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. 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.ne products to ensure your hair & makeup lasts all day and night.
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8/27/2024 • Rachel S
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!
8/14/2024 • Lauren S
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!
7/11/2024 • Shayna E
The hair and makeup services they provided on our wedding day were spectacular, personal, and absolutely executed our shared vision
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6/03/2024 • Emily M
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!
5/27/2024 • Lauren S
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 artist 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!
5/15/2024 • Keri L
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
5/14/2024 • Kate Ann G
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!!!
2/27/2024 • Candace K
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! ❤️❤️
10/19/2023 • Erin M
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 venue 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!
8/25/2023 • Jennel A
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.
8/08/2023 • Kirsten G
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!
2/18/2023 • Allison R
Gill and Kaelyn did an amazing job with mine and my bridesmaids makeup. The are both so talented ❤️
1/09/2023 • Mary H
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.
1/09/2023 • Rebecca C
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!
11/05/2022 • Shannon M
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 what we wanted and totally delivered. She made a great day even better and would definitely recommend working with her!
9/06/2022 • Nicole A
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 trustworthy and intelegent in this field. Truly her calling. 100% recommend and hire again
8/18/2022 • Cristina B
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 exceeded 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!
8/18/2022 • Connie C
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.
8/17/2022 • Donna C
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!!
8/17/2022 • Marissa H
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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105 Ward St. (Suite 3), Montgomery, NY | NY, NJ, PA, & CT
I started this wedding business to find my people! My team and i have spent over 10 years perfecting our craft and delivering timeless wedding looks to the Hudson Valley area.
My specialty is making anyone who sits in my chair, feel comfortable in their own skin. I apply makeup in a way that accentuates natural beauty but still feels like you! My style is natural and soft glam but can be accompanied with more full glam techniques if that is your vision!
The expertise of my team is very vast. With several girls on my team, any group size and vision are welcome :)
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