5.0
Praised by couples for:
Bridal Makeup
Hair Styling
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FULLY BOOKED FOR 2026
NY, NJ, PA, & CT
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Gillian and her team truly are incredible! From the very first time I contacted Gillian, she was responsive, answered all of my questions quickly, and always made me feel so taken care of.
On the day of the wedding, she and her team showed up and SHOWED OUT! Every single one of my bridesmaids looked like they had stepped straight off of Pinterest, and as the bride, I have never felt more truly stunning and beautiful while still feeling completely like myself. That was so important to me, and they absolutely nailed it!
Beyond how talented they are, Gillian and her team were such a fun part of our getting-ready experience. They jammed with us, laughed with us, and genuinely felt like they were there to celebrate the day with us—not just do our hair and makeup and leave. They brought such a fun energy to the morning!
If you want a professional, talented, responsive team who will listen to you and your bridesmaids and make sure everyone feels amazing, pick Alchemy. You will NOT be disappointed!
Alaina D.
5.0
Gillian & her team were AMAZING! From our very first consultation it was clear her attention to detail was unmatched - from ordering me perfect hair extensions, to nailing my bridesmaids’ individual hair and makeup preferences to being thoughtful about allergies. She was incredibly professional and communicative throughout the entire process while still being so much fun to work with and bringing the best vibes to the wedding morning. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to have with us on such an important day, and everyone looked and felt absolutely beautiful!
Jess N.
5.0
Gillian Curley
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AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Alchemy Weddings is a collective of vastly skilled hair and makeup artists in the Hudson Valley.
Accommodating any bridal party size, we work together to create a seamless experience and ensure every client feels beautiful and confident.
Specializing in natural + soft makeup and boho + romantic hairstyling. Our ultimate goal is for our brides/marriers to still look and feel like themselves on their wedding day.
Our passion is evident in the work we produce. With a diverse range of expertise, any desired look can be achieved. We use top of the line products to ensure your hair & makeup lasts all day and night.
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Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2023.
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Meet the team
Gillian Curley
Owner & Lead Makeup Artist
As a professional hair and makeup artist for over 8 years, my ultimate goal is making each person who sits in my chair feel comfortable in their own skin. Accentuating natural beauty and features while not feeling overloaded with product. Specializing in natural & soft glam, combined with the vast expertise of my hair team, creating long lasting results that are unique and tailored to each person.
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This hair and makeup team is consistently praised for professionalism, responsiveness, and creating a calm, fun getting-ready vibe. They deliver natural, soft‑glam looks that photograph beautifully and hold up through heat, dancing, and tears while flattering varied skin types. Organized, punctual, and reasonably priced, they come highly recommended.Review photos
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Alaina D
5.0
Gillian and her team truly are incredible! From the very first time I contacted Gillian, she was responsive, answered all of my questions quickly, and always made me feel so taken ...
care of.
On the day of the wedding, she and her team showed up and SHOWED OUT! Every single one of my bridesmaids looked like they had stepped straight off of Pinterest, and as the bride, I have never felt more truly stunning and beautiful while still feeling completely like myself. That was so important to me, and they absolutely nailed it!
Beyond how talented they are, Gillian and her team were such a fun part of our getting-ready experience. They jammed with us, laughed with us, and genuinely felt like they were there to celebrate the day with us—not just do our hair and makeup and leave. They brought such a fun energy to the morning!
If you want a professional, talented, responsive team who will listen to you and your bridesmaids and make sure everyone feels amazing, pick Alchemy. You will NOT be disappointed!
Jess N
5.0
Gillian & her team were AMAZING! From our very first consultation it was clear her attention to detail was unmatched - from ordering me perfect hair extensions, to nailing my bride...
smaids’ individual hair and makeup preferences to being thoughtful about allergies. She was incredibly professional and communicative throughout the entire process while still being so much fun to work with and bringing the best vibes to the wedding morning. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to have with us on such an important day, and everyone looked and felt absolutely beautiful!
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Katie B
5.0
I booked Alchemy Weddings for my wedding on June 27, 2026, at The Garrison, and I am eternally grateful that I did. I had a BIG wedding party—18 women getting ready—and they made t...
he morning SO stress-free. The vibes were excellent. They are also SO talented. I knew from my trial that I was in safe hands.
I loved my wedding hair and makeup more than my wildest dreams. I felt like myself, but also the most beautiful version of myself. All of my bridesmaids gushed about them as well, and everyone sincerely loved their hair and makeup! This was also a summer wedding, and despite the heat, my hair and makeup lasted all night!!
Truly, they are the best out there!!!!!!!
Patrick H
5.0
Believe me when I say this: you want Alchemy to be there for your wedding day. Gillian is a gem to work with from start to finish, and Lindsay is one of the sweetest angels on eart...
h. We had a bonus friend with Marissa, who handled the day with such positivity and light. ☀️
From booking to wedding day, these ladies were nothing short of amazing. Trial day brought such attention to detail and a goal of making me feel every bit as beautiful and special as I could as a bride. Gillian and Lindsay were so kind and welcoming, I knew from the moment I walked in the door I made the right decision booking with them. Even with chaos and back and forth leading up to the big day, Gillian responded with all the patience and kindness in the world.
And wedding day? There’s nothing more I could have asked for. All 3 of these wonderful humans showed up ready to tackle the day with complete expertise. They brought a sense of love, dedication, and calmness I only could have dreamed of in the middle of wedding-getting-ready whirlwinds. They helped with every little detail - even those beyond the expectations of hair and makeup artists. They wanted me to feel beautiful, comfortable, and ready for my big day - and trust me, they did exactly that. They far exceeded our hopes, even with a schedule of myself (the bride), my mom, the groom’s mom, and 4 ten-year-old girls. Alchemy Weddings is INCREDIBLE, and honestly makes me wish I could get married a second time just to have that experience all over again!!
Christina G
5.0
I was so nervous about getting my hair and makeup done on my wedding day because I've always had negative experiences with other vendors. Gillian and Lauren at Alchemy Weddings did...
an absolutely beautiful job on my hair & makeup. It was the first time I was genuinely 100% happy with my hair & makeup with no edits!! My bridesmaids, mom, and mother-in-law all looked absolutely stunning and had no complaints. They made the morning feel very calm and I would definitely recommend them to all brides!
Kendall P
5.0
Gillian and her team helped create an easy-going stress-free morning for me and my bridesmaids. Everyone was so happy with their hair and makeup and Gillian was so communicative th...
roughout the whole process! Highly recommend!
Olivia H
5.0
We loved having Gillian and Lindsay as our Hair/Makeup artists at my wedding - they were so comfortable and fun to be around! My trial with Gillian was incredibly easy, light, and ...
she is incredibly knowledgeable about wedding makeup and how to make you look and feel your best. If you're looking to feel amazing on your wedding day but still feel somewhat natural, I couldn't recommend Alchemy more!
Chelsey A
5.0
Gillian and her team were such a joy to work with and I would highly recommend them to everyone looking for a soft glam/natural look!! I scheduled a trial with Gillian and Marissa ...
and they were just the sweetest! I came with inspiration photos and they were super attentive and really delivered on the look that I wanted.
Throughout the whole wedding planning process, Gillian would reply to any concerns I had almost immediately. My mom has dementia and was going back and forth on whether she wanted hair and makeup for the wedding day. Once I told Gillian about this she was so understanding and accommodating!
On my wedding day, Gillian and her team showed up on time and got straight to work. They made time in the schedule to accommodate my mom and even had time to do touch ups on everyone before they left! My hair and makeup looked flawless all night - even with me dancing all night!! All of my girls LOVED their hair and makeup too! I couldn’t recommend them more! 10/10
Paul D
5.0
Gillian and Lindsay are so amazing and talented at what they do! They arrived with there team early to set up and ran on time for every girl! I honestly cried once i saw the final ...
result of my hair and makeup! It truly didn’t feel like i had makeup on my face but my makeup was absolutely stunning! They were well prepared, clean and professional! All of my bridesmaid looked amazing and they all loved their hair and makeup. They brought such good energy. 10/10 !!!!
Stephanie C
5.0
Gillian and Lindsay did a fantastic job with my hair and makeup. They both arrived early and brought such a calm energy, which was so appreciated at the start of a busy day. Everyt...
hing ran smoothly and I never once felt rushed.
I absolutely loved how everything turned out and I felt amazing! One of the reasons I chose Gillian was because she’s so responsive and attentive. She always took the time to answer my questions and was endlessly patient throughout the process.10 out of 10! I couldn’t recommend them more!
Chloe C
5.0
Gil and her team did an absolutely outstanding job on my Bridal Party and I! I’ve known Jill for several years now and she has been incredibly professional and helpful the entire t...
ime! She was very receptive to inspiration photos I showed her and was sure to make everyone feel seen with their requests for their looks! I felt like a princess on my wedding day after Jill gave me a beautiful natural look! Her entire team made myself and the rest of my wedding party feel beautiful! I could not have asked for a better experience for myself and the women I love the most. not only are the prices incredibly reasonable, but the quality of the services is unmatched! My makeup and lashes lasted throughout the entire day and through many tears! I truly cannot recommend Gil and her team enough!!🩷🩷🩷
Amanda H
5.0
The best team you could ask for!! Literally so glad I put my trust in them and they made me feel gorgeous on my wedding day. I had 10 girls get ready and we were on time and lookin...
g amazing. They were on time, VERY responsive to literally anything I emailed about and so on top of everything. Prices were best in the area as well!
Gabrielle G
5.0
I can't say enough good things about working with Gillian and Kaelyn! Gillian did most of the communication in facilitating hair services for me and my bridesmaids on the big day....
She is very kind, quick to respond, and professional. I had a hair trial at their salon and found Kaelyn to be equally as kind, fun, and professional to work with! I really loved that Kaelyn was so cool about me having cochlear implants and needing to take them off for portions of hair styling - to feel that comfort and security with a disability means the world! My hair trial was gorgeous and she was super receptive to any tweaks I wanted to make as well as understanding what I wanted while I tried to find the words to describe it! The day of, my hair looked STUNNING. My girls looked gorgeous and all 6 of them had completely different styles - low ponies, braided updos, curls - and Kaelyn made each girl look amazing. The styles held through the heat and photos and just an overall long day. I felt stunning and couldn't have asked for things to go any smoother on the big day either - communication, punctuality, fun chatter, and delivering incredible hair! Highly recommend.
Elizabeth T
5.0
Gillian is the perfect make up artist to work with, she is super professional but has the perfect laid back attitude to keep you calm on the big day. She made it so easy to trust h...
er and let her do her thing and my make up came out flawless. I can't recommend her enough.
Rylie S
5.0
Alchemy weddings was by far one of the best vendors used for my wedding. I was planning a wedding in Connecticut from Colorado and Gillian made the whole process seamless. From the...
very first time I talked with Gillian I knew that we would be in good hands. Gillian answered all of my questions quickly, she jumped through hoops to make sure the day would go smoothly, and overall made me feel at ease. Our team the day of was Gillian, Lindsay, and Jac. They were calm, fun, and overall enhanced the vibe in our bridal suite. As far as their hair and makeup services. They absolutely rocked it! As a bride that does not wear any makeup day to day and
rarely does her hair, they made me feel so beautiful while still feeling like myself. They
absolutely captured my vision and my bridesmaids all said the same. If you are thinking about using Alchemy weddings for your wedding, DO IT!
Aneta S
5.0
Alchemy Weddings was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding day! From our very first interaction, Gillian was responsive, attentive, and so much fun to collaborate with. ...
She truly understood the soft, boho glam look I was going for and her work was absolutely beautiful - all of the bridesmaids and moms loved their looks! She specializes in a softer look but did one full glam for us and it came out gorgeous!
Gillian did a phenomenal job with acne/scar skin and also worked wonders on mature skin, making everyone feel confident and radiant. Lindsay, who did the hair, was equally fantastic! She created soft, romantic, and elegant styles that were exactly what I envisioned. It’s clear that both Gillian and Lindsay truly love what they do, and it shines through in their work.
On the day of, Gillian & Lindsay were a seamless part of the getting-ready process, chatting and laughing with the whole group. I couldn't have asked for a better beauty team to help me feel confident and beautiful on my special day. Alchemy Weddings is a true gem and I highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding!
Gretchen M
5.0
First of all ladies- women owned business 💪 Gillian and Kaleyn were phenomenal. They were prompt, kind, they made everyone feel at ease and most importantly they took care of my l...
adies and we looked STUNNING. I can’t recommend enough ❤️♥️❤️
Carly G
5.0
I’m so thankful that Gillian, Mariah and the team were a part of my wedding day. As someone who doesn’t usually get their hair and makeup done professionally, I was looking all ove...
r for a beauty team that specialized in a “natural” style that looked good in person and photographed well, and that’s exactly what I got! (even my hair held up through a night of dancing!) Another big plus was how the makeup looked on mature skin, everyone looked and felt SO beautiful. The whole team was on time the morning of, and we ended up running ahead of schedule (there were 11 of us) the vibe of the day was chill, relaxing and I’m so thankful that. The whole team is so talented so be sure to check them out!
Ryan W
5.0
Gillian and Lindsay were the dynamic duo! Gillian is such a talented makeup artist. I asked for a natural look at the trial that we did and she executed it perfectly for the trial ...
and the big day. Lindsay absolutely crushed it on everyone’s hair. She provided the exact whimsical look I was going for and I couldn’t have been happier. I got so many compliments on my hair and makeup at my wedding, I was so satisfied with their service. Gillian was so easy to communicate with, she is professional and very easy to work with. I definitely recommend Alchemy Weddings for your big day!
Rachel S
5.0
I am so grateful to Gillian and her team for their work with me and my bridesmaids on my wedding day. Starting from my trial day up to my wedding, I felt heard and comfortable and ...
my mother and bridesmaids all felt the same. Gillian did my makeup and Mariah did my hair, and they did a great job accentuating my features while enabling me to still feel like myself. Gillian brought two additional stylists on my wedding day and coordinated a smooth, organized schedule for my 10 bridesmaids and my mom. And we had a great time!
I would highly recommend Gillian to anyone planning their wedding or other event without any hesitation!
Lauren S
5.0
I'm still in awe of what a fantastic job Gillian and co did! I cannot express enough what an amazing professional she is. The hair and makeup trial helped me realize that I wanted ...
to change my look, and she dedicated so much of herself to helping me find a look that worked with my dress and vibe. I was so happy with how my bridesmaids and I looked. Thank you Gillian!
Jeremy B
5.0
The hair and makeup services they provided on our wedding day were spectacular, personal, and absolutely executed our shared vision
Emily M
5.0
One of the best and easiest decisions of my wedding planning! Gillian Curley Beauty truly made my wedding feel so glamorous and natural at the same time, I cannot thank them enough...
. Highly recommend to anyone who does not normally wear makeup or is concerned about going too heavy. Their makeup felt clean and breathable all day!
Lauren S
5.0
Picking Gill Curley Beauty to do not only my hair and makeup but my bridesmaids and mothers was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. Gillian is an incredible makeup art...
ist that gave me exactly what I asked for and I can’t thank her and Mariah, my hairstylist, for making me look so beautiful! Gillian’s whole team was so professional and easy to work with, I would suggest them to everyone! Thank you again Gill for making myself and my bridal party look so stunning!
Keri L
5.0
I had the greatest experience with Gill and her team. She made me and all of my bridesmaids look and feel so beautiful. I did not go in with any reference pictures and just a very ...
general idea of what I wanted and she knocked it out of the park. She also helped to create a calm atmosphere. Nothing felt rushed and we even finished earlier than expected. Absolutely recommend
Kate Ann G
5.0
Gillian and her team were amazing! From the trial to my wedding day, working with them was so easy. Gillian and her team arrived early and finished early the day of my wedding. My ...
bridal party and I loved how our hair and make up turned out. Our make up stayed on all night and our hair stayed in place perfectly. I can’t recommend Gillian enough. Thank you so much for your amazing service!!!
Candace K
5.0
Gill and her team (Mariah and Amanda) did such an amazing job with our hair and makeup for my husband and I’s wedding back in January!! Gill and Mariah took their time at the trial...
and really got the big picture of what I wanted. Natural makeup look and a simple but beautiful hair style with a clip. They exceeded all expectations and adapted to any changes that were needed . Their pricing is more than reasonable and the quality of the makeup they use is by far one of the best. Stayed on the whole night and my face didn’t feel caked . Same with my hair Mariah made sure that everything stayed in place the whole night and it did!! Couldn’t ask for anything better. Everyone kept complimenting me and the whole bridal party on how beautiful we looked! Thank you guys for everything! ❤️❤️
Erin M
5.0
I cannot recommend Gillian and her team enough! I booked her for my August wedding for around 12 women and they were phenomenal. The team was professional, even arriving at my venu...
e before the party did and were set up before we got there. They matched the energy of the bridal party and made the entire morning before my wedding more of an event than just getting ready. The hair and makeup for my bridesmaids and myself was perfect - everyone looked gorgeous but not overdone. My hair was done by Mariah and it was even better than how I envisioned it. I have thick hair prone to frizz and it stayed in gentle waves all night. Thanks to Gillian, Mariah, and their whole team for helping to make my wedding even more special!
J A
5.0
Gillian and Mariah were absolutely amazing. Gillian did my makeup perfectly. It lasted all night. Mariah did my hair beautifully. My girls were so happy.
Kirsten G
5.0
Gill and Mariah did an absolutely amazing job for my june wedding. They were fun to get ready with, incredible with the schedule, and the end result was stunning. They worked with ...
everyone individually to make sure they got their desired look. No matter what the hair texture, Mariah handled it with ease. Gill gave me my perfect wedding day natural beauty look I wanted. She had lashes ready to go for everyone. Perfection. Would recommend them to anyone!
Allison R
5.0
Gill and Kaelyn did an amazing job with mine and my bridesmaids makeup. The are both so talented ❤️
Mary H
5.0
Gill is by far the best makeup artist I've been to. She's incredibly kind, hardworking, and talented for the cost (she was much more affordable than most of the artists I'd looked ...
into). She's so organized and had no problem being flexible with time/scheduling and makeup / hair needs. She was always in communication and I never once felt worried about my service. Hiring her and her friend to do our hair and makeup for our wedding was the most seamless experiences of my life and I am so thankful I had her there to beautify my girls and me.
I liked her so much before and during the wedding/planning process, I reached out to get my hair done by her even months after the wedding. She was one of the best services I hired for my wedding, and I would 100% recommend her to everyone and anyone looking for a makeup artist. I really cannot say enough wonderful things about Gill. You will not regret having her on your team.
Rebecca C
5.0
Gill is unbelievably talented. I’ve never had my makeup done professionally before so I was a little nervous going in for my wedding makeup trial, but she blew my expectations out ...
of the water! She nailed the photo inspiration I showed her. I brought my mom with me to the trial; she initially didn’t want her makeup done but changed her mind after seeing Gill’s amazing work! On my wedding day, Gill was early and did such a great job with everyone’s makeup. She did makeup for me, my mom, my MIL, my grandma and my MOH. Everyone felt absolutely amazing and looked stunning! Gill is extremely responsive, sweet and truly talented. I can’t recommend her enough!!! Absolutely amazing!
Shannon M
5.0
Working with Gill for our wedding was so great and she is wonderful! She did my bridal makeup and the makeup for the rest of my bridal party. She listened to each one of us and wha...
t we wanted and totally delivered. She made a great day even better and would definitely recommend working with her!
Nicole A
5.0
I had such a memorable experience with her. She is very honest and will give you recommendations on what style and colors would be appropriate for your face. Gil is very trustworth...
y and intelegent in this field. Truly her calling. 100% recommend and hire again
Cristina M
5.0
I hired Gillian for my wedding in August 2021, she did myself and all 12 of my bridesmaids and I have to say she did an amazing job. I had high expectations for my day and she exce...
eded my expectations. Everyone in my wedding party was also very pleased with how everything came out! I recommend Gillian to everyone and anyone I can. She completely made all my dreams come to a reality and I couldn't thank her enough for making my day special!
Connie C
5.0
I highly recommend Gill if you need your hair or makeup done. She does fantastic work. She is extremely professional and an artist. I first met her when she did makeup for me at my...
sons wedding. We were a very large group and she had us all looking beautiful with plenty of time to spare. Since then she has done my makeup quite a few times, and I am always happy. We always have great conversations, she is a very lovely person.
Donna C
5.0
Gill was fabulous!!! She did the makeup for the entire bridal party for my son and daughter in laws wedding. Everyone had such a natural brightened look to them, enhancing their...
individual beauty. Elegant and just beautiful. I received so many compliments that day. Leading up to the day she was so organized and had the entire bridal party scheduled for hair and makeup times to keep everything flowing and stress feee. Super professional and calm the whole morning and day considering she was in the bridal party as well. You won’t be sorry!!
Marissa H
5.0
Gill is the most down to earth girl! She did everyone’s makeup for my sisters wedding and it was amazing. My makeup stayed all night and I did not have to retouch it at all! She is...
your go to for all makeup needs!!
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