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The things I find myself explaining in the chair, written down properly. Bridal mornings, skin prep, deb season and everything I wish clients knew before they booked anyone at all.

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How long wedding makeup really takes, hour by hour

Almost every wedding morning that runs late was already late before anyone sat down. Here is what the morning actually costs in minutes, and how I build a run sheet that holds.

Bridal · 20 August 2026 · 8 min read

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Bridal · 20 August 2026

Will I still look like me? On natural and glam wedding makeup

The worry is never really about coverage or lashes. It is about opening the album in ten years and finding a stranger in it. Here is how we avoid that.

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Bridal · 20 August 2026

Makeup for the mother of the bride

The mother of the bride is the person most likely to say just do whatever, and the person most likely to be in photographs all day. Here is what I would rather she said.

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Occasions · 20 August 2026

Deb season: your makeup, and what your mum is worrying about

A deb is often the first time someone has had their makeup done properly by anyone. Here is what to book, when to book it, and what to actually ask for.

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Bridal · 10 August 2026

What actually happens at a bridal makeup trial (and how to prepare)

The wedding morning should feel like a repeat of something we've already nailed, not an experiment. Here's exactly what happens at a trial and how to get the most out of yours.

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Bridal · 10 August 2026

Skin prep for wedding makeup: your six week countdown

Six weeks is enough time to make a real difference to how your makeup sits. A simple week-by-week rundown, nothing you need a dermatologist for.

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Bridal · 10 August 2026

How to choose your bridal makeup artist in Melbourne

Portfolios, trials, travel fees and the questions I’d want answered if I were booking someone for my own wedding.

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