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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.