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Lake District Wedding Makeup Artist

I offer the highest standard of Wedding Makeup Artistry in the area, providing all my brides with the confidence and knowledge that they look and feel like the best possible version of themselves.

My goal is to help Brides achieve what they need by providing quality advice, products and services. I strive to enhance and empower brides with a look that makes them feel their best self and as if they could step onto the pages of a wedding magazine.

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Wedding makeup

Perfect wedding make-up is essential. I will work with you to make you look amazing!

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Airbrush makeup

This is applied using an airgun for a flawless and long lasting finish

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Special ocassions

Professional make-up application prior to your event will give you a flawless finish

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Your wedding day is one of the, if not the most important day of your life and I consider it a huge privilege to be working with you on this special day.

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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.”

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The reaction every makeup artist dreams of… She c The reaction every makeup artist dreams of…

She came to me as a wedding guest, and before she’d even left the chair, she was asking me to do her own wedding makeup. Moments like this are everything.

I specialise in natural, soft glam and luxury bridal makeup across the Lake District and Cumbria, helping brides and their guests feel like the very best version of themselves.

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She wasn’t speechless because she didn’t like it… She wasn’t speechless because she didn’t like it… quite the opposite. 🥹

Sometimes the biggest reactions aren’t screams or tears. They’re the quiet moments where someone is simply taking it all in.

Seeing my brides recognise themselves, but feeling that little bit more confident is one of my favourite parts of this job.

The emotion at the end says everything ❤️

Makeup by Polly | Lake District Bridal Makeup Artist

Did you think she liked it or not at first? 😂
Wedding mornings are never boring. 😂 Just when I Wedding mornings are never boring. 😂

Just when I thought I’d seen everything, out came THE STICK ON THONG…

Swipe to see the transformation … of the makeup!!!➡️✨

Which slide is your favourite?

Creating beautiful bridal makeup (and navigating all the wedding morning surprises! 😂) is one of my favourite parts of the job.

If you’re looking for a Lake District makeup artist for your wedding and love soft, glowing, timeless bridal makeup, I’d love to hear from you. 💍✨
Every makeup artist has that moment… 😅 Mine was h Every makeup artist has that moment… 😅

Mine was hearing, “Have you got the eyelash curlers?” …and realising I’d left them at home or even at my previous wedding????

Cue a tiny moment of panic, a very understanding client, and thankfully a gorgeous result anyway. 🤍

Swipe to see how the morning unfolded… including the sweetest reaction at the end. 🥹

Sometimes it’s the little behind-the-scenes moments that make wedding mornings so memorable.

Makeup by Polly |Lake District bridal makeup artist | Soft glam & timeless bridal beauty
Some brides dream of barely-there makeup. Others w Some brides dream of barely-there makeup. Others want to feel glamorous, confident and completely camera-ready. ✨

This bride knew exactly what she loved, and I absolutely loved bringing her vision to life. Watching her confidence shine through at the end is honestly one of my favourite parts of my job. 🥹

Helping someone look in the mirror and feel this fabulous never gets old. ❤️

✨ Team Soft Glam or Team Full Glam? Tell me below! 👇

Are you Team Soft Glam or Team Full Glam?
Soft, glowing, timeless… exactly what she wanted. Soft, glowing, timeless… exactly what she wanted.

For this beautiful bridesmaid makeup, we kept everything fresh and radiant with soft pink tones, a glowing complexion and delicate three-quarter lashes to gently lift and open the eyes. The result? Makeup that enhances rather than hides, and photographs beautifully from morning right through to the dance floor.

Soft glam will always have my heart. 🤍

Would you choose this look, or are you more of a full glam girl?

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Soft Wedding Glam
The moment of truth, the makeup is finished, they The moment of truth, the makeup is finished, they look in the mirror… and I get their completely honest reaction.

She loved her makeup, but asked if I could soften the top liner just a little. And that’s exactly how it should be.

My job isn’t to create the makeup I love—it’s to create the version that makes you feel the most beautiful, confident and comfortable. Sometimes that’s one tiny tweak, and I’m always happy to make it.

There’s no right or wrong in makeup… only what makes you feel like the best version of yourself. 

Would you have kept the liner as it was, or softened it too? I’d love to know! 

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When ‘I still want to look like me’ is the brief… When ‘I still want to look like me’ is the brief… 🤍

Prom makeup doesn’t have to mean full glam.

Yesterday’s beautiful prom girl wanted to feel like herself… just a little more polished, radiant and camera-ready.

We kept everything soft, fresh and age-appropriate, using the @onesize Foundation Thinner mixed with @natashadenona foundation to create the most gorgeous sheer, skin-like finish. The result? Glowing, healthy skin that still looked like her.

I absolutely love creating makeup that enhances natural beauty rather than covering it up. Bea, I hope you had the most amazing prom! 🤍✨ (and the after party wasn’t too messy!)
Anna is over from Australia back to the Lake Distr Anna is over from Australia back to the Lake District for a very special wedding… ☀️✨

She wanted that effortless Aussie glow – bronzed, sun-kissed skin, soft golden tones and makeup that looks like you’re not wearing much makeup.

Soft glam doesn’t have to mean full coverage. Sometimes it’s all about glowing skin, fluffy lashes, softly sculpted features and that fresh-from-the-beach radiance that lets you shine through.

Safe to say she absolutely brought a little Australian sunshine back to the Lakes. 🇦🇺🤍

Makeup by Polly | The Lake District MUA!
Thank you so much for all the love on my post yest Thank you so much for all the love on my post yesterday. ❤️

Life is a little challenging bts atm, but work still goes on, and I feel lucky to have a job that I genuinely love.

No matter what’s happening personally, my brides deserve my very best, and it’s always a privilege to be part of such special mornings. Yesterday was Emma’s wedding day, and despite the very early start, I spent the morning doing makeup surrounded by the loveliest people. Everyone was so kind, relaxed and excited for the day ahead.

Moments like these remind me how lucky I am to do what I do. ✨

I can’t wait to see the beautiful photographs from Ladybird Photography and relive such a gorgeous morning.

Makeup by Polly | Lake District Makeup Artist
Feeling super vulnerable posting this… Both of th Feeling super vulnerable posting this…

Both of these photos were taken this morning.

Life has been really hard lately for personal reasons. I’m okay, but we’re navigating some health challenges as a family and it’s been taking its toll.

This isn’t a post about needing makeup to be beautiful. It’s a post about how makeup makes me feel.

On the left, I’m exhausted.
On the right, I feel more like myself.

For me, makeup has always been a form of self-care, confidence and, if I’m honest, a little bit of armour on the difficult days.

And today was one of those days. ❤️
Prom season 2026 ✨ Today’s gorgeous girl wanted h Prom season 2026 ✨

Today’s gorgeous girl wanted her makeup to feel fresh, radiant and completely natural – just a polished version of herself. Soft neutrals, glowing skin and a look that lets her natural beauty shine through. 🤍

It’s such a privilege to be part of these special milestones and help young ladies feel confident as they head off to make memories with their friends.

Wishing everyone celebrating prom this year the most incredible evening filled with laughter, friendship and unforgettable moments. ✨

And a little reminder that natural makeup isn’t always the easiest look to create – sometimes the most effortless-looking makeup takes the most skill. 💫

Have the best night, beautiful! 🤍

Are you looking for a Wedding Makeup Artist?

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