Wedding & Bridal

Makeup

Based in Mill Hill, North West London, Philippa is a highly sought-after luxury bridal makeup artist with over 16 years of professional experience. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and signature luminous, glowing skin, her artistry has taken her across the globe, working with A-list celebrities and high-profile clients.

A multi-year regional finalist at The Wedding Industry Awards and twice recognised as Highly Commended Makeup Artist for the South East of England, Philippa is trusted for her calm professionalism, refined aesthetic, and exceptional standard of service.

On your wedding day, Philippa’s focus is to create the most polished, radiant version of you — enhancing your natural beauty with a flawless, camera-ready finish that feels effortless and timeless. Whether you prefer soft, barely-there elegance or a more defined, glamorous look, each application is thoughtfully tailored to you.

Philippa works exclusively with luxury, performance-led beauty brands and offers premium Temptu airbrush makeup for an ultra-smooth, long-wearing finish. Her kit includes industry favourites such as Charlotte Tilbury, Hourglass, Lisa Eldridgem YSL, DIOR, NARS, Bobbi Brown, Make Up For Ever, and more — ensuring a result that looks impeccable both in person and in photography.

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The Bridal Makeup Process

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

Your bridal makeup trial is a truly essential part of your bridal journey, allowing Philippa to fully understand your vision for your wedding day while ensuring complete compatibility with all products.
It is recommended that your consultation takes place soon after you have chosen your dress, as this beautifully informs your overall aesthetic. Philippa dedicates as much time as you require on this special day — typically around two hours — with the option for her to visit you in the comfort of your own home or welcome you to her home in North London.
Together, you will explore your inspirations, any chosen colour palette, the style of your dress, and your everyday makeup preferences. Once Philippa has a clear understanding of your desired look, she will expertly craft and refine your bridal makeup until it feels perfectly aligned with your vision.
Above all, Philippa’s priority is for you to look effortlessly like yourself — only more radiant and elevated. Whether you prefer a soft, luminous finish or a more defined, glamorous look, your makeup will be tailored entirely to you. Delicate, natural lashes can also be added to beautifully enhance your eyes should you wish.
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 bridal trial 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 members of your bridal party made up (including yourself) please let Philippa know and she will bring in her team at an additional cost.
Philippa offers an exclusive, bespoke service designed to remain with you beyond the ceremony, ensuring you feel impeccably polished at every moment of your day. She will be by your side as you step into your dress, throughout your portrait session, and will be waiting to greet you after the ceremony for seamless makeup refinements.
Should you wish, Philippa can also subtly transition your look from a radiant daytime finish to a more refined evening aesthetic. This highly sought-after service is a favourite among discerning clients, allowing you the privilege of having your own personal makeup artist in attendance from beginning to end — a truly elevated experience tailored entirely to you.

Lara Denning, Bride

“From the first time we met, Philippa made me feel totally at ease and instantly became a personality I knew I would want around me on my wedding day. Her and her team made us all look and feel amazing. In the run up to the wedding as my ideas evolved Philippa was always available to discuss them with me. Such a dream to work with.”
Charlie North, Bride

“Philippa was extremely professional and very reassuring. My wedding took place during a bad wave of COVID during which some suppliers and guests had to drop out because they contracted the virus. Not Philippa- she was extremely careful in the days leading up to my wedding and it made me feel so much more relaxed to know that. On the day her make up was fantastic and she was a real pleasure to have around. She was efficient and fun too.”
Kate Lovell, Bride

“Philippa was absolutely fantastic, as I am an older bride it was really important that she was able to enhance my features without changing how I looked but also keeping it natural. So a big ask and she absolutely nailed it. My make up lasted all day and looked just as fabulous all day on what was one of the hottest days! Such brilliant advice on products, preparation and also for keeping my make up fresh (blotting paper). My only wish is that she lived closer so I could use her more often!”
Jenna, Bride

“Thank you so much for the amazing wedding make up you did for me on Sunday. You were so lovely and helpful on the day and in the lead up to the day and I really appreciate all of your advice when it came to everything from skincare to different brands (and eyeliners!). The makeup looked great all day and night, but I couldn’t get away with “air kisses” the whole time!”