Farnham Castle Wedding | Ali & Ben
I loved working with Ali to create her perfect wedding makeup, natural but with lots of definition on her beautiful eyes. Venue...
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BRIDAL MAKEUP ARTISTRY
Bridal Makeup Artist In London And Surrey
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Hi, I’m Laura, a bridal makeup artist and founder of CROWN + MUSE.
This is the place to read all about my latest weddings along with lots of insider makeup tips and tricks.
ANDAZ HOTEL LONDON | WEDDING MAKEUP ARTIST
Beautiful Anna got married at the luxury Andaz Hotel in London and I had a lovely morning getting Anna and her wedding party ready. Anna...
HANNAH | GREAT FOSTERS SURREY
Beautiful Hannah looked absolutely stunning on her wedding day at Great Fosters, Surrey. Hannah wanted to keep her makeup defined but...
SELF CARE: 3 OF THE BEST SHEET MASKS
I absolutely love a sheet mask, mess free and easy to use they’re the perfect pick-me-up when your skin needs a little TLC. Simply smooth...
HOW TO LOOK GOOD IN PHOTOS: MAKEUP TIPS
Personally, I’m very happy when I'm on the other side of the camera, creating makeup for photoshoots and brides, but we all have...
THE BEST EYELINER COLOUR FOR YOUR EYES
The idea of a single "best" liner shade for your eye color is a very outdated notion, but certain shades can intensify your natural eye...
MAKEUP TIPS FOR MATURE SKIN
PRIMER Try applying a primer before your foundation that smooths out wrinkles and fine lines whilst evening out the skins pigment, it...
DO I NEED TO HAVE A WEDDING MAKEUP TRIAL?
Is a trial necessary? We recommend every bride has one, it’s an essential part of your bridal makeup process, it’s your opportunity to...
MAKEUP BAG MUST HAVES | BEGINNERS GUIDE
Makeup artist Laura Shepherd shares her top 5 must have items for the perfect beginners makeup bag, to help you start creating yours… New...
LUXURY SURREY WEDDING VENUES | 5 BEAUTIFUL VENUES I LOVE
We are so fortunate that as part of our job we get to visit some stunning venues across the UK and beyond, here are 5 of our favourite...
BRIDESMAIDS MAKEUP | PERFECT MAKEUP LOOKS FOR YOUR BRIDESMAIDS
When you have multiple bridesmaids, it can be tricky trying to choose a makeup style that will suit them all, not that you want everybody...
THE LANGHAM HOTEL | LONDON WEDDING MAKEUP ARTIST
Makeup CROWN + MUSE Photographer KIT MYERS Venue THE LANGHAM LONDON What a pleasure it was to work on Olwen’s beautiful London wedding at...
YOUR WEDDING MORNING SCHEDULE
Enjoy a stress-free wedding morning with my 5 top tips to ensure you have a relaxed, fun and well-prepared wedding morning. 1 –...
HOW TO WEAR RED LIPSTICK | ON YOUR WEDDING DAY
When most people hear ‘bridal makeup’ they tend to envision a blushing bride with natural tones and an overall soft romantic look....
HORNIMAN MUSEUM | MODERN LONDON WEDDING MAKEUP ARTIST
Mia and Adam chose the beautiful and elegant Victorian conservatory at the Horniman Museum as their ceremony venue after tying the knot...
NATURAL WEDDING MAKEUP | GET YOUR PERFECT LOOK
NATURAL LONG-LASTING BRIDAL MAKEUP The term natural makeup is easily interpreted differently between the client and the artist, here are...
WINTER BRIDES | MAKEUP TIPS
Going to be a winter bride? Make sure you look and feel your best with these seasonal makeup tips: Prepare your skin in the build up to...
SMALLFIELD PLACE | SURREY WEDDING MAKEUP ARTIST
It was such a lovely calm morning getting Andrea ready for her wedding at Smallfield Place in Surrey, it’s such a beautiful wedding venue...
PENHURST PLACE | BRIDAL MAKEUP
Rosie's wedding makeup natural and effortlessly beautiful. Rosie wore very little makeup normally and didn't want to have a heavily made...
HENDALL MANOR BARNS | WEDDING MAKEUP ARTIST
Laura wanted her wedding makeup to be fresh and natural with the highlight being on a soft smoky, a natural beauty she really didn’t want...
HAMPTON COURT WEDDING | MODERN BRIDAL MAKEUP ARTIST
Joy was a complete breath of fresh, her main goal for when it came to her wedding makeup was to look modern and feel amazing, exactly my...
RIDGE FARM | DORKING WEDDING MAKEUP ARTIST
Amy wanted modern bridal makeup with fresh dewy skin, lots of lashes and a beautiful strong deep red lip as the focus. I loved Amy's laid...
ROCK MY WEDDING | FEATURED WEDDING
FEATURED ON ROCK MY WEDDING! I loved being part of Laura and Matt's stunning wedding last year and was thrilled to see it featured on one...
UPWALTHAM BARNS | BRIDAL MAKEUP ARTIST
Emily wanted a natural yet glamorous look for her bridal makeup and I created this by using lots of cream products that gave her a...
PEMBROKE LODGE | WEDDING MAKEUP ARTIST
Alex knew exactly how she wanted makeup on her big day, a timeless elegant makeup look was created with a soft smokey eye, naturally...
WROTHAM PARK | PERFECT WEDDING MAKEUP
Sarah chose the stunning location of Wrotham Park for her wedding day and I went along with my team to create an 'English rose romantic...
HAMPTON COURT WEDDING | WEDDING MAKEUP ARTIST
Katharine’s wedding was my last in 2017 and just before Christmas. I adore Winter weddings and find most brides want a slightly more...
CRIPPS BARN | MAKEUP ARTIST
I’m so lucky that as part of my job I get to visit some beautiful venues, Cripps Stone Barn in the Cotswolds is one of those picturesque...
GATE STREET BARN | SURREY MAKEUP ARTIST
Easha wanted her makeup to accentuate her beautiful eyes, I kept the shadows sheer and neutral, lining the top lash line with a dark grey...
ADDINGTON PALACE | WEDDING MAKEUP ARTIST
Charlotte looked heavenly on her wedding day, with a beautiful flawless glamorous makeup. Charlotte knew exactly how she wanted her...
FROYLE PARK | NATURAL WEDDING MAKEUP ARTIST
Natalie and Tom chose to get married in one of the most beautiful venues in Hampshire, Froyle Park Country Estate. I had such a fun...
PANGDEAN BARN | BRIGHTON WEDDING MAKEUP
Amelia and her bridal party got ready in central Brighton before heading to the beautiful Pangdean Barn for her ceremony and reception. I...
BRIDAL MAKEUP TRIAL | WHAT TO EXPECT
As a bride to be, your makeup trial is essential when planning your bridal look and I always insist on trial runs with my brides. The...
WEDDING MAKEUP | TOP 5 MAKEUP TIPS
#1 Find a makeup artist sooner than you think Makeup can often be the last thing on a brides mind when they start organising their big...
PRE WEDDING SKINCARE | FOR ALL SKIN TYPES
Every bride should have a pre-wedding skin care plan that works for their skin type. Don't leave it until the last minute to think about...
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