Bringing out your natural beauty

My recommended product of the month... visit katekelvin.myarbonne.co.uk

Performed Make-up demonstrations - on stage at the Ideal Home Exhibition, Earls Court March 2011.

Make-up artist and Hair Stylist to the Official Royal Harpist Claire Jones for HRH Prince of Wales.

Official Make-up artist for the winner of 'Dream Wedding Competition' for the Bristol Evening Post 2012.

Ranked TOP 10 out of over 2000 UK make-up artists.

Kate did my hair and make up for my wedding (including a pre-meet and test session to work out what I wanted). She also did the make up for my 18 year old Bridesmaid and hair for my 5 year old flower girl and my Mother. I have the beautiful wedding photographs as evidence of a job well done! She's a lovely person and great to chat to which is a bonus! She arrived in good time to do everything that was needed and was the epitome of calm while chaos echoed around her - which was hugely appreciated. I have some photographs of me where even I think I look beautiful. That is a first for me and I can't thank her enough. Would definitely recommend her.
Tristan Rudd - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Kate did a brilliant job. For the first time in my life I felt like I had beautiful hair. The style she did was exactly what I wanted and stayed in perfectly all day, despite 100mp winds! It was also a pleasure to have Kate around on the morning of my wedding - she was really friendly and calming! I would definitely recommend her.
Emily Bagley-Duncan - Bristol, Somerset & Avon

Kate was hired to do my makeup and hair for my wedding last weekend. She also did my mothers and the bridesmaids hair and my matron of honours makeup we were all delighted by the way we looked. Her makeup is particularly amazing. We felt totally transformed but still with a very natural look. She travelled to my house for a practise run before the day and then to the wedding venue on the day. I would definitely recommend Kate to other brides. I also intend to use her again for a makeup lesson and for special occasions.
Susannah Jenkin - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Chris and I met you at Natalie & Ian's wedding last October and I've just recommended you to a lady getting married at Berkeley in July. I have just looked at your website and seen a 'before & after' photo of Natalie (fourth photo, first row) she looks amazing. Her hair & make-up looked really natural which is what we liked.
Callisto Photography

Thank you Kate for helping me feel like a princess on my wedding day.
Sally Watson, bride - Bristol Avon and Somerset

It was lovely for us as the mums, to be pampered a bit on my daughters' wedding day and to know that the make-up done professionally would add to our image. Janet absolutely loved her session with you. I did too and it was lovely to sit quietly, taking everything in and having a lovely chat in a calm atmosphere. You are very skilled in your work.We both had lovely comments made about how good we both looked and that meant a lot to me.
Viv, Mother and Janet, Mother-in-law of the bride - Tetbury Gloucestershire

Thank you for wonderful make-up & hair for the poster of 'The Cordelia Dream'.
The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon Gloucestershire

It has been great working with you! And thank you for topping it all off so beautifully with fabulous hair and gorgeous make-up. You're an asset to Longborough Festival Opera, thank you Kate.
Mia Flockhurt - costume designer, Longborough Opera, Longborough, Gloucestershire

Kate, thank you for making us all beautiful!
Cast: The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham Gloucestershire

Hi Kate, thank you so much for everything, I had SO many compliments and other women in particular (who notice these things!) kept asking who had done my hair and make-up! The hair even stayed in place perfectly the next day so I had glam hair for my honeymoon too! I really, really can't thank you enough for the fantastic work you did and will absolutely be recommending you to future brides!!!
Martina, bride - Cirencester Gloucestershire

Fantastic experience, highly recommend Kate to anyone needing makeup for a special occasion
Marian Brown, make-over, Malmesbury Wiltshire

Having my hair and make-up done by Kate really made my big day, I had (and still get when people see photos) so many compliments and felt wonderful all day. The bridesmaids were also thrilled with their hair and have since recommended Kate to their friends too. Thank you so much!
Martina Smith, bride, Bath Avon and Somerset

Our wedding day experience with Kate was exceptional, she was friendly, flexible and provided exactly what we wanted in a calm, relaxed manner and we would certainly use her hair and make-up services again and reccommend her to anyone.
Ksenia Curtis - Ksenia wedding Jewellery maker, Stroud Gloucestershire

Fantastic quality, very friendly and approachable person
Claire Jones, Royal harpist, South Wales & Tetbury Gloucestershire

Kate very kindly did my hair and bridesmaids hair for my wedding day. She was absolutely fantastic in all ways, she was very friendly and instantly put me at ease with the ideas i had. We were all so pleased with our hair on the day. Kate has such a great personality that on my wedding day she instantly put me at ease. I would reccomend Kate to anyone should they want someone who is friendly, reliable and very good at what she does. She is professional through and through.
Victoria Barton, bride, Kingscote Gloucestershire

Kate Kelvin did my wedding make up. She came to my house beforehand for a trial and fully explained my options and suggestions for my make up on the day. On the morning of the wedding she came to the venue to do mine, my bridesmaids and my Mum's make up. The make up was perfect, really fresh and natural and lasted the whole day. Kate is really friendly and acommodating. I would defintely recommend her!
Alexandra Waring, bride, Bristol Avon and Somerset

Very efficient and pleasant person.
Susan Francis, make-over, Bristol Avon and Somerset

Kate made myself and my bridesmaids look beautiful on my wedding day. It was a pretty and natural look and was beautifully done. Just the look I was after.
Ruth Glinister, bride, Bristol Avon and Somerset

Kate Kelvin is fantastic. The make up service she provides for my clients is exceptional. Lovely lady & a pleasure to work with.
Becki Lester, Manager of Blueskies photography, Bristol Avon and Somerset

For the making of a corporate DVD Kate was responsible for hair and make up. She did a great job and was very easy to work with. She quickly became a member of our team, working with us to achieve the best result.
Alison Watts - Icendris Ltd, Ledbury Gloucestershire

Overall, I enjoyed the whole experience. What I asked for I got and more.The make up was professionally done and lots of positive comments. I felt good with my look and left the house feeling a million dollars. The evening was great because I felt and looked amazing, thanks to Kate.
Diane Peplow, make-over, Tetbury Gloucestershire

A very enjoyable afternoon in the capable hands of Kate, I learnt so much and she was so patient, knowledgable and obviously highly experienced
Catherine Nelson, make-over, Cheltenham Gloucestershire

Kate Kelvin provided hair and make-up for myself, two bridesmaids and my mum for my wedding. She spent a great deal of time at the trial, ensuring my hair and make-up was what I wanted, and knew how to overcome problems presented by my heavy hair! The make up products used were all top of a excellent quality (Mac, Bobbi Brown etc) and she explained what the products did. Results on the day were perfect - natural looking make up and hair which stayed in place all day. Kate was lovely and I wouldn't hesitate to use her again or recommend her.
Philippa Conway, bride, Bristol Avon and Somerset

Kate came to my daughter's wedding venue to do my make-up. She made me feel very relaxed and the whole experience was very enjoyable. I felt completely confident in her ability to choose all my make-up, to compliment skin colour and wedding outfit. Well worth the money and I looked great and felt wonderful.
Viv Newman, mother of the bride, Tetbury Gloucestershire

Kate is a lovely approachable lady who listens to what look you want to achieve. She did my hair and makeup for my wedding in the Victorian theme I desired and it looks great on the photographs. She also styled the hair of my daughter and friend, she has many good ideas. I believe she works in theatre too. Kate had to travel a long way for my wedding but was there on time and so is dependable and reliable. I would be happy to share my photos with anyone thinking of hiring Kate.
Jean Kirkaldy-shaw, bride, Tetbury Gloucestershire

I had Kate do my hair and make-up for a photo shoot. She was very conscientious and did various touch ups and re-styling throughout the shoot to change the overall look. She was very open to my opinion and always consulted me thoroughly before doing any work and then afterwards to make sure I was happy with the look. I have now booked her to do my wedding hair and make-up!
Cate Donnelly, bride, Bristol Avon and Somerset

Kate turned our nursery nurses into glamorous models for a fashion shoot to promote our charity shops. She was fantastic and the girls looked a million dollars.
Marianne Sweet, Marketing and Communications Manager - Cotswold Care Hospice, Cheltenham Gloucestershire

Excellent service and very pleased with the result.
C Bradfield, make-over, Swindon Wiltshire

Kate gives a personal touch to her work and when suffering from Alapechia she carefully worked with my head with hair extensions on an opera project I was performing in with great understanding and professionalism.
Katherine Evans, singer, Cheltenham Gloucestershire

I really want to thank you loads for all of your help, support and hard work for my wedding - you were absolutely fantastic! I really hope that you enjoyed the morning as much as I did. Every body thought that we all looked gorgeous. I really hope that your business expands as much as it should - good luck.
Sera, Bride, Bath Avon and Somerset

Thank you so much for all your help on Saturday. I shall never forget my decent down those stairs! my hair and make-up was perfect. The wedding was really lovely and it was wonderful having an 'expert' to transform us! thank you again - we also enjoyed the time we spent with you.
Fiona, Bride, Bristol Avon and Somerset

Thank you so much for being so great on our wedding day, everyone loved you! the girls looked fab - like little angels!!
Laura and Andy, bride and groom, Tetbury Gloucestershire

Venues

The Close Hotel & Restaurant, Tetbury www.theclose-hotel.com
The Hare & Hounds Hotel, Westonbirt www.hareandhoundshotel.com
Cross Hands Hotel, Old Sodbury Gloucester www.crosshandshotel.com
Homme House, wedding venue, Ledbury www.hommehouse.co.uk
The Manor House Hotel, Castle Combe, Wiltshire www.manorhouse.co.uk
Bordeaux Quay eco-restaurant, Bristol www.bordeaux-quay.co.uk
Winkworth Farm, eco-wedding venue, Malmesbury www.winkworthfarm.com
Whatley Manor, Malmesbury www.whatleymanor.com
Stanton Manor, Nr Chippenham www.stantonmanor.co.uk
Eastington Hall, Nr Stonehouse www.eastingtonhall.co.uk
Great Tythe Barn, Tetbury www.gtb.co.uk
Swan Hotel, Bibury www.Swan-Bibury.com
Bear of Rodborough Hotel, Nr Stroud www.ClassicBritishHotels.com
Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucester www.berkeley-castle.com
Hatherley Manor, Gloucester www.hatherleymanor.com
Egypt Mill, Nailsworth, Gloucester www.egyptmill.com
Four Pillars Hotel www.four-pillars.co.uk
Cameley Lodge, Bristol www.cameleylodge.co.uk/weddings
Stoodleigh Court, Tiverton www.stoodleighcourt.co.uk
The Kingscote Barn www.kingscotebarn.co.uk
SS Great Britain Bristol www.ssgreatbritain.org
Royal Crescent Bath www.royalcrescent.co.uk

Wedding Gowns

Catherine Miller dressmaker silk specialist www.silkspecialistcatherinemiller.co.uk

Wedding Planning

Jane Riddell www.plannedforperfection.co.uk

Photography

Sandry studio, photographer www.worcesterphotography.co.uk
Stephen Reed & Co photographers Wiltshire www.stephenreedandco.com
Cherry Blossom Boudoir photography, Becky - Bristol www.cherryblossomboudoir.com
Simon Webb wedding photography, Bristol www.blueskiesphotography.co.uk
Martin - photography www.mybigdayphotos.co.uk
Documentary image Morag Macdonald www.documentaryimage.com
Pixel Photography www.pixelphotography.co.uk
Frances Taylor Photographywww.ftpictures.co.uk
Lee Hatherall www.leehatherallphotography.com
Kay Ransom www.kayransom.com
Jan McDonald www.blenheimweddings.co.uk
Louise Bowles www.louisebowlesphotography.com
Simon Watson www.simonwatsonphotography.co.uk

Florists

Daisy Chain florist www.daisychaingloucester.co.uk
Sally Gill flowers www.sallygillflowers.co.uk
Maria Willcox freelance wedding florist www.sororidesign.co.uk

Cakes

Xavier Pelloux www.contemporarycakedasigns.com

Catering

William's Kitchen www.williamskithenatcalcot.co.uk
Crown Catering www.crowncatering.co.uk
Neeta Dhanak at Chinaboy catering www.cbhire.co.uk
Fosters event Catering www.fostersevents.co.uk

Creches

Mobile Creches & evening babysitters www.elfsitters.co.uk

Well being

Prestberries Natural Therapies Centre, Gloucestershire www.prestberries.com
Jill Peacy Homeopath, Tetbury jill@its-only-natural.co.uk
Alice Hartley M.R.S.S Therapeutic Shiatsu massage, Bristol shiatsu_alice@yahoo.co.uk
Loud and Clear Communications, Gloucestershire www.loudandclearcommunications.co.uk
Sarah Barratt. ISOGEI Non Surgical face lift 07720 440877 sarahbarrattdf@hotmail.com
Zoe Dixon - Personal trainer Bristol zoedixon@yahoo.co.uk

Gifts

Catherine Nelson wedding ring cushion maker www.jacasia.com
The inspired maker - wedding gifts www.theinspiredmaker.co.uk
House of Frazer, wedding gifts www.houseoffraser.co.uk

Entertainment

Solo Violinist, Lizz Lipscombe www.lizzlipscombe.co.uk
Helen Massey, Opera singer www.helenmassey.com

Makeup

Bobbi Brown www.bobbibrown.co.uk
MAC Cosmetics www.maccosmetics.co.uk
Space NK www.spacenk.co.uk
Laura Mercier www.lauramercier.com
Clinique www.clinique.co.uk
Benefit Cosmetics www.benefitcosmetics.com
Extreme Make-up www.extrememakeup.co.uk

Other

The Wedding Discount Card for Gloucestershire www.thelinkscard.co.uk
Reveries Events www.reveriesevents.co.uk


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