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It won’t be long until your Christmas lunch is a tinselly memory and the New Year launches your wedding planning into full-power mode. So, to help you kick-start your dream wedding journey, why not join us at 61 Durham for our Wedding Showcase on Sunday, January 11th, 2026? We’re excited to present this event in partnership with Kiss the Bride and Tees Valley Weddings—bringing together some of the best wedding suppliers in the North East to inspire your perfect day.

Choosing the right wedding venue is one of the most exciting parts of planning your big day. From historic castles to elegant modern halls, the North East is filled with breathtaking locations. But no matter how stunning the venue, your bridal look matters just as much — and nothing beats flawless bridal makeup that lasts all day and photographs beautifully.

I’m a bridal makeup artist based in the North East, and I work with modern brides who want to look effortlessly beautiful, feel confident, and actually enjoy the getting ready process — not stress over it. Here’s everything you need to know if you're starting your search for the perfect bridal MUA:

Nicola had booked me as her wedding makeup artist because she’s a big fan of airbrush makeup, which she’d had done years ago as a bridesmaid. She searched online for airbrush bridal makeup, and I happened to pop up!

If you're asking questions such as “Can a celebrant legally marry us?” or “Is a celebrant ceremony cheaper than a registrar? Or looking for Wedding Ceremony alternatives - Then head to Paul's Blog post below for the low down.

Let me take you behind the scenes with some cheeky confessions from the world of weddings.  And don’t worry - names have been changed to protect the gloriously guilty!

Let’s be honest — skin changes after 40. And I'm no exception. My skin also really goes downhill over the Winter months, and with the onset of perimenopause (like we haven't got enough to deal with) our skins will unfortunately go through some unwanted changes.So when Exceptional Face Treatment by abSKIN  a Skincare product designed purely for women over 40 promised 'a glow without the shine' I was intrigued by its 9 active ingredients and natural vegan formula to fight wrin

Looking for the ultimate wedding venue? Discover why The Dove Treehouse at Ramside is the North East's hidden gem.

Brides trust us because we are committed to perfection, from the very first consultation all the way to the last touch-up

As a Wedding & Bridal Makeup Artist with years of experience, I've witnessed countless Wedding trends come and go

Attention North East Brides-to-Be! I'm delighted to bring you some fresh 61 Durham Bridal Glamour inspiration in this Styled Shoot

I happened to be asked by Tees Wedding Photographers to be the Wedding Makeup Artist for one of their collaborative shoots at the newly re

So, soon to be Bride, a big Wedding Day tips is to consider a bit of forward planning by delegating some of the responsibilities to your

Brides to Be - you must all be, by now, familiar with us beauty makers - banging on about skin and skincare. Why?

It's been a funny old year. Some great highs and a few lows. So keep reading to hear how its gone for me this year.

My favorite aspect of applying wedding makeup is creating that fresh, dewy look for the bride that exudes a natural glow. The 2024 trend is

In today's blog, I'll share the lowdown on my preferred method of makeup application. What exactly is Airbrush Makeup, and why do brides

Every bride who comes to me for a Wedding Makeup Trial will ask if I can hide their pores (and wrinkles) but...

While many brides opt to hire professional makeup artists - like me, for their big day, doing your own wedding makeup can not only be a

So now you're officially a Bride-to-Be, it's time to dive into the exciting world of wedding planning.