I don't get to see enough of Twig & Vine as a photographer so I'm putting it out into the world now that I want to work with him more in 2026! it's an absolute joy to see Mamad on a wedding morning. He's one of the stealthiest photographers ever, and because he's an introvert, you don't always see him about online but his work is stunning. If you're looking for a photographer for your wedding to get those quiet moments in beautiful light, he's ace. He kindly answered my interview questions, so it's a joy to now feature him here for you all along with some weddings we've worked on together over the years!
I love a little review of the year! It's a good excuse to go back over my camera roll and my calendar and match things up for all the crazy stuff I've done. And boy, it's been a big year! So, let's go in chronological order yeah?
Time for a round-up of last year's weddings, and boy 2025 was BEAUTIFUL! I love that my clients all lean in to looking like themselves on their wedding days, from having fresh faced skin, going for bright colour if that speaks to their soul, wanting eyeliner a particular way, saying hell no/yes to things that light them up. I encourage every one of my wedding clients to go for what makes them feel good on their wedding day; if you feel good, you're guaranteed to look good. And with that, let's see them all in their beautiful wedding day glory!
Oh my, what can I say about Claire? I have to be especially nice as she is my website developer and build/runs this whole online Ms Moo ship, but I will be especially nice anyway because she's one of my besties. Claire was one of the first people I met in Nottingham when I moved here nearly 20 years ago. She's probably the person I've done makeup on the most, other than my own face! When at my birthday last year I albeit drunkly said I didn’t want to do makeup for weddings where I was attending the whole day anymore (it’s tiring to work and then attend physically and mentally after), the colour drained from her face as she was just about to get engaged!
I backtracked HARD as there was never really any doubt that I wouldn’t do her wedding makeup, when her face and friendship is the reason I really started doing makeup back in 2007! Here's a relatively 'newer' shoot for us from 2014 - yanno, only eleven years ago!
I love doing a little gift guide for you all, so here's my Christmas Present gift idea list for 2025. As per last year, I've kept the list as under £15, over £30, under £60, and then over £60!
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My gal, Sinaed and her beau Matt finally tied the knot in March 2025 - hooray! Sinead intially booked me for her wedding back in 2020, but we all know what happened then...! A few rescheduled dates later, and the arrival of Freja into their lives, and it was finally time to get that knot tied! I had a super lovely morning with Sinead's family, and her brothers reaction to seeing her in her dress was just gorgeous.
Looking for a perfect Christmas present that’s thoughtful, personal, and totally guilt-free? This year, give the gift of cruelty-free beauty! As a Nottingham-based makeup artist who’s passionate about ethical, vegan-friendly products, I’ve put together a few gorgeous gift ideas that are perfect for the beauty lovers (or self-care queens!) in your life, that also support little old me as small business owner.
Deanna and Will married at Ringwood Hall in Chesterfield in May 2025. She booked me in May 2024, which is just the perfect time to get your wedding make up booked in - at least 12 months or more notice is the best! We booked in her trial in March 2025 and she booked to see her hairstylist, the gorgeous Amie from Mon Amie just after. Booking your trial with your hair and makeup artist on the same day is a great idea for you to work out how you're going to look on the big day - also, two birds one stone of being pampered and you can arrange to go for dinner and/or drinks after - BONUS!
