Girl, I got you. Scroll on to meet the wedding hair and makeup vendors I can hand-on-heart highly recommend to any brides looking for their ultimate dream team.

Don’t miss the last one – they offer a hair and makeup package in one. 

Lauren Montgomery

Sunshine Coast Wedding Makeup Artist

Lauren Montgomery is one makeup artist who lives by the belief that “less is more”. Lauren loves creating modern, elegant makeup that will give you the confidence you need on your wedding day. Walk down the aisle looking like a million bucks and keep that “just applied” feeling throughout the night.

Exceeding clients’ expectations is always the aim for Lauren as a Sunshine Coast wedding makeup artist. From first contact to walking down the aisle, it’s her friendly yet professional demeanour that brides have loved from her for the past 10 years she’s been making brides feel like their most beautiful selves.

Looking for More Lauren Looks?

Have a peek at some of Lauren’s past bridal makeup looks in the links below. 

Noosa Bride Wearing Soft Bronze Bridal Makeup

Q&A with Sunshine Coast Makeup Artist Lauren

2024 Trending Bridal Hair and Makeup

Niki Taylor Hair

Sunshine Coast Bridal Hair Specialist

Niki Taylor (previously Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair) is one of the Sunshine Coast’s mosty highly sought-after bridal hair stylists. Her signature modern and feminine style is popular with brides from Noosa to the Hinterland. Niki will work with you to achieve any look you’ve been dreaming of for your Big Day. Consider what you thought impossible to be absolutely possible with this talented babe. As a hair extension specialist, the sky is the limit when you book with Niki.

Last year Niki was selected as one of only eight Australian hair stylists for the GHD Style Squad. She has since styled for Australian Fashion Week and the Australian Hair Industry Awards. Always working on her craft, learning from the best in Australia, Niki has the goods to make wedding hair dreams come true.

Giving each bride the care and attention they deserve is Niki’s #1 priority as a bridal hair specialist.

Get Inspired by More Bridal Hair Inspo From Niki

See more of Niki’s stunning wedding hair style designs in the links below… 

Beautiful Bouncy Blow Out Bridal Hair Style

Influencer Brooke Styles Chose Niki to Create Her Glam Curls Wedding Hair

Defined Natural Curls for the Curly-haired Bride

Secure the Dream Team

Two of the Very Best Wedding Hair and Makeup Artists on the Sunshine Coast

You’ll find the best work with the best when it comes to hair and makeup teams in the Sunshine Coast wedding industry. Below is a gallery of images showcasing our first two recommended wedding pros – Lauren Montgomery as makeup artist and Niki Taylor Hair as – you guessed it – wedding hair stylist. 

Melita McDonnell Makeup Artist

Ethical and Experienced Sunshine Coast Makeup Artist

Melita McDonnell Makeup Artist has made a commitment to Cruelty Free Beauty in her Sunshine Coast makeup artistry business. As an avid animal-lover, she will only purchase products that are not tested on animals anywhere in the world. With so many of the top brands choosing ethical beauty, it means her makeup kit is full of the highest performing products without the cruelty. Basically, she’s just a really good and kind person with a big heart.

As for her makeup style, it’s all about enhancing natural beauty, creating a flawless base of skin that looks like skin, and paying attention to all the little details that elevate the look. Light layers are the key to making a wedding makeup design last all night, and with 13 years experience, Melita sure has all the necessary tricks up her sleeve!

In addition to being a talented makeup artist, Melita is a qualified Beauty Therapist. So if you need advice or assistance with your skin concerns leading up to your wedding, Melita will be your perfect match.

More Flawless Faces by Makeup Artist Melita

It’s not hard to see why Melita McDonnell is so popular as a wedding makeup artist with Sunshine Coast brides. Follow these links to see more of her work…

Soft Glam Bridal Makeup Look for a Maleny Bride

One Bride Two Looks: Pretty Pastel Makeup + Bold with a Red Lip

Evalyn Parsons

OG Sunshine Coast Wedding Hair Stylist

This year Evalyn Parsons celebrates 20 years in business. Recently celebrated 20 years. Her and her team have a 7-year ABIA (Australian Bridal Industry Awards) winning streak here in Queensland Team, scoring the #1 Bridal Hair Stylists award. Nationally, they have been named as #1 Bridal Hair Stylists for the past four years.

When you book your wedding hair with Evalyn, you get to enjoy a beautiful trial appointment in her Moffat Beach salon’s dedicated bridal styling space. Her team of bridal styling specialists receive regular updated training to learn all the latest techniques and trending styles.

More Beautiful Wedding Hair Styling by Evalyn Parsons

If you’d like to see more wedding hair styles from Evalyn and her team, take a peek at the following…

Wedding Upstyle for Blonde Bride

Soft and Textured Popular Bridal Upstyle with Braids

Sleek Bun for Modern Bride

Another Sunshine Coast Hair and Makeup Dream Team

When it’s a Match Made in Bridal Beauty Heaven 

Below are some of the times Melita McDonnell Makeup Artist and Evalyn Parsons worked together to create wedding hair and makeup magic. If you’re looking for a professional Sunshine Coast bridal hair and makeup team to help you achieve your bridal beauty dream look, then you’d be in the best of hands with these two. 

Sunshine Brides

International Hair and Makeup Artist

Sunshine Brides by Valentina Pintus is an internationally-acclaimed specialist in natural, radiant beauty and effortless hairstyles for the modern bride. Having trained extensively in Italy and London, Valentina focuses on bridal looks that enhance natural beauty. 

If you’re looking for someone with confidence in her craft and a relaxed, friendly demeanour to make you feel at ease and effortlessly beautiful for your wedding, Valentina is your girl.

Hair and makeup packages include any required hair padding, application of clip in extensions, veil and accessories, false lashes and mini makeup touch up kit.

There’s Plenty More Sunshine Where That Came From

Loving the Sunshine Brides vibe? More lovely bridal beauty looks by Valentina in these links…

Q&A with Sunshine Brides Owner Valentina

Boho Curls for a Maleny Bride

Contemporary Textured Weding Upstyle

Sunshine Coast Wedding Hair and Makeup Packages

Being both a hair and makeup artist, you only need to deal with the one contact when you book with Valentina for your bridal beauty. The experience with Sunshine Brides is completely exclusive as Valentina acts as your personal stylist right up to the minute you walk out the door. In addition to her standard packages, Valentina also offers a full day service. So you can have touch ups to your hair and makeup throughout your entire wedding day.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wedding Hair and Makeup

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Sunshine Coast hair and makeup artist, Valentina Pintus of Sunshine Brides, has mastered techniques throughout her career in the beauty industry, which give her an expert edge in any situation. Today she shares all her secrets for creating Marisa’s stunning wedding day hair and makeup look for the day she married her love, Michael.

Let’s hear from Valentina herself…

“When I met Marisa on trial day her desire was an elegant and effortless look to complement her beautiful dress and the style of her wedding.

“She wanted full coverage, but that still would look natural and not cakey. I used my favourite “double foundation” technique; I applied Makeup Atelier Paris for full coverage with a synthetic brush, and then sprayed over the top with a light layer of Elementwo airbrush. This makes the foundation sweat-proof, long-lasting and absolutely radiant.

“I choose warm tones for the eyes to complement Marisa’s beautiful complexion, and used a few Asian makeup application techniques to enhance Marisa’s features.

“As for hair we opted for a soft textured low bun.. that is modern and absolutely elegant , decorated with a sparkling hairpiece!”

Marisa and Michael were married at Maleny Manor , and their perfect day was captured by Luke Middlemiss Photography and Creative Flows Studios.

Marisa + Michael – Maleny Manor from Sean Harman on Vimeo.

Thanks for supporting our A-List Vendors, who helped make Marisa + Mike’s wedding so unbelievable…

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Winter has finally hit the Sunshine Coast, and we are expecting to see more brides sporting a bold, glamorous red lip. In the cooler months, a blue-based red like the one above in this makeup design by Tasleema Nigh Makeup Artist is absolute bridal perfection.

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Take a peek at some more red lipped bridal inspiration in these gorgeous bridal makeup designs by Sunshine Coast wedding makeup artists. Above image by Chesterton Smith Photography. 

The very image of a glamorous vintage bride wearing a bold red lip with conservative lace and pearls – LOVE. This makeup design is by I Do Makeup Artistry. 

Pretty in the sunshine and a pink-red is a fresh and young look. This makeup design is by Kate Ellen Makeup Artistry.

Now, the answer to the big question I know you have… “Can I still kiss my husband on my wedding day?” Yes! Your professional makeup artist will make sure you are wearing a product that is not going to slip n’ slide. No, you won’t want to go the full pash, but there is nothing stopping you having many romantic moments with your man.

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One of the most commonly asked questions our A-list makeup artists field is “Do I really need to have a makeup trial?” The very gorgeous and talented Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist allowed us to tag along on a makeup trial to get this important concern addressed once and for all, as well as take us through absolutely everything that’s involved in a bridal makeup trial with a professional wedding makeup artist. 

Images by Life and Love Photography

Nat, why is it important for you as a makeup artist to have a trial with the bride? 

What kind of information do you take from the meeting to help you with the real thing on the wedding day? 

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How do you help a bride who walks into your studio with no idea of what she wants? 

Do you find many brides who are unfamiliar with makeup?

Do you think it’s most important for a bride, who loves her makeup, and is very particular, to have a trial? Or is it more imperative a bride without specific wants to get a taste of what’s to come? 

When brides come to you, are they most concerned with working out what colours you will use for eyes, lips and cheeks? Or is it foundation coverage that’s most important? 

Is it easy to organise the makeup trial to coincide with another event, so the bride can take advantage of her spiffy makeup? 

Do you recommend having the hair trial on the same day? 

Are makeup trials free, or is there a charge involved?

If a bride lives interstate or overseas and cannot make a trial, or it simply doesn’t fit in the budget, is that okay? 

Thanks to Sandi from Willow Bud for volunteering her lovely mug for this article. 

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Looking for some beeyootiful inspiration for your bridal beauty? Look no further than this pin board full of inspiring makeup designs for brides and bridesmaids. 

All of these looks are from the Sunshine Coast makeup artists from Boudoir Blush. If you like what you see, click on the caption to be taken to their website. 

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Rubies are a perfect gemstone for a wedding, symbolising a perfect kind of love: faithful passionate commitment and closeness. And of course red rubies call for red lipstick, which always wins hearts. 

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A-List Vendors

Makeup: Kate Ellen Makeup Artistry

Hair: The Guillotine Hair Artistry 

Wedding Dresses: Erin Clare Couture

Photography: Ninique Designs / Wedding Venue: The Little White Wedding Chapel / 

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A-List Vendors

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Take a look at these fun girls. How much do you seriously want them around to brighten up your wedding day morning? Elisse and Khesanh from The Beauty Case specialise in vintage and retro-style hair and makeup, as it’s a passion of theirs to provide fellow period-style enthusiasts with a specialised service. From victory rolls to pin curls, from red lips and rosy cheeks to winged liner and luscious lashes, these girls have it all covered. Love their style!

Have a read of what Khesanh had to say about all things vintage in the beauty world.

What do you love about vintage and retro styling?

We love that vintage and retro styling showcases femininity! It is glamourous, elegant, romantic  and fun. We are so happy it is being embraced by so many of our  brides! We do everything from authentic vintage styling to vintage with a modern twist. 

Does the 50’s glam hair and makeup look suit everybody?

Every woman experiences such joy when they have been given a style they wouldn’t usually choose for themselves! We pride ourselves on working with our clients to help choose a vintage style that will really showcase their features. 

Do you have to have a certain length of hair to pull off this look?

Depending on what style is chosen will determine whether you have the right hair length. 
Typically women in the 40’s and 50’s had their hair cut into a ‘middy’, which was perfect for a traditional pin curl set. These days this style of cut is not as common, which is why we help our clients choose the best look suited to their current style.

Who is your fave icon of time gone by to look to for style?

Most people refer to Marilyn Monroe as a significant figure of the 1950’s, which she certainly was! But for me, my style icons of the 30’s – 50’s are Grace Kelly, Jean Harlow, Susan Hayward, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor and Doris Day. 

Where do you draw your biggest inspiration?

My biggest inspiration comes from the photos of our grandparents and women and men of that generation. The styles we re-create were invented by women with next to nothing, yet they always put their best foot forward! To go back in time where women dressed up for the cinema would be a dream! 

What’s your fave variation of vintage styles for hair and makeup? 

You can’t go wrong with a fresh, brushed out pin curl set, dewy skin, winged eyeliner and luscious lips! This is my most favourite combination that just screams glamour! 

We love this cute photo shoot they put together with the help of prop styling from Moments in Vintage and photography by Paper Heart Photography. 

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Wanting to look simply smashing in your wedding day photos is every bride’s biggest wedding day wish. Oh, right, there is the marrying your best friend part – sure, that’s important too! Okay, so aside from becoming a wife, you really just want to be hit-it-out-of-the-park drop-dead gorgeous, right? 

Well it’s time to make sure you have some exceptional bridal makeup inspiration, such as that found in this here inspirational pin board, featuring the expert makeup stylings of Trish Falzon from TF Makeup. 

Image by Calli B Photography

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“I absolutely love working with women, so it was only natural to celebrate how amazingly special, strong and spiritual we all are.”

Professional makeup artist, Natalie Hunter, has teamed up with some of the Sunshine Coast’s most talented people to create absolutely stunning images that depict a celebration of women. Read our interview with Natalie in our latest magazine on page 67 and see more of the incredible work these clever ladies have accomplished. 

Dream Team

Photographer: Robecca McLean Photographer

Makeup artist: Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist

Hair stylist: Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair

Florist: Willow Bud

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