REAL WEDDINGS
SAMANTHA + CHRIS
REAL WEDDINGS
SAMANTHA + CHRIS
Welcome to the first chapter in my ‘Real Weddings’ blog series and to the very special wedding day of Sam & Chris. This lush couple were married at Ashton Memorial on 24th March 2019, a day which will no doubt be one of my favourites for many years to come. When considering starting this series, Sam was one of the first brides who popped into my mind and I was thrilled that she was happy to join in.
I was recommend to Sam by their photographer Sarah Longworth, who I’d had the pleasure of working alongside before and many times since. From the moment Sam got in touch, I knew that I wanted to be a part of her day and that we were going to get along perfectly.
When discussing booking in her hair and makeup trial, Sam mentioned that they were planning a pre-wedding shoot in an amazing location. So, we decided it would be awesome to hold her trial on the same day as the shoot. That way, Sam could make the most out of having her and hair and makeup done (and bonus – I got some pretty great shots of my work too)! It was also a lovely opportunity to meet Chris, as I don’t often get the chance to meet the groom – the entire morning was a complete barrel of laughs.
Since their wedding day, Sam and I have regularly kept in touch, she’s left amazing feedback (which you can read in my Real Brides Gallery) and continues to support me and my little business. I hope you enjoy reading her answers from our interview as much as I did.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR OVERALL WEDDING STYLE?
WHEN PLANNING YOUR WEDDING, WHAT WERE YOU LOOKING FOR IN A HAIR/MAKEUP ARTIST?
“For a makeup artist, I wanted someone who used top of the line products and was willing to listen to my vision, use their artistic talent and make a complete hair and makeup look to match. I was looking for someone that had a bit of a modern spunky edge. When Leigh pulled out her Charlotte Tilbury foundation and Kylie Lip kit I knew I was in safe hands. I also wanted someone that was honest and upfront about cost and quick to respond. Leigh was all of these things!”
HOW DID YOU FIND MUBYLEIGH - HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST?
“My photographer Sara Longworth reccomended Leigh as she had worked with her in the past. I checked out Leigh’s portfolio on her website and was really floored. Leigh’s makeup looked natural yet unique and her hairstyles equally intriguing. I reached out to Leigh via email and she got back to me that same day! “
WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO BOOK?
“Leigh was extremely easy to speak to about pricing and style and was willing to accommodate travel. Leigh was also very flexible and accommodating with everything from the location of the wedding, to the number of people she would be styling. I did not feel any pressure either, Leigh was amazing from the start and took everything in stride.“
WHAT DID YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR WEDDING HAIR AND MAKEUP?
“I loved that my wedding hair and makeup stayed on all night, looked fabulous in photos and matched the rest of my body perfectly as I was wearing a strapless dress!
Leigh really showcased her talent on our wedding day and made everyone of all ages look and feel beautiful. She did hair and makeup for myself, my bridesmaid and my mum and grandma. We all looked and felt beautiful and pampered after Leigh’s hair and makeup.”
WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE FUTURE BRIDES-TO-BE?
“Do what makes you happy, if you like something but it doesn’t go with your theme… go with it anyway. Also, surround yourself with suppliers that have a similar vision and outlook to yourself. This will help keep your stress levels in check. There are suppliers for everyone’s style and budget, stay true to yourself and don’t feel like you need to act like someone else to impress.
If possible, have a hair and makeup trial before the big day. It will make you so much more confident on the morning of!”
ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO ADD?
“I am so glad I had a wedding hair and makeup trial! It let Leigh and I get to know each other, and it also let me experiment a little with ideas I had for the wedding. For the trial we went with an edgier hair and makeup look and captured the look for our engagement shoot in the Lake District.
Leigh was able to advise me on different options I had for hair and makeup on the day and we experimented with eye and lip colours and hair shape and texture. She also gave me some very useful tips on eyelash extensions, clip in hair extensions and how to make my makeup last all day and keep my lipstick fresh for the pictures. I am sure she will share her wisdom with you as well!
I left the session feeling pampered, relaxed and overwhelmingly confident and happy that I had Leigh for my big day.
On the morning of the wedding, because of the trial it felt like Leigh was an old friend and it wasn’t our first rodeo!”
I hope you’ve enjoyed reading my first Real Weddings blog post with the amazing Samantha. Let me know what you think in the comments section below! What have we learnt: Obviously to book with MUBYLEIGH – Hair & Makeup Artist (haha); to stay true to yourself; AND if you’re having a pre-wedding shoot with your photographer, we should 100% arrange your trial on the same day. You’ll be beaming with confidence, with your hair and makeup looking all beautiful, and ready to get in front of the camera!
Until next time, Leigh x
MUBYLEIGH – Hair & Makeup Artist specialises in bridal beauty and beautifies brides and their bridal parties across Durham, Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. If you’re planning your own wedding, let’s chat – I would love to be a part of your special day!
