Where possible, I recommend arriving at your trial as you expect to look on your wedding day. If you're planning a spray tan, brow treatment or other beauty treatment for your wedding, having the same treatment ahead of your trial can help us create the most accurate representation of your finished look.Please bear in mind that some skin, facial and brow treatments require downtime before makeup can safely or comfortably be applied. Please check the recommended downtime with your treatment provider and allow sufficient time between any treatments and your makeup appointment.Please arrive with a clean, makeup free face and, if possible, wear a top in a similar colour and neckline to your wedding dress. You're also very welcome to bring any makeup inspiration you've collected.There is no need to purchase any special skincare or products beforehand. We will discuss your skin, preferences and preparation for the wedding day as part of your trial.

Your bridal trial is a relaxed, in depth appointment designed to create and refine your wedding day makeup.We’ll discuss your wedding, dress, personal style, usual makeup preferences and how you would like to feel on the day. From there, I’ll create a look tailored to your features, skin and overall bridal style.There is plenty of time to make adjustments and explore the finer details together. Your final look and products used will be recorded so that everything can be recreated consistently on your wedding morning.I recommend allowing approximately 2.5 to 3 hours for your trial.

Your bridal makeup should feel like you, just beautifully considered.We’ll talk through your usual makeup style, the elements you love and anything you would prefer to avoid, alongside your dress, wedding style and overall vision for the day. You’re very welcome to bring inspiration images, although these are always used as a starting point rather than something to copy exactly.Together, we’ll create a look that complements your individual features, photographs beautifully and, most importantly, still feels like you.

A calm wedding morning starts with good planning. Ahead of your wedding, I’ll work with you to create a makeup schedule based on your ceremony time, bridal party and any other suppliers involved.I’m very happy to coordinate timings with your hairstylist to ensure hair and makeup work seamlessly alongside one another, with enough time built in for final touches before you get dressed.The aim is simple: everyone ready on time, without your wedding morning ever feeling rushed.

I allow up to two hours for the bride, giving us plenty of time for skin preparation, makeup application, individual lashes where desired, and those all important final refinements.Bridal party timings are planned separately as part of your wedding morning schedule, with everything carefully coordinated to ensure you are ready comfortably ahead of the ceremony.Your wedding morning should never feel rushed, and I deliberately allow generous time for your bridal appointment so that the experience feels just as considered as the finished makeup.

Fox & Doe specialises in bridal makeup and lash artistry and does not currently offer hair styling. However, I work with trusted hairstylists and would be very happy to make recommendations based on your requirements.If you have already chosen your hairstylist, I’m equally happy to coordinate timings with them ahead of your wedding to ensure hair and makeup run seamlessly together on the morning.

Yes. Bridal makeup is available on location throughout Cheltenham, the Cotswolds and beyond.Travel within 20 miles of Cheltenham is included in your bridal booking. For venues further afield, any additional travel, parking or accommodation requirements will be discussed and agreed with you in advance.For larger bridal parties or earlier ceremony times, I’ll also consider the location and timings carefully when planning your wedding morning schedule.

I recommend getting in touch as soon as you have your wedding date and venue confirmed, particularly for popular spring and summer dates.However, there is no such thing as enquiring too late. If your wedding is approaching, please do still get in touch. If I have availability, I would be delighted to be part of your day.

Yes. Please let me know about any known allergies, sensitivities or skin concerns before your trial so that I can take these into consideration when selecting products for your makeup.Where possible, I will adapt the products used to suit your individual requirements. However, as cosmetic products may be manufactured in environments where cross contamination can occur, I cannot guarantee that any product or makeup application will be completely allergen free.If you have a significant or complex allergy, we can discuss this ahead of your appointment and agree the safest approach.

Yes. Makeup can be booked for bridesmaids, mothers of the bride or groom and other members of your wedding party.Each person’s makeup is tailored to their individual features, skin and preferences, while still feeling cohesive with the overall look of the wedding. Individual lashes are included where desired.For larger bridal parties or where timings are particularly tight, a second makeup artist or assistant may be required. If this applies to your booking, this will be discussed with you in advance and any additional costs agreed before confirming arrangements.All timings will be carefully planned to ensure everyone is ready comfortably and your wedding morning remains calm and unhurried.

My professional kit includes a carefully selected range of luxury and professional makeup brands, including Dior, NARS, Charlotte Tilbury, Natasha Denona, Makeup by Mario and many others.Rather than using the same products on every bride, I select and layer products according to your individual skin, features and the finish we have created together at your trial.My kit is continually reviewed and updated to ensure the products I use perform beautifully both in person and on camera, with longevity considered throughout.

Yes. We’ll discuss skin preparation as part of your bridal trial, and I’ll provide guidance ahead of your wedding day to help your skin look and feel its best for makeup.On the wedding morning, your makeup is carefully prepared and set for longevity. You’ll also receive a complimentary bridal touch up kit containing essentials to help keep your makeup looking beautiful throughout the day.

Yes. If you would like me to remain with you after your initial bridal makeup for touch ups, photography or a change of look later in the day, this can be arranged subject to availability. During this time, I’m also very happy to assist with the little things that help your day run smoothly, from coordinating with your photographer and other suppliers to helping with final preparations and ensuring you remain looking your best throughout. Additional time is charged at £80 per hour and should ideally be arranged in advance.