Bridal make-up artist · Gloucestershire & the Cotswolds

Calm, glowing,
unmistakably you.

Eleven years of making brides feel fabulous. Soft, skin-first make-up that lasts from first look to last dance, and a calm, experienced presence on the morning that matters most.

  • 11years doing make-up
  • 100%recommend · 61 reviews
  • 2027/28bridal diaries open
Katie · Tortworth Court
Bride with soft glowing make-up and platinum waves holding a red and pink bouquet
Isabella standing in front of a floral wall Isabella finishing a bride's make-up on her wedding morning

Meet your make-up artist

I'm Isabella, but most people call me Izzy.

I'm a busy mum of three and I've been doing make-up for eleven years. What I love most is the moment a woman sits in my chair and sees herself the way everyone else does: strong, beautiful, completely herself.

Weddings have a special place in my heart. I've taken the labels off shoes, painted little nails, washed up so you can check out of the Airbnb on time, guided a quick breathing exercise to calm nerves, and buttoned up more dresses than I can count.

It's more than make-up. It's being a calm, experienced presence when it matters most.

What I do

Make-up for the whole wedding morning

From the bride to her mum, her bridesmaids and her best friends, and for every celebration in between.

Bride in a tiara and off-shoulder gown with a blue and white bouquet

Brides

Bridal make-up

Skin-first, long-wearing make-up designed around your dress, hair and the feel of your day. I come to your getting-ready location across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.

Request the bridal brochure
Bride and four bridesmaids in white gowns

Your people

Bridal party

Bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and groom, flower girls and guests. Each look is tailored to the person, and they all work together beautifully in the photos. Timings planned so everyone's ready before the ceremony.

Plan your morning
Full glam make-up with bronzed smoky eyes and big curls

Every other celebration

Occasion make-up

Parties, events and nights out from my home studio in Gloucester. Mobile for groups of three or more (call-out fee applies). Bookable up to eight weeks ahead.

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Pricing

Clear, honest pricing

Wedding bookings are for a minimum of the bride plus two others. The maximum number I can do depends on your ceremony time and when you can access your venue.

2027 brides

£300

  • Bridal trial£150
  • Bridal make-up£150

2028 brides

£320

  • Bridal trial£150
  • Bridal make-up£170

Bridal party

£100 per person

Bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and groom, flower girls and guests.

Travel & extras

  • Travel65p per mile

    Round trip from Gloucestershire. I currently travel up to around an hour and a half from home.

  • Sunday or bank holiday Monday+£50

    Supplement for weddings on these days.

  • Split location£30

    If I need to pack up, move buildings and set up again partway through, for example from an on-site cottage to the main house to finish make-ups.

Securing your date

  1. £100 deposit to secure your date

    Non-refundable. Nothing is held in my diary until the deposit is paid.

  2. Trial paid at your trial

    Your trial fee is due at your trial appointment.

  3. Balance one month before

    The remaining balance is due one month before your wedding, with your deposit deducted. A 20th September wedding is due by 20th August.

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Behind the scenes

Wedding mornings, start to finish

Curlers in, prosecco poured, first look with Dad. A peek at what the morning feels like with me in the room.

BrideySoft, shimmery, cool-toned eye
HollieThe whole bridal party, one calm morning
KatieTimeless elegance at Tortworth Court

The Izzy finish

Still you, just glowing.

Every look starts with skin prep and a conversation about how you want to feel. Then it's about balance: an eye that suits your colouring, a base that photographs beautifully and still feels like skin at 11pm.

  • Skin prep tailored to your skin
  • Built to last from morning prep to last dance
  • Designed around your dress and hair
Before and after bridal make-up: blonde bride with soft bronzed glow
Before and after bridal make-up on a bride in a white robe
Before and after: natural bridal glam with defined lashes

Portfolio

Brides, bridesmaids & beautiful mums

Bride with orange and white bouquet and soft half-up hair Bride with sleek dark hair and lace corset gown Mother of the bride in a white wide-brimmed hat Blonde bride in a long veil with glowing skin Bride with natural curls and an autumn bouquet Sleek low ponytail bridal look with bronzed glow Bride in a sheer veil with a sleek bun Bride and groom beside a vintage Land Rover Bride with a cape veil and white bouquet Bride in a dramatic ruffled gown looking over her shoulder Bride with a tiara and fringe holding pastel roses Mother of the bride with soft natural make-up Bride with an elegant updo and rose bouquet Black and white photo of a bride's long train across a garden

More on Instagram · @_makeupbyisabella

Kind words

Don't just take my word for it

100% recommend · 61 reviews on Facebook

I absolutely loved my wedding make-up. I felt like a million dollars and so did my bridesmaids! Thank you so much Isabella, we cannot thank you enough.

Emma · Bride

Not only was her make-up incredible, she was so helpful with all the other details. I was very nervous and Izzy was so lovely and really helped to keep me calm. We all felt like princesses!

Lauren · Bride

Izzy played such an important part in my special wedding day. Thank you for being so patient, for listening, and for making myself and my bridesmaids look and feel a million dollars.

Ella · Bride

She listened to what we all wanted and went beyond our expectations. So nice and friendly, and super talented.

Kirsty · Bride

Everyone commented how lovely it looked. I felt amazing on my wedding day and it was all thanks to her. I couldn't recommend her enough!

Joanne · Bride

How to book

Let's check your date

All bookings are by email, as my social DMs aren't monitored regularly. Send me the details below and I'll reply with my bridal brochure and booking info. I aim to answer every enquiry within 7 days.

  1. Your wedding date2027 & 2028 diaries now open
  2. Getting-ready locationVenue, hotel, home or Airbnb
  3. Who needs make-upBride, bridesmaids, mums, guests…
  4. Ceremony timeOr the time you need to be ready by

Occasion make-up: email the date and time you're after and I'll check availability. Appointments open 8 weeks in advance.

Bride in curlers holding a Make Up by Isabella fan
I'd love to be part of your day