Solihull & West Midlands' go to bridal makeup artist
For the bride who wants to remove 'cakey' from her vocabulary forever
Limited 2027 availability.
Over 60% Booked for 2027
For the bride who loves makeup but doesn’t want it wearing her.
I hear it all the time:
“I want to feel like myself, but the best I’ve ever looked.”
“I want definition, but nothing harsh, heavy or dated.”
“I want soft glam, but I still want to look like myself & not cakey”
Imagine walking down the aisle feeling polished, confident and completely in your moment.
You want to look done, but not overdone. Glowy, but not greasy. Defined, but not heavy. Soft, but still photo-ready.
You’ll love sitting in my chair if you…
Already know you love soft makeup
Want glowing skin with coverage where it counts
Love softly defined eyes and a polished bridal finish
Care about how your makeup photographs
Want your glam to feel elevated, feminine but STILL LIKE YOU
Sound like you? Good. Your date is the next question.
Ready to be one of them?
THE EL HAWKINS BRIDAL EXPERIENCE
ONE BRIDE
per wedding day
50 WEDDINGS
maximum per year
100+
five-star google reviews
60%+ BOOKED
for 2027
Because your wedding morning should never feel like just another appointment in my diary.
Choose your bridal experience
Whether you’re keeping things intimate or getting ready with your full bridal party, each package is designed to give you polished soft glam, a calm morning and makeup that lasts from aisle to dance floor.
Additional services 
Post Ceremony touch-up’s
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For brides who want the full polished experience, post-ceremony touch-ups allow me to stay on hand after your vows to refresh your makeup before portraits, reception moments and evening celebrations.
Perfect if you want that just-applied finish carried a little further into the day.
DESTINATION WEDDING
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Getting married somewhere special? Let’s make sure your makeup experience feels just as unforgettable.
Whether it’s a countryside estate, a city celebration or a destination wedding abroad, the goal stays the same: refined soft glam that feels effortless, polished and unmistakably you.
Doing your own bridal makeup?
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For brides who want to create their own wedding makeup with expert guidance.
During a 1:1 bridal makeup lesson, we’ll create a polished, long-wearing look tailored to your features, style and wedding setting so you feel confident recreating it on the day.
Working together is simple
STEP 1: THE ENQUIRY
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Tell me about your date, venue, bridal party and the soft glam look you’re imagining.
Once your enquiry lands in my inbox, I’ll come back to you within 24–48 hours with availability, a personalised quote and the next steps to secure your date.
STEP 2: YOUR MAKEUP TRIAL
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Your trial is where we refine the vision.
We’ll look at your inspiration, usual makeup style, features, dress, venue and overall wedding feel and then translate it into a bridal look that feels polished, balanced and personal to you.
You bring your style and honest feedback. I’ll bring the artistry, product knowledge and photo-ready detail.
STEP 3: YOUR SPECIAL DAY
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On the wedding morning, everything we’ve planned comes together.
I’ll arrive fully prepared, with your look, timings and bridal party details already mapped out, so the morning feels smooth, calm and beautifully organised.
My role is to bring a calm, expert presence to the room — keeping timings on track, creating polished soft glam for you and your party, and making sure you feel confident before you step into your dress.
When your makeup is complete, you’ll feel like the most elevated version of yourself: glowing, defined, photo-ready and completely in your moment.
EL’S BRIDES
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ONE BRIDE.
ONE DAY.
ONCE YOUR DATE’S GONE,IT’S GONE.
Prime 2027 dates are already disappearing.
Faqs
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If you’re sitting between two packages, we’ll chat it through and choose what works best for your morning, timings, and overall vibe.
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Yes of course! bride only bookings are absolutely welcome. These fall under my minimum bridal booking fee, which is my All Eyes On You package, based on bride + 2.
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That’s completely fine. Book the package that best fits your current plans, and we’ll confirm final numbers around two months before the wedding day.
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For peak wedding dates (May–September), I recommend booking at least 12 months in advance to secure your spot. For out-of-season dates (October–April), booking around 8 months in advance is usually plenty of time. This ensures your date is reserved and gives us plenty of time to plan your trial, timeline, and any extra services you might want
