Bridal makeup
Each makeup begins with prepping the skin with nourishing skincare, so your skin feels smooth and hydrated before the makeup application.
I take an ingredient conscious approach when selecting products for my kit, focusing on professional, high performance formulas that are suitable for a range of skin types.
Every face is unique, which is why I tailor each makeup to suit to the individual, working to enhance your natural features to your personal style and dress. My goal is to ensure every member of your bridal party feels confident and comfortable on the day.
Working with your individual style and personality, makeup is applied to accentuate and most importantly feel like you.
Makeup should enhance, not overpower. I believe skin should look like skin, never a mask. There is a fine balance between having makeup that lasts all day and looks good on camera while also looking flawless up close. My aim is to make sure you look and feel comfortable in your own skin.
ingredient CONSCIOUS makeup kit
My kit includes a range of professional and clean beauty brands selected based on their skin-friendly ingredients and performance for bridal makeup.
I have spent years trialing and researching different products and how they last and sit on the skin, while being comfortable up close with the right amount of coverage and photographing beautifully.
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RMS, Ecobrow, Ilia, Fit Glow, Aether Beauty, Saint cosmetics, Eye of Horus, Manasi 7, Hynt Beauty, Saie, Milk, Westman Atelier, Aleph beauty. All products are cruelty free alongside select professional favourites Ellis Faas, RCMA, By Terry, Hourglass, Fenty, Tarte, Viseart, Harlotte cosmetics.
Hairstyling products include clean and kind O&M and other professional products.
BRIDAL HAIRSTYLING
Romantic timeless hairstyling, inspired by soft natural up-dos, half-up styles or glam waves and relaxed braided boho styles.
Before we start the hair styling process, I take the time to discover the exact shape to suit everyone's face and hair type and what will work best with the dresses. Using many different hair prepping and setting techniques to help your hair hold throughout the day.
Hair and makeup preview
The hair and makeup preview is a wonderful opportunity to create your ideas before the day so you can be sure that everything will last and be comfortable on your wedding day. It also provides a time for us to meet beforehand.
For makeup we’ll look at your skin, preferred coverage, finish and colours, making any adjustments to make sure you’re happy with the overall result.
While the trial is helpful, it is optional, and there are plenty of brides who prefer not to have one, in this case we can discuss your ideas before the day and you can send through inspiration images.
Hair and makeup preview - approximately 3 hours
Makeup or hair preview - approximately 2 hours
Appointments are held at my home studio in Mittagong, my hair and makeup kit is set up in a space with lots of natural light and in front of a large mirror.
pre-wedding skin preparation
Beautiful makeup begins with healthy skin. In the lead up to your wedding skin preparation plays a key role in how your makeup sits and wears throughout the day.
During your trial, we’ll take some time to chat about your skincare routine and overall skin health, including any concerns you may have leading up to the wedding. You’ll also receive my Clear Skin Guide, which includes tips on skin supportive nutrition, lifestyle habits, and simple meal ideas to help nourish your skin from the inside out.
For brides who would like a more personalised support, I also offer a 1:1 skin nutrition consultation as a seperate appointment, these allow us to spend more time looking at your individual concerns for a more personalised approach.
your wedding morning
With the privilege of working with hundreds of brides, I understand that the morning of your wedding can bring a mixture of excitement, nerves and emotions. My role isn’t just the application of hair and makeup, but being there for extra support whenever needed, and allowing you to enjoy being pampered alongside the most special women in your life.
I’m committed to only taking on one booking per day so I can stay right up until you leave for the ceremony, making sure the finishing touches are applied so you’re feeling and looking exactly how you envisioned.
Hair and makeup prices
Makeup
Bride - 220
Bridal party/guests - 220pp
Flower girl - complimentary lipgloss/blush
Preview - 200
Prices are inclusive of gst
Natural, soft glam, full glam and corrective makeup application.
Hairstyling
Bride - 220
Bridal party/guests - 220pp
Flower girl - 100
Preview - 200
Prices are inclusive of gst
Up-styling, glam waves, natural waves, hair out and half up styles.
Travel
Southern highlands locations included in prices
Kangaroo Valley $50
I’m currently only travelling within Southern Highlands and surrounding suburbs.
Extra info
Minimum of 4 services on weekends during peak seasons
For 6+ services of hairstyling or makeup, an additional artist may be required. Artist coordination included in prices.
Included in hair and makeup.
Individual or full strip lashes included with every makeup application.
Full size lipstick for bride. Harlotte cosmetics clean beauty lipstick.
Touch up kit - lipstick pot with applicator, powder puff, beauty sponge with concealer, translucent powder, blotting paper.
Travel to Southern Highlands locations.
Padding for all hairstyles if required. Styling of your own hair extensions.
Staying until you’re in your dress or leave for ceremony. Attaching veil and final touchups.
Online/phone support in the lead up to the wedding. Customised schedule with hair and makeup prep tips for bridal party.
Bridal skin advice on skin care and skin nutrition, includes ebook clear skin guide.
$10 from every wedding donated to LGFB
FAQ’s
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Absolutely! I’m equally experienced in both hairstyling and makeup and have been doing both for many years. For smaller bridal parties of up to 3 hair and makeup I can comfortably do this on my own, anymore people and I will arrange an assistant. Alternatively I can be booked for hair or makeup only.
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Hair styling and makeup application typically take around one hour each. I always allow extra time for the bride to ensure the process is relaxed, unrushed, and that we have plenty of time for any final touches. To keep everything running smoothly, I recommend being completely ready 1.5 hours before you need to leave for the ceremony.
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Yes, always! I’m mobile, travelling all over Southern Highlands and surrounding areas.
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You’re welcome to book it at any point after securing your wedding date. However, as a general guideline, having your appointment 2 to 6 months before wedding works well for most brides. Ideally, it’s best to have your dress confirmed beforehand, so we can ensure your hair and makeup perfectly complement your look.
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My preference is to have the trial with only the bride, to keep the focus on you. Although if you would like to be more prepared for the day you can let me know their skin type/tone, and dress colour is helpful before the day.
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It’s my goal to make sure that you feel and look your absolute best throughout your special day. I tailor each application to suit your skin type, this may include oil free primers, corrective concealers with setting powders and sprays, all this to ensure your makeup will last hours. Everyone in the bridal party will be given a touch up kit which includes extra lipstick and powder.
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All bridal hair and makeup services are priced consistently regardless of style choice. Whether your look is soft and natural or more defined and glam, the same level of care, professional products, attention to detail, and longevity techniques are required to ensure everything photographs beautifully and lasts throughout the day.
The same applies to hairstyling, even softer hair down styles still require preparation and styling work to ensure they feel polished and hold well for the wedding day. Style ideas may also evolve slightly on the morning depending on weather, hair texture and the overall bridal look once styling begins.
Equally, pricing does not increase for more intricate hairstyles or longer/thicker hair, when timing and styling needs vary greatly from person to person.
For clarity and ease, pricing reflects the overall bridal experience rather than individual style complexity, and includes support in the lead up to your wedding, GST, travel within Southern Highlands, onsite service, touch-ups before leaving for ceremony, timeline coordination, additional artist coordination for larger bridal parties, and reserving the whole day for your wedding.
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Feel free to send me an email or organise a time to chat. michelle@maeyoube.com.au
book YOUR WEDDING DATE
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Simply fill in the enquiry form to check availability and to receive a detailed quote.
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Once you accept the quote and transferred the deposit, your date is saved in my diary!
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I’ll be in touch around four months before your big day to arrange your hair and makeup preview.
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