Hunter Valley Weddings
Bridal Hair & Makeup at Circa 1876
Mobile bridal hair and makeup for your Circa 1876 wedding in the Hunter Valley, Amanda travels to you.
Award-winning artist with 18+ years experience. Enquire today.
Wedding Diaries Editor’s Choice Award
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Circa 1876 Wedding venue
Bridal Hair & Makeup at Circa 1876
Circa 1876 at The Convent is one of those Hunter Valley venues I genuinely love working near. The heritage homestead, the vines rolling away in every direction, the sense of a place steeped in history, it creates a wedding atmosphere that’s romantic in a way that feels earned rather than manufactured. Bridal hair and makeup at Circa 1876 and The Convent is a privilege, and I never take that lightly. As a mobile artist, I travel to your accommodation on the morning of your wedding. Circa 1876 is set in the heart of Pokolbin, which means there’s beautiful accommodation all around it, from vineyard villas and country homesteads to charming cottages tucked into the vines. You stay where you love, and I come to you.
Getting Ready Near Circa 1876 and at The Convent
I’ve spent a lot of time in the Pokolbin corridor over the years - working at The Convent, Bimbadgen, Hunter Valley Gardens, and many other venues in this stretch of the Hunter. I know the accommodation, the roads, the morning light, and the logistical realities of a Pokolbin wedding morning intimately. That local knowledge genuinely helps me serve you better. For Circa 1876 weddings, the getting-ready location is usually at The Convent itself, but properties on Broke Road, McDonalds Road, and along the Pokolbin Valley offer some of the region’s most beautiful bridal-morning settings - think views across the vines, morning sun streaming through large windows, and that particular Hunter Valley stillness before a day begins. I’ve worked in many of them and they’re consistently wonderful.
The Bridal Look at Circa 1876
The heritage aesthetic of Circa 1876 lends itself beautifully to romantic, softly feminine looks - think loose waves, floral-accented updos, dewy or luminous skin finishes. But I follow your lead entirely. If your vision is more modern and editorial against that beautiful backdrop, I love that challenge too. What I bring to every wedding near Circa 1876 is technical skill developed over nearly two decades of bridal work, a genuine love of this region and its light, and a morning presence that is calm, warm, and focused entirely on you. Airbrush makeup is part of my service, no extra charge. For an outdoor Audrey Wilkinson ceremony under the Hunter Valley sky, it’s a particularly good choice. You can read my google review for Circa 1876 here.
What I Do
Circa 1876 Bridal Hair & Makeup That Lasts All Day
Bridal Hair Styling
Classic upstyles, romantic waves, braids, half-up styles and everything in between, tailored to your dress, Circa 1876 Wedding venue and personality.
Bridal Makeup & Airbrush
Flawless, long-wearing bridal makeup using luxury professional products. Traditional and airbrush options, lashes always included.
Bridesmaids & Bridal Party
Bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and groom, flower girls, every member of your party looked after beautifully.
Mobile, I Come to You
I travel to your home, hotel or The Convent accommodation. No driving on your wedding morning, just calm, relaxed preparation wherever you’re getting ready.
Our Work
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What Brides Are Saying
★★★★★
Amanda is an amazing stylist! I am so glad I chose her for my wedding! She came to my home and made my bridesmaids and I feel the most beautiful we have in our lives! Would recommend Bellus to everyone!
★★★★★
The team at bellus made me feel like a star on my wedding day. I asked for a hair and makeup package and boy did they deliver. No request of mine was a hassle. My hair and makeup was on point and exactly how I wanted it. The service I received made me want to become a ongoing customer for routine hair colours and cuts. Would never look back, thanks bellus!
★★★★★
Always great work and service. I would recommend Amanda to anyone.
Limited Dates Available
Your Circa 1876 Wedding Day Starts Here
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Circa 1876 questions
Circa 1876 Wedding FAQs
Can you travel to Circa 1876 for my wedding?
Yes, I travel to your accommodation near Circa 1876 or anywhere in the Pokolbin area. I know this part of the Hunter Valley very well.
Do you cater for the full bridal party?
Yes - I work through the full group, from bridesmaids to mothers of the bride and groom, finishing with you. We build a timeline that fits everyone comfortably.
Is a trial necessary for a Circa 1876 wedding?
I strongly recommend it. Trials take place at my Cameron Park studio and give us the chance to perfect your look in a relaxed setting before the wedding day.
What's the airbrush makeup option?
Airbrush is part of my bridal makeup service at no extra cost. It's long-lasting, beautiful in photos, and ideal for outdoor ceremony conditions.
How much does hair and makeup cost for a Circa 1876 wedding?
Bridal hair and makeup at Circa 1876 is $320 for the bride and $300 for each bridesmaid, lashes and airbrushing included. Hunter Valley bookings carry a travel fee of $150 to $200 depending on where you are staying, and there is a minimum of three people for hair and makeup. A bride with two bridesmaids at Circa 1876 is from $1,070.

