Hi, I'm Mary 👋
Bubbly
Calm-natured
"On your wedding day, you should look like yourself at your most beautiful" - Bobbi Brown
Hey! I am the Makeup Artist behind Makeup By Mary. specialise in creating beautiful, enhancing bridal makeup looks for those who want to look like the best version of themselves on their special day. My aim is to enhance the features that you have got, rather than mask them. I have been working as a Wedding Makeup Artist for 6 years this year which has flown by! This has led me to work with hundreds of Brides for their special days.
Makeup By Mary Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

Prices Start at
£150
A bridal trial is mandatory and included in the bridal pricing to ensure that you are 100% happy with your wedding look. I stay with you up until the very moment you leave for the ceremony for any last-minute makeup touch-ups for you and your bridal party. - Complimentary lipgloss, eyeshadow and blusher for those aged 12 and under. - Bride with receive a complimentary touch-up kit including: a powder puff, loose powder, disposable lip wand, tik taks, oil blotting sheets, a pot of lipstick. - Bridal party members will receive a complimentary touch-up kit includng: a pot of lipstick and disposable lip wand.
Makeup By Mary Details

Products and Services

Stay Through Ceremony
Make-Up Artists
Pre-Wedding Trial
Mobile Services
Group Bookings
On the Day Services
Stay Through Reception
Makeup By Mary Full Description
Makeup By Mary is an Award-Winning Makeup Artist that specialises in creating soft and natural bridal makeup looks for those who want to look like the best version of themselves on their big day. Mary is an IMA (International Makeup Association) qualified makeup artist who will ensure that you have a long-lasting and camera-ready bridal makeup look that is perfect for your skin type and individual style. Mary has a range of premium brands in my kit to create a picture-perfect finish to your special day or night. Her favourite brands are: Charlotte Tilbury, Armani, ByTerry, Illamasqua and Bobbi Brown. A range of skincare products and primers are also used to create a flawless base before applying your makeup.​ Either as a stand-alone service or an add-on, Mary offers a luxury eco glitter bar called Mary Had a Little Glam. You can hire this service to entertain your guests with glittery designs. You can view all packages here - www.maryhadalittleglam.co.uk

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Mary Lawton-Jones
Hi, my name is Mary and I am the Makeup Artist behind Makeup By Mary. First of all, congratulations! You wouldn't be looking on Bridebook if you didn't have that special someone in your life. I specialise in creating soft and natural bridal makeup looks and offer all of my services at the location of your choice - usually in the comfort of your own home and at the wedding venue. I hope you enjoy looking through my work and if you have any questions at all, please let me know! x

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2018
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(25)
Sonia
Happy couple married in July
July 2023
Just perfect
Mary is a truly brilliant make up artist she listened to everything I asked of her, she listened to my nervous ramblings, amd kept me calm, the make up was just what I wanted and lasted all day and night.
Abbie Fotheringham
Happy couple married in December
January 2023
You won't regret booking Mary!
Mary was incredible and made me feel so beautiful on my special day. Mary captured exactly what I wanted on my wedding day, even when I wanted some slight changes from my trial. I have very sensitive skin which reacts to almost anything. Mary knew exactly what to use to help my skin have the least risk of reacting. She even gave me tips when I text her in a panic with a breakout the week before the wedding! I couldn't recommend her more. She's so friendly and just incredible at what she does.
Hannah
Happy couple married in October
May 2023
The BEST make up artist I could have asked for.
I booked Mary for my bridal make up in October 2022 and she was an utter dream. She accommodated my mother in law and Aunt at last minute notice and I can honestly say she did a fantastic job! We wanted very natural make up looks for all of us and she did not disappoint. Mary understood that my Mother, Aunt and Mother in Law did not wear heavy make up and she made sure she tailored this accordingly. She was calm, kind and professional from my trial up to the big day and was happy to travel to our venue to finish my make up off. I can’t thank Mary enough for what she did for my bridal party and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her in the future!
Samantha Hunt
Happy couple married in January
January 2020
Amazing
Mary and her assistant were amazing at making sure makeup was perfect and I was completely happy. Mary spent time going through all the products - and so glad she asked me to have a trial as I had a small reaction at my trial to a product I thought I would of been ok to use. Kept me calm on the day and ensure everything was to my liking and kept my Flowergirl happy by allowing her to have some makeup on too.
Samantha
Happy couple married in January
February 2020
Amazing!!!
Mary and her assistant were amazing at making sure makeup was perfect and I was completely happy. Mary spent time going through all the products - and so glad she asked me to have a trial as I had a small reaction at my trial to a product I thought I would of been ok to use. Kept me calm on the day and ensure everything was to my liking and kept my Flowergirl happy by allowing her to have some makeup on too.
Hannah Stevens
Wedding: December
December 2019
Makeup was just gorgeous!
Lovely, friendly lady, makeup was just gorgeous! Thank you so much x
Makeup By Mary Location & Contact Details

Address

Brierley Hill, West Midlands, England

Travel Notes

All of my services are mobile so that they can be carried out within the comfort of your own home, or wherever you will be getting ready on the morning of your wedding. I travel 15 miles complimentary however any further would be charged at £0.45p per extra mile - this is worked on on a postcode to postcode basis closer to the time for accuracy.

Nearest Town

Brierley Hill

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Makeup By Mary Press & Awards
(7)

Press & Awards (1)

Rock N Roll Bride (Issue 28)

Industry Awards (5)

Makeup Artist of the Year 2019 (BRONZE WINNER)
WINNER of Outstanding Beauty Professional of the Year 2019
WINNER of West Midlands Freelance Makeup Artist of the Year 2020
REGIONAL FINALIST of West Midlands Bridal Makeup Artist of the Year 2022
REGIONIST FINALIST West Midlands Bridal Makeup Artist of the Year 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Sophisticated, natural, elegant, glowy, and modern.

What about your business are you most proud of?

One year into my business, I was awarded 'Outstanding Beauty Professional of the Year 2019' by the Midlands Beauty Industry Awards. This was all because my previous clients voted for me to be a finalist (thank you so much) and the judges looked further into my business.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Book your venue, the big parts first! Once you have bought your dress, only then do you start thinking of finishing touches - trust me. But I can't stress how important it is to not forget about your hair and makeup as we get booked up very quickly.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

One of my brides back in October 2018 had a black and red themed wedding as they were a gothic couple - so cool! They did pretty much EVERYTHING themselves: the reception was at their home, the DJ was a friend, they decorated their home for the event, their dog was in a little dress and the cake was decorated by the bride. It was so creative and close to their hearts!

Describe your typical process with a couple.

I highly recommend a pre-wedding trial to ensure that you are happy with your bridal look and that the makeup wears perfectly on your skin. I suggest the trials take place 6-8 weeks before the wedding. The trial is an opportunity for me to get to know you as an individual and for us to discuss wedding themes, timings for the day and, of course the dress. Please feel free to tell me as much about your wedding as you want to, as this will help me to build an idea of how you want to look on your special day. On the day of your wedding, I will arrive at the venue earlier than the discussed time in order to set up. The brides makeup will be done last so that it remains as fresh as possible before the 'I do's'. I will stay with you up until the moment you leave, for any last minute touch-ups if needed.

What do you love most about your job?

Meeting brides who can't wait to tell me their wedding plans and being able to work with them to create the perfect bridal look that will suit them as an individual. The best part is seeing the finished look of hair, makeup and their dress.

What is your No. 1 beauty tip for a bride?

I recommend getting a good skincare routine in place, even before the trial as it will give a nice base for the makeup. Do not try any new products before your wedding day just in case you react to it!

How do you keep the bride feeling calm on her wedding day?

Honestly, I just keep chatting with them! I'm a pretty chilled person myself and I really think that helps. One week before the wedding, I like to send through a schedule so that the bride can rest assured that timings have been carefully planned out. Once everybody has had their makeup done, I like to see how I can help with anything else.

What advice would you give to brides to stay looking great throughout their wedding day?

I always provide the bride and their party with a pot of lipstick and powder for the bride for any touch-ups that they feel they may need during the day.