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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022
Last update: May 2024
Hester lily makeup artistry is one of our top makeup artists here at hitched and is a wedding makeup Artist based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. With over nine years of experience in the makeup industry, and a Bachelor in arts degree, Hester provides a bespoke and high-quality service sure to leave you with a modern, glowing and polished look. Hester only uses the best products, making sure they are tried and tested to give a flawless and luxurious finish. Hester lily makeup artistry has a very calm, friendly, yet professional demeanour and will be there for you every step of your wedding journey.
Services Offered
Hester provides a bespoke wedding makeup service for you and your bridal party on the wedding day and can happily cater for any amount, dependant on time. Hester also has a list of other suppliers that would be available to help if the party is so large she should require an extra pair of hands. Hester can happily travel to your venue and takes a minimum of three clients per booking in peak wedding season. She will conduct a trial around 3-4 months prior to your big day and this will be when you work together to create your vision. All brides will receive a complimentary touch up bag to ensure you are confident you are feeling amazing for your whole day and all other party members will receive a lipstick top up. Hester also offers one to one lessons and occasion makeup services in the heart of Cheltenham.
- Bridal trial
- Bridal makeup
- Whole day touch up service
- Occasion makeup
- Makeup lessons
- Woman-owned
Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Makeup
What is included in the wedding package?
Bridal trial (2-6 months before the day)
Bespoke Bridal makeup includes touch up bag for the bride.
Bridesmaids/party members makeup includes lipstick top up.
All mobile services
How far in advance should I contact you?
Please contact Hester to book as soon as you know your wedding date, However Hester sometimes has availability for last minute brides
Do you work at homes?
Yes
What is the charge for travelling?
50 pence per mile to and from location
What is your main business area?
Make up
Could you stay with the bride until the photo shoot?
Yes
How many people can you beautify for one wedding?
Please contact to discuss
Can you provide your beauty services for pre-wedding and post-wedding photography?
Yes
What are the forms of payment?
Bank transfer is preferred
Do you have any questions?
Reviews for Hester lily makeup artistry
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5.0 out of 5 rating
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5.0 out of 5 rating
26 reviews
100% recommend it
Zoe H. Sent on 06/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful makeup!
Hester was amazing! She was so friendly and organised, helping me to decide on the perfect makeup look at my trial and recreating it beautifully on the day. I felt very relaxed in her hands!
Rachel D. Sent on 31/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Looked like a film-star ✨
I had never had my makeup done professionally before prior to my bridal trial. I booked Hester following our interactions on each other’s social media, and by the time we got round to my trial, Hester felt like an old friend. I walked out of the studio with a confidence I’d never felt in myself before. Hester made extensive notes which she then used to replicate my bridal makeup on the day. She has also given me skincare advice over the past two years, in which I have seen a massive difference.
My bridesmaids were also new to professional makeup. Hester listened to their individual requests for more glam/natural make ups, while still making sure they were complementary. We ended up running ahead of schedule which was brilliant. Hester stayed with us to do final touch ups until I was dressed and ready for the registrars, and was a calming presence all morning.
I looked like a glamorous 50s film-star on my wedding day and received so many compliments about how well it lasted. It has photographed beautifully in both colour and B&W.
P.S George loved it so much that he decided to steal the foundation from my nose during our first kiss! 😂
My bridesmaids were also new to professional makeup. Hester listened to their individual requests for more glam/natural make ups, while still making sure they were complementary. We ended up running ahead of schedule which was brilliant. Hester stayed with us to do final touch ups until I was dressed and ready for the registrars, and was a calming presence all morning.
I looked like a glamorous 50s film-star on my wedding day and received so many compliments about how well it lasted. It has photographed beautifully in both colour and B&W.
P.S George loved it so much that he decided to steal the foundation from my nose during our first kiss! 😂
Polly M. Sent on 13/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Transformed us all into the Belles of the Ball!
I’m so glad I found Hester for my wedding make up. Her portfolio is outstanding and an accurate representation of her talent as a makeup artist.
I had such fun at the trial, whereby Hester helped me to decide on the best look for me based upon my theme and the type of makeup I usually wear.
On the morning of the wedding, she was such a calming influence for me and my bridesmaids, and completely transformed us all! We had so many compliments on how glamorous we looked on the day, and the makeup stayed on all day!
I’m so so glad I found Hester and will be recommending her wherever I can. My only regret is not getting married all over again so I can look that glam again!! The whole experience just wouldn’t have been the same without her!
I had such fun at the trial, whereby Hester helped me to decide on the best look for me based upon my theme and the type of makeup I usually wear.
On the morning of the wedding, she was such a calming influence for me and my bridesmaids, and completely transformed us all! We had so many compliments on how glamorous we looked on the day, and the makeup stayed on all day!
I’m so so glad I found Hester and will be recommending her wherever I can. My only regret is not getting married all over again so I can look that glam again!! The whole experience just wouldn’t have been the same without her!
Kerenza M. Sent on 14/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Fantastic service
As someone who doesn’t wear a lot of make-up choosing a make-up artist was difficult. Hester made it so easy with a brilliant trial where she listened to exactly what I wanted and she was brilliant on the day helping to keep nerves at bay.
Katie B. Sent on 26/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely amazing
Hester listened to exactly what I wanted, she is not only very professional but makes you feel so relaxed.
She really is amazing and makeup from natural to ultra glamorous look.
Knows her knowledge on all makeup brands and I felt a million dollars , wouldn’t use anyone else.
My bridesmaids also loved their makeup.
Thank you Hester so much , I had so many compliments and wows on the day, already been asked who I used.
Lots of love
Katie xxxx
She really is amazing and makeup from natural to ultra glamorous look.
Knows her knowledge on all makeup brands and I felt a million dollars , wouldn’t use anyone else.
My bridesmaids also loved their makeup.
Thank you Hester so much , I had so many compliments and wows on the day, already been asked who I used.
Lots of love
Katie xxxx
Kate V. Sent on 08/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely Stunning
From the moment of contact to the big day, Hester was so supportive and knowledgeable. I booked her for my wedding gift to the bride, because she never wears makeup and I wanted her to have the full experience.
Hester went above and beyond on the day, helped with the dress etc... but best of all was the make-up! Wow 👌 perfect colour match for me, even though I didn't have a trial, and most importantly the bride was happy and looked stunning, a beautiful version of herself (not over done). She applied lashes to complete the look and gave us both touch up bags, but we only used them once and the make-up lasted all night!
I will definitely be booking Hester again for future parties and weddings.
I'm a make-up artist myself and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Thank you so much.
Hester went above and beyond on the day, helped with the dress etc... but best of all was the make-up! Wow 👌 perfect colour match for me, even though I didn't have a trial, and most importantly the bride was happy and looked stunning, a beautiful version of herself (not over done). She applied lashes to complete the look and gave us both touch up bags, but we only used them once and the make-up lasted all night!
I will definitely be booking Hester again for future parties and weddings.
I'm a make-up artist myself and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Thank you so much.
Jess H. Sent on 08/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Great make up artist
Hester is a fabulous make up artist who has been doing my make up for years. On the morning she created such a calming atmosphere. She did myself, 2 bridesmaids and my Mum. Everyone was thrilled with how they looked and she really listened to what we wanted. She offered so much more and was on hand to help with everything and anything. Thank you!
Hollie Sent on 08/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Best Makeup Artist Ever
I booked Hester for my wedding to do my makeup, as well as my MOH & Mum. We were all so happy with our makeup. Hester made us feel so calm in the morning too. She's such a lovely person.
Nicole M. Sent on 29/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing makeup artist!
Hester did mine, my mums and my bridesmaids makeup for my wedding in August. She was amazing from start to finish, listened to what I asked for during my trial and totally delivered on the day. I felt beautiful - something I don’t usually say! I truly believe it gave me the confidence to just embrace the day and enjoy every moment. Hester is such a lovely person, it was great having her there for the morning of the wedding. I can’t thank her or recommend her enough! xx
Marie B. Sent on 17/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating
My wedding day 15/9/2023
Hester Lily Makeup Artistry I couldn’t choose the words if I tried to describe how special you made me feel on my wedding day🩷 I felt like a princess from the minute you arrived until you sent me on my way sealed with a kiss.
Thank you for everything love you always Marie Xx
My experience with Hester from the beginning right through to her handing me over to my son to give me away was seamless she is a true professional, kind and caring, humorous and fun to be around, she’s very flexible and extremely easy to work with, her talents are endless I just love her to bits. 🩷🩷🩷Xx
Book without any doubt!
Thank you for everything love you always Marie Xx
My experience with Hester from the beginning right through to her handing me over to my son to give me away was seamless she is a true professional, kind and caring, humorous and fun to be around, she’s very flexible and extremely easy to work with, her talents are endless I just love her to bits. 🩷🩷🩷Xx
Book without any doubt!
Zoe N. Sent on 06/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you!
Hester was amazing. She did two lots of bridal make up for both myself and my wife as well as my bridesmaid and mum. We all were incredibly happy with the results. I’m not the ‘girliest’ person on earth so had no idea about what to do with my bridal make up, Hester was lovely and understanding and helped me decide how I wanted it along the way!
Thank you so much, me and Nat loved meeting you and are both so happy you were a part of our day!
We 100% recommend!
Thank you so much, me and Nat loved meeting you and are both so happy you were a part of our day!
We 100% recommend!
Shelby-Jay R. Sent on 03/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Hester was a dream
Booking Hester to do my wedding make up was one of the best decisions I made. She was incredible and all my girls looked beautiful, altering looks slightly to accommodate what people wanted. She is so talented and made me and my bridesmaids feel the best we’ve ever felt. Having Hester there on the day was so comforting, literally like having an extra friend and I’m so glad I chose her to do my wedding make up. She is the best xxxx
Olivia C. Sent on 08/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Can’t recommend enough!!!✨✨
Where do I start?
I just want to say a HUGE thank you to Hester for making my bridal makeup dreams come true!
Myself and my bridesmaids loved everything about our makeup.
Hester is so talented at what she does and only uses the best high quality makeup.
I was a nightmare and wasn’t sure what I really wanted makeup wise at first because I suffer with awful eczema and dry skin. Hester worked with me to come up with the look I wanted by changing some things we did in the trial to work with my skin.
My makeup lasted the whole day and I mean the WHOLE day (even the night as I passed out asleep)😂
I loved the little emergency top up pouch she provided, such a cute and clever idea!
Hester arrived and bought her whole makeup studio with her, which we all loved and along and Viv (hairdressing) I had the best morning with my girls getting glammed up!
Both of them felt part of our group🤍
Hester is also a great baby sitter/holder when it comes to needing someone to baby sit when photos are being taken🥹😅
Overall I can’t recommend Hester enough for all your makeup needs!!
5 * for makeup and service🤍🤍
Thank you so so so much x x x
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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 2de Cheltenham (Gloucestershire)