Founded by Katie Gale, the unconventional collective is built on expression and authenticity
Hi! I'm Katie, owner and headline artist!
I'm a soft goth, elder emo with 9 years experience as a hair and makeup artist, 20 tattoos and counting plus the hearing of someone 3 times my age (thanks to my inability to listen to music at a normal volume), and I am a huge advocate for the alternative wedding scene! I’m based in Berkshire but travel all over the UK for my Nearlyweds.
Meet the Collective!
Meet the Collective!
Breakthrough Artists
Our Breakthrough Artists are established and dedicated artists, with a passion for authenticity and inclusivity. They are dedicated to education and growth, pushing boundaries in wedding hair and makeup.
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![A woman with bright red hair smiling and wearing a black t-shirt with a white skeletal hand making a rock on gesture.]()
Cassie
Lancashire
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![Close-up portrait of a young woman with blonde hair and red tips, wearing red lipstick, a black top with blue straps, and a silver necklace, smiling slightly against a dark background.]()
Jess
East Yorkshire
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![Close-up of a woman with multi-colored hair, makeup including eyeshadow and lipstick, wearing a black sweater with red accents.]()
Toni
Berkshire
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![A woman with short black hair and blue-tinted wavy hair wearing large, patterned eyeglasses and a black top, standing against a dark background.]()
Angela
West Midlands
Rising Stars
Our Rising Stars are fast-growing, passionate and eager artists ready to meet their Nearlyweds. Building confidence in their careers, these artists work with an unstoppable force!
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![Young woman with short blue and green hair, wearing glasses, multiple piercings, necklaces, and a black top with lace detail, smiling against a dark background.]()
Sira
South Yorkshire
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![A young woman with dark hair, wearing a black t-shirt, sitting against a dark textured background, with a subtle confident expression.]()
Tasha
Midlands
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![A woman with long black hair and tattoos wearing a black dress with pearl embellishments, standing in front of a beige curtain.]()
Shaunna
Devon
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![A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, styled with blonde bangs, is holding a set of makeup brushes and smiling. She has tattoos on her arms, winged eyeliner, and is wearing a black top and blazer, standing against a plain white background.]()
Edith
East Sussex
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![Woman sitting at a makeup vanity, smiling, with a mirror, makeup supplies, and a flower arrangement.]()
Heidi
North Wales
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![A woman with long reddish-brown hair, wearing red lipstick and a black embroidered jacket, sitting indoors near large windows with sunlight, in a room with wooden flooring and wall decor.]()
Claire
Kent
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![A young woman with wavy, red hair, wearing glasses, a black shirt, and a light green kimono with floral patterns, smiling outdoors with a blurred green background.]()
Anna
Essex
faqs
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Our founder, Katie, likes to think of herself as your hair and makeup matchmaker! She’ll help you to choose the best artist for your hair and makeup needs. If you’re leaning towards a specific artist based on their profile, then let us know in your enquiry!
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That’s the benefit of the Unconventional Collective! We have over 10 artists to choose from, which means there is more choice and availability for you! Upon receiving your enquiry, we’ll find out exactly who is free for your wedding day and let you know!
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We recommend you contact us as soon as you have booked your venue! We get booked up on average 18 months in advance, with September-November being our most booked out months.