A Wedding at Bromley Court Hotel

A Wedding at Bromley Court Hotel

Annekas’ Bridal Hair and Make Up

I was excited to work with Anneka as it wasn’t the first time we had met. I provided hair and make up for her sister Michelles wedding previously, and its always such a lovely feeling to know that people were happy with your service – enough so that they would invite you back! Recommendation means the world and its so nice to find myself re visiting past brides when they become bridesmaids – or even having a bride book me because she had experienced my hair and make up services as a bridesmaid in the past!

Annekas wedding took place on 19th February 2016 at The Bromely Court Hotel in Kent. Her theme was white and ice blue and the bridesmaids wore the most beautiful coloured dresses. Anneka herself wore white, of course, and her hair and make up suited her princess dress perfectly. We twisted her long blonde locks into a classic curly bun, dressed in diamante pins, pearl and blue in colour. Anneka opted for airbrush make up, as do so many of my brides. Airbrush make up is high definition make up, it gives a beautifully flawless finish and photographs perfectly. What’s more it lasts all day so I can provide my bride with the assurance that she will look as good as she does at 2pm…at 2am!

As you can see from the photos below, with thanks from Dan Potter photography, the girls looked stunning. I’m so pleased you had such an amazing day Anneka, enjoy Florida ( lucky lady! ) and I wish you both the happiest of happy ever afters!

airbrush make up | Pretty Please by Katie | Kent
bride make up airbrush | Pretty Please by Katie | Kent
Bridesmaids Hair

Bridesmaids Hair

Sometimes my brides are happy to let the bridesmaids decide on their hairstyle , other times they like them all to wear their hair in the same style. Does it matter to you? Here’s some important things to consider when selecting a style for your bridesmaids:

– The colour of their hair. As a general rule more intricate styles will always ‘show up’ better in blonde/lighter hair

-The length of their hair. Do you need to add any hair pieces to ensure all styles look the same weight/height/ size etc?

-Their face shape. maybe it really doesn’t suit your best friend to have her fringe scraped back from her face revealing the eyebrows that she hates…?

-Are they comfortable? You want your professional photos to look good so you want your girls to feel relaxed and comfortable.

-Will it last? If your chief bridesmaid has forever got her hand to her face is it really advisable to leave that bit of hair sweat across her forehead or will she just end up clipping it back?!

-Uniform. Not as in clothes but as in styles – if you are wanting the girls to wear a side bun, which side do you want it to? Do you want them all on the same side? Do you want to split it equally?

-Does it compliment your style? Maybe the most important question of all! You want your bridesmaids to look beautiful but do you want them to have an exact replica of your style? Or if you’re going for something understated do you really want them to have something more statement?

Don’t forget I offer free telephone consultations so if you’d like to discuss any ideas you have in more details please don’t hesitate to get in touch or contact me using the contact page on this website.

What is airbrush make up?

What is airbrush make up?

I decided to train with airbase airbrush make up back in early 2014. I love all things make up so the idea of airbrushing was pretty exciting to me! I loved the idea of a truly hd flawless finish being created in seconds from a few drops of airbase foundation! After seeing the process first hand I was hooked and went ahead and booked my training course.
My training took place in the beautiful Canterbury and within a matter of hours I had learnt the correct application techniques needed to create the beautiful bases I had seen on the tv! Airbase was the official foundation used on itv X factor … And we all know how good they look! Since offering airbase airbrush foundation I have seen a definite increase in my bridal bookings – especially if they know first hand how good the product is! When I demo the airbase product at a wedding fair I’m often surrounded by many brides to be and the air is filled with many “ooooh” ‘s of amazement as they see the transformation happen before their eyes! I have been offering bridal make up in Kent now for almost three years and I am currently offer a free upgrade to airbrush make up for all of my brides. If you’re considering it for your big day please do get in touch! Make sure you take a look at my work on the gallery pages to see the results for yourself!

airbrush make up | Pretty Please by Katie | Kent
Westernhanger Castle Wedding Venue

Westernhanger Castle Wedding Venue

Westernhanger castle is One of the most stunning wedding venues in Kent! Recently under new ownership the beautiful settings and surrounding really are like something from a fairytale! The long private drive, the beautiful marquee and the gazebo all set for an outdoor wedding all add to the magic of this wonderful place!
The building inside is tastefully decorated and pays tribute to many of its original and restored features. The reception rooms down stairs are large enough for a wedding party whilst smaller rooms are available for a more intimate setting.
Westernhanger castle was a firm favourite with me when I did my first wedding there at the beginning of 2014. I had never been to the venue before and didn’t even know it existed! The bridal prep room is one of the most beautiful rooms I have seen in many of the Kent wedding venues I have visited!
The photos below were from the beautiful bride camille. Her wedding morning was a true family celebration and the fact that a lot of the conversation was made in French made it seem all the more romantic! Cami decided to go for a sophisticated updo with intricate details and one of my very favourite accessories- the birdcage veil! Congratulations cami, you made a truly beautiful bride!