Bridal makeup – tips and inspo for choosing your look
2019 was a year filled with stunning brides, beautiful bridal parties and fabulous venues. I had endless requests for beautiful, timeless bridal makeup. Red carpet makeup where you wear the makeup, the makeup doesn’t wear you.
Book Gemma Clark for your destination wedding – UK and international
Bridal bookings take up a large percentage of my work and I’m lucky to travel around for weddings wherever I am needed. I will travel to your chosen wedding destination. Wherever you chose to get married I will travel to your location. UK or international.
You should consider this when booking your bridal Makeup Artist so you find the perfect supplier for you
Bridal makeup is a specialist area of makeup artistry. My clients rarely ask for a full evening look for their big day. That’s not to say they don’t look glam – far from it. In my opinion, there is something very beautiful about some fluttery lashes, a statement lip or a sultry smokey eye.
There is a fine line between too much and too little. I often hear the same concerns from clients who have had unsuccessful appointments elsewhere.
“It was too heavy”
“My makeup felt like like ‘night out’ makeup”
“The results didn’t look like anything I asked for”
“I looked orange”
How to get the most from your bridal makeup trial
It can feel strange letting someone else do your makeup. Here is the thing… your makeup shouldn’t feel like you are caked in heavy products. Mature skin requires different products and application to ensure a flattering result. This is where the consultation process begins.
Honesty is key to a successful makeup appointment
Your trial is a 2-way conversation. Your Makeup Artist should be able to get a feel for the kind of look you are aiming to achieve by talking through how you usually wear your makeup. You should discuss what you love about your inspiration images and your Makeup Artist should advise you on how the look is best achieved. At the end of your trial appointment there might be tweaks you wish to make. You might want to add an eyeliner, make the eye shadow darker, decide against the false lashes after trying them…
Those are only minor tweaks and perfectly natural and easy to fix. I always encourage complete honesty with my clients. If there is something you’re not sure of, tell me, I’ll change it. I want you to feel excited for the big day and not nervous about your makeup look.
Most requested bridal makeup looks
I really love soft eyes and my signature glowing skin.
I wanted to share some of my favourite looks with you from my 2019 weddings.
All images are taken on my iPhone camera phone with natural light only. I never edit my images in any way.
Bridal makeup low down
GLOWING SKIN
Glowing skin is my signature look.
![Glowing skin on bride Vicky at her wedding in Saltburn-by-the-Sea](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Vicky-Rushpool-Hall.jpg)
![Signature bridal makeup and flawless makeup on Bride Adele and Mother of the Bride at her wedding at Rudby Hall](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bride-Adele-Rudby-Hall.jpg)
![Glowing skin for the bridal party makeup at Wynyard Hall, Yarm](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bridemaid-makeup-Wynyard-Hall-2.jpg)
![Dewy skin and soft pink tones for this stunning bridal party makeup at Wynyard Hall, Yarm.](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bridesmaid-Wynyard-Hall.jpg)
![Stunning dewy bridesmaid makeup for a wedding at Rushpool Hall](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bridesmaid-makeup-Rushpool-Hall.jpg)
![Glowing natural makeup for the bridal party at Great Ayton](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bridesmaid-makeup-Whinstone-View.jpg)
![Dewy makeup with pink tones for the bridal party at Wynyard Hall, Yarm.](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bridesmaid-makeup-Wynyard-Hall.jpg)
![Dewy skin and beautiful bridal makeup including a nude glossy lip was the brief for this bridal pubilcation](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Ella-British-Bride-shoot.jpg)
BEAUTIFUL NATURAL BROWS
Brows. My own rule of thumb is to add a little definition and fill in any gaps where needed. Believe me, the ombre brow, the pasted brow, a heavily blocked off brow – its all a trend. I’ll be honest, if you ask me for a trend brow, I probably wouldn’t do it for you.
How to ensure enviable bridal brows
I LOVE a natural full brow.
With all brows, your eye makeup will look much cleaner if your brows are tidy (threaded, waxed, whatever…). Those photographers love a close-up of your makeup-prep!
Here are some of my favourite naturally full brows…
![Bridal makeup showing glowing, freckly skin and well maintained brows for wedding at Storrs Hall, the Lakes District.](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bride-Hannah-Windermere-wedding.jpg)
![Dewy bridal makeup and natural brows for Bride Harriet at her wedding at Rushpool Hall](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bride-Harriet-Rushpool-Hall.jpg)
![Pretty natural glowing makeup for this bridesmaid's makeup at the wedding at The Treebridge Hotel.](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bridesmaid-Treebridge-Hotel.jpg)
![Beautiful flawless makeup on this bridesmaid at The Talbot Hotel, Malton. Her eyebrows were natural and just defined with makeup.](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bridesmaid-makeup-Malton.jpg)
![Stunning natural bridesmaid makeup with natural fluffy brows for the wedding at Wynyard Hall, Yarm](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bridesmaid-makeup-Wynyard-Hall-3.jpg)
EYE MAKEUP TO DEFINE YOUR EYES AND MAKE THEM POP
Eye makeup is the easiest way to make you feel fabulous. With some clever tweaks, you can make the eyes look bigger, younger, brighter or darker for a smokey look. Nudes, metallic, smokes… they all photograph beautifully. Pop on some lashes for a bit of volume and you can transform any look to add a little extra something.
![Stunning bridal eye makeup in Pillow Talk by Charlotte Tilbury](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Boho-bride-Siobhan.jpg)
![Stunning smokey eyes using Urban Decay's Naked palette for bride Sally and her wedding at Yorkshire Wedding Barn.](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sally-Charlson-Yorkshire-wedding-barn.jpg)
![Glowing skin and a sharp eyeliner for beautiful bride Lauren's choice of makeup for her wedding at Whinstone View](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Lauren-whintstone-view.jpg)
![Glowing skin and smokey eyes for bridal model at Chicheley Hall](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/British-Bride-covergirl-Lisa-at-Chicheley-Hall.jpg)
![Pretty bridal party flawless makeup for bridesmaid at Rudby Hall](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bridesmaid-Rudby-Hall-1.jpg)
![Flawless glowing makeup for this bridesmaid at Treebridge Hotel](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bridesmaid-makeup-Treebridge-Hotel.jpg)
![Beautiful bridal makeup for this stunning bridesmaid at Rushpool Hall, Saltburn-by-the-Sea](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bridesmaid-makeup-Rushpool-Hall.-.jpg)
![Beautiful nude makeup for this bridal party at Whinstone View, Great Ayton](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bridesmaid-Whinstone-View.jpg)
![Glowing natural makeup for this bridesmaid at Rudby Hall](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bridesmaid-Rudby-Hall.jpg)
![Stunning bridesmaid makeup at The Talbot, Malton](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bridesmaid-Malton-.jpg)
![Natural, glowing bridal makeup for this wedding party at Raithwaite Hall](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bride-Rachel-Byland-Abbey.jpg)
![Glowing and flawless makeup for this bride at Guisborough Hall](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bride-Michelle-Gisborough-Hall.jpg)
Those are all my favourite elements of bridal makeup. I have really enjoyed getting to know my brides again this year.
Thank you for your kind words and images from your wedding day
A special thank you to every bride who drops me a review, a thank you card, or a text message after the wedding. I save everything – its always appreciated. I love to see your professional images from the big day. Thanks to everyone who sends me photographs, tags me in social media and refers me to friends. As a self-employed individual we rely on you sharing the love and it is wonderful to feel appreciated.
Wonderful wedding photography inspiration
Here are some professional images that have been sent to me or I have been tagged in… thanks again!
![Bride Hannah looks positively happy and glowing dancing with her father](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/64814305_2377182145658363_2707984971846385664_n-1.jpg)
![Harriet's stunning bridal party outside of Rushpool Hall, Saltburn-by-the-Sea](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/65545166_2396770500366194_6118905555739213824_n.jpg)
![Stunning bride squad looking flawless](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Wynyard-Hall-wedding.jpg)
![Stunning natural bridal makeup on bridal model Ella](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Photography-Michael-Sreenan-1-731x1024.jpg)
![Stunning asian bridal model Hina looks flawless with her natural, glowing makeup](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Hina-Anwar-Hunton-Park.jpg)
![Stunning classic black and white image of beautiful Bride Harriet at her wedding at Saltburn-by-the-Sea](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Harriet-Rushpool-Hall.jpg)
![Beautiful classic bridal makeup for Harriet's wedding at Saltburn-by-the-Sea](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Harriet-Rushpool--1024x576.jpg)
![Glowing skin, gold and bronze eyes and pink lips for this bridal party](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Hannah-Whittingham-Malton.jpg)
![Flawless makeup for this gorgeous bridal party at Wynyard Hall](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Hannah-wedding-Wynyard.jpg)
![Stunning bridal party with glowing skin and big smiles at Wynyard, Yarm](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Hannah-Swales-Wynyard-Hall.jpg)
![Glowing bride looks flawless and so happy](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/GemmaandJohn-338-1-1024x684.jpg)
![Glowing flawless bridal party makeup for Gemma on the morning of her wedding](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/GemmaandJohn-60-1024x683.jpg)
![Soft pinks, fluttery lashes and flawless makeup for this bridal party on the wedding morning](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bridesmaid-makep-Wynyard-Hall.jpg)
![Stunning flawless bridal makeup for Hannah](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/73395444_2603470583029517_6119256274178670592_n.jpg)
![Stunning bridal makeup for bride Lauren who is smiling with her bridal party](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/69157605_2468985983144645_3260931946435313664_n.jpg)
![Flawless dewy makeup bridal makeup on Vicky and her bride squad at her wedding in Saltburn-by-the-Sea](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/69071205_2478688115507765_4767473201036918784_n.jpg)
![Bride Sally's skin is glowing as she walks down the aisle at Yorkshire Wedding Barn near Richmond](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/67888832_2446843458692231_2040564586104487936_n.jpg)
![Pretty bridal party makeup for these bridesmaids who all chose a natural makeup style](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/67593084_2425639777479266_9144138828070518784_n.jpg)
![Glowing bride Sally looks so glamorous along with her bride squad who all chose natural looks for the wedding day](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/67404458_2446843298692247_7581641571305521152_n.jpg)
![Glowing skin, smokey eye and a nude lip was the chosen bridal look for stunning Bride Aimee](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/67337633_2417453774964533_7619263869910777856_n.jpg)
![Beautiful bridal makeup for Steph who chose a glamorous natural look for her wedding day](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/67054125_2417453948297849_4571343609659392000_n.jpg)
![Stunning natural bridal makeup for Hannah who looks glowing in the natural light](https://gemmaclarkmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/66016307_2403419526367958_8447854230579970048_n.jpg)
Get in touch if you would like to check availability for your wedding.
Gemma Clark – Makeup Artist and Beauty Editor x