South West Bridal Hair and Make-up

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Hi, I'm Emily 👋
Organised
personable
versatile
I couldn’t recommend South West Bridal more, it has been so easy and stress free from the moment I got in contact. Thank you! - Polly - Bride April 2023
We have a large team of hair stylists and make-up artists. We're able to cater for wedding parties big and small, with a numerous ladies to chose from you're sure to find someone to suit your style!
South West Bridal Hair and Make-up Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

Prices Start at
£60
I can provide a full an accurate quote to include travel, once you've chosen from our list of available artists. Travel costs vary depending on where each artist is travelling from. I can help you find someone most local to you.
South West Bridal Hair and Make-up Details

Products and Services

Make-Up Artists
Pre-Wedding Trial
Mobile Services
Airbrush
Beauty Salons
Tattoo Cover-Up Make-Up
Group Bookings
Hair Extensions
On the Day Services
Hair Dressing
South West Bridal Hair and Make-up Full Description
South West Bridal Hair and Make-up was born when industry professionals Emily (make-up) and Stacey (hair) joined forces to provide the Bristol area with a team hair and make-up service. After years of recommending each other and others they thought it was time they offered it as a complete service... We now have a large team of hair stylists and make-up artists at your disposal. All you need to do is contact Emily who looks after all bridal enquiries and she will help you find the perfect hair stylist and make-up artist for you. If you have a large wedding party we can offer a team of multiple stylists and artists to help avoid an early start and have you all ready in good time. Equally we love small intimate weddings, and very often help brides source last minute stylists. So don't be afraid to reach out. All our team members are vetted to ensure only the highest quality of stylists and artists are on our books. All team members are mobile and happy to travel to you at your chosen location. We endeavour to reply to all emails within 48 hours but you will probably hear back from us much sooner than that. We know how tricky it can be to organise a wedding and will do our best to make the process simple and stress free for you. Stacey has since moved on to focus on running her own salon, while Emily continues to run South West Bridal Hair and Make-up alongside her husband Tom. The business is her passion and you really do make them do a little happy dance every time you book with them.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Emily Woolley
Congratulations on your engagement. If you would like the stress taken out of organising your hair and make-up please give me a shout... I'm always on hand to help you!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2015
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
30
Reviews
(46)
Phoebe
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
Natalie S and Katie M you are both amazing
Natalie S thank you so much for doing my hair for my wedding day! I would recommend Natalie for any bridal party!! She had such a lovely and calming energy about her, and she was a lovely addition to our morning getting ready. I went for a trial before the big day in her home salon, we had a great chat and tried a few styles out, which was a really good experience. Not only is she totally professional, knows her stuff, creates gorgeous hair, but she feels like one of the girls. She stayed to make sure my veil went on properly and my mum was so grateful for how much she helped us out. Thank you Natalie ❤️ Katie M also joined our bridal party for some of my bridesmaids, and again, created the most gorgeous hair and was such a lovely person. Thank you Katie ❤️
Valerie Lodge
Happy couple married in November
November 2023
Ruth is amazingly talented
What can I say, I was absolutely thrilled with my hair and make up for my wedding. Not only is Ruth amazingly talented, but she is also the most lovely person to have around when getting ready for your wedding. I would highly recommend her work to anyone for any occasion!
Sam Spies
Happy couple married in June
June 2023
Flawless Service
From the initial contact with Emily, to the trial and our wedding day, the service was amazing. Emily went through everything in detail and responded quickly to any questions. Lorna was our make up artist and she was absolutely lovely. She really took the time to get to know what I was looking for and on the day fit in perfectly, calming my nerves and giving my younger flower girls some special treatment too. I cannot recommend them enough!
Katherine
Happy couple married in September
June 2023
Book immediately- fantastic supplier
Emily was amazing with my 2 dates changes (stupid covid) and so helpful through the process. She is super organised with google docs and put together the hair and make up schedule for the morning. I had Charlotte C for makeup and Katie C for hair. They were both a joy to have with us on the morning. I looked the best version of myself and felt amazing; exactly how I wanted to feel.
Roz
Happy couple married in November
June 2023
Absolute perfection
South West Bridal Hair and Make Up were a phenomenal supplier for my wedding last November. Emily is unbelievably well organised and gives you complete confidence straight away. She’s punctual, straight forward, thoughtful and thorough, and these values come through in every aspect of dealing with her company. Added to that, she’s also incredibly talented and make me feel absolutely beautiful on my wedding day. A friend I met up with 6 months after the wedding told me that she has been recommending my MUA to everyone she knows who is getting married because she simply can’t get over how beautiful Emily’s work was.
Sophie Heath
Happy couple married in February
June 2023
Thank you for your quick communication
I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you, Jen and Leanne. The girls were amazing, Leanne was amazing and me and my mum loved our hair and make up. My mum was quite nervous about her hair and make up as she has never had it done before but Leanne was excellent with her and she was so happy with her look. Leanne really listened to what I wanted and I honestly looked the best I ever have 😂 Thank you for your quick communication and help throughout the booking process.
Polly Garmston
Happy couple married in April
June 2023
I couldn't recommend South West Bridal more
I just wanted to say ‘thank you’ again for all your help on Saturday and the lead up to the big day. It really couldn’t have gone better and it was so nice to have time on our side rather than running around in a last minute rush! I was so pleased with my make up, it lasted all day which is pretty unheard of for me. I know how pleased my bridesmaids and my mum were with their make up too, they looked stunning. I couldn’t recommend South West Bridal more, it has been so easy and stress free.
Alice
Happy couple married in April
June 2023
My hair looked incredible all day
Hi Leanne! I just wanted to say a massive thank you for Saturday!! My hair looked incredible all day 😍 and so did the hair for all my bridesmaids! It was such an amazing day and your help in the morning was fantastic. Thank you so so much!! 💕 xx
Emma Barry
Happy couple married in May
June 2023
I have never felt so pretty
Charlotte, thank you ever so much for being part of my wedding day. You are a kindhearted, fun and overall gorgeous person, I am so very happy you were my there on the day 🥰 My bridesmaids looked beautiful and your care and attention to detail and comfort made them feel so special and looked after ❤️ When it came to my bridal look, we’ll I have no words, I felt like a supermodel, and had so much praise from my guest on how pretty the make up was and how great my hair looked even after dancing.
Luke and Miguel
Happy couple married in September
September 2022
Everything you both did totally made the day
You both very kindly did the hair and make up at our wedding back in June. You have probably done a million since then but I realised I was going to email thanks over with some pics from the day. We got the pictures and I totally forgot to message you both. It was, without doubt, the best day of our lives. Everything you both did totally made the day. You treated our families so well and made them and us look and feel a million dollars. It was just amazing and I can only apologise for taking so long to message. You are both incredible artists and thank you for making our big day so special!!
South West Bridal Hair and Make-up Location & Contact Details

Address

South Rd, Portishead, North Somerset, BS20 7DX, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Our team are based all around Bristol and the South west, so travel details depend on who you chose.

Nearest Town

BRISTOL

Nearest Airport

Bristol

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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

It has to be Emily's wedding... the reason the business now exists!!

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Varied, versatile, pretty, elegant, you

What about your business are you most proud of?

Despite moving over 450 weddings during the pandemic, we were able to cover every single one.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Book your hair and make-up in good time, don't leave it too late. Especially if you're getting married on a Saturday. Popular stylists and artists get booked up sometimes 2 years in advanvce for weekend weddings,

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

Mini photo frames on bouquets

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Brides provide us with a few key details, date, time of ceremony, who requires hair and make-up and the location for the day. We then advise who we have available for the enquiry from our vast team. The bride then can chose who suits her style best and we send over a quote for their consideration...simple!

What do you love most about your job?

Taking the stress out of wedding planning!

What is your No. 1 beauty tip for a bride?

Hydration... drink plenty of water... your skin will thank you for it!

How do you keep the bride feeling calm on her wedding day?

Lots of giggles... calm and confident staff members and lots of understanding!

What advice would you give to brides to stay looking great throughout their wedding day?

Have a little touch up kit... lipstick with lip brush for application, pressed powder or matifying powder to reduce shine and blush / bronzer to add a little glow later in the day when make-up has started to wear a little.
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