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Jessica’s wedding was so much fun, I loved doing the Wedding Makeup at Cote How Rydal.

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Every bride: “I’ll probably cry.” 🥹 Me: “Perfect… Every bride: “I’ll probably cry.” 🥹

Me: “Perfect… that’s why waterproof mascara was invented.” 

The emotional moments are the ones you’ll remember forever and your makeup should survive every single one of them. 

Confession… I was the complete opposite on my own wedding day! 

I didn’t cry once. I was so excited from start to finish that I laughed my way down the aisle and smiled so much my face actually hurt by the end of the day.

So whether you’re a happy crier or an excited laugher like me, your makeup needs to last through every single moment. 🤍

Which do you think you’ll be… tears or laughter? 👇

Lake District Wedding MUA | Makeup by Polly
Every wedding morning has that moment… You’ve fi Every wedding morning has that moment… 

You’ve finally got the bride sitting in your chair, your brushes are ready, your products are laid out…

…and then someone starts a conversation that could honestly last until the first dance. 😅

We all want beautiful photos, so of course the photographer needs their time too, but inside I’m quietly calculating exactly how many minutes of makeup I’ve just lost! 😂

Thankfully, we got there in the end, and she looked absolutely stunning. 

P.S. This is all in good fun… we love our photographers really! 📸 ❤️
✨ Can you guess what she does for a living? 👀 (Rea ✨ Can you guess what she does for a living? 👀
(Read on…)

When she arrived for her trial, she told me she wanted really natural makeup.

But after chatting, we realised what she actually meant was neutral makeup.

There’s a big difference.

She still wanted flawless, radiant skin, beautiful definition, a classic winged liner and soft, natural-looking lashes… just without lots of colour or anything that felt too heavy. The goal was to look like herself, just the most polished version.

A little behind-the-scenes bonus for me… 💄

The lipstick she’s wearing is actually her own – Charlotte Tilbury Kim K. I’d never used that shade before, and I absolutely loved it! Even after years as a MUA I’m still discovering new products and shades through my brides.

So… have you guessed her job yet?

⬇️

She’s a firefighter. 🚒🔥

Just another reminder that you can spend your days in full firefighting kit and still want to feel glamorous, feminine and completely yourself on your wedding day. And I absolutely love that.

Lake District MUA | Makeup by Polly
The makeup that looks like you’re wearing nothing The makeup that looks like you’re wearing nothing at all?

It’s actually some of the hardest to create.

As a professionally trained makeup artist, I’ve spent years learning techniques, products and how to build beautiful, flawless makeup. So it’s funny that in 2026, some of the most challenging looks are the ones where you use the least.

When a bride tells me, “I don’t really want to look like I’m wearing makeup,” everything changes. Every product has to earn its place. You can’t rely on coverage, contour or dramatic eyes. Instead, it’s about choosing exactly the right products, applying them in the lightest way possible, and knowing when to stop.

For this trial, we kept everything beautifully understated. Charlotte Tilbury’s Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint was the perfect choice, giving just a whisper of coverage and the healthiest glow (a brilliant recommendation from my talented friend, @garethlamberthair 👏).

Bridal trends have definitely shifted. Some brides still dream of full soft glam, while others simply want to look like the very best version of themselves. Neither is right or wrong, my job is to listen, interpret your vision and create a look that feels authentically you.

The best compliment I can receive isn’t, “Your makeup looks amazing.”

It’s, “I still feel like me.” 🤍

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This bridesmaid wanted to feel polished, glowy and This bridesmaid wanted to feel polished, glowy and confident… but still completely like herself.

She hardly ever wears makeup and especially lipstick, so I knew whatever shade we chose had to feel comfortable, not like she was wearing “makeup”. I was prepared for her to hate it! 

So when she said…

“Ilove the lips.”

…I knew we’d got it exactly right.

Bridal makeup isn’t about changing who you are. It’s about understanding the person in the chair and creating a version of you that feels just right for your wedding day. 🤍

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Things they never tell you about being a bridal ma Things they never tell you about being a bridal makeup artist…

Saying “relax your face” approximately 47 times before eyeliner. 😂

If you’ve ever been in my chair… I’m sorry!
People often think bridal makeup is about adding m People often think bridal makeup is about adding more.

More foundation.
More contour.
More lashes.

I actually think it’s about knowing when to stop.

The goal is simple: when someone sees you, they notice you first… and the beautiful makeup second.

That’s the kind of bridal makeup I love creating. 🤍

Would you want your wedding makeup to be natural, soft glam or full glam? I love all the looks, and everyone suits and prefers something different. My goal is to understand what you want and make it a reality x 

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She sat in the chair, smiled and said, “I’ve been She sat in the chair, smiled and said, “I’ve been looking at your Instagram… I just want soft glam.” 🤍

No trial. No practice run. Just complete trust.

Seeing her smile when she looked in the mirror is exactly why I love my job.

Every bride has a different vision, but the goal is always the same: to feel like the very best version of themselves.

Would you be brave enough to skip your bridal trial? 👇

Lake District Wedding Makeup | Makeup by Polly
From freckles to full glam… Not every bride wants From freckles to full glam…

Not every bride wants “soft, natural” makeup… and that’s exactly how it should be.

My gorgeous Geordie girl knew exactly what she wanted:
🤍 Full coverage
🤍 Full glam
🤍 A complete transformation

No “your skin but better.”
No “barely there.”

Just confidence, glamour and makeup that made her feel incredible. 💄

Every bridal look I create is completely tailored to the person in my chair. Whether you want your freckles to shine through or you want flawless full coverage, there’s no right or wrong—only what makes you feel amazing.

Hair by the incredibly talented @bownessandbaybridal 🤍

Would you keep your freckles, or go full glam for your wedding day? Tell me below! 👇
 
Lake District Wedding Makeup by Polly
Every. Single. Time. 😂 Bride: “Can you close your Every. Single. Time. 😂

Bride: “Can you close your eyes for me?”

Also bride: 👀

Don’t worry… it happens to literally everyone! By the second or third attempt we’ve usually cracked it. 

Between all the excitement, nerves and laughter, there’s always something that makes us giggle.

Tell me I’m not the only makeup artist who says, “Just relax your eyes…” about 27 times a morning? 😂👇

Makeup by Polly | Lake District Bridal Makeup Artist
Some bridal looks don’t need to shout to make an i Some bridal looks don’t need to shout to make an impact. 

A soft wing, fluttery three-quarter lashes, glowing skin, and one of my favourite bridal lip shades… Charlotte Tilbury Wedding Bells. 💕

Watching everything come together, from bare skin to those final finishing touches, is one of my favourite parts of the morning. And can we take a moment for those incredible Hollywood waves thanks to @sarahcadleyhair 

If you’re dreaming of timeless bridal makeup that still feels like you, I’d love to be part of your wedding morning.

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The biggest misconception about bridal makeup… Al The biggest misconception about bridal makeup…

Almost every bride says this to me.

“I just want to look like me.”

And every time, my answer is the same.

Because bridal makeup isn’t about changing your face. It’s about enhancing what you already love, helping your makeup last all day, and making sure you feel confident when you look back at your photos in 20 years.

The best compliment I can hear isn’t “My makeup looks amazing.”

It’s…

“I still look like me.” ❤️

Are you team natural, wedding soft glam, or full glam?

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