Makeup artist Shannon applying eye makeup to a client with long, wavy dark hair in a bright studio setting.
A view from behind a salon chair where hairstylist Ruby-May is styling a client's long blonde hair, with the client's face visible in the round mirror.
Hair stylist Beverley smiling and holding a pink patterned mug while standing in a bright, modern salon with styling stations in the background.

THE OCCASIONS COLLECTIVE

Our Story

Welcome to The Occasions Collective – your hand-picked team of expert creatives. We work seamlessly together to bring timeless looks to your special moments.

Founded by Beverley, a visionary with a passion for the wedding and events industry, who saw a need to blend a collective of hair and beauty experts who work with you through every step of your bridal journey.

Meet the team

Meet the Team

Welcome to the heart of our collective – a team of stylists who believe feeling beautiful on your big day isn’t just about hair and makeup. It’s about a personal experience that brings confidence and a sense of ease to your biggest moments.

Get to know the friendly faces behind the artistry by clicking on their photos below.

Where Artistry & Harmony Go Hand in Hand

The Occasions Collective team, from left to right: hair stylist Ruby-May, hair stylist Beverley, and makeup artist Shannon, standing together smiling in their bright salon studio.

THE OCCASIONS COLLECTIVE

Join the Team

Think you’d be a great fit for the The Occasions Collective? We’d love to hear from you!

Follow the link below and fill out the enquiry form and we’ll do our best to get back to you within 72 hours.

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Real love stories…

Looking for wedding day inspiration? Hear the stories behind some of our favourite occasions – from the beautiful looks we helped craft to the joyful moments we are privileged to share.

A black and white photo of Lucy and Ryan on their wedding day. The bride, in a detailed lace and tulle wedding dress, looks up smiling at the groom, who is in a tuxedo, as they walk together holding hands.
LUCY &
RYAN

Wedding day

A bride, Gemma, with long blonde waves, smiles as she looks back over her shoulder while walking hand-in-hand with her groom, Liam, across a lawn.
GEMMA &
LIAM

Wedding day

A black and white photograph of a newly married couple, Sam and Aaron, sharing a romantic kiss in a stone hallway with large, arched windows.
SAM &
AARON

Wedding day

Vanessa and Callum on their wedding day, with the bride in a long white gown with a large bow in her hair, and the groom in a dark suit, hugging as they look out over a field.
VANESSA &
CALLUM

Wedding day

TESTIMONIALS

Letters of Love

From the moment we first spoke about my wedding hair I knew I was in the best hands. The trial was such a lovely experience, you completely understood the look I was going for and made me feel so at ease.

On the wedding morning, you brought such a calm, positive energy to the day. You absolutely nailed my hair, I truly felt like the best version of myself—and the bridesmaids looked stunning too!

I’ll always be so grateful you were a part of it all. Thank you so much!

Bridal party hair by Beverley Nicholson

TESTIMONIALS

Letters of Love

Shannon was every brides dream makeup-artist! She did an absolutely incredible job for my make-up with a beautiful simple hairdo (and evening look) for my wedding.

Everyone commented on how gorgeous my makeup was, and as someone who doesn’t usually wear a lot of makeup, Shannon put my mind at ease and listened carefully to what I was looking for.

Shannon also did a gorgeous job on light makeup for my Mum – who was delighted! Thank you so much Shannon for making my wedding morning so special and for making me look and feel gorgeous!

Make up by Shannon Foster

TESTIMONIALS

Letters of Love

Honestly THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YESTERDAY!!!

The girls looked incredible, my hair was BEAUTIFUL!

You absolutely smashed it, I cannot thank you enough!

Bridal party hair by Ruby-May

TESTIMONIALS

Letters of Love

Bev was amazing throughout the whole process of styling my wedding hair. We did a couple of trials to see what products and techniques would work for my hair and my style lasted all day with no issues at all.

She is a perfectionist and very knowledgeable with what she does which is exactly what you want for such a special day.

She was a joy to have with us on the wedding morning and made the whole getting ready experience feel effortless and enjoyable.

Bridal party hair by Beverley Nicholson

TESTIMONIALS

Letters of Love

Shannon! Was so lovely to meet you yesterday girly.

I just wanted to say, I was really nervous about going to a new make up artist who I’d never been to before and you not only made me feel so welcome and calm, but you done such beautiful, long lasting makeup! I had so many compliments!

Make up by Shannon Foster

TESTIMONIALS

Letters of Love

Thanks so much for everything yesterday, you were amazing. My hair stayed great all day.

Bridal party hair by Ruby-May

TESTIMONIALS

Letters of Love

What can I say about Bev other than she is amazing!?

I’ve been getting my hair coloured and styled by Bev for years so of course she was the only person I was going to trust on my wedding day! She made me feel like a royal on the day and calmed me down more than she realised.

The trial run went perfectly and I don’t think my hair could have been any more perfect on the day all because of Bev. Thank you!

Bridal party hair by Beverley Nicholson

TESTIMONIALS

Letters of Love

Thank you so much for yesterday, me and the girls looked incredible – makeup stayed on all day/night.

Make up by Shannon Foster

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