Michelle Ganz's Wedding Morning

Michelle first contacted me back in November 2010 with an enquiry about having her make-up done for her wedding in August 2011. It seemed such a long time away back in November but a few weeks ago was Michelle and Darren's wedding day and I was honoured to make her and her bridesmaids up for her big day. Her wedding took place at the Runnymede on Thames Hotel in Surrey and the view from her room was a beautiful and busy River Thames with barges and boats cruising along it - just gorgeous!

We had two make-up trials over the months leading up to her wedding day and we really perfected her glam, but bridal look that made her really stand out in her fantastic dress and great hair by Rebecca Wakeman - think red carpet chic mixed with beautiful bride and you can imagine how incredible she looked when we had finished!

I have a selection of photos for you to see (non official ones) so take a look and let me know what you think. I will post some official ones soon when Michelle gives me the nod!

Few hours to go until hair and make-up, so just relaxing (and posing!) 

View from the hotel window; a very British game of croquet by the Thames

Just about the leave for the ceremony

A real red carpet snap!

See what I mean about ultra chic........

Working with Michelle Ganz, now Lee, was an absolute joy from beginning to end.  I enjoyed her relaxed nature immensely and her organisational skills were second to none throughout the whole process and I loved it how she kept me in the loop with decisons she was making.  Michelle's skin is just so beautiful to work with too, she has a great skincare routine and went for regular facials with a trusted beautician for many weeks before her wedding day and this paid off enormously.

Many Happy Returns and Mazel Tov to Michelle and Darren and may you have a brilliant and happy marriage together.

x

Megan's Wonderful Wedding

On 16th July 2011, I made up Megan for her wedding day in a lovely place called Bishampton, Worcestershire. I did Megan's trial in London about 6 weeks beforehand and within 2 hours we nailed her look.  My brief was that she wanted to look summery and fresh, but with an element of glamour - which I hope you'll agree with when you see the picture below - we managed.

When I first met Megan I really thought she looked like Sienna Miller, what a lucky girl! Her skincare regime was really finely tuned and this showed in her skin as it looked and felt firm and hydrated. A great start for me as a make-up artist.....

Megan's wedding was at a local church in Bishmapton where her parents now live and her reception was in their fabulous garden.  She wanted a summer garden party with a vintage feel and even though it rained all morning during the preparation and pampering - the sun shone for her at the right time.  I always say the sun shines for good people and this was true for Megan and her then Fiance, Will.

Have a look at the pictures of Megan's wedding below.  Her just got out of bed hair and her INCREDIBLE lace vintage style dress made her look a million dollars (which is probably what Sienna Miller would spend on her wedding!)

Making up Megan's Mum

Starting on Megan (the sheet is covering her fabbo dress)

Just us two and time for Megan to reeeelax

Pretty much done, just the hair to finish

Megan is ready. Gorgeous bridesmaid dresses aren't they?

Wonderful image of the wind blowing Meg's veil

Megan and Will 

In the vintage campervan! Super cool 

Not sure what she sang here, and is that Will on drums???

Lucy Baker Make-up

Cliff Barns Bridal Shoot - March 2011

OK this isn't make-up or beauty advice but I wanted to share a really great photoshoot with you.

Back in March I was lucky enough to work with Craig and Kate from Craig Williams Photography  on a shoot at Cliff Barns in Norfolk. Lauren from Adamo Bridal provided some stunning bridal wear and Cassandra Rizzuto sculpted one of the girls hair into a 6inch quiff and did some really creative work with tiaras. I think she has started a trend on wearing a tiara on the side

A beautiful cake was made by Fancy Nancy Cakes  for the shoot and I was particularly taken with this company not only because the cakes are AMAZING, but because my little girl is called Nancy.

Below are a few more pics for you to look at that I love from the shoot - let me know what you think of the make-up......

This last pic is in May edition of VOGUE, aren't we lucky!!! And this has just been featured on ROCK MY WEDDING have a look here http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/lets-do-dallas-baby/