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BrideBeautiful is a professional bridal, celebrity, and occasion makeup artist situated in Essex, England. Skilled makeup artist Karen has over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry and specializes in creating lasting soft or full glam wedding looks. Karen is a recommended preferred makeup vendor for an array of venues, including Gosfield Hall, Leez Priory, Blake Hall, and more, thanks to her glowing reputation in the wedding industry. BrideBeautiful covers weddings across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, London, Suffolk, and Kent but is happy to cater to destination weddings upon request.
Services Offered
Makeup trials for you and your entire wedding party are offered, which can be held at Karen's exquisite studio three to six months before your big day. Here, you can discuss makeup ideas together whilst browsing examples to decide on your dream look. Karen loves to take the time to work out the most perfect, bespoke look for every client. Her professional kit is exclusively made up of quality products from luxury brands to ensure that your final look is not only flawless, but lasts all day right through to the evening. On the day, Karen can come to your venue to get you wedding-ready well ahead of time, so you can relax and look forward to the big moment.
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Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Makeup
What is included in the wedding package?
Before your big day arrives, Karen recommends you take part in a makeup trial. Here, you and your Bridal party (optional) get to all meet to have a rewarding experience.
Skincare/lashes are included ✨
How far in advance should I contact you?
To avoid disappointment please book a year or more in advance. Trials together can be booked 3-6 months before your big day
Do you work at homes?
Yes
What is the charge for travelling?
Travel is free within 30 miles. After that is £1 a mile. For weddings far away it can be negotiated. Destination weddings also available
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?
I can beautify up to 8 girls on one morning as long as time allows.
I can bring another makeup artist with me for larger groups
Can you provide your beauty services for pre-wedding and post-wedding photography?
Yes
What are the forms of payment?
You can pay by bank transfer, card machine or cash. Whichever suits you best
Reviews for BrideBeautiful
Victoria Sent on 29/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Obsessed with my wedding make up!
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Absolutely amazing experience with Karen from Bride Beautiful!
From the moment I first saw Karen’s work on Instagram and her website (after spotting her as one of my venue’s recommended suppliers), I knew she was the one I wanted for my wedding day — and she exceeded every expectation!
Karen created the most beautiful natural glam look for me and my bridesmaids. Our makeup was flawless, yet still felt light and natural — and it lasted perfectly all day and night (and the next day too). She worked so efficiently, keeping to our tight schedule without ever making us feel rushed. Her calm, professional manner really set the tone for a relaxed morning, which I appreciated so much.
I also loved the trial; Karen took detailed notes and remembered every preference, so on the day everything ran seamlessly. She’s not only incredibly talented but also organised, reassuring, and such a lovely person to have with you on the morning of your wedding.
I’d recommend Karen from Bride Beautiful to any bride without hesitation — she truly made me feel my best on the most special day of my life. 💕
Absolutely amazing experience with Karen from Bride Beautiful!
From the moment I first saw Karen’s work on Instagram and her website (after spotting her as one of my venue’s recommended suppliers), I knew she was the one I wanted for my wedding day — and she exceeded every expectation!
Karen created the most beautiful natural glam look for me and my bridesmaids. Our makeup was flawless, yet still felt light and natural — and it lasted perfectly all day and night (and the next day too). She worked so efficiently, keeping to our tight schedule without ever making us feel rushed. Her calm, professional manner really set the tone for a relaxed morning, which I appreciated so much.
I also loved the trial; Karen took detailed notes and remembered every preference, so on the day everything ran seamlessly. She’s not only incredibly talented but also organised, reassuring, and such a lovely person to have with you on the morning of your wedding.
I’d recommend Karen from Bride Beautiful to any bride without hesitation — she truly made me feel my best on the most special day of my life. 💕
Nikki Sent on 19/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Makeup fit for a princess
Thank you so so much for your work on Thursday morning the bridesmaids and mum looked absolutely gorgeous! I've been trying to find the right words to put to you but honestly I don't think words do justice for how the look you created for me made me feel!
I felt so beautiful, the make up was perfect it stayed amazingly and everyone commented on the look.
You did such an amazing job and I cannot thank you enough it was a pleasure to be made over by you!
I felt so beautiful, the make up was perfect it stayed amazingly and everyone commented on the look.
You did such an amazing job and I cannot thank you enough it was a pleasure to be made over by you!
Hannah Sent on 08/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Dream makeup for my Lake Como wedding!
I got married in beautiful Lake Como this September, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better makeup artist than Karen. From the moment we met, she was incredibly friendly, calming, and professional – exactly what you need on such an important day.
Karen completely understood the look I was going for and created the most stunning bridal makeup that not only photographed beautifully but also lasted all day and night. She made me feel so confident and radiant – I still get compliments on how flawless the makeup was!
She also did the makeup for my bridesmaids and absolutely nailed it. Each one looked gorgeous, and she tailored their looks to suit their individual features while keeping everything cohesive with the overall wedding vibe. The girls all said how relaxed and pampered they felt – Karen was such a lovely, calming presence on the morning of the wedding.
Karen completely understood the look I was going for and created the most stunning bridal makeup that not only photographed beautifully but also lasted all day and night. She made me feel so confident and radiant – I still get compliments on how flawless the makeup was!
She also did the makeup for my bridesmaids and absolutely nailed it. Each one looked gorgeous, and she tailored their looks to suit their individual features while keeping everything cohesive with the overall wedding vibe. The girls all said how relaxed and pampered they felt – Karen was such a lovely, calming presence on the morning of the wedding.
Rose Sent on 07/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Calm and peacefully getting ready morning with Karen!
Feom the moment I came into contact with Karen, the process was so simple. I had a bridal trial and went over what I was looking for and Karen produced a look that I didn't think was possible! It was absolutely gorgeous and I knew that was one less thing for me to worry about on the morning of my wedding, I was in good hands with Karen! Her calm and peaceful nature was just what I needed! She was extremely easy to speak to and the entire bridal party were so pleased with not only the incredible makeup produced, but by Karen herself as a person! I would highly recommend any bride (especially if you are like me and more on the nervous side) to speak to Karen for your bridal makeup and you will certainly feel like a princess on your wedding day! Thank you, Karen!!xx
Hollie Sent on 27/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you so much! ✨
I am so pleased I chose Karen to do my makeup for my wedding; I felt absolutely beautiful! Karen is such a lovely, professional artist who really knows her stuff. I loved that at my trial, I felt completely in control and she walked me through each step, checking in with me the whole time. This meant that on my wedding day I was super relaxed and could really enjoy the morning. I can’t get over how GLOWY she made my skin and my makeup stayed on the whole day. My mum is the fussiest person when it comes to makeup and Karen handled this so well - my mum absolutely loved hers and looked gorgeous. Karen, I can’t thank you enough for making me feel so beautiful and ensuring I looked perfect right up until the minute I walked down the aisle!
Allison Sent on 08/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Best in the business!!! Wouldn’t go anywhere else..
Karen, what can I say.. you’ve become our family
Wedding Makeup artist. Multiple members of the family book you and it’s not surprising, your professionalism is outstanding, kindness and calm is relentless.. the constant interruptions you had and you just brushed it off effortlessly..
Nor forgetting you make me look sensational and Lucy positively beautiful 🤩 along with our beautiful bridesmaids and other members of the family xx
Don’t hesitate in booking Karen you won’t regret it..
we just need another wedding now!! Hahaha
Wedding Makeup artist. Multiple members of the family book you and it’s not surprising, your professionalism is outstanding, kindness and calm is relentless.. the constant interruptions you had and you just brushed it off effortlessly..
Nor forgetting you make me look sensational and Lucy positively beautiful 🤩 along with our beautiful bridesmaids and other members of the family xx
Don’t hesitate in booking Karen you won’t regret it..
we just need another wedding now!! Hahaha
Eva Sent on 07/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Fabulous!!
Karen done my make up as I was a bridesmaid at my best friends wedding. She was so lovely and I loved my make up so much, stayed on all day - didn’t budge! The bride look incredible too. Thank you. Would definitely recommend!
Carly Sent on 02/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely amazing!!
Thank you so much Karen, you made me feel absolutely amazing on my wedding day, my make up was absolutely flawless and I couldn’t have asked for better! You also made me feel so calm and was so good with my little girl also. Thanks so much 🩷🩷
Sophie Sent on 05/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect bridal make up
Karen is wonderful. Such a lovely person. And such a fabulous make up artist.
I loved my bridal make up, so glowy and feminine.
Karen very kindly took some behind the scenes photos and videos also, which we really loved.
I would definitely recommend choosing Karen for your bridal make up!
Thank you so much xxxxxxxx
I loved my bridal make up, so glowy and feminine.
Karen very kindly took some behind the scenes photos and videos also, which we really loved.
I would definitely recommend choosing Karen for your bridal make up!
Thank you so much xxxxxxxx
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