Nine women to get ready. Four hours. Two hair and makeup artists.
This was Emma and Nathan’s wedding at The Waldorf Hilton in London, and although it was quite a few years ago now, it’s a great example of something we still do every week at CJC Hair & Makeup: work out how to get a larger bridal party ready without making everyone set an alarm for 5am.

There’s something rather special about getting ready for a wedding in one of London’s beautiful hotels – and Valentina’s wedding back in 2016 at The Sheraton Park Lane was no exception.
For Valentina, the brief was elegant but relaxed. She wanted to look polished and beautiful without feeling overly made-up, so we kept both the hair and makeup soft and natural.

One bride. One wedding day. Three completely different hair and makeup looks.
This wedding of Shakeela and Richard at Syon Park may have been a few years ago now, but it’s a lovely example of something we still regularly do at CJC Hair & Makeup: looking after a bride through a multi-event wedding and changing her hair and makeup as the celebrations – and outfits – change.

I’m naturally very pale, I’ve used fake tan for years, and I completely understand the difference a bit of colour can make to how you feel.
But – and it’s quite a big but – the day before your wedding is not the time to discover that your new spray tan turns you orange, goes patchy around your ankles, or is three shades darker than you expected.
So yes, have the tan if it makes you feel fabulous… just make sure you do your homework first.