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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022
Last update: December 2025
Hester lily makeup artistry is one of our top makeup artists here at hitched and is a wedding makeup Artist based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. With over nine years of experience in the makeup industry, and a Bachelor in arts degree, Hester provides a bespoke and high-quality service sure to leave you with a modern, glowing and polished look. Hester only uses the best products, making sure they are tried and tested to give a flawless and luxurious finish. Hester lily makeup artistry has a very calm, friendly, yet professional demeanour and will be there for you every step of your wedding journey.
Services Offered
Hester provides a bespoke wedding makeup service for you and your bridal party on the wedding day and can happily cater for any amount, dependant on time. Hester also has a list of other suppliers that would be available to help if the party is so large she should require an extra pair of hands. Hester can happily travel to your venue and takes a minimum of three clients per booking in peak wedding season. She will conduct a trial around 3-4 months prior to your big day and this will be when you work together to create your vision. All brides will receive a complimentary touch up bag to ensure you are confident you are feeling amazing for your whole day and all other party members will receive a lipstick top up. Hester also offers one to one lessons and occasion makeup services in the heart of Cheltenham.
- Bridal trial
- Bridal makeup
- Whole day touch up service
- Occasion makeup
- Makeup lessons
- Woman-owned
Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Makeup
What is included in the wedding package?
Bridal trial (2-6 months before the day)
Bespoke Bridal makeup includes touch up bag for the bride.
Bridesmaids/party members makeup includes lipstick top up.
All mobile services
How far in advance should I contact you?
Please contact Hester to book as soon as you know your wedding date, However Hester sometimes has availability for last minute brides
Do you work at homes?
Yes
What is the charge for travelling?
50 pence per mile to and from location
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?
Please contact to discuss
Can you provide your beauty services for pre-wedding and post-wedding photography?
Yes
What are the forms of payment?
Bank transfer is preferred
Do you have any questions?
Reviews for Hester lily makeup artistry
Amy Sent on 04/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Lovely lovely lady!!
I booked hester way in advance for our wedding but at our final meeting at my trial was just so relaxed and she was so lovely explained everything and even more so on the day of the wedding my looked was totally different to my trial and she knocked it out of the park had compliments all day long and I loved how the final look was 😍❤️
Shannon Sent on 22/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Incredible!!!
From the very first email to the day of my wedding, Hester was absolutely fantastic.
She was incredibly accommodating when it came to booking my trial, and no question ever felt too small—Hester was always happy to help and quick to respond.
On the big day, she did makeup for me (the bride), three bridesmaids, and my grandmother—and every single one of us felt so beautiful. Her work is stunning and speaks for itself, but what really stood out was how much she went above and beyond.
Hester wasn’t just our makeup artist—she became an extra pair of hands and a calming presence. She helped my grandmother with her hairpiece, assisted me with my dress, jewellery, and even my shoes. She truly supported the entire bridal party and played such a vital role in making the morning smooth and special.
Having Hester there on the day meant having not only an incredible makeup artist, but also a caring, thoughtful person who made such a difference.
I can’t thank her enough!
She was incredibly accommodating when it came to booking my trial, and no question ever felt too small—Hester was always happy to help and quick to respond.
On the big day, she did makeup for me (the bride), three bridesmaids, and my grandmother—and every single one of us felt so beautiful. Her work is stunning and speaks for itself, but what really stood out was how much she went above and beyond.
Hester wasn’t just our makeup artist—she became an extra pair of hands and a calming presence. She helped my grandmother with her hairpiece, assisted me with my dress, jewellery, and even my shoes. She truly supported the entire bridal party and played such a vital role in making the morning smooth and special.
Having Hester there on the day meant having not only an incredible makeup artist, but also a caring, thoughtful person who made such a difference.
I can’t thank her enough!
Mimi Sent on 15/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Cannot recommend Hester enough!!
Hester was honestly amazing! At our wedding trail, she made me and my wife feel so calm and comfortable. She made sure our wedding looks complimented each other, but stood out in their own right. On the day of the wedding, she made all of us feel so comfortable and beautiful. She gave me and my wife touch up kits, which was such a lovely touch. The makeup lasted all day, to the point that we didn’t need to use the touch up kits! All the bridal party felt listened to and all loved their makeup. We could not of asked for a better makeup artist, she managed to capture a really special moment between my wife and I of our first looks which meant the world to us!
We are just waiting for another event where we could book in with Hester!
We are just waiting for another event where we could book in with Hester!
Katie Sent on 05/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating
10/10 Bridal Makeup
I booked Hester for my wedding makeup and honestly wouldn't have chosen anyone else! She was perfect from the trial through to the big day even sharing the entire list of products with me so I could order a few for myself! She made us all feel so calm and confident during the morning of the wedding - we felt like it was a pamper session! I loved my wedding make up and my bridesmaids and mom were also delighted with how they looked. We were glowy and radiant all day long. Thanks so much again, Hester!
Joanne Sent on 21/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Perfection
Couldn’t have asked for a better person to spend my morning with. Hester was calming, cheerful, reassuring and so helpful. My makeup looked outstanding and I wish I could have it done like that every date night. Cannot recommend her enough. I’ve never felt so beautiful and my wedding day was made better with her help. Nothing was too much trouble for her and she went above and beyond just makeup duties.
Emily Sent on 25/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Never felt so beautiful in my life
Hester was phenomenal. I randomly attended one wedding fair just as it was all closing and grabbed Hester's flier, and I'm so glad I did. I was nervous about not liking my make up, as of course I wanted to look perfect and I really didn't need to worry. She was so lovely from start to finish - with mine and my mum's trial, to being flexible and adding my bridesmaids last minute and just making be feel honestly like a queen on my wedding day. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Nadine Sent on 04/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely Amazing!
Hester is absolutely fantastic! The second I started planning my wedding, I knew I wanted to book Hester along with Leanne(leannelishmanartistry).
I was very fortunate to be part of a bridal party for another wedding who also used Hester, everyone absolutely loved Hester and the magic she created with the wedding party! It was a no brainer when it came to looking for the perfect artist for my wedding.
Hester is honestly so lovely and knows how to make you feel comfortable. She made sure to listen to what each individual party member wanted, but also provided advice along the way.
We were all so impressed with how our makeup turned out, I can’t thank her enough. From myself and the rest of the bridal party, thank so much🤍
I was very fortunate to be part of a bridal party for another wedding who also used Hester, everyone absolutely loved Hester and the magic she created with the wedding party! It was a no brainer when it came to looking for the perfect artist for my wedding.
Hester is honestly so lovely and knows how to make you feel comfortable. She made sure to listen to what each individual party member wanted, but also provided advice along the way.
We were all so impressed with how our makeup turned out, I can’t thank her enough. From myself and the rest of the bridal party, thank so much🤍
Elizabeth Sent on 27/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing from start to finish!
After having my make-up done by Hester as a bridesmaid in 2022 I knew I needed to book her for my own wedding in 2025. She was one of the first vendors I hired back in 2023.
From the start Hester has been incredible. She provided in depth advice on skin care to help prep my skin for my big day and I will continue using the products as my skin has never looked better.
During my trial Hester listened to my ideas and created something even better than I imagined. She asked questions about on the day - things like what sort of make-up I'd like the bridesmaids to have.
On the day, even though we had a very early start, Hester brought a calm yet upbeat vibe which was exactly what we needed. She ensured everyone felt listened to with their make-up and the bridal party said they had never looked better! My Mum was nervous about having her make-up professionally done but Hester put those concerns to bed and made her feel beautiful.
My make-up was even more stunning than our trial and it lasted all day and night, even after some full on dancing. I am a sweaty gal and the make-up was immovable!
If you are looking for an amazing make-up artist - Hester is your lady!
From the start Hester has been incredible. She provided in depth advice on skin care to help prep my skin for my big day and I will continue using the products as my skin has never looked better.
During my trial Hester listened to my ideas and created something even better than I imagined. She asked questions about on the day - things like what sort of make-up I'd like the bridesmaids to have.
On the day, even though we had a very early start, Hester brought a calm yet upbeat vibe which was exactly what we needed. She ensured everyone felt listened to with their make-up and the bridal party said they had never looked better! My Mum was nervous about having her make-up professionally done but Hester put those concerns to bed and made her feel beautiful.
My make-up was even more stunning than our trial and it lasted all day and night, even after some full on dancing. I am a sweaty gal and the make-up was immovable!
If you are looking for an amazing make-up artist - Hester is your lady!
Sadie Sent on 03/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing makeup artist
Hester is the most amazing make up artist and I would recommend her to anyone thinking of getting their make up done for their wedding or an event. I felt stunning and all of my bridesmaids said how much they loved their makeup. Thank you so much Hester!
Annabel Sent on 29/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Hester is amazing and super talented!
I booked Hester for my wedding make up, my Mums and all 4 of my bridesmaids. When I first met Hester at my trial she put me at ease straight away and listened to every detail from the venue, dress, style I was going for and how I wanted my make up. She nailed it first time and I didn’t need any changes, I was honestly blown away and loved it!
On the morning of the wedding she put us all at ease straight away. We had great fun getting ready and she was brilliant helping me with final touch ups before we left.
Hester is super talented and amazing at what she does, don’t hesitate booking her she gets booked up very quickly!
On the morning of the wedding she put us all at ease straight away. We had great fun getting ready and she was brilliant helping me with final touch ups before we left.
Hester is super talented and amazing at what she does, don’t hesitate booking her she gets booked up very quickly!
Zoe H. Sent on 06/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful makeup!
Hester was amazing! She was so friendly and organised, helping me to decide on the perfect makeup look at my trial and recreating it beautifully on the day. I felt very relaxed in her hands!
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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 2de Cheltenham (Gloucestershire)