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A woman wearing a white v-neck bridal gown with appliqué flowers lies on a piano. She holds a small bouquet of flowers gazing into the camera

Mels Brides

Luxury hair and bridal makeup services

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A bride is holding a small bouquet of white and pink roses. her back is facing the camera as she looks over her shoulder smiling. She is standing on a traveled path with a church in the background. She is east asian decent.
A black couple is walking holding hand and smiling. He wears a dark grey suit and she wears a white bridal suit with a long white jacket. Her hair is short black and curly with a decorative hair slide. Its a sunny day as they walk through an orangery.
A young bride is wearing a white sequinned halter neck wedding dress with a train. Her hair is decorated with a pearl hair pin. she is standing in front of a window with a flower arrangement on the floor.
A young woman is wearing a halter neck wedding dress that is embellished with white flowers and sequins. Her hair is a in a low bun and wears natural makeup. She is holding whit flowers with green foliage, gazing out of the window. She is of asian decent.
Asian bride in a white embroidered dress with sleeves holds a small bouquet of flowers. She has long straight black hair with a middle parting. A white fireplace with flowers decorated along the top is in the background.
A bride with light auburn hair cut in a bob is sitting on a piano in a wedding dress. She turns to face the camera.
A bride with brown curly hair styled in a bridal undo is standing outside with greenery behind her. She is wearing a strapless wedding dress with a veil. She holds a bouquet of flowers with pink and orange roses and eucalyptus.
A bride with curly brown hair styled in a bridal undo is standing next to the window with the green scenery behind her. She is wearing a strapless wedding dress holding a bouquet of pink and orange roses with eucalyptus.
A bride stands in the middle between her mother and mother-in-law. The bride holds a bouquet of roses.
A couple are sitting cuddled together. She is blonde wearing a white bridal jumpsuit with a white hat that has a small veil. He is black wearing a burgundy blazer with a white buttoned up shirt with a yellow flower in the pocket hole.
A newly married couple are standing together smiling at the camera. He is wearing a blue suit with a burgundy tie. She wears a V neck sleeveless wedding dress. Her hair is swept to the side in a braid. They are standing outside on a sunny autumn day.
A south east asian bride wears a short white halter neck dress with a veil. She holds a bouquet of small white flowers on one hand and holds her husband hand which is reached out to her.
A blonde bride is wearing a V neck white wedding dress with appliqué flowers. She is wearing a pearl necklace with a decorative hair vine on her head. Her eyes are closed and you can see her soft bridal eyeshadow makeup.
A black couple are in a loving embrace. Her hair is light auburn with curls. She has her arms draped over his shoulders holding white roses.
A black couple stand facing each other holding hands. They are dancing. He wears a white waistcoat and shirt with a gold bow tie. She wears a w white wedding dress
A couple are standing facing each other holding hands smiling. He wears a dark grey suit with a green tie. He has a short beard. She wears a simple white dress with short sleeves. Her hair is long, black and curly and wears it in a ponytail.
A blonde model is wearing a white blazer over her shoulders. She has her hair in a ponytail with a black ribbon woven through. She wears a white trilby hat with a black ribbon. She stands outside with greenery behind her.
A blonde model is wearing a white trilby hat with a black ribbon. Her hair is in a ponytail and she wears a white leather jacket
A black model is wearing a white one shoulder dress. She has a dry flower crown on her head and a field is behind her
A blonde model is wearing a simple white wedding dress. It has a a white sheer polka dot cape. There are a straw hat with a white ribbon next to her in the background
A mixed race model is wearing a wedding dress with sheer sleeves and a round neckline. She is standing amongst an apple orchard. Her hair is in two braids.
A bride with a short cropped afro is wearing a wedding dress with long sleeves holding a boquet flowers. She is standing in front of a table arrangement. A dry pink flower arrangement is hanging from the ceiling with a brown piano in the background.
A bride with long auburn hair cut with a fringe. She wears red lipstick in a strapless wedding dress holding a floral bouquet of red and peach roses and eucalyptus. She is standing in a park with greenery.
A bride with loosely curled hair wears a wedding dress with short sleeves. She wears a tiara
A south east asian model smiles as she wears a white jacket with feather shoulders. Her dark hair is a loosely curled bob. She is wearing big hoop earrings with pearls dotted through her hair.
A south east asian model wears a white jacket with feather shoulders. Her hair is cut in a bob decorated with pearls. She is wearing big silver hoop earrings sitting on the steps with a floral arrangement around her.
A blonde bride wearing a white bridal halter neck jumpsuit with her hair in loose curls with two silver hair slides smiles at her husband. He is wearing a burgundy suit jacket with a white buttoned up shirt. He has yellow flowers in the buttonhole.

Key Facts

8 reviews
Special Offer

Price Band: ££ - £££

Typical Price: £300

Price Range: £150 - £450

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Features & Services

High volume of artists portfolios

Runway, editorial hair & makeup artist

Offers services at your home, wedding location or abroad

Cruelty free makeup

Manicures & Pedicures

Ability to work with all skin tones and hair types

FAQs

Do you offer trials?

Yes of course! I can offer a trial before securing your wedding date. I’d recommend booking the first trial as soon as possible, just so that your wedding date doesn’t get booked up. Where possible, I will place a hold on your wedding day, but will not be able to secure it until the deposit and wedding contract have been returned.

How far in advance should I book a trial?

I don’t want the first time we meet face to face to be on your wedding day, which is why I think a trial is so important. I recommend we book you in for a trial 4-12 weeks before your wedding day. You’ll also likely have more of an idea of what you’re looking for in terms of look and style once the venue, cake, and decorations, and of course the dress, have been arranged.

How far do you travel?

I’m based in Kent and my team is based in London, Hertfordshire, and Sussex, so we cover the South East at the moment. We’ve done a lot of weddings in Kent and London in particular. If you’ve got your heart set on working with Melinda Bridal but are a bit further afield there is absolutely no harm in asking, we will see what we can do, it might just mean we have to charge for some additional travel and perhaps hotel arrangements.

How much time do you need on my wedding day?

We suggest 90 minutes for bridal makeup and 45-60 minutes for bridal parties. Additional elements such as hair and custom lashes can add some time to your booking. When we are discussing your wedding and the requirements I’ll give you a total time and timings for each person so that you know exactly what will be happening on the day.

Can you stay for the service and evening?

Planning a long day of festivities? Or a lot of your wedding is outside and you’re worried about it staying during unknown wedding conditions. I can be available for makeup retouches throughout the day and night. Changing dress and wanting a brand new look? Well if you can’t do it on your wedding day when can you?! I’d be more than happy to create a second look, just let me know during our initial conversations and I can ensure that this service is quoted for and planned.

Do you offer hair/makeup for the mother of the bride/groom?

Yes we do!

Do you offer hair/makeup for junior bridesmaids/flower girls?

Yes we do!

Can you teach me how to do my own makeup?

I’m available for private online classes, with prices starting at £80 for 2 hours. Or one-to-one in person class. £100 for 2 hours From the comfort of your own home, we can work through a full makeup application together, do a makeup bag detox, and I can recommend products that work for your skin tone and suit your budget. If there’s something, in particular, you’d like to work on such as winged liner or sultry eye classes can be adapted to create an in-depth tutorial for any skills you’re missing but would love to have. I can provide a range of classes which will really heighten your makeup and beauty knowledge.

What brands do you use?

Charlotte Tilbury, Nars, Mac, Laura Mercier, Chanel, Urban Decay, Hourglass, Sam Mcknight, Loreal,

Do you offer airbrush makeup?

No

Do you use cruelty-free brands?

Yes. Ilamasqua, ELF, Tarte, Hourglass

What payment methods do you accept?

Cash or BACS

Do you offer any packages?

Yes we do. We can offer a hair and makeup trial, Hair and makeup on the day of the wedding and 2 other member of your bridal party for £800

About Mels Brides

Melinda Bridal is a wedding makeup business covering London, Kent and the South East. Owner Melinda is a seasoned makeup artist who brings years of industry experience to every client she serves. From soft and romantic to bold and glamorous, Melinda knows how to create your dream bridal look.

I want to elevate your beauty with your bridal look and specialise in creating a natural look. I’ll highlight your natural features and use tones that really compliment your skin. You’ll see that I ask to have a bridal preview in advance of any bridal makeup booking, where we will work together to create your perfect bridal look.

As I came from the world of fashion, having worked in editorial and fashion shows, I know how to create bridal makeup that will photograph well and has staying power. Weddings are long days and I want to help you feel beautiful from start to finish.

Special Guides for Brides Offers

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Instructions

Those who book a hair and makeup service with Melinda Bridal through Guides for Brides, will receive 20% off your their booking. This includes your wedding party too.

Terms and conditions

Must book both a hair and makeup service. Travel fee applies. All bookings must pay a non refundable £50 deposit. This holds the day of your wedding in our diary.

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ROCHESTER, Kent, ME1 2HL, Kent, England

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