Choosing the perfect bridal lipstick can be a challenge, but finding the right shade to match your style and last all day is crucial for your special moment. The most popular choices are classic nudes and soft pinks, with bold reds being a statement option for brides who typically wear colour.
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The Best Bridal Lipstick Shades
Nudes
Nude lipsticks are the top choice for brides aiming for a natural, elegant look that highlights their dress and eyes. The key is finding a shade that complements your skin's undertones.

• Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in "Pillow Talk Original": This iconic, cool-toned nude-pink shade is a universal favourite among makeup artists and brides alike for its ability to suit everyone and provide a soft, romantic finish.
• MAC Matte Lipstick in "Velvet Teddy": A warm, deep beige nude that works exceptionally well with a variety of skin tones and offers reliable, comfortable, long-lasting wear.
• MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in "Modesty": A subtle, creamy pink that enhances the lips without overpowering the rest of the makeup, perfect for a gentle, luminous look.
• Maybelline SuperStay Vinyl Ink Liquid in "Cheeky 35": A budget-friendly, high-shine yet budge-resistant pinky-nude option praised by professionals for its impressive longevity.

Pinks
For a romantic and fresh feel, soft or rose-hued pinks are beautiful and create a "just-been-kissed" look.

• Sculpted by Aimee Lip Duo in "Pink Pair": This product is a dual-ended item featuring a deeper, rose-toned liner and a creamy pinky nude lipstick, making touch-ups effortless and convenient for the wedding day.
• MAC Lipstick in "Plumful" or "Patisserie": These shades offer a lovely wash of colour that's subtle and feminine, ideal for the romantic bride.
• Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in "First Dance": A deeper, berry-rose shade for those who want a bolder pink look that can last from the ceremony to the last dance.

Reds
A red lip is a bold, glamorous statement that never goes out of style, especially for evening or winter weddings. Finding the right undertone is key: blue-based reds work well on fairer, cooler skin tones, while orange or brick reds complement olive or warmer complexions.

• MAC Matte Lipstick in "Russian Red": A classic, sophisticated blue-based red with long-lasting wear for an elegant look.
• MAC Matte Lipstick in "Ruby Woo": An iconic, vibrant red that suits a range of skin tones.
• Dior Rouge Dior Forever Liquid in "Forever Dior" or Airbrush Flawless Lip Blur in "Ruby Blur": These liquid formulas are praised for being transfer-proof and long-wearing, resisting smudges and fading through kisses and toasts.

I cannot quiet believe I am in the priviledged postition to be typing this... 

On Monday 9th June in the Tullamore Court Hotel, I was announced as Makeup Artist of the Year for the Midlands 103 Awards for the second year running! 

I’m finding it hard to put into words my gratitude and appreciation of winning the Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards for Makeup Artist of the Year 2025.

Never in a million years would I have thought I would have won this once, let alone win back to back the last two years! To say I was shocked is an understatement but I’m beyond grateful for this amazing achievement.
Thank you to each and every one of you who took the time to vote for me and who messaged me with such kind words of congratulations.

It never goes unnoticed the support of everyone who likes, comments, votes and sits in my makeup chair throughout the year and I’m never going to be able to show how much it means to me.
I’m so lucky to get to make a career out of something I genuinely love to do and I thank you for your continued support always.

A congratulations to all the fantastic local businesses who were nominated last night, it’s no mean feat to get to the final and you should be very proud to be up there with the best in the midlands! A very special mention to Lorraine (Lorraine Wynne Travel Counsellors) who was also nominated for Travel Agent of the Year and while she didn’t take home the prize this year, I’m beyond proud as her sister!

From the bottom of my heart, thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Katie x