Planning a wedding can feel like juggling a million things at once, with each decision adding a new layer to your big day. Amongst the dress shopping, venue hunting, and guest list wrangling, booking your wedding hair and makeup artist is a crucial step in creating the look you’ve always dreamed of. But when should you book this essential service?

This year has seen another incredible milestone for Lucent Hair & Makeup! I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been awarded Highly Commended Makeup Artist of the Year for the South East at The Wedding Industry Awards 2025.

Your wedding morning should be a calm, enjoyable experience, filled with moments of excitement and joy as you prepare for the big day. As a bridal hair and makeup artist who has been part of hundreds of wedding mornings, I know a thing or two about how to plan for a calm and beautiful wedding morning!

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How to strike the perfect balance between your comfort zone and your dream makeup vision.

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Beat the heat with these tips to help you tackle hot weather wedding woes and ensure you remain picture-perfect from morning till night.

A simple guide to the dos and don’ts of bridal makeup.

How to choose a makeup look for your wedding day and what to consider.