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Lake District Wedding Makeup Artist

I’m Polly, a professional bridal makeup artist based in Windermere, in the heart of the Lake District. I specialise in beautiful, natural and glowing bridal makeup that enhances your features, feels comfortable to wear and, most importantly, still looks like you.

Whether you’re dreaming of fresh, radiant skin, soft romantic makeup or something a little more glamorous, my aim is always the same — to make you look and feel absolutely incredible, without ever feeling overdone.

With years of experience working at wedding venues throughout the Lake District and Cumbria, I know just how important those getting-ready moments are. Alongside my carefully selected team of professional makeup artists, I’m here to make your wedding morning feel relaxed, enjoyable and every bit as special as the day itself.

 

Makeup that looks like you. Just on a really, really good day.

 

I’m not here to give you a completely different face for your wedding day.

I’m here for the beautiful skin, the eyes that sparkle, the makeup that lasts — and that moment when you look in the mirror and think, “Oh, I LOVE that.”

Whether you’re a barely-any-makeup kind of girl or you love a bit of glamour, it’s about finding your version of bridal makeup. Not somebody else’s.

Bride at The Merewood Hotel with softly defined eyes, glowing skin and natural pink lips wearing a wedding dress.

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Beautiful, long-lasting bridal makeup that feels like you. From fresh and natural to soft, romantic glamour, it’s all about making you look and feel incredible on your wedding day.

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bridal makeup trials

Let’s find your perfect bridal look! A relaxed, fun appointment where we can try ideas, discover what you love and create makeup that feels completely you.

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Natural, elegant makeup for a mother of the bride by Makeup by Polly

guest + event makeup

From mothers of the bride and groom to wedding guests and special occasions, enjoy professionally applied makeup that’s tailored to you, your style and the occasion.

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“I want you to look in the mirror on your wedding morning and think, ‘Wow, I look amazing!’ Not because you look like someone else, but because you look like you, just feeling that little bit more fabulous. That’s what beautiful bridal makeup is all about for me.”

— Polly, Makeup by Polly

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Customer Testimonials

“WOW, Polly was simply fantastic! She put me at ease about my make up from the minute I met her at my trial. I suffer from acne on my face & chest & was having a flair up in the week leading up to my wedding, & she assured me that my make up would be perfect & it was. I felt & looked a million dollars. She was able to offer airbrush make up & a range of colours on my eyes & lips that complimented my pale blue dress & my make up lasted all night & looked flawless in my photographs.”

Suzanne Carrigan

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Is 2026 the year of the clean girl makeup? Fresh Is 2026 the year of the clean girl makeup? 

Fresh skin, soft definition, a little glow and makeup that doesn’t really look like makeup.

This gorgeous bridesmaid had actually been a bride herself just a month earlier, so she knew EXACTLY what she wanted and what suited her. My kind of girl! 

But I bet there’s a lot more makeup on her face than you think?!

That’s the beauty of this look. It’s not necessarily about using less makeup, it’s about making it look like you’re barely wearing any.

Effortless looking? Yes. Effortless to create? Not quite but that’s why you can book me!

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This gorgeous bride had TWO trials with me, and wh This gorgeous bride had TWO trials with me, and what we ended up doing on her wedding day was completely different to where we started!
 
From BIG lashes and full glam… to barely-there, pinky, pretty makeup! 💗

Sometimes you think you know what you want… until you actually see it on your face when you get home…And that’s absolutely fine!

Imagine trying to figure all that out on the morning of your wedding?! 😅 No thank you!

By the time her wedding day came around, we both knew EXACTLY what we were doing. No second guessing, no stress, just a lovely relaxed morning and a bride who looked absolutely incredible.

And can I just say something? PLEASE tell me if you don’t like something! 

Too much bronzer? Tell me. Lashes feel too big? Tell me. Want to try something completely different? I’m all ears!

I’m not the big bad makeup witch! 🧙‍♀️😂 You’re not going to offend me, I promise.

My job isn’t to convince you that you look amazing in makeup you’re not comfortable wearing. It’s to make YOU feel amazing.

But you’ve got to talk to me so we can get there together! 💗

And this gorgeous girl is proof that sometimes less really is more. ✨

Makeup by Polly | Soft Glam to Super Natural ✅
Let’s talk trials… 💄 A bridal makeup trial is so Let’s talk trials… 💄

A bridal makeup trial is so much more than just having your makeup done. It’s a chance for us to get to know each other, have a good chat about what you love (and what you really don’t!) and figure out what makes you feel your absolute best.

But here’s the thing… trials aren’t compulsory!

If you’ve had a good look through my work, love my style, have a pretty clear idea of what you want and you’re happy to put your trust in me, then you might not need one.

Some brides love the reassurance of a trial, others are more than happy to leave it until the big day. And I’m absolutely fine with either!

There’s no right or wrong. It’s your face, your wedding and ultimately, I want you to feel comfortable and confident with whatever you decide. 

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LOVE this reaction💗 “I feel like a princess… and LOVE this reaction💗

“I feel like a princess… and I don’t feel like a princess very often.”

All she asked for was pinky, glowy makeup. Nothing too much. But that little smile in the mirror and what she said afterwards? 

Because everyone deserves to look in the mirror and feel a bit gorgeous, don’t they?! 💕

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The reaction, “I look like a girl.” I always love The reaction, “I look like a girl.”

I always love an inspo pic. Although I have to admit I still feel nervous when the mirror is handed over incase my client isn’t happy!
Stephanie’s bridal makeup story… When we did her Stephanie’s bridal makeup story…

When we did her trial earlier in the year, Stephanie went full glam, exactly as requested.

A little while later, I got a message…

“I think I want to go more natural.”

Then, on the morning of the wedding:

“Actually… I want to go even more natural. I don’t know what I was thinking with the glam I never wear strong makeup. I just want to feel like me.”

And my goodness, was the girl right.

Soft, fresh, glowing and completely her. 

And swipe to the end for photographic evidence that bridal makeup is apparently a contact sport. 😂 I promise Stephanie left unharmed.

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💄 Makeup by Polly | Aggressive air hugs even if you don’t want one!
If you’re a bridal makeup artist, you KNOW. “I w If you’re a bridal makeup artist, you KNOW. 

“I want to look natural…”
Also: lashes, a proper eye, glowy skin, bronzer, blush, coverage… but NATURAL.

And the thing is — I completely understand! Some people speak French 🇫🇷 or Spanish 🇪🇸,I speak Bride 👰!

You want to look like you. Just really, really good.

Whatever “natural” means to you, that’s what your trial is for. 

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“Oh Polly, you did it!” Followed immediately by… “ “Oh Polly, you did it!”
Followed immediately by… “SHE’S BACK.”

This is the level of mirror reaction I’m aiming for!

The confidence. The face. The, HELLO here I am moment.

Makeup didn’t bring her back…but it did make sure she arrived looking fabulous. 

Makeup by Polly | wedding makeup artist & overall confidence booster!
You’re probably underestimating how much makeup is You’re probably underestimating how much makeup is on this beautiful face…

And that’s the point.

There’s a lot going on here: foundation, concealer, powder, bronzer, blush, highlight, lashes… this is definitely not a “barely anything” makeup look.

But look at that skin.

It still looks fresh. It still has movement. You can still see skin. 

Nothing looks thick or overly done.

For me, that’s where the skill comes in. It’s not about how little makeup you can use. It’s knowing how much, where, and when to stop.

Because I want you glowing and still looking like you when you walk down the aisle… not wondering who the new woman in the mirror is 

Full makeup. Fresh face. There is a difference.

Makeup by Polly | Still you. Just with really good makeup.
You’ve been asking me about makeup lessons for age You’ve been asking me about makeup lessons for ages… so I’ve finally made it official.

Whether you feel stuck in a makeup rut, your makeup bag hasn’t changed since 2012, you’ve got a teenager who’s suddenly discovered Sephora 😬 (I understand as I have 2 myself), or you simply want to know what actually works for YOUR face, there’s now a lesson for you.

No generic “this is how you do makeup” here. We’ll work with your face, your routine, your products and how you actually want to look.

And yes, we can will go through that makeup bag and decide what stays, what goes and what on earth possessed you to buy it in the first place! (Again I understand as I do the same!)

Perfect as a birthday present, a Christmas gift, or quite frankly… a present to yourself.

Appointments are available at my makeup studio in Windermere, or I can come to you for a lesson in your own home.

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Guess what? You ARE allowed to look like you’ve ha Guess what? You ARE allowed to look like you’ve had your makeup done! 

A proper eye. Polished skin. All the drama where it matters.

Because bridal makeup doesn’t have to mean barely-there. It’s entirely up to you and what makes you feel your absolute best.

And I am VERY much here for it.

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POV: the bride looks in the mirror and confirms yo POV: the bride looks in the mirror and confirms you understood the assignment. 🩷

“All the lovely pinky matchy tones…”

The best reaction is that little look in the mirror where you can just tell…

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