Nicola's wedding day
Some wedding mornings feel beautifully calm from start to finish - and Nicola’s was exactly
that.
From the moment she booked, she was relaxed and completely trusting. By the time she walked down the aisle at Lanwades Hall, there hadn’t been a single flicker of stress. Everything felt thoughtful, organised and quietly joyful.
(And it may have helped that her now-husband was very hands-on with the planning - one of the most involved grooms I’ve ever met!)
The venue: Lanwades Hall
Lanwades Hall is a romantic Edwardian country house tucked between Cambridgeshire and Suffolk - elegant, intimate and full of warmth.
The prep spaces are light-filled and peaceful, which made it the perfect setting for a smaller bridal party. With just three bridesmaids and no early start, the whole morning felt unhurried and easy.
For venues like this, makeup needs to feel refined, timeless and softly luminous - enhancing natural light rather than overpowering it.
The bridal vision
Nicola wanted soft glam - glowing skin, delicate definition and a look that felt polished without ever feeling heavy.
Her focus was flawless, radiant skin and beautifully shaped eyes, something that would feel effortless in person but still hold up in close-up photography.
Nothing dramatic. Nothing overdone.
Just elevated, classic bridal beauty.
The makeup look
We created a soft, golden glow:
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Lightweight, luminous base with seamless coverage
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Rose-gold shimmer through the eyes
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Individual lashes for soft, fluttery definition
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Naturally enhanced brows to frame the face
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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk to finish - a bridal favourite for a reason
Everything was layered carefully and locked in for longevity, so her makeup stayed fresh from aisle to afterparty.
The result? Radiant, refined and completely her.
A calm, beautifully run morning
With a smaller bridal party and a well-planned schedule, the morning felt relaxed and intimate.
There was laughter, music playing softly and plenty of time to enjoy the space - no rushing between chairs, no unnecessary pressure.
And that calm energy carried right through the ceremony and into the celebrations.
Planning your wedding at Lanwades Hall?
If you’re getting married at Lanwades Hall in Cambridgeshire or Suffolk and want soft, radiant makeup that enhances your natural beauty - with a calm, organised morning to match - I’d love to hear about your plans.
Every bridal booking includes a preview session and a structured wedding morning schedule, so you can feel completely relaxed from the very first brush stroke.
Hannah x
A note from Nicola
“I booked Hannah for my wedding and she was an absolute dream. She made me feel so beautiful and still like myself. It felt like having a fourth bridesmaid there - so calming and supportive. I couldn’t recommend her enough.”