I like to encourage my brides to move away from ‘traditional’ bridal hair + makeup, and choose something that suits their personality and the overall aesthetic of their wedding.

Here’s a few looks I’ve created on myself that I hope will help as a starting point when deciding on your wedding makeup look. My background in film & TV and character creating means I often like to think of makeup & hair as part of your story… So I’ve paired the looks I’ve created with some styling details from suppliers I love & local Dorset venues.

I hope this gives you some inspiration!

Hollie

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R O M A N T I C S T Y L E

Deep pinks, reds & burgundy with a winged liner and warmth on the eyes. Softened with freckles and a natural, but emphasised blush.

Hair Piece - EDEN B. STUDIO

Venue - LARMER TREE (Photograph by - My Beautiful Bride Wedding Photography)

Flowers - EMMA COX FLORISTRY (Photography by Esme Whiteside Photography)

Dress - GRACE LOVES LACE

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S O F T L Y S M O K E D

Warm tones of khaki, bronzes & golds enhance all eye colours & skin tones. A great one for brides who want their look to be all about their eyes. Using eyeshadow with a shimmer, as pictured, will catch the light in photographs too and further draw attention to the eyes.

Venue - ST. GILES HOUSE (Photographed by JONATHAN BECKER)

Hair Accessories - TILLY THOMAS LUXE

Dress - WILDERNESS BRIDE

Flowers - SWALLOWS & DAMSONS

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A U T U M N A L

Deep reds & berry tones on the lips paired with Hollywood style waves. This classic look has stuck around since the 1950s for a reason!

Venue - CAME HOUSE (Photograph by ALBERT PALMER PHOTOGRAPHY)

Flowers - BOTANY & BLOSSOM (Photograph by NINA GOKS)

Dress by - KIMBERLEY STONE (Photograph by SAMANTHA DAVIS )

Hair Accessories - TILLY THOMAS LUXE

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R E T R O F E E L

I love a bit of 70s inspo… this look was created with this incredible era in mind. Warm oranges, browns and a soft liner.

Venue - ELECTRIC PALACE (photography by TIM BOOTH)

Earrings - TO BE ADORNED

Dress - SHIKOBA BRIDE

Flowers - BY KOCHETOVA

Stationery - SUNDOWN PAPER

S O F T B O H O

Soft details to enhance the eyes, natural, glowing skin showcasing freckles, with tones of pinks & peaches. This look calls out to be paired with braids. Some of my favourite braid styles are the milk maid braid (shown in the image) and fishtail braids.

Flowers - THE VINTAGE HOUSE THAT COULD

Dress - SOPHIE ROSE BRIDAL (Photography by KATY LAWERENCE)

Earrings - LITTLE NELL JEWELLERY

Location - DURDLE DOOR (Photograph by ANYWHERE WE ROAM)

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P L A Y F U L

Something to think about if your day to day makeup is quite playful & sparkly or your wedding styling is super colourful. It could be something very subtle like the look pictured. I’m 100% here for playing with some colour! you do you!

Venue - MARSHWOOD MANOR

Veil - W_COLLECTIVE

Shoes - KOOKYCHU

Earrings - ALISON LOU

Flowers - SWALLOWS & DAMSONS

Dress - JULITA LDN BRIDE

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