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“She’s definitely
a perfectionist”

About Me.

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel".
- Maya Angelou

Hi, I'm Ellie! And I'm delighted you've found me. I'm a professional bridal makeup artist, specialising in beautiful bespoke make up, from romantic, natural and glowy to timeless soft glam. I use a variety of luxury products and techniques to highlight the individual features and beauty of each of my clients.

 

My journey to become a bridal makeup artist was unexpected. In 2015 I got married to my best friend and fell in love with all things wedding and the whole industry. I had always been fascinated with makeup and how it can make you feel and I realised that I could combine my passion for makeup with my love of weddings. And my bridal makeup artist career was born!

 

I'm lucky enough to have been trained and mentored by some of the best artists in the industry as well as being accredited by the Beauty Guild. I feel so incredibly privileged for each and every special day that I get to play a part in. 

It's been 10 years since my wedding...

...And I still remember every single wedding supplier that made our day what it was. We not only chose suppliers whose work we loved, but also people we connected with and felt comfortable around. I still feel so glad that they were part of our day. 

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When you plan your wedding, you are perfectly curating the day you've envisaged, with all your favourite people and things. And choosing your wedding suppliers is a big part of that. 

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I always remind myself of that, with every bride that chooses me. And hope that they look back in 10 years time and feel the same. 

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More about me. 

When I'm not making up beautiful faces...

You'll find me at my home in Horsham, West Sussex where I live with my husband, 2 small children and 2 cats. My family are my whole world and I'm unbelievably blessed, because I'm theirs too. 

 

I'm a trained singer and dancer, am passionate about health and wellbeing, and enjoy going to the gym (when my children allow!). I'm also partial to a National Trust visit at the weekend, via the café and shop of course! I was a very fussy child but now love all things food and am a bit of a red wine buff (well I think I am!). I'm also a trained Women's Circle facilitator,  connecting and empowering women via the power of story telling. 

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