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On Hitched.co.uk since 2023

Last update: April 2026

Lori is a bridal hair and makeup artist based in East Lothian, known for her calm, down-to-earth presence and her ability to create looks that feel completely personal to each bride.

Her work is not about following a single style or trend, but about listening carefully and translating each bride’s vision in a way that feels natural, considered and true to them. Whether that leans towards soft, classic, modern or something with a more vintage influence, Lori’s focus is always on enhancing rather than masking, with beautiful skin, thoughtful detail and a finish that lasts throughout the day.

What sets Lori apart is the experience she creates on the wedding morning. She works at a steady, unhurried pace, allowing time for each person in her chair to feel comfortable, looked after and never rushed. Brides often describe her as kind, reassuring and easy to be around — someone who blends seamlessly into the morning while quietly keeping everything on track.

Every booking is approached with care and intention, from the initial enquiry through to the final touches on the day. Lori believes that how you feel is just as important as how you look, and her aim is always for you to feel like yourself — just a little more polished, confident and ready for the day ahead.
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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Hairdressing
Makeup
Other (I offer exclusive bridal hairstyling as part of thoughtfully curated packages for elopements and small bridal parties. My approach is calm, polished, and intentionally low-volume, allowing time and care for each bride. Hairstyling availability is confirmed at the time of booking, depending on the chosen package. I also offer bridal manicures, with a strong focus on detail and finish, ensuring your hands look as beautiful as the rest of your look on the day)

What is included in the wedding package?

Each bridal makeup package includes a personalised makeup service for the bride, with tailored skin preparation and a bespoke makeup look designed to last throughout the day and photograph beautifully. Professional products are used throughout, with faux lashes included where desired. A small touch-up kit is also provided for the bride, allowing you to stay fresh and confident beyond the morning

How far in advance should I contact you?

You can reach out to me at any time to discuss booking for your wedding. While I am available for enquiries year-round, many clients secure their booking about 24 months in advance. This advanced booking ensures availability and allows ample time for consultations, trials, and preparation to make your wedding day perfect. However, I accommodate last-minute bookings whenever possible. Whether you're planning well in advance or need assistance closer to your wedding date, feel free to contact me, and I'll do my best to accommodate your needs and bring your wedding vision to life

Do you work at homes?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

0.45ppm

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?

As a solo bridal hair and makeup artist, I offer thoughtfully curated packages designed to create a calm, well-paced wedding morning. All services are provided by me personally, with numbers intentionally limited depending on the chosen package. Options range from bride-only to small bridal parties, ensuring each booking receives unhurried, considered attention. Please enquire to check availability and find the most suitable package for your day

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

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

Bank Transfer

Served in

Fife & Angus and Lothian & Borders

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Reviews for Lori Walker Makeup Artist

Kathleen
Kathleen Sent on 04/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic to Work With

Lori was amazing to work with, she made myself and my bridesmaids feel comfortable throughout the whole experience and the morning was a lot of fun having her around! The makeup was exactly what we wanted, and she absolutely nailed the hair brief. I would 10/10 recommend Lori to other brides!
Becca
Becca Sent on 02/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing from start to finish!

Lori was absolutely incredible to work with in the run up to and on the day of my wedding. She was communicative, friendly, fun and easy going. I really appreciated all of the additional communication around timings, and how relaxed everything was the morning of the wedding. The makeup for me, my mother in law and my maid of honour was absolutely gorgeous and lasted all day (and night!)

I can't recommend Lori enough- she was really amazing!
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Hazel Sent on 17/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing skill and a fab, positive energy

So good! Lori was funny, warm and personable. She had really great vibes and knew just how to keep the bridal party calm - and on schedule.
Our make up was perfect and we got compliments all day long. Do yourself a favour and book Lori for your wedding :)
Laura
Laura Sent on 04/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Having Lori to do my hair and makeup was honestly such a joy!
The hair and makeup trial was so much fun - a big chunk of the day just having a laugh and a chat while also getting pampered! I had a vague idea of what I was looking for and Lori really helped with the vision, while also being happy with making any changes.
On the big day, Lori turned up bright and early with lots of great energy. The whole morning was really relaxed and she really helped calmed my nerves. She made me feel absolutely beautiful and it was a lovely way to spend the wedding morning. I'm so grateful to Lori and in awe of her talent!
Karolina
Karolina Sent on 16/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless makeup, stress-free morning, and a dream to work with!

Lori was absolutely amazing from start to finish! From the very beginning, her quick response time and clear communication made the whole process so easy. She really took the time to get to know me and understand exactly what I wanted, and her knowledge and expertise shone through at every step. On the day, she was so fun and easy to be around, which made the morning stress-free and enjoyable. She kept everything running smoothly and right on schedule, and the makeup was flawless—it lasted perfectly from morning until the very end of the night. I couldn’t have asked for a better makeup artist and would recommend Lori to anyone looking for someone talented, professional, and genuinely lovely to work with.
Keely
Keely Sent on 12/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Such a lovely and talented human!!!

I am so lucky to have come across Lori. She not only was incredibly helpful in customizing my bridal look virtually (I live abroad and could not do a trial) but the experience was also elevated and I felt so relaxed in her presence. My bridesmaids and I looked stunning all day long thanks to her!
Megan
Megan Sent on 18/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Lori is excellent!

Lori is a pleasure to work with! She is very thorough, she listens, she explains everything in detail. I threw her a curveball on my wedding day and completely changed my look from my trial and she hit it out of the park. I highly recommend her!
Gina
Gina Sent on 07/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing in every way

Recently used Lori for my wedding, she did me, my mum and 4 bridesmaids makeup on the morning. Everyone looked absolutely stunning, Lori is absolutely incredible and we were all so happy.
She came kept every one calm, gave them all their own little consultation, and made sure everyone was happy with their finished looks.
I was so happy with how everyone looked, even at the end of the night, after a long day of dancing a celebrating, everyone looked beautiful, the makeup stayed on perfectly. Lori even gave all the girls a little bit of make up so they could touch up after she had gone.
I would 100% recommend using Lori, she was just amazing from the moment we booked her, very responsive in messages, and always so happy and friendly. There is literally nothing bad I can say about her or her work!
Emma-jane
Emma-Jane Sent on 03/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Helped the "vision" become a reality

Lori did a fabulous job of not only my bridal makeup up but also my bridal party. We are all very different with different tastes and I wanted my bridesmaids to direct what they wanted. This was no problem for Lori who created 5 individual looks, all of which were stunning.
The trial was really useful but on the day I knew I wanted to add a bit to really bring the hair, makeup and dress together. Again this was no problem for Lori. I had said I wanted to be a vision - she nailed it!
Felicity
Felicity Sent on 30/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful1

I can’t recommend Lori enough as a makeup artist for your wedding! I don't usually wear a lot of makeup so I was a little nervous about the wedding glam, but Lori made the whole process easy and enjoyable. I had a trial first so I could see how the makeup would look, and she gave me some fantastic recommendations for a skincare routine to prepare (I saw such a difference I've kept it up since then). She really listened to what I wanted, as well as what my bridesmaids were looking for so that everyone looked like the best version of themself. Thank you Lori - I loved how it turned out!
Angela
Angela Sent on 18/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Day!

Myself and my wife got married this year. We also had my mum have her makeup done by Lori. She made us all feel beautiful on our special day, she also has some cracking jokes! Can't go wrong with Lori.
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Sacha Sent on 29/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

She's simply the best!

I can't say enough good things about Lori. From the moment we met, she put me at ease with her warm and calming presence. I was initially worried about finding the right match for my skin tone but she nailed it perfectly! She took the time to understand my preferences and created the exact look I envisioned. On my wedding day, she was punctual, professional and incredibly organised. The face prep for the skin was a lovely touch and I truly appreciated how she went out of her way to reduce my stress, which letting me use her lavender oil. Her attention to detail is unmatched and she made sure every part of my makeup was flawless. She even gifted me with a touch up kit, which was very thoughtful. I highly recommend Lori
Laura
Laura Sent on 24/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Just wonderful!

Lori is a great makeup artist, she listened to what I needed and wanted from my makeup and delivered exactly that. She was also flexible when my requirements changed and really appreciated the fact that she included some skincare before the makeup. Her product recommendations in the weeks before the wedding were also critical to ensure that my face will look at its best. Couldn't recommend her more!
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Heather Sent on 03/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect! Cannot recommend highly enough!

Not only is Lori a skilled and talented professional, she has been the most kind and lovely person to work with. She took such care and attention at every stage of my trial and wedding day to ensure she created exactly the look I wanted, as well as the individual looks requested by my wedding party. After seeing her work, I knew I trusted her eye and her style, but she went above and beyond to tailor every aspect of my make up to achieve the exact look I wanted. She made me feel so relaxed to give feedback and make changes and could not have been more approachable and accommodating. Spending the morning of my wedding in her company was just such an enjoyable and lovely time. Lori made me feel so relaxed and took such care and time to listen to what I wanted at every step of the way. She made the whole process so easy and brought a warmth and kindness to my experience that I will never forget.
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Karen Sent on 02/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!!

From makeup trial to having our wedding makeup done, Lori was first class. She put us all at ease from the outset and took time to take into consideration our thoughts and ideas on what we would like as well as making suggestions of what she thought would work. We were all so thrilled with the end results!
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22 Cockenzie House, Edinburgh Road EH32 0HY East Lothian (Lothian & Borders)

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