Your Wedding Day is the most important day of your life and it has to be perfect. You want to look radiant, feel confident and know that from the ceremony to the final farewells, you’ll look your most beautiful.

As one of the UK’s most accomplished hair and makeup artists – now based in Edinburgh – I have many years of experience working on weddings. You are in a safe pair of hands. I understand wedding day timings and I’ll deliver a perfect job on your big day. It’s so important to be sure that everyone is ready and feeling confident and comfortable when it’s time to go.

I offer a bespoke service to create the look you’ve dreamed of – it’ll be a wonderful beauty collaboration you’ll remember every time you look at your wedding photographs.

Just choose what you’d like from a range of options. You may want the full Wedding Hair & Makeup package, or if you simply need a little help with your look, a one to one make up tuition package may be just what you need.

Each wedding is unique, and each bride’s wishes are different, so you may want to add to the basic packages. You might increase the number of wedding party members to have hair and makeup designed on the day. I am also happy to stay on until the evening, so I can touch up or even change your look. You may like me to attend your wedding abroad. All these requirements can be discussed when you book.

I have a team of talented people that I work with, to help if a large number of people need hair and makeup.

Booking enquiry

  • On the day of your wedding, I will come to your venue and create your bridal look. I will apply a long-lasting, photo-perfect makeup and style your hair. It will take around two hours to complete.

    In addition – and included in the fee – I will do hair and makeup for two other members of your wedding party. These could be bridesmaids, mother of the bride and groom or witnesses – it’s your choice. Please allow a minimum of one hour for each person. It’s possible to add more guests by arrangement and at an additional cost.

    The session is usually complete as the bride leaves for the church. However, if you would like me to stay for the photographs and change your look for the reception, this can be discussed at the time of booking.

    You can also opt for Wedding Day Make up only or Wedding Day Hair only.

  • This is a one to one session with me to design the perfect look for your day. Held at my Edinburgh home studio or another location, we’ll discuss your ideal hair and makeup.

    I will work with you and your ideas whilst experimenting and making suggestions to create the look you want to achieve. Using the finest products and professional techniques, you’ll decide on the makeup and hair styling that works beautifully with your personality, skin type and colouring. Your wedding dress and veil design will also be taken into account.

    I will then create and photograph the final look so you can see what you’ll look like on the day. A qualified hairdresser and beauty therapist – as well as make-up artist – I’m very happy to provide advice on pre-wedding skin and hair preparation.

    This session usually takes between two to three hours. I can provide individual non-permanent eyelash extensions as part of the package. Hairpieces and hair extensions can also be provided, at an additional cost.

    Wedding liaison: I will be available by email to answer queries, smooth over any worries and give you the help and advice you might need between the Hair and Makeup Trial and your Wedding Day.

  • If you’re going away to get married, I can help you plan and achieve your very own wedding look. This is a three hour booking.

    The Bridal Masterclass gives you direct access to my expertise with the emphasis on learning techniques that will work for you. I’ll begin by giving you independent advice about skin care and the appropriate products for the location you will be traveling to.

    I will then show you how to choose colour and apply makeup in a professional way to ensure picture perfect coverage, texture and a finish that lasts. I will show you how to create a day and an evening look.

    You may like to have your make up masterclass recorded in a set of photographs that show each stage of the session. These will be emailed to you. Please discuss this with me at the time of booking.

  • The Wedding Day package – £500

    This includes: wedding hair and makeup for the bride and two others on the wedding day. For bride-only hair and makeup, it’s £300.

    Wedding Day: Makeup only – £150

    This includes: makeup for the bride and up to two others on the wedding day.

    Wedding Day: Hair only – £150

    This includes: hairdressing for the bride and up to two others on the wedding day.

    Wedding Hair & Makeup trial – £150

    This is a pre-wedding trial session just for the bride to establish the best look for you, taking into account the gown, styles and colour themes. I can also travel to you, prices for this can be negotiated at the time of booking.

  • All prices are applicable within the Edinburgh area.

    Prices for weddings outside Edinburgh or overseas can be arranged. Travel and accommodation fees will be added to the basic package fee. The additional cost will vary according to the chosen location.

    If you would like hair or makeup services for additional people – or other services such as nail art – please discuss with me. This can be arranged for an additional fee.

    A deposit of £200 is payable on confirmation of booking any Wedding Day Package or the Bridal Master Class Makeup Day. The balance is payable on the wedding day or the day of the masterclass. Please note cards are not accepted.

    For enquiries, contact me.

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‘Thank you Karen for the fantastic make-up lesson. It was a real pleasure and I felt privileged to benefit from your genuine expertise, wealth of experience and considered approach. The personalised notes with tailored recommendations for skincare and cosmetic products were invaluable.’

Fiona Nunn, client