Nicole Amory

Mabel came for her bridal trial almost a year before her wedding day.

And when her wedding day finally arrived… she surprised me by changing her entire hair and makeup look. 😂

And honestly? This is exactly why I always tell brides not to panic if their vision changes after their trial, especially when they trial very early.

A lot can change in a year. Your dress, your hair, your tan, the season, your inspiration… even what you feel most like yourself in.

The most important thing is having an artist you trust enough to adapt with you.

Mabel completely trusted me, and the final look we created on her wedding day was SO her. She was absolutely glowing and, most importantly, so incredibly happy.

Your trial is there to discover what you love. It doesn’t have to lock you into one exact look forever. 🤍

Lindsea wanted one thing for her wedding day: to still look like herself.

She wanted her freckles to show, she didn’t want to feel like she was wearing a lot of makeup, and she wanted a soft, natural look.

So that’s exactly what we created.

Glowing skin, soft eyes, her freckles still visible, and just enough lashes to bring everything together.

She arrived with own lash extensions, but they didn’t last as long as we needed them to for the wedding day, so we added a little more to make sure everything stayed in place throughout the day.

Because bridal makeup doesn’t have to mean looking completely different. Sometimes the most beautiful makeup is the kind where you still look completely like you. 🤍

Chloe, my beautiful bride from the USA, was an absolute vision. 🤍

I had the best time creating her bridal hair and makeup for such a special day at the . Thank you, Chloe, for trusting me to be part of your wedding day. I loved creating this look for you ✨

I thought I’d start bringing you along with me. I wanted to create something a little different and give you a behind-the-scenes look at the beautiful places I get to work, alongside the beautiful hair and makeup that goes into every wedding morning.
✨ Welcome to Wedding Venue Diaries.
Follow along as I take you inside some of Portugal’s most beautiful wedding venues, share behind-the-scenes moments from real wedding mornings, and show you what it’s really like to travel this incredible country doing what I love.
I can’t wait to take you with me. 🤍

Before I pick up a brush or a curling iron, I take the time to talk about your vision, what makes you feel most beautiful, and the little details that make the look feel like you.

The consultation is just as important as the hair and makeup itself because the most beautiful bridal looks are the ones that feel authentically you.

I still can’t believe I got to be part of this day. Getting Niesha ready on the morning of her wedding at Palácio de Queluz was such a special experience. Not because of who she is, but because of how genuine, relaxed and excited she was to marry the love of her life. These are the moments I love most. She’s just as kind and down-to-earth as she is talented, and seeing everything come together for such a beautiful day was something I’ll never forget.

Why my brides book me from the other side of the world. It isn’t just about the makeup. My brides are planning a wedding in another country, often without ever visiting Portugal first. They need someone who communicates clearly, keeps everything organised, creates a calm wedding morning, and delivers makeup and hair that lasts from the first photo until the last dance.

It was such a pleasure getting Vanessa ready for her destination wedding in one of Portugal’s most beautiful coastal towns. We created a timeless bridal hair and makeup look that felt effortlessly elegant. Thank you, Vanessa, for trusting me to be part of such a special morning.🤍