Gail Gardner Blog
Month: October 2016
I had the greatest pleasure of styling wonderful bride Bryony and her bridal party for her wedding at Great Lodge, Braintree. Such a perfect day! Such a welcoming family with a very down to earth wedding but with amazing attention to detail! So much work went into this wedding and it was all brought together by the most amazing wedding planner, Mary Briscoe, who is phenomenal. Just take a look at these wonderful photos, the wedding looks so much fun. Anyone who is a little nervous about their wedding day, do not think twice about contacting Mary, who has been a wedding co-ordinator for many many years – www.weddingsbymary.co.uk and she will make everything run smoothly and come up with some amazing ideas too. Flowers by www.poppiesdesign.co.uk, who created Bryonys lovely flowered wreath for her hair. So much went on at this wedding. The bride arrived by Tractor, the guests sat on Hay Bales for the ceremony, everyone played Croquet followed by Rounders! They even had a visit from a few Alpacas! At the wedding breakfast, one person from each table was assigned to carving the meat for their table. This wonderful wedding was finished off with a a fabulous Barn Dance! Here are Bryonys fabulous wedding photos taken by the fantastic hnphotography.uk.
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Just some hot of the press news…..I have just been informed that I have become a Finalist for the Wedding Hairstylist of the Year! Such wonderful news to receive! The big final event is in November but just being short listed is such a wonderful feeling.
I’ve had such a diverse Summer! I’ve met so many wonderful and interesting people. Not only brides to be and people celebrating milestone birthdays but ordinary people in my normal walks of life. Big changes have happened this year. My daughter started University in Canterbury and my Son received a Jack Petchey Award, so I’m having a good year!
I have met some amazing brides who have been taking their vows and starting married life with their loved ones. I have also enjoyed creating different sophisticated hairstyles for every occasion and all very bespoke to your personal taste and long may it continue. My 2017 diary is already becoming quite full, especially for August so please do secure your date soon as I am already having to turn so many people away.
Next month, I am working backstage on a production of Oliver Twist. I cannot wait to paint makeup onto 40 young faces each night along with changing wigs and putting eyeliner on Fagin and Bill Sykes etc. Such a wonderful show which is on at The Civic Theatre, in Chelmsford from Tuesday 8th November to Saturday 12th.
For now, here are some of the wonderful brides I have styled over the past few days and weeks. Keep visiting this page to see all my Autumn brides that I am working with throughout October and November.
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About Me
Welcome to my Blog. I'm a multi award winning Professional Hair and Makeup Artist working with Brides all over Essex and London. I have been working in the wedding industry for 16 years. I have also recently won Wedding Hairstylist of the Year for the third time and the most recent Award I received was for Bridal Hairstylist of the Year 2019.
Wedding Hair
I trained at Wella Hair Studios in London, alongside the world acclaimed Patrick Cameron. He gave me the confidence to explore and experiment with hair and that is exactly what I like to do, ensuring you have the perfect hairstyle for your wedding day. I love working with hair and creating the impossible.
Bridal Makeup
I trained as a Makeup Artist in London alongside some of the industries most famous makeup artists. You will often find me at Masterclasses, keeping up to date with the latest trends. My aim is for my brides to looked absolutely stunning on their wedding day and that they enjoy receiving endless compliments about their hair and makeup all day long.