Yesterday I went up to Chasewater in Cannock for a test shoot… and it was very, very hot! I’m now a little sun burned - my hands especially! - but it’s a beautiful location and we had a fantastic day.
Here’s a little taster of what went on…
Photographer: Hannah-Beth
Model: Cymone Astella
I’ll hopefully update my portfolio with some of the images over the next few weeks.
One of my brides has been featured in April 2008’s Wedding Ideas Magazine! Have a look at pages 172-175 for Joanne & Neil.
Joanne’s beauty tip;
“If you’re not used to wearing very much make-up day-to-day then I would definitely recommend having it done professionally on the day. Not only will it look better than you could have done yourself, but it will also take the strain away when you’re getting ready.”
Photos kindly provided by Your Big Day Photography
Huge thanks to Mark at Mark Betts Photography for allowing me to use this photo of Joanne who married in Kettering back in April.
…since I wrote in this blog. So here I am!
I’ve added lots of new photos to my galleries and have today been over to Coventry to do Gemma’s make-up. Congratulations Gemma!
That’s all I can write for now as I’m getting ready to go out to a stag do this evening… yes, you heard right, I’m going to a stag do!
Sarah x
It has been a mad few weeks with lessons, consultations, bridal makeup and shoots. Plus, we saw some fantastic sunshine which meant that I could do Fiona’s bridal make-up in her parent’s back garden!
Most recently I was at Brownsover Hall for Sarah’s wedding who seemed to be having a fantastic girly morning getting ready with lots of friends.
Congratulations Sarah and Fiona!
On my shopping trip yesterday I decided to treat myself to one of the few luxuries that I enjoy… candles! I was in SpaceNK in Leamington Spa where they introduced me to DayNa Decker candles. The candles are in fantastic green glass jars, are eco friendly and have a wooden wick that crackles as it burns. I bought ‘Violetta’ and it’s gorgeous! I also bought a new Laura Mercier lip gloss that I’m yet to try.
Kit wise, I’m back to lugging a suitcase about as my Make Up For Ever bag broke and has had to be sent back to them… so any new customers if you see a woman with a suitcase approaching your front door it will probably be me!
In other news, my laptop is being sent for repair tomorrow so my internet access will be limited. I will do my best to reply to emails as soon as possible using my husband’s computer.
I hope everyone enjoys their bank holiday weekend 
Sarah x
I would just like to apologise to anyone who has sent me an email over the past 10 days and has not received a response. I was unaware that problems with my website hosting had prevented my emails coming through to me. It is resolved now and I have received all the emails this morning so I will respond to them all by the end of the day.
I am so sorry for the delay in replying to your enquiries, but I hope everyone has been enjoying the glorious sunshine!
Sarah x
I just want to say a massive thank you to the Hair Gallery in Rugby for hosting an amazing Wedding Open Day on Sunday. The day was a great success and it was lovely to meet the team at the Hair Gallery and all the brides that came to make the most of the advice and free booze that was on offer!
For more information about the Hair Gallery, please visit their website.
Don’t forget, I’ll also be exhibiting tomorrow evening (Thursday, 4th April) from 4pm until 10pm at the Granville @ Barford, Warwickshire. It will be the perfect opportunity to meet me for a chat about your wedding and your requirements if you’re thinking about booking me.
I might also treat you to some marshmallows if you show up 
February was jam packed with make-up trials for weddings this year. It’s been fantastic to meet all the brides to be who I have previously only chatted to over the phone or on email. It has quietened now so I can finally catch up with my accounts, paper work… all the boring stuff
It was a brilliant start to March doing Kath’s wedding make-up at Dodmoor House near Weedon, Northants on Saturday. It’s such a beautiful venue, the sun was shining (again!) and Kath was looking gorgeous. Congratulations Kath!
Due to popular demand I have introduced two new wedding and special occasion services.
The first one being a complete personal assistant service on the wedding morning. After applying your make-up I will be available to help you get dressed, pack your hand bag, make phone calls, organise the bridal party, make drinks, help you and your dress into your car and lock up your house… whatever you need help with! This service will be available for an extra £25 (for upto 45 minutes) and will ensure that the morning runs smoothly and stress free.
The second new service is the Evening Make-up Service where I can return to you to create a different look for your party and/or provide a ‘freshen up’ service for you and your guests. Usually the freshen up service is offered in the ladies’ Powder Room or in a room provided by your venue. This service is calculated based on your individual requirements, so please get in touch if you would like a quote. It’s definitely a service that will impress your guests!
Sarah Collins Make-up Artist is now on Facebook! Inbetween poking people and petting your fluff friend why not become a fan of Sarah Collins!
The page includes a review feature so if you’ve used my services and would like to let everyone know what you thought, please go ahead and rate the service you received.
And I’d also like to take the opportunity to apologise to any Internet Explorer users who may have experienced difficulties viewing my website recently. The problems have hopefully been resolved now, but if you notice anything strange, please do let me know.
