A little prep goes a long way to make sure your hair and makeup look (and last!) their absolute best through all the happy tears, hugs and dance moves!
Don't forget to share with your VIP's!
Don't forget to share with your VIP's!
Skincare and Makeup Preparation
- Gentle exfoliation - it's always a good idea to do this as well as any dermaplaning 24 - 48 hours beforehand to ensure makeup goes on smoothly to help it last longer.
- Wash/cleanse your face and remove all traces of any long lasting lippy and waterproof mascara so that we have a nice clean blank canvas to work on.
- Apply your usual face serum + day creams as long as it's been tried and tested with makeup. If in doubt - skip this step and we'll select the correct skincare for your skin type.
- TOP TIP: Don't use body cream or night cream as a substitute for face cream as this will be too rich for the makeup to sit on and your makeup will slide right off quicker than a prosecco fulled promise at 2am!
Worried about getting sunburnt? Rest assured that we have SPF for your face readily packed too!
Whoops - sunburnt already? Check out our blog post Sunburn at the Altar for some quick help tips!
Our Wish List...
WINDOW or CONSERVATORY...
Applying your makeup in natural daylight is a winner. If you've booked a photographer they will appreciate this for a nice natural getting ready photo too.
KITCHEN BAR STOOL or DINING CHAIR
We want you to be comfortable when having your makeup applied so a chair with back support will do the trick nicely.
If you've a large wedding party we'll need more than 1 chair as not all of our artists/stylists are able to bring their own.
A TABLE
Ideally a large dining table or work top to pop our products works wonders but we understand this isn't always possible.
If you could clear some space on a coffee table/side table/foot stool instead this would be grand.
POWER for HAIR APPLIANCES
Our hairstylists will need access to a spare plug socket or two to plug in their heated appliances.
FLOOR, DESK or HANDHELD FAN
During the Summer months it can get pretty warm whilst getting you ready so if there's no air con a fan or two can come in super handy. Sometimes you'll find a floor fan tucked away in your hotel wardrobe.
TIP: If you're staying at a hotel it's always asking at the reception desk if they can help you out with a fan the night before so that you're already prepared.
Applying your makeup in natural daylight is a winner. If you've booked a photographer they will appreciate this for a nice natural getting ready photo too.
KITCHEN BAR STOOL or DINING CHAIR
We want you to be comfortable when having your makeup applied so a chair with back support will do the trick nicely.
If you've a large wedding party we'll need more than 1 chair as not all of our artists/stylists are able to bring their own.
A TABLE
Ideally a large dining table or work top to pop our products works wonders but we understand this isn't always possible.
If you could clear some space on a coffee table/side table/foot stool instead this would be grand.
POWER for HAIR APPLIANCES
Our hairstylists will need access to a spare plug socket or two to plug in their heated appliances.
FLOOR, DESK or HANDHELD FAN
During the Summer months it can get pretty warm whilst getting you ready so if there's no air con a fan or two can come in super handy. Sometimes you'll find a floor fan tucked away in your hotel wardrobe.
TIP: If you're staying at a hotel it's always asking at the reception desk if they can help you out with a fan the night before so that you're already prepared.
Hair Preparation and What to Wear
- Wash your hair the day or evening beforehand and ensure it is fully dried on the morning (unless otherwise recommended by your stylist).
- Skip heavy oils or leave in products that can weigh it down (again, unless otherwise recommended by your Stylist)
- Blow dry only? Washed and 80% towel dried hair is peach!
- What to wear? A dressing gown, zip up hoody, shirt or loose fitting top does the job nicely to avoid messing up your freshly styled hair or smudging your makeup on a tight fitting tee.
- Wearing a strapless, low back or bardot style neckline? You may want to remove your bra to avoid any bra strap print marks for when you slip on your dress. These always take ages to disappear!
Order of Service
As we offer a relaxed and laid back approach to getting ready we don't tend to prepare a strict timeline as these tend to cause more stress than a wedding day seating plan! However, if you'd like us to prepare one we can.
Some services will take longer/shorter than others but generally we allow 30 - 45 minutes per service and 1 hour per service for brides or special occasion hair and makeup.
As a rough guide we like to carry out hair and makeup in the following order:
1. Mums + Guests
2. Bridesmaids or Groomsmaids
3. Bride
4. Maid or Matron of Honour
5. Flower Girls
Note that Flower Girls tend to get very excitable and find it hard to sit still afterwards which is why we style them last!
If anyone has any special requirements such as a medical condition or a baby to feed we always try to be flexible and work around this.
Please let us know in advance where possible so we can plan for this.
Some services will take longer/shorter than others but generally we allow 30 - 45 minutes per service and 1 hour per service for brides or special occasion hair and makeup.
As a rough guide we like to carry out hair and makeup in the following order:
1. Mums + Guests
2. Bridesmaids or Groomsmaids
3. Bride
4. Maid or Matron of Honour
5. Flower Girls
Note that Flower Girls tend to get very excitable and find it hard to sit still afterwards which is why we style them last!
If anyone has any special requirements such as a medical condition or a baby to feed we always try to be flexible and work around this.
Please let us know in advance where possible so we can plan for this.
Wedding Prep in Hayling Island
Last Minute Touch Ups
We aim to have you ready at least 1 hour prior to your event.
We allow some buffer time to make a final check before saying goodbye to ensure that you are all happy with your final look. If you're not feeling something, say it! We'd much rather tweak a lip than let you quietly hate it all day!
We'll make sure your hair is picture perfect and that your lipstick is freshly applied and mop up any makeup mishaps such as smudged mascara.
Some of our artists also carry mini touch up kits or lipsticks and lashes for you and your wedding party to purchase.
Please speak to our artist directly at the time for prices.
Please have bangers and mash (cash!) available for any impromptu purchases as not all of our artists and stylists have the facility to accept payment by card.
Otherwise you'll need to remember to bring your own lip product so you can re-apply if needed.
We allow some buffer time to make a final check before saying goodbye to ensure that you are all happy with your final look. If you're not feeling something, say it! We'd much rather tweak a lip than let you quietly hate it all day!
We'll make sure your hair is picture perfect and that your lipstick is freshly applied and mop up any makeup mishaps such as smudged mascara.
Some of our artists also carry mini touch up kits or lipsticks and lashes for you and your wedding party to purchase.
Please speak to our artist directly at the time for prices.
Please have bangers and mash (cash!) available for any impromptu purchases as not all of our artists and stylists have the facility to accept payment by card.
Otherwise you'll need to remember to bring your own lip product so you can re-apply if needed.
Wedding Makeup at Kingston Country Courtyard
Tissues and Straws
Although we use long lasting primers, powders and setting sprays you may want to arm yourself with a couple of essential products to preserve your makeup throughout the day - straws and tissues!
Straws: For you to sip your drink through whilst getting ready to avoid your lippy from slipping off.
Tissues: If you're prone to oily skin, you can use it to dab away at your T Zone if you start to shine or if you're hit with a wave of emotions!
Straws: For you to sip your drink through whilst getting ready to avoid your lippy from slipping off.
Tissues: If you're prone to oily skin, you can use it to dab away at your T Zone if you start to shine or if you're hit with a wave of emotions!
Image: Kirsty Louise Photo
Hide and Seek!
Whilst we love a game of Hide and Seek it's not so fun taking part on your wedding day! If your house or venue is trickier to find than the perfect nude lipstick - here's a couple of tips!
For peace of mind you might want to take a note of all of your key wedding suppliers contact numbers in one central place to pass on to your wedding party for any last minute thoughts that you need to communicate.
Olga can be reached by phone 07787 566564.
- Tying a balloon to a nearby lamp post or mocking up a handwritten wedding sign is a simple and inexpensive way for all the important people on your wedding morning to find you.
- Alternatively, flip us an email no later than the day before with a short description of how to find you and any landmarks to look out for as well as any security codes/gate codes for us to gain access.
- Staying at a Hotel? Let us know your Room Number once you've checked in. If your room is named rather than numbered it's super handy to let us know which floor you're on so we're not dragging our kits up and down the stairs like gym equipment!
For peace of mind you might want to take a note of all of your key wedding suppliers contact numbers in one central place to pass on to your wedding party for any last minute thoughts that you need to communicate.
Olga can be reached by phone 07787 566564.
Keep calm and have your play list ready! This is your time to relax and enjoy the pampering before the party starts!
Oh and finally........if you're after good weather for your wedding - superstition is to bury a sausage the night before!
Oh and finally........if you're after good weather for your wedding - superstition is to bury a sausage the night before!
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Olga 07787 566564
By Appointment only: William Court, 13a Sandringham Road, Poole BH14 8TH
Parkstone Train Station: 0.4 miles
Poole Train Station: 2.2 miles
Bus: Number 20 to Penn Hill Avenue or M1, M2 to Marlborough Road or Ashley Cross Post Office
By Appointment only: William Court, 13a Sandringham Road, Poole BH14 8TH
Parkstone Train Station: 0.4 miles
Poole Train Station: 2.2 miles
Bus: Number 20 to Penn Hill Avenue or M1, M2 to Marlborough Road or Ashley Cross Post Office