Artistic Stylist - Hair and Make-up Artistry

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Hi, I'm Ria 👋
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I don't tend to shout about my work often, because I'm just simply busy doing it.... I let it speak for itself. I'm a down to earth honest human, and practical creative that works well under pressure.
Outside of Hair & Make-up I'm a professional athlete, and former British Champion. I spend my "spare time" in the gym, traveling all over judging Bodybuilding shows, or hanging out with my dog Sergeant who i'm not ashamed to say often wins over nights out and socialising.
Artistic Stylist - Hair and Make-up Artistry Pricing & Costs
£130 - £250
A full broken down price list is available on my main website for you to create your own packages without requiring and waiting for quotes. Additional travel costs may vary and need to be quoted individually. Price from and to above is bridal day hair & make-up, then bridal day with trial. bride only not including transport.
Typical wedding day hair & makeup
From
£250
BRIDE : TRIAL & DAY - HAIR & MAKE-UP
What's included
Exclusivity and priority. Yours will be the only wedding booking that day. Your artist will not need to run off and can remain with you until you leave for the wedding.
As your wedding day is exclusively yours this allows more flexibility to perhaps add another person later should you wish.
Thorough consultation during trial across themes, flowers, colours and overall wedding style... not forgetting of course you as a human being.
3hr hair and make-up trial to explore some variations and work towards that final perfect look. This works great before a dress fitting to give you the full picture.
Ria will come to your chosen location on the day working to the pre arranged time plan to calmly and confidently provide you with your Bridal hair and make-up.
Artistic Stylist - Hair and Make-up Artistry Details

Products and Services

Make-Up Artists
Stay Through Reception
Stay Through Ceremony
Pre-Wedding Trial
Group Bookings
Mobile Services
On the Day Services
Hair Dressing
Artistic Stylist - Hair and Make-up Artistry Full Description
Ria has 22 years of experience and is an Internationally experienced and globally published photographic and bridal specialist with experience working across a large variety of styles. More know for her timeless vintage influences and soft romantic updos, with natural subtly enhanced make-up looks. Bookings taken at a maximum of 9 months in advance. Bridal services available 7 days a week travelling to your prefered location. How it works... Query: Get in touch to check that your date and service needs can be accommodated - Direct Business website form ideal. Booking: If you wish to go ahead, secure your booking with a non refundable reservation fee is required. (This will come out of the remaining final balance, so is no additional cost). The Trial: If you've booked a trial this generally takes around 3hrs and provided in your home or hotel. It's a chance to try some different ideas to find your ideal final look. In regards as to when, to get the most out of it Ria often recommends clients to try and book this on the day of a dress fitting. This gives them the opportunity to see the full picture prior to the day itself. The trial services are paid for directly on the day. All looks will be photographed for reference and sent across for your record. A Time Plan can then be built in the run up to the event so that on the morning of the wedding itself everyone knows when their time spot is to keep things running smoothly. Final Balance: Any remaining balance for your booking is then transferred 7 days prior to the event taking place. The Wedding Day: On the day of your wedding, Ria will come out to the prearranged location of your choice. This may of course be venues, hotels or homes.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Ria Yvonne
Firstly congratulations upon your engagement! I look forward to meeting you and having the pleasure of creating your very own bespoke bridal hair & make-up! x

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2008
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
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Holly
Happy couple married in March
January 2025
My hair was absolutely STUNNING
she didnt just style my hair, she created a PIECE OF ART on my head... My hair was absolutely STUNNING and it reduced me to tears... I know people express this saying a lot BUT I literally couldnt recommend anyone more. Trust her... you won't regret it. Thank you Ria for the difference you made to MY day, it meant the world to me and my confidence. I cant ever thank you enough but I can write this at least, so thank you always ❤
Holly
Happy couple married in March
January 2025
Ria enabled me to feel beautiful
I trusted Ria to do my hair/makeup for my wedding and it was the best choice I ever made for that day. Ria enabled me to feel beautiful (something I've never felt before) so much so that I felt able to hold my head up high all day long even during photographs... The make up complimented my individuality of which she encouraged, she listened to what I wanted, she made me feel at ease
Toni Jones, Facebook Review
Happy couple married in September
September 2016
at times my saving grace
Ria is absolutely amazing, from trial to wedding day and then a re run for more photos I cant fault a thing!! Trial was exactly what I wanted it to be, Ria found the perfect style to suit me. On the day Ria and another lady (im so so sorry ive forgotten her name) done hair and make up for myself, matron of honour, mother of the groom and 4 bridesmaids - every single one was perfect! My hair and make up stayed put all day long and looked as perfect in wedding photos at 10pm as it did at the church in the early afternoon. Ria was helpful, kind, bubbly and at times my saving grace with her kind words and willingness to lend a hand where it was needed! Also to add my hair cut and colour was great too - looking forward to next appointment :-) From the bottom of my heart Ria THANKYOU for everything you've done, the little things as well as the absolute perfection you made of myself and my bridal party on our big day xx
Helen
Happy couple married in September
September 2016
Ria was amazing, my wedding hair was flawless
Ria was amazing, my wedding hair was flawless, and as she said it would stayed perfect all day despite all the dancing
Gemma
Wedding: July
July 2016
immediately put at ease by Ria's experience
I travelled from Essex to Norwich earlier this week for a family wedding and I am so pleased I came across this Facebook page as it meant I was able to book Ria to put my hair up for me. Having never met before, I was immediately put at ease by Ria's experience and what a lovely, bubbly lady she is too. I loved my hair and it stayed in place throughout the day and night. If I'm ever in Norwich again for an occasion, I would not hesitate to try and book in with Ria again. Thank-you again xx
Emma
Happy couple married in June
June 2016
she works miracles
What an absolute star!!! Loved every minute of my wedding planning and the day with Ria. Everyone loved the hair and make-up (she works miracles) and after a few trials elsewhere she was the only person that really understood the retro vibe I wanted. THANK YOU SO MUCH! xxxxxxx
Artistic Stylist - Hair and Make-up Artistry Location & Contact Details

Address

Horstead, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

I come to you so it takes any travel out on your part! Not a local? If you're down arranging wedding delights I can try and work in with you. Local???.... Ill try and arrange your trial on the same day as your dress fitting so you can see the full look together!

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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

A 2 day 12hrs a day wedding event..... Its hard not to go for that one as it clearly took the most hours. An English rose themed wedding the first day staying for an evening change and touch ups and an elaborate moroccan themed bbq the day after... once again staying for touch ups and an evening change. It was a lovely weekend, great weather, food and such lovely people.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Romantic / Creative / Bespoke / Secure / Stylish

What about your business are you most proud of?

That I have remained one person doing what I love creating beautiful individual work.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Keep it personal, keep it you! ;)

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

So many... they are often what makes it! quirks and unexpected surprises that keep it individually authentic.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

My process is with the bride, mother of the bride, maids and various spectators. It starts with going over the details and arranging a trial.... we start this with an informal chat... a look at the dress and a talk over ideas and possibilities. its important to get a real feel of each invividual bride. Then go on with the trial of upto 3 hrs of creating looks and documenting them. I provide correspondence via email, txt, phone, facetime. We then go onto the day with our pre arranged look or if necessary upon further request make adjustments. everything is tailored to individuals requirements and wishes. I will develop a time plan for you that means that I am there until you are. So that everything is perfect and there are no mishaps.

What do you love most about your job?

variety... creativity... meeting people.... helping people look and feel ruddy amazing and the best version of themselves!

What is your No. 1 beauty tip for a bride?

Don't forget antiperspirant or brushing your teeth on the morning in your excitement! - hugging people all day and breathing on them an all!

How do you keep the bride feeling calm on her wedding day?

Im a human being, not a fake ever smiling powder puff... I like to speak honestly with people, get to know them... make them laugh. Its always good to explain that those small nerves are a blessing... they are there because you care in a nervous excitement - now that's human!

What advice would you give to brides to stay looking great throughout their wedding day?

Self confidence, not letting the "circus" get the better of you. There is nothing more beautiful than confidence, grace and kindness! - I'll fix the rest :) x
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