On your wedding day, looking and feeling fabulous is non-negotiable! As a bridal hair and makeup specialist, I understand the importance of ensuring you not only look absolutely stunning on your big day, but also radiate confidence.
I`ll journey to your wedding venue or chosen getting-ready spot to create beautiful bridal hair and makeup for yourself and other guests. My experience of working with brides ensures everyone will be ready in plenty of time, to create a relaxed experience and eliminate any stress. After everyone is rocking gorgeous locks, I will be on hand to help with putting the veil in, fastening hair accessories + lipstick retouches. Ultimately, my main focus is to provide you with a wedding morning to both cherish and remember.
WEDDINGS
"I had such a great experience with Ria, starting from the first message exchange to her zipping up my dress just before the ceremony! The communication was always straightforward and prompt, and even without meeting me in person before the wedding day, Ria delivered exactly what I wanted just from seeing the inspirational pictures. Ria is so professional and talented and I can`t recommend her enough to all the brides to be. She made me look like a real princess in no time and I am forever thankful for her help in making my wedding day memorable."
-Elisa
"As soon as I found Ria's website I fell in love with her work. She works with so many different styles of hair, which I haven't seen much of in my searches. I messaged in January 2024, and since then it's been nothing but lovely and timely messages. When we met for the first time, she was so lovely and made me feel so comfortable and loved the hair trial. We tried two hairstyles that we both absolutely loved and we decided to do a makeup trial together which went amazingly, and I was so pleased that we were set in terms of hair and makeup months ahead of the wedding. When I went to get my hair redone for the second hairstyle, it was just the two of us after the initial madness of the wedding day and it was so lovely to be able to get my hair done while I was feeling less stressed. Even following the wedding day, we had a couple of messages back and forth and I would love if our paths crossed again someday soon! If you are wondering where to get your hair and makeup done for your wedding, it's a no brainer to message Ria!! <3"
-Sasha
"Ria did such an amazing job on my wedding hair and makeup, I absolutely loved it and had such wonderful compliments on it. She also did a wonderful job on bridesmaids and it was really lovely to hang out with her on the big day! Would 100% recommend, she`s a lovely person and so so good at her job- I was clueless going to the trial and she gave me brilliant advice and inspiration."
-Sian
"Ria was amazing, when organising a wedding it makes such a difference to a) have someone respond to you really quickly with any questions you might have. And b) makes you feel so at ease about the whole process. Ria did both of those things from the first email. We booked her for 2 bridal hairs, 2 bridal make ups, and 2 mother of the brides. She got both of our vibes straight away and we loved having her there on our wedding morning chatting away and having a great time. Our hair and make up looked amazing and stayed all night even through vigorous dancing! I can't recommend enough!"
-Ruadhan + Emily
"Ria was an absolute pleasure to work with! We had incorporated some Chinese traditions to our day which made it quite an early start. We didn’t have a chance to do a trial before hand because I was coming from NY. While she worked on my hair she walked me through it constantly checking if I was happy with how it was shaping up. She really nailed it with the example I showed her, giving my sleek black hair dimension and volume in a gorgeous updo."
-Nelina
"Had my hair done for the first time with Ria, and the results were absolutely beautiful! She is such a professional, my hair lasted all day, and was done exactly how I wanted it. She made me feel so comfortable and confident for my special occasion. 5*’s all round! Would love to have her again!"
-Sadia
"Ria was absolutely brilliant from start to finish from the booking to the wedding day! She was great at communicating and I couldn't have asked for a nicer person to do my hair. She did my hair and 4 bridesmaids, nothing was too much and was so accommodating, and was a lovely calming presence on the day. Can't recommend enough :) thank you Ria!"
-Alyson
"If anyone needs a bridal Hair stylist, Ria is the person to go to. I had booked Ria for my 2025 wedding however, things changed and i was getting married in 2024! Ria was so supportive and available for my wedding with the change of date she made sure it could all work out. She is so friendly and inviting on a home trial visit which was spent trying the bridal hair and talking all things wedding so she has a great understanding and feel for how you want your special day. On my special day she arrived so early to do myself and 6 bridesmaids hair and 3 makeups!
So organised, friendly, reliable, great communication. I couldn't of had my wedding without her and im forever grateful!"
-Nadine
"Wow! What can say, Ria is truly a kind, loving, Talented hair and make up artist, with so much creativity and passion! So much hard work, time and effort goes into what she does. Communication and pre appointments were fantastic from the very beginning, so professional and well organised, she is honestly amazing!! The results I had were a dream a come true, I couldn’t have asked for anyone better, even down to the bridesmaids hair so beautiful. I had a Disney tangled themed wedding and the ideas and suggestions she helped me with were so on point, I felt so relaxed and at ease and stress free with organising. Our guests were highly praising how beautiful Ria’s work was through out the day, I would highly recommend Ria in a heartbeat.
Thank you for making our day extra special. 💜"
-Francesca
"Ria was absolutely fabulous! We had an amazing trial and then we spoke about a few changes (not that there were many!) and it was such a lovely experience. On the day she was also amazing! We were getting ready in a tent but that didn’t stop her. She did all 5 bridesmaids, my mother in law, and me all in plenty of time for the ceremony. My mum asked on the day whether she could have her fringe doing as it had dried funny and Ria was happy to help. She also did some last minute touch ups on everyone due to the rain. The weather meant that some of our curls started dropping really quickly but she had us back in her chair making sure they would last all day! We all loved our hair and she was also a fabulous person to have with us."
-Ella
"I would highly recommend Ria to anybody, she is super organised, exceptionally talented and a very calming presence on the day. Ria’s style is very natural and made me feel comfortable and confident which was lovely!"
-Hannah
"Ria did my wedding hair and my bridesmaids and mum’s hair too. I went for a trial a couple of months before my wedding and Ria was really friendly and asked lots of questions to understand what I envisioned for my wedding hair and how my hair usually behaved e.g. did it hold curls well. I was really happy with the results of the trail and Ria asked me to feedback on how it held up so any necessary changes could be made to the day. Ria was lovely to have there on my wedding morning, she was calm, friendly and worked quickly but carefully. We were all really happy with our hair. Three of us had curls and all had very straight hair that could sometimes be temperamental about holding curls. Ria managed to get the curls to survive the whole day, including a fair bit of wind and a lot of dancing!"
-Rebecca F
"Ria was my hair stylist for our wedding (bride and bridesmaids) and I would highly recommend her! She was relaxed and friendly and her hair styling was amazing- we all had so many compliments throughout the day thanks to her efforts!"
-Bethany
"Ria did my hair and make up for my wedding day and I couldn't rate her highly enough! I loved my hairstyle, it was exactly what I wanted. I was really worried about having my make up done as I have never had it done professionally before and had no idea what I wanted or expected. Ria put me completely at ease and tried out lots of different things on me and I was really happy with my look on the day. Not only that, but helping to zip me up, putting my veil on and helping out with my jewellery dramas! Thank you so much Ria 🙂"
-Vicci
"Ria was kind, professional and creative. I was open to ideas for my bridal hair as I wasn't 100% sure what I wanted and Ria helped to create my perfect look. She was really easy to talk to and made myself and all my bridesmaids really comfortable on the big day."
-Indya
"Ria did an amazing job with my bridal hair as well as my mom and my aunt’s. Everything from the organising and communication was very professional but also laid-back. Ria is warm and friendly, and a very talented hair stylist. She really listened and perfectly captured what I was looking for in my wedding hairstyle. It was comfortable and held completely throughout the day as well. Highly recommended!"
-Jess
"Where do I start.... Ria is the most kindest thoughtful selfless lady you will ever meet. Ria made me and my bridal party feel so comfortable and at ease about everything, she knew exactly what she was doing. All I did was show her a couple of pictures for myself and bridesmaids and just like that she got it and she was even better than the pictures. Ria took care of me, my 3 bridesmaids and maid of honour and made sure everything was perfect right till the very last minute. The amount of compliments I am still getting from people about my hair is unreal. But you know what the best thing was, this amazing lady done all this for me as a gift. Ria heard that I am terminally ill and offered her help to give me a day to remember and boy did she do that, I have never ever had my hair done up like that before and Ria certainly didn't disappoint. Ria made me look and feel amazing and to say thank you doesn't even come close to what she deserves. If you have any doubts when choosing a stylist, choose Ria and all those doubts will disappear the moment you meet her."
-Toni
"Ria is brilliant, I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding stylist. I booked her for myself and 4 bridesmaids and the hair was exactly what I wanted. Ria is really efficient and organised allowing plenty of time for touch ups before the ceremony making sure everyone was relaxed and feeling confident."
-Helen
"Ria was a wonderful stylist and was an integral part of the day. The quality of her work was excellent; from bride to bridesmaids to mother of the bride she knew just what would suit everyone. We cannot recommend her highly enough."
-Sally
"Ria was amazing! Such a kind and calm presence when getting ready. She was able to adjust for each bridesmaids needs and hair type and gave everyone exactly what they were looking for. Our hair held up all day and all through the night. It was perfect! Thank you so much for doing such a great job 💖"
-Kirsten
"Ria did a wonderful job on my bridal hair and bridesmaids too. Even when I was changing my mind left right and centre, including on wedding morning (!), she was so accommodating and that was really appreciated. My classic updo looked beautiful and stayed in for two days straight! 🧡"
-Rebecca C
HAIR AND MAKEUP PREVIEW SESSIONS
Firstly, a preview session is not a necessity. If you do not wish to add a bridal hair and makeup preview to your booking, I will offer to the option of a telephone consultation instead.
Your bridal preview session is a chance to try out your chosen style before the big day. We will be able to discuss your options and decide on the hair and makeup look that is most authentically you.
Preview sessions are held in my home address in Newport,South Wales but I may be able to travel if needed. Your preview session will typically last around an hour and a half per service.
When looking online for wedding hair and makeup inspiration, it can be difficult to navigate through hundreds of photos. At the preview session before beginning your hairstyle or makeup, I will conduct a thorough consultation. Throughout the styling process, I will ensure you are happy at each stage and allow time to tailor the look.
WHAT IF I AM UNSURE ON THE STYLE I WOULD LIKE?
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM MY PREVIEW SESSION?
LETS TALK PREVIEW SESSIONS!
for your bridal hair preview:
for your bridal makeup preview:
~ Please arrive with clean + dry hair. I recommend washing your hair the night before to remove any natural oils or product buildup, as this can affect styling and hold.
~ If you already have your hair accessories/veil, please bring them with you to the preview session.
~ When selecting inspiration pictures, look for wedding hairstyles that match your hair type and colour. This will give you a more accurate idea of achievable results.
~ Please arrive with a fresh, makeup-free face to the preview session.
~ To achieve the best makeup results, cleanse and moisturise your face on the day of the preview session.
~ When selecting inspiration pictures, opt for images without filters or Photoshop alterations, always keeping in mind that natural skin is beautiful + authentic and will always have texture.
top tips!
~ Wear something either white, or light in colour, to get the best idea of how the overall look will come together on your wedding day. If your outfit is not white, wear something the colour of your outfit.
~ Get date night arranged on the same day as your preview session! Wearing the hair and makeup look all day is a great way to see how comfortable it feels + how long it lasts prior to the wedding.
