Alex Archer Makeup Artist

I absolutely love weddings. There’s always a really fun, bubbly atmosphere when you arrive. Everyone’s excited and that’s the memory that stays with me.

I love all styles of makeup...!!! Glam, natural, soft, beautiful, YOU! X

I’m a people person, I love chatting and trying to know people and I think this helps put peoples mind at rest and relaxes them.

As wedding favours for all the female guests, the bride gave them a MAC lipstick each that was left at the tables for them! X

I would say the trial is the most important part... meeting each other and having a good chat to what ideas you have. Getting to know each other is quite important so we can come communicate with each other. After we come up with your look, I always keep in touch with the bride before the day... I’m always thinking of them and making sure I help the day run smoothly.

Creating a look personalised for the bride. Whether that has come from ideas from the bride, or left to me to create, it’s about tuning in and listening.

Take care of your skin.

Really invest in some quality products before your wedding, and keep on board with your water intake. It honestly makes the biggest difference to how your makeup will look.

Giving the bride time to chill, grab a glass of prosecco and enjoy the process. Timing is key, and rushing is a no go.

I only ever use high end brands such as MAC, Tom Ford, Nars, Charlotte Tilbury, Bobbi Brown and many more....

No touch ups would need to be down throughout the day, but I always recommend having a lipstick handy to reapply if need be