How I Helped Emily Feel Beautiful and Comfortable on Her Wedding Day, With a Pixie Cut and Minimal Makeup

When Emily first contacted me, she was feeling a little nervous about her wedding hair and makeup. She has a short pixie cut, which she often finds tricky to style, and she wanted to achieve a modern, elegant look that felt natural and comfortable, without compromising her personal style.

On top of that, Emily rarely wears makeup and wasn’t sure how to wear it on her big day without feeling “painted” or like someone else entirely. She wanted a look that enhanced her natural beauty but still felt authentic to who she is.

During our bridal trial, I took the time to listen closely to what Emily wanted. It was important to me that she felt heard and understood. Together, we explored different ideas that would complement her dress and personality, focusing on a soft, fresh, and timeless style.

For Emily’s hair, I styled her pixie cut in a way that highlighted its modern edge while keeping it elegant and bridal. For makeup, we went for minimal but effective, enhancing her features gently so she looked radiant without feeling overdone.

On her wedding morning, Emily’s confidence shone through. She looked beautiful, calm, and completely herself. And she left me this lovely testimonial:

“Gemma listened — really listened — to what I wanted my makeup to be, which was really minimal. I felt incredibly beautiful without feeling like I was painted, just like a little bit elevated.”

Helping brides like Emily feel confident and comfortable in their own skin on their wedding day is exactly why I do what I do. If you have a hairstyle or makeup style you’re unsure about or if you simply want a natural, elegant bridal look

I’d love to chat and see how we can bring your vision to life.