Melissa Clare Makeup Artist

“Mel! I cannot honestly not thank you enough for my wedding day hair - it was picture perfect! Thank you for the countless hours of practising and for putting up with my last minute change of hairstyle. I truly looked and felt my best and I’m so thankful to you for perfecting my dream hairstyle.
Wishing you all the best with the business, your babies and dog - I’m sure I’ll see you again in the future!”

"I just wanted to say thanks so much for doing my hair and makeup so beautifully for my wedding. Your makeup style was exactly what I wanted - FLAWLESS, not too heavy and natural - I felt amazing on the day. All my bridesmaids and my mum looked gorgeous too. You were an absolute dream to work with - thank you!"

Photography - Lewis Membery

“Melissa and her team were absolutely amazing. In the run up to the wedding Melissa was so helpful and came up with an absolutely stunning look that was just what I had hoped for and more. On the day not only was she extremely helpful and calm, she made me feel so relaxed and special and I was over the moon with the finished look. Melissa is such a talented artist in both make up and hair.”

“I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you. The hair and makeup was absolutely beautiful, and you made the morning so calm and enjoyable for getting ready. We received so many compliments on our hair and makeup! Mum and bridesmaids were very happy. Hope you manage to get some rest in between your back to back weddings! Xxx”

Kimberley got married at Ufton Court in Berkshire. Such a beautiful venue, I have worked there many times. It was a warm midsummer wedding, filled with fresh green foliage and white wildflowers. Creating this textured updo was so much fun. At the trial Kimberley couldn’t decide between a half up style or a tousled updo but after much deliberation we choose to keep her hair up and leave lots of strands out around her face to frame it and keep the look relaxed. When the flowercrown arrived Kimberley was a little nervous as it was bigger than expected so I loosened her updo even more and padded it out in width and volume to compliment her wildflower hair accessory. Her beautiful boho look is a style I loved creating. It was really exciting to be a part of her special day which was captured so beautifully in these photos by Helen Sarah Pictures.

Gemah - 29th August
1950s Bride (with a hint of Rock n Roll)

I have had the great opportunity of working with the Trained Eye a wedding photography training company in Buckinghamshire. The tutors are inspiring and the wedding locations and models are super. I recommend this course to any budding wedding photographers out there. The makeup for these shoots is always very natural with soft textures and a long lasting finish.

Credit to Lee Dann for taking these great shots. www.leedanphotography.co.uk