Wanaka Makeup Artist for Bridal & Every Occasion

Bridal Makeup Artist Sparking Joy Through Radiant Soft Glam Looks.

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Radiant Bridal Makeup for the Modern Bride

Timeless. Soft. Romantic.

I specialise in luxurious bridal makeup that enhances your natural beauty, so you look and feel flawless from the first photo to the last dance.

As a former bride and professional makeup artist, I bring a joyful yet calm and confident energy to your wedding morning glam session. All while delivering flawless, long-wearing makeup that enhances—not hides—your features.

My signature style is radiant soft glam bridal makeup.

Think:

  • Medium coverage foundation with the right layering techniques for a flawless yet non-cakey complexion

  • Soft contour and bronzer

  • Neutral colours like browns, pinks, golds, and champaigns—colours that compliment your natural skin tone

  • Lashes that open the eyes without feeling too bold

  • Highlight that gives you that “glow from within”

  • Softly smoked eyeliner rather than harsh wings

Perfectly blended, seamless, and long-wearing. It’s the kind of makeup that feels comfortable, looks radiant, and is as stunning in person as it is in photos.

Kind Words From My Brides…

5-star Google reviewed Wanaka makeup artist

  • A woman with wavy reddish-brown hair and fair skin wearing a white robe, sitting and smiling softly in front of a plain wall.

    Brooke

    Firstly, wow! Emilie is a true talent. I have sensitive, oily, and rosacea prone skin, so you can only imagine the challenge. This didn’t bother Emilie one bit. She went above and beyond for me, ensuring my makeup lasted all day and night. And it did! I got so many compliments, but most importantly she made me feel the most beautiful I’ve ever felt. Do not hesitate to book this incredible lady. I will forever recommend her!

  • A woman with short wavy hair and makeup smiling at the camera, wearing a cream-colored satin pajama top, standing in a room with a bed and window in the background.

    Bui

    The elopement company I hired organised Emilie to do my makeup, so I didn’t have the opportunity to do a trial. However, I showed her one picture on the day and she made exactly that come to life. It was exactly what I wanted. My makeup stayed so flawless through to the evening I felt sad to wash it all off! And after seeing my photos I am so glad she was my makeup artist that day. I couldn’t recommend her more.

  • Person with long hair and a white shirt standing indoors with soft lighting.

    Kate

    I was lucky enough to have Emilie do the makeup for myself and my three bridesmaids for my wedding day. She was amazing! Communication was clear and prompt throughout the whole process, and she adapted easily to changes. We looked fantastic, and the makeup lasted for the whole night!

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    Christine

    Emilie is fantastic! I don't usually wear makeup, so I was nervous about wearing some for my wedding day. Emilie was calm, patient, and easygoing, helping me sort through what I wanted for a natural look. She is truly an artist and the very best!

  • Woman in a white dress smiling outdoors, standing next to a stone building with greenery in the background.

    Hope

    Emilie did my makeup for my wedding reception. She was easy to work with and accommodated my request for an elegant yet natural look. I was impressed by her knowledge of how to customize the look to fit my unique complexion and style.

  • Woman with long brown hair sitting indoors, wearing a striped shirt, with a TV and landscape painting in the background.

    Grace

    Emilie is such a master at creating the most beautiful, glowing, and natural yet glamorous looks! She made me look fabulous and was so warm, kind and communicative during the session. An absolute dream make up artist for any occasion.

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Meet The Artist

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.

I’m Emilie—Professional Bridal Makeup Artist & Beauty Educator in Wanaka and Queenstown who’s passionate about creating radiant soft glam bridal looks that feel as beautiful as they look.

Whether you’re planning an intimate mountain wedding overlooking the shores of Lake Wanaka or saying “I do” in a luxury lodge in Queenstown, I’m here to make sure you look AND feel stunning with luxurious bridal makeup that enhances your natural features—not masks them.

Real Brides

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A woman with long, wavy dark hair and tan skin, wearing a white dress with thin straps, is seated as someone adjusts it from behind. She has makeup with neutral tones and soft waves in her hair.
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A woman in a white wedding dress smiling at a man in a light-colored suit, holding a glass of champagne outdoors near a body of water.
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A bride and groom walking hand in hand along a lakeside beach, smiling with joy, surrounded by wedding guests, with petals falling around them during their wedding celebration.
A bride and groom in wedding attire standing in a natural outdoor setting with hills and a body of water in the background, laughing and embracing.
A bride and groom standing in a shallow river by a grassy shoreline, gazing at each other, with a mountain and lake in the background during daytime.
A young woman with long, curly brown hair and light skin, wearing a light green dress with ruffled sleeves, holding a bouquet of pink, red, and orange flowers, standing in a room with a stone wall background.