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Katie Gale’s Unconventional Collective

Ditch the soft glam playbook

UK wide

Katie Gale Working

Intro:

Weaving Wedding Alchemy, we blend alternative styles with modern, editorial trends to create a look which is authentically you.

Stalk us:

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Vampy Gothic Glam. Photo by Katie Gale.
Moody Wedding Makeup. Photo by Tim Easton Co.
Katie Gale Working. Photo by Maddie Farris.
Dark Vintage Wedding Makeup. Photo by Laura Fitzgerald.
Blue Eye Makeup. Photo by Katie Gale.
Soft Glam Makeup. Photo by WOW Photography.
Katie Gale applying lipstick. Photo by Tim Easton Co.
Vampy Glam Makeup. Photo by Katie Gale
Smoky Eye Makeup. Photo by Katie Gale.
Burgundy Glam Makeup. Photo by Claire Jane.
Gothic Editorial Makeup. Photo by Katie Gale.
Katie Gale working on Ruby Gothic Makeup. Photo by Laura Fitzgerald.
Golden full glam and red lip. Photo by Katie Gale.
Midnight Enchantment Shoot. Photo by Electric Blue Photography.
Valentines inspired makeup. Photo by Chloe Lee.
Full Glam makeup look. Photo by Nicole Amy Visuals.
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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!

The Unconventional Collective

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.”

  • Black and dark brown logo for Katie Gale's Unconventional Collector featuring ornate decorative elements, a chandelier, and stylized text.

    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.”

  • Dark ornate logo with the text 'Katie Gale's Unconventional Collector' in the center, surrounded by decorative flourishes and a small candleholder with three candles at the bottom.

    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.”

FAQs

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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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