Getting married is such a special day in your life and you have your own ideas of what you want your day to be, including how you want to look. For me, trusting others to create the look that I wanted was a big deal, especially on a day as important as this. After researching make up artists and seeking out recommendations from people involved in my wedding preparations, I contacted Helen. Helen was professional, in a warm and approachable way. Everything was transparent, i.e. pricing, her expectations and most importantly she listened to me. Her communication was great and she was very reassuring from the start.
At my make up trial, she welcomed my mum and I, and immediately put us at ease. It was like chatting to a friend that we had known for years – a credit to Helen. I was not sure how the ‘look’ would turn out, I was concerned about whether the make-up would suit my skin, would it feel overly heavy and actually would I like it. After all, photos are around for a long time!
The result…a look that I wanted, colours that suited my skin, and an honest appraisal from my mum, she loved it! My husband to be (at that time) saw me later on in the day, as did others and all were very impressed. I knew I had made the right choice asking Helen, and any concerns about my make up on my wedding day were put to the back of my mind. I was extremely happy! But, it wasn’t just about putting the make up on, Helen took the time to carefully assess the look herself, take photos and asked for updates from me throughout the day. This helped to tweak one or two aspects of my make up on the wedding day which did not change the ‘look’ from the trial that I was more than delighted with.
On the day of our wedding, Helen arrived on time. My two flower girls, Matron of Honour and Bridesmaid had not had trials but were all having their make up done too. The morning was relaxed, the timings were perfect and together with Gemma from Dream Bridal Hair, it was surprisingly calm.
Helen created the ‘look’ again, she listened to a couple of tweaks that I wanted and true to her word, she was not happy until I was happy, which I most definitely was after she had finished. The whole wedding party were extremely pleased with the work that Helen had done. The makeup that she used lasted the whole day. My make was put on about 10am and did not come off until I took it off at 1:30am. I barely needed the top up kit that she provided, only the lipstick and a little powder. The compliments that I have received both at the wedding and from photographs that people have seen have been great. People have specifically commented on the make up and said how lovely it looks.
Helen and Gemma both helped me into my wedding dress on the day. They didn’t need to do this but I found they wanted to ensure that my wedding day was ‘perfect’ and both were with me all the way to the point that I was ready to walk down the aisle.
In summary, I did not know Helen before but I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone that requires a make up artist. She is professional, knows her trade very well and is extremely personable too. She has the skills to create whatever look you want and delivers the ‘total package’. Thank you so much Helen, you helped to create one of the best days of my life.