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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: February 2026

Lara James Make Up are an experienced wedding makeup provider, based out of Rochester, Kent, that can serve Kent, London, and beyond. Company owner and professional makeup artist Lara James has worked in the fashion and beauty industry for over 30 years. She began her career as a model at the age of 18 and garnered a wealth of first-hand knowledge of professional beauty techniques during this time. Lara founded her own makeup business over ten years ago and has been helping to-be-weds to feel beautiful on their big day ever since.

Services Offered

Lara James Make Up aim to make you look and feel comfortable and confident in your own skin on your special day. Lara specialises in accentuating her clients’ natural beauty with high-quality products from brands like Chanel, Dior, MAC, Estee Lauder, and many more. She strongly recommends a makeup trial so that you can get to know each other and Lara can discover your skin type and beauty ideas. She will document the exact products and colours used to achieve your final look so that your application on your wedding day is stress-free. Lara can provide her professional makeup services on your big day at your wedding location for your convenience. She is also happy to beautify the wedding party, mothers-of-the-couple, and additional guests-of-honour.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Makeup

How far in advance should I contact you?

The sooner the enquiry the better to ensure the best possible availability, particularly if your wedding is on a Friday Saturday or Sunday as these days get booked up very quickly

Do you work at homes?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

I cover Rochester and surrounding area free of charge a small travel supplement will be applied for other areas. please quote your location when making an enquiry and I can provide information

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?

Depending on the time of the wedding, I am able to complete bridal parties of up to 8 people on my own, for bigger parties I can bring an assistant

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

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

Bank Transfer or Cash
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Reviews for Lara James Make Up

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Leanne Sent on 01/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Lara!!

Highly recommend Lara for your wedding make up needs. From the beginning Lara was quick to respond and arrange an initial trial. I am a person who wears very minimal make up day to day and my main priority was to look as natural as I could but feel amazing. Lara listened to me but also guided me with types of make up I needed. She was also very accommodating to other members of the bridal party. On the day Lara was part of the joy and made sure I looked great and was happy with everything before leaving. She arrived on time and embraced the chaos in the house. Lara also prepared a little top up kit for my bag with some lipstick and buds to keep my make up in place all day. Thank you so much Lara- I felt amazing!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 16/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal makeup

Absolutely fabulous from start to finish. Lara is professional, friendly, listened to what I wanted and advised me when I needed it. She used quality brands and gave me a little pot of the lipstick I wore on my wedding day so I could reapply throughout the day. She really made my day special and spent time on mine and my bridal party’s makeup to ensure everything was spot on. I can’t possibly recommend her enough!
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Annika Sent on 10/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Made me a princess

Absolutely lovely.
Lara was able to reassure me when I needed it and made me look amazing! And yet still me!
Ellie-Rose
Ellie-Rose Sent on 21/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wow wow wow

From the moment I met Lara I knew she was going to be fantastic! A kind lady who is every inch the professional, she made me feel so beautiful!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 14/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect make up

Im so thankful I found Lara on hitched , she made me feel special from the first time we meet on my trail , I would say everyone needs a Lara , she me feel calm and relaxed on my special day , would highly recommend Lara , I’m so glad we meet , Lara could tell when I was getting nervous and preferred with beautiful lavender air mist to calm me and my party down , Lara thinks of the tiniest details, I was given a little organza bag with the shade of my lipstick for touch up , a blotting pad if it got to hot to dab my make .
Lara uses high quality make up , which made your skin feel beautiful, as if you was not wearing make up .please do not hesitate to book lara
Leanne
Leanne Sent on 14/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Lara is fantastic

Lara was wonderful during my wedding make up trial and wedding day, I cannot thank her enough. She made me feel at ease and absolutely stunning on my day. Thank you, Lara!
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 27/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous Make Up Artist!

I would highly recommend Lara. For someone who doesn't wear much make up Lara listened to what I wanted, nothing too heavy and subtle and that's what I got. We had a trial which gave me an idea of overall look as I was rather clueless. On the day she did both mine and my daughter's make up (bridesmaid) and we were very happy with the result! Thank you Lara!
Marygrace
Marygrace Sent on 25/07/2025
4.4 out of 5 rating

Grace in Every Brushstroke”

Forever grateful to Ms. Lara for making us look and feel our absolute best on the big day! From my bridal glam to my Maid of Honor’s radiant look, her artistry and calming touch brought everything together beautifully. Thank you for helping us glow with love, elegance, and joy 💄💕 #WeddingMakeup #BridalBeauty #GratefulHeart


Kate
Kate Sent on 02/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Would definitely recommend Lara James

I booked Lara James in for my Wedding makeup. From the very beginning Lara James was quick at responding and upon meeting her she was so lovely and professional and put me and my Mum at ease straight away, my Mum doesnt usually like to get her makeup done, but was so pleased with her. I would definitely recommend Lara James.
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Scott Sent on 04/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

My Wedding Day

Lara made me special day even more special. She was patient and professional throughout the whole process. Knowing that I was in good hands and that I did not have to worry about my make up made the whole process so much more relaxing. I genuinely cannot recommend Lara enough. Thank you Lara
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Zoe S. Sent on 12/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Just Amazing

I contacted two make up artists for my wedding - both who failed to get back to me. I contacted Lara and honestly, I wish I’d contacted her in the first place. Rather than texting and emailing, Lara was more than happy to have our initial first chat via telephone and called straight away, answering my questions and putting my mind at rest.

At my make up trial, I had no idea of what I wanted but I didn’t want to be caked with heavy make up and not look like ‘me’’. After discussing my wedding colours, my dress, what make up I wear, Lara worked her magic and came up with a beautiful, flawless, polished and enhanced version of me - I just wish I could recreate it. She listens to what you want and only does what she believes suits you - she’s an expert in what she does and is happy to change anything you don’t want or feel is right so you feel happy.

In the months before the wedding, anytime I contacted Lara, she replied so quickly - she understands that as a bride, there are so many worries we have with all the wedding prep and contacting vendors we don’t need the added stress.

On the day of my wedding, she arrived at the venue before me, which put my mind at rest. Not only did Lara make me look a million dollars - she made my mum look stunning and far younger than her 75 years. If you’re looking for a make up artist who listens to what you want, is reliable and professional, I would absolutely recommend contacting Lara. Thank you for making me look and feel beautiful. x
Sophia
Sophia Sent on 16/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant MUA!

Lara did the makeup for my mum and mother in law at my wedding last month. She did such a great job and they were both so pleased with the end result. Thank you Lara! Would definitely recommend.
Karianne
Karianne Sent on 15/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

No.1 MUA!!

Lara was the best make up artist I could've chosen for my wedding day (July 24), she made me feel so at ease and put together the perfect look for me and my two bridesmaids. She was incredibly professional, and very responsive. I would recommend her to anyone.
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Isabella Sent on 14/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't be happier!

Such a wonderful makeup artist - Lara made me feel so comfortable and confident when doing my makeup. I felt so happy with how it turned out and so did my mother and my bridesmaids. Thank you so much for being a part of my special day Lara; 10/10 recommend this friendly, warm-hearted and talented makeup artist :)
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Gemma Sent on 17/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing makeup and excellent value

I’m so glad that I booked Lara to do my wedding makeup for me, my bridesmaids and mum. She took time to check what we liked and got the look first time. Lots of people told me how natural my makeup looked and I couldn’t have been happier with it. Lara made sure everything was easy on the day, with her caring, professional and calm way. Book her and you won’t be disappointed. If I ever want professional makeup doing again for an event I know to not even bother looking elsewhere.
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