Queerness, Weddings and Why It Matters in Makeup

I’ve realised recently that my queerness has quietly slipped off my website, which is strange because it’s such a core part of how I work. I’m a queer makeup artist and that shows up in the way I move through wedding mornings, the way I approach beauty and the way I make space for people to feel like themselves.

Weddings are incredibly gendered. There’s often an expectation of what a “bride” should look like or how feminine someone should be. Queer weddings don’t work like that. They’re joyful, personal and inventive. There’s a deeper layer too: getting married as a queer person can carry the weight of knowing that not everyone before us had that right, and many still don’t. With the celebration comes a quiet respect for those who couldn’t, and those who still can’t.

When I work with LGBTQ couples, the focus is never on tradition. It’s on identity. I’m not here to feminise anyone who doesn’t want that, I won't soften masc edges, or kill your individuality. I’m here to create something that feels true to you, whether that’s barely-there skin, quiet definition, soft colour, or something completely different.

Being queer means you don’t have to explain the basics to me. You don’t have to justify why you don’t want a classic bridal look. You don’t have to be polite about how gender makes you feel. You don’t have to tread lightly. You get to just exist and I’ll meet you where you are.

I’ve worked with queer couples all over London, from Town Hall Hotel mornings to NoMad suites to small flats with five friends, one ex, two cats and at least nine house plants. Every one of those mornings has felt calm, personal and entirely its own. The makeup just added to the vibe.

If you’re planning a queer wedding and want makeup that feels comfortable, natural and affirming, I’ve put together a page that explains how I work with LGBTQ couples. You can read it here.