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

Bookings

Now taking bookings for the School Formals for Grafton High, South Grafton High and CVAS. Unfortunately I am unavailable for the McAuley Formal & Maclean Formal this year due to Wedding Bookings. Limited spots are available, be quick, please DM to book!

Wedding bookings for Autumn 2026 are also filling up as well as popular Spring dates. If you would like me to be your Bridal Makeup Artist I would love to hear from you!

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
MODEL: @444jaimee
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nicky Fletcher

Mothers of the Bride

I love working with my Mother’s of the Bride. They’re often nervous as hell when they hop in my chair because they haven’t had their makeup done since 1996 when Cakey Jo did their makeup using a trowel. My favourite part is when they see themselves all made up and you can instantly see their shoulders relax, the relief, followed by the sudden change in confidence simply because they are looking hot af.

And to my photog colleagues, take the photo with Mum. Take the photo with Dad. These aren’t just images to tick off a “friends and family” list. These will be cherished memories one day. Take the time to create a beautiful memory for our Bride.

Over the next few weeks I’ll be posting photos of my Brides with their beautiful Mums, demonstrating that when mature face makeup is done right, you can look beautifully youthful. The techniques and products we use on mature faces are different to those with youth on their side, and I’ve seen a lot of inexperienced makeup artists fall into the trap of using the same techniques they would use on a younger face, and they often end up aging our beautiful Mums.

Hopefully the following series of images will demonstrate how amazing our Mums can look.

Kayla

I tested the @smashboxcosmetics Always On Cream to Matte Lipstick in the shade Caliente on the gorgeous Kayla. This lipstick goes on like a dream, it has the most beautiful texture and dries matte. Results = Perfection.

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
SKIN
@bioderma_aunz Sensibo
@embryolisseau Lait Crème
@smashboxcosmetics Photofinish Primer
@meccamax Highlight
@narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation
@lauramercier Translucent Powder

CHEEKS
@meccamax Highlight
@makeupforever Blush
@meccamax Contour
@diorbeauty Highlight

LIPS
@lanolips
@Smashboxcosmetics Always On Cream to Matte Lipstick – Caliente

EYES
@hourglasscosmetics Primer
@maccosmeticsanz Pro Paint Pot
@toofaced Born This Way
@maccosmeticsanz “Woodwinked” + “Bronze Frost” Shadow
@diorbeauty Highlight
@makeupforever Artist Pencil
@kryolanaustralia Gel Liner
@havabeautyco Individual Lashes
@esteelauder Mascara

BROWS
@anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Powder
@makeup_weapons Brow Balm

SET
@urbandecaycosmetics All Nighter Spray

BRUSHES
@raemorrismakeup
@crownbrushaustralia
@maccosmeticsanz
@bobbibrownanz
@Zoevacosmetics

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

Lucie

New work with the absolutely gorgeous Lucie. Taking the @nudestix Nudies Bloom cheek colour for a spin, this rose pink is the perfect bridal pink.

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
SKIN
@biodermaaustralia Sensibo
@embryolisseau Lait Crème
@smashboxcosmetics Photofinish Primer
@meccamax Highlight
@narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation
@narsissist Radiant Creamy Concealer
@lauramercier Translucent Powder

CHEEKS
@meccamax Highlight
@meccamax Contour
@nudestix Nudies Bloom
@lauramercier Blush
@diorbeauty Highlight

LIPS
@lanolips
@maccosmeticsanz Lipstick “Modesty” Liner “Whirl”

EYES
@hourglasscosmetics Primer
@maccosmeticsanz Pro Paint Pot
@makeupbymario Master Mattes Palette
@maccosmeticsanz Single Shadow “Soft Brown”
@napoleonperdis Loose Eye Dust
@diorbeauty Highlight
@bobbibrownanz Gel Liner
@esteelauder Mascara

BROWS
@makeup_weapons Brow Balm
@stilacosmetics Brow Pen
@morphebrushes Brow Pencil

SET
@urbandecaycosmetics All Nighter Spray

BRUSHES
@raemorrismakeup
@crownbrushaustralia
@maccosmeticsanz
@bobbibrownanz
@Zoevacosmetics

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

Weddings

I hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend! I officially wrapped up Autumn Wedding Season on Sunday with a beautiful wedding in Grafton. I would like to say a huge thank you to all of my beautiful Brides – Jamie-Lee, Abbie, Georgie, Mindy, Josie, Laura, Hayley, Ella, Donna, Mandy, Kelly and Chelsea, for choosing me to be your Bridal Makeup Artist this Autumn. As always it is such an honour for me to be your Makeup Artist on your special day, I am so grateful!

I’ve got another huge Spring Wedding season ahead, with 17 beautiful Brides currently booked in with their favourite makeup artist. My weekends are now fully booked through until mid November, I have plenty of weekday availability, if you are planning a weekday wedding please get in touch.

I’m now taking bookings for 2026 and I would love to be your Makeup Artist

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

Emmy & Zach

Some of you may recognise this gorgeous girl from various photoshoots throughout my social media. Em has modelled for me on numerous occasions and it was such an honour for me to be asked to be her Bridal Makeup Artist. I’m always so grateful to these beautiful girls for giving up their time, and their face, for me to practice, learn and create content for you wonderful humans. Most of the time these girls have never modelled before and they are thrown in front of a camera and asked to portray a concept or convey a message and it’s not an easy thing to do. I appreciate each and every one of my models immensely.

Thanks for having me Em! Such a beautiful bride, inside and out.

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
MUA ASSISTANT: @endessamakeupartist
PHOTOGRAPHER: @bellabellucciphotography
HAIR: @happily.everafter___
CELEBRANT: @amandamartin.celebrant
CONTENT CREATION: @acaciaavenue_
VENUE: Botanical Gardens & Coffs Surf Club

Ellie & Adam

This was such a great wedding to be a part of! Ellie and Adam chose to have an intimate ceremony with just a handful of their nearest and dearest at a stunning BnB nestled in the Coffs hills. They then surprised all their family and friends by arriving at their ‘engagement party’ at a nearby restaurant, already married! Legends!

Ellie’s kind words: “The absolute best!! Thank you for making the day so cruisey and just perfect – we all felt a million bucks”.

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
PHOTOGRAPHER: @shellyvennphotos
HAIR: @ellyphair
CELEBRANT: @clarebathcelebrant

Edwina & Jamie

26th October 2024, officially awarded the most requested date for 2024. I had nine beautiful brides reach out to me for this date, but luckily for Edwina she got in touch twelve months in advance to secure the date. It was a beautiful spring morning down in Yamba where the girls chose to get ready at The Cove Apartments before heading out to At Lewis Lane for the ceremony and reception.

Edwina’s Review: “Nicky was highly recommended to me and she exceeded expectations. Leaving us all feeling amazing and beautiful! Nothing was ever a problem, super easy going and very calming presence to have around, even when I started getting bridal nervous Nicky just calmed me down.”

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
PHOTOGRAPHER: @millyandmephotography
FLORIST: @flowermuse_florist
VENUE: @atlewislane@figtreelaneeventhire
CATERING: @lennoxsmokinbarrel