Being a fully qualified beauty therapist, as well as a makeup artist + hair stylist, along with my photographer husband, I live and breath weddings. There is nothing I can't help with. With 20 years experience in the beauty industry and having owned an Ella Bache salon for 12 of those years, I take a holistic approach when it comes to skin and hair health.
Having a keen interest in nutrition, this allows me to give you the best advice when it comes to your skin and hair care in the lead up to the day so you feel your absolute best on the inside, and look your best on the outside. On the day, for me its about making you look incredible from all angles- balance and symmetry play a huge role for me as a perfectionist in my craft.
Having a keen interest in nutrition, this allows me to give you the best advice when it comes to your skin and hair care in the lead up to the day so you feel your absolute best on the inside, and look your best on the outside. On the day, for me its about making you look incredible from all angles- balance and symmetry play a huge role for me as a perfectionist in my craft.
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I am exclusively yours on your day, no rushing off to another bride. You are my sole focus and attention. My bridal hair and makeup packages are designed to be all inclusive so you don't need to worry about a thing! All you have to do, is sit in my chair with a glass of champagne and enjoy the beautiful wedding day that you have planned, unfold before your eyes.
My brides don't just have their stylist turn up on the wedding day. I am there through the whole process from beginning to end to give you the ultimate experience that extends well beyond just the wedding day. Apart from making me, my mum and sister look STUNNING on my wedding day, Michelle made the whole morning feel easy and breezy.
Reviews (9)
Yan Li
Dec 14, 2021
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Thank you Michelle for doing an amazing job with my hair and make up on my wedding day! I felt like such a beautiful bride. You and Kat brought such a positive energy and made the whole process from pre-wedding communication to the day itself completely stress free.
We also had Gavin Cato do the photography for our elopement and it was stunning. Team CATO all the way!
We also had Gavin Cato do the photography for our elopement and it was stunning. Team CATO all the way!
Terence Watson
Aug 10, 2021
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Michelle is a treasure; a one in a million person to find and get to know. She is a consummate professional, taking every bump, wiggle & jolt in both planning & execution in her stride. Her work is nothing short of outstanding; positively best in class. Her team all live and breathe her Everest-height expectations with ease & grace.
She will be an essential part of your wedding day, and you’ll be thankful every second.
She will be an essential part of your wedding day, and you’ll be thankful every second.
Kara Hooper
Jul 25, 2021
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I can't recommend Michelle Cato enough! Michelle is wonderfully kind, very friendly and extremely talented. Michelle made me look and feel amazing on my wedding day.
Corresponding with Michelle was a breeze. She's very professional, organised and always responded so quickly. Michelle was also very helpful when we had to move our wedding due to COVID.
Michelle's husband Gavin was our photographer (who was equally amazing!). Having 'Team Cato' at our wedding was really helpful. They are both industry experts and it's surprisingly useful to have a makeup artist/photographer husband and wife team
Corresponding with Michelle was a breeze. She's very professional, organised and always responded so quickly. Michelle was also very helpful when we had to move our wedding due to COVID.
Michelle's husband Gavin was our photographer (who was equally amazing!). Having 'Team Cato' at our wedding was really helpful. They are both industry experts and it's surprisingly useful to have a makeup artist/photographer husband and wife team
Kristen Gribble
Jun 27, 2021
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Michelle did both my hair and makeup on my wedding day and she far exceeded my expectations! She is absolutely amazing, an incredible hair and make up artist. She put me at ease instantly, she listened to what I wanted and went with it. She made me feel incredibly beautiful on my wedding day which I will be forever grateful for :) Highly recommended, anyone would be lucky to have her do your hair and make up :)
Donna-Lea Newcombe
Jun 16, 2021
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Michelle is truely an artist!
She made myself, my Maid of Honour and Bridesmaid feel so comfortable and was more than happy to change anything we requested.
Michelle captured my autumn vision perfectly and I could not be more happier with the outcome.
My Husband absolutely loved my hair and makeup (which literally lasted all day and night).
I wish I could book you everyday!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for making our day so special x
She made myself, my Maid of Honour and Bridesmaid feel so comfortable and was more than happy to change anything we requested.
Michelle captured my autumn vision perfectly and I could not be more happier with the outcome.
My Husband absolutely loved my hair and makeup (which literally lasted all day and night).
I wish I could book you everyday!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for making our day so special x
Emily Cole-Bergin
Apr 16, 2021
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I cannot recommend Michelle enough! I booked Michelle to do the hair styling for my recent wedding for myself, my bridesmaids and my mum.
My mum and the girls were over the moon with their hair, and I was honestly blown away by how good my hair looked! I felt like a goddess!! I wish I could have that hair all the time - I'm obsessed! She was also just an absolute joy to deal with and brought such a beautiful energy to the day.
My mum and the girls were over the moon with their hair, and I was honestly blown away by how good my hair looked! I felt like a goddess!! I wish I could have that hair all the time - I'm obsessed! She was also just an absolute joy to deal with and brought such a beautiful energy to the day.
Steph Generalis
Apr 04, 2021
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Michelle is an absolute superstar! I wish she could do my hair and makeup everyday 🤣
Apart from making me, my mum and sister look STUNNING on my wedding day, Michelle made the whole morning feel easy and breezy. She was so fun to be around and everything was timed perfectly.
She's a great listener and her hair and makeup skills are out of this world (I felt glamorous but still myself and nothing budged all night!)
Thank you Michelle! You're the best.
Apart from making me, my mum and sister look STUNNING on my wedding day, Michelle made the whole morning feel easy and breezy. She was so fun to be around and everything was timed perfectly.
She's a great listener and her hair and makeup skills are out of this world (I felt glamorous but still myself and nothing budged all night!)
Thank you Michelle! You're the best.
Amelia Dark
Oct 20, 2020
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I have known Michelle through being part of the industry and honestly could not have chosen a more dedicated, professional and talented hair and make-up artist for my wedding day.
I chose Michelle as I love her work, always creating that glamorous yet natural look for all her brides which was something I really wanted for myself. I gave very little direction and she created what I envisioned and more. She tailored each hair and make-up look for all my friends on the day and everyone was so happy with how they looked. I felt incredible and best of all had a really fun time getting ready with the
I chose Michelle as I love her work, always creating that glamorous yet natural look for all her brides which was something I really wanted for myself. I gave very little direction and she created what I envisioned and more. She tailored each hair and make-up look for all my friends on the day and everyone was so happy with how they looked. I felt incredible and best of all had a really fun time getting ready with the
Rachel Peljic
May 31, 2019
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A little late in posting this, but Michelle was absolutely amazing on my wedding day back in May, I couldn’t have a chosen a better person to be a part of my day! Through the whole process from booking to trial to the actual day she was super communicative and took the time to go through everything with me. My hair and makeup at the trial and on the day was exactly as I always imagined it, and it looked the same at the end of the night as when she first applied it. My bridesmaids loved their looks as well, and she was able to to find the perfect version of 'natural' for every individual person
