The Wedding: Getting Ready

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Today I thought I would share some photos from the getting ready process on the big day. The wedding ceremony was at 6pm so I had the whole day to spend with my girlfriends and took plenty of time doing hair and make-up. I hated the idea of being isolated from everyone during the build-up so I invited all the girls to pop in and visit me and the bridesmaids, which was quite successful at helping to keep the nerves at bay. We had such a lovely, relaxed afternoon with Misha AKA Brandslut doing a magnificent job on everyone’s hair and Camilla doing most of the make-up for the wedding party. I needed something to keep me busy so I did some of my make-up myself and Camilla stepped in when I need some extra help or a second opinion! I think we can all agree that everyone looked gorgeous so a huge big thanks to her for working so hard to get the girls glammed up.

I had planned on a very bronzed look, a sort of “Greek Goddess” vibe with beachy waves and golden tones on the eyes. When it came down to it though, I decided a simple, classic look similar to my everyday make-up would be better so I kept the hair but toned down the tan. I’ve filmed a tutorial of this look which will go up later this week, so keep your eyes peeled for that and in the meantime enjoy these photos!

Hero products used on the day are listed below. All photographs by Gareth Hubbard.

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Products used:

Primer: bareMinerals Prime Time (I also recommend the Smashbox Photo Finish range)
Foundation: Estée Lauder Double Wear Light
Concealer: Bobbi Brown Corrector and Clinique Airbrush Concealer
Eyebrows: Anastasia Brow Wiz
Setting powder: MAC Prep+Prime Transparent Finishing Powder (Pressed)
Bronzer: NARS Laguna
Blush: Benefit Coralista and NARS Orgasm
Eyeshadow primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion
Eyeshadows: MAC Patina, Quarry and Satin Taupe, Chanel Illusion D’Ombre in Illusoire
Eyeliner: Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner
Mascara: Clinique High Impact Extreme Volume and Clinique Bottom Lash
False lashes: Ardell Duralash Flare Individuals (short and medium)
Lipstick: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Boy
Nails: Essie Silken Cord

15 comments on The Wedding: Getting Ready

  • CharlieW

    Absolutely stunning pics!!!!!

    • Jules (author)

      Thank you! xx

  • Bill Smith

    What absolutely gorgeous girls!

  • Abby

    Such beautiful behind the scenes photographs. You look absolutely stunning. And congrats!!!

    • Jules (author)

      Thank you! xx

  • liz

    Those are the most glorious wedding pics I’ve seen – stunning! I’ve been searching for a perfect red polish and I think this is it. Also: the dresses! I’m a bridesmaid in March and we’re dress hunting. Is that a Ted Baker Camilla’s wearing? Snapped a pic of something similar at Stuttafords the other day…

    • Jules (author)

      Thank you! Yes, Camilla’s is from Ted Baker. My other bridesmaids’ dresses were from Oasis and Mango (bought online in the UK).

      • Liz

        Thanks 🙂 Will check Oasis and Mango – the bride is the in the UK and the bridesmaids are scattered between Cape Town and Miami so getting dresses is a bit tricky!

  • Diana

    you guys look amazing!

  • Terri

    Absolutely stunning.

  • Gill Cederwall

    So so stunning Jules and Cam. Well done on such awesome make-up and pics!! Beautiful, beautiful!!

  • Christine

    Sooooo pretty Julie!!!!

  • Rose

    Such joyous memories through the eyes of a wonderful photographer ! Beautiful Gels !

  • Sian-Adey

    Absolutely beautiful! I like the fact that you didn’t have false nails and instead wore that beauty Essie colour. Love!

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