Julie Clark

Pendrell Hall

15 October 2016

I was booked to do the wedding makeup of Julie and her bridal party who was going to get married at Pendrell Hall. One of my favorite wedding venues. Because Pendrell Hall only allow brides into the Venue on the day at 10.30 to get ready I started the makeup of the party at Julies house. 

I arrived at Julies house at 7am and started the makeup of Julie’s sister in law, Kelley who wanted a natural look then started to do the makeup of Amy who was Julies daughter.  While I was doing Amy’s makeup her partner rang and they were teasing the groomsmen that Julie had changed her mind. I had just completed Amy’s eyes before we had to go to Pendrell Hall where I would finish the rest of the makeup look and then do Julies wedding make up.

Julie's Sister in Law Kelley

Julie's Daughter Amy

During the morning we were joined by Julie’s hairdresser, Becky from Root 46 Hairdressing.

Pendrell hall was a 40 minute drive and when I arrived I was greeted by a stressed Julie who jokingly said that Kelly's driving nearly killed them on the drive over.

We all unpacked, then had a quick look around the venue where I was blown away by how beautiful the venue was decorated. David and Lynne from fine flowers did all the bouquets and table arrangements and every time I see their flowers i'm stunned at how beautifully they are put together.

Flowers by Fine Flowers

Cake made by Ben the Cake Man

Because time was getting on we all made our way back into the preparation room "Love is enough" where I made a start on the finishing touches of Amy's makeup. The bridal party had some fantastic music playing where there was lots of singing, dancing and reminising when the wedding co-ordinator came up to tell us to turn the music down as the guests would be arriving soon and because how close the room is to where the guests wait it would be too loud. That was the point when it started to turn real and Julie nerves started to kick in. By this time it was time for me to do Julies makeup. Julie had beautiful eyes so I wanted to make sure her wedding makeup emphasised that as well as complimenting the rest of her bridal look.

Julie the Bride

During the morning we were joined by Andrew from David Wadley Photography and Electra Films (video below).

We all helped Julie into her dress which was a stunning Ronald Joyce lace gown with a long train which was from Luna Anne Bridal just in time before the registrars came up to do the pre-wedding interview.  We left Julie in peace and by the time the interview was over it was almost time for the ceremony. I prepared the flowers ready for the girls by drying the stems off with a towel and showing them the best way to hold them. We then had a few minutes, Julie looked really happy but also nervous I said my goodbyes as Julie walked down the grand staircase to the ceremony room.

Julie you looked so beautiful. Thank you so much for booking me to do your makeup.

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Vicky Sully

Hawksyard Hall

8 October 2016

Photo taken by Redlock Photography

The weather was dry, warm and sunny for October. I was warmly welcomed at the house by Vicky’s mom and niece, who was one of the flower girls.

Vickie has just qualified as a midwife and we had a lot in common to talk about. 

During the morning Vickie’s niece was playing the nerf wars with her uncle and at one point nearly hit me, it was so funny, she was such a cutie.

I was booked to do the makeup of Vickie, her mom and sister in law. Vickie doesn’t normally wear makeup and wanted something elegant but not heavy so we decided to concentrate on making her eyes stand out and used the Airbase Airbrush Foundation. We used a beautiful colour of eye shadow from Charlotte Tilbury that sparkled every time she blinked with added lashes.

Photo taken by Redlock Photography

When I arrived the hair dresser Milena was there from S.A.M.S Hair shop up north where Vickie’s family was from. 

Photo taken by Redlock Photography

I Did Vickie's mom first then Vickie then the bridesmaid.

Whilst doing Vickie's makeup Bernadette from Rosabella York brought the stunning flowers and stayed for a coffee and chat and was mesmerised by the airbrush machine I was using. 

Ant from Redrock Photography and Stephen from Yellow Tree Films arrived and enjoyed a little game of Nerf Wars with Vickie's niece before making a start on recording this lovely morning. 

Vickie’s brother who was with the groom for the morning came to collect the button holes and was very complimentary of Vickie’s makeup and even at one point wanted to take a photo. 

The wedding cars from Love Wedding Cars arrived and everyone went into panic mode. I only had a bridesmaid left to do. She also doesn’t wear much makeup and asked me to do whatever I wanted. She had beautiful eyes and so it was only right to show them off. I gave her a nice pink Smokey eye.

Photo taken by Redlock Photography

Everyone got into their dresses while I cleaned up. And they came into the room one by one to have any touch ups done. They all looked amazing, then Vicky came in and I was blown away she looked radiant and so beautiful. She wore a lace Ronald Joyce dress from Lula Ann Bridal. 

Photo taken by Redlock Photography

The Wedding venue was at Hawksyard Estate which Dates from the 13th Century, with beautiful formal gardens , Hawkesyard Estate is steeped in Staffordshire history with links to the Spode family, Nathaniel Lister and Sir Robert Peel, Combining a Gothic, romantic and picturesque feel. The venue was a perfect pick for Vicky and I had such a lovely morning with them. 

http://www.redlockphotography.com/

Vicky had her wedding cake made and designed by Tracey Greenfield from Tracey's Cakes and I think your'll agree its stunning!!

I cant thank you enough for booking me to do your wedding makeup!

If you would like to book me to do your makeup. Please take a look at my website www.helenpearsonmua.com 

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Hannah Marsden

Pendrell Hall

1st October 2016

Hannah married Stuart and had her reception at Pendrell Hall.They met through mutual friends and took 18 months to organise the wedding. It was a dull day and rained heavily as the day went on, but everyone was cheerful.

Hannah had the ceremony in a church near to Pendrell Hall but wanted her hair and makeup to be done at home so that when she got to the venue she could have a look around and see the reception décor. The wedding was an elegant classic style with a pink and grey colour scheme.

Hannah had the airbrush makeup and wanted full coverage, finished with an elegant golden smokey eye. Hannah does suffer from adult acne and was conscious about how her skin would be on the wedding day. Unfortunately a few days before the wedding Hannah developed a blemish which she was extremely upset about, I messaged her a few days before and gave advice on what to do and followed up with re-assurances. The blemish on the day covered well with the airbrush makeup. 

I then traveled over to Pendrell Hall to do the makeup of her last bridesmaid, Hannah's sister. When we arrived at the venue we were joined by the talented Photographer Natasha from New Era photography and Hannah's wedding flowers arranged by Amy Fairley had been delivered which was a lovely welcome.
When I was almost done with her sisters makeup everyone started getting dressed. 

Hannah's dress was a Ronald Joyce from Shropshire Country Brides, while her bridesmaids' dresses were from Debenhams.

Hannah’s mom started to get her into her dress when the hook and eye had popped open (luckily I carry a sewing kit) and her mom started to sow a new one back on, but the fabric was that thick her mom was struggling. I could see the panic on her mom’s face trying to not let on to Hannah the drama that was going on. I finished the makeup then told her mom to get dressed and I would carry on. When I got to the back of the dress I had noticed that there was a bit of blood on the dress as Hannah's mom had pricked her finger. I had learnt a trick from a bridal dress designer on what to do to cover up blood or marks on a dress and got to work covering it. After sowing on a new hook and eye it was still pulling open and so I added a safety pin in to keep the zip up. We were running late at this time but Hannah was determined to not let her morning events get her down. 
When everyone was dressed they got into the car and I had a sneak peak at the reception room, I'm never disappointed with how beautiful that venue is.

Thank you so much Hannah for booking me to do your wedding makeup.

If you would like to book me to do your makeup. Please take a look at my website www.helenpearsonmua.com 

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Jeanette Tipper

The Barns, Cannock

24 September 2016

I arrived at Jeanette’s home where I was immediately greeted with a friendly hug, a bacon butty and cuppa. What more could I ask for.

I setup in the new orangery which Jeanette had just had built last month, there was a gorgeous massive skylight and doors that open the full length of the room giving plenty of natural light to work with. I started the makeup of one of her twin daughters first, one who works in NHS admin and the other is a midwife.

The bridal party recently had a vintage photo shoot and loved the hair and makeup so wanted something similar but in keeping with bridal and toned down. We were soon joined by the photographer Gary Gibbons who was very cheeky in a funny way and showed me how to use my camera.

I went on to do the makeup of Jeanette who wanted her eyes to stand out and loved a smokey eye.

 Jeanette works as a manager in the NHS and is where she met and works alongside her other bridesmaids. It was lovely having a good chat about our NHS and how I don’t miss working as a nurse but miss the patients.

During the morning we were joined by Lynn the florist from Fine Flowers and I was totally blown away at how beautiful they were. They were superb, perfect in every way as they always are,

Later in the morning we were joined by Jeanette’s step children who were as good as gold and enjoyed having some glitter eye shadow and lip gloss on before having their hair sprayed with glitter by Gemma of Dream Bridal Hair

The ladies went upstairs to get dressed and came down in beautiful knee length vintage style dresses …….. Jeanette’s dress was just perfect and quintessential for her style of wedding. Jeanette’s dress was from Light on the Box.

Before long Jeanette was ready to go and take the journey in a rebuilt Bentley that was done by Jason, (the groom) to the Barn’s in Cannock.

Jeannette had a solid team of wedding suppliers looking after her that day! The wedding cake was done by talented Kathryn’s Homemade Cakes and the venue beautifully decorated by Lynne from http://eventieleganti.co.uk/Eventi Eleganti

It was a pleasure to have met Jeanette not only as a client but now as a friend. Jeanette is certainly made of strong stuff and was a beautiful bride I can’t thank her enough for booking me and look forward to seeing your wedding photos.

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Fiona Woodhead

Hogarths Hotel, Solihull

23 September 2016

I was booked last year to do the makeup of Fiona and her bridesmaids.  
Fiona and Jamie met through plenty of fish the dating website when Fiona first moved down to London where she works as a private nanny. The couple had their first date in Richmond and second date at Bournemouth beach. 

They've been together for three years. Jamie proposed after a day at winter wonderland in London, outside the London eye.

On the wedding day I arrived at 7am at Hogarth’s Hotel to a dry sunny day for the Wedding of Fiona. On meeting Fiona at the hotel I was told about the Family emergencies the day before. The night before one auntie, Maria had crashed her car on the way to the hotel (had the cake in the car) another auntie fell over and smashed her face cutting her nose and chin. Fiona’s cousin had developed a tooth abscess which had given her a swollen face for the wedding.

As there was a total of ten bridesmaids I had my fabulous friend and talented makeup artist Grace lawless to help me do the makeup of three of the bridesmaids, It was a lovely morning and even more so because the mother of the groom also joined in with the celebrations.

Once everyone’s makeup was done I then moved over to the bridal suite where it was just me, Kirsti Lewis the hairdresser and Fiona’s mom. I got Fiona into her dress which had a gorgeous corset back and layers of layers of exquisite lace. Fiona purchased her dress from Lisa rose Bridal and wore my favorite brand of shoes by Irregular choice. Fiona didn’t want anyone to see her until she was fully dressed so kept all the eager bridesmaids waiting in the corridor till she was ready.

The bridal party wanted Fiona to be ready and dressed for 1pm because unbeknown to her, the groom had organised a surprise. Fiona was totally confused and didn’t have a clue what was going on.

Looking back it was quite funny as Fiona was told to come out of the bridal suite where she was totally bewildered as to what was going on. The bridal party sneaked into the corridors and waited to be given the all clear to then go out into the reception and outside as to where a wedding car was waiting.

After a few close calls of bumping into the groom, Fiona eventually got outside and went for a drive with her dad up and down the hotels drive. When Fiona and her dad returned they were greeted by a receiving line of bridesmaids and had lots of photos by Enchanted wood photography.

Then, slightly late Fiona went into a conference room for her interview with the registrars whilst the groom and groomsmen went outside to where the ceremony was to be taken place. 

Fiona had finished the interview and got in line with her dad in arm ready to walk down the aisle. All the bridesmaids were nervous and were discussing which order they should walk down and how fast they should walk before they all got called by the wedding coordinator to go down for the wedding.

It was here that I took a few photos before saying good luck and good bye to the bride. She looked so beautiful.

If you would like to book me to do your makeup. Please take a look at my website www.helenpearsonmua.com 

You can also find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pintrest, LinkedIn you can email me helen@helenpearsonmua.com 

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