The Feminine Energy of a Wedding Morning
- Cathryn Kerwin-Rawlinson
- Oct 27
- 2 min read
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 organised. Everyone's there to support the bride, help her get ready, and enjoy those last quiet moments before everything begins.
It's also a very private space. Brides and bridesmaids are often in their pyjamas. There's a vulnerability there, but also comfort — everyone feels at ease because they're surrounded by women. The conversations are open, personal, emotional, and often very funny. It's a safe space.
The suppliers who work in that room — makeup artists, hairstylists— are more often than not, women too, and that's part of what keeps that energy so comfortable.
From time to time, male suppliers such as photographers, videographers, or coordinators will also join the morning — and most of them are absolutely brilliant. They're professional, kind, and respectful of the environment they're stepping into.
But there are times when that's not the case. A few years ago, at a venue in Cheshire, I witnessed a male supplier make an extremely inappropriate comment to a bridesmaid. It was smutty, it was disgusting, and it changed the entire atmosphere in the room. It wasn't a joke — it was completely unacceptable.
That morning has stayed with me because it reminded me how vulnerable that space can be. The wedding morning isn't just another work environment — it's an intimate, emotional setting where women should feel completely safe and comfortable.
If you're a male supplier coming into that environment, it's so important to understand what that space represents. It's a room filled with warmth, laughter, and support. Keep that energy safe. Respect it. Your professionalism and awareness will always be appreciated.
That space is sacred to the people in it. It's where tears are shed, laughter happens, and confidence builds. It's where I do my best work, creating wedding makeup for my brides in North Wales and Cheshire while surrounded by that wonderful, warm, supportive atmosphere.
It's a privilege to be there. It's not just a workspace — it's a moment in someone's life that they'll never forget. And everyone in that room deserves to feel completely safe, comfortable, and respected in it.










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