Wedding – Frances Moore HMUA

REPOST//The big questions – No. 1: Should you hire a makeup artist for your wedding?

February 12, 2020

Yes, the big question… should you hire a makeup artist for your wedding? It’s a question every bride puts to themselves – shortly followed by the follow up question… or can I get away with it myself? Often I think the answer is in the ‘get away with’ part. Do you really want your wedding makeup to be something you ‘get away with’? If you’re at that stage of questioning, then here are my top 5 reasons for booking a professional make up artist for your wedding.

1. Your wedding day is not a day for ‘everyday’ makeup. You’re going to be photographed all day – and not just by a professional wedding photographer. Remember your friends and family are all equipped with cameras too. Whether it’s for photographs using natural or flash photography or meeting your guests in sunshine or by candlelight, professionally applied makeup will translate well to all mediums.

2. Do you have a million different bridal looks on Pinterest and still can’t decide what to choose? A makeup artist can translate these looks, picking out key elements that will compliment your wedding gown, hairstyle, theme and colour scheme.

3. Makeup artists know skin (!) and we can help identify the areas that may become an issue on the big day. For example, that patch of dry skin or the potential breakout that you don’t know how to deal with? We can quickly analyse the condition of the skin and give you advice on the steps you could take to avoid future problems. It’s just one less thing to worry about… and it’s all part of the service.

4. Much as I hate to admit it, weddings can be stressful! And no one would blame you for feeling a bit nervous on the big day. Having a makeup artist means there will always be a steady hand to apply that cat flick eyeliner or tackle those false eyelashes. And we’ll always have a tissue nearby as well in case things get a bit teary!

5. OK, and this is the big one: hiring a makeup artist is not cheap! But you’ve spent oodles on that gorgeous wedding venue and catering, an eye watering amount on that perfect wedding gown… why skimp on yourself? It is your wedding after all! This is your chance to be pampered by the professionals so sit back and enjoy it!

2020 winter & spring wedding dates…

January 29, 2020

Still available! Email to book any of these at hello@francesmooremua.co.uk, or use the Contact form on my website.

Weddings ideas magazine front cover throwback…

January 19, 2020

A little trip down memory lane now, and to my very first bridal front cover for Wedding Ideas magazine. I always remember this day as the day I found my ‘tribe’ ✨

The Hampshire Wedding Club Frances Moore MUA Hannah Elizabeth Bridal The Wild Fox Penton Park Bridal Hair Hampshire By Michelle Crosser with model Sophie Waldron -Model

REPOST // The big questions – No. 3: How much?!

January 13, 2020

Today’s question revolves around the vulgar subject of money. While the hire of a makeup artist is properly going to be your least expensive purchase, a lot of brides are still curious to know what they’re getting for their money. A fair question. So without further ado:

1. Training. Any makeup artist worth his/her salt will have received a level of training when starting to develop their necessary skills and will continue this training whether by attending more courses, events or seminars to expand these expertise.

2. Experience. This is probably the main factor in how much a makeup artist will charge. Over the four years I have been in the wedding industry, I have worked with many different bridal clients, their bridesmaids and mothers – meaning I have experience working with different skin types, ethnicity and varying ages. I know what will look gorgeous on a bride in her 20’s and sophisticated on a lady in her 60’s and the differences required in products and technique.

3. The makeup kit. I spend about 80% of any earnings on maintaining my makeup kit. This includes regularly purchasing new products, replacing short term usage products such as mascaras, the constant buying of false eyelashes and maintaining the brushes.

4. Travel. Not the most glamorous part of the job but obviously a necessity. Please note I would be more than happy to travel to your wedding if you’re getting married in the Bahamas!

5. And finally, you wouldn’t believe the time I spend filling out paperwork! x

2020 Weddings!

January 9, 2020

Getting married in 2020 and still need a hair and makeup artist to compliment your big day? Then get in touch either via my website’s contact page, or by sending me an email to hello@francesmooremua.co.uk
£100 deposit secures your special date x

Sarah’s country wedding

January 2, 2020

Last August I had the enormous pleasure of doing the bridal makeup for Sarah, after creating a makeup design for her engagement shoot a couple of months previous to her wedding. Sarah was in two minds what she wanted to go for with her bridal makeup – pinks or browns for the eyes. So after her trial we decided to create one of each eye! This gave Sarah the opportunity to really see what she wanted within a short space of time.

In the end Sarah made a decision to go with a subtle brown shade with a flawless face base and muted pink lips x

Images: Tash & Will Photography Makeup: Frances Moore MUA Hair: Riot Hairdressing

REPOST//The big questions – No. 1: Should you hire a makeup artist for your wedding?

December 28, 2019

How to extend the life of your bridal perfume

December 18, 2019

I am a HUGE fan of perfume. I love having a choice between scents to match my mood, occasion or even outfit. But how can you make that gorgeous smell last all day? Well, I’ve complied a list of top tips on how to do just that. Hope you enjoy! x

5 Top Tips to extend the life of your perfume

1. Once you have your perfect bridal perfume don’t put it in direct sunlight, or in warm/damp place like the bathroom. The heat will break down the scent and lessen the quality. Instead pop it in a draw, or on top of a wardrobe away from windows.

2. Rub a little vaseline on your pulse points, as this will hold the scent better on your skin and for longer.

3. Pop your perfume on right after getting out of the shower, and before getting dressed. The moisture from the shower will help to lock in the scent – and putting your perfume on before dressing will stop any staining coming through on your wedding jewellery and dress!

4. For a lighter scent, spray in mid air and walk through the mist. The fragrance will distribute evenly over the body and leave a hint of scent. Perfect for if you have a very heady perfume.

5. Don’t rub your wrists together after applying perfume. This squashes the top notes and makes them disappear faster resulting in a fragrance that doesn’t last the morning!

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