Katie Gale’s Unconventional Collective
Ditch the soft glam playbook
Quick Glance:
Name: Katie (Founder & Headline Artist)
Pronouns: She/Her
Based: UK wide collective of artists
Covers: UK and beyond
Summary: A revolution in hair and makeup artistry! We are a movement, a collective of artists who dare to redefine bridal beauty. In a world saturated with the same "bridal blueprint", we are the rebels, the visionaries, the disruptors. We celebrate the shadows, the depths, and the unique stories that make each individual radiant. We believe that beauty transcends conventional boundaries, that it thrives in the realm of personal expression.
Intro:
One of a kind, Like your love story.
Katie Gale’s Unconventional Collective is here to help you express your unique personality through your hair and makeup.
Whether you've been dreaming of a vintage-inspired victory roll with a pop of red lipstick or your Pinterest board is a wall of smokey eyes and Doc Martens, we'll work together to bring your entire vision to life.
And we promise it’ll fit exactly with the rest of your day.
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About:
Hi, I’m Katie, Founder of Katie Gale’s Unconventional Collective!
I’m an elder emo with 8 years experience as a hair and makeup artist working on hundreds of clients nationally. I have 20 tattoos and counting plus the hearing of someone 3 times my age (thanks to my inability to listen to music at a normal volume) and I am a massive advocate for the alternative wedding scene!
Your wedding hair and makeup should be as one-of-a-kind as your love story, so that’s where we come in. Katie Gale’s Unconventional Collective and I are here to help you express your unique personality through your hair and makeup. Whether you’ve been dreaming of a vintage-inspired victory roll with a pop of red lipstick or your Pinterest board is a wall of flower crowns and Doc Martens, we’ll work together to bring your entire vision to life. All created with modern editorial techniques – the ones that make you look good even on a 4K TV! – but with that vintage, alternative vibe. And I promise it’ll fit exactly with the rest of your day.
We aren’t just a team, we are a movement where inclusivity is non-negotiable. We celebrate all forms of beauty, all identities, and all love stories. We reject the notion of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ bride and embrace the glorious diversity of our clients.
With talented collective artists all across the UK, I endeavour to bring every alternative nearly-wed’s dreams to life!
Testimonials
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Jade
“Incredible!! I had the honour of the lovely Katie doing my hair and makeup for my wedding day and it was the most beautiful I have ever felt!”
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Sarah
“It’s hard to put into words just how good Katie was, I am someone who doesn’t wear makeup and was nervous about wearing it for my big day but Katie made me feel at ease and the look made me still feel like me.”
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Monika
“Katie was an absolutely wonderful MUA throughout the whole process - completely stress free from the point of booking to the wedding day itself. She always took time to listen to what I wanted and what I felt comfortable with for my look.”
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Emma
“Whatever you do, book Katie for your wedding hair and makeup! She’s an amazing artist! A true professional and so down to earth and lovely.”
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Riley
“Katie was absolutely incredible on my wedding day. She didn’t just make me feel beautiful, she wen’t above and beyond to support me in ways I’ll never forget. My mum, who is unwell, wasn’t able to help with some of those special moments on the day, like getting me into my dress. Katie stayed after finishing touches, making sure everything was perfect while also including my mum so she still felt part of those moments. It meant so much to both of us, and I’m truly grateful.”
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Sarah
“Wow - what can I say about my experience on my wedding day? From start to finish Katie put me at ease and brought my vision for myself to life. I felt totally heard and seen by her and her team and was blown away with their skill, professionalism and laid back, fun presence. My bridesmaids all looked stunning and authentically themselves and Toni and Angela were amazing at bringing their vision to life too. I can’t thank you guys enough - you all truly made the day that more special and I have never felt more beautiful (but still myself) in all my life!”
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Rebecca
“Such a fantastic experience with Katie for my wedding hair and makeup! We had gale force winds and lots of dancing and my hair remained intact all night! And the touch up kit I had as part of my package was a life saver! Absolutely recommend - Katie will make all your alt makeup dreams come true!”
FAQs
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We would recommend contacting us as soon as you have booked your venue! We typically get booked up on average 18 months in advance with our most popular months being September-November.
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Simply complete this enquiry form and Katie will get back to you with availability within 72 hours. You can also book a 15 minute discovery call via this link.
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Once you have submitted your enquiry, Katie will determine the availability of artists in the collective. During your discovery call Katie will become your hair and makeup match maker to help you determine who is the right artist for you!
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Katie Gale’s Unconventional Collective has artists based across the UK, covering almost every region!
We travel all over the UK and even abroad for destination weddings. There will just be travel fees added to your booking, plus hotel etc if necessary. This can all be discussed at booking.
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