Alexandria Gilleo Makeup Artist

able contract with reasonable prices, something that I found hard to come by! Alex's makeup skills and talent exceeded expectations as she was able to achieve the natural glam look with minimal makeup for myself and my bridal party. Merita's hairstyling skills and talent also exceeded expectations as she was able to style every person to their preference with impressive speed while maintaining perfection of the updo/braids/curls/etc. Both Alex and Merita were flexible and patient with myself and the bridal party and accommodated us as much as they were able to. They also went out of their way to give me advice when solicited as I was preparing for the wedding. Both hair and makeup lasted the entire day/night without the need for touch up, which is super impressive! Most importantly, they made my bridal party and I feel beautiful and cared about and without hesitation, I would work with Alex and Merita again.

mom and I enjoyed our trial with them so much they are so fun! These girls know what they are doing let me tell you. As someone who is not used to having glam done, they really listened to what I wanted and I loved my look. My bridesmaids also all loved their hair and makeup! It truly lasted all day... through happy tears and all! 10/10.

y feel gorgeous and comfortable. They both did an amazing job, and I couldn’t be happier with how I looked on my wedding day. I truly felt the most beautiful I ever have felt, and that is thanks to them! In addition, Bridal by Alexandria as a whole is incredibly well-organized and communicative, which is so helpful to have when dealing with the stress and chaos of planning a wedding. They are a flawless organization. Would highly highly recommend!

fficult trying to find the perfect hair and makeup vendor in the Hudson Valley. I wanted to find a group that highlighted working with clients of various skin tones and hair textures, and I really appreciated that about the Bridal by Alexandria team. My bridesmaids, mom, and mother-in-law all felt like their beauty was enhanced and not overdone. They did such a gorgeous job and I highly recommend them!

ommendations. I tasked my sister/Maid of Honor with helping me search through artists in the area. Eventually we came across Bridal by Alexandria, and I loved seeing their bridal looks - many which looked editorial to me and quite beautiful. I just happened to be paired with Jordan (for makeup) and Merita (for hair). Jordan had also been serendipitously been recommended to us by another artist in the area. The entire Bridal by Alexandria team was very professional from start (booking, contract, confirmations, trials) to finish. Jordan and Merita honestly were the dream team, and did such a beautiful job on every single one of my girls (from mother of the bride and groom to our little 5 and 3 year old nieces). Jordan and Merita were very efficient and went with the flow based on the timing of the day and what needed to get done. The day felt organized but not overly structured and strict. They were both also so warm and fit in so naturally with our crew and were our biggest hype girls ! We all felt beautiful and they executed our visions perfectly. On top of all of this, they actually finished our entire party EARLY so we had some time to relax before the first look and family/bridal party portraits. I highly recommend working with Bridal by Alexandria, and cannot thank specially Jordan and Merita enough!

done, and we were SO happy with the end results. I would absolutely recommend them!!

d all night! My MOH and the mothers loved their hair as well. Desiree did makeup for the 4 of us, and not only was she fun to work with, but she really nailed the look that I wanted. I was very happy with how it turned out, and was thrilled that it lasted all night as well!

natural and not overly sprayed. I had a trial with both Desiree and Emma and they were open to feedback for the day of to make sure I was happy with the results, and they definitely delivered!

glam and my girls could not stop raving about the experience. Their team really listens to you about your vision and what you’re looking for. I highly recommend!!

id we look great, but the makeup lasted all day! We had both a Catholic Church and Hindu Ceremony so I had to be ready by 10am and my make-up lasted throughout the day and night! I greatly appreciated that Becca incorporated my feedback from the trial for the wedding day and I couldn't have been happier with how we all looked! Her calm demeanor was also super helpful on the wedding day. I would 100% recommend Becca to any brides!

lasted until long into the next day! For me as the bride, obviously there’s a lot of pressure to look amazing on the big day, but I most importantly wanted to feel like the best version of myself, and the team all executed that perfectly. I’ve never felt more beautiful inside and out.

they are the best energy to be around on your wedding day too!

y are AMAZING at what they do. Alex's makeup skills are the best I've experienced in the many years of getting makeup done for friend's weddings and events -- my mom, MIL (both of whom never wear makeup) and bridesmaids were obsessed with their makeup and could not stop taking about how talented she is. Her team is so responsive and organized in advance of your big day -- they also provide amazing recommendations for skincare products and things to do to prep in the weeks & months before. I would recommend Alex for ANY and all makeup needs -- she is the best! XO

ey communicated very clearly and in an organized manner from the start, provided beauty tips and recommendations, and guidance for selecting my and my bridal party’s looks. I truly felt like a queen on my big day! They hit the mark exactly with what I was looking for, plus are such lovely people that they made the morning before the ceremony fun and relaxing. Thank you both!

tive, loving personality! She got along with me and gelled perfectly with my MIL and bridesmaids, and the rest of my family. I like to get my makeup done pretty frequently, but I can confidently say Alexandria's makeup on my wedding day was my favorite ever. She had me glowing with exactly what I wanted - no touchups or changes needed.

riendly, uplifting, and all about making you feel and look your best from the inside, out! Alex makes you feel comfortable and confident and I wish I could work and hang with her every day, not just my wedding day!

om the first meeting over the phone. She has a positive, calming aura and you can tell she truly cares. I was concerned about looking overly made up and having someone who knew how to manage Asian skin – Alex is not only super knowledgeable but has impeccable taste. My maid of honor cannot stop talking about what a fantastic job Alex did! She was flexible, easy to work with and had a calming and patient vibe that made you feel instantly comfortable and confident. She was super responsive throughout the entire process and really listened to what you wanted - you could tell she really cared and wanted to make sure she helped make your vision a reality. I cannot say enough good things about Alex – I highly recommend her! Thank you Alex for making our wedding perfect! 💜

ing great the entire night, and the whole process was easy to book and seamless. Would highly recommend Bridal by Alexandria for wedding day glam!

bridesmaids, my mom and MIL. Everyone felt beyond beautiful, and everything stayed perfectly in place until I went to bed at 5 the next morning, even though it was 90 degrees on my wedding day! Merita also helped me choose hair extensions ahead of time, which she put in on the wedding day, and they looked incredible. I highly recommend doing a trial with them, and loved that they offered mother/daughter trials, which was such a fun bonding experience for me and my mom. While the team is based north of NYC, do not hesitate to book them for city weddings as their travel rates are extremely reasonable. 10/10 recommend!

eous. Nailed it!!!

re answered and that the timeline went smoothly.  Merita did an amazing job on my hair and I absolutely loved my makeup by Jordan! Merita found hair clips that went well with my coloring and I loved the way she styled my hair. Jordan listened to what makeup I requested and did a wonderful job of giving me exactly what I wanted. They are such lovely ladies and so wonderful to work with.  Thank you so much :)