Great wedding makeup starts long before I open my kit. It starts with your skin. In this post I'm sharing everything I recommend to my brides in the lead-up to their wedding day, from building a consistent routine early, to the local skincare professionals I personally recommend in my Bridal Guide. Because when your skin is prepared, everything else falls into place.

Your bridal makeup trial is one of my favourite appointments of the whole wedding journey. No pressure, no timeline — just us, good lighting, and a couple of hours dedicated entirely to making you feel like the most confident, beautiful version of yourself. Here's exactly what to expect.