26 June 2026 • Royal Dubrovnik Resort, Croatia
Some wedding mornings stay with you long after you’ve packed away your kit. Bec and Gerard’s destination wedding in Dubrovnik was one of those days.
Their celebrations began with a welcome party at Banje Beach Club, followed by their wedding at Royal Dubrovnik Resort. With photographs in the Old Town and an outdoor ceremony and reception, Bec’s makeup needed to look beautiful in the sunshine and last well into the evening.
I was so honoured to travel from Perth, Australia to Dubrovnik, Croatia to be part of it all.
Finding the right bridal look
I loved being part of Bec’s celebrations, from her hens and civil ceremony in Perth to her welcome party in Dubrovnik.
For the wedding day, we chose something softer than some of her previous looks: barely any eyeshadow, softly defined eyes and fresh, glowing skin. It felt polished and bridal, while still feeling exactly like her.
For destination brides, that process can begin before we meet in person. We’ll discuss your preferences and inspiration ahead of your booking, then use your bridal makeup preview the evening before the wedding to bring everything together and make any adjustments.
Bec’s soft, glowy bridal makeup
A little bridal party fussing over Bec, with brushes, fans and plenty of laughter before her Dubrovnik wedding.
We built Bec’s eye look around soft brown eyeliner, fluffy lashes and a bright inner corner. The liner and lashes gave her eyes definition, with minimal eyeshadow keeping the overall finish soft.
For her complexion, we created my signature flawless, glowy skin, with a little more blush and less bronzer than her previous looks. This balanced beautifully with her subtle tan, keeping her bridal makeup fresh, softly sculpted and radiant.
Her lip combination was Make Up For Ever’s Wherever Walnut liner, Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk lipstick and Maybelline Lifter Gloss in shade 002. I buffed the liner into her lips for a more natural finish, then added gloss to soften the matte lipstick and give that comfortable, hydrated, “your lips but better” look.
Bec was such a beautiful bride and I am so happy she trusted me with her wedding day vision.
Makeup made to last through the Croatian summer
With pre-ceremony photographs in Dubrovnik’s Old Town under the sun, longevity was a big part of my approach.
For Bec’s base, I used Dior Backstage foundation, then set it with Huda Beauty Easy Bake loose powder and Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish powder. To bring back that soft, luminous glow, I used the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette Volume I and Luminous Light finishing powder.
I layered the cream and powder formulas from Patrick Ta’s Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush in She’s Blushing for a softly flushed finish that would hold throughout the celebrations. I then misted Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray over the makeup to melt the powders together, before finishing with L’Oréal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist to lock it all in.
I did a very quick touch-up after everyone was back at the resort before Bec walked down the aisle. After that, her makeup lasted all night, with just the occasional lip touch-up.
As much as I love creating a beautiful look, knowing it held up through the photographs, ceremony and celebrations is just as satisfying.
A wedding morning full of care and laughter
Alongside Bec, I had the pleasure of doing makeup for Jess, Ali, her cousin Elyse and her sister Mich. It was such a fun group to spend the morning with.
I scheduled Bec second-last so we could enjoy her bridal makeup appointment without it feeling rushed. By the time she sat down, the room was mostly empty and calm, giving us a little space to focus on her. There were still a few fun, silly moments with the bridal party to keep the good vibes rolling!
Bec also arranged water, coffee, juice and breakfast to be brought to the room for me to pick at throughout the morning. It was such a thoughtful gesture, and I was so grateful.
Those little moments of kindness, laughter and trust are a huge part of what makes this work so special to me.
Planning your own European destination wedding?
If you’re looking for flawless, glowy bridal makeup and a calm presence on your wedding morning, I’d love to hear about your plans.
I’m taking enquiries for destination wedding makeup across Europe from June to August 2027, including Italy, France, Spain and beyond.
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Ciao for now,
Sherri x
Photography: Antonijo Ćatipović
