Katy Djokic - Wedding Hair & Makeup

I was lucky enough to do the hair and makeup for the beautiful Ellie! I love how this look uses glam makeup conventions to look so sophisticated. ​ ​I applied her complexion products to be smooth and matte, and added definition and the tiniest bit of shimmer to her gorgeous features. The result is stunning, but all rooted in her natural beauty. Just the way I like my bridal makeup!

I love styling hair, but I also love teaching! I teach other stylists (and stylists-to-be) through @thebridalstylistsworkshops, all 1-1 just now. ​ It's so rewarding when I have a student who starts off intimidated by a style and ends up comfortable with it! There's nothing better than being able to work with them later at a wedding or photoshoot, and seeing that they've just become more and more skilled and confident. ​ ​Anyway, this is just one of the styles I've demoed for that training. Follow @thebridalstylistsworkshops if you want to see more! ​ ​ ​ ​Accessories: @makemebridal.accessories

This was such a fun photoshoot for @makemebridal.accessories! Not sure when my next photoshoot will be... ​ ​If this second lockdown is forcing you to rearrange your wedding plans and you're not sure where you stand with your hair and makeup, I'm always happy to have a chat. I'm not sure I'll have all the answers you need, but I'll do my best to help! ​ ​ ​ ​Accessories: @makemebridal.accessories Dress: @lisa.lyons.bridal Venue: @warbrookhouseweddings

Another of my can't live without products by @ctilburymakeup ​The eye cheat rock'n'kohl makes your eyes appear bigger, brighter and wide awake when applied to the water line by eliminating any redness and extending the whites of your eyes. Perfect for a bridal party at the start of a long wedding day!

I added a little detail to this half up half down style with some gentle waves and a small fishtail plait. ​ ​​​I love how decorative fishtail plaits are. You can get them to look so different just by tweaking the tightness and placement and so on. Also, they're a bit unusual so people don't always recognise them straight away. From a distance this little plait almost looks like an accessory!

Beautiful bride Karen looking absolutely stunning before her wedding at @fshampshire! Karen's a modern bride with a modern look, and it was lovely to play a part in styling her on her special day.

As well as my own styling and helping run @thebridalstylists, I actually also train beginner and intermediate hairstylists at @thebridalstylistsworkshops! ​ ​In our workshops we always do a ton of demonstration first, so students can really get an idea of how each style works. This is one demo I did, with a little sparkle from pins by ​@makemebridal.accessories. ​ ​I love how it came out, this kind of modern ponytail really suits long hair! I like making it look like the style is just magically staying in place, no sign of fastening or product. Wedding photographers will catch you from all sides, so styles need to be beautiful from every angle!

This bridesmaid's hair is such a gorgeous deep colour, she looked so beautiful and sophisticated in this low updo! ​ ​Detailed styles don't always show up well on dark hair, so I often go for a style that's more simple and elegant. ​I love adding accessories to hair this dark though, it's a beautiful way to add a little something extra to a simpler style. ​ ​ ​ ​Venue @thegrovehotel ​Hair pin by @makemebridal.accessories

I love this smoky look on the stunning @leyla_ucar for a @makemebridal.accessories photoshoot!! Add just a bit of definition to the brows and a wispy lash, and the whole look ends up so striking. ​ ​These accessories are so versatile though, I can just as easily imagine this orange blossom comb on a bride with beachier waves and natural makeup as I can on a bride with a sleek updo and a full glam face. As an ambassador for Make Me Bridal Accessories, I'm looking forward to being able to style them on many brides with different looks in the future! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Makeup by me ​Hair accessory by @makemebridal.accessories ​Hair by @melissaclare ​Model @leyla_ucar

It's always a bit embarrassing sharing testimonials, but I'm really touched by these kind words I received from a bride. She just summed up so much of what I'm about as a stylist! ​ ​"Katy was absolutely fantastic and highly skilled. I have nothing but praise for her and couldn't recommend her more! At my trial, she took time to listen to what I wanted and look at photographs I had brought of hair and makeup ideas, as well as my dress and tried several different looks before settling on what I wanted." ​ ​​At a trial, it's SO important for me to really understand what a bride wants. That might mean spending quite a while looking through photos and talking through her ideas, and it might mean trying out a few different styles. It's worth taking that time to make sure she leaves the trial really excited about her wedding day look. ​ "​On the day, she was the calming influence I needed and really put me at ease. She worked brilliantly alongside my wedding photographer and ensured everyone was accommodated." ​ ​A wedding morning is full of busy people with a job to do, and I'm just one of them. I do my best to work with other suppliers, especially the photographer, to make sure we all get what we need. After all, we all want the same thing for the bride - a happy, relaxed wedding day and beautiful photographs to look back on! ​ ​"Katy always replied to enquiries promptly and thoroughly and made me feel like I was her only client. She has an impressive background in hair and make-up as well as an amazing portfolio of previous work, showcasing a wide range of looks, on her website." It's such a privilege to be invited into someone's wedding plans, it's only right to be as responsive and helpful as I can. Choosing a stylist is a huge leap of faith for a bride, and I do my best to deserve your trust. ​ ​There really is nothing like working weddings, and receiving letters like this is such a wonderful gift. I'm beyond grateful to all the brides I've worked with who have sent me messages afterwards, it means so much to me!

If you haven't looked at @makemebridal.accessories yet, I highly recommend them! Their beautiful hair pins, vines and combs are a perfect fit for the styles I love to create, and give brides a lot of versatility. ​ ​Melissa is the brains behind these stunning accessories, and also behind the @makemebridal directory. What a talent! I couldn't agree more with the thinking behind her brand: ​"We love to keep things ‘simple, beautiful and special’ for our brides. We aim to inspire you rather than leave you feeling overwhelmed." ​ ​I'm proud to be an accessories ambassador for them. This means that if you book a trial with me, you can try on the @makemebridal.accessories pieces you have your eye on. You can book a trial with me through the link in my bio, you'll see these pieces are even prettier in person!!

This gorgeous lady's striking features make this modern makeup a bit more dramatic on her, and I love the effect. Add one Audrey Hepburn updo, delicate statement earrings and a big bouquet of wild flowers and greenery, and you have this stunning picture of modern sophistication!

Can you tell that these pretty beachy waves actually have extensions in them? ​I always want to make extensions look as natural as possible, just give my clients that extra length or thickness to make their dream hairstyle possible. ​ Natural isn't quite the right word, anyone with wavy hair will tell you these waves don't look natural!! But they do look right on her, not obvious or out of place. When brides say they want a natural look, that's often what they mean. ​ ​It's really satisfying to create a look that feels natural to the bride, even if it's not technically a natural style. How a bride feels in her hair and makeup is always, always more important than technical definitions.

Did you know I also do flower arrangements? I use mixed garden flowers grown organically without pesticides, and ​I love arranging them to look just as natural and beautiful as they do in the wild. This bouquet is one I made! ​ All the flowers are grown locally here in Hampshire, and you can collect them for free or have them delivered for a small fee. You can see more details (and flowers!) at @katydjokicflowers 💐 ​ ​ ​ ​Hair Accessories @makemebridal.accessories ​Venue @warbrookhouseweddings ​Model @lozgoz  Dress @lisa.lyons.bridal ​​Flowers by me! @katydjokicflowers

I love textured updos with plaits and twists like this, they're perfect for getting a soft "messy" look you can rely on staying firmly in place. And so romantic!! Perfect for a bride who wants a more modern take on a boho look.

Brides with problem skin are always a bit nervous about how it'll look on their wedding day. Here are a few tips I think might help if that's you. ​ ​First, do anything new to your skin more than 3 months before your wedding!! Past that point, don't change your skincare routine and only get spa treatments you've had before. Stick with what you know works. ​ ​Second, consider booking your trial a bit earlier. If you have reactive skin then it might help to know you have loads of time for your skin to react and recover if it needs to (hopefully it won't!!). ​ ​Third, make sure you know how to remove 100% of your makeup. A two-step oil cleansing routine is pretty unromantic on your wedding night, but it'll be worth it on your honeymoon!! ​ Honestly though, skin is unpredictable and there's only so much you can do to prevent that. Do what you can, but also be prepared to make peace with it acting up after your wedding (on your wedding day I'll be able to cover pretty much anything, don't worry). You and your skin will probably both want a few days to breathe!!

The couples I'm working with now are honestly incredible. They'll wear masks, cut their guestlists, whatever it takes to get married! It's beautiful and inspiring, and I have so much respect for them. ​ ​​​But I'm looking forward to the days when couples don't have to make those kinds of hard decisions anymore, and we can go back to weddings without visors! (Remember them?? 😭) ​ ​The couples who got married this summer will have some unique stories and photos to share, and I feel lucky to be a part of them! But let's hope next summer holds many more packed ceremonies, group hugs, and crowded dancefloors. x

There's something really relaxing about just focusing on a hairstyle until it's exactly the way you want it. I don't think I'm the only one?! ​ ​I know I'm lucky to have a job I've been doing so many years and can still enjoy like this. I'm always learning new things, getting new inspiration and ideas I'm keen to try. (My family's probably relieved I have the dolly head to test them out on!) ​ There's no substitute for actually working though, and it's been amazing to get back into it. I've always loved my job, but right now I'm appreciating every second of every wedding and photoshoot I do more than ever!

Natural peachy makeup for this beauty at @highfieldparkweddings. She looks like an angel, and I can only take the tiniest bit of credit for that. ​ ​ ​​Photo by @cecelinaphotography

I was so pleased to be invited to work on this photoshoot for the new brand @makemebridal.accessories. ​ ​It's the sister brand of the fantastic @makemebridal UK wedding hair and makeup artist directory. ​Melissa, the Make Me Bridal co-founder who launched the accessories, is a brilliant hairstylist and makeup artist, so it's no surprise she's done an incredible job on this. ​ ​You can see her expertise in the fact that all the accessories are so beautiful but also really versatile. I love that you can use this gypsophila hair vine and pins set in a single style like this, or use the hair vine yourself and gift the pins to your bridesmaids. You'd all look co-ordinated without having to hunt for matching accessories, a real stress-saver for a bride. ​ ​It was just such a pleasure to get a chance to style this range so early on. I'm looking forward to sharing more pictures from the shoot with you here! ​ ​ ​ ​Hair by me ​Model @lozgozz ​Accessories by @makemebridal.accessories ​Photo by @charlotte_theoutdoorstudio

This is my must have product at the moment - the @ctilburymakeup Hollywood Flawless Filter.  ​ It combines the properties of highlighter and primer to give a natural glow and a skin-blurring effect which work perfectly on practically everyone! ​I like it so much because it's reliable and versatile. ​ ​​It's easy to use for a subtle sheen or build to a megawatt shine, depending on how you apply it. You can use it all over for a natural glowing skin with sheer coverage, mixed with foundation to give more of a glowy finish, or just to highlight. All of these look amazing in person and in photos. ​ I've been using it for ages now, and I can say there's really nothing else quite like it on the market. If I didn't have it in my kit, I'd need several products to get the same effect. It's such a timesaver, and gives such beautiful results!

My favourite looks to create are soft boho waves and relaxed up-styles with real flowers to finish 🌸

Today I'm remembering the lovely time I had with beautiful Chintal and her bridesmaids. ​Wishing for all future brides that weddings will be like this again soon! ​ ​Makeup and hair by me helped by the amazing @the_boho_bride ​Photography @libertypearlphotofilm

It’s so great to be back to work! I loved working on this styled shoot! ​ ​Styled shoots ​are where a group of wedding suppliers hold a photoshoot using our own products and services on a model. Then we can all use the photos to promote our work. ​ For me, they're a fun middle ground between actual weddings and editorial photoshoots. ​Sometimes we use them to show off more unusual styles or recent trends, which our real brides might not have asked for yet. They can get really quirky and elaborate! ​ ​But this shoot was all about modern elegance, and if you've followed me ​for a while you know this kind of makeup is right up my street. Soft and chic, I love how it came out. (Though working with a model as stunning as @leyla_ucarx makes it very easy!) ​ To see more examples of my work, just tap the link on the bio! ​ ​​Hair by @melissaclaremakeup ​Hair accessory by @makemebridal.accessories