Hi there, bride-to-be!
Are you searching for a makeup artist who can enhance your bridal look while helping you stay true to your unique style?
Are you hoping to look gorgeous in photos while feeling comfortable and not overwhelmed by makeup?
My personalised makeup service focuses on collaboration to create a natural or soft, glamorous look that is just right for you.
Let’s work together to achieve a beautiful and elegant style for your special day.
A little bit about me...
I'm Elka, the makeup artist behind Belle Blue.
With over two decades of experience in film, television, theatre, and events, I have worked on productions such as The Matrix, Moulin Rouge, Star Wars, The Great Gatsby, Aquaman, and Mad Max: Fury Road.
During my eight months in Africa for Mad Max, my hard work keeping makeup intact in the desert paid off with a surprise Oscar win, including a trip to L.A. for the ceremony!
In 2019, my life took a new direction with the birth of my daughter. This new chapter has led me to pursue work closer to home, allowing me to be present and available for my family.
Belle Blue is not just a business; it's my effort to create a better work-life balance while expanding my skill set and helping brides on their special day.
My bridal makeup style enhances your natural beauty by focusing on radiant skin, a cohesive color palette, and a touch of glamour using individual lashes; every makeup application is tailored to match your personal style.
I am dedicated to helping you feel beautiful, confident, and true to yourself on your wedding day.
"I want to use my skills to help women feel beautiful, confident and most importantly, like themselves on their wedding day."
Elka took the time to understand what I wanted in terms of make up for my wedding. In a trial session she listened to my ideas, but also extended them and created an amazing look. I wanted to look gorgeous but still feel like myself and Elka definitely made me shine. Having Elka do my make up made me feel confident and polished. Elka emphasised my natural beauty rather than transforming me - I looked radiant and I still remember my husband's face as I walked down the aisle. It was important to me that amongst all the ceremony and fanciness he could recognise the woman he fell in love with. Elka's skills and attentiveness enhanced a most special moment in my life.
Bronwyn Mather
Elka, thank you so much for sharing in our wedding day…
The make-up looks you created for me, my mother, and my sisters, were just what we wanted. Being someone who rarely wears make-up, I didn’t want to look to “overdone”. The look you created was natural and soft, with a hint of glam and whimsy. From our first contact I felt listened to, and I loved the energy you brought to the trial and the big day. Not only did you nail the brief, but you truly helped to make me feel calm, confident, and absolutely beautiful. I am so glad we had you on our team.
Jenna Verhoeven
I had the pleasure of meeting Elka when she did my makeup when I was bridesmaid for a friend and I was thrilled with the result. As soon as I began planning my own wedding I knew I wanted to Elka to do my makeup again. Not only does she put you at ease with her lovely, happy personality she is truly an amazing makeup artist. I was unsure of exactly what I was after and Elka spent a lot of time questioning me and coming up with a look that was perfect for me.
On the day I felt that Elka created a beautiful, natural and long lasting look that made me look like the best possible version of myself. She also did a great job for all of my bridesmaids and was very efficient. We were all ready on time!
I would recommend Elka to anyone who wants to look and feel amazing on their big day.
Julia Murphy
Fun Fact - The dress I wore to the Oscars was my wedding dress!
The Oscar - a short story
It may be my fear of tall poppy syndrome (a real cultural phenomenon in Australia), but I've always hesitated to mention my Oscar. However, I showcase it here because it serves as a good indicator that you're in capable hands!
I’m not one for the spotlight; I generally prefer to keep things simple and focus on chasing experiences rather than flashy accolades. Yet in 2016, I had the thrilling and nerve-wracking honor of attending Hollywood's 'Night of Nights.' If you choose to book me for your wedding, feel free to ask me how I got caught up in Chrissy Teigen's dress!
Winning an Oscar changed my life, but not in the way many might expect. It didn't lead to moving to Hollywood or landing a ton of job offers. Instead, it gave me the courage to step back from the craziness of the film industry and pursue my dreams of starting a family and my own business.
Now, let's focus on what really matters: how I can help you bring your wedding vision to life.