How much does bridal hair and makeup cost in Northampton?

It depends on the package — trial, day-of styling, number of bridesmaids — so every wedding is individually quoted at a consultation. Get in touch and we'll give you a real figure, not a vague range.

When should I book my bridal trial?

Around three months before the wedding for the first trial, and a month out for the final one. Book the date itself as early as you can, especially for a summer Saturday.

Do you travel to the venue or hotel?

Yes, and most of our bridal work is done on location. Travel within Northampton is usually included; anything further is quoted transparently as part of the written estimate rather than added afterwards.

How many people can you do in one morning?

It depends on the looks involved and how early we can start, which is exactly why we quote rather than publish a price. Give us the number of people and the time you need to be ready, and we will tell you honestly how many artists that requires.

We strongly recommend it, and for a full bridal package we would rather not proceed without one. A trial is where the look is actually decided, and discovering on the morning that something does not suit you is a problem with no time left to solve it.

Can you do the groom's grooming too?

Yes. We are a unisex salon, so wedding parties often book the groom and groomsmen with us too. Our concierge sequences the timings so nobody is left waiting on anybody else.

How far in advance should I book my wedding hair and makeup?

Book the date as early as you can, ideally six to twelve months ahead for a summer Saturday. Book the trial two to three months before the wedding.

Do you do bridesmaids and mothers too?

Yes. We have a bridesmaid package priced per person, with discounts for groups.

Bridal Hair & Makeup in Northampton

Bridal & Occasion At A Glance

Bridal & Occasion at Lavish Looks, 49 Landcross Dr, Northampton NN3 3LN (Abington Vale, near Weston Favell):priced individually at consultation. 8 treatments are on this menu, all by appointment at our unisex salon. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sun Closed. Book online or call +44 7355 805558.

Every bridal booking is quoted individually rather than off a fixed price list, because a trial, the number of bridesmaids and whether hair, makeup or both are needed all change the real cost more than any single service on its own. Book a consultation first and we'll give you an honest, itemised figure before anything is confirmed.

We'd suggest your first trial around three months before the date and a final one a month out, which gives enough room to adjust without leaving changes so late that skin or hair has no time to settle.

Why Bridal Is Quoted Rather Than Priced

Every service on this page is quoted on request, and that is deliberate rather than evasive. A bridal booking varies enormously — how many people are being done, whether we come to you or you come to us, how early the morning starts, whether a dupatta or veil needs draping, and how many hours of on-site touch-ups you want.

Publishing a single figure would mean either overcharging the simplest bookings or undercharging the most involved ones. Tell us the date, the location and roughly how many people, and we will send a clear written quote with nothing hidden in it.

When To Book Each Stage

Book the date itself as far ahead as you can — Saturdays through the summer are frequently taken six to nine months in advance, and the specific artist you want goes before the date does. First trial at around three months out, final trial at one month.

The first trial is a working session rather than a dress rehearsal: bring your outfit's neckline or dupatta, the jewellery you intend to wear, and photographs of looks you love as well as one or two you do not. Makeup reads very differently against different fabrics and metals, and seeing them together saves an entire round of guesswork.

The Fortnight Before

Nothing new. No new products, no new actives, no new practitioners. Everything should by now be something your skin has already met and tolerated well, because reactions have a cruel habit of appearing exactly when there is no time left to resolve them.

Book brows for five to seven days before rather than the day before, so shaping settles and any redness disappears entirely. A gentle facial three to four days out and a manicure the day before will do more for the final result than any last-minute treatment. Photograph your trial on your own phone in daylight and again under warm indoor light — your wedding is photographed far more than it is seen in a mirror, and those two quick pictures routinely change a decision.

The Morning Itself

Wash your hair the night before rather than that morning unless your artist has asked otherwise — day-old hair holds a set considerably better than freshly washed hair. Wear something that unbuttons or unzips rather than something that has to come off over your head.

Write the timeline as an actual schedule with clock times rather than a list of tasks: who is in the chair when, when hair finishes and makeup begins, when the photographer arrives, and when you need to be dressed. Share it with everyone in the room. Almost every stressful wedding morning we have witnessed was caused by an unwritten assumption rather than by anything going wrong.

Eat something, even if you are certain you cannot, and keep the room smaller than you think you want it. Every artist has watched a bride go pale in the chair at eleven in the morning, and it is always for the same two reasons.

Your Bridal Hair And Makeup Trial

The trial is where your wedding look is decided. Bring photos of your dress, your hair accessories and any looks you love, and wear a top in a similar colour to your dress if you can. We try the hair and makeup, adjust them with you, and take notes so the wedding morning matches what you approved.

Book your trial around two to three months before the wedding. That leaves time for a second trial if you want to try a different idea.

HD Makeup For Brides

HD makeup is designed to look smooth and natural close up and in high-resolution photos. It uses fine, lightweight products, built up in thin layers and set to last from the ceremony to the last dance. Our HD party makeup includes false lashes, and for brides we decide on lashes together at the trial.

Wedding Day Hair And Updos

Updos are the most requested wedding hairstyle because they hold up through a long day, hugs and dancing included. We also do soft curls, half-up styles and sleek looks. Whatever you choose, it is pinned and set to last, and we can place a veil, tiara or flowers for you.

Bridal Party Packages

We look after bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and groom, and flower girls as well as the bride. Group bookings come with discounts. Tell us how many people need hair, makeup or both, and the time you need to leave, and we will work out the timings for the morning. If your wedding is elsewhere in Northamptonshire, mention it when you enquire.

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Prices last updated November 2026. Prices are our standard rates — your therapist will always confirm the exact cost at booking. See the full Ladies' menu for every service in the studio.

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