Recent Bride Rebecca!

On October 17th 2015 I had the absolute pleasure of doing hair and makeup for beautiful bride Rebecca, her lovely mum and four bridesmaids!

The wedding and bridal preparations took place in a beautiful rural location at Bassmead Manor Barns.  http://www.bassmeadmanorbarns-weddings.co.uk

I arrived bright and early at 7.30am to start prepping everyone's hair, it was a very busy morning for me as I had to have everyone ready by around 1pm.
Super team Andre and Suzanne form Belle Momenti photography were on hand to capture all the bridal preparations.  http://www.onlinepictureproof.com/bmp
I loved doing the bridesmaids hair in a variation of relaxed updo's, achieved by tonging the hair first then adding in braids and pinning hair up in sections.

Rebecca wanted a natural wedding day look.  To achieve this I used a little Benefit primer to make sure the makeup lasted.  I used a Kiko light coverage foundation and a little Bobbi Brown concealer. On the eyes I used a combination of MAC eyeshadows in shades Phloof, Scene and Pink Venus.  The lipstick is Angel by MAC over Ballet pink lip liner from Bobbi Brown. Charlotte Tilbury Bronze and glow completed the look. Rebecca's hair was set in velcro rollers and tonged for a relaxed part up part down style.  I did a little backcombing to achieve some height on top before adding the veil.

All booking enquiries via http://www.nikimakeup.co.uk

All images via bellemomenti.

Siobhan's South farm Wedding!

On 13th September I did the bridal make-up for Siobhan and her mum at South farm, Royston.

It is one of my favourite wedding venues and I am lucky enough to work here often as a recommended Make-up artist.

On this occasion I worked alongside hairstylist Tina Crossley at http://www.beautifulhair4weddings.co.uk who created an elegant and stunning updo for Siobhan's big day!

The beautiful photography and photo credits here are all thanks to the fabulous James Rouse at https://www.jamesrouse.com

Venue https://www.south-farm.co.uk

 I just love the drive into South farm it it just perfect!

 A lovely light and spacious bridal suite to enjoy some pre-wedding pampering.

Behind the scenes action from Tina and I!

Action station!

I love the lilac eyeshadows we went for to bring out Siobhan's beautiful eyes.

 Cant leave mum out!

My favourite shot, hair and make-up complete and time to get into the wedding dress!

Make-up services https://www.nikimakeup.co.uk

News!

I am thrilled to announce I am the new recommended supplier for make-up artistry at St. Michael's Manor Hotel in St.Albans.

Here is a recent St Michael's Manor Hotel Bride Gill Webb on her wedding day 26th September 2013.

Here is what Gill had to say:
"Having tried two previous make up artists I really wasn't happy with the end result. I either looked too made up or just too old! Anyway, I found Niki online and visited her at home for a make up trial. She just totally got it! Colours, the look, everything! She's also a really lovely person! On the day of my wedding (26th Sept 2013) she was calm, totally professional and just went to work on me! My make up was absolutely perfect! It is such an important part of you to get right, for photographs if nothing else! I felt just amazing. Thank you Niki! If you do nothing else, have Niki do your make up!!x."

If you are looking for a stunning venue for your wedding day/special event see the St.Michael's Manor Hotel website http://www.stmichaelsmanor.com/

All bridal make-up enquiries please visit www.nikimakeup.co.uk for further information.

A recent Bride: Tara

I did Tara's bridal make-up back in May this year for her wedding at Sopwell House in St Albans.

Amanda Tweed (http://www.wedding-photographers-berkshire.co.uk/) provided the stunning photos of Tara below and Jaydean (http://www.hairbyjaydean.com/) provided fabulous wedding hair. Bridal make-up services are available at (http://www.nikimakeup.co.uk/).

Tara's review:

"Niki is a true professional from start to finish. I have always felt a little worried about other people applying my make-up. All my worries were put to rest after meeting and having a trial with Niki. She took note of my likes and dislikes. I felt completely relaxed and enjoyed the experience of getting ready on my Wedding day. My make-up stayed on well into the evening all that was left for me to do was apply lipstick and gloss. Would recommend and definitely wouldn't hesitate to ask her again. Thank you."