Kiera & Stuart

Kiera and Stuart chose to have their autumn wedding at the Clarence River Jockey Club. This is another great venue in the Clarence Valley and is quite popular as a reception venue, but as you can see from the photos it also has a beautiful lawn area that is the perfect location for your ceremony.

Kiera’s Review: “Nicky did my wedding makeup for myself and entire bridal party including the flowergirls. Everyone was incredibly happy with their makeup, could not fault it at all. Aside from being a very talented makeup artist, Nicky is also a lovely person with a calming energy which is helpful amongst all the wedding morning nerves and anticipation. I would highly recommend nicky to anyone.” – Kiera

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
PHOTOGRAPHER: @denisbanksphotography
HAIR: @lauren.dimattiaandco
FLOWERS: @paper_daisy_florist
CELEBRANT: @save_the_date_celebrations
MUSIC: @ryanmartinweddings
VENUE: CRJC

Kelly & Adam

This was a special one for me, Kelly Ann is family and it was so beautiful to be a part of her big day and watch her marry the man of her dreams.

It was also my 100th wedding – since I started counting!

Kellys kind words: “I’ve been following Nicky’s work for years. So from the moment I got engaged, I knew she was the one I wanted to do my bridal makeup, and wow she definitely didn’t disappoint. She was easy to work with when it came to deciding what type of look to go with for my wedding. I wanted to go with a natural look for myself, bridesmaids, MOB & MOG and she nailed each look on the day. We all loved our makeup. We had a lot of compliments about our make up during & after the wedding & many people spoke highly of her work. Nicky is someone that will bring the good vibes on the day, and make sure you’re 100% happy with your overall look before she is done. She’s such an amazing makeup artist, and I 100% highly recommend her.” – Kelly Ann

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
PHOTOGRAPHER: @denisbanksphotography
HAIR: @lauren.dimattiaandco
FLOWERS: @paper_daisy_florist
CELEBRANT: @joybygeorgi
VENUE: @yambagolf

Bookings

A huge thank you to all my beautiful formal girls today. I love working with the formal girls as a lot of the time it’s the first time they are getting their makeup professionally done. I love watching their expressions when they see themselves for the first time. I hope you all have the most amazing night!

Spring wedding season is in full swing. I have been booked for almost 40 weddings this year and I’m so blessed to work with THE BEST Brides, I don’t know who is getting all the bridezillas, but it’s certainly not me!

I’ve had a lot of enquiries come through over the last few weeks for 2025 Weddings, with the popular dates – especially Autumn – filling up fast. 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: @444jaimee
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nicky Fletcher

Why Pay A Professional?

I often hear people talk about the value of wedding vendors – “I’m not paying that, my cousin can do really great makeup”. When you hire a professional artist, you are not just paying for their service, you are paying for their experience. Sure Aunty Karen can compose a great photo, but twenty bucks she starts sweating blood at the first sign of rain because she has no idea what to do. And yeah, Cousin Cathy does a pretty good job on the makeup, but she’s going to be rockin back n forth in the corner when the first bridesmaid comes back to her with her foundation separating because Cathy used an oil based primer with a water based foundation. And I know your mate Stacey is great with a curling wand, but she’s absolutely going to burst a vessel when the power goes out.

All these vendors stressing out = one completely stressed out Bride.

You are paying these artists for their experience. You are paying for how they handle themselves in a pressure cooker situation. You are paying for a professional.

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

The Green Wing Liner

The wonderful @raemorrismakeup introduced me to this product many years ago – Inglot Duraline. It’s a translucent liquid that can be mixed with various makeup products, for example – one drop will easily transform any powder eyeshadow into a waterproof liquid liner. I have used it here to create a green mini wing on the gorgeous Lara. It also enhances the colour of eye shadows as well as restoring the consistency of gel liners. You can also use it to turn lipsticks into blush and many more uses!  Not sponsored, just a bloody great product!

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

Kiarra & Lachie

Kiarra and Lachie had planned to have their autumn wedding at the beautiful Alumy Creek Reserve. After a week’s worth of heavy rain the decision was made to move the ceremony to the reception venue at the Clarence River Jockey Club. And as nature would have it, the wedding day turned out to be a glorious hot sunny day!

We often have this vision of how our wedding day is going to look, and sometimes it just doesn’t work out, but even if it doesn’t go to plan, know that it’s still going to be amazing!

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
PHOTOGRAPHER: @stephanieflayphotography
HAIR: @jennarationhairandbeauty
FLOWERS: @kiarra_mayyyy Brides creation
CELEBRANT: @ellenfleeton_celebrant
VENUE: Clarence River Jockey Club

Taylor & Kody

This was such a great little wedding to be a part of! Taylor and Kody choose to have a super intimate courthouse elopement with just a handful of their nearest and dearest people to witness their vows.

Taylor left this beautiful review: “How do I even begin?! Nicky is the most talented, most humble and kindest makeup artist I have ever had. Nicky was so well organised, communicative and respectful of all my requests and families requests. Nicky made not only me but my bridesmaid, mother of the bride and groom feel so beautiful. Nicky you have truly made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day and I’m so grateful to have had you and your talent on the day! From young skin to mature skin, Nicky has the talent. If you need a makeup artist, look no further. Nicky is the best! You are so incredible, I have no words to express how truly thankful I am!!!” – Taylor

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
PHOTOGRAPHER: @stephanieflayphotography
HAIR: @luxehairbyellie
VENUE: Grafton Courthouse

Rechelle & Dale

Rechelle and Dale’s beautiful autumn wedding out at Seelands Ski Resort. This is another great option in the Clarence Valley if you are looking for a country wedding venue. Plenty of accommodation options for your guests, and you can choose to have your ceremony on the banks of the Mighty Clarence, or up underneath the beautiful fig. How stunning is this shot by @stephanieflayphotography and those arbour flowers @flowersbybonnie 

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
PHOTOGRAPHER: @stephanieflayphotography
FLOWERS: @flowersbybonnie
CELEBRANT: @susanyourcelebrant
VENUE: Big River Ski Lodge

Jade & Lachie

Jade and Lachie with the beautiful Minnie Water beach as their backdrop. It was a warm one for Jade and Lachie’s March Wedding, but these legends look fresh! How gorgeous are the beautiful bouquets by Bonnie, and lets take a moment for that veil!

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
PHOTOGRAPHER: @stephanieflayphotography
HAIR: @jennarationhairandbeauty
FLOWERS: @flowersbybonnie
CELEBRANT: @ryanmartinweddings
MUSIC & MC: @ryanmartinweddings
VENUE: Minnie Waters Hall @willowtreemarqueesevents

The Worst Part of Being a Makeup Artist

I was recently asked “what is the worst part about being a Makeup Artist?” For me, the hardest part would be the fact that no matter how unwell you are, you still have to show up to work. You can’t call in sick, there are no sick days, and there is not another staff member that can take your place. I can work through pretty much anything, and have done plenty of times in the past – I hold integrity, reliability and work ethic very high on my list – I would literally have to be on death’s door to not show up to your wedding. But I am also human. I try very hard to keep myself well, but when I am booked solid it may only take one client to pass on a virus (I am literally in your face), and I could be wiped out for next week’s Wedding – imagine if it was yours!

So please, if you are unwell, let me know. This gives me the opportunity to put measures in place so that I can stay well for next week’s Bride.

Thanks for all your ongoing support x

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