Lara Stokes Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
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Rachel Sent on 18/12/2024Just amazing
We got married a week ago and had Krystyna for my hair and makeup. I just can’t thank her enough, I have never felt so confident in how I looked and she was so lovely. The whole process was brilliant and I couldn’t recommend them enough. Thank you!Lara Stokes's reply:
You are just the best! You gave us the most amazing experience too, so thank you! We are so thrilled to know you found your whole booking to be brilliant. Krystyna is just so fabulous with her creativity and you both did look fabulous! It is always so motivating for us to know we have 2 more happy brides! Thank you to you both for booking us to do your hair and makeup. We wish you the most happiest marriage! Big Love, Lara and Krystyna xx -
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Georgia T. Sent on 29/11/2024
Lara is absolutely phenomenal
From the first email asking if Lara had any availability on the date of my wedding, to the goodbye before I headed to the church, Lara was phenomenal. She is super responsive, and sends lovely emails with tips and reassuring words in the run up to the wedding. I had to move my trial around several times and Lara was nothing but accommodating. The trial was brilliant and when I made one or two minor changes to the brief Lara was more than happy to discuss and helped me ask for the right pre-wedding haircut. On the day, Lara was great fun and a reassuring presence. The hair style was perfect and I couldn't have been happier. Thank you!Lara Stokes's reply:
Such lovely and motivating words to read Georgia - the biggest thank you to you for just being so beautiful and fabulous! I am thrilled to know you were happy with all that I offered. Your hair was so much fun to work with and I absolutely loved creating your style for your super-special day. You looked unbelievably sensational - truly! Your dress certainly set the style for your day and the hairstyle you chose was the perfect match - loved your vision. I am really thankful again to you and your family, and best buddy for giving us the best experience too. I wish you so much happiness now you're in your next chapter of life - marriage. Eek! The biggest congrat's to you again Georgia. Big love, Lara xx -
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Jennie O. Sent on 22/11/2024
Wonderful experience :)
I couldn't recommend Lara enough! If you're looking for someone professional, friendly, calm, warm, kind and excellent at her job - Lara is who you need!
One of the things I found most valuable about working with Lara was her professionalism and level of communication - she was always quick to reply and was so organised when it came to providing information, asking for information, sending invoice details and advice before the day. I found this so helpful, especially when everything starts to get so busy.
I loved meeting Lara at my trial, we had such a lovely conversation as she did my hair and this meant that on the day, it felt like having a friend there with you.
Lara really cared about ensuring I was happy with my look and encouraged me to be honest with any feedback. This ensured that on the day, my hair was just how I wanted it and my mum and bridesmaid loved theirs too.
Lara also went above and beyond on the morning, staying until I was about to leave for the church and helping me with my earrings - these little touches make all the difference.
Thank you Lara for making me feel like the best version of myself for such a big day :)Lara Stokes's reply:
Jennie! Thank you, thank you for such kind words! Ah, I'm feeling quite emotional! I really loved our time together, starting from your trial to your special day. You also had such a calming aura. I loved how you were so chilled but also had such an acute awareness in caring to each and every one of us on your special morning! Very big and kind heart. When your day finally came I was just wowed at how stunning and beautiful you looked! I am sure, after having spent some time with you at a very special time, you will have the most happiest marriage, as you just need to carry on being you. You have made a very happy man, I know it! Thank you again for choosing me to do your hair and also being so fabulous! Wishing you many, many happy years. Big love, Lara xx -
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Holly L. Sent on 15/11/2024Wedding hair with Lara 🩷
What an absolute BABE Lara is 💕
From the second I arrived at her house for my trial, I knew I’d picked the right stylist! She made me feel at complete ease, was so personable and friendly from the get-go and she just fully understood me and my vibe. We did two different hairstyles at the trial and I came away wanting both!!!! Turns out a month later I had done a total u-turn and wanted something completely different so we risked it on the morning of the wedding and it paid off - there were lots of tears when Lara showed me in the mirror! It was everything I could have dreamed of and more. I felt like a princess 🥰 (and not only did she smash this hairstyle, she was able to colour match my hair perfectly from photos and videos we’d taken from the trial, as the style I wanted required extensions for volume!)… the trials didn’t go to waste though as my bridesmaids decided to go for the hairstyles I had at my trial! Lauren also helped with this and did such an amazing job with my girls - everyone felt and looked so beautiful and I’m truly grateful for both of you 🩷Lara Stokes's reply:
You truly are a beauty and thank you Holly for such lovely words. To be fair you rocked all styles and you would've looked fabulous with them all but I do think you went for the perfect choice for your day! It is also so important to feel you as at first a new hairstyle that's not your norm, i.e. if you normally wear your hair down and this you want it up, will feel great for a few hours but then you may start to think I'm not feeling 100%. I think your style down, was 100% you and who wouldn't want to show off those fabulous blonde locks! Lauren and I had the best morning at your Gran's house and you were all so hospitable to us for which we both thank you for. Just the kindest! I hope you have had the most amazing start to your marriage and long may it continue for you. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I will bump into you again as you're only down then road! Thank you again and big love to you, Lara & Lauren xx -
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Kayley L. Sent on 11/11/2024
Fantastic team of Hair & Makeup artists
A big thank you to Lara and her team for creating the best plan for hair & makeup on our wedding day! Lara video called me to talk through my ideas and she supported me throughout the process. Her questionnaire used closer to the wedding day, helped me decide final plans for my makeup and hair.
Myself, my 3 bridesmaids and my mum all loved the hair and makeup that Nadezhda created on the day. I'd highly recommend Nadezhda to anyone in the Cheltenham/ Cotswolds type area. She visited our Airbnb and arrived in good time, even though the place was hard to find. Every makeup and hair look was tailored to the unique features of each person and Nadezhda did really well with my tanned complexion and adjustments I asked to be made, from the trial a few weeks before the day. My makeup lasted all day, and I didn't even need any touch-ups! Overall a seamless, enjoyable experience with Lara Stoke Hair & Makeup, so many thanks to the team.Lara Stokes's reply:
The biggest thank you to you Kayley! You were just the kindest bride to talk with and I thoroughly enjoyed our vid call; getting to know your vision and your plans, it was all lovely to hear. I am so thrilled to know you were happy with our services all round, from my overseeing your booking to our Nadezhda's amazing creative eye. You truly looked sensational and it was so lovely to see how glowing and happy you were on your day! We can't thank you enough in taking the time to leave us a review! We are very, very thankful and wish you the most amazing marriage ahead of you. Wishing you so much happiness! Big Love, Lara and Nadezhda xx -
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April K. Sent on 09/11/2024Best experience - Highly recommend!
I’m so glad I picked Lara as my hair stylist for my wedding day! From first booking to the big day, Lara was amazing! Maintaining regular communication with me and always staying so professional and friendly!
On the morning of my wedding we had to head over to the wedding venue half way through getting ready and Lara didn’t once complain about having to move and was very understanding about the situation. Lara’s calm demeanour really put me at ease during the move!
I knew early on that I wanted a hollywood wave but it wasn’t until my trial that I knew it was the right decision! Lara made some great suggestions and asked the right sorts of questions before and during my trial to ensure I was truly happy with my style. On the day, Lara was fantastic, and I absolutely loved my hair! I’ve never felt so glamorous and confident! I had so many compliments on my hair throughout the day!
Lara got on so well with everyone in my wedding party, it was like she was one of the girls! As well as this, Lara is incredibly talented and I’m totally in awe of her work! I highly recommend Lara to anyone looking for that elegant and timeless look.
Thanks again Lara for making my day that bit more special!
April xLara Stokes's reply:
Aww, April, your words are so very kind and I am so, so grateful to you in taking the time to write a review for me! Thank you! I had the best experience with you, your family and friends too.You are such a lovely, gentle, kind and beautiful person and you have definitely made one man incredibly happy. I'm sure he was bowled over when he cast his eyes on you walking down the aisle! You envisioned the perfect style for your day and it all came together so beautifully on THE day! We really did have the best morning, hey! You have such lovely family and friends and this is all credit to you, to how fabulous you are! I'm just so thrilled to know you were happy with me - always so motivating to know I have happy brides. Biggest thank you again and I wish you the best happiness in your marriage! Big Love, Lara xx -
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Sarah D. Sent on 01/11/2024Cannot recommend enough!!
Lara is brilliant at what she does. Whether it was dealing with awkward timing requests for hair trials or last minute adjustments for the wedding party, Lara was incredibly accommodating for our needs. She helped me to figure out the look I wanted, as well as giving great advice in the run up to the wedding.
I had so many compliments on the amazing job she did throughout the day and it was so nice to know that everything was taken care of. As well as being an amazing hair stylist she also did a wonderful job of keeping us all calm on the morning and helping the whole day start smoothly. I cannot recommend Lara highly enough!Lara Stokes's reply:
Ohhh, just the biggest thanks Sarah! I am so thrilled to know your experience with me was great. This is the best day of your life and I always want to make sure you feel only that. We had the best time together, hey? You and Deke were so lovely to talk with and spend time with, so the biggest thank you to you guys for giving me an amazing experience too! I hope that you settle into your new life with only the most happiest of memories that'll be created - very exciting times ahead for you! Thank you so much in taking the time to write me a review - just the best. Big love, Lara xx -
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Josie H. Sent on 29/10/2024
5 stars doesn’t feel enough….
Lara and her team did an amazing job for mine and my bridesmaids hair.
From her very first email Lara was helpful, friendly and very responsive. She put me at ease straight away during my trial and took the time to understand what I wanted and advised accordingly- I’d have been lost without her advice!
It was great having Lara and Nadezhda with us all on the morning of the wedding, they are both reassuring kind and fun to be around! Our hair stayed in place all day and I cannot recommend them enough.
Thank you Lara, I feel very lucky to have had you there as part of my day!Lara Stokes's reply:
Aw, you're a beauty Josie and thank you for your kind words. We both had an absolute blast on your morning - we all had so much fun. You have such lovely family and friends and this is all credit to you. It was so lovely to see your vision all come together on your special morning and didn't you look so beautiful! I hope your day turned out to be everything and more for you! Nadezhda and I both thank you for choosing us to be the ones to do your's and your bridal party's hair and for all just being so fabulous! We wish you the most amazing and happy years ahead of you in your marriage. Thank you again Josie and all the best. Big Love, Lara and Nadezhda xx -
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Jess W. Sent on 21/10/2024
Nadezhda is a FABULOUS hair stylist
Nadezhda from the Lara Stokes team did my hair for my wedding day and she was honestly amazing. So nice to have around on the morning of the wedding, incredibly attentive and listened to my thoughts (as I’d changed my ideas from the trial I had). Nothing was an issue and she even made time last minute for someone else to have their hair done too, which was fab. My hair stayed in place all day and I received so many compliments. My hair was something I was worried about for the day but I was made to feel right at ease and felt beautiful all day. Thank you 🩷Lara Stokes's reply:
You looked sensational and WOW, your hair, so beautiful! Stunning golden locks -you much get comments all the time. Thank you for your kind words and yes, super proud to have Nadezhda with me. She is fabulous with her work and also such a lovely person. You are just the best in taking the time to leave us a review - thank you, thank you! We both wish you the best years ahead and thank you again for choosing us to be a part of your special morning preps! All the best, Lara & Nadezhda xx -
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Kristina F. Sent on 20/10/2024
Natural Wedding Makeup
Thank you to Lara Stokes and our makeup artist Nadezhda for making me and my bridesmaids feel naturally beautiful on my big day. Nadezhda really listened and worked with me and my bridesmaids to create a look we felt comfortable and confident in. Thank you xxLara Stokes's reply:
Thank you so much Kristina for taking the time to write us a review. Hugely appreciated! :) I'm so pleased to know from this that you were happy with our services as a whole. Nadezhda is great at all styles and will always deliver just what you want - I'm super chuffed to have her on my team! You really looked radiant and beautiful! We both with you the best happiness in then years ahead of you ion your marriage and the biggest thanks again in writing a review for us - so good for our future brides to see. :) Big love, Lara xx -
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