Karen Maher Make Up

Winter bride Edel ✨

I loved creating this gorgeous make up look, my favourite style. Glowing,natural, dewy skin, stand out eyes, and most importantly still completely herself. With the warmest smile and the calmest presence on such a special morning.

Thank you so much Edel for taking the time to send me such a kind email only a few days later. It really made my day.

“Karen, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for making myself and the girls feel so beautiful on my wedding day. You were such a calming and positive presence on the morning. Your work was incredible and you played a huge part in making the day so special. I loved my makeup and felt amazing all day.” Edel xx


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A quick message to reflect back on another busy year for my business. Thank you to every single person who sat in my makeup chair this year. I’m so lucky to have the most fabulous clients. The warmth, craic and friendships that have been developed over the years as you sit in my chair for the glam. So grateful every day to do what I do.

To my beautiful 2025 brides, thank you for welcoming me into your homes and trusting me to be part of such a special moment in your lives. It is truly an honour I never take for granted. ❤️

Looking forward to seeing what the new year will bring, I am excited to meet and get to know my 2026 brides.

Looking back on the year a stand out highlight would have to be winning make up artist of the year in February. Such a huge honour ✨

Happy New Year, hope this year brings you peace, love & happiness , love Karen ❤️xx

Such lovely memories of a morning filled with love, laughter and togetherness in .
Two beautiful brides Laura & Anna who chose to stay side by side as they got ready for their wedding day, soaking up every moment. Matching jammies, shared moments of laughter, one calm joy filled morning.

One stand out memory was when they popped upstairs together in jammies and then the magical moment when they returned back down smiles beaming both in beautiful wedding dresses, glowing with excitement. These are the moments I love most. ✨


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We had the most relaxed & lovely morning with Laura for her wedding day in .

Still thinking about how effortlessly beautiful she looked. I love these photos captured by


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Thank you so much for the kind words, Laura xx

“I was lucky enough to have Karen as my make up artist for my wedding last December. Karen was such a pleasure to deal with from the communication before the wedding, organizing my make up trial only 2 weeks prior to the wedding as I live overseas, to the actual wedding day!

She made the wedding morning feel like an absolute dream, we all had lovely chats while in the chair and she just made everything feel so easy. We were all so happy with how our make up turned out. My make up felt so natural on the day and lasted well into the night! She knew exactly the look we had in mind and we all got so many compliments on the day. If you are looking for a make up artist for your wedding day, I cannot recommend Karen enough!” Laura xx

Pinch me moment! ✨🏆

I am thrilled to share that I won freelance Make-Up Artist of the Year 2025 at the Hair, Beauty & Style Awards last night.

This award means the world to me, and I couldn’t have achieved it without my incredible clients, brides, and everyone who has been part of this journey. Thank you for trusting me with your special moments!

It was a fantastic night celebrating the best in the industry—huge congratulations to all the winners and a big shoutout to the organisers for an incredible event!

✨Thank you for all the messages, love & good wishes I have received today. Your support means everything, and I am truly overwhelmed by all the kindness. ✨

I am so lucky to do what I love and to have such amazing clients, Here’s to more glam, creativity, and exciting times ahead! ✨

Lots of love Karen xx

To say this Google review took my breath away would be an under statement. Thank you so much Marie for these kind words & beautiful photos by it was an absolute joy to be a part of your wedding morning 💕

“I can’t recommend Karen enough! She was an absolute dream to have on the morning of my wedding. Looking back at the photos, I am still blown away by how flawless and beautiful her work was. Months later, I continue to receive compliments on my makeup!

One of the things that really stood out about Karen was her professionalism and dedication. She had just returned from a short maternity leave, yet she was so organised, responsive, and fully committed to making sure everything was perfect. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but her quick communication made the process so much easier.

The four of us have very sensitive skin, and in the past, I’ve had allergic reactions with other makeup artists. Karen, however, uses high-quality, sensitive-skin-friendly products, and the makeup felt so light and comfortable all day. None of us had any reactions, which was such a relief and made the experience even better!

On the day, Karen was calm, friendly, and effortlessly kept everything on track—even reminding us when it was time to get dressed when we had all lost track of time! She fit right into the atmosphere, connecting with everyone and adding to the fun, laughter, and excitement of the morning.

Her years of experience in the wedding industry really shone through—not just in her makeup skills but also in the little tips and advice she casually shared during my trial, which I found so helpful.

It’s no surprise that Karen has been nominated multiple times for Makeup Artist of the Year—her talent, professionalism, and warm personality make her truly stand out. She is not just a fantastic makeup artist but also a calming, reassuring presence on such an important day. If you’re looking for someone talented, reliable, and an absolute joy to be around, Karen is the one!

Thank you so much Karen, I felt and looked a million dollars. Marie xx”

A great start to 2025. I am thrilled to have been named as a finalist in this years Brighter Horizon awards, in three Makeup Artist categories. It is an honor to be recognized in this way. A huge thank you to any of my fabulous clients who nominated me. ✨

A great start to 2025. I am thrilled to have been named as a finalist in this years awards, in three Makeup Artist categories. It is an honor to be recognized in this way. A huge thank you to any of my fabulous clients who nominated me. ✨

It was such an honor to glam stunning bride Marie on her special day! 🥂✨ A morning filled with ease, laughter, and sweet memories—especially since we go way back to school days. Marie was an absolute dream bride, so relaxed, organized, and absolutely beautiful.

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