Wedding & Bridal

Makeup

Based in Mill Hill, North West London, Philippa Louise has been a professionally trained freelance makeup artist for over a decade.  Philippa’s sharp attention to detail has enabled her to create her well known signature dreamy glowing look which has also taken her across the globe working with A-List celebrities.

Philippa has been a regional finalist for the South East of England in The Wedding Industry Awards four years running and received two awards for highly commended makeup artist of the South East of England. 

The most important factor for Philippa as your personal makeup artist on your wedding day is to ensure you look like you but more fabulous!  You can choose to have your makeup applied very lightly all the way through to a strong look.  Philippa only works with luxurious makeup brands and also offers Temptu airbrush makeup.  Her makeup kit includes products from Charlotte Tilbury, Hourglass, Nars, Bobbi Brown, Makeup Forever, Urban Decay to name a few! 


Behind

Take a look behind the scenes to see my bridal service from start to finish.
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the scenes

The Bridal Makeup Process

I’m ready to book Philippa - what happens next?

  • The design consultation day is VERY important for a bride as it gives Philippa a strong idea of how you would like to look on your wedding day and also tests that your have no allergies to any products.

    In order to secure your wedding date, it is advised to have your consultation as soon as you have found your dress (so that you know your style). Philippa will never put a time on the day but it generally lasts around 2 hours. She will either come to the comfort of your own home or you can come to her in North London.

    You will both discuss ideas that you may have for your makeup, colour schemes (if decided), what style the dress is, and how you usually wear your makeup. Once Philippa has a good idea of what you would like she will try out your desired look until you are happy with it.

    The most important factor for Philippa as your personal makeup artist is to ensure you look like you but more fabulous! You can choose to have your makeup applied very lightly all the way through to a strong look. Lashes can also be applied to enhance the eyes.

  • If you would like to secure Philippa’s makeup services for your wedding day she will send out an invoice where a deposit is required. This will secure the date for you and you can then book your design day when it suits you.

  • Once you have decided how many of your wedding party would like making up, Philippa will put together (at no extra cost) a schedule which also works around your hair stylist and she will liaise with your event planner. This schedule will always ensure that you have a stress free day and have enough time just before your ceremony for any photos and/or relaxation time.

    Philippa advises that you have your hair pretty much finished BEFORE your makeup but this is not essential. She also advises that where possible your hair stylist comes to the location where you are getting married if possible.

    Philippa also specialises in Jewish Weddings, and as such she is happy to stay with you right up until you leave for the Bedekin. If you require her after the Chuppah for any makeup touch ups or a makeup change there will be an additional cost.

  • With the demand for Philippa Louise Makeup’s services, she has a Pro Team of makeup artists and hair stylists whom she has carefully selected from the best in the industry, to be part of her team to ensure only the highest possible standard for your wedding day. If Philippa is already booked on your chosen date and you would like to use her team, Philippa will book a makeup artist and hair stylist for you from her team of highly trained artists. If you require her to recommend someone please just email her.

    Should you wish to have more than 6 ladies made up (including yourself) please let Philippa know and she will bring in her team.

  • Philippa offers a luxury service of staying with you until after your ceremony.  She will remain with you whilst you put your dress on, during any photos and she will meet you after your ceremony for makeup touches ups.   She will also adjust the makeup from day to night if this is what you would like.  Either way, this service is consistently popular, as it enables you to have your personal makeup artist by your side throughout your special day.