Anne-Marie Stokes

The Mill Restaurant, Stone
21 October 2016

I had the pleasure of doing the wedding makeup of the beautiful Ann-Marie today. Ann-Marie married Lee today at St. Peters Church, Hednesford who she met at work.

I did the makeup of Ann-Marie, her mom and two bridesmaids.

                                      

Ann-marie wore a gorgeous Phoenix bridal gown which she purchased from Aisle Be There which i'm happy to say I was at the shop when she purchased it.

Taken by Forever Photography

The bridal flowers were arranged by her auntie who owns Acorn Florist ltd in Hednesford and during the morning we were also joined by Forever Photography.

Taken By Forever Photography

Ann-marie is having her wedding reception at the The Mill Restaurant, Stone. 

Taken by Forever Photography

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

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Fiona Woodhead

Hogarths Hotel, Solihull

23 September 2016

Fiona and Jamie met through plenty of fish the dating website when Fiona first moved down to London to work as a nanny. The couple had their first date in Richmond and their second date at Bournemouth beach. 

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

I arrived at 7 am at the beautiful Hogarth’s Hotel to a dry sunny day for the Wedding of Fiona. When I arrived I was told about the Family emergencies and mishaps that happened 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, but considering all that happened, Fiona was in a great mood.

Fiona's bridal party was a big one! I had a total of ten in the party, so I had lovely Grace Lawless to help me do the makeup of three of the bridesmaids. It was a nice morning with the mother of the groom who was also with us.

Fionas Wedding Makeup

I did Fiona's makeup and five of her bridesmaids and Grace did the other four. Fiona had a beautiful bronze smokey eye with a neutral lip colour, she looked amazing and was super happy with the results. 

The Bridal suite was ready so we all moved over there to do any final preparations, where it was just me, Kirsti Lewis the hairdresser and Fiona’s mom. I got Fiona into her Sophia tolli –prinia dress which was a corset back from Lisa rose Bridal and shoes by Irregular choice shoes. Fiona didn’t want anyone to see her until she was dressed and ready to go.

The bridal party wanted Fiona to be ready and dressed for 1pm unbeknown to her as the groom had organised a surprise drive around in a wedding car and she didn’t have a clue what was going on.

Looking back it was quite funny as when Fiona was ready she was told to come down earlier than she planned and was all confused and concerned as to what was going on. The bridal party sneaked her into the corridors outside to where the wedding car was waiting to take her for a spin but we were running late and because the groom was in the room near to where we had to go we were sneaking in and out of rooms and corridors.

Fiona eventually got outside to where she was surprised by the car and went for a ride up up and down the long driveway. She returned to a receiving a line of bridesmaids and had lots of photos by her photographer Enchanted wood photography.

By this time Fiona was running just on time to where she had to go and see the registrars. This is where we said our goodbye's. Everyone was happy with their makeup results and thanked Grace and myself before leaving them. 

After a couple of weeks I received some of Fiona's professional photos and they looked amazing, and captured the couples happy nature.

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

Mother Of the Bride

Bridesmaid

Bridesmaid

Sister-in-law and Bridesmaid

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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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