16 February 202427 February 2024in Latest News, Wedding Makeupby Gemma Clark

My top 25 expert tips for everything you need in your wedding day emergency items kit

Years of wedding industry experience has taught me a wedding day emergency items kit is always required… Have you considered a wedding day emergency kit as part of your wedding planning? In all my years of working as a bridal Makeup Artist in the wedding industry, I have rarely “just been a Makeup Artist”. Many times I have been there when help has been needed to fasten dresses, fix nails, calm down the anxious Mother of the Bride, find items which have gone missing in the messy chaos of the bridal suite… and these aren’t the worst of the situations....

17 January 202426 January 2024in Latest News, Makeup Tutorial, Wedding Makeupby Gemma Clark

An exciting year of change for Gemma Clark

2023 was a big year for fresh starts, personal changes and some new awards. With my divorce due to finalise in the May of 2023, I made the decision early last year to change my name back to Gemma Clark and relocate to new premises. I was keen to do both as soon as possible so I could head in to 2023 with a fresh start. Gemma Clark, who’s this? I wanted to change my name ahead of my divorce for business purposes. This felt like a risky move for me. After all, my business and reputation had been built...

14 July 202324 July 2024in Latest News, Beauty, Makeup Tutorial, Wedding Makeupby Gemma Clark

Countdown to your bridal makeup trial

Lets talk bridal skin preparation – this is such an important part of the run up to your wedding. Whether you are months away or only a few weeks, you can make changes now to ensure you get the best out of your makeup application, skin care and well being on the countdown to the big day! Glowing skin will never go out of style. Makeup can make us feel amazing and on your wedding day you want to feel your very best! However makeup is only applied to the surface of your skin – so if your skin needs...

15 May 202226 January 2024in Latest News, Beauty, Wedding Makeupby Gemma Clark

Winner of new award Makeup Artist of the Year 2022/23

I am absolutely thrilled to have won my 3rd award this year. My 8th in total since starting my own Makeup Artist business back in late 2015. SME News awarded my business “Gemma Rimmington – Makeup Artist” Makeup Artist of the Year – North East 2022/23 at the UK Enterprise Awards last week. The UK Enterprise Awards honour small/medium businesses across the UK, recognising business achievements no matter how small the business. Earlier this year, I won Makeup Artist of the Year – North 2022/23 as well as LuxLife Customer Service Excellent Award 2022 at the Global Wedding Awards bringing...

18 March 202226 January 2024in Beauty, Latest News, Wedding Makeupby Gemma Clark

2 new awards for Makeup Artist, Gemma Rimmington at Global Wedding Awards 2022

Exciting news! I am absolutely thrilled to have received 2 new awards at the Global Wedding Awards. I have started the year by winning 2 categories at the Global Wedding Awards 2022. Makeup Artist of the Year (North England) 2022 LuxLife Customer Service Excellence Award 2022 At the beginning of the year I wrote down my new goals for the year ahead. I had hoped to win a new business award during 2022 so to win across 2 categories in the first quarter of the year is an absolute delight for me. Thank you to every client and follower who...

26 January 202226 January 2024in Beauty, Latest News, Makeup Tutorialby Gemma Clark

How to reduce redness or Rosacea

Rosacea and skin redness can be improved Rosacea and skin redness is a condition which can affect the face, particularly cheeks, nose and forehead. While it is common, it can be painful, inconvenient and can really impact on some people’s self confidence. Skin redness can be triggered by various things including alcohol, skin products, exercise and foods but it can be treated by a GP to help control the symptoms. However, clients and followers often ask me for advice on how to cover the redness when flare ups are particularly bad. Some people feel like they need to layer up...

9 January 202226 January 2024in Latest News, Wedding Makeupby Gemma Clark

Book your beautiful bridal makeup for your wedding day

Congratulations to all of you new brides-to-be if you got engaged over Christmas or New Year! It is such a special time and can feel overwhelming knowing where to start. Planning a wedding is a huge but fun task but it is also an expensive time. Choosing your suppliers can feel daunting but many of us work regularly with each other so if you book me for your bridal makeup, I can recommend some fabulous suppliers for your wedding day. Many suppliers (myself included) are booked up a couple of years in advance as standard so I am currently taking...