Natural curls, buttery glowing skin and a fashion-led bridal look with a little vintage influence. Lauren’s wedding at Aswarby Rectory in Lincolnshire was a beautiful reminder that the best bridal beauty starts with embracing what makes you, you.
Lauren wore a structured wedding dress with a defined belt at the waist, finished with a statement headband and delicate net veil falling across her face. The look felt considered, contemporary and effortlessly individual, with a beautiful balance of clean lines and romantic detail.
For her bridal hair, Lauren wanted to keep her natural curls, so rather than working against her texture, we enhanced her curls and incorporated them into a beautifully textured updo. Her makeup followed the same philosophy: natural, fresh and radiant, with soft, buttery looking skin and a healthy glow.
Captured by Darina Stoda Photography on both digital and film, Lauren’s wedding has that lovely nostalgic, editorial quality that makes every detail feel timeless.
As a Lincolnshire-based bridal hair and makeup artist and recommended supplier at Aswarby Rectory, I love creating individual bridal looks that feel true to the person wearing them. Lauren’s look is a perfect example of how thoughtful styling, natural texture and considered details can come together to create something genuinely personal.
Embracing natural curls for your wedding day
Curly haired brides don't need to change their natural texture to achieve a beautiful bridal updo.
For Lauren, the aim was to embrace her natural curls, enhance their shape and use their texture to create an updo with softness, movement and individuality. Rather than making her hair look completely different from its natural state, we worked with what was already there.
Natural curls can bring so much character to bridal hairstyling. Their movement and dimension create beautiful detail, allowing an updo to feel organic and expressive while still looking polished enough for a wedding day.
If you have naturally curly hair and are looking for a bridal hair stylist in Lincolnshire, my approach is to work with your texture and create a style that complements your hair, your features and your personal aesthetic.
Your wedding hair should feel like you, just thoughtfully styled for the occasion.
Fresh, glowing bridal makeup with buttery skin
For Lauren’s makeup, we wanted to keep everything fresh, natural and luminous.
The focus was on soft, buttery looking skin with a beautiful fresh glow, enhancing her features without making the makeup feel heavy or overly perfected. The overall effect was polished but effortless, complementing the texture in her hair and the clean, structured lines of her dress.
I love this kind of bridal makeup because it allows the skin to remain the focus. Rather than masking natural features, the aim is to create a beautifully finished complexion that feels fresh, balanced and radiant.
For brides who love natural bridal makeup but still want to feel special, this is a lovely balance: refined enough for the occasion, with a modern, understated finish.
A fashion-led bridal look at Aswarby Rectory
Lauren’s structured dress, defined waist and statement headband with a delicate net veil brought a distinctive fashion influence to her bridal look.
I love when a bride's personal style leads the way. Not every bride wants a traditional romantic hairstyle or a heavily made up finish. Sometimes the most memorable looks come from combining contrasting elements: structured tailoring with natural curls, fresh glowing skin with a statement accessory, or classic bridal details styled in a more contemporary way.
As a recommended supplier at Aswarby Rectory, I love working with brides who want their hair and makeup to feel individual and considered, while complementing the atmosphere of this beautiful Lincolnshire wedding venue.
Wedding photography on film by Darina Stoda
Lauren’s wedding was photographed by Darina Stoda Photography, with both digital images and film photography capturing the day.
Film brings a distinctive character to wedding imagery, with its organic texture and nostalgic quality. It feels particularly beautiful alongside Lauren’s natural curls, softly glowing makeup and fashion-led styling, preserving the details of her look in a way that feels both timeless and personal.
Bridal hair and makeup in Lincolnshire
My approach to bridal hair and makeup is centred on individuality. Whether you have naturally curly hair you want to embrace, prefer fresh and glowing makeup, or are planning a fashion-forward look with statement accessories, your bridal styling should reflect your personality.
As a Lincolnshire-based bridal hair and makeup artist and recommended supplier at Aswarby Rectory, I work with brides to create modern, individual looks that feel cohesive, considered and completely their own.
If you're getting married at Aswarby Rectory or another venue in Lincolnshire and are looking for a bridal hair and makeup artist who values natural texture, fresh skin and personal style, I'd love to hear about your plans.
Get in touch with Samantha Kate Bridal to enquire about your wedding date.
The wedding team
Venue: Aswarby Rectory
Photography: Darina Stoda Photography — digital and film photography
Bridal hair & makeup: Samantha Kate Bridal — Lincolnshire-based bridal hair and makeup artist and recommended supplier at Aswarby Rectory.