A bride on the lawn on her wedding day, looking back over her shoulder, makeup by Emily

BridalMakeup ArtistStockton-on-Tees & the North East

Teesside makeup artist covering all North East. Bridal, natural glow and full glam for your wedding morning.

★★★★★ 5.0 from 79 Google reviews · 2026/2027 diary open

Emily Webster, the makeup artist behind By.EmWebster Emily doing a bride's makeup on her wedding morning
Hello!

I'm Emily

Thank you for being here… I am a UK based makeup artist, based in the North East of England. I take pride in making sure every individual that sits in my makeup chair looks and feels beautiful! I am so fortunate and grateful to have 5* Google reviews from my amazing past brides and clients; I recommend you check those out to get a feel for the experience I love to give each person that books with me.

Whilst I have been makeup obsessed from a young age, I have always been the person who loves to make others feel their absolute best. My family, friends and clients often describe me as the bubbliest, kindest person they have ever met! I am known for bringing a calming energy to wedding mornings; I take the time to ask plenty of questions to discover your beauty goals, so you feel comfortable with me and receive a bespoke makeup tailored to what you want to achieve.

I mostly specialise in natural, glowing makeup, but I also love to create flawless, glam looks too! I tailor all my products to your beauty goals, so we get the perfect finish, coverage and style you wish for.

Love, Emily Xx

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Services

For your wedding day & more

From a relaxed trial to the morning itself, for you and everyone getting ready with you. Bridal, natural glow and full glam.

A bride in an off-the-shoulder dress with soft glam makeup

The Bride

Bridal trial + wedding morning

  • Bespoke bridal glam designed together at your trial
  • Your dream bridal glam on your wedding morning
  • My bridal glow, made to last all day
A guest of the bridal party with glowing makeup

The Bridal Party

Bridesmaids · Mother of the Bride / Groom

  • Everyone done where you're getting ready
  • Each look tailor made for the person wearing it
  • Trials for the party too
Occasion glam makeup on a client

Occasions & Lessons

Prom · special occasion · 1-1 lessons

  • Soft glam and full glam for prom and celebrations
  • Interactive 1-1 makeup lessons, up to 2 hours
  • Tailored to your needs, beginner to PRO
The journey

From enquiry to I do

  1. Your dateSend your date, ceremony time, how many need makeup and where you're getting ready.
  2. Your quoteI come back to you with a personalised quote.
  3. Your depositA £150 deposit secures your wedding date.
  4. Your trialAt my home in Norton, where we design your bridal glam together.
  5. The morningI come to you, and everyone is ready an hour before your ceremony.
Prices

Weddings & occasions

Every wedding is quoted personally, because it depends on how many people want makeup, how many trials, and where you're getting ready.

Minimum booking spend on your wedding day: £285. That's bridal makeup plus three of your party. I only take one wedding a day, so the date is yours alone.

Weddings

  • Bridal trialBespoke bridal glam designed together · 60–90 minutes£65
  • Bridal makeupYour dream bridal glam on your wedding morning · 60–90 minutes£90
  • Bridal party trialAny member of the bridal party · 45–60 minutes£55
  • Bridal partyBridesmaids, Mother of the Bride / Groom and family, on the wedding day · 45–60 minutes£65

Optional strip lashes are included. A £150 deposit secures your wedding date and comes off your final balance, which is due at least 1 week before the wedding. A £15 deposit books each trial, with the rest paid on the day of your trial.

  • Travel on the wedding day: 60p a mile, return journey
  • Early start (6am or before): £30
  • Sundays and bank holidays: £30
  • Over 2 hours away: accommodation near your venue

Occasions & lessons

  • Glam & special occasionProm, birthdays and celebrations · 60 minutes, at my home in Norton£45
  • Makeup lessons1-1 session tailored to your needs, up to 2 hours£90

Optional strip lashes are included. A £15 deposit per person confirms your booking and comes off your total; the rest is paid on the day. The deposit is non-refundable with less than 24 hours' notice of cancellation, and 50% of the booking may be charged for short notice.

Kind words
100%recommend · 31 Facebook reviews
5.079 Google reviews
“Emily was amazing throughout the whole process and made me feel at ease. She listened to what I wanted for my wedding day and gave advice on what products would be best. My make up lasted all day.”Kelly · Bride
“I felt no stress my wedding morning as the energy Emily brought to me and my girls was just pure joy. My mum (who notoriously hates having makeup done) absolutely loved her final result!”Meg · Bride
“I booked a trial for myself and Emily listened & created the perfect look for me which she recreated on my wedding day.”Julie · Bride
“Absolutely loved my experience, Em did my bridesmaid make up and honestly loved it, she listened to exactly what I wanted, made me feel super comfortable and the make up lasted until early hours of the next morning.”Sophie · Bridesmaid
“I booked Emily to do my makeup for my wedding in August for myself and my bridesmaids and she was amazing! She knew exactly what I wanted and put me at ease on the big day.”Emma · Bride
“Emily did my makeup for prom early afternoon and by prom the makeup hadn’t budged. She is such a lovely woman and makes you feel so so comfortable and confident.”Acacia · Prom
Questions

Before you book

Including my booking policy.

How do I check if my wedding date is free?

Send me your wedding date including the year, your ceremony time, how many people want makeup and trials, and the full address of where you'll be getting ready. Use the form on this page or message me on Instagram, Facebook or WhatsApp, and I'll come back to you with my availability and a personalised quote.

How much is the deposit to book?

For weddings, a £150 deposit secures your wedding date. It comes off your final balance, which is due at least 1 week before your wedding, and it is non-refundable. A £15 deposit books each trial, and the rest is paid on the day of your trial. For prom, occasion makeup and lessons, a £15 deposit per person confirms your booking. It comes off your total, the rest is paid on the day, and it is non-refundable with less than 24 hours' notice.

Do you come to me?

On your wedding day I come to you, wherever you're getting ready: your venue, a hotel or your home. Trials, prom and occasion makeup and lessons are at my home in Norton, Stockton-on-Tees. I cover all of the North East, and I've recently worked at Wynyard Hall, Runa Farm, Le Petit Chateau and Middleton Lodge Estate.

Do I need a bridal makeup trial?

I do require the Bride as a minimum to book in for a trial. Anyone else in the bridal party is more than welcome to book one too! This is to ensure that we get to meet beforehand and design your dream wedding makeup look for your big day. It's important to know how your skin reacts to products within my kit, so we can create a bespoke look that suits your skin perfectly. Some brides like to book more than one trial if they want to trial two different looks; glowy vs matte for example! I highly recommend booking your bridal trial 12–16 weeks before your wedding day; by then you'll have your dress and know your vision for your bridal look. Trials are completed at my home, and I recommend booking yours on a day when you have plans to make the most of your gorgeous makeup!

Can you do my bridesmaids and mums?

Absolutely! I offer makeup for the whole bridal party: bridesmaids, Mother of the Bride / Groom and family members. Each look tailor made for the person wearing it.

How many people can you do on a wedding morning?

The total number of people I can do depends on your ceremony time. The max I can be booked for is 6 people, sometimes 7 if your ceremony is a late afternoon time. Each person takes roughly 45 minutes, and I aim to have everyone complete 1 hour before your ceremony to allow plenty of time to get dressed, have professional photos and enjoy a quiet moment to yourself before you get married!

Is there a minimum number of people needed to book a wedding?

Yes, I require a minimum booking spend of £285 to travel to your location on your wedding day. This is based on bridal makeup (£90) plus three additional members of the wedding party (£65 each). If fewer than four people, including the bride, require makeup you are more than welcome to still book in, but a day rate of £65 per missing person will be charged to meet the minimum booking spend. This is because I reserve the entire date exclusively for your wedding and only accept one wedding booking per day.

Will there be a travel charge for the wedding day?

A travel charge of 60p per mile (including the return journey) will be charged for travel to you on the wedding day. I will need the full postcode of where you will be getting ready to give you this quote. This payment is added to your remaining balance and is due 1 week before your wedding date.

Are there any additional charges?

Accommodation must be provided at your own expense close to the venue if my travel is 2 hours or more, so there are no delays on your wedding morning. If you wish to book me and my journey is over 2 hours, I can send you quotes for suitable hotels. An early hours charge of £30 applies if I need to arrive at your venue for 6am or before, and there is a £30 fee for bank holidays and Sundays.

Do you do prom, occasion makeup or private makeup lessons?

I sure do! As well as weddings I offer soft glam and full glam for prom, birthdays and special occasions: £45 for a 60-minute appointment at my home in Norton, with optional strip lashes. I also offer 1-1 private makeup lessons, which are great if you are looking to build confidence in makeup application. These lessons are up to 2 hours long and are interactive: I teach you how to apply makeup to half of your face whilst you learn in the mirror, then you put it all into practice on the other side of your face with my guidance and support! We will also discuss your skin type, and I will recommend what types of products work best for your skin. Lessons can be tailored to your needs, whether you are a total beginner or a PRO makeup artist looking to upskill. Lessons are £90.

Do you use strip lashes, and what about allergies?

Optional strip lashes are included, and I carry a selection of different styles in my kit, soft and natural through to full lashes. Please tell me about any allergies you, or anyone in your party, may have. I'll always choose products best suited to your skin, but I can't guarantee that no reaction will occur. Lash glue is applied without a patch test and some lash glues contain latex, so if you've reacted to lash glue in the past, I recommend not opting for strip lashes.

How should I prepare my skin?

Please come to your appointment with clean skin: no makeup or skincare applied after using cleanser. I will take care of your skin prep with products I know work with the makeup in my kit. Keeping your skin hydrated with good skincare is essential for beautiful makeup application, so I recommend gently exfoliating any dry, flaky skin the night before and drinking plenty of water. Bring a photo of makeup inspiration from my portfolio, and a picture of you wearing makeup how you like it!

Can I change or cancel my wedding booking?

I can only accept additional people onto your booking if the timings allow on your wedding day, as adding people without agreeing it with me beforehand may cause delays to your ceremony or affect the quality of my work. Please contact me with as much notice as possible to add people and I will do my best to accommodate this. To reduce numbers, or to cancel your wedding completely, I need a minimum of 3 months' notice; the full cost of cancelled services is still charged if I'm told within 3 months of the wedding. The deposit is non-refundable. If a payment I am due isn't received, I am within my rights to take legal action to recover any losses. In the unlikely event that I can't attend your wedding because of an emergency, all payments are refunded straight away, including trial fees and your deposit, and I'd always do my best to find you another makeup artist.

CoveringStockton-on-Tees · Middlesbrough · Darlington · Hartlepool · Durham · Yarm · Redcar · Teesside · North Yorkshire · Newcastle · Alnwick · all of the North East

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Recently atWynyard Hall · Runa Farm · Le Petit Chateau · The Hidden Oak · Middleton Lodge Estate · Doxford Barns · Redworth Hall · Hardwick Hall Hotel · Rushpool Hall · Howard Court · Ramside Hall

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