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Last update: June 2026

✨ Calm, Radiant Bridal Beauty for Your Wedding Morning ✨

Award-winning bridal makeup artist specialising in soft glam, glowing, natural looks that feel like you - just at your beautiful best. Is a glowing complexion, radiance with a soft glow your goal? Look no further. It's our speciality.


Known for a calm and reassuring presence, Christine creates relaxed, organised wedding mornings where brides feel confident, cared for and completely at ease.

📍 Soft, Natural Bridal Makeup | Gloucestershire & The Cotswolds

Based in Badminton, South Gloucestershire, Christine works across Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds, Bristol and the South West, and travels for weddings throughout Monmouthshire, Herefordshire, Oxfordshire and Devon.

✨ Hitched Wedding Award Winner 2026
✨ Girl Meets Brush Bridal Dedication Award 2026
✨ 5★ Rated Hitched Supplier

*Limited 2026 dates remaining - early enquiry recommended*

2027 & 2028 Booking Now!


🌿 Signature Bridal Experience (Hair & Makeup) from £375 🌿

A beautifully curated bridal hair and makeup experience, designed to create a seamless, calm and luxurious wedding morning with a trusted artist & her specialist team.
Includes:
• Extended bridal preview (hair & makeup together)
• Wedding day bridal makeup application
• Signature bridal hair styling
• Premium skin preparation
• Strip or individual lashes
• Veil placement & finishing touches
• Luxury bridal touch-up kit

Specialising in romantic textured updos, soft face-framing “Pammy” style buns, elegant half-up styles, polished low buns and softly curled, effortless bridal looks. Hairstyling recommendations and hair accessories if needed, all part of our service.


🌸 Signature Bridal Makeup from £249🌸

Perfect for brides who have arranged hairstyling and want refined, radiant makeup with exceptional longevity.

Includes:
• Bridal preview trial
• Wedding day bridal makeup application
• Strip or individual lashes
• Premium skin preparation
• Luxury bridal touch-up kit
• Veil placement & finishing touches


🌸 Bridal Party Services 🌸

Beautifully polished makeup and styling designed to complement your overall bridal look while enhancing each individual’s natural features with use of colour to bring out your natural beauty. Complexion lead with a beautiful finish.

• Bridal Party Makeup - £80 per person
• Bridal Party Hair Styling - £80 per person

Makeup for bridesmaids under 13 is complimentary when booked with a Signature Bride package. Hair is £40 under 13s.
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🌿 Additional Information 🌿

• DBS checked
• Disability friendly
• LGBTQ+ friendly

No travel charge within Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Monmouthshire or Herefordshire for single-location preparations.

Travel to other areas, including Oxfordshire, Devon and destination venues, is welcomed and quoted individually.

A £150 non-refundable booking retainer secures your wedding date, with the remaining balance due 14 days before the wedding. £40 retainer for Bridal Party retainer each.


✨ For availability and further information, please send an enquiry - Christine will be delighted to assist.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Hairdressing
Makeup
Beauty treatments
Other (Stay on after ceremony make up touch ups. Please pre-book this request. Tailored skincare home programmes with special discount for Bride & Bridal parties. Achieve great skin with minimum effort)

What is included in the wedding package?

Each package includes bridal preview and wedding day makeup,luxury skin preparation, lashes, a bridal touch-up kit and calm professional support until the ceremony.Veil placement included if required

How far in advance should I contact you?

As soon in advance as possible please. Some availability for 2026, bookings being taken for 2027 & 2028

Do you work at homes?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

I’m based in Badminton and cover Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Bristol, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire. Travel to the venue is included.Happy to go further afield & destination by agreement & costed

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 accommodate small to large bridal parties as I have a great team working alongside me. Early starts no extra charge, no extra charge for Bank Holidays

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

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

Cash, card (credit/debit), bank transfer or cheque (must clear before services commence). A secure card machine is available. Payment plans & low deposit options are available - if needed please ask

Served in

Bristol, Devon, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Somerset and Wiltshire

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Reviews for Makeup Artistry, by Christine

Lydia
Lydia Sent on 01/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you so much ☺️ you are amazing!!!

I just wanted to say a massive thank you for my beautiful hair and makeup. My daughter Mia also loved her hair and makeup 💄 Christine is warm, passionate, knowledge and made me feel very relaxed. I was so glad to have chosen her as my wedding makeup artist!! She is just fantastic!!! My makeup lasted all day!! I would recommend Christine to any bride looking for a great wedding makeup artist!!!
Donna
Donna Sent on 01/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Christine made me and my bridesmaids look beautiful!

Everything with Christine, from the initial contact and booking, through the makeup and hair rehearsal, and culminating in her and her assistant's services on the day of the wedding, we absolutely perfect. Everything went seamlessly and I would not hesitate to recommend Christine's services. Thank you so much Christine!
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Corinne Sent on 01/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Miracle maker!

Christine travelled from Pembrokeshire to N. Devon to pamper & glamourise myself (MOB) and my daughter in laws. I’ve never looked so good! The products used felt very light & natural. Christine took the time & interest to ensure we looked the best we could be. Thoroughly recommend her services!
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Amandasalmon Sent on 30/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great service

Very professional, organised and extremely satisfied with the results. Excellent service and very good value for money
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Lara Sent on 28/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Couldnt recommend more

i had the most amazing time with christine! she is a lovely lady and made me so comfortable and really calmed my nerves! i couldn’t recommend more the makeup made me still feel like myself and it was just what i wanted. Her aura is so positive and it definitely spreads.
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Emma Sent on 26/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal make up

I had such a great experience with my HMUA for my bridal look. They really listened to what I wanted and created a soft, radiant look that felt like me, just elevated. My makeup lasted all day and photographed beautifully, and my hair was perfect and stayed in place the entire time.

They were professional, calm, and made the whole process so easy and enjoyable. I felt confident and received so many compliments. I’d highly recommend them to any bride!
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Pallavi Sent on 28/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best make up artist- Christine made my day more special! Highly recommended :)

Christine is the best person to calm the nerves on a big day!

She is so professional, punctual, talented and most importantly very very supportive.
She went above and beyond to help me in every way possible. Also offered extended services to touch up my make up when needed and gave me a touch up kit for later.
Got so many compliments on my make up- it lasted all day. Great value for money.

I am really happy and happy to highly recommend her. Best choice ever.
Can’t Thank you enough dear Christine.
You are the best! 😊
J
J Needham Sent on 11/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Talented Makeup Professional

Christine did the makeup for our Bridal party. I cannot recommend her enough, she was friendly yet professional from the point of first enquiry, right through to the big day and covered all our individual makeup needs on the day. I would highly recommend Christine to any Bridal party.
Thanks again 🙏🏼
Farmcat
Farmcat Sent on 09/02/2026
4.8 out of 5 rating

Last minute help!

Christine was booked for my friend and she was able to fit me in too with two days notice.
For someone who wears minimal makeup and is happier on the hills rather than dressed up to the nines, she put me at ease and somehow from the mass of make up colour and type Christine managed to make me look quietly glamorous and glowing. I was very pleased 😄
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Chrissy Sent on 06/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely makeup and experience

Christine did my makeup recently for an evening event. She did a 'full glam' style and I definitely felt glamorous afterwards. Christine was very considerate throughout, checking I was happy with the different stages and even took the time to show me some techniques to recreate elements myself in the future. I felt very pampered throughout and would absolutely use Christine in the future!
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Verena Sent on 26/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless, timeless bridal makeup

I had my bridal preview with Christine and absolutely loved the result. She really listened to what I wanted and created a soft, elegant look that still felt like me. The skin looked flawless and glowy, the eyes were beautifully defined, and everything photographed so well. I felt confident, comfortable, and genuinely excited for the wedding day - I couldn’t recommend her more.
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Ellie Sent on 23/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Ellie’s makeup look

I went to Christina for a makeover on the 5th December. Was easy to get to, she gave me a nice warm welcome and made me feel comfortable. The whole experience was so relaxing and I will definitely go and get my makeup done again by her! She listened to what I liked/disliked makeup wise. 10/10 for you Christina x
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Kerry Sent on 16/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Natural makeover

It went very well. Every product was explained in detail, what order to apply and the best way to apply it
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Gregory Sent on 15/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

I looked like a princess…

Chris is genuinely one of the nicest people in the business, she is kind, artistic & professional, I had previously never had my makeup done by an artist before, so was nervous, & honestly didn’t have high expectations, but Chris did an excellent job and I was so so pleased with my bespoke look
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Gail Sent on 15/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding day makeup

Beautiful makeup for our special day. As a mature women Christine understood all my needs. Her knowledge of skin care was excellent. Definitely recommend for your special day .
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Christine  Saunders
Christine Saunders
Make up artist & Business Owner

Meet Christine

I’m Christine, the founder of Makeup Artistry by Christine, a qualified makeup artist and skincare specialist with a calm, considered and bespoke approach.

I create relaxed, unrushed wedding morning experiences, allowing brides to feel present, confident and beautifully cared for. My style is polished and refined, while my manner is always warm, grounded and approachable. I believe true luxury is feeling comfortable, supported and at ease.

Your bridal preview is an essential part of my process. I take time to understand your dress, venue, season and overall wedding vision, ensuring your makeup complements the entire look while enhancing your natural beauty.

With a strong background in skincare, I focus on flawless, long-lasting results that look beautiful both in person and on camera.

Outside of work, I enjoy country living, spending time outdoors with my Labrador and Cocker Spaniel (whom I love immensely), and I have a soft spot for well-made Radley handbags; I appreciate quality, thoughtful design and products that stand the test of time. These values shape the care and attention I bring to every bride I work with. My goal is simple: for every bride to feel calm, confident and beautifully radiant as she walks down the aisle.

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