Before you book

Yes, for the bride. The trial is where we settle the look, test your veil and write the plan for the morning. Bridesmaids and guests don't need one.

Weddings book months ahead, and I take one party on a date. Send your date as soon as you have a venue, and I'll tell you whether it is open.

Up to six looks in one morning, the bride included. For a bigger party we decide together who needs styling and who doesn't, or I suggest a second stylist for you to book.

To venues, homes and hotels within about an hour of York. Farther is possible, and the travel is set in your contract. The travel page lists the towns.

Your veil or headpiece, photographs of looks you like, a photo of your dress's neckline and back, and hair washed, dry and worn the way you'll wear it on the day.

After the trial you sign a contract and pay a deposit that holds your date. The deposit goes toward your total, and the contract says what happens if the date moves.

A bride's look takes 90 to 120 minutes and the others 45 to 60. I set a start time by working backward from your first photographs, and we write it into the contract.

I style straight, wavy and curly hair at most lengths. If a look needs your hair longer or fuller, I tell you at the trial and we plan from there.

Yes. A braid, a pinned curl or a small bun takes about 20 to 30 minutes, at the venue, with a parent or guardian nearby.

It depends on the look, the party, the date and the travel. I put the total in writing before you sign. The pricing page explains what moves it.