shobabridals Her story, her philosophy
A top name in Singapore's Indian bridal industry
Agnes Sobha started her journey as a makeup artist in May 2002, working part time alongside a separate full time career. What began as a part time passion project gradually evolved into a full fledged career. Since 2017, she has worked as a full time freelance makeup artist, providing professional makeup services for a wide range of clients and occasions, including weddings, events, photoshoots and personal consultations.
Her work is driven by a strong commitment to enhancing natural beauty and helping every client feel confident and radiant. She runs her bridal styling business under the widely known handle @shobabridals, also listed as Agnes Shoba on some platforms.
Today, Agnes focuses mainly on bridal makeup and image styling. She specialises in traditional South Indian weddings, and also welcomes brides of every race and background.
Every ceremony, from start to finish
Over the years, Agnes has built out a complete suite of bridal and personal styling packages, so clients can book everything they need in one place.
Full bridal packages
South Indian temple, North Indian Moghul, and church wedding packages, each with HD makeup, hairdo, accessories and touch ups built in.
Reception, engagement & ROM
Evening glam for receptions, two outfit styling for engagements, and clean, elegant looks for Registry of Marriage.
Traditional ceremonies
Bangle and valaikappu ceremony packages, complete with saree tying, accessories and hairdo.
Personal & add on services
Personal makeovers, saree tying or outfit dressing on their own, groom makeup, and pre-wedding photoshoot styling.
Styled bridal shoots
Occasional concept bridal shoots, full creative direction from makeup and hair to theme and styling.
Formal training behind the artistry
What began as hands on, self taught skill in 2002 has been sharpened over the years with formal training.
Cosmoprof, Diploma in Professional Makeup Artistry
A structured diploma covering professional makeup artistry techniques, building on years of hands on bridal experience.
Make Up For Ever Academy
Further training at the Make Up For Ever Academy, refining long wear, HD and camera ready techniques used across every bridal package.
Never doing it alone
On wedding mornings, Agnes works alongside a small team of talented makeup assistants, so every bride, and her bridal party, is styled seamlessly and on time, even on the busiest ceremony days.
A complete bridal experience
Complete makeovers & hairdos
Personalised styling concepts that highlight each bride's natural features, ranging from classic Muhurtham looks to modern reception and church wedding aesthetics.
Saree draping & outfit dressing
Expert draping of traditional sarees and outfit dressing for gowns and lehengas, secure and comfortable throughout long ceremonies.
Bridal accessories
High grade traditional bridal accessories curated for South Indian, North Indian and Christian bridal looks, including pieces for bangle and valaikappu ceremonies.
Every ceremony, every tradition
Tailored styling for weddings, receptions, ROM, engagements, and traditional rituals like Sadangu, bangle and valaikappu ceremonies, for brides of any race or culture.
There's nothing Agnes loves more than dolling up a bride on her big day.
Every bride who sits in her chair gets her full heart, not just her hands. Agnes takes the time to understand what makes each bride feel most like herself, and works out what will genuinely look and feel best for her, rather than a one size fits all formula. Whatever it takes to get it right, she puts in the upmost effort, because a bride only gets one wedding day and it deserves nothing less than her best.
Over 2,000 finished looks, and counting
Agnes shares her finished bridal work on social media, with over 2,000 posts and counting. Scroll through her feed for a fuller glimpse of her talent and range.