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I have lots of reviews on Google and my Facebook page, everyone says the same kind of thing...they had fun on their wedding morning and I kept everything on time and calmed their nerves!
Hi, my name is Mel Tilsed and I am an award winning mobile bridal and special occasion hairstylist and make up artist. I love what I do and I being a part of your special day!
Bournemouth Bridal Hair and Makeup Pricing & Costs
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Bournemouth Bridal Hair and Makeup Full Description
I specialise in providing a relaxed, affordable and professional service to make the start of the most exciting day of your life memorable!
I use a selection of top professional cosmetic products to create your desired look and believe it is imperative to listen to you and find out what you would like, what make up you usually wear, or how you wear your hair and I love to find out all about what you have planned for the day, down to flowers, dress and colour themes so that I can help you make your dreams a reality. This is your wedding and I want it to be everything you ever dreamed of! I also cater for Vegan brides or bridesmaids, I hold a lot of Vegan brushes and top professional cosmetics too.
I offer a FREE pre wedding consultation with myself to chat about your wedding and your ideas if you would like to meet me before you book me too.
A non refundable deposit is requested to hold your booking date and this also covers your trial and is deducted from your total invoice. Trials are done in my studio in my garden and I come to you on the day.
Winning makeup artist and bridal hairstylist of the year in Dorset 2017 and 2018 I have gone on to be a judge for the Business wedding Awards in 2020, last year I won Bridal Stylist of the Year for the Salon Awards. I never sit still and enjoy learning how to create new hairstyles and new makeup looks and using new products and techniques, its what keeps my business exciting and modern too, yet either classic or glam, every look is tailored to you and your requirements.
You will find my prices are very reasonable as I just want everyone to be able to afford to look beautiful on their special day.
If you would like to chat more please don't hesitate to get in touch xx
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Mel Tilsed
Hi, I am the business owner of Bournemouth Bridal Hair and Makeup, with lots of years in the industry I come with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the wedding industry and can help you look and feel your best on your special day.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2008
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
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What is your most memorable wedding?
I don't really have any favourite weddings, I love my job so much that each wedding is personal to each bride and I love being a part of their special day.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Bespoke, personal, individual, professional and relaxed
What about your business are you most proud of?
The best thing about my business is meeting so many amazing brides and their families, its such an honour to be a part of such a special day.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Book your hair and make up artist early! So many brides leave it until the last minute but I have bookings up to 2 years in advance, when you have found someone you want to use book them immediately
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
A groom hade made his bride to be a book of all their memories together since they had first met and looking forward to their married life, I just thought it was the sweetest thing i'd ever seen
Describe your typical process with a couple.
After an initial enquiry, some people just want to book me and pay a deposit and others want to meet me, its completely up to the individual.
After the deposit is paid, I ask the bride to send me over images of hairstyles or make up they are thinking of and I start to create them a mood board of ideas for their trial. Not everyone knows what they would like and that's fine as I can help them on their trial.
Trials are done about 2 months before the wedding, so the hair length is about the same as it would be on the wedding date.
What do you love most about your job?
That each bride is individual and wants something different for their big day, my job is always different and keeps me on my toes
What is your No. 1 beauty tip for a bride?
Drink lots of water! 2 litres a day if you can ...this really helps to rehydrate your skin and will keep you fit and healthy too
How do you keep the bride feeling calm on her wedding day?
I don't get stressed, so as long as I stay relaxed I find the bride does too
What advice would you give to brides to stay looking great throughout their wedding day?
Take a lipstick that we use at your trial to top up on the day, other than that your hair and make up will last all day and night
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