A Dream Morning with Emily at St Paul’s Cathedral ✨
When Emily’s enquiry landed in my inbox, I could hardly believe it. A London-based bride, getting married at the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral, and she wanted me to create her hair and makeup for her wedding day? I jumped at the chance and responded immediately.
Emily had done her homework and knew exactly what she wanted — remember the Sophia Richie bun? Divine. Paired with natural, timeless beauty, it’s my ultimate combination and exactly the kind of bride I live for: sleek, polished buns and fresh, glowing faces.
The Trial
I traveled up to Emily’s location for her trial — the same place she would be getting ready on the big day. Together, we curated a look that perfectly suited her features, her style, and the grandeur of her venue.
Hair
Emily’s hairstyle was a sleek, shiny bun, designed to leave space for her veil at the back while remaining easy to remove without disturbing the style later on. My go-to products for this look were Moroccan Oil Mousse and a Denman boar bristle brush, giving her hair shine, hold, and movement.
Makeup
Bobbi Brown face base and serum
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation, blended seamlessly with a damp beauty blender
Nudestix blush in ‘In the Nude’
Charlotte Tilbury Champagne Cream Shadow
Pillow Talk Lipstick
Mascara and individual lashes
Hourglass palette for light and radiance
The result? Fresh, luminous, and perfectly timeless — just like Emily had envisioned.
Dress & Flowers
Emily’s dress, from Essence of Australia via Angelica Bridal Curve, was kept a surprise right up until the very end — and I absolutely loved that little reveal! The floral arrangements, by The Floral Decor, complemented the elegance of St Paul’s Cathedral beautifully.
The Bridal Party
Emily had two bridesmaids, both of whom I had the pleasure of styling: one with a glossy, bouncy blowout and the other with a textured half-up style. Both looked effortlessly chic and complemented Emily’s sleek bun perfectly. I also had the honour of doing hair and makeup for Emily’s mum, rounding out the bridal party with a polished, cohesive look.
A Sweet Surprise
Just before leaving for the ceremony, the girls gifted Emily a small book of candid snaps from the morning, captured on a Polaroid camera. I hadn’t seen this before — it was such a thoughtful, heartfelt moment, and Emily absolutely loved it.
The Big Day
From start to finish, Emily’s wedding morning was a dream. St Paul’s Cathedral is a breathtaking venue, and Emily — you were the perfect bride. Your wedding will forever hold a special place in my memory.
Photos by Boutique Films are simply stunning — I spent hours just looking at them, completely in awe of their beauty.
Thank you, Emily, for trusting me with your wedding morning — it was an absolute honour to be part of such a magical day. ✨
