Bridal Hairstyling & Makeup Artist

Matakana | Auckland | Waiheke Island

No over-the-top dramatic makeovers here!

Only simple, glowing, radiant skin with a sophisticated touch.

And soft, effortless hairstyling to suit your own personal style.

Planning your Wedding can be super stressful with lots of big decisions to make. Especially when choosing your Bridal Hair and Makeup Artist. Having served over 500+ Brides on their wedding day I have the experience to provide you with the confidence you need to have a successful wedding morning - from the moment you sit in my chair to the moment you walk down the aisle... and beyond!

""Amy is an absolute angel!"

"I used her services for my wedding and she did the most beautiful job. Amy has the ability to be the calm in the storm of wedding preparations and that was so appreciated. Could not recommend her more highly!"

- Nicole Sculptureum, Matakana

FAQ

When should I check you have my wedding date available?

Wedding bookings are made 12-18 months in advance so it's good to get in touch as soon as you confirm your major wedding vendors.

Please note - I only book a small number of weddings each season so my availability is limited and popular wedding dates including Saturdays are booked quickly**

Where do you travel to?

Locations I frequent are the North Shore suburbs, Auckland City Central Hotels, Air BnB's, Waiheke Island, Kumeu, Coatesville and surrounding areas, Orewa, Warkworth, Matakana.

Enquire for travel & accomodation rates.

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Yay! I'm ready to secure you for my wedding! What do I do next? 

- Send me your requirements via the contact form

Unfortunately, I cannot 'pencil dates' due to the multiple requests for popular dates year on year.

 

Bridal Preview?

- I no longer insist on a Bridal Preview / Practice. However, should you wish to book one this would be done anytime within 6-8 weeks of the wedding day. 

   

When should I book my cut, colour or highlights appointment with my hairdresser prior to the wedding?

- Consider the time of the year of your wedding and aim for having your last trim/colour/toner etc 2 weeks prior to the wedding day.

It's also very important that with hairstyling, plan face framing lengths and also ensure we have enough hair to create the desired look if not requiring extensions or support padding.

 

Can you start before 7am?

- Yes. 

  

How long do you allow for services on the wedding day?

- Brides 45-75 minutes or up to 90 minutes for selected styles, Guests average 45min per person. These times are approximate as some hair types and styles can take less or more time. Makeup average at 45 minutes pp, Bride 45-60 min.

 

Are you available on public holidays?

- Not usually, but you may enquire if you're feeling lucky. 

 

Travel Fees

Travel inclusions:

  • Matakana
  • North Shore, Auckland

Travel fees areas:

  • West Auckland $50.00
  • Waiheke Island Car Ferry $350.00

 

Auckland City $25 per half hour travelled.

Anywhere else $1.50 per km return.

 

These fee include my time travelling, petrol, oil, milage, toll charges where necessary.

Travel fees are subject to change at any time.

 

Waiheke Island 

- $350 car ferry return to Kennedy Point, no pick up/drop off required. Additional artists $50 return each.

Flights - If flights are required Amy shall book them at her discretion, at the client’s expense, please enquire.

Accomodation - If a very early start is required then an accomodation fee will be included.

Locations -  Locations I frequent are the North Shore suburbs, Auckland City Central Hotels, Air BnB's, Waiheke Island, Kumeu, Coatesville, Orewa, Warkworth, Mangawhai, Matakana, Omaha and surrounding these areas.

- Destination weddings inside of New Zealand: Queenstown & the Hawkes Bay.

- Destination weddings outside of New Zealand 2025.

Enquire for travel & accomodation rates.

 

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"Amy changed the course of my wedding morning and thus the memories I’ll have of that day for the better."

She has incredible insight into your unique perfect day and the hair and makeup impeccable. A true creative professional stylist and all round amazing human. The communication was easy and accessible and you made me feel and look a million. Thank you so much Amy. - Lydia, Tawharanui Lodge

"To say I was happy is an understatement..."

Amy recently did my hair for my wedding. Amy was amazing. I told Amy my vision of what I wanted and the end result was even better than I expected.

Amy is so good at what she does, and uses quality products.

Could not recommend her enough!! - Chanelle Plume, Matakana

"Amy was awesome from start to finish"

At the bridal trial she managed to work out exactly what I wanted from a range of pictures and taking her time to execute the perfect hair for me.
She is a great communicator, on time and works incredibly hard to make everything perfect. I highly recommend Amy for your wedding.

- Natalie, Venue Matakana Estate