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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.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Hairdressing
Makeup

What is included in the wedding package?

Full bridal makeup consultation and preview of your desired look. Bespoke pre-wedding selfcare guide based on your trial. Wedding day schedule, Wedding day services with optional adapted evening

How far in advance should I contact you?

As soon as possible, deposits are taken a year in advance- however please contact for any date requests beyond Autumn 2027 Trials are usually carried out 2 months prior to the wedding date

Do you work at homes?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

10 mile radius from Chelmsford, Essex is covered in your booking- then 45p per mile there after, as-well as any congestion, Toll Charge and parking to be made in advanced by the bride/ bill payer

What is your main business area?

Make up

Could you stay with the bride until the photo shoot?

Yes

How many people can you beautify for one wedding?

As many as requested, Sarah can cater to any bridal party size with the assistance of a team of trusted artists to ensure everyone is ready on time and looking their best

Can you provide your beauty services for pre-wedding and post-wedding photography?

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

Bank Transfer or cash on the day of the trial is preferred
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Reviews for Bridal Makeup by Sarah

Sharon
Sharon Sent on 03/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

So easy to work with and professional!

Sarah is an absolute pleasure to work with. Communication was clear and seamless throughout the entire process—from the trial right through to the wedding day. She was incredibly professional and attentive, always accommodating our needs and preferences.

On the day, she worked with four bridal party members plus myself, each with different skin tones and styles, and delivered stunning, personalized looks for everyone. We were all so happy with the results.

Sarah truly made the day feel easier and far less stressful, you can completely trust her to bring your vision to life. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
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Rebecca Sent on 30/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A truly wonderful makeup artist that went above and beyond

Sarah was not only a fabulous makeup artist that was professional and easy to communicate with throughout, she went above and beyond on our wedding day, taking photographs and helping with so many elements of preparation. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sarah.
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Margostam Sent on 01/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best MUA for you

Sarah made me feel like the best version of myself.

She was so kind and calming in the morning, and just went above and beyond the whole time. I felt so confident all day because of her.

The makeup lasted from the ceremony at noon al the way to the end of our party at midnight.

She adapted her expertise to my own style and requirements. In the end we created a look that captured who I am, but as a bride.

Having Sarah as your MUA is the best decision you can make.
Catriona
Catriona Sent on 16/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Just brilliant!

Sarah is lovely and I was absolutely delighted with my hair and makeup. She was so easy to deal with, helpful with my questions and we blethered away happily on the day which was lovely. Sarah understood exactly what I was after and I felt great. Really professional, friendly and detail focused. Would highly recommend her.
Abigail
Abigail Sent on 07/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

5 Star Experience!

Couldn’t have asked for a better makeup artist for my special day! Sarah made me feel really relaxed and understood exactly what I wanted. I felt super confident knowing the makeup looked great and was so happy with the end result that she had created, would thoroughly recommend!
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Natalie Sent on 03/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly professional and creative make up artist

From the moment I sat down I felt completely relaxed around Sarah. I have previously not been very successful in selecting looks that compliment my skin tone and was looking for a natural look that didn’t include heavy makeup. Sarah is a very knowledgeable make up artist and created a look that was both modern fresh and completely natural. I felt completely like myself beautiful and confident. I had a really lovely fun experience and would definitely recommend Sarah to my friends and family. Hoping to see her again very soon.
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Jessica Sent on 01/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Would highly recommend! 5*

I had the most wonderful experience with Sarah for my baby shower makeup! From the moment I booked, she was incredibly professional, responsive, and organised.

She arrived on time and created a beautiful, natural look that lasted all day. The makeup was exactly what I wanted – a glowing, subtle look that made me feel confident and beautiful for all the photos.

When pregnant my freckles were very prominent which I was a bit conscious of, but instead of baking on loads of make up to hide them Sarah told me let’s try working with them as they are a sign of natural beauty and we made my make up look natural and glowy which I never imagined would be possible, and to be honest it’s made me more confident over all and now I go for a more freckly natural look.so thank you Sarah!! ❤️

Sarah’s skills with the products was impressive, and she was so calming and easy to work with. I felt like a glowing, radiant mama-to-be! I received so many compliments on my makeup, and I would absolutely recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a professional, talented, and friendly makeup artist for their special event. She even provided a touch-ups with my lip colour, which was a lovely!

I will definitely be booking her again! Specially when I get married I’ll have Sarah on speed dial 💍
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Lizzie Sent on 27/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

Sarah is just the best makeup artist you could ask for on your wedding day. She’s professional, so talented and so kind - she made me and my bridesmaids feel so beautiful and did it all with perfect timing! We each had very different personal styles and she adapted to our preferences so easily. My skin wasn’t perfect for my wedding day and I was really quite concerned about it but Sarah did such an amazing job of giving me natural looking coverage and made me feel so confident. The makeup was so beautiful that when I cried during my ceremony I laughed that I’d be so devastated if it ruined my amazing makeup! She’s truly a gem - totally down to earth, amazing at her craft and the perfect friend you want on your wedding or big event day. Would highly highly recommend!
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Vicki Sent on 27/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding make up.

Sarah was the most amazing makeup artist we could have hoped for. We had a wonderful trial. Sarah is super approachable and great to collaborate with. On the morning of the wedding she made me feel super at ease when the nerves started kicking in. I honestly couldn't recommend her more. I was so pleased with my make up, I felt amazing all day.
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Melissa Sent on 26/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah was very professional and took time to explain what colour palette would enhance my natural features and colouring. I have a small face with big eyes and slim lips. As a mature lady in my sixties I didn’t want to look unnatural and too overloaded. Sarah got the balance spot on and I was very pleased with the end result. I would definitely recommend Sarah she is very bubbly and friendly too.

Sarah was very reliable and professional. Sarah can also adapt her skills to work on clients if all ages from teenagers to more mature clients
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Ellie Sent on 26/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing!

I had the pleasure of having Sarah do my makeup for my wedding, and I honestly couldn’t have been happier. She made me look and feel so beautiful – the makeup was so natural-looking and stayed flawless all day, even through all the happy tears and dancing!
Sarah was not only incredibly talented, but also such a calming and lovely presence on what could have been a very stressful morning. She helped me, and my whole family, feel relaxed and at ease – we were all in great hands. I can’t recommend her enough. Thank you, Sarah, for being such a special part of our day!
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Meet the team

Sarah Hodgkinson
Sarah Hodgkinson
Lead artist and business owner

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!

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Chelmsford, Essex CM1 CM1 4HB Chelmsford (Essex)

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