Rachel Neate Makeup & Hair Artist

Hi, I am Rachel I started working in the wedding industry about 15 years ago doing Bridal makeup. Initially I did a small amount of wedding makeup alongside my own home based beauty therapy business. However 10 years into the beauty business I found myself overwhelmed with beauty clients and had to make a decision to either move out into commercial premises and hire staff or to work loads more hours. I wanted a work life balance as I have a husband, two beautiful daughters who seemed to need Mum a lot more and a golden retriever who loves people and going for long walks. I also have discovered the joy of caravanning! So having been asked by so many brides do you do hair and makeup? I made the decision to step out fully into the world of weddings and add to my skills by training in bridal hair. Concentrating on bridal hair and makeup has been one of the best decisions I have made. Not only do I have a successful hair and makeup business but also a good work life balance. I am so passionate about what I do, I love it and count it a privilege to be able work my passion. My favourite part of the job, is when my bride to be, is transformed into a bride. She looks the best version of herself that she can be. She feels beautiful and is confident to walk down the aisle with all eyes on her. I want my brides to be the most naturally glamorous version of themselves, to feel amazing yet still be recognised by her groom when she gets to the end of the aisle!