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Joanna Plimmer Makeup Artist

Joanna Plimmer Makeup Artist

Brightlingsea, Essex
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    Maisie Sent on 01/09/2026
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    Above and beyond!!!

    I honestly couldn’t recommend Joanna enough! She was absolutely incredible from start to finish and made me and my bridal team feel so amazing and confident. She went above and beyond to make the whole morning feel seamless, relaxed and completely stress-free. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and her makeup skills are honestly insane! I felt like the best version of myself on my wedding day. I’m so grateful to have had her be part of such a special morning 🤍

    Joanna Plimmer Makeup Artist's reply:

    Maisie, thank you so much for such a gorgeous review 🤍 It honestly means the world to me.
    I absolutely loved being part of your wedding morning and getting you and your gorgeous bridal team ready. You looked incredible, and seeing you feeling so confident and happy was everything! 🥹

    Thank you for trusting me to be part of such a special morning, it was an absolute pleasure from start to finish.
    Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together 🤍✨
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    Kelly Sent on 18/08/2026
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    I can’t recommend Joanna enough!!

    Joanna was incredible from start to finish!
    I booked her quite early on in my wedding planning and she was so lovely from the very beginning. She always very fast at responding to enquires and giving a quote
    for myself and my bridal party.
    When I went for my trial, she was amazing at working with them level of makeup I wanted.
    I am not the most confident of people so I wasn’t comfortable with heavy/stand out makeup. Some how Joanna made me feel like a princess while making sure I still looked like me.
    Her communication other lead up to the wedding was spot on. Always responding to messages quickly and even sent a ‘piece of mind’ message the day before confirming times of arrival in the morning.

    On the wedding day Joanna was incredible, all the bridesmaids looked amazing all day.
    She was more than a MUA she was more like an additional bridesmaid, hyping us up and claiming me down when i got overwhelmed. She was constantly reassuring me that i looked amazing when i was feeling self conscious.

    In short Joanna is more than just an amazing MUA she is a hype girl, a problem solver, a calming influence and a talent that made a very self conscious bride feel like a princess!
    I cannot recommend Joanna enough, I have never felt more amazing than i did on my wedding day and she was a huge part of that!
    If you are looking for a MUA you NEED to book Joanna, you won’t regret it!

    Joanna Plimmer Makeup Artist's reply:

    Kelly, thank you so much for such a beautiful review. 🤍 It honestly means the world to me.

    Knowing that you felt completely yourself, but also like a princess, is exactly what I hope every bride feels in my chair. It was such a pleasure being part of your morning and I’m so glad I could bring a little calm and reassurance when you needed it too.

    You looked absolutely beautiful and I loved spending the morning with you and your gorgeous bridal party. Thank you for trusting me with such a special part of your day and for taking the time to write such incredibly kind words. 🤍

    Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness! Sending love xxx
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    Laura Sent on 26/07/2026
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    Bridal Makeup Perfection

    Joanna is absolutely incredible! I can’t recommend her enough!! I felt so beautiful and my bridesmaids and my mum looked absolutely gorgeous! They all said Joanna was so amazing and so lovely.
    From the first message, she has been so lovely, helpful and there for me. My bridal trial was so much fun and Joanna listened to what I wanted, helping bring my vision to life. I am so in awe of her talent and just what a kind and lovely person she is.
    You need to hire Joanna to do your make up!

    Joanna Plimmer Makeup Artist's reply:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a beautiful review. ❤️ It truly means the world to me.
    It was such a pleasure being part of your wedding morning, and I'm so grateful you trusted me with such an important part of your day. Knowing you felt calm, confident and like the best version of yourself is exactly what I hope every bride experiences.
    Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness, and thank you again for your kindness and support. It means more than you know. ✨🤍
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    Natalie Sent on 23/06/2026
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    Joanna is amazing

    I can't thank Joanna enough for how amazing she was. From the moment I met her, she was so warm, kind, and genuinely caring. She took the time to listen to exactly what I wanted and made me feel completely at ease throughout the whole experience.
    Her talent is incredible, but what really stood out was how thoughtful and helpful she was. She made me feel confident, beautiful, and comfortable, and the final look was even better than I had imagined. I received so many compliments and felt like the best version of myself. Even on the day Joanna was so calm, helping me into my dress and just looking after me when there was so much madness going on around me.
    It's rare to meet someone who is not only exceptionally talented but also such a lovely person. I'm so grateful for all her hard work and kindness, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a make up artist

    Joanna Plimmer Makeup Artist's reply:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a beautiful review. ❤️ It truly means the world to me.
    It was such a pleasure being part of your wedding morning, and I'm so grateful you trusted me with such an important part of your day. Knowing you felt calm, confident and like the best version of yourself is exactly what I hope every bride experiences.
    Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness, and thank you again for your kindness and support. It means more than you know. ✨🤍
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    Emily Sent on 04/06/2026
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    Positive, reassuring energy

    Joanna was an absolutely amazing makeup artist. From the moment she arrived, she made me feel completely at ease and was my personal hype crew throughout the whole morning while we were getting ready.

    She did both my makeup and my Maid of Honour’s, and we were so happy with the results. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she was also on hand to help with anything else we needed throughout the morning, which was such a lovely touch and really helped keep everything calm and stress-free.

    Joanna brought such a positive, reassuring energy to the day and made me feel confident, beautiful. I couldn’t have asked for a better makeup artist and would highly recommend her to any bride looking for someone who is not only skilled but also genuinely lovely to have around on your wedding morning.

    Joanna Plimmer Makeup Artist's reply:

    Thank you so much Emily.
    It was an absolute joy to look after you both and I wish you a lifetime of love, luck and happiness. You are a stunning bride and I enjoyed being part of your wedding. Sending so much love ❤️ xxx
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    Charlie Sent on 29/05/2026
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    Joanna is amazing! 💄

    From the trial, to my wedding day, Joanna made me feel so comfortable. For someone who doesn’t wear make up, I wasn’t really sure what I wanted but straight away Joanna knew exactly what to do! Her expertise and knowledge on make up was incredible, she made me feel so beautiful and my make up lasted all day (I didn’t want to take it off!). She is so friendly and approachable. On my wedding morning Joanna helped me to relax and kept the bridal suite so calm, she helped me into my wedding dress and topped me up with make up just before I walked down the aisle. I would highly recommend Joanna, she is super talented and just a genuinely lovely person!

    Joanna Plimmer Makeup Artist's reply:

    Thank you so much Charlie, it was an absolute pleasure to be part of your wedding and I wish you both all the very best as husband and wife. Thank you for trusting me. Sending so much love ❤️
    Joanna xxx
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    Mollie-May Sent on 01/05/2026
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    The best choice I ever made!

    I had been referred to Joanna by my photographer for our wedding and it was one of the best choices I have ever made!
    I am not one who wears make-up or knows what product to apply and I wanted to be comfortable with myself on my wedding day. Joanna was brilliant with understanding how too much make-up would effect my confidence and applied very gentle light tones & shades of make-up. Joanna made sure that with every step of the way I was comfortable and If was not, she was more than happy to change or alter it.
    Joanna has such a kind, bubbly and warm personality, which helped me massively with feeling comfortable with myself on my wedding day. Nothing was too much for Joanna, she paid attention to little details and did not treat me like another client. She was happy for me to text her, when I had concerns or needed advice on skin care. She paid attention to the little details, especially because my mum was undergoing chemotherapy at the time of our make-up trial. Joanna treated my mum with such dignity and respect and gave my mum the confidence boost she needed as well.
    Joanna did an amazing job with mine, my mums and 2 bridal party make-up on my wedding day. Joanna was so efficient and even had time to help us out with our dresses and jewellery. Even when I had a wobble prior to walking down the aisle, Joanna spoke such kind words to me that made all my anxieties and nerves disappear. Joanna is such a kind soul and a truly talented person.

    Joanna Plimmer Makeup Artist's reply:

    Mollie- May thank you so very much for your beautiful review. It was an absolute pleasure looking after you all. I really enjoyed our conversations and seeing you as a beautiful bride. I am excited to see where the future goes for you. Your wedding was so perfect.
    Sending love to you and your lovely family.
    Joanna xxx
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    Nisa-Lin Sent on 25/10/2025
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    An absolute angel of a makeup artist!

    I had an amazing experience with Jo from start to finish. She welcomed me and my family into her beautiful home for the trial, where she was so friendly, professional, and thoughtful. She really took the time to understand how worried I was about making sure my makeup looked natural and suited my Asian skin tone, and she completely put me at ease. Her communication throughout was fantastic, and her easy payment schedule made everything so simple and stress-free.
    On our wedding day, Jo brought my vision to life perfectly! The morning getting ready with my bridesmaids, Jo, and Lou (my hairstylist) was so relaxed and lovely—it honestly felt like a group of friends getting ready together rather than my wedding morning. Jo is incredibly creative, calm, and so much fun to be around, which made the whole experience even more special. After the dad reveal, my makeup needed more than a little rescue—Jo’s face was hilarious when she saw me, but she fixed everything in less than 10 minutes. A total magician! I couldn’t recommend her more—she’s incredibly talented and a wonderful presence to have around whilst you’re getting ready on your special day.

    Thank you Jo! xxx

    Joanna Plimmer Makeup Artist's reply:

    Thank you so much for you beautiful review Nisa, I loved your day. You are a beautiful bride.
    Sending love
    Joanna xxx
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    Javita Sent on 17/10/2025
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    A Wedding Morning Filled with Grace – Thanks to Joanna Plimmer Makeup Artist

    Joanna Plimmer is a true gem—an artist, a nurturer, and one of the very best in her profession. From the moment she arrived on our wedding morning, she brought a calm, radiant energy that set the tone for the day. Her attention to detail was impeccable. Every brushstroke felt intentional, every choice tailored to our vision and features.

    Joanna didn’t just do our makeup—she cared for us. She listened, reassured, and made each of us feel seen and beautiful. My bridal look was everything I dreamed of: timeless, elegant, and glowing with joy. My family felt pampered and confident, and the atmosphere she created was warm, peaceful, and full of love.

    She even took the time to brush up Nick and the father of the bride, adding those thoughtful finishing touches that made them feel polished and photo-ready. It was such a sweet gesture, and one more example of how Joanna goes above and beyond to make everyone feel special.

    Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but Joanna made this part feel effortless. Her professionalism, kindness, and intuitive touch made her an unforgettable part of our celebration. We are so grateful for her talent and heart.

    Thank you, Jo, for giving us everything we needed—and more—on one of the most important days of our lives. XOXO, Priya, Nick, and Family

    Joanna Plimmer Makeup Artist's reply:

    Dear Priya,

    Reading your words truly touched my heart, thank you so much for taking the time to share such a beautiful reflection of your wedding morning. It was an absolute joy and honour to be part of your special day, and to see you, your family, and Nick all glowing with happiness.

    Wishing you and your family endless love, laughter, and beautiful memories together.
    You are a beautiful bride!

    With love and gratitude,
    Joanna xxx
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    Amy Sent on 25/08/2025
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    The best person to have beside you on your wedding day

    I am so glad I chose Joanna to be my make up artist. She communicated with me throughout my planning process, made sure I was happy during my makeup trial, and made my wedding day so calm. She made myself and my bridesmaids feel incrediblely beautiful, listening to each of us and making sure our makeup matched are own unique style and beauty. Joanna has such a kind and calming presence, I wouldn't of wanted anyone else helping me on my special day. She noticed straight away when i was getting overwhelmed and made sure I was moved to a calm environment, before fetching me anything I needed. She even sang a song for one of the children when they were feeling sad during photos. Joanna really cares about the brides she works with, and it shows in everything she does. She really goes above and beyond, you will not find anyone better to help you feel beautiful on your special day.

    Joanna Plimmer Makeup Artist's reply:

    Aw thank you so very much Amy for this beautiful review. You were an absolute joy to work with and I wish you and your lovely family the very best. Sending love. Joanna xxx
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