Bridal Hairstyling & Makeup Artist

"Creating beautiful Bridal Hair and Makeup for the Bride who wants to look and feel Iconic"

Matakana | Auckland West & North | Waiheke Island

Planning your Wedding can be super stressful with lots of big decisions to make. Especially when choosing your Bridal Hair and Makeup Artist.

Having served over 500+ Brides on their wedding day I have the experience and professionalism to provide you with the confidence your require to have a successful wedding morning - from the moment you sit in my chair to the moment you walk down the aisle...

""Amy is an absolute angel!"

"I used her services for my wedding and she did the most beautiful job. Amy has the ability to be the calm in the storm of wedding preparations and that was so appreciated. Could not recommend her more highly!"

- Nicole Sculptureum, Matakana

Your Bridal Preview

...aka your Bridal Trial

First you'll share your desired Bridal beauty vision with me.

If you are looking for guidance on this you can feel assured that you and I work together ensure we compliment your face shape, hair type, bridal gown, veil, makeup look, skin tone, accessories to create your dream bridal look.

FAQ

When should I check you have my wedding date available?

Wedding bookings are made 12-18 months in advance so it's good to get in touch as soon as you confirm your major wedding vendors.

Please note - I only book a small number of weddings each season so my availability is limited and popular wedding dates including Saturdays are booked quickly**

I'm ready to secure you for my wedding! What do I do next? 

Let me know! Then I can send you your quote to review with your initial package details.

Then all you have to do is accept the quote, sign the T&C and make sure the booking payment is received then Yipee! The date is yours! 

Unfortunately, I cannot pencil dates due to the multiple requests for popular dates year on year.

Where does my Bridal preview take place?

Bridal Previews take place in my studio in Torbay, North Shore - Auckland unless you request this at your home. Travel fees will apply.

Where do you travel to?

My studio is in Torbay on the North Shore in Auckland, New Zealand.

Locations I frequent are the North Shore suburbs, Auckland City Central Hotels, Air BnB's, Waiheke Island, Kumeu, Coatesville and surrounding areas, Orewa, Warkworth, Matakana.

Enquire for travel & accomodation rates.

What hair extensions do you recommend?

Clip in hair extensions are very common in creating the trending, bridal hairstyles you see today across TikTok, IG and Pinterest.

They act like scaffolding in the hair and provide fullness, length and longer lasting curls and waves.

I like using superior hair clip in extensions but there are many brands available online too. You can purchase superior hair directly from their shop and have them colour matched or I have a variety of extensions in my studio that are available for hire too.

Can I please speak to you about my wedding before I book?

Yes! You can book a free 15 minute discovery zoom call with me.

Read all FAQ...

 

**Please note GST is added to all bookings.

 

Yay! I'm ready to secure you for my wedding! What do I do next? 

- Let me know! Then I can send you your quote to review with your initial package details.

Then all you have to do is accept the quote to generate an invoice, sign the T&C and make sure the booking payment is received then Yipee! The date is yours! 

Unfortunately, I cannot pencil dates due to the multiple requests for popular dates year on year.

 

When can I book my Bridal preview?

- Ideally anytime within 8 weeks of the wedding day. If you are based internationally, we can schedule your preview for a date that you will be in the country. Before then, we can discuss and prepare your desired style, ensuring all your beauty requirements are met. 

 

How will I know if I'll need hair extensions or padding?

- Lots of the popular styles you fall in love with have extensions incorporated. We will discuss this in your discovery call or at your preview. 

   

When should I book my cut, colour or highlights appointment with my hairdresser prior to the wedding?

- We will discuss the timing for this at your preview however consider the time of the year of your wedding and aim for having your last trim/colour/toner etc 2 weeks prior to the wedding day.

It's also very important that with hairstyling we plan face framing lengths and also ensuring we have enough hair to create the desired look if not requiring extensions or support padding.

 

Can I make changes to the number of people serviced on the Wedding Day?

- You may be able to add services, but once you have booked your date you can't decrease these numbers.

 

Can you start before 7am?

- Yes. An early callout fee may apply to any accompanying stylist that have been booked. 

  

How long do you allow for services on the wedding day?

- Brides 45-75 minutes or up to 90 minutes for selected styles, Guests average 45min per person. These times are approximate as some hair types and styles can take less or more time. Makeup average at 45 minutes pp, Bride 45-60 min.

 

Are you available on public holidays?

- Not usually, but you may enquire. 

 

Travel Fees

Travel inclusions:

  • Matakana
  • North Shore, Auckland

Travel fees areas:

  • West Auckland $50.00
  • Waiheke Island Car Ferry $350.00

 

Auckland City $25 per half hour travelled.

Anywhere else $1.50 per km return.

 

These fee include my time travelling, petrol, oil, milage, toll charges where necessary.

Travel fees are subject to change at any time.

 

Waiheke Island 

- $350 car ferry return to Kennedy Point, no pick up/drop off required. Additional artists $50 return each.

Flights - If flights are required Amy shall book them at her discretion, at the client’s expense, please enquire.

Accomodation - If a very early start is required then an accomodation fee will be included.

Locations -  Locations I frequent are the North Shore suburbs, Auckland City Central Hotels, Air BnB's, Waiheke Island, Kumeu, Coatesville, Orewa, Warkworth, Mangawhai, Matakana, Omaha and surrounding these areas.

- Destination weddings inside of New Zealand: Queenstown & the Hawkes Bay.

- Destination weddings outside of New Zealand 2025.

Enquire for travel & accomodation rates.

 

What is the WhatsApp Bridal Beauty Concierge Service?

- Read all about it here

 

Can I please speak to you about my wedding?

- Yes! You can book a free 15 min discovery zoom call with me here.

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"To say I was happy is an understatement..."

Amy recently did my hair for my wedding. Amy was amazing. I told Amy my vision of what I wanted and the end result was even better than I expected.

Amy is so good at what she does, and uses quality products.

Could not recommend her enough!! - Chanelle Plume, Matakana

"Amy was awesome from start to finish"

At the bridal trial she managed to work out exactly what I wanted from a range of pictures and taking her time to execute the perfect hair for me.
She is a great communicator, on time and works incredibly hard to make everything perfect. I highly recommend Amy for your wedding.

- Natalie, Venue Matakana Estate

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