Unpopular Opinion

I will not ask if I can “take a quick pic of your makeup” on your wedding day. I know pretty much every other MUA and hairdresser does it, it’s just not for me. And there are a couple of reasons why. Firstly, I’m there to do a job, not create content for my own brand. You know who is there to take photos? The photographer. This is why my feed is full of beautiful images from very talented photographers.

Secondly, it’s not a vibe, read the room. Wedding days are hectic, it’s often a case of doing the best possible makeup on a large number of clients, in the shortest possible time. Most wedding days I do not move from my makeup station. I don’t eat, drink or go to the toilet for several hours. I’m certainly not going to waste precious time fluffing around taking photos. I will not compromise time to create content.

And thirdly, if I’m being honest, it actually makes me cringe watching videos of Brides/Bridesmaids nervously staring off into the abyss looking like they are about to pack their dacks. They are the most nervous/excited/anxious/stressed they have ever been in their lives and you’ve just recorded it and showed it to the world. These are just regular people, not models, and posing like a model does not come naturally to most, it’s awkward and looks uncomfortable af, I can almost feel it through the videos #crrrrriiiiinnnnge

I once had a client tell me that a MUA took photos of the entire bridal party and shared them on her socials. The MUA shared everyone except for her. It made her feel like she was not pretty enough to be on someone’s socials. That just broke my heart.

So I will not ask you if I can take a quick pic of your makeup. That’s why I have content days.

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
MODEL: @mia_mcgrath_official
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nicky Fletcher

Sharna

This absolute stunner was in my chair for a recent collaboration with the awesome team at @luxehairbyellie. Sharna’s first time modelling for me and she’s absolutely killed it! Check out the product details below.

PRODUCT DETAILS
SKIN
@biodermaaustralia Sensibo
@embryolisseau Lait Crème + Hydra Serum
@meccamax Highlight
@narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation
@narsissist Radiant Creamy Concealer
@lauramercier Translucent Powder
@hourglasscosmetics Ambient Powder

CHEEKS
@nudestix Blush
@meccamax Contour
@hourglasscosmetics Ambient Powder
@diorbeauty Highlight

LIPS
@lanolips
@makeupforever Lip Liner Anywhere Caffeine
@maccosmeticsanz Lipstick Double Shot + Cool Teddy

EYES
@hourglasscosmetics Primer
@maccosmeticsanz Pro Paint Pot
@patrickta Major Dimension III Matte Eyeshadow Palette
@makeupbymario Master Mattes Palette
@maccosmeticsanz Single Shadow Antiqued
@maccosmeticsanz Kohl Liner
@bobbibrownanz Gel Liner
@modelrocklashes Individual Lashes
@hourglasscosmetics Mascara

BROWS
@morphebrushes Brow Pencil
@makeup_weapons Brow Balm

SET
@urbandecaycosmetics All Nighter Spray 

BRUSHES
@raemorrismakeup
@crownbrushaustralia
@maccosmeticsanz
@bobbibrownanz
@zoevacosmetics

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
HAIR: @luxehairbyellie
MODEL: @sharna_girl
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nicky Fletcher

Weddings

I hope everyone is surviving the school holidays! It’s been a big week here in G-Town with the July Racing Carnival, the town is bussssssy. I have officially wrapped up Weddings for the first half of the year, with a super busy May/June period this year. I would like to say a huge thank you to all of my beautiful Brides – Amber, Reny, Hope, Holly, Grace, Nicole, Georgia, Brooke, Brie, Madi, Abbey, Jacynta, Arabella, Jada, Shannon and Brandi for choosing me to be your Bridal Makeup Artist this Autumn. It is always such an honour for me to be your Makeup Artist on your special day, I am so grateful!
Spring is shaping up to be rather pleasant and not crazy booked! I still have a couple of popular Saturday dates available in September and October which is wild for me, like what do people with normal jobs actually do on a weekend?
I’m now taking bookings for 2027, if you would like me to be your bridal makeup artist please get in touch, I would love to be a part of your special day!

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
MODEL: @mia_mcgrath_official
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nicky Fletcher

Evalyn & John

25/10/25, my most requested date last year (FYI 26/09/26 is booked with over a dozen enquiries already!) It was another beautiful morning spent out at McLennans Lane for Evalyn’s wedding. I love this little spot for a country wedding. It’s DIY, so you can make this space exactly how YOU want it and create YOUR perfect day.

Evalyn’s Review: “Nicky was incredible! She did such a beautiful job on my wedding makeup — it was flawless, natural, and lasted perfectly all day and night. She was so lovely to work with, calm, and made the whole morning feel relaxed and fun. I couldn’t have asked for a better makeup artist and would highly recommend her to any bride!”

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
HAIR: @atelierof_hair
FLORIST: @flowersbybonnie
CELEBRANT: @save_the_date_celebrations
VENUE: McLennans Lane @willowtreemarqueesevents
CAKE: @brownsugarfoodtruck
DRESS: @rsvpbridalandformal
WEDDING COORDINATOR: @raeofsunshineevents25

Maddy & Matt

What a pleasure it was to be the official makeup artist for the Della Franca family. Maddy, her Mum and her sister came and spent the morning with me a few days before Maddy’s wedding to get glammed up for some pre-wedding celebrations. I then headed down to Yamba on Maddy’s wedding day where I spent the morning at @thesurfyamba (loving the retro reno!) with Maddy’s family getting ready for the big day. A beautiful ceremony at The Old Kirk followed by a reception with my good mates at @wobblychookbrewingco

It was such a great few days, I felt like part of the family by the end of it. Thank you for having me! #nickydellafranca

Maddy’s Review: “Nicky was beyond amazing!! Not only did she make my Mum, sister and myself look stunning for my wedding day, but she was also absolutely lovely and felt part of the family by the end of it all. Our make-up lasted the entire day and night, even through rain and wind. She understood exactly what I was after and was open to any changes I needed (which ended up being none!) I loved spending my wedding morning and trial with her and would highly recommend Nicky!!”

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
PHOTOGRAPHER: @samwyperphotography
HAIR: @frae.salon
FLORIST: @wild.pollen
CELEBRANT: @susanyourcelebrant
VENUE: @wobblychookbrewingco

Hannah & Gav

I took a trip down to Crescent Head for the beautiful spring wedding of Hannah and Gav last year. This was my first Wedding at Goolawah Bush & Beach Retreat. A stunning bush location with a large open space pavilion and courtyard to host your wedding. There are five little cottages nestled on the bush property, which is a stone’s throw from the most spectacular beaches of the Crescent Head coastline. Cracking little spot for a coastal bush wedding, or one uniquely themed disco wedding? I bloody loved being a part of this wedding. Absolutely nothing makes my day more than when a Bride genuinely loves the look I have created for her. Hannah has to be one of the sweetest people I have ever met, and when I handed her the mirror to show her the Bridal look I created for her, I watched her eyes fill up with emotional tears of joy. Normally the internal panic would set in as I watched the tears fall down her cheeks, but I was too busy trying to get something out of my eye. What a great group of women I got to spend the day with, thank you so much for having me!

Hannah’s Review: “What a miracle worker! Nicky truly listened and understood exactly what I wanted for my wedding. I don’t usually wear makeup and wanted something simple, but still elegant and special. During the trial, she made me feel completely relaxed and confident that she understood my vision, while being open to any tweaks or ideas I had. When she did my makeup on the big day, I couldn’t help but burst into happy tears — I looked stunning! (Definitely not the ideal start for freshly done makeup, but Nicky immediately sat me back down, fixed the tear marks, and had me photo-ready in no time!) She was efficient, perfectly timed, and fit right into the beautiful chaos of our morning.
Nicky, I can’t thank you enough — you made me feel like the best version of myself!”

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
PHOTOGRAPHER: @zacgrahamphoto
HAIR: @maddisondewhair
FLORIST: @libstaagram
DRESS: @savinggrace_bridal
CELEBRANT: @hannahfj
CATERING: @char_bar_catering
@lun_arbar
VENUE: @goolawahretreat
MUSIC: @argustheband

Chenaye

SKIN
@biodermaaustralia Sensibo
@embryolisseau Lait Crème
@embryolisseau Hydra Serum
@meccamax Highlight
@narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation
@narsissist Radiant Creamy Concealer
@lauramercier Translucent Powder

CHEEKS
@nudestix Blush
@meccamax Contour
@meccacosmetica Highlight
@hourglasscosmetics Ambient Powder

LIPS
@lanolips
@maccosmeticsanz Modesty + Whirl Liner

EYES
@hourglasscosmetics Primer
@maccosmeticsanz Paint Pot
@smashboxcosmetics Eyeshadow
@napoleonperdis Loose Eye Dust
@diorbeauty Highlight
@hourglasscosmetics Mascara

BROWS
@makeup_weapons Brow Balm

SET
@urbandecaycosmetics All Nighter Spray

BRUSHES
@raemorrismakeup
@crownbrushaustralia
@maccosmeticsanz
@bobbibrownanz
@zoevacosmetics
@hourglasscosmetics

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
MODEL: Chenaye
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nicky Fletcher

Logan & James

Now there is heatwave and then there’s Grafton heatwave. After spending the morning glamming up Logan’s girls in the delightful air conditioning, I opened the door to leave only to be smacked fair in the face by the wall of 42 degree heat outside. That’s bad enough on your wedding day, but then add the 354% humidity that Grafton always seems to offer, and you’ve got some very very warm conditions. It’s a good thing these absolute bombshells rock the glowy dewy look, she was toooasty.

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
HAIR: @avakroehnert_dimattiaandco_@dimattiaandco
VENUE: @crjcofficial

Natural V Neutral Makeup

My most requested look is “something natural”, which is great, because that’s my style of makeup. However, after consultation with the client, most of the time what they are actually wanting is a soft glam look using neutral tones.

Here’s the difference –

Image 1: Sheer foundation, so you can still see aspects of the skin. Eyeshadow that creates a soft light contour of the eye. Natural lashes with a few coats of mascara only. Brushed brows with no fill or shaping. Blush with a soft highlight, no face contouring.  And a soft natural lip colour.

Image 2: Medium to full coverage foundation and concealer. Smokey eye using neutral (think earthy) tones, also working the under eye area. False lashes. Brushed, shaped and filled brows. Face contouring, blush and highlight. Lip lined and filled, topped with lip colour.

Save this post for your next makeup appointment.

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
MODEL: @chenaye.skye@kaylaa.ellis
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nicky Fletcher

Marian & Anders

One of the best things about my job is the people I meet. Every day is a different group of people from all walks of life. I have learnt so many new things just from the conversations I have with each of my clients. My absolutely gorgeous Bride Marian is a Dr of Archeology and the Groom, Anders, is a Mycologist. I can confidently confirm that prior to their wedding I did not know that you could be a Scientist that studies mushrooms, but boy, once I discovered this valuable piece of information it was my time to shine. My back pocket has been chockas full of mushroom jokes for years waiting for this moment. An entire morning full of carefully filtered in mushroom jokes to the point where there was not mushroom for anything else. I have always pictured a scientist as being quite a serious character in a white coat with lots of potions, but it turns out Anders is actually a really fungi. I’m not even sorry.

Marian’s Review: “Nicky was just wonderful to work with for my wedding. I loved my trial, she was super communicative and helpful and made me feel amazing. Day of our wedding was relaxed and calm thanks to Nicky’s experience and talent. She made my Grandma’s first professional makeup experience a dream and had us all looking and feeling our best. I would recommend Nicky to anyone!”.

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
PHOTOGRAPHER: @chloeelisabeth93
HAIR: @lucimono@dimattiaandco
CELEBRANT: @ryanmartinweddings
MUSIC: @ryanmartinweddings
CATERING: @toastespresso