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Bridal beauty, explained simply
Guidance on bridal makeup, modern hair, previews and planning a calm wedding morning. New pieces are added throughout the year.
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Bridal Previews · 8 min read
How to Prepare for Your Bridal Hair and Makeup Trial
A good bridal preview is not about copying one Pinterest image. Here is exactly what to bring, how to prepare and how to get the most useful result from your appointment.
12 August 2026
Wedding-Morning Planning · 10 min read
How to Plan Your Wedding-Morning Hair and Makeup Timeline
Your ceremony time is not the time hair and makeup should finish. Here is how to work backwards, build in breathing room and create a schedule that works in Ireland or at a destination wedding in Italy.
19 August 2026
Bridal Makeup · 7 min read
7 Simple Things to Do the Night Before Your Wedding to Wake Up Looking Fresher
The night before your wedding is not the time for a dramatic beauty overhaul. These seven simple steps will help you arrive at the makeup chair feeling fresh, calm and prepared.
26 August 2026
Bridal Hair · 7 min read
Modern Bridal Hair: Soft, Romantic Styles That Actually Last
Modern bridal hair is soft, touchable and personal. Here is how I create romantic styles that hold their shape all day, and how to choose the right one for you.
3 September 2026
Wexford + Irish Wedding Venues · 6 min read
Irish Wedding Venues Through Fresh Eyes: An Honest First Impression
I will be honest: I am only getting started with Irish venues after years of weddings in Australia. Here is what has genuinely impressed me so far, and what I look for as a hair and makeup artist.
8 September 2026
Real Weddings · 5 min read
Real Brides, Real Mornings: The Looks Behind My Portfolio
Every photograph in my portfolio is a real bride and a real morning. Here is the thinking behind some of my favourite looks, and what they have in common.
11 September 2026
Wexford + Irish Wedding Venues · 5 min read
Getting Married at Dunbrody House? Hair and Makeup Notes From Your Artist
Dunbrody House is one of those Wexford venues that makes an artist's heart lift. Here is what I would think about for your hair, makeup and morning there.
12 September 2026
Wexford + Irish Wedding Venues · 5 min read
A Horetown House Wedding: Your Artist's Guide to Hair, Makeup and the Morning
Horetown House is one of the most charming country houses in Wexford. Here is how I would approach your hair, makeup and wedding morning there.
12 September 2026
Wexford + Irish Wedding Venues · 5 min read
Clonwilliam House Weddings: Hair and Makeup Notes for Wicklow Brides
Clonwilliam House is one of Wicklow's most loved country-house venues. Here is how I would plan your hair, makeup and morning for a wedding there.
12 September 2026
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