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On Hitched.co.uk since 2025
Last update: June 2026
Sarah Hodgkinson Makeup is a professional bridal makeup artist based in Chelmsford, Essex, specialising in natural, radiant wedding makeup for modern brides and elegant event make up for sophisticated clients.
Sarah can arrange hair services as part their booking, Either relaxed styles and updo's with herself, or more intricate styles with her pro hair stylists that she works often with.
Background and Ethos-
Sarah is a fully qualified makeup artist with over 15 years of experience in luxury skincare, makeup, and fragrance. Her background within the beauty industry allows her to deliver a high-end, professional service, while offering a calm and reassuring presence on your wedding day. Sarah understands that bridal makeup is about more than application—it’s about confidence, comfort, and feeling your absolute best.
Style-
Known for her signature soft, glowing style, Sarah creates timeless bridal makeup with a lifted, effortless finish. Her approach enhances features rather than masking them, ensuring brides still feel like themselves. She works confidently with all skin types, tones, ages, and cultures, and takes pride in creating bespoke wedding makeup looks that photograph beautifully and last all day.
Process-
- Trial- One to One Consultation. Your bridal makeup journey begins with a one-to-one consultation, where your wedding vision, skin concerns, and personal style are discussed in detail. Allowing Sarah to design a customised bridal makeup look that complements both you and your wedding day aesthetic.
- Wedding morning Schedule- Following the trial, Sarah provides a personalised wedding morning schedule and a tailored beauty prep guide to help you and your bridal party prepare and achieve the best possible results.
- On the wedding day- Sarah and her trusted team of professional makeup artists work calmly and efficiently, ensuring a relaxed morning and that everyone is ready on time—feeling confident and looking flawless.
Brides receive unlimited communication and support in the lead-up to their wedding, offering reassurance and guidance whenever needed.
Sarah offers flexible bridal makeup packages to suit any wedding size, from intimate ceremonies to large bridal parties. Sarah regularly works alongside a reliable team of assistants and is available for weddings across Essex, London, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire, with destination weddings available upon request.
Popular wedding venues that Sarah regularly covers include Baddow Park House, Down Hall, The Lion House, Boreham House, Leez Priory, Blake Hall, Crondon Park, Vaulty Manor, Gaynes Park, Barnston Lodge, and Hatfield Place.
A curated portfolio of real weddings is available for inspiration, You can also follow Sarah on Instagram >> www.instagram.com/sarahhodgkinson_makeup to view recent bridal makeup looks, learn expert tips, and behind-the-scenes content.
Please get in touch to check availability or receive a personalised bridal makeup quote and secure your date.
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Meet the team
Hello! I'm Sarah, Lead Artist.
First things first—I absolutely love weddings, so I truly feel like I'm in the right job! There's something so special about being part of such an important day. I get genuinely excited about all things wedding-related, from the planning process to sourcing beautiful details and creating those little finishing touches that make an occasion unforgettable.
When I'm not working, you'll usually find me hunting down my next coffee or brunch spot. I have a slight obsession with discovering cool cafés and treating myself to a great coffee—it's become a bit of a daily ritual!
Away from weddings, I love rolling out my yoga mat and heading out for long walks. Whether it's an early morning stretch or a walk with a podcast and coffee in hand, it's my favourite way to recharge and get that 'me time'
I'm also a proud mum to a beautiful little girl who keeps me smiling every day. Motherhood has taught me patience, organisation and how to juggle multiple things at once—skills that come in surprisingly handy when working in the wedding industry!
And finally, maybe not something to admit—but I’m completely obsessed with memes and comedy Instagram reels. I can happily lose far too much time scrolling through videos that make me litterally laugh out loud... probably not productive, but definitely good for the soul!