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The Wedding MUA is home to transformative, full glam Bridal Hair and Makeup.
Your bridal beauty bestie, wedding morning hype-girl, and the woman who'll make sure you feel like the most confident version of you walking down the aisle.
Katy has been transforming brides for over 7 years, and believes that good makeup and hair isn't just about looking pretty - it's about unlocking that fierce, unstoppable energy inside you.
My signature style?
Think STATEMENT BRIDE - sculpted, show-stopping, red-carpet energy (but tailored to you, so you still feel like yourself, just leveled up).

When you book The Wedding MUA, you're not just getting Glam, you're hiring a WEDDING EXPERT !!
On a wedding morning, Katy isn’t just turning up with her kit - shes there fluffing your dress, calming nerves, queuing the playlist, handing out pep talks, and making sure you feel like the absolute star of the show. Whether you need her to hype you up, keep you calm, or distract you with laughs, she will be right there with you!
From your initial booking, she will guide you through your entire wedding process and timelines, not just your beauty guide!
Because she does it for a living!Check out her other business @thebrideassist for all her Coordination and Bridal Assistance help
(Psssst.. you can add this on to your Glam booking too- so you get her help all day long!)
So, if you're a bride who loves bold, unforgettable glam and main-character energy, we're about to have the BEST time together ✨
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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Hairdressing
Makeup

What is included in the wedding package?

Please contact me for more information regarding wedding packages

How far in advance should I contact you?

Please contact as soon as possible to secure your date

Do you work at homes?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

£1 per mile from PE6

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?

For a wedding booking, I can glam any number of faces (time dependant), but will always offer to supply an additional artist if the party size requires this

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

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

Payment can be made via bank transfer only

Reviews for The Wedding MUA

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Sian Sent on 05/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Katy is the best!

This is one hell of a talented lady right here. Made me look and feel a million dollars and loves what she does. She’s full of energy and a good giggle! Will 1000000% be using Katy again!
Thankyou again xx
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Abby Sent on 21/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Katy is an absolute diamond!

Katy is an absolute diamond! After having a make up trail with another artist which ended up with me in tears, I was really nervous to try out someone else out. But I am so glad I did! From the moment my husband messaged Katy, she has been an absolute ray of sunshine. At my trail she took time to go through ideas I had and made recommendations on what she thought would work. She was happy to make tweaks along the way and was open to feedback (all of which was good!). Katy gave me lots of advice on getting my skin ready for my wedding day and provided me a full list of products which she used in the trial. On the day of my wedding, Katy was calming, cheery and make the whole morning feel relaxed. I didn’t feel like I had a ‘supplier’ doing my make up, it felt like a friend. All my bridesmaids and my mum commented on how wonderful Katy was and how happy they were with the make up they had done. I would 100% recommend Katy, she is the Make Up artist you need on your wedding morning. I hope I can find an excuse for Katy to do my make up again in the future, as it was such a wonderful experience!
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Kayleigh Sent on 26/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have asked for anybody better!

Katy was amazing from the moment I booked her, through to my trial and then on my wedding day!

She really helped me to feel at ease through all the contact I’d had. Myself and my bridesmaids all had our makeup done on the day of the wedding and cannot fault a thing! Everybody looked amazing!

Also loved the added touch of a little bag each with our lipstick colours to top up during the day and other little bits and pieces!

Thank you so much Katy, you are incredible!
Tamara
Tamara Sent on 22/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further

Words can not explain how ecstatic I am to have Katy avalibel for my hair and makeup.
She was so professional, I suffer from really bad anxiety, and Katy took it at my pace and explained everything to me, but not in a patronising way like I've experienced before.
My makeup and hair lasted the whole day in 30-degree heat, so if you have a chance to book her, please d,o you will not be let down!
Sophie
Sophie Sent on 11/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

100% recommend amazing!

100% would recommend.
Katie is really professional, friendly, artistic, reliable. I was so pleased with my makeup that she did for me for my wedding. We had a trail before aswell and everything went amazing. She made me feel so confident and beautiful.
She did my mum, nan and Bridesmaids too and they all looked amazing and they felt so good. She really listens to your needs and gets it right. I would highly recommend. Thankyou once again Katie 💓
Katherine
Katherine Sent on 08/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! I cannot recommend Katy enough

I booked Katy for my wedding last week and could not be happier! I wear makeup every day so I was nervous about someone else doing my makeup. Her instagram had lots of useful information and lots of tips to help me prepare. From the second I walked into my makeup trail Katy put me at ease. We spoke about my inspiration photos and she understood exactly what I was looking for. She knew the venue well (Holmewood Hall) and gave me and the bridesmaid that came to my trial tips to help the wedding go smoother.
On the day of my wedding Katy was amazing. Despite the early start, she was chatty and helped us wake up - matching our energy as the day went on perfectly! While she hadn't met my 4 other bridesmaids before she listened to what they wanted and made suggestions when they felt a bit lost (and her skin tone matching was perfect).
She kept me calm throughout the whole process and went above and beyond. She helped get me into my dress and took some photos of us when we were running out of time. I still looked like 'me' but completely elevated and I received lots of positive comments throughout the day.
Katy, I cannot thank you enough!

Katherine x
Louisa
Louisa Sent on 04/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

wedding day make up

Katy was amazing from start to finish! from booking my trial make up to doing my makeup on my wedding day she made me feel beautiful, Katy listened to me when i explained what i wanted and she did that an more i would use her again definitely!
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Francesca Sent on 09/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Katy really is so lovely and amazing

Everyone worries about someone else doing their makeup, scared they will look orange or their wrinkles will show, but Katy is a magician. She’s amazing, she’s great at colour matching, listens to what you want and helps add that extra sparkle to make you look amazing. Everyone in the bridal party loved their makeup and made me look amazing on my wedding day. She even added to the morning with her personality and even made my little girl feel special by pretending to do her makeup too. I would recommend Katy to everyone, she goes above and beyond and will definitely use her in the future, 5* Star service
Emma
Emma Sent on 18/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Katy!

I absolutely recommend Katy for any occasion.
Having only had professional makeup done once before, I was a bit apprehensive about having my makeup done for my wedding. However, from the moment I met Katy, I felt at ease. She listened to everything I said and then worked actual magic! I have never felt as beautiful as I did on my wedding day and it is all thanks to Katy.
Having hoped for no rain, we instead had 33 degree sunshine and it was sweltering. After the ceremony I was worried that my makeup wasn’t going to look great for the photos, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. It all stayed put and looked as good as it had when it was first done. Katy was lovely and personable and every single member of my bridal party commented on what a fabulous person she is, as well as how insane her make up skills are!
The bridal party have already said we’re planning on booking in a masterclass and I will definitely be calling on Katy for any future occasions!
Thank you Katy - you’re absolutely fabulous!
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Karla Sent on 31/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing from start to finish.

Katy was my makeup artist on my wedding day - 24.08.24.
She is amazing, listened to what I wanted and was also able to advise on how to go one step further to make my makeup look amazing.
It lasted all day, in fact it was still there the next day after I was too exhausted to wash it off on our wedding night!
Katy is so kind, friendly and a genuinely lovely person. She brings so much positive energy and even when I was shaking with nerves before walking down the aisle she knew the right things to say.
She is more than a makeup artist, but holy shit she’s a good one. So glad I chose her, I got so many compliments and my bridal party absolutely loved their makeup too.

Especially my mum who was very worried about having it done, Katy just nailed it.
100% recommend ❤️❤️
Jill
Jill Sent on 09/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Personable, professional and a true expert

Katy was brilliant from start to finish - felt like we had known each other forever and did a fantastic job of hair and make up
Pippa
Pippa Sent on 14/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Professional friendly and thoughtful

Katy was an asset to my winter wedding on 7th Jan 2022. She was so accomodating with a personal bridal make-up trial at my home, which was excellent and then on the day she also made 2 others of my bridal party, along with myself wedding ready. She even made me a beautiful Christmas voucher for my mum as I treated her to the Mother of the bride make-up as a gift. On the day Katy was friendly, professional and thoughtful all morning and even left me with a make-up touch up kit for the rest of the day. My make-up stayed put from morning until the early hours and I had so many compliments. I am looking forward to seeing my professional photographs as I was so much more confident being in front of the camera thanks to Katy's make-up magic. I really hope that I can book Katy again for any upcoming future events and would absolutely recommend her for weddings and occassions. Thank you for being a part of my special day. Pippa (Mrs Palmer)
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Laurrn Sent on 06/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic trial

Thank you so much! My review:
I had a fantastic time with Katy from Looks on Lock. My experience was 10/10. Katy was great at sharing ideas before the session via email and WhatsApp and I could tell how carefully she considered my own ideas, even sending pictures and videos of the products she had that matched the pictures beforehand, meaning the trial went really smoothly. I was thrilled that she blended and mixed products to get the right colours and styles that I wanted for my look. She achieved the look I wanted exactly while adding in  her own suggestions and expertise when needed. She was kind and helpful and made me feel 100% comfortable when I asked for changes or adaptations to the make up. I know she would have removed it all and started again if I asked her to, which was a great feeling to have. Katy was professional yet friendly and made me feel really comfortable with the whole process. I wore the make up for our engagement shoot and all day outside for a BBQ and it lasted brilliantly, throughout 3 meals and lots of drinks, heat and sweat! The product list she sent means I can buy the products and keep them forever as a memory and I was impressed at the range she used.
I had eyelash extensions for the day but Katy was kind enough to leave me some stick on ones to try at a different date which eliminated any worries for me about what they might look like. She offered lots of suggestions for the wedding morning and I know I could message her at any time before then and she would be friendly and responsive. I would highly recommend her to anyone and my mother and sister can't wait for their make up with her too!
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