Wedding Location:
Hackney Town Hall
Bridal Makeup Style:
Gilded Taupe Elegance
Wedding Details:
I had the absolute pleasure of being a part of Jess’s stunning London wedding in Hackney in 2024. From the moment we met at her trial, there was an instant creative spark between us. Jess wore the most breathtaking Jenny Packham gown — a 1920s-inspired masterpiece adorned with intricate beading and shimmer. We knew straight away that we were going to lean fully into that vintage glamour.
Taking cues from her dress, we embraced a theme I like to call Gilded Elegance — a look that channels the sophistication of Art Deco with the soft, subtle sparkle of taupe tones.
For Jess’s base, we went with my go-to full coverage foundation from Charlotte Tilbury, which sat beautifully on her skin — radiant, smooth, and photo-ready all day. From there, I layered a mix of my favourite cream and powder products to bring dimension and a soft-focus glow.
To keep the eyes bright and the centre of attention, we created a cool-toned smoky eye without eyeliner, softening the edges and letting the shadow shape the eye naturally. We finished the look with individual lashes for fluttery definition and added a pop of fun with chunky, super sparkly glitter — just the right amount of drama!
A complementary Hourglass blush gave her cheeks a dusky mauve flush, and we rounded out the look with the perfect MAC lipstick.
The final result? A modern take on vintage glamour — timeless, radiant, and totally Jess.