The JV Edit

Studio Notes

How Much Does Wedding Hair & Makeup Cost in Sydney? An Honest Guide

Chapter 2

Trends

for the bride

Trends

Soft Braids and Face-Framing Details: The Bridal Hair Trend Taking Over 2026

Soft braids and face-framing tendrils are shaping 2026 bridal hair. A look at the detail-led styles brides are asking for.

28 July 2026 · 7 min read

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The Modern Bridal Ponytail: A Polished Alternative to the Traditional Updo

It-Girl Simplicity: Why 2026 Brides Are Choosing Soft, Undone Hair Over High-Volume Curls

The Monochromatic Bridal Look: Why Matching Eyes, Cheeks and Lips Is Having a Moment

The 2026 Bridal Makeup Trend Brides Actually Want: Skin-First, Not Full Coverage

Glass Skin for Your Wedding Day: What It Actually Means, and Whether It Is Right for Every Bride

The End of the Matte Lip: Why We're Reaching for Tints, Stains, and Blurred Edges

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Chapter 3

Curiosities

What is shaping bridal beauty

Curiosities

The Two-Hour Buffer: A Realistic Wedding Morning Timeline

The difference between a chaotic wedding morning and a calm one is usually not luck. It is the buffer.

12 May 2026 · 5 min read

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Chapter 4

Reviews

Stories and ideas worth knowing

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Chapter 5

Vendor Spotlights

What our clients are saying

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Chapter 6

Real JV Brides

The best in the wedding industry

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Chapter 7

Guest Writers

Their stories in their words

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Chapter 8

Top Picks

Fellow creatives share their perspective

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Chapter 9

Top 10

Products we swear by

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Chapter 10

Guides

Curated lists for every bride

Guides

What a Calm Wedding Morning Actually Looks Like

What a genuinely calm wedding morning looks like, and the planning behind an unhurried, well-run getting-ready room.

28 July 2026 · 7 min read

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Choosing Bridal Makeup for Your Skin Tone and Undertone, Not Just What Is Trending

Coordinating Hair and Makeup for a Large Bridal Party: What Actually Keeps the Morning Calm

Long-Wear Bridal Makeup: What It Should Actually Feel Like, Not Just Look Like

Veil-Proof Hair: How Bridal Styles Are Built to Survive the Whole Day

What to Ask Your Hair and Makeup Team About Travel for a Regional or Destination Wedding

How Long Does Bridal Hair and Makeup Actually Take on the Morning?

What to Bring to Your Bridal Hair and Makeup Trial

Do You Really Need a Bridal Makeup Trial?

How Far in Advance Should You Book Your Bridal Hair and Makeup Team?

Chapter 11

Personal Edit

Practical answers for planning your day

Personal Edit

The Makeup Bag Audit: What to Keep, Replace, Prioritise and Stop Buying

A makeup bag audit: what to keep, what to replace, what to prioritise and what to stop buying for good.

28 July 2026 · 7 min read

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Why Foundation Looks Cakey on Mature Skin: Is It the Product, the Skin or the Routine?

Do You Have Hooded Eyes, or Has Your Eye Shape Changed With Age?

Makeup for Mature Skin After 50: What Changed and What Your Routine Hasn’t Caught Up With

9 min read