HAIR & MAKEUP BY SARAH MCILWAIN-BATES
Specialising in stunning Bridal, Editorial, Fashion and Commercial Hair Styling & Makeup
"Where do I even begin?? Sarah is AMAZING and I cannot recommend her highly enough! From beginning to end, Sarah made the whole process so easy. She was professional, knowledgeable and so friendly. I spent so long searching online for someone who could do both hair and make-up plus travel abroad, as our wedding was taking place out in Italy - Sarah ticked all the boxes!!
I found the trials leading up to my wedding very useful and Sarah made the journey to my home, which was very convenient. The hair and make-up look I decided to go for wasn’t a traditional bridal style but Sarah really listened to every single detail and brought my vision to life. She even went out of her way to get the specific foundation that I wanted to use to achieve the look.
On the big day I knew I was in excellent hands which really settled my nerves and allowed me to fully enjoy the process of getting ready. My bridesmaids and mother/mother in law were also had their hair and make-up done and Sarah took away all the stress of finding and organising a brilliant assistant based out in Italy to help out. Everyone was so pleased with their final look – we all couldn’t stop smiling!
Sarah really goes above and beyond and when the bridesmaids were busy getting ready in separate room before the reveal, Sarah was there on hand to help me into my wedding dress. I don’t know what I would have done without her.
My hair and make-up stayed in place right up until the end of the night and even withstood the Tuscan heat!! I can’t thank you enough Sarah for all that you did for me and for making my day extra special!"
Hannah Dee - Tuscany, June 2019
"Sarah did the make up for my sisters wedding last month- we were looking for someone to use cruelty free and vegan products and Sarah was recommend to us. We were so impressed by her! She kept in regular contact with us before the wedding and really listened to what my sister wanted during the make up trial! The make up looked great for the whole day but didn’t feel like we were wearing lots of product and even my dad commented on how good our make up looked! She is such a lovely lady and made the whole morning feel really calm and relaxed. Would not hesitate to recommend her and would definitely use her again if we needed a make up artist!!"
Nicola Watson, Wedding of Kate Watson, August 2019
"Well what can I say about Sarah!! She is absolutely outstanding!! She was my hair and makeup artist for my wedding and I can honestly say that this lovely lady is amazing at what she does!! Her talent for hair and makeup is exceptional! She is also the kindest person you will meet and she is the best at keeping you calm on the morning of your wedding whilst there is a storm going on around you! She even helped me get into my dress and helped support me whilst my lace up back on my dress was being done up so she will help in any way she can which is incredible! Sarah I cannot thank you enough! Highly highly recommend."
Leanne Griffith, Wedding September 2018, Hatfield House
