Luxury Bridal Hair and Makeup Services

from a team of very talented Hair and Makeup Artists

At Lara Stokes Bridal Beauty Specialist, we provide expert hair and makeup artistry to ensure you look and feel your absolute best on your wedding day. With over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, Lara and her team specialise in bespoke bridal beauty, offering everything from skincare preparation to flawless on-the-day hair and makeup styling. Whether you’re planning a wedding, photoshoot, or special occasion, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Our friendly, relaxed approach ensures that you’ll not only look incredible but feel confident and comfortable throughout the process. Based in the Cotswolds, we serve brides across the surrounding areas with the highest standard of professional beauty care.

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Bridal Hair and Makeup Tailored Just for You

At Lara Stokes Bridal Specialist, we understand that every bride is unique, which is why our hair and makeup services are fully tailored to suit your individual style, personality, and the vision you have for your big day.

From timeless elegance to modern glam, Lara and her talented team will work closely with you to create a look that enhances your natural beauty and compliments your wedding theme.

Every detail is meticulously planned, so you can relax and enjoy the experience knowing you’re in expert hands.

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Lara and team

Lara has spent over two decades perfecting her craft and building a handpicked team of top-tier makeup artists and hairstylists who share her passion for bridal beauty. Together, they bring an unmatched level of expertise, creativity, and care to every bride they work with.

Each member of the team brings their own unique skills and strengths, ensuring a personalised service that reflects your style and needs.

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Love Notes

"I am so grateful to have had Lara as my hair stylist for my Wedding Day. Lara and her team were amazing on the morning of the wedding, having the job of styling my hair, 6 bridesmaids and my mum - we all felt beautiful, confident and special on the day. I cannot recommend Lara enough, thank you so much for bringing my vision to life!"
- Amelia
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"I am so grateful to have had Lara as my hair stylist for my Wedding Day. Lara and her team were amazing on the morning of the wedding, having the job of styling my hair, 6 bridesmaids and my mum - we all felt beautiful, confident and special on the day. I cannot recommend Lara enough, thank you so much for bringing my vision to life!"
Amelia Ellin
- Amelia
"Since the first day I inquired with Lara, she has been amazing. I was fortunate to have Krystyna as my lead hair & makeup artist, who does beautiful work. Having hair & makeup done with one artist make things super smooth & very easy to manage the process with the team. I highly recommend Lara & her team for your special occasion."
- Kim
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"Since the first day I inquired with Lara, she has been amazing. I was fortunate to have Krystyna as my lead hair & makeup artist, who does beautiful work. Having hair & makeup done with one artist make things super smooth & very easy to manage the process with the team. I highly recommend Lara & her team for your special occasion."
Kim Lueck
- Kim
"Lara is such a fantastic hair stylist and I couldn't have been happier with my hair for our wedding day! From the start she totally got the vibe and style I was going for. With her expertise she helped create a beautiful hairstyle and I had so many comments on my hair during the day."
- Steph
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"Lara is such a fantastic hair stylist and I couldn't have been happier with my hair for our wedding day! From the start she totally got the vibe and style I was going for. With her expertise she helped create a beautiful hairstyle and I had so many comments on my hair during the day."
Steph P
- Steph
"I was lucky enough to have Lara as my hair stylist for my wedding at the beginning of May. Lara was amazing, making me feel so comfortable and at ease. I absolutely loved my hair on the day, the style was everything I imagined and more."
- Hannah
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"I was lucky enough to have Lara as my hair stylist for my wedding at the beginning of May. Lara was amazing, making me feel so comfortable and at ease. I absolutely loved my hair on the day, the style was everything I imagined and more."
Hannah Duffy
- Hannah
"I absolutely loved Lara's styling for my wedding day hair, she made my usually wild hair look so sleek and sophisticated and created the perfect look to go with my dress. I loved my trial, which was super relaxing and she made me feel comfortable with making suggestions and tweaks to the styling. Highly recommend Lara."
- Rebecca
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"I absolutely loved Lara's styling for my wedding day hair, she made my usually wild hair look so sleek and sophisticated and created the perfect look to go with my dress. I loved my trial, which was super relaxing and she made me feel comfortable with making suggestions and tweaks to the styling. Highly recommend Lara."
Rebecca Dallimore
- Rebecca
"The biggest THANK YOU to Lara for curating the most perfect hair for myself and my bridesmaids. Lara was so a joy to have with us on the morning, such a calming presence and hype woman."
- Eleanor
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"The biggest THANK YOU to Lara for curating the most perfect hair for myself and my bridesmaids. Lara was so a joy to have with us on the morning, such a calming presence and hype woman."
Eleanor Nugent
- Eleanor
"Kristina was my hair and make up lady as the bride and she was absolutely amazing. I wear wigs and styling them didn't phase her at all- she did things I didn't even think possible! Haha. She was so lovely and she puts so much time in to making sure you feel your best."
- Claire
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"Kristina was my hair and make up lady as the bride and she was absolutely amazing. I wear wigs and styling them didn't phase her at all- she did things I didn't even think possible! Haha. She was so lovely and she puts so much time in to making sure you feel your best."
Claire Haines
- Claire
"Lara did mine and my bridesmaids hair for my wedding in June. I’ve never been particularly comfortable having my hair/make up done by someone else, but from the first time I reached out, Lara was so friendly and communicative, she immediately put me at ease. Lara, I could never say enough thank yous."
- Laura
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"Lara did mine and my bridesmaids hair for my wedding in June. I’ve never been particularly comfortable having my hair/make up done by someone else, but from the first time I reached out, Lara was so friendly and communicative, she immediately put me at ease. Lara, I could never say enough thank yous."
Laura Thomas
- Laura

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