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About

Charli Smith Bridal Specialist is a wedding hair and makeup business based in Royston, in England's Hertfordshire region. Owner Charli has over nine years of experience offering dream wedding looks to couples and their loved ones. She understands that each client has a unique style and will tailor your trial and day-of sessions accordingly. They travel to a range of destinations throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Australia.

Services Offered

Charli Smith Bridal Specialist offers luxury beauty services that are bespoke and long-lasting, leaving you feeling your absolute best on your big day. You and your wedding party will be treated to stunning looks using high-end brands, including NARS, BECCA, By Terry, Charlotte Tillbury, and Rodial. On the day of, Charli will stay by your side to help you into your gown and complete the final touches. Confident and buzzing with excitement, you can arrive at your ceremony feeling completely at ease. She also provides support throughout the day, so you can feel refreshed for your evening festivities.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Hairdressing
Makeup

Do you work at homes?

Yes

What is your main business area?

Make up

Could you stay with the bride until the photo shoot?

Yes

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

Yes
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Reviews for Charli Smith Bridal Specialist

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Zoe A. Sent on 21/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Your perfect bridal make-up artist

I couldn’t recommend Charli enough. I followed her work on insta for a while as loved her style. Every bride looked naturally stunning. She was the first supplier I booked and was so helpful and stress free from the first point of contact. She organised someone to help her out on the day so all my bride squad could have their hair and make up done too (which I must add they were also very experienced and a fab hairstylist)

She did a trial for me and my mum which was a fun lovely day in itself and her experience shown through. I was very nervous about my hair and make up but she just knew what I wanted to achieve and I came away not feeling nervous anymore but so excited.

On the wedding morning itself, I will never forget the big part Chari played on the day. Not only is she a make-up artist and hair stylist, she is on time, organised with great time management, helps with your dress, calms your nerves, down to earth and helps capture some beautiful moments. She stayed with me until I walked down the aisle and gave me a few tips for my day that I’m so thankful for.

All my bride squad commented on what a pleasure Charli was to have around and I couldn’t recommend her more. Thank you Charli for being part of our special day x
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Janine Sent on 29/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing MUA - can't recommend enough!

Charli did the makeup and hair for me, my two bridesmaids and mum for my wedding in May 2023. She was friendly and professional from the very beginning; my trial took place in her amazing studio and I was immediately put at ease. Charli listened carefully to what I did (and didn't!) want for the day and she took her time to show me variations of my desired look. The trial for both me and my mum felt considered, and never felt rushed. During the whole process Charli's communication was great, providing skin care advice and clear timings for the day. As my bridesmaids weren't having a trial, Charli even set up a WhatsApp group with us all so that we could share pictures of the bridesmaids dresses and chat through hair and makeup ideas that would compliment their style.

Charli was a calming and fun presence on the day itself; she worked well with our suppliers and venue to ensure that the morning went smoothly. My bridesmaids looked incredible and glamorous, Charli made every effort to keep their look consistent with the style of the day, complimenting their dresses, and ensuring that the bridesmaids felt comfortable with the amount of makeup they each wore.

My final look was amazing, it was the best I have ever looked and was exactly what I had dreamed of - it was perfect! My hair and makeup lasted the whole day and did not feel (or look) too heavy. My bridesmaids and mum all commented on how great they looked and felt, Charli's amazing talents made us look beautiful and feel confident. I did a lot of research on MUAs for my wedding and I'm so glad that I picked Charli. I couldn't recommend Charli enough, she was such a huge part in making the day so special and I only wish that she could do my hair and makeup more often!
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Tanya Sent on 07/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

From Day 1, Charli has been so helpful. I showed her exactly what I wanted and she not only followed what I wanted, but did an even better hairstyle than I could’ve imagined. My mum was unsure of what to do with her hair and Charli listened to everything she wanted and gave her an amazing up do. The compliments were non stop all night. Charli even went above and beyond and gave me advice on products to use for the lead up to the wedding to make sure my hair was in its best shape. Her calm and collected presence on the wedding day made all of us feel at ease. I would not hesitate at all to recommend her!!
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Zilan Sent on 07/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding hairstylist

I had Charli booked for both my henna & wedding day. Only met her on these two days, however felt like I’d known her longer! Honestly the sweetest person, at one point I forgot she was my hairstylist because she was helping out with everything else too! Helped tidy up the room, made me coffee, helped me get dressed, literally helped with everything. Cannot recommend her enough! Loved my hairstyle on both occasions!! ❤️
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Ann C. Sent on 19/10/2023
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Amazing is the only word that comes to mind!


I cannot recommend Charlotte enough.
First of all what a lovely girl she is, so helpful and professional. She made the bridal party look amazing but also went way over expectations. She calmed the nerves and even helped me into my dress. She made the process so relaxing.

Brides I know it’s very difficult picking hair and make up but if I’m honest you have found the right one here !

Thank you so much again ❤️
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Shirley Sent on 09/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

11/10 the very best!

Charli is absolutely amazing! I was very nervous going into wedding planning because I had never gotten my makeup done before and I typically only wear eyeliner and lipstick on occasion. Going into the trial, I had no idea what to even ask for. Charli came up with a gorgeous look on my trial day. I had such a blast in her lovely studio - I even got to hang out with her pups for a bit!

I woke up really anxious on my wedding day, but the one thing I was not worried about (and was actually really excited about) was my hair and makeup! Charli even assembled a glam squad of additional hair and makeup artists for my bridal party so we could finish up in time for the ceremony. Everyone was so wonderful and we even finished a bit early.

I felt so beautiful the whole day, despite the fact my wedding was occurring during an unexpected September heat wave and my ceremony was outside, and I had also cried (good tears) multiple times throughout the day. Charli is the very best - 11/10 would recommend her for any occasion.
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Stacey Sent on 22/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have chosen anyone better!

Charli was amazing! She was able to offer so much advice prior to the day regarding skin care and testing different make up options. On the wedding day she was fundamental in making sure everyone was running on time, and helping to usher everyone into the right place at the right time, and even helped me into my dress. I got so many compliments on my hair and make up too, she’s an incredible artist!
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Victoria Sent on 22/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best I have ever looked and felt

I searched high and low through Instagram to find somebody to do my wedding makeup before finding Charli. She was amazing. From booking to our trial, where she was so knowledgable about what (reasonably priced!) products would have my skin glowing for my wedding, to the morning itself, Charli was so lovely and such a calming and fun presence. She made us feel and look amazing and I could not be more grateful for having found her 🤍
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Kathryn Sent on 02/08/2023
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Charli is exceptional and worth every penny!

When planning a wedding, never underestimate the influence that a supplier can have on your mood and on your day. As a very professional Bridal Stylist, Charli not only delivered in terms of making me and my bridal party look and feel beautiful, she was also a really calming presence who helped us all to have the best morning getting ready together! Charli was with me right up until I walked down the aisle and helped me to stay calm even when the nerves kicked in.

I also couldn't be more grateful to Charli for all of her insight and advice on skincare in the lead up to my wedding. And I absolutely loved my hair and make up looks on the day! She was able to translate everything I had envisioned. Charli's expertise and level of service are worth every single penny and I highly recommend her!
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Sarah Sent on 30/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Creativity

I first met Charli at my sisters wedding when she did our hair and make up and I instantly knew when it was my time that she would be who I would want to do mine.
Throughout the entire process, Charli has been so helpful, attentive and calming. Even advising the best facials to have to prepare for your big day.
I have honestly never felt so special and this was all down to Charli and her beautiful talent.
Thank you for making me feel like a princess.
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Ashleigh Sent on 18/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best of the best

Charli is very talented at what she does and is a complete natural. I couldn’t ask for anyone better and I’m so glad I chose her for my special day. She made me feel at ease upon the initial first meeting and it became very clear how knowledgable she is in all areas of wedding hair. She was able to do various styles with me at the trial and was so patient with me, letting me come back again when I changed my mind. On the big day, I had a hairdressing disaster last minute where I was left with different colour hair than the trial. She worked her magic to make sure the extensions she’d got matched as best she could, which was quite tricky but she did amazingly at blending them to match as best she could. She went to so much effort to ensure everyone looked perfect. Me and my bridesmaids and mother in law were all so happy with our hair, she did such a good job and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
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Maggie Sent on 18/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

I was ‘Glowing’

Charli did my ‘Mother of the Bride’ hair and make up for my daughters wedding recently. I don’t normally wear much make up and I’m not a very glamorous person. I wanted to be able to look in the mirror and recognise myself and Charli managed to make me look amazing but still natural. The ‘best version of myself’. My friends said that I was ‘glowing’ and that was not only due to make up but due to the confidence that she gave me. Not to mention all the tips on the day such as taking the cover of the wedding dress as soon as you arrive and leaving out shoes, jewellery, perfume etc ready for the photographer. The little things that she knows from her wealth of wedding experience. Charli really is the best and I have no hesitation in recommending her. Thank you Charli x
Natalie
Natalie Sent on 18/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding party makeup artist

Charli was the makeup artist for my wedding back in September 2021. From the makeup trial, to the day, Charli was absolutely amazing. It was a trying time with covid and dates constantly being moved. She was so responsive and accommodating.

Myself and my bridal party were over the moon with our hair and makeup. I felt like a million dollars and didn’t want to take it off. I would not have wanted anyone else to do my makeup and be part of our special day. I cannot thank you enough Charli 💖💖💖
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Annie Sent on 18/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Just perfect!!!

I always knew that when the day came to get married I would want Charli to do my hair and makeup. As I have followed her Instagram for a long while. I always loved every makeup/hairstyle charli posted so I knew it was a no brainier. When we booked our wedding we only had 10 months from booking until our wedding day. And my first thought was oh no I hope Charli isn’t already booked up! And luckily she still had availability.
I then booked in for a trial with charli a couple months before the wedding. Which really put me at ease as charli makes soo much time for you and really listens to what you want. And if you’re anything like me and not that great with makeup (you learn a lot whilst being in there too) as Charli takes the time to go through certain products which she is using. I also have very thick hair and then extensions for length so my hair was ALOT. But charli had created the perfect Hollywood wave curls and the blend was perfect.
Fast forward to the wedding day. Charli made me feel a million dollars. I can’t thank her enough for her time and patience. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone! Absolutely brilliant. As I’m sure from my long review. You can understand just how happy I was with my hair and makeup. Thank you so much again Charli for being the best xx
Laura
Laura Sent on 18/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Laura Robinson

Charli was my makeup artist when I was a bridesmaid 2 years ago. As soon as I got engaged I knew I wanted Charli to do my makeup. She made me feel amazing, went above and beyond at my trials. My makeup looked flawless all day and my hair stayed perfect.
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