Lara Quinn - Makeup Artist

I say this a lot, BUT! It is so important to have the right people around you on your wedding day.

Hiring your wedding vendors is not as simple as ticking off a checklist of ‘to do’s’ - it’s about finding the right people to be there with you in the moments that count the most.

Providing a makeup service is really only one facet of my job, I become the hype girl, the councillor, the organiser l, the one who helps dress you and the one to distract you when I know things are getting tense.

I’ve been doing this for so long that I can tell when your breathing starts to change, you become lost in your own thoughts and you start worrying about all the little things that you think are a big deal, but really aren’t… it’s easy to say to try and not get in your own head, but it’s a big day… and rightly so!

I think at times not enough credit is given to the hair and makeup team for keeping the bride and bridal party calm, on track and to a point, distracted from their own thoughts that can easily derail situations on wedding days.

We might be there to glam everyone but we also wear many hats, and for the brides that I’ve helped over the years, that still follow me today - they know exactly what I’m talking about.

Those moments of silly jokes and laughter amidst the quiet chaos are intentional and done with purpose so it helps to put you at ease and make you feel as relaxed as possible before walking down the aisle.

I love those moments 🫶🏻

This day with you rosiecampbell 🌸 was so much fun, and you looked very exotic 🔥😍🫶🏻

Makeup Lara Quinn Makeup Artist
Hair Bridal Hair Specialist
Venue Cowbell Creek

K R Y S T A L 🤍

Beautiful morning spent with the most gorgeous group of girls celebrating Krystal and Mitchell’s wedding day at the stunning Fig Tree Restaurant & Rooms in Byron Bay.

What an honour it was to look after you Krystal.

Makeup Lara Quinn Makeup Artist
Hair GOLD COAST HAIRSTYLIST
Photo Daniel Chafer
Celebrant AUSTRALIA’S BEST CELEBRANTS
Florals Aurora Floral Studio

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Things your makeup artist wants you to know!

I get asked a LOT about how well the makeup will last on wedding days, and I always say the same thing.... how long is a piece of string?

So many factors will go into how well your makeup lasts, such as heat and humidity.. especially during certain months of the year in SE QLD, how much you’re wearing, and.... the most important factor, the condition of your skin.

Taking care of your skin and adopting a good skin care routine with atleast a 6 month lead time to your wedding day will assist with not only how well the makeup looks on your skin but also the longevity.
If you have any skin concerns leading up to your wedding day, please don’t look at the application of makeup as being the magic answer to these concerns.

The use of makeup, in some cases, requires a HEAVY application of certain products to try and hide these imperfections. This then creates a makeup look that is usually heavier than you would like because you’re trying to cover up the issues.

It is always best to address these issues with a skin specialist and create a skin care plan to help minimise and treat the concerns.

This way, your makeup application has a good starting point to build from, and your makeup looks as flawless and fresh as possible.

As always, keep in mind that seeing skin texture is completely NORMAL! You are a human being and you cannot erase that completely.. if you adopt a skin care routine, seek the advice from a professional and have realistic expectations, your off to a great start for a beautiful bridal makeup application.

Makeup Lara Quinn Makeup Artist
Hairstylists
Elise Ann Hair
Bridal Hair Specialist
AMY SPRY HAIR
Isabella Jane Hair & Makeup
Chantelle Spurling

R O S I E. 🤍

Beautiful morning spent with the most beautiful bride, who also had us in stitches all morning.

There is nothing better than a relaxed bride who loves to make the most out of every moment.

The best day 🫶🏻

Makeup Lara Quinn Makeup Artist
Hair Bridal Hair Specialist

S O P H I E. 🤍

Some days are just more fun than others, this was one of those days 🤍

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D A N I E L L E 🤍

Bridal makeup that was created for a woman that doesn’t like the look and feel of a lot of makeup. Soft, refined, elegant and above all else, comfortable.

The most important thing you must feel as a Bride on your wedding day is not only beautiful, but comfortable with the look that has been created for you, it must feel like you or what is the point?

Absolutely loved creating this look for Dani, bridal makeup that is refined and elegant is some of my favourite looks to create.

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