" 

"I HIGHLY recommended Ellie to anyone looking for a makeup artist! She took the time to make sure the look for my wedding day was perfect in our trial, and on the day it absolutely was! Ellie made me feel so comfortable and calm, and I couldn’t have been happier with the makeup on the day."

Emma Louise

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BEYOND THE MAKEUP

I'm an unexpected confidant, friend and your biggest cheerleader, in one of the most special and intimate moments of your life. 

When my brides sit in my chair, I'm not only their makeup artist. They confide in me and share sacred stories. I'm trusted not only with schedules, but also to help regulate emotions, contribute to the energy and invited to witness the most tender moments.

When you choose your makeup artist, you're not just selecting skill, but choosing someone to contribute in some wonderfully unexpected ways. 

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The makeup

My style sits somewhere between super natural and soft glam 

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Whether it's barely there or more polished, my aim is always to balance the makeup to suit your features beautifully

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But I never follow one style or formula. It's always shaped around the person sitting in front of me.

The details change, but there's always a softness to the look, beautifully hydrated skin and diffused definition

Contact Me

If you'd like to check my availability for your special day, I'd love to hear from you! 

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