When planning my wedding almost eight years ago, I somehow thought that the bridal make-up would be the easy part. After all, I spend my life testing foundations and interviewing make-up artists so I just assumed that I’d book someone, turn up, and end up looking like a slightly more polished version of myself. However, like all things wedding-related, it’s not quite that straightforward and after a couple of trials where I really didn’t love the end result, I decided to do my wedding day make-up myself. The thing that gave me the confidence to do so? Booking in for a bridal make-up service at Bobbi Brown.
Of course, whether you want to do it yourself, book an artist to come to you, or spend some time sitting down at a beauty counter and figuring it all out in advance, it does require some planning. And I didn’t realise just how many brands and stores across the UK actually offer dedicated bridal make-up services. Brands like Bobbi Brown and Charlotte Tilbury have long been go-tos for wedding makeup, with bookable appointments that double as trials or lessons. But you’ve also got department stores like John Lewis and Selfridges, where you can sit down, try multiple brands, and get a feel for what actually suits you—all with an expert on hand to offer guidance and lend a professional hand for application.
