Bridal and Wedding Makeup

Based in Dorchester, Dorset in the South West, I am an experienced natural Bridal Makeup Artist who understands how special your wedding day is for you and your family, and it’s not just about coming to apply makeup!
Although, competent in all styles of makeup, my style has always instinctively been natural bridal makeup which has been the heart of my bridal makeup business – I totally understand when brides say they still want to look like them, but also look great in your photographs and lasts into the day and night.
My work as a makeup artist in film and television means I understand what cameras pick up and will show you the different effects.

I work regularly in and around central Dorset, including Weymouth, Dorchester, Portland, Bridport, Poole and the surrounding areas and villages, but happy to discuss travel further afield and destination weddings.

On your wedding day I will arrive in plenty of time to your home or special place of choice where you are getting ready and get working with our pre arranged schedule that is tailor made for you and your bridal party as well as photographer and other wedding suppliers, making sure you are ready on time, fed and watered and to calm any last minute nerves. I am qualified in NLP and coaching, so it is no coincidence that my reviews reflect that I am a calming presence. https://www.facebook.com/KirstenSareMakeUpArtist/reviews

I always recommend a makeup trial, it is a good chance for us to meet and for you to ask as many questions as you want, to talk about how things will run on the day and of course most importantly to discuss and create the makeup look you like, are happy with and to make sure it feels comfortable to wear all day and night – I always say, never let me leave until you are happy!

Having been the makeup artist for hundreds weddings, the small selection of photographs are of real brides.

https://kirstensare.co.uk/kind-words-and-testimonials/ Click to read kind words from lovely brides I have met along the way!

Frequently asked questions
– How far in advance should I have a trial? – I recommend around 3 months before your wedding, however if you want to coordinate it with your hair trial and/or dress fitting this can be planned in.
– Do you have a studio or you travel to me? – I am completely freelance and don’t have a studio, so happy to travel to you.
– Do you offer bridal hair? – Although I do hair in other areas of my work, I don’t offer bridal hair. By focusing on makeup alone this allows me to give my full attention to you and your wedding party and deliver a devoted, flexible and stress free service. I do work regularly with amazing bridal hair specialists so happy give recommendations.
– Do you take photographs and make reels of me getting ready for your own use? – As a rule no, that is why you have paid a photographer and they can do a much better job that me! – However, I will ask your permission to take a photograph so I can check my work visually and ask your permission ‘if’ I chose to upload it. I am always incredibly grateful if you/your photographer share/tag me in the professional photographs to upload at a later date.
– Please ask away if you have any further questions.