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Fran Sent on 07/06/2025Absolutely perfect!
I booked Lara for my wedding in May & I am so happy I did. Lara was an absolute dream to work with from start to finish and I am so incredibly grateful to her for making my wedding hair inspo a reality! From the minute we met at the trial she put me entirely at ease, helping me with my ideas, giving me different options of the style I wanted and helped with how to encorporate my veil. Her communication throughout went above & beyond with so many helpful haircare and general wedding morning/wellbeing tips.
Nothing was too much trouble and any question was answered so promptly - Lara you are just so lovely in every way!
Fast forward to the big day and I had Lara & Alice from her team to do my hair, my mum's and my bridesmaids. Due to some last minute hiccups with our accomodation we had quite a small space to work with which Lara & Alice worked around seamlessly and put myself and all my girls at ease throughout the morning.
My finished hair look was EVERYTHING I could have wanted and more. I absolutely loved it. All of my bridesmaids adored their beautiful up-do's and Lara did such a gorgeous blow dry for my Mum also. Lara even joined me upstairs to help with getting into my dress (thank you for being so wonderful just as the nerves kicked in) and helped me get my veil on. Every single style she and Alice created stayed all day, all of the bridesmaids hair was still perfect right up to the last dance of the night. I couldn't have loved my hair more Lara and thank you for everything.
Lara goes above and beyond and is a calming influence in the happy chaos of a wedding morning, whilst creating the most beautiful looks. Lara - you truly are amazing!
Thanks again,
Fran xLara Stokes's reply:
Fran, Fran, Fran! I am in tears with such happy emotions! Thank you for leaving me such a kind and happy review! I am absolutely bowled over. I am just so grateful you have taken the time to write a review for my little co and also to mention fabulous Alice too! She is a very talented gal!
You were honestly the most beautiful bride, inside and out. You just keep being you as you will go to go so far and achieve so much in life, not to mention all around you will only absorb the most amazing energy.
How amazingly sensational did you look on your day too! Stunning little Welsh Italian! The style (the lace that you oh so wanted ;)) all so perfect! I wish I saw his face at the end of the aisle!
Your mum, dad and friends were just the best and it was just the most happiest morning! Thank you Fran for choosing me to style your hair, I truly feel so lucky to have met you. I love my job and it's because of fabulous brides like you, that make it super-special! You are just going to have the most happiest marriage as who couldn't with you?! Wishing you all to come true, whatever that may be and the biggest love to you! Thank you again. Lara xx -
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Katherine Sent on 25/10/2026
Absolutely amazing!
Lara and her team are so professional, and I’ve never looked for felt more beautiful than on my wedding day thanks to Lauren (hair) and Jas (makeup).
Lara gives you the VIP treatment with her excellent communication and the bespoke client portal is a lovely touch!Lara Stokes's reply:
Aww, Katherine! This is so lovely to read! Thank you so much in taking the time to write such a motivating review! We are all just so thrilled to know you were happy with the overall experience with us. I am always keen to know how brides find the 'self use' portal to be so I aim really happy that you found it a great support to your planning. It obviously goes without saying, it is particularly important for us to know you were really happy with our creativity too! Lauren and Jas are so brilliant at what they do and I aim super proud to have them with me. Knowing that you never felt so beautiful makes us only smile from ear to ear! Congratulations to you again and we all wish you most amount of happiness in your next chapter of life! Big Love, Lara, Jas and Lauren xxx -
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Ioana Sent on 28/09/2026Lovely hair and makeup by Nadezhda!
Nadezhda did a fabulous job with all of the girls' makeup and hair! She really took the time in the trial to let me test out different things which meant that things went super smoothly on the wedding morning. The makeup was the perfect level of natural, soft glam for a wedding and I really appreciated that she was not at all pushy like other makeup artists I've had in the past and was more than happy to accommodate my not wanting false lashes or lots of mascara! I initially was unsure about having just one artist for myself and my 3 bridesmaids but Lara and Nadezhda reassured me I didn't need to spend extra on another assistant (but were happy to provide one if I really wanted). Again, really appreciated that they weren't trying to just up my costs pointlessly and were very open and communicative throughout.Lara Stokes's reply:
Thank you Ioana for your lovely and encouraging words! Nadezhda is a true master in her work, as you have experienced and I'm just so pleased to know your morning was just what you wanted. We never want to take anyone out of their comfort zone but try to keep you, you, only the best version of you! You have to feel fabulous as well as looking fabulous! I'm so pleased also to know you felt content with our advice on the booking. We both with you the best happiness in. your new marriage and hope that amazing new wedded feeling stays with you for a very long time! Lara and Nadezhda xx -
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Kate Sent on 24/08/2026Beautiful hair and make up work
I had my bridal hair done by Nadezhda. Her work was absolutely perfect. She arrived on time to ensure a relaxed wedding morning. She listened to exactly what I wanted to create a look based on my inspirations. I was so happy with it - hair of my dreams! I also had 2 bridesmaids that needed hair and make up doing and she made us all feel so calm, comfortable and relaxed. I was so grateful to have found Lara Stokes H&MU and it was an absolute pleasure to have Nadezhda as part of the wedding morning. Thank you so much- I would 100% recommend to anyone wanting an extra special day.
Lara Stokes's reply:
Thank you Kate, we are just so, so happy knowing you had the best experience with us. Nadezhda is just so talented and nothing is ever impossible with her, I am super proud to have her with me! We are so grateful in you taking the time to write us review, as will our future brides too! The biggest thanks in choosing us to be the ones in helping you feel nothing but fabulous for your special day! We wish you the most amazing happiness in your next chapter of life - marriage! Eek. Biggest congratulations again to you! Big Love, Lara & Nadezhda xx -
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Hannah Sent on 20/08/2026
A dreamy morning!
I booked hair & make up through Lara Stokes for my wedding morning for myself, my 3 bridesmaids and my Mum.
We were so lucky to get Lara for hair, and Kathryn for make up who were the perfect additions for my bridal morning with my wider bridal party! Both Lara and Kathryn slotted in so well to the morning, they just felt like an extension of our Bridal group and brought nothing but calmness, great chats and of course excellent hair & make up skills!
Not only did we all feel amazing with our final results, but more importantly we felt the perfect balance of relaxed, but excited. It’s really important that whoever comes into your “bubble” that morning slots in, and I couldn’t recommend them enough. Great company, and both super talented.
Thank you Lara & Kathryn! Xx
Lara Stokes's reply:
This is just the best feedback and so uplifting! Thank you Hannah! I am so pleased to have been the one that styled your hair for your special day! You and your 'gals', and lovely mum, were just the most welcoming and kind and yes, I felt part of your bubble - you could've found me at your actual wedding!! haha! Thank you for being just the most wonderful person and bride. You will clearly make a very happy man and it is a cert you will have many, many happy years ahead of you! Thank you again for your very kind words, it is incredibly warming and motivating! The biggest congrats to you again and the Biggest Love, Lara and Kathryn xx -
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Georgie Sent on 04/08/2026
Absolutely amazing!!
Lara was absolutely incredible, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. I booked her at very short notice, and she could not have been more helpful. Both mine and my bridesmaids hair was beautiful, and lasted all day without moving at all! She was such a calming presence in the morning and helped us in ways far beyond hair styling. Book her!!Lara Stokes's reply:
Aww, you were incredible Georgie! I was so happy to receive your enquiry as I also loved the style you chose! You looked unbelievably sensational on your day! Your gals were just the best fun and I can imagine your party was one not to be forgotten! Thank you for giving me the best time and I wish you the best happiness in your marriage with countless years! Congratulations again and Big Love to you! Lara xx -
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Holly Sent on 14/07/2026Amazing amazing experience!
Lara is truly such a joy to work with and did the most fabulous job on my wedding day! From booking to trial to the big day, Lara was so helpful through the process - incredibly kind, calm, responsive and willing to answer all my questions. She truly made me, my mum and my bridesmaids feel a million dollars and we had such a fun morning getting ready. Would highly recommend Lara to any brides looking for someone to help them feel their absolute best on their wedding day! Thank you so much Lara!!!Lara Stokes's reply:
Holly! Thank you! You, your mum and your bridesmaids were just the most wonderful, welcoming and beautiful people. I am so pleased to know you were very happy with my work and me! I loved our time together and your such 'doing' attitude! You were all such a joy and not to mention, absolutely stunning too! Thank you for being so wonderful and also, taking the time in writing a review for me and my future brides to be! I wish you so much happiness in your marriage, which I know you will have - keep being you! All the best and Big Love, Lara xx -
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Caitlin Sent on 22/06/2026
So happy!!
I can't thank Lara enough for how happy I was with my wedding hair, she was able to style it exactly how I had envisaged and it lasted all day for >12hours. My bridesmaids hair styles were also absolutely gorgeous and lasted amazingly. She made the getting ready vibe so relaxed and easy in the morning. I would totally recommend Lara as a hair stylist. Thank you so much Lara! xxxLara Stokes's reply:
Aw, thank you lovely Caitlin! I am so pleased to know you had a great experience with me and that your hair was just what you envisioned for your very special day! You are just the kindest in taking the time to write a review for me and future brides to be! So valuable to us all! You were so calm and it was you that set that vibe for the day. Your gorgeous mum and friends were so much fun to be with on your special morning and it was so lovely to see how they all wanted to make sure you were happy - special friendships there and to hold on to! Wishing you countless happy years in your next chapter! Eek - Mrs! Thank you for choosing me to style your hair and also giving me the most wonderful experience too! You have made a very happy man, needles to say! Big Love, Lara xx -
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Rebecca Sent on 19/06/2026So glad I chose Lara! My hair was perfect!
I cannot recommend Lara highly enough. She did my wedding hair as well as my bridesmaids’ hair, and everything was absolutely perfect.
I loved how my hair turned out and received non-stop compliments throughout the wedding. Even now, people still mention how stunning it was. It was exactly what I had hoped for and stayed in place from the morning right through to the end of the night.
My bridesmaids all looked amazing too and were so happy with their hair!
As well as being incredibly talented, Lara was so lovely to have around on the wedding morning. She brought such a positive energy and helped make the whole getting-ready experience feel relaxed and enjoyable.
Thank you again, Lara. I couldn’t have been happier with everything.
Lara Stokes's reply:
Thank you so much Becca! I feel we had a fabulous time together and I just loved your positive energy. After your challenges is getting to me, I just loved how calm you were with what you had to face. Seeing your final style come together on your special day was such a treat to see in person. You looked utterly fabulous! So much elegance and grace! A lot is WOW factor, for sure! I hope you had the day you dreamed of and more! Thank you so much for choosing me to style your hair and also giving me the most wonderful experience too! I wish you the most happiest years in your new marriage! All the best, big love, Lara xx -
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Lucy Sent on 06/06/2026
What an amazing lady!
What a fantastic experience I had with Nadezhda. She was lovely, so professional and made me feel how I wanted to feel on my wedding day.Lara Stokes's reply:
The biggest thank you to you Lucy in taking the time to leave a review for Nadezhda. I am super proud to have her on my team as she produces such fabulous hair and makeup every single time! She is also a super lovely person to have amongst your nearest and dearests on your special morning! We both thank you too for being so fabulous! Wishing you the best marriage and with many, many happy years! Congratulation to you again. Big Love, Lara and Nadezhda xx -
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