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Ready to feel like a film star on your wedding day?

Cecile Llewelyn-Bowen is a professional makeup artist based in the Cotswolds specialising in romantic, cinematic makeup for every face, that makes you feel like the best version of yourself - and then some!

Services Offered

Cecile is truly passionate about makeup, and it is her mission to have you looking - and most importantly, feeling - like a Hollywood movie star on your big day. Included in the packages, she offers are:

- Individual, 3/4 or strip lashes

- A 1.5 - 2 hour bridal makeup preview

- A comprehensive, luxury skincare application tailored to your skin

- Bespoke makeup and skincare advice

- Luxury, high-end products such as Nars, Giorgio Armani, Dior, Hourglass and Charlotte Tilbury

- Professional beauty photographs that are yours to keep

- A complimentary touch-up kit to keep your makeup fresh all day long!

She is mobile and happy to come to your home, wedding venue or wherever you are getting ready - initially trained in film directing and with two small children, she has no problem with an early wake-up call and will be available for touch-ups until you leave for the ceremony, or can return later for a makeup change at an extra cost if you desire it. Whether you are nervous about makeup or already have a look in mind, she will work with you to design a look that is flattering, timelessly lovely and durable. On the day itself, she is always punctual, personable and presentable, and can provide makeup for your entire bridal party up to six people, or source an assistant for larger numbers still.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Makeup
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What is included in the wedding package?

- zoom consultation - bespoke makeup and skincare advice during your trial - luxury brands such as Nars, Armani and Charlotte Tilbury - individual, strip or 3/4 lashes

How far in advance should I contact you?

As soon as you can!

Do you work at homes?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

No charge up to 20 miles from Cirencester and 65p per mile after that

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?

It depends on the time of your wedding but usually up to 6, not including little bridesmaids

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

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

Invoice and bacs transfer
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Reviews for Cecile Llewelyn-Bowen MUA

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Ciara Sent on 06/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mackinnon Wedding 24

I was so impressed with Cecile, not only is she a lovely person but she's an incredible MUA! As a girl who doesn't wear very much make up I wanted to look very natural and Cecile delivered. I have never felt so pretty and confident, the make up didn't feel heavy and lasted the whole day. Honestly, I couldn't recommend Cecile enough! Thank you so much!!
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Anna Sent on 08/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Deserves all the awards she's won!

Cecile is a wonderful make-up artist. Firstly, she turned me, my Mum and my bridesmaids into the most beautiful version of ourselves, with incredible make-up that miraculously looked invisible but also lasted all day. Most importantly we all looked like ourselves. Cecile is an amazing listener - she listened to what each of us wanted, and adjusted accordingly, including with my Mum who never wears make-up and was very nervous. Cecile is also the most calming influence and perfect for the morning of a wedding, bringing and instilling in everyone a quiet confidence. If only I could have a Cecile setting me up for every day, I can't imagine what I could achieve!
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Chloe Sent on 28/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Chloe Hollister

Cecile was amazing and I would definitely recommend her. She did me my mum and my grandmas makeup. We all had our own different looks which suited us all perfectly. On the day she really helped calm my nerves and we all had lots of fun through the chaos! She made us all look and feel so beautiful and I wish she could do my makeup everyday!!
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Vicki Sent on 23/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

There are not enough words…..

….to praise this amazing lady!!
I was a complete newbie to having any make up done but knew from the minute I had contact with Cecile I would be in safe hands but didn’t quite realise how safe!!
Contact prior was great and quick, the trial was on one of THE hottest days of the year and straight away myself and my mum were very comfortable and felt at ease with having our make up done as she perfected what we showed and spoke about AND it lasted the heat!
Then the big day came and I can honestly say Cecile was one of the people that totally made my day! She not only did make up for a variety of ages in the party who all loved theirs but in all the goings on ( my lost shoes to name one 😩 ) kept me really focused and calm and for that I can not thank her enough. Also her reaction and words of gorgeousness to me in my dress ( insecure me….never ) really made me tear up on the day and after which just shows how genuine she is as a person and professional!
I want to do it all over again not just because it was the best day marrying my best friend but because of her I felt AMAZING and will recommend her a million times over!!
Thank you Cecile xxx
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Angie Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The loveliest and most talented make up artist!

Cecile is just a pleasure to be around and work with, she has a calm presence and nothing is too much trouble she was a delight to have with us on my wedding day and the quality of the makeup was outstanding.
Cecile is a true artist and did our makeup perfectly, forever grateful. x
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Nikki Sent on 28/09/2023
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A truly wonderful experience

Cecile was amazing from start to finish, I cannot recommend her highly enough. Her passion and enthusiasm for her art is contagious, she was a pleasure to spend time with and so professional. My make-up was perfect, as someone who doesn't wear alot day to day I was a little nervous about being over made up (it has happened before) but Cecile made me look so natural and feel beautiful, the make up was also so light I didn't even notice it and it lasted all day and all night. Thank you, you were amazing Cecile!
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Joanna Sent on 15/09/2023
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Cecile was fantastic and made me feel like the beautiful bride I’d hoped to be

I’m not a make up wearer. And I was very nervous about being ‘on show’ for the day!!! But Cecile was fab, she understood the look I wanted, and had a very calming manner. She did a fantastic job on all of our make up and we were all so happy. The make up was brilliant quality, lasting all day. She was professional throughout and just lovely to deal with. I’d recommend her to anyone!!
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Claire Sent on 15/09/2023
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Amazing Wedding Make Up

Cecile was brilliant, very calm and friendly and helped calm down wedding day nerves! We all loved her make up - she makes us look like fabulous versions of ourselves! My sisters in law and I loved our glamorous look whilst my Mum opted for and loved her natural look. I very much recommend Cecile to anyone looking for perfect wedding day make up (which lasted all day!) Thank you Cecile!
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Annie-Mai Sent on 06/09/2023
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Perfection

Cecile was the perfect MUA! She listened to my ideas and brought her creative flair to create a look that I couldn’t have been any happier with. Highly recommend!
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Holly Sent on 31/08/2023
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An absolute Joy!

Cecile was a pleasure and a dream to have involved in my wedding, from the first enquiry through to the final moments she signed me off on my way to church!
She was so helpful with showing different options and types of make up and understood exactly what I was after! I was so, so pleased with my final
Look and actually feel I’ve learned something about doing my make up day to day.
I thought having a make up artist was a luxury but there is no way I would have not had her involved on my big day!
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Maelle Sent on 31/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely wonderful

Cecile is so warm and friendly and puts you at ease instantly. She really listened to what I wanted and what I didn’t. I felt absolutely amazing on my big day. Would highly recommend.
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Meredith Sent on 03/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Super friendly and knowledgeable MUA

Cecile has been such a great friend throughout the wedding process. She continues to be informative and helpful even after the wedding has been and gone! She is very knowledgeable about skin care, products and had amazing recommendations following the trial, after she knewy skin type etc.

My wedding makeup was fantastic and I felt so beautiful! It lasted all day but at the same time it felt like I had nothing on my skin. Cecile was so helpful on the morning, helping me with all odd jobs and calming my nerves and generally just being an amazing hype girl! Honestly I couldn't recommend her enough!
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Casey Sent on 24/05/2023
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Fantastic makeup artist

I can’t thank Cecile enough for the fabulous makeup she did for me and my bridal party on my wedding day. I couldn’t have been happier with the work she did. Not only that she gave me some very helpful tips and recommendations for makeup and styles that I’ve not tried before.
From the moment we got in contact with Cecile, she was very professional and friendly and was always available to contact if I had any questions or queries.
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Katie Sent on 24/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best long lasting wedding make up

Cecile made the whole morning super easy and relaxing it was so nice to have a pamper before the make up as well. My make up was even better than what I could of imagined and it lasted all day and night with no top ups needed !! Super friendly and you can tell she loves her job

My mum has a few allergies to common things in make up but Cecile made sure my mum had the exact same treatment and had great looking make up checking in all the way through. All my bridesmaids said how lovely it was and they were over the moon with there make up. We even had time to create a reel which really did make the morning super fun Cecile had the idea 😊

Would highly recommend for your wedding day or make up needs! She also has a few little products and tips for you before you set off
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Sherilee Sent on 08/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect make up

Cecile was wonderful, I had such a great time with her and she listened to all my worries and ideas. She knew exactly how to work with my skin which isn’t easy and my make up lasted perfectly right through into the early hours of the morning, I didn’t have to touch up at all but she still gave me a little kit in case I did. I loved the whole experience with her and couldn’t recommend her enough to anyone. Fantastic experience. Thank you so much.
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