Testimonials

Bridal makeup artist and hair stylist in London, Sussex and Surrey

(c) Victoria Somerset-How Photography

“As someone who wears very little make-up, I was thrilled with how beautiful and how much like ‘me’ I felt. I got so many compliments and felt so confident, thanks to you” – Bo Johnson 

“From the bottom of my heart I would like to say thank you – everything was just perfect. You are very professional, talented and kind, and having you around made everybody feel calm and relaxed” – Kate Lechowicz

“My make-up was absolutely flawless and lasted all day” – Elizabeth Ashdown 

“Catherine was super responsive and lovely. We didn’t get a chance to do a trial, but she executed it perfectly. I couldn’t have been happier with the end result and received many compliments” – Marie Gaschignard

“You really are very talented, and I’d recommend you in a heartbeat to anyone”- Sarah Haines

“My husband was blown away! My hair and make-up stayed perfect all day – even at 3am it was still brilliant”- Joanne Robson 

“My fiance loved my hair and make-up and I got so many compliments from our guests.  Thank you for making me feel like a princess!”- Michelle Thomas 

“I felt absolutely gorgeous! Catherine listened to what I wanted and created a look that made me feel like myself but at my very best. She was professional to deal with, friendly and a super calm presence on the wedding morning. I would not hesitate to recommend her” – Cathryn Kay

“Catherine was a delight to deal with and a true professional. My trial was really enjoyable and I came away after several hours in Catherine’s amazing hands feeling confident and happy about how I would look on my wedding day. I absolutely adored the make-up she did for me on the actual day, it was beautiful. Thanks Catherine – you have the magic touch!” – Sarah O’Sullivan

Bridal makeup and hair styling in London, Surrey and Sussex

(c) Big Day Photography

“I highly recommend Catherine. She’s the ultimate professional, created looks we all loved and was a wonderfully calming presence throughout the morning. I also liked that she asked for lots of feedback, really listened and put me at ease” – Susanna Rowlands

“I am eternally grateful for your amazing skills! I cannot thank you enough for helping me look my best. You have a very special talent” – Laurel Albiston 

“Catherine was utterly wonderful. She put me at ease, really listened and took on board my thoughts and wishes” – Victoria Barton

“Catherine was recommended to me, and I couldn’t have been happier with her services. A real benefit of using Catherine was that she is skilled in both make up and hair, which made organising my wedding much easier” – Sarah King

“Catherine immediately got what I wanted. I had so many compliments. Everything was perfect!” – Claudia Moscone

“Catherine was really amazing on my wedding day. She was super calm, and I was really impressed with the range of products she had, really high quality and modern brands. She really listened to what I wanted and got the perfect balance of stunning make-up but that still looked like me. I honestly couldn’t recommend her enough” – Laura Pearce

“You were brilliant.  Everyone loved the results and it made us all feel even more special” – Lauren Patel

“I can’t believe how well the make-up lasted and looked throughout the day! It was so hot and humid all day, and my make-up just stayed in place and looked exactly as I wanted it in the photos – really natural and flawless. Thanks too for being such a calming, grounding presence in the morning. You were so lovely to spend time with and helped keep things chilled!” – Emily Thomas

Makeup artist in London and Surrey

(c) Gyan Gurung Photography

“You did an amazing job and to top it off it was fun having you there on the morning. I normally hate having my photo taken but really enjoyed it that day as I felt really happy and confident in myself! I’ll definitely be recommending you” – Laura Newton

“I was initially drawn to Catherine’s work because the end result was very natural and that was exactly how I wanted my make up to look. I was not disappointed! In fact I would go so far as to say that her work ensured the photos were simply outstanding. She made my make-up ‘camera proof’ and it looked fabulous. Thank you very much Catherine; your work was faultless and I’d strongly recommend you to anyone” – Andrea Lee

“You’re a brilliant artist and I love your style, you gave me the look I wanted and were so friendly and professional throughout” – Anu Pattni

“You made us all look amazing on Saturday. We looked just like ourselves but SO much better!” – Laura Pym

“The morning ran so smoothly thanks to you…I felt very relaxed and was able to enjoy myself! Everyone commented on how professional you were and everyone was very pleased with their make-up” – Hayley Williams

“I thought everyone looked just amazing – I would love it if you did my make-up all the time!” – Sherry Francis

“I found Catherine’s make-up and hair skills exemplary…she combines professionalism, care and consideration in her work, and her good humour made the time relaxing and special for me.” – Susannah Faithfull

“Catherine had a great selection of products and palettes of every colour, and every make-up brush imaginable! I couldn’t have been more pleased with the outcome. I just wanted to look myself (well a little enhanced) and this is exactly how I looked and felt. In short, she was lovely and I was delighted to have her do my make-up on my wedding day. I can’t recommend Catherine enough.” – Victoria Miles

“Catherine was very patient both at the consultation and on my big day. Being an older bride, she put me at ease and gave me a very flattering look. She made me feel like a beautiful bride and everyone commented on how natural the look was.” – Gillian Youngs

Bridal makeup and hair styling in London, Surrey and Sussex

(c) Kat Hill Photography

“The make up lasted until midnight and I had no touching up to do apart from minimal lipstick. Thank you for blending into the family chaos and providing a haven of serenity. I would not hesitate to recommend your services” – Deborah Brown

“My make-up was out of this world, I couldn’t have asked for anything better. I looked absolutely amazing” – Megan Griffith

“I turned and looked in the mirror on my wedding day morning and was amazed! I can’t thank Catherine enough for all her help…she made me look beautiful” – Helen Moloney

“Throughout the whole experience, Catherine was brilliant to work with, and a very calming influence on the day. I would wholeheartedly recommend her” – Anna Clemenson

“Catherine worked non-stop to make sure we looked absolutely perfect. Communication throughout the planning process was very professional, and I felt I could really rely on her” – Natalie Arghebant 

“I had so many compliments thanks to her superb work! An absolute star, I can’t recommend her highly enough!”- Laura Woods

“After discussing the sort of look I was after, I was so pleased and impressed with what Catherine created at my make-up trial. On the day of my wedding Catherine was fantastic and did such an amazing job to recreate the exact look I was after, making me feel really calm and pampered in the process. And my make-up stayed put all day and night! Brilliant make-up artist and she was so lovely, accommodating and calming to deal with” – Amy Welch

“As someone who rarely wears any make-up I was really apprehensive about looking too ‘different’ on my wedding day, but everyone commented on our natural my make-up looked, and the photos really came out so well! Catherine was so friendly and helpful on the wedding morning and I’m so happy I found her!” – Natasha Johnson

“Thank you again for the best bridal makeup and hair experience I could have imagined” – Saachi Sen

Bridal makeup and hair styling in London, Surrey and Sussex

(c) Kat Hill Photography

I honestly couldn’t be happier with Catherine’s work. My make-up was beautiful and natural, and my hair was flawless and stayed in place the whole night!” – Vicky Gkountoumi

Catherine did a brilliant job – I felt so beautiful, with all my features enhanced, whilst also feeling completely comfortable and like myself. We all had fun and felt pampered on the morning of the wedding, which was a real treat – Helena Howard

Even though we didn’t have time for a trial, Catherine absolutely nailed it! She’s very professional and efficient, yet calm and reassuring, which made the whole process stress-free – Christina Chaidemenou

I was so pleased with the whole experience. Catherine was responsive from the start and very organised, which put me at ease. My hair looked beautiful, and it lasted all day and night. My bridesmaids and my mum also received many compliments on their hair – Lordi Anne

During the trial, Catherine suggested some small (but impactful) make-up tweaks I hadn’t considered, and was able to accommodate my request for using vegan/cruelty-free products. I felt amazing – while still feeling very much like my natural self – and the make-up stayed put and photographed really well. I’m so pleased I went with her as my wedding make-up artist and can’t recommend her highly enough – Megan Sutton