Summer Wedding Featured in An Essex Wedding Magazine

Delighted to have a wedding I worked on in 2014 featured in An Essex Wedding Magazine this month.

Eleanor is a stunning looking girl and wanted to have a bit of hollywood glam to go with the beautiful Maggie Sottero dress for her wedding at Great Leighs, following by  reception at Maiden's Barn.

Although her theme was "Country Chic" she wanted to inject some glamour as a lover of "bling".
We went for large waves in her hair pinned on one side and make up was a typical 50's matt look eye using neutrals with a winged eyeliner, topped off with lashes and a russet red on the lips.

Bridal Make-Up and Hair

A very busy weekend in the studio styling and practising some beautiful looks for up coming brides.
The boho style for hair is still very popular with lots of beautiful soft waves, braiding and loose up-do's.

Make up for my recent brides has also been more soft, natural and beautiful and #Airbase #Airbrushing is now becoming more and more popular with brides wanting it for their big day.

Of course, there is always going to be those brides who want a bit more of a bold statement for their big day.......and I'm always happy to oblige.

Happy Wedding Planning...................Dawn x

New Year's Eve Wedding

My last wedding of 2014 was for the lovely Nikke who was married at De Rougemont Manor on New Year's Eve!

I arrived at 8.45 to style her 3 bridesmaids as well as her mum and obviously Nikke herself.  Nikke wanted a statement up do and I have created a little collage of step by step photographs so to give you an idea of how the style was created........just beautiful which went perfectly with her amazing vintage style dress.

Nikke wanted all of the girls to have a half up/down style although each had an little something different from the other.

                         

Mum went for a classic french pleat, complimented by a black feather fascinator.

Why Book a Hair and Make Up Artist ???

A little piece of "Dawnie" logic for all of those brides to be who want to look fabulous for their big day.

So by the time a bride gets to what she sometimes calls the "extras" for her big day the budget has normally been blown, but please don't think of cutting back on one of the most important things for what is really your most important day and where you will want to look your absolute photographic best......right?

Here are a few reasons why you should employ the services of a professional for your wedding day: -

You want to be relaxed and have some "you time" on the morning and not stressed and nervous about applying make up correctly yourself.

You want to make sure it will last you all day.  Your make up artist will know of all the best products that will make sure your make up doesn't slide off your face by lunchtime.  They will also be able to give you advice on good skincare leading up to the big day.

You have used the same colours/style for so long you are not really sure what colours suit you best.  Your make up artist will also know how to shade and contour your eyes and face to enhance.

Why try and cut back on the one thing that will be in all of your photographs forever......your face?

Your hair is also important and the times I hear "oh my friend is good at hair and they are doing it".

Again, it's stressful relying on a friend/family member and pressure on them on the morning of the wedding.

Most wedding hair stylists constantly update their skills/techniques in order to keep in touch with the latest trends.

Your style needs to remain in place all day/evening and your stylist will have all of the best products and techniques to make sure that this happens.

I provide both hair and make up together which gives you a complete picture and I also make bespoke hair extensions if you want a style that your own natural hair doesn't quite do.  They will also be able to help you with hair jewellery and veil placement.

Before you book a stylist do lots of research and its always good to get a recommendation. Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions......qualifications, insurance, experience, products etc.  Any good hair and make up artist will have a good portfolio of work and be happy to have a free consultation with you before trial.

Please feel free to give me a call on 07901740786 or visit my website www.dawntaylorbeauty.co.uk for lots of examples of my work and prices

Happy Wedding Planning..............Dawn x

"How To"

Now that the absolutely amazingly busy 2014 seems to be slowing (a little)!!!!!  I want to share some "how to's" with you gorgeous ladies.  I often get asked about applying lashes, choosing the correct foundation or how to create big hair.  So..... if there is anything you would like me to feature or something you are struggling with and would like some help with, please leave a comment below.

Hair "How To"

This was a beautiful style created earlier this year for a bride who married at Leez Priory. Bridesmaids all had a soft boho style to compliment.

December 2012

Oh my, where as 2012 gone????  Its been a pretty exciting time over the last few weeks awaiting the regional results of the 2013 Wedding Industry Awards and I was super excited to be nominated by one of my March 2012 brides and then even more super excited to be short-listed for the second year running in the Make Up Artist category.  So many of my brides voted and a huge, huge thank you for taking the time ladies for voting for me.  Sadly, I didn't make the final, but was really elated to read some of the comments left by my brides, which were absolutely lovely!

  “Dawn did hair and make-up not only for myself but also my 4 bridesmaids and my mother. One bridesmaid was sporting a pink mohican and Dawn managed to transform her into a Hollywood screen goddess circa 1940's - was absolutely stunning.”

“Dawn was a very friendly and professional make- up artist, she knew exactly what suited my skin and tones right. My makeup looked amazing on my Wedding day and I was extremely pleased with it. I would definitely recommend her to my friends.”

“I wasn't keen to have my make- up done professionally on my wedding day as i'm a true perfectionist but Dawn blew me away. She has a true eye for what is right and put quite simply she was amazing - i can't fault her work and am so so glad she was there with me throughout the whole wedding process.”

“Dawn was very professional, helpful and listened to my requirements. My make-up and hair looked great and she did the make-up for my maid of honour who never wears make-up and she couldn't believe how fabulous she felt (and looked) once dawn had finished. I will definitely recommend Dawn.”

“Fantastic advice professionally as well as being so friendly and a pleasure to share my morning with when i was so stressed! My make-up was outstanding and i was so thrilled with the overall look. Outstanding”

“Dawn is an extremely professional make-up and hair stylist. I could not fault her on anything from the moment I found her to my actual big day. She used make up that really complimented my skin tones and made my eyes look amazing. I would highly recommend her to any bridal party.”

“Dawn was super on the day. She got stuck in to it as soon as she arrived and kept me chatting when I started stressing. She was also wonderful with the family as they all converged into the bridal suite. She helped with flowers, tucking people straight then melted away like she was never there.”