The Best Wedding Hair & Makeup for Brides in Sunderland : Expert Tips for Your Special Day.
- Paula Pace
- Apr 4
- 8 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
The Best Wedding Hair and Makeup for Brides in Sunderland: Expert Tips for Your Special Day.
"Your Wedding Day is one of the most important and unforgettable moments of your life, and you deserve to feel nothing short of extraordinary. Professional Bridal Hair and Makeup not only enhances your natural beauty but ensures you look flawless from every angle, so you can focus on enjoying the moment, stress-free." Paula Pace & Simone Whitehead
Searching for the best wedding hair and makeup for brides in Sunderland? You’ve come to the right place—your search ends here.
Who are we?
Let us introduce ourselves: We are Paula Pace, Makeup Artist, and Simone Whitehead, Bridal Hair Specialist—two experienced professionals who often join forces to create the ultimate Dream Wedding Hair and Makeup Team for your big day. With over 20 years of combined experience, we've had the privilege of styling brides, prom queens, birthday girls, graduates and working on magazine shoots and styled sessions across Sunderland and the North East. We've also had the honor of collaborating with some of the region's top photographers, ensuring every detail is beautifully captured at some of the area's most stunning wedding venues, like Websters Ropery, The Roker Hotel Sunderland, 61 Durham. (see the end of this post for details of just some of our favourite local Sunderland Wedding suppliers.)
We understand that every bride wants to feel radiant, confident, and flawless on her wedding day, and the perfect combination of makeup and hair is key to making that happen. In this post, we’ll share expert tips on how to choose the ideal wedding makeup and hair to suit your unique style—and show you why we’re the trusted bridal beauty experts in Sunderland.
How to Choose the Best Wedding Hair and Makeup for Brides in Sunderland.
How to Choose the Best Wedding Hair and Makeup for Brides in Sunderland
With years of experience in wedding makeup and hair, we understand how important it is to choose a look that reflects your personal style while ensuring it lasts throughout the day. From withstanding changing weather to selecting the right products for a timeless, glowing finish, we’re here to make sure you feel confident and beautiful from start to finish.
Choosing the perfect bridal hair and makeup is about balancing personal style, practicality, and longevity. In Sunderland, where the weather can vary, it’s crucial to select products that stay in place and maintain that fresh, radiant look all day long.
What to Look for in Your Wedding Hair and Makeup Artists
Experience: Ensure your artist is experienced in working with brides and understands wedding day expectations, nerves and running of the day.
Expertise: Can they provide a look that suits your personal style, yet remains practical and long-lasting?
Calmness Under Pressure: A great wedding artist will help keep you relaxed and stress-free, even on the big day.
Timings: Can your Wedding hair and makeup team stick to a time plan that will have you out the door on time and leave you feeling confident and completely stress free?
Versatility: Can they adjust their makeup and hair styling to compliment the Bride whatever her age, skin type and shade, hair texture and style? No template, one size fits all style - Hair & Makeup here.
You can read more on my blog How to choose Your Perfect Wedding Makeup Artist below.
Why Brides in Sunderland Choose Us for Best Wedding Hair and Makeup
Myself, Paula Pace Makeup Artist and Simone Whitehead Bridal Hair, pride ourselves on delivering top-notch wedding makeup and hair tailored to brides in Sunderland and the North East. With extensive experience working with brides throughout the region, we know how to craft a personalised, timeless bridal look that’s perfect for your special day.
Whether you're imagining a sleek, contemporary updo or romantic, beachy waves, our hair styling seamlessly complements your makeup, ensuring a flawless appearance from every angle. We specialise in creating glowing, natural wedding makeup that enhances your unique features, and we design hair styles that reflect both your personal style and your wedding theme.
Brides trust us because we are committed to perfection, from the very first consultation all the way to the last touch-up before you walk down the aisle. We focus on the details to ensure you feel confident, radiant, and beautiful on your big day.
Wedding Makeup should never look 'overdone'. A bride will always have that mythical natural glow on her Wedding day that should never be masked, but simply, enhanced. Paula Pace Makeup Artist
So, What are the Trending Wedding Hair and Makeup Styles for 2025 Brides in Sunderland?
The best wedding hair and makeup for brides in Sunderland often follow national trends set by Big National Wedding shows and the latest bridal fashion.
In 2025, here are some popular trending Makeup looks
Luminous dewy, hydrated skin - Sunderland Brides are showcasing natural glowy skins.
Glass skin Looks - inspired by Korean - no makeup makeup
Soft, defined Eyes and warm Mocha Tones - toned down neutral eye makeup
Mythical Rosy Bridal Flush - flirty spring hues of pink and peach that highlight a Brides natural beauty
The Curated Brow - Natural, full defined brows are still making a significant impact.
Radiant skin continues to be a major trend. And I love to see Brides showcasing luminous, hydrated skin with a natural, glowing finish. Try mixing an illuminating primer with your foundation to give a soft focus radiance and avoiding that overall heavy coverage that has dominated the first half of the 2020's. I love Peaches and Cream Goddess illuminating primer. Radiant, dewy skin, paired with hair that feels effortless yet polished—whether it's a loose, boho wave or a sleek chignon—brides are choosing styles that reflect their personal style and the modern spirit of their wedding.
Read more here
Some trending Wedding hair styles for 2025 include:
Soft, Natural Waves: Perfect for a beachy or outdoor wedding in Sunderland (we do have an impressive Sea front - think hair flowing in the sea side breeze)
Sleek, Polished Updos: Ideal for more formal or traditional weddings.
Romantic Braids: A whimsical option that pairs well with delicate makeup looks.
For Brides who are undecided or worried about how to wear their Hair for the Big Day, remember - anything is possible. In our trial we can discuss your options and your dream Wedding Hair vision. Short hair can be miraculously transformed into a stunning waved low bun. And fine long hair can be transformed into a tumble of shiny romantic waves all with the addition of undetectable, natural looking hair pieces, suitable products and padding. Oh, and a good Bridal Hair Stylist, of course. Simone Whitehead Bridal Hair
What products do you use for the Best Wedding Hair and Makeup Look?
Our wedding hair and makeup kits are stocked with only the finest professional brands, carefully selected to deliver flawless results. We use renowned products like Makeup Forever, Dinair Airbrush, Makeup Atelier, Charlotte Tilbury, Moroccan Oil, Colour Wow, and many more. Each product is chosen for its high performance, ensuring your hair and makeup will look stunning and last all day. From smooth, radiant skin to perfect, long-lasting hairstyles, we’ve got everything we need to make sure you feel beautiful and confident on your big day.
When it comes to bridal beauty, combining makeup and hair is essential for achieving a cohesive look. For example, if you opt for a bold lip or dramatic eye makeup, a softer, more understated hairstyle might be the best choice. If you choose a more minimalist makeup look, you can enhance it with a statement hairstyle, such as a voluminous updo or intricate braids.
We’ll work with you to ensure that your complement each other perfectly, so you look and feel your best from the moment you say "I do" to the final dance at the reception.
Wedding Day Hair & Makeup Prep Tips to Get You Glowing – Straight from the best Sunderland Hair & Makeup Artists
Top 3 Hair Care tips
Get regular trims – Schedule trims every 6-8 weeks to keep ends healthy and prevent split ends.
Use a hair mask once a week – Deep conditioning masks help nourish and strengthen your hair, adding shine and softness.
Always use heat protection – Before using hot tools, apply a heat protector to shield your hair from damage and maintain its smooth texture.
Top 3 Skin Prep Tips:
Hydrate, inside and out – Drink water daily and moisturise to keep your skin dewy and fresh.
Stick to a consistent routine – Cleanse, tone, and moisturise twice a day to keep skin balanced and wedding-ready.
Exfoliate 1–2 times a week – Gently buff away dullness to reveal your natural glow (but go easy near the big day!).
"Brides trust us on their special day because of our dedication to perfection, attention to detail, and passion for making every bride feel radiant. With our professionalism and expertise, we ensure you look and feel your absolute best, allowing you to cherish every moment with confidence."
What Next? How do we get in touch and book a trial?
We hope you've enjoyed getting to know us a little better and can see how perfectly we could help bring your dream wedding hair and makeup to life. If you're looking for the best wedding hair and makeup for brides in Sunderland, we'd love to hear from you! Let's start planning the stunning looks that will make you feel even more amazing on your special day.
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The Best Wedding Hair & Makeup for Brides in Sunderland: Meet Our Favourite Local Suppliers
To help you with your wedding Planning - here are just a few of our favourite Suppliers
Photographers
Tees Valley Weddings North Yorkshire and Durham Wedding Photographer Tees Valley Wedding Photography | North Yorkshire and Durham wedding photographer
Joshua Lawson Wedding Photography | Award Winning Photographers Since 1984
Jamie Mac Photography Jamie Mac Photography
Wedding Dress Shops in Sunderland
Soul Bride – Soul Bride | Soul Bride By Nićo
Tonia Ann Bridal Wear – Tonia Ann Bridal Wear in Washington, Tyne & Wear
The Confetti Lounge –The Confetti Lounge – The best place to buy bridal dresses
Wedding Venues in sunderland/ Durham
Dalton Old Pump House Luxurious historical Wedding and Events North East England
Websters Ropery Websters Ropery | Weddings & Events Sunderland
61 Durham Hotel Weddings - 61 Durham Hotel
Roker HotelI Home - Roker Hotel
Ramside Hall Weddings At Ramside Hall | The Perfect Wedding Venue in Durham
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