Be Bridal Hair & Makeup
Bride wearing softly waved hair and natural makeup by Be Bridal

Essex · UK · Destination

Think of me as your Bridal Fairy Godmother

Beautiful, luxurious hair and makeup for UK and destination weddings, proms and special occasions.

Dannielle applying bridal makeup to a bride at her wedding morning

Dannielle

Your bridal fairy godmother

Hello, lovely

Welcome to Be Bridal

My name is Dannielle. I am a professional Hair & Makeup Artist based in Essex. I provide beautiful hair and makeup looks for Weddings both UK and destination, Proms and Special Occasions.

Before Be Bridal, I worked as a performer in Disneyland Paris and for the Walt Disney Company for many years, travelling all over the world. Watching the cosmetology department restyle wigs and create new looks for the characters sparked my love for makeup and hair styling.

I trained as a makeup artist and went on to work for MAC Cosmetics, then trained in hair styling before founding Be Bridal — bringing everything I love together in one very special role.

“I believe that everyone is beautiful in their own unique way. Your bridal makeup should enhance your natural features and your wedding hair should compliment your face shape and, of course, the dress!”

I’m not just your hair and makeup artist, but that extra pair of hands, your calming influence, your friend and your support.

New

Destination Weddings

Getting married abroad? I’ll be there.

Before Be Bridal, I spent years living and working internationally with Disney — so packing my kit and hopping on a plane isn’t a stretch for me, it’s second nature.

Taking Be Bridal abroad is something I’ve always wanted to do, so this is a wonderfully exciting new chapter. Whether you’re saying I do in a sun-drenched villa, a vineyard or with your toes in the sand, I’ll bring the same Bridal Fairy Godmother magic I’d bring to an Essex barn — wherever in the world that takes me.

  • Trials, your way

    Your hair & makeup trial and full consultation are done over video call before you fly — so there are no surprises on the day.

  • Built to last

    Products chosen specifically to stand up to humidity, heat and salt air, holding beautifully all day, wherever you say I do.

  • Nothing left behind

    A travel-sized touch-up kit is left with you, so your look stays perfect for the rest of your trip.

Services & pricing

A little magic, made for you

Thoughtful hair and makeup services, tailored to your celebration.

Held at my home studio in Maldon, Essex

Wedding Trials

  • Bride hair only£130
  • Bride makeup only£130
  • Bride hair & makeup£250
  • Bridal party hair only£70pp
  • Bridal party makeup only£70pp
  • Bridal party hair & makeup£130pp

Your wedding morning

Wedding Day

  • Bride hair only£190
  • Bride makeup only£190
  • Bride hair & makeup£360
  • Bridal party hair only£85pp
  • Bridal party makeup only£85pp
  • Bridal party hair & makeup£160pp
  • Under 10s hair (no heat styling)£40pp
  • Under 10s hair (with heat styling)£50pp
  • Under 10s makeup (sparkle, blush & gloss)Complimentary

Should an assistant be required for your booking, hair & makeup will be charged at their individual prices. There will also be an assistant fee of £50 per assistant plus their travel.

On your wedding day, I will travel to your venue or chosen location. Travel costs are individual to each booking. Please see T&Cs for details.

I am only able to provide BOTH hair & makeup for small bridal parties BY MYSELF — Bride plus 2 others. Message me for more information regarding this for larger parties.

Prom · Occasion · Event

A reason to celebrate

Trial

  • Hair & Makeup£150
  • Hair or Makeup£75

On the Day

  • Hair & Makeup£200
  • Hair or Makeup£100

All occasion hair & makeup will take place in my home studio for 2 people or less. Prices include travel up to a 10 mile radius for group bookings only. (Additional costs may apply after that distance at 60p per mile.)

Festival · Holiday Braids

Braids, your way

Starting from £30 depending on style.

From my home studio in Maldon, Essex only, unless a large group booking.

Ask for a personalised quote

Kind words

What my brides say

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“Not only did you make me look absolutely beautiful for my big day but you went above and beyond what you needed to do! Everyone was soooo complimentary about my hair and make up all day! It’s the morning after and my hair hasn’t moved, it’s still perfectly in place!”

Mrs Sarah Stanger

The Lion Inn · Boreham, Essex

“I cannot thank you enough for the amazing job you did with my hair and make up. I'm not the easiest and I change my mind like the wind but that didn't bother you at all, you went above and beyond to make everything perfect. I have never felt as beautiful as I did on my wedding day, I barely recognised myself. I received so many compliments on my hair and make up on the day as well as the day after (forgot to take it off) — I felt like an actual princess. My bridesmaids' hair was absolutely stunning as well and I know they loved it. You made us all feel at ease in the morning and made sure I had breaks to drink my Buck's Fizz. I cannot thank you enough for everything.”

Mrs Shannon Robey

Channels Estate · Chelmsford, Essex

“Dannielle was so lovely, both at my trial and on my wedding day, and in all messages. She really put everyone at ease and helped us all feel relaxed as we were getting ready. The flower girls took to her immediately and bombarded her with pictures they had drawn, which she accepted very graciously (despite being pretty busy!). My hair and make up stayed in place all day — I didn't have to worry or retouch anything other than lipstick, which was no mean feat (especially as I was nursing a horrible cold, but am told no one could tell). Would absolutely recommend, thank you x”

Mrs Daniella Emery

Apton Hall · Rochford, Essex

“Dannielle is such a wonderful person. From the moment I met Dannielle to the actual wedding she was relaxed, professional and above all she felt like a friend I had known for years. She did my hair and makeup, 3 bridesmaids and mother of the bride makeup. Dannielle is a genius with hair and makeup. I felt stunning on my wedding day and that's an achievement as I'm not the most confident of people but I felt amazing with my makeup and hair. The bridesmaids looked beautiful and their makeup lasted all day (as did mine). Finally my mum, she looked beautiful. She said she felt wonderful. Everyone commented on how beautiful she looked and thanks to Dannielle and her make up she had made my mum shine. I would 100% recommend Dannielle for your special day ladies xxxx”

Mrs Lisa Coxall

The Lawn · Rochford, Essex

“Where do I start? I honestly don't think I could have asked for anybody kinder or calmer to do my hair and make up and all my bridesmaids make up. Dannielle, you were incredible and made our day so special. You made everyone feel amazing and kept us all calm. You went above and beyond for all of us. You even included the flower girl, my young daughter, who was nervous and a little bored of being in the bridal suite. But your special lipgloss and touch of blush made her gleam with joy! Thank you, thank you, thank you! xxxxx”

Mrs Charlotte Barker

Apton Hall · Rochford, Essex

“Dannielle did such a fantastic job for my bridal hair and make up. I looked and felt great! She was also a really calming influence on the morning of the wedding. She did my mum and sisters make up too and they both loved it! None of us tend to wear a lot of make up day to day and Dannielle managed to make us all look glowing and beautiful without caking it on. Make up stayed on all day despite the heat and my hair stayed in place too. Highly recommend her!”

Mrs Amy Mead

Newlands Hall · Chelmsford, Essex

“I can't recommend Dannielle enough for bridal hair and make up. She is absolutely lovely and made the whole morning stress free and fun, exactly what I wanted it to be! Everyone absolutely loved her and all of our hair and make up was beautiful and lasted all day. Dannielle listens to what you want and makes sure you are 100% happy. Communication throughout, from initial enquiry, to the trial run to the big day itself, was quick and friendly so there was no unnecessary stress. Thank you again Dannielle, you're fab at what you do! xx”

Mrs Kathryn Fenton-Jones

Braintree Town Hall, Essex

“I couldn't have asked for a better hair & make up artist for my wedding day. Not only is Dannielle extremely talented at what she does, she also listens to you and what you want and makes you feel completely at ease. Despite a complete hairstyle change on the day due to the extreme hot weather, my hair & make up looked fabulous and were exactly how I wanted them. I felt so confident and special, all thanks to Dannielle. Never had so many compliments on my hair before! Thank you so much Dannielle xx”

Mrs Georgina Thirkell

High House · Althorne, Essex

“Very impressed with Dannielle's skills as a makeup artist. Not only her understanding of faces, ages and styles but her professional, calming manner. She stepped into someone else's shoes for my daughter, the Bride, when another makeup artist behaved appallingly on her day. Dannielle will definitely be our go to makeup artist from now on. Someone that enhances an individual, rather than cover with glamour make up. Thank you xx”

Joanna Colby

Mother of the Bride · Leez Priory, Chelmsford, Essex

“Dannielle, the skills that you have are simply amazing. Not just in make up and hair but you also have a way to make us all feel relaxed, calm and beautiful. Thank you for everything you did for me and my bridesmaids on the run up and on the most important day of my life to date. You are awesome. xx”

Mrs Leanne Seward

Newlands Hall · Chelmsford, Essex

“Just want to say a massive thank you for making me look so beautiful! You made me look and feel like a princess. Everyone commented on how lovely I looked and I'm so thankful to you for being part of my special day. You are truly talented, thank you so so much xxx”

Mrs Rosie Abbott

Cromwell Manor · Pitsea, Essex

“Dannielle did mine and my bridesmaid's hair for my wedding and she was amazing! The girls' hair looked stunning and stayed in all day. I have quite short hair and everyone was amazed with what she managed to do, it looked beautiful! I couldn't have been happier. 100% recommend her, thank you Dannielle xx”

Mrs Anna Gregory

Crabbs Barn · Kelvedon, Essex

“If you haven't booked Danielle yet, you should! Danielle is such a positive, friendly and wonderful person and made me feel at such ease. Danielle did hairstyles for myself, my bridesmaids & my mum with such efficiency and skill, and they all looked SO stunning. My hair as did all of the others stayed intact all day!! 🌟🥰”

Aimee Corr

5 months ago

“Dannielle styled mine, my bridesmaids, mum and flower girls hair and was absolutely brilliant. She made me feel so comfortable and confident in myself for the big day! I also had a trial and Dannielle was very happy to spend ages with me getting the curls exactly as I'd imagined! I cannot recommend her enough ❤️”

Anna Gwyther

2 years ago

“I cannot recommend Dannielle enough! From trial to the big day Dannielle was so helpful and answered any questions and gave lots of helpful tips. On the big day she arrived made everyone feel at ease and even squeezed in a little flower girl into her busy morning. We can't thank you enough for everything!”

Colette Spicer

3 years ago

“Not only is Dannielle super talented but she's also the most lovely human! She made my wedding morning stress free and my bridal party were so happy with their looks, not to mention I felt like a princess for the day! Would highly recommend!”

Aneesa Butt

3 years ago

“Highly recommend using Dannielle for hair and make up. I used her services for my wedding (hair) and was beyond impressed. It lasted all day and looked amazing. The whole bridal party loved their looks which also lasted. Dannielle is very friendly and brilliant at what she does. 100% recommend!”

Lauren Landers

5 years ago

“Thank you Danielle! You made me, the mums and bridesmaids feel amazing and at ease! You reassured me when I got stressed and advised! Hair was beautiful and i felt so pretty :-) and it lasted all day! Can't recommend enough xx”

Amy Cording

3 years ago

“I can not recommend Dannielle enough, she did mine and both my bridesmaids' hair. Not only is she brilliant at what she does, but her happiness and support is heartwarming and she just puts you at ease.”

Tracey Kochan

2 years ago

“Dannielle is absolutely fabulous. From the moment of enquiring to even weeks after the wedding, she goes above and beyond. I had a rough vision for how I wanted my hair but she transformed it into something incredible. My bridesmaids weren't too sure how they wanted their hair and the creations she came up with were fantastic with so many people commenting on how fabulous their hair was. Everyone had different styles and the care that went into them was beautiful. Some of them still had their hair in the next morning! Dannielle had such a calming and wonderful energy on the morning of the wedding, she made me feel calm and worked incredibly fast but with so much ease. My hair lasted the WHOLE day, not a drop in my curls at all. So many guests commented on how fabulous it looked and I just felt amazing. She also felt like such a cheerleader on the day and the days after. You NEED to book Dannielle, she will make you feel amazing and beautiful and she just felt like another member of my bridal party. THANK YOU SO MUCH DANNIELLE ✨”

Sophie Holt

2 weeks ago

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Based in Essex, covering UK & destination weddings.