Emma Garrod Make Up Artist

07/11/2023

Do you want to know how to sparkle and stay eco friendly?

I was so excited to get this sparkly package in the post today!
is amazing! Super, sparkly, super soft and never tested on animals 🪩🐬
It's made primarily from eucalyptus cellulose so it means you can sparkle your way through the party season without adding to the horrific amount of micro plastics in our oceans.

Can't wait to use it on all my party make ups this year 🍸

If you'd like some use MGMSPARKLES for a discount!

15/09/2023

I am so proud of this!

To be asked to work on something so creative is just so special. It was all about texture and colour for this incredible shoot at . This is one of the first images I've seen by the amazing .s.photography and it's stunning! The concept and design was nothing short of spectacular from

For make up I had complete freedom 😲 and I wanted to layer colours and textures for a real colour shifting look. This look was all about eyes. I used a mixture of and coloured foils.
Then a half lash to finish the eye perfectly.

What a day!!!!!

Full credits

Concept, styling and big headdresses
Venue
Photographers .s.photography


Video
Gowns
Florist
Hair
Makeup
Outfits/capes/shoes
Cake
Stationery
Bespoke ombré candles
Embroidered napkins .house.designs
Embroidered jacket @ houseofpandasdesign
Headpieces
Silk and leather headdress
Lilac dahlia choker
Earrings
Silk butterflies
Iced biscuit lollies
Silk ribbons
Cupcakes
Confetti
Neon sign
Smoke grenades
Models @ alicedomanx .25_x
Right hand woman

17/08/2023

Do you want to know how to have the perfect wedding day?

Make it about you! 🩷
Sounds an obvious thing to say but I see so many brides and grooms that are influenced by other people too much and then live to regret their day was more about other people than themselves.
Obviously it's great to have opinions and suggestions from your loved ones but never forget this is your day so it needs to be what you want.

If you want the big dress.....wear it!
If you want a non traditional dress ....have it!
If you want a giant flower crown.....do it!
If you don't want a sit down meal....don't have it!
If you want glittery eyeshadow....ask me for it!

Don't make your day about pleasing other people, it's your day, it needs to please you 💖

I will always tell you, your bridal make up needs to be what makes YOU happy. Of course take inspiration from others and I'll always give you suggestions but never forget it's your face for you to have just as you want it 😘😘

P.S yes, my husband did push me under the hotel on a luggage trolley on our wedding day....... because that's just us 💖

13/08/2023

So apparently you lovely lot like to see my little face on here so I thought I'd introduce myself properly 😘

I'm not a huge one for being this side of the camera my focus is always on you as my client. It's all about you, that's always my priority 💖 but I do understand that when you are looking to book a make up artist you need to know a little bit about me.... So here I am..... a menopausal, 40 something, music loving, red wine drinking working mum whose job is her passion & one of her proudest achievements.

⭐ I'm in my mid forties.... I understand what it is to be getting older, how we change & the changes to make so make up works best for us.

⭐ I have 3 children, Georgia, Ivy & Henry.
The loves of my life yet my biggest challenges.

⭐ I got married last year, to my wonderful Robert. So I know how stressful weddings are! This is the song I walked down the aisle to 🩷

⭐ I live in Suffolk but travel all over for my clients.

⭐ Weirdly, Im not a massive make up wearer 🤣 I know it always surprises you! This is why I love a natural style so much. I get it when you say you don't like that heavy feeling on your face.

⭐ Make up is my passion, I never feel like I'm working as I LOVE my job. This is why I always go above and beyond for my clients, it really make's me so happy.

⭐ I love to laugh, life is always better with a smile on your face.

⭐ My clients always say I bring a very calming presence, I think this is an age and experience thing, not much phases me. Not even exploding champagne bottles drenching bridesmaids or flying coke cans over wedding dresses 🤦 We always sort it.

⭐ My style of make up is natural or soft glam with my signature glowing skin. I love skin to look like skin, fresh, glowing & healthy.
Although I can do more glam looks & love doing them so please still get in touch if you'd like something other than natural 😘

So if all of the above hasn't put you off 🤞and I sound like I'm the kind of make up artist you might need I'd love to chat 😘

19/07/2023

Want to know a fabulous lip combination for summer?

Pale Mauve Lip liner all over lips for a perfect n**e tone.
💫Use the side of the pencil rather than the tip for a quicker fill with a softer finish 😘
Then apply Lip Glowy Balm in any of the colours (I used Very Fruits Rouge here) over the top for a gorgeous super hydrating glossy finish that doesn't feel heavy or sticky.

A perfect summer lip 💋

You can get both products from with my code LFTFBYEMMAG for a discount! 😘

13/07/2023

Hero Products 💫

I'm always being asked about what my favourite products are so I thought I'd do a little series highlighting some of the products I always reach for.

Foundation

Foundation is a hugely personal thing, we all like something a little different. In my opinion Light Reflecting Foundation has something for everyone and will always be my go to.

💫This is a skincare hybrid so it sits really well on all skin types but really works on dry skin, which can often be an issue

💫It's a buildable coverage, you can wear it sheer or use more if you prefer it that way. I use it on clients that want no make up make up and those that have asked for more coverage. It's a perfect kit product for me.

💫It's a natural glowy finish. Personally I love to mix in a liquid highlighter for extra glow!

💫It's long lasting, I love using it on my brides

💫It lets your skin breathe and won't clog your pores

💫It's a Vegan formula

💫It is available in 36 shades

If you have any questions about it please just let me know 😘

21/06/2023

I absolutely loved doing the make up for branding shoot. Vicki looked amazing and is just the lovliest person too. Was also great to work with the talented again.
Please check them both out for the fabulous services they offer 🩷 all things I love, beauty, tattoos, photography and education 🌟

29/05/2023

Shout out to my clients 😘

If I've ever done your make up I would really appreciate it if you could write me a little review?

It doesn't have to be long but it really helps if potential clients can hear from you directly, then they get a better idea of who I am and how I work.
Choosing a Make Up Artist can be a hard decision ❤️

Thank you so much, as always I appreciate all your support

Just follow this link and you should be able to write directly on my Google business page 💖💖

https://g.co/kgs/hnnygM

24/04/2023

Just wow! I always love working with she lights up any room and is such a fabulous photographer. I absolutely love these sneak peaks of my bride Amanda and her husband Glenn from the weekend.
The venue was which is such a beautiful space and super local to me!
Make up pictures to follow but how amazing is that red lip 💋

18/04/2023

Honestly I can't get my head around how much I love this make up ❤️
It's a perfect bridal or bridesmaid look.
Glowy skin, gold sparkly eyes and a gorgeous pink lip it's fabulous for those of you that want something special but not too over the top or heavy . I've always loved that glow 🌟
Hair

18/03/2023

Make up is so versatile these days
Don't think just because it says it's a lipstick or an eyeshadow you can't use it anywhere else. Here I have used the new MVP lipstick (which is amazing and like velvet) on my lips, eyes and cheeks.
Obviously this is a bold look as it's red but you could use any of your favourite colours it's up to you hiw bold you go 😘
I added some highlighter (absolutely incredible) and this was a stunning eye look ✨
and what a combination! 💖

05/03/2023

She definitely is super lovely 💗
I loved this super dewy makeup on Kerry. A very gentle smokey eye and my favourite natural lashes for added length and fullness without looking false.
It would be so easy to add a shimmery eyeshadow or a red lip to take this look from day to night ✨💄

26/02/2023

I often get asked what my favourite make up look to do is and I can honestly say I love doing make up that makes you happy ❤️ Simone's smile in this reel is what makes me happy and my heart full.
I guess my signature style will always be glowing healthy looking skin it's my absolute favourite as Simone models so perfectly here ✨
I don't think we need heavy foundations and it's so important to remember in today's society skin has texture... nobody has completely flawless skin but everybody has a beautiful face 😘

19/02/2023

A pop of colour is always so much fun 💕
A bold lip is very on trend right now and I've always loved a bit of colour. Plus it's such an easy way to take your look from day to night ✨
Pop on a bright or even a red lipstick and add some blusher (also a huge 2023 trend) and you are ready to party 🍸

18/02/2023

Mother of The Bride

I always love doing Mum's make up 💕
On Marie we wanted to keep soft glowing skin but really make her beautiful eyes star of the show ✨
To be glamorous but not overly made up.
We both absolutely loved this soft smoke eye look with a Mrs Kisses lip to finish the look off

06/02/2023

05/02/2023

I feel so lucky to have had so many new enquiries lately ❤️ It's amazing to have such a full diary ✨
Please could I ask that you include the above in any enquiries as this helps me get back to you more quickly with all the information that you need. Then we get to just chat about the really exciting stuff.....make up....dresses.... hair....flowers ....💕

04/02/2023

Going through a little rebranding!
Trying to make myself have a professional business head too......although I'd rather spend all my time playing with make up and painting your beautiful faces!

31/12/2022

2022 what a year!!!

Happy New Year to all my clients old and New ✨ As always I’m incredibly grateful and blessed for all of your continued support and look forward to seeing you all again in 2023 and meeting lots of new faces too. All my love, Emma ###.

#2022

30/12/2022

Evie ❄️

Beautiful Evie with her Christmas wedding, she wanted a soft and natural look but something with a bit of sparkle. We of course used for that champagne ✨ and my favourite palette on eyes. pinched blush for a flush of colour. These blushers are my absolute favourite and I can’t wait to get them all! Finished off with Pillow Talk gloss on lips 👄 perfect 😍.

Hair by Tommy at Platinum Salon Stowmarket

28/12/2022

So many beautiful faces ❤️.
This is just a small selection of the lovely faces I’ve met in the first half of this year. I can’t seem to make a reel big enough to fit you all in so I’ve tried to show clients I’ve not posted before ❤️ I’m so grateful to you all for trusting me on your wedding days and special occasions. It really does make me so proud and happy looking back at all your faces. I will be forever grateful to you all 😘

24/12/2022

Emma Garrod Make Up Artist (Emma Jane Bird) shared a post on Instagram: "Well 2022 what a year!! I just wanted to thank each and everyone of you that continue to support me. From something that started so small to being a small part of almost 100 weddings this year is unbelievable. I am forever grat...

23/12/2022

Emily ❄️
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The most stunning bride, Emily is a regular client of mine and was so excited when she asked me to do her bridal make up. She wanted sparkly rose gold eyes which I used and my favourite pigments As always I went for glowing beautiful skin with Light Wonder foundation and concealer. Finished off with mix of Wedding Belles and Pillowtalk lip 💋 so pretty for a Christmas time wedding at the incredible

22/12/2022

Just the most stunning photos by Ben Chapman Photos of Laura one of my December brides ❤️

13/12/2022

Just the most wonderful professional photos from of my bride Jess from earlier this year Such a stunning vintage look, Ruby Woo is such a brilliant Red lipstick 💄 It’s always so exciting to see the professional shots ❤️❤️
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17/11/2022

Jess❤️ What a beautiful bride! I often get asked what is my favourite make up to do and it’s a hard one but anything vintage always has my heart. Old school Hollywood glamour is timeless and just so stunning. Jess looked beyond beautiful using master n**es palette with gel eyeliner and tres chic cluster lashes for that perfect eye. My favourite pinched liquid blusher and 001 face palette on cheeks with bronzer
And of course that classic Ruby Woo on lips ❤️ Just how incredible did she look 🥰🥰🥰

10/11/2022

I absolutely love this recent mother of the bride look at the beautiful ❤️
We used Ninetease Palette on eyes with individual lashes.
My new obsession Pinch blush which gives you such a stunning natural flush of colour and finished off with lipstick in Captive.
Just gorgeous 🥰

31/10/2022

Trish ❤️
I had the most wonderful morning with Trish and her bridal party, just the loveliest and kindest group of ladies.
All wanted a natural look as not huge make up wearers but wanted something special for such a big day.
For Trish we used Pillow Talk on eyes and lips and for the rest of the bridal party Essential Palette on eyes and Rosa Lip Dew

Just beautiful 😍