Elite Bridal is a leading provider of bespoke bridal Makeup and Hair services, covering Essex, London and surrounding areas.

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Elite Bridal is a leading provider of Bespoke Bridal Makeup & Hair services, covering Essex, London and surrounding areas as well as Destination Weddings

Founded by highly sought after Makeup Artist, Melanie Brown, Elite Bridal is comprised of only the very best Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists handpicked by Mel herself.

Mel’s longstanding career, of over 12 years, has seen her work with top names in TV, Fashion and Celebrity. Her career has seen highlights such as working on Main Team for TV Series Bridgerton for leading Actors. As well as working on TV’s Coverage of the Olympic Games 2012, BBC’s Children In Need, The X Factor, Eurovision, plus various Dramas.

Mel has also enjoyed her career in Fashion, providing Makeup for London Fashion Week including top shows such as Mulberry. She is published in various fashion magazines nationally and internationally, regularly working for top fashion brands. Celebrity Clients include, Dani Dyer & Danny Dyer, Sara Cox, Nicola Adams, Ellie Simmonds, Lydia Bright, Maisie Smith to name a few!

Bridal Work

Testimonials

Melanie and her team were absolutely fantastic from start to finish and offered a truly professional and individually tailored package. I had no idea what make-up I wanted or what suited me, after a great trial where nothing was too much trouble we came up with a look I was really pleased with. On the day Melanie and team were highly efficient and recreated the look using high-quality make-up that lasted all day and required no touching up. I would highly recommend to any bride wanting to be fully satisfied with their makeup artist.

Wendy

Honestly so amazing. Went above and beyond to help me on my wedding day, everyone complimented the make up and hair all day and all night.

Don’t second think using Elite!

Charlotte

I can not recommend Elite Bridal Makeup highly enough. From my trial session to my wedding day Melanie was brilliant and professional. She listened to what I had visioned and delivered the perfect look for my big day. I had many compliments throughout the day and wouldn't hesitate to use her again.

Emma

Melanie is the best make up artist I have ever encountered. Mel is a true professional, an expert in what she does, knowledgeable, completely trustworthy and is so passionate about making you look and feel fabulous. I cannot rate her highly enough.

Lauren

I had my wedding yesterday, and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience. Melanie was fantastic from first contact, to trial, to on the day. The make up was all stunning, I felt like a million dollars and the bridesmaids felt the same and all looked gorgeous. A really lovely lady, professional throughout and I will be highly recommending to anyone and everyone. Thank you so much

Charlotte

Thank you so much Mel for not only my bridal make up, but all my bridesmaids and my mum. You made us all feel amazing and catered to everyone’s individual make up needs. The airbrush foundation was incredible and lasted ALL day. It was my make up of dreams and I just wish I had you to do my make up every day 🙂 you are so lovely and talented and we can’t thank you enough.

Alex

For someone who does not wear much make up at all, Mel worked magic on making me feel comfortable and finding a look that suited me and just made me feel amazing! All of the girls looked beautiful and the morning was so calm it was just the perfect start. Highly recommend. Thank you so much

Hannah

Melanie was an excellent makeup artist. From the first trial to my wedding day I was extremely impressed. She is professional, punctual and really knows what suits you. I was absolutely delighted with all of the makeup on the day. She really helped to make it a special day and I would highly recommend her.

Emily

When I began organising my wedding my first thought was Mel. I called her and booked her for the best day-off my life. She came to my house and we talked through ideas and did a makeup rehearsal. It was fantastic. I felt so calm and relaxed. Melanie's expertise know no boundaries. I felt like a princess. On the day it ran so smoothly. Mel was there at the crack of dawn and I was beautiful and ready to go. I would highly recommend Mel, she's amazing.

Sarah

Melanie and her team did make up for both my mum and I on my wedding day, and she was amazing. Melanie is so professional, she listened to what we wanted and then developed a look that was just perfect. We both felt so confident and I have never received so many compliments for a red lip! I would highly recommend her.

Helen

For someone who does not wear much make up at all, Mel worked magic on making me feel comfortable and finding a look that suited me and just made me feel amazing!

All of the girls looked beautiful and the morning was so calm it was just the perfect start. Highly recommend!

Hannah

Couldn’t recommend Mel at Elite Bridal enough! I am someone who doesn’t like anyone doing their make-up but Mel was so patient with me and really made me feel at ease. She did a phenomenal job at giving me the look I wanted as a bride and I got so many compliments.

Brooke

Mel and Alanna did mine and my bridesmaids makeup for my wedding. I could not fault them. Having not had my makeup done professionally before I was quite nervous. However, Mel put me at ease and knew exactly what would suit me. My makeup lasted all day too, which given how hot it was that day, was a miracle! My bridesmaids were also really pleased with their makeup. I would definitely recommend Elite Bridal!

Claire

I booked Elite Bridal Make up for my wedding in September 2020, Mel is amazing. I can not recommend her enough. She made me feel so at ease and it was like having my friends around doing my make up. I just wish Mel could do my make up daily!

Mel also recommended her friend for our hair and they worked so well together and planned it all out for the morning.

They did my hair and make up and the two bridesmaids, 2 flower girls hair, my mums hair and my sisters make up. They did a schedule and had it all planned out for the morning so we didn’t have to worry about a thing.

You won’t regret booking Mel for your wedding.

Kat

Mel was fantastic, so lovely to talk to whilst she done mine, my maid of honour and mum’s make up and put all of us at ease. All of our make up lasted all day and was fantastic at hiding flushed faces in the 30°C heat.

I couldn’t recommend Elite Bridal Makeup enough.

Harriet

Fantastic experience, great makeup! Clean and professional and Mel is lovely too! Makes you feel at ease and is very experienced! I’ve booked her and her team for my wedding too

Samantha

I couldn’t recommend Mel more! Flawless makeup all day even on the hottest of days!! She makes you feel so comfortable from start to finish! Super friendly and really professional!

Clare

Melanie is amazing, makes you feel special and makes it all about you. Listens to what you like/prefer and takes so much time . Has a real passion in her work , def more then a job. Highly recommended

Jen

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