Gentofte has a calm, leafy rhythm that I love for a wedding morning: quiet residential streets, big gardens and the water of Gentofte Lake only a short walk from many homes. It is the kind of place where getting ready feels unhurried, and that is exactly the mood I like to build around a bride.
What does a Gentofte wedding morning usually look like?
Most brides here get ready at home, at their parents’ house or in a family villa with a garden. These are lovely settings: generous rooms, large windows and often a quiet corner where we can set up a chair facing the daylight. I bring everything I need, so you only have to choose the room. If the family home is busy with relatives, a bedroom upstairs usually works perfectly as a calm studio for the morning.
Which look suits a green, residential setting?
Gentofte invites a fresh, skin-first approach. I like a luminous base, softly defined brows, a touch of warmth on the cheeks and lashes that open the eyes without looking heavy. For hair, think soft romantic curls, a low textured bun or a relaxed half-up style with a few flowers from the garden. If you want more drama for the evening, we can plan a slightly deeper lip or a sleeker finish that still feels like you.
Any practical tips for photos by Gentofte Lake?
A short walk by Gentofte Sø can give beautiful, natural portraits among the trees. A few things help:
- Plan the walk in softer light, ideally not in the harshest midday sun.
- Bring flat shoes for the paths and change once you are in position.
- Choose a hairstyle with some structure if there is a breeze off the water.
- Keep a small touch-up kit with blotting papers and your lip colour.
As I also work as a wedding photographer, I always think about how the makeup will read in daylight and on camera.
How do I book my Gentofte wedding morning?
Send me a message on WhatsApp or by email with your date, the address area and how many people are getting ready. A trial, early starts and all-day touch-ups are available on request, and travel outside Copenhagen is priced on request too. You can see every option on my prices page, and more about the region on my Greater Copenhagen page.
Local questions
Do you come to private homes in Gentofte?
Yes. I am a mobile makeup artist and hairstylist, so I come to your home, your parents' house or wherever you are getting ready in Gentofte.
How much is bridal makeup and hair in Gentofte?
Bridal Makeup & Hair is €300, and Makeup or Hair alone is €180 each. Travel outside Copenhagen is priced on request.
Can you also do makeup for my mother and bridesmaids?
Of course. Guest Makeup & Hair is €200, and Makeup or Hair alone is €120 per person.
