Yes we do travel! We love to travel all over NZ, Australia and also overseas for destination weddings such as Fiji, Rarotonga and Bali. Travel fees do apply.

Do you travel?

Wash your hair the night before. Use two shampoos to the one conditioner, but do not use any products that have a silicone base to it. (e.g. Pantene, Palmolive, Tresemme, Sunsilk) These will make the hair too slippery and it will not hold style well.

Do not use any products in the hair, e.g. Serums, smoothing creams, argon/morroccon oil etc.

Blow dry your hair as smooth as possible, but don't worry too much -  it does not need to be a professional blowdry. Avoid using a straightening iron or other hot tools. If you have particularly frizzy or thick hair you may want to go to your local salon and have it professionally blowdried the day prior just to save time on the wedding day, but this is not expected and we can work with your hair on the day. 

On the day wear a loose cotton button up shirt or cotton robe so your hairstyle is not affected when you change into your dress! Hot tip: Avoid anything with a collar if you plan to wear a low bun as this can rub on the fabric after styling.

How should I prep my hair before my wedding day?

In the months leading up to your wedding day you should have a skincare routine in place for your skin type, recommended by a skin professional.

You can lightly exfoliate and apply a hydrating moisturiser the night before. In the morning, gently wash your face with a gentle face wash and warm water and you can apply a light moisturiser. Avoid any products that contain sunscreen as this can cause “flashback” (a white face) with any flash photography. If you don't have anything you think is suitable, do not apply anything and we will moisturise, prep and prime your skin for you before applying your makeup. Any facial waxing/tweezing should be done over a week before the wedding day as this can sometimes cause breakouts. 

How should I prep my skin before my wedding day?

To ensure your big day flows easily, a trial is highly recommended. We will discuss in person different makeup looks and hairstyles, decide on a look you love and then recreate it on you! We will take photos and a written record of makeup used. Usually only the bride decides to have a trial but sometimes mums, bridesmaids or friends want one at the same time, which is not a problem. You may like to do your trial on the same day as another event you have on so you can utilise your beautiful look. A full Bridal preview/trial can last up to 3-4 hours and is usually held either on the North Shore of Auckland or Ponsonby/Grey Lynn.

Should I have a trial?

We’re well known for creating fun, relaxed, and perfectly timed wedding mornings. As a guide, please allow around 1 hour per person for makeup and 1 hour per person for hair.

For bridal hair, depending on your chosen style and whether extensions are included, we may allow up to 1.5 hours to ensure everything is styled beautifully and securely. It’s also a good idea to set aside around 30 minutes at the end for final touch-ups and getting dressed.

We recommend that all hair and makeup be completed at least one hour before you need to leave for your ceremony.

Around 6 weeks prior to your wedding day, we’ll send out a final questionnaire for the timing of your day and personally create a detailed schedule for your morning so everything runs smoothly and stress free.

How do you organise the day with timings etc?

We only use top quality products in our makeup and hair kits and pride ourselves on keeping everything clean and hygienic. Brands include: Giorgio Armani, NARS, Charlotte Tilbury, MAC, Natasha Denona, Dior, Fenty, Koh Gen Do, Makeup Forever, Hourglass, Bobbi Brown and YSL.

What makeup products do you use?