Question 1

How early should I book in my wedding makeup?

Accepted Answer

As soon as you know your date!
Helen takes wedding bookings up to 3 years in advance.  Peak dates tend to go very quickly, however this is not always the case, so it is always worth checking to see if she is free! 
She takes a booking fee of £50- this is redeemable against the final total due. Without a booking fee, dates can only be reserved 7 days from initial enquiry.

Question 2

How do I reserve my wedding date?

Accepted Answer

Please contact Helen to check availability- she will aim to get to get back in touch ASAP (within 48 hours) to confirm if she is free!
To confirm the wedding date she will requires a small booking fee of £50 (within 7 days of initial enquiry), which is payable via bank transfer and redeemable against the final total due on the wedding day- details for this will be sent to you in reply to your enquiry. 
 
She will also need the following additional information:
Contact telephone number 
Email Address
Number (or approximate number) of ladies requiring makeup
Address she will be coming to on the morning of the wedding
Ceremony venue (if different from the above)
Time of the wedding ceremony.

Question 3

I am worried about paying a deposit before having my trial- how do I know you're the right makeup artist for me?

Accepted Answer

I understand it can be very tricky to pick a makeup artist based on portfolio alone! There are so many makeup artists to choose from, and how do you know if you will like the finished look, or even click with the makeup artist in person?
 
Although it is important for me to take a £25 deposit to reserve the wedding date (within 7 days of initial enquiry) to ensure that the booking is confirmed, in the unlikely event you are unhappy after your trial for  please contact me within 3 days, and I will be more than happy to refund the deposit without question.

Question 4

Do you require minimum numbers for wedding bookings?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the date! Please see requirements regarding minimum numbers below:
Saturdays - bride plus 3 additional adults.
Bank Holidays- bride plus 3 additional adults
Fridays and Sundays - bride plus 2 additional adults. 
 
All other dates: No set minimum number however this may be dependent upon location and date. 
 
If you have a small wedding party but would still like to book for your peak wedding date, Helen can usually accommodate this, however a supplementary charge may apply.

Question 5

Is there an additional fee for travel on the wedding day?

Accepted Answer

Travel is applicable to wedding day bookings 40 pence per mile each way, however this is sometimes discounted for large bookings- please contact Helen for a quotation.
 
For bookings over a distance of 75 miles or a predicted travel time of over 1.5 hours from her home address overnight accommodation will be required.
 
If you would like to book  your destination wedding, please contact Helen for a personalised quotation- flight and accommodation and transfer charges will apply. 
 
Toll and parking charges if incurred will be added to bookings.

Question 6

How far do you travel?

Accepted Answer

Helen covers the entire UK, and is also available for destination weddings worldwide!

Question 7

I have a large wedding party, are you able to cater for all of us?

Accepted Answer

The number of ladies Helen is able to apply makeup to is very much dependant upon the amount of time available. She has worked alone on parties up to 10, however this is not always possible due to venue start/ ceremony times. 
Helen is happy to arrive as early as you need me even if it's extremely early! She is also happy to travel to 2 different preparation adresses if necessary.
For large bookings an assistant makeup artist may also be reserved for a £50 supplement, this can help to reduce prepation time.

Maxine

The Dreys, Sittingbourne

June 2019

Images courtesy of Ollie Knight Photography

CASSIE

The Old Kent Barn, Folkestone

June 2017

Images courtesy of Alex Tenters Photography