From the moment we connect to your final touch ups, the experience is tailored to bring your dream makeup to you.
Choosing me as your makeup artist means having someone who really listens, supports and is fully dedicated to making sure you feel like your very best self on your special day.
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Discover the bride experience with Paige, designed for Queenstown brides seeking luxury wedding makeup, seamless planning, and a calm, personalised beauty journey.
Destination bridal makeup artist available for weddings in New Zealand and beyond. Luxury bridal beauty wherever you say I do.
WHAT WILL THE SCHEDULE ON THE DAY LOOK LIKE?
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK?
WHAT BEAUTY TREATMENTS SHOULD I BOOK?
DO YOU COVER TATTOOS?
should i book a BRIDAL MAKEUP TRIAL?
WHAT BRIDAL PACKAGES DO YOU OFFER?
WHERE DO YOU TRAVEL FOR WEDDINGS?
HOW DO I SECURE MY WEDDING WITH YOU?
Everything You Need To Know
Based in the picturesque Queenstown, I travel across New Zealand for weddings. Whether you are getting married in Queenstown, Wanaka, Christchurch, Auckland, or somewhere in between, I'd love to be a part of your day.
Travel fees are calculated by location and are added to your booking proposal once I have the details from you.
For destinations requiring flights, accommodation, or additional travel arrangements, a custom travel quote will be provided.
I have carefully designed three signature bridal experiences, each thoughtfully created for different styles of weddings.
The Signature Elopement Experience - perfect for intimate weddings and destination elopements.
The Intimate Bridal Party – created for smaller bridal parties wanting a relaxed, luxury getting ready experience.
The Elite Bridal Party – designed for larger celebrations, ensuring everyone receives the same elevated level of care and attention.
No matter which package you choose, you will receive a personalised experience, and dedicated support throughout your bridal journey.
Absolutely! Your makeup trial is one of the most important parts of the bridal beauty experience, giving us the opportunity to collaborate on your vision, refine any details, and ensure you feel completely confident ahead of your wedding.
My bridal packages all include a makeup trial, so you'll have dedicated time to explore your desired look, discuss your preferences, and create a makeup style that feels effortlessly you.
By the time your wedding day arrives, you'll know exactly what to expect, allowing you to relax and enjoy every moment of the experience.
A seamless, relaxed morning is one of the most important parts of the bridal experience. I will arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time to set up my kit, prepare the space, and ensure everything is ready to begin on time. Makeup services are allocated one hour per person, allowing plenty of time for a calm, enjoyable experience without feeling rushed.
I also build in a dedicated 30-minute touch-up period at the end of the schedule. This gives us time for any last-minute refinements, lipstick application, and final checks to ensure everyone is looking and feeling their absolute best before heading off to the ceremony.
Your final timeline will be carefully planned around your ceremony time, photographer's schedule, and bridal party size to ensure the morning flows effortlessly from start to finish.
While I don't specialise in full tattoo cover-up, I will use professional products and techniques to minimise visibility where needed, ensuring everything still looks beautiful and cohesive on camera and in person.
If tattoo coverage is important for your bridal look, I recommend mentioning this during your enquiry or trial so we can plan accordingly and set realistic expectations for the level of coverage required.
I always recommend keeping your beauty routine focused on enhancing your natural features, rather than making big changes close to your wedding day.
Brows should be shaped and tidied in advance so they frame your face beautifully. I don’t recommend lash lifts or lash extensions, as I prefer to keep the eye area natural and flexible for your bridal look. I also suggest avoiding dermaplaning in the days leading up to your wedding to ensure the makeup has something to grip on too.
A spray tan can be a lovely option if it’s part of your usual routine—I would recommend a trial if you have the chance beforehand. Regular facials in the lead up to your wedding are also a great investment for healthy, glowing skin and the best possible makeup application.
I have partnered up with the Ivy Clinc, Nails by Beth and Waxing by Reef, to offer my brides the best services for their wedding, along with an exclusive refferal discount.
My bridal diary opens one year in advance. I recommend enquiring as soon as you have secured your wedding venue, particularly if you're getting married during the peak wedding season.
I have opened the VIP Bridal Waitlist for brides whose wedding is beyond one year. This gives you priority access for your booking date, bridal inspiration and behind the scenes details.
I accept only a limited number of weddings each year to ensure every bride receives a personalised experience.
Paige's experience with weddings in a variety of climates will help you to be stress free leading up to your wedding day. Paige will be on hand throughout your celebrations for touch ups and edits to keep you looking fresh into the night.
My 2027 diary will be opening soon May - September for destination weddings in Europe, Fiji, Australia and beyond.
Whether your celebration is an elopement, one day event or multi day affair - Paige will personally be available for your every makeup need. Paige will make sure everything runs as smoothly as it can from the initial communication to your bridal preparation period, ensuring you are ceremony ready.
For Weddings in Queenstown, Wanaka, Central Otago and beyond.
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Elevate your makeup skills with personalised education = with Paige. From private lessons to pro artist mentoring and group workshops, each experience is tailored to inspire confidence and growth.
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I was incredibly lucky to have Paige as my wedding makeup artist in Queenstown. She did such an amazing job not only on myself, but for my bridesmaids too. I had a trial with Paige a few months prior to the wedding, and all correspondence with Paige was easy and she put at ease all of my concerns. I absolutely loved my makeup on the day. If you need your makeup done for any special occasion or event, I would highly recommend Paige.
AMELIA
Paige is an incredible makeup artist, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From the moment she walked in, she was calm and professional. I didn't have time for a makeup trial with Paige, due to travelling from Australia, but she listened to what I wanted and knew exactly what to do. I honestly felt so beautiful, I got so many compliments from guests at how flawless my makeup looked.
ELLA
Where do I even begin. Paige was outstanding! Not only has she mastered wedding makeup but her overall presence blew me away. As many brides can relate, I was quite anxious leading up to the moment and her energy was soft and calming. She had a great sense of humour and she is genuinely someone I would want to spend time with. So having her there was the cherry on the top. The makeup lasted until the very end and I have never felt so beautiful.
YASMINE
Paige was absolutely incredible to have as part of my elopement experience. I did a trial with her a couple of days prior and felt completely at ease. Paige is so professional, kind and detail oriented and she did the most beautiful natural look for me. As someone who loves a plan and can be a bit of a stress head, I felt so at ease seeing Paige at the door early on the morning of my elopement, making sure she was all set up and ready to go. I didn't have any family or friends with me on the day so Paige was really more than a make up artist for me on the morning of my elopement and I will be forever grateful to her for being part of day.
GRETA
