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The Scottish Wedding Awards 2019 – Finalist

Scottish Wedding Awards Finalist 2019
I am once again absolutely over the moon to be able to share with you that for the 5th consecutive year, I have been shortlisted as a finalist for The Scottish Wedding Awards. Thank you so very much to all those who nominated me, I am indescribably grateful. The awards ceremony will be held on…

Honest Considerations for Your Bridal Hair & Make Up Look

Bride in a white dress holding a bouquet, with reflection in a mirror
I get asked over and over the same questions from my clients which of course I am more than happy to help with but I thought it might be a really useful thing to create a blog post on. So, with the help of my fabulous bride Leigh who had an amazing wedding at the…

The Scottish Wedding Awards 2018 – Finalist

Logo of "The Scottish Wedding Awards 2018 Finalist" featuring intertwined gold rings
I am absolutely delighted to be able to share with you that for the 4th year in a row, I have been shortlisted as a finalist for The Scottish Wedding Awards. Thank you so much to all those who have nominated me, I am eternally grateful. The awards ceremony will be held on the evening…

GoHen – Top 50 UK Wedding Makeup Artists

Bride with flowers in her hair, text "Top 50 UK Wedding Make-up Artists 2017" on pink circle
I am absolutely made up to share that Lyn McKenzie Make Up is featured in GoHen’s Top 50 Wedding Make Up Artists in the UK 2017!! Huge thanks to GoHen for selecting me. To visit the full Top 50 list, visit GoHen’s site here GoHen UK’s Top 50 Wedding Makeup Artists SHARE THIS POST Back to…

Tie the Knot Scotland Summer 2017 Feature

Badge stating "As featured in Tie the Knot Scotland" with a pink heart
I am delighted to share with you all that not one, but two of my brides have been featured in the summer 2017 edition of Tie the Knot Scotland for their bridal makeup look created by me. Images of both Ava and Rachel’s makeup can be found alongside some tips by me on creating these…

Dior Pump ‘N’ Volume Mascara

A tube of mascara with the brush displayed next to it on a white background
Anyone who knows me or any clients who have met me will know how much I love and appreciate a good mascara!   To me a good mascara defines, separates and boosts your lashes – but, I also expect it to last all day without smudging or flaking, and that’s where I find a lot…

Wedding Day Lashes

Person draped in a translucent white veil with a rectangle obscuring the face
By far the most commonly received question I am asked by my brides is regarding lashes. I receive messages and emails asking “should I get Lash Extensions, should I have LVL Lashes, how about strip or individual lashes….or should I just not bother”? So I have written this blog post which I hope will answer any…

The Scottish Wedding Awards 2017 – Finalist

Finalist Logo The 5th Scottish Wedding Awards 2017
I am over the moon to be able to share with you that for the 3rd year in a row I have been shortlisted as a finalist for the Scottish Wedding Awards 2017.   Winning 2 years ago not only my region but the category overall and then being a finalist again last year was a complete…

Scottish Wedding Directory July 2016 Editorial Shoot

A groom in a kilt and bride with a bouquet standing in a warmly lit venue
Recently I had the pleasure of working on an editorial shoot for the Scottish Wedding Directory. It is always a pleasure to work with the guys at SWD so obviously I jumped at the chance when approached! This particular shoot was for the groomswear section and took place at the absolutely gorgeous Kinkell Byre in…

The Scottish Wedding Awards 2016 – Finalist

The Scottish Wedding Awards 2016 Finalist E Badge
  I am absolutely delighted to be able to share with you that I have been shortlisted as a finalist for the Scottish Wedding Awards 2016.   Winning last year not only my region but the category overall was a complete dream come true, so to be a finalist again and be nominated by my…