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Made up by Cathryn
Enjoy some of my musings, tips and advice as a Bridal Makeup Artist in Cheshire and North Wales


The Feminine Energy of a Wedding Morning
If you've ever been part of a wedding morning, you'll know it has its own very special energy. It's calm, emotional, full of laughter, sometimes a few nerves, and always a lot of love. It's a very feminine space — a place where women gather, chat, laugh, and get ready together. When I arrive to do bridal makeup in North Wales or Cheshire , that's one of the things I always notice first. There's something really beautiful about that energy. It's soft but strong, relaxed but or


What to Expect on Your Wedding Morning
If you've never had your makeup done professionally before, you might not know exactly what to expect on the morning of your wedding. So I thought I'd share what really happens — how the morning runs, what I do when I arrive, and how I help keep things calm, relaxed, and right on time. As someone who specialises in bridal makeup in North Wales and Cheshire, I've worked hundreds of wedding mornings over the years, and every single one runs best when there's a clear plan in pla


Let's Talk About Pinterest — And Why It's Not Always Real
Pinterest used to be the place where every bride went for ideas and inspiration. It's where you'd scroll for hours, saving looks you loved and imagining how you'd feel on your wedding day. But let's be honest, Pinterest isn't quite what it used to be. So many of the makeup looks you're seeing on there now aren't real. They're not real brides, they're not real skin, and half the time, they're not even real people. A lot of them are AI-generated, which means they're digitally c


Let's be honest here... if you aren't getting to grips with a good skincare routine, how can you expect good makeup?
Good skincare is essential for amazing bridal makeup


Bridal Prep Rooms — The Unsung Heroes of a Wedding Morning
If you've been following my work for a while, you'll know I'm passionate about creating a calm, organised wedding morning for my brides. And one of the best things to happen to the bridal world in recent years has to be the bridal prep room. Honestly, this has changed everything for me. You don't know how much easier this has made my life when I'm doing wedding makeup in North Wales and Cheshire. When I find out a venue has a dedicated bridal prep room, I could honestly cry


Bridal Makeup at Highfield Hall, Flintshire – Natalie's Elegant North Wales Wedding
Airbrush Bridal Makeup at Highfield Hall in North Wales


Charlotte Tilbury's Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Sticks – Are They Kit-Worthy?
Review of the new blush sticks from Charlotte Tilbury


Why You Should Leave Skincare to Me on the Wedding Morning
I am Cathryn Kerwin-Rawlinson and I am a specialist of 18 years in Bridal Makeup in Cheshire and North Wales, and when it comes to...


I never thought I would say this but.... "stop using Pinterest to find your Bridal Makeup Inspiration
As a bridal makeup artist in North Wales and Cheshire, it used to be one of my go-to recommendations for brides-to-be. I'd encourage them...


Not All Dupes Are Created Equal: A Makeup Artist's Honest Thoughts
Bridal Makeup artist in Cheshire and North Wales giving opinion of dupes in makeup and skincare


Let's set the record straight when it comes to Airbrush Makeup
There's a lot of noise in the makeup world – especially when it comes to airbrush makeup. I've heard it all as a Makeup Artist with 18...


Being mindful of how your Photography and choice of photographer can affect the look of the makeup
I am Cathryn Kerwin-Rawlinson and I am a Bridal Makeup Artist for over 18 years in North Wales and Cheshire and with this comes...


A bit of kindness and consideration
Weddings are emotional. They're exciting, fast-paced, and full of moving parts — people coming together to make one incredibly special...


The Truth - When it comes to your makeup and how important skincare really is.....
Why Your Bridal Makeup Isn't Working – And What You Can Do About It As a professional makeup artist with over 18 years of experience,...


Bridal beauty at every age - Makeup for all generations
Bridal Makeup for all ages


The Curse of the Cadburys Purple
A look back at the trends in bridal over the years


Exosomes the new buzzword in Skincare
The new buzzword in skincare using exosomes to restore and hydrate your skin.


Glowing makeup comes from the work you do on the run up to the wedding day...
Glowing Skin Comes From Within (Yes, It's a Bit of a Cliché—but It's True)..... We've all heard it before—"glowing skin comes from...


Trust your Makeup Artist - We know what we are doing.....
I am Cathryn Kerwin-Rawlinson and after 18 years of painting faces, prepping countless brides, calming nervous mums, and transforming...


Finding the perfect lipstick for your wedding day
Finding the perfect lipstick for your wedding day.
ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR A PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST FOR YOUR WEDDING IN CHESHIRE OR NORTH WALES?
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