A bride and groom walk hand in hand through a Greek island village at golden hour, Lorella Giannini
Hair and make-up · Sydney, Australia

Lorella Giannini

Lorella Giannini is a bridal makeup artist with ten years of experience, based in North Bondi, Sydney from October to May and at Lake Como from June to September.

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Lorella Giannini

Lorella Giannini has worked as a makeup artist for ten years across fashion, special events and bridal commissions. She lives in North Bondi, Sydney, from October to May and moves to Lake Como in Italy for the European summer, which places her within easy reach of a run of weddings there while remaining open to bookings anywhere in the world.

Her look is natural and fresh-faced, with dewy skin and softly undone styling achieved with high-end products and a light touch. The aim is to bring out a bride's own features rather than cover them. Hairstyling can be added on request, though the core of her work is makeup.

“I create flawless, timeless looks for brides marrying around the world.”

Lorella Giannini, Founder and Bridal Makeup Artist

Her portfolio includes a chapel wedding on a Greek island, a château near Bordeaux, a palace wedding in Sweden, a countryside wedding in New South Wales, a South Asian multi-day wedding, an Indian destination wedding and a small barefoot elopement at Bondi. A bridal editorial with her makeup was published in Vogue Australia.

A full-day package keeps Lorella with the bride for touch-ups and one makeup change, for up to ten hours. She generally works alone and can bring in additional artists for larger bridal parties with notice, and makeup for pre-wedding or post-wedding photography can be booked as a separate session.

At a glance
Based in
Sydney
Destinations served
Lake Como, Sydney
How they work

From the first message to the day itself

  1. 01Enquiry

    Couples share the date, location and requirements, ideally three to six months ahead.

  2. 02Consultation and trial

    A personal consultation and a bridal trial let the couple explore styles and settle the look before the day.

  3. 03Booking

    A deposit confirms the date, with the balance due by the event day.

  4. 04The wedding day

    A full-day package stays with the bride through touch-ups and one makeup change, for up to ten hours.

Lorella Giannini

Gallery

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A bride and groom walk hand in hand through a Greek island village at golden hour, Lorella Giannini+35View Gallery Zeenia and her groom, styled in a bridal saree for their multi-day wedding. Photograph: Justin Aaron, Lorella Giannini

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Reviews

What couples say

5.0 6 reviews
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The best version of myself

Lorella made me feel absolutely radiant on my wedding day. I felt like the best version of myself, effortlessly beautiful and completely confident. She has this rare ability to enhance your natural features while still making you stand out in all the right ways. The final look blew everyone away. I can't recommend Lorella enough!

Salima JivaniJuly 10, 2025
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Amazed by her talent

Lorella did my hair and makeup for an on-camera event, and I was amazed by her talent. She understood the brief perfectly and delivered a polished, elegant look that wasn't overdone, just right. I only wish I had found her for my wedding! I received so many compliments, and she worked incredibly quickly and professionally. Without question, some of the best hair and makeup I've ever had. Thank you, Lorella!

Jemma CuttingJuly 10, 2025
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I can't recommend her enough

Lorella worked her magic on my best friend's mum, auntie, nan, and every single one of them looked stunning. From the ages of 37 to 84, she made each woman feel confident, beautiful, and truly herself. She has a gift for creating a flawless, natural finish. I can't recommend her enough if you're after timeless elegance and heartfelt service.

Charlotta BacklundJuly 10, 2025
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Lorella is incredibly talented and was such a pleasure to work with on my wedding day. The makeup she did for my bridesmaids and mum was flawless and so complimentary to each of their individual features - she made everyone feel confident and beautiful. Lorella has a lovely and calming presence, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I will 100% work with Lorella again for future events, and will be recommending her to all my friends for bridal/event makeup!

Madeleine SunApril 9, 2026 · Lorella Giannini website
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If I could give Lorella more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. She was an absolute joy to have by my side on the most important day of my life. From the moment she arrived, she brought such a warm, and positive energy that immediately put me at ease. Her talent is incredible. She listened carefully to exactly what I wanted and created the most beautiful, natural, long-lasting bridal look. My makeup stayed flawless due to her touch ups all day and night, through hugs, dinner, and dancing. She uses high-quality products, and you can really see and feel the difference. She was professional, kind, patient, and genuinely cared about making me feel my absolute best. I couldn't have imagined a better makeup artist for my wedding. Lorella is simply the best, and I would recommend her wholeheartedly to any bride. Thank you, Lorella, for making me feel so beautiful and confident, I will always be grateful.

Eliane BoreelJuly 21, 2026 · Lorella Giannini website
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Review

I couldn’t recommend Lorella highly enough! She did my hair and makeup for my wedding day, and I couldn’t have been happier with the results. She was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Not only did she make me feel beautiful and confident, but she was also so lovely, professional and easy to work with. My hair and makeup were exactly what I had hoped for, and I received so many compliments throughout the day! So many of our guests commented on how beautiful both looked, which really says it all. She also did my little daughter’s hair, and it looked absolutely gorgeous! Everything lasted beautifully throughout the day, and I still felt amazing hours later. Thank you so much, Lorella, for making me feel so special on such an important day. I’m so happy I chose you and would recommend you to any bride without hesitation!

Tamara VarelaOctober 11, 2026 · Lorella Giannini website
Where they work

Based in Sydney, serving Lake Como, Sydney

North Bondi, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Their base
  • Venues nearby
What they do

Services and fees

Bridal

  • Natural, fresh-faced bridal makeup
  • Editorial bridal looks
  • South Asian and multicultural bridal makeup
  • Bridal makeup trial, with a consultation beforehand

Additional

  • Hairstyling on request
  • Makeup for pre-wedding or post-wedding shoots
  • Additional artists for larger bridal parties
  • Makeup and hairstyling for bridesmaids, mothers and guests
  • Destination weddings across Europe and beyond
Fees
Bridal makeupDepends on date, location and requirements
On request
Full-day packageUp to ten hours, with touch-ups and one makeup change
On request
TravelLocal travel in her main service area is included; transport outside it is covered by the couple
Varies by location
Bridal partyFour to six people on her own; additional artists for larger groups at extra cost
On request
DepositBalance due by the event day; payment through Wise
Required with the booking
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Questions couples ask

Before you write to them

What does Lorella specialise in?

Natural, fresh-faced bridal makeup with dewy skin and softly undone styling, built on ten years of experience across fashion, events and bridal work.

Where is she based?

North Bondi, Sydney, from October to May, and Lake Como, Italy, from June to September. She is available for destination weddings worldwide all year.

Does she do hair as well as makeup?

Hairstyling is available on request alongside the makeup, though her core service is makeup.

How far ahead should I book?

At least three to six months ahead is recommended, particularly in peak season, although she will try to accommodate later requests.

Does she stay for the whole day?

A full-day package includes staying with the bride for touch-ups and one makeup change, for up to ten hours.

Can she cover a pre-wedding or post-wedding shoot?

Yes, as a separate session for makeup and hairstyling.

Can she work with a larger bridal party?

She usually works alone and can look after four to six people depending on the schedule. For larger groups she arranges extra artists with advance notice and at additional cost.

Does she travel for destination weddings?

Yes. Her portfolio includes weddings in Greece, France, Sweden and India. Local travel is included, and travel further afield is costed during booking.

Does she charge for travel?

It depends on the location. Travel within her main service area is included; for places outside it, transport such as fuel, flights or taxis between locations is covered or reimbursed by the couple, and she gives a travel estimate during booking.

How many people can she look after on one wedding day?

On her own she can do the makeup for four to six people, depending on the schedule. For a larger party she brings in additional artists with advance notice, at an extra cost.

Does she work before and after the wedding day?

Yes. She does makeup and hairstyling for pre-wedding and post-wedding shoots, booked separately from the wedding day.

How do deposits and payment work?

A deposit confirms the booking and the balance is due by the event day. She accepts payment through Wise.

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