About
Beautiful bride to be, here you will find out more information on our owner Alaina, and her signature style for DERBYSHIRE BRIDE luxury hair and makeup.
Photo by: @gabriellasphotoandfilm at our home
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Welcome
Welcome to Derbyshire Bride! My name is Alaina, together with my partner Ryan we have two precious little girls, Mila & Blair, plus I am a dog-mom to my little 'pushkin' - Oban the Cockapoo!
​​With a passion for luxury hair & makeup, I take pride in the Derbyshire Bride experience, with our expert skill & knowledge base, and our un-matched personal touch, with genuine care and attention to detail for every bride who we help radiate confidence on her wedding day.
I provide my brides with a professional and luxurious bridal experience on one of the most important days of their life. I will be by your side as a support and friend throughout your wedding planning to the morning itself. With so many friends and contacts in the industry, I am more than happy to recommend other suppliers too - take a sneak peak here.
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I would love to hear more about your wedding plans and be part of your bridal journey. Please continue to take a look around my website and get in touch via the contact form to see if we can create your dream bridal look together!
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My Signature Style
My most used phrase is 'you... but bridal'.
I believe that every bride deserves to feel absolutely radiant on her special day. Inspired by the iconic style of Charlotte Tilbury, I specialise in creating looks that feature glowing, flawless skin, statement shimmer eyes, and glossy lips.
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I would say that my signature style is referred to in the industry as a 'soft glam', somewhere between natural and 'full glam' looks, however I am trained in all styles and can confidently deliver any look. My work has featured in many wedding blogs, magazines etc with front covers for non-traditional, alternative make-up right through to traditional blushing bridal looks.
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My work is never a one-size-fits-all approach. We will work together with an in-depth trial for all brides to co-create a bespoke look that you are happy, comfortable and confident in.
Photo by: @garethnewsteadphotography at Donington Park Farmhouse
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My background
I have always worked in beauty throughout my life, alongside school, university and even my corporate career.
My first ever Saturday-girl job whilst at University was working for The Body Shop, and I have worked for multiple beauty retailers over the years including Boots No7, Stila, Too Faced Cosmetics, Molton Brown, Philosophy and more!
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I am professionally trained in various areas of beauty including semi-permanent lash extensions, brow lamination and waxing, lash-lift and tint and of course... bridal hair & makeup.
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My corporate career is within marketing, with the majority of my experience being project management for TV and radio production, with more recent work surrounding building partnerships for brands and influencer work. This means you have a bridal artist who is highly experienced, exceptionally organised, professional and knows what will look great on camera too!
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Recommended by
I am pleased to say that Derbyshire Bride are recommended by multiple venues across Derbyshire and beyond. Whilst we are based on the Derbyshire/Notts border we travel anywhere for our brides. Here are just some of the fantastic venues we are proud to be recommended suppliers at:
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The Peak Edge Hotel - Matlock, Derbyshire
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The White Hart Inn - Moorwood Moor, Derbyshire
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The Coach House - Derby, Derbyshire
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Oakhill - Cromford, Derbyshire
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Donington Park Farmhouse - Castle Donington, Derbyshire
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Stretton Manor Barn - Chesterfield, Derbyshire
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Renaissance at Kelham Hall - Newark, Nottinghamshire
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The Oaks Barn - Dilhorne, Staffordshire
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Photo by: @shaunwalker.photography at Inkersall Grange Farm
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Outside of beauty & mommy duties...
Here is a holiday selfie of me cantering around on horse-back, herding the cattle in Montana, USA. For those who know me well, they will know I am a fan of all things cowgirl and country which is a good job with my partner Ryan also being a cowboy/western fanatic!
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Whilst my bleach blonde hair & more carefree days may be over for a little while as I manage weddings alongside my young and growing family, at heart I am an adventurous, confident and creative woman who likes to work with and see other women succeed - meet the rest of the wonderful women in my team here.
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I would love to help you feel your very best on your wedding day & hope you feel you know me a little better after reading my cringey 'about me' page (why can you never think of anything interesting to say about yourself when asked -hah!)
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To contact me direct, submit an enquiry here & I will get back to you soon, Alaina x