4.9
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Samantha D. and Kate are a total dream team! Samantha did an incredible job with my makeup, and Kate created the perfect hairstyle for my big day. Everything lasted all day and night without needing a single touch-up. Beyond their amazing skills, they brought such a fun, calming energy to our wedding morning. Thank you both for making me feel like the most beautiful version of myself!
Sarah C.
5.0
Thank you so much to the BBA team for making my wedding morning feel so effortless and special at the same time. Kate and Alex, your work is stunning and extraordinary and I appreciate you and your assistants who helped out so much.
My bridal party are still raving about their hair and make up months and months after my wedding. My mother was thrilled with her hair and make up, and the artists clearly knew how to work with younger vs. older skin types. One of my bridesmaids said Alex's make up was better than any bridal party make up she'd ever encountered. Another one of my bridesmaids has already booked BBA for her own wedding coming up in Summer 2027 in NYC.
My make up and hair lasted the whole day and evening into the nighttime of my wedding. My skin looked immaculate thanks to Alex's skincare practices and excellent make up capabilities. I really felt the most beautiful I've ever been. I would recommend BBA to any and every bride.
Miranda B.
5.0
Alexandria Gilleo
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Alexandria Gilleo Makeup Artist, based in Beacon, NY, offers makeup services for weddings and other special occasions.
We meet you where you are in your beauty journey, provide expert guidance along the way, and deliver the utmost radiant beauty experience for your event. We’ve mastered the art of laid-back luxury. Let us guide you into feeling and looking your absolute best and have you walking away feeling beautiful, pampered, and ready for an unforgettable event. Bridal By Alexandria is the go-to team for award-winning hair and makeup led by beauty expert Alexandria Gilleo. Join us in creating the wedding look of your dreams.
We’ve been honored to include hundreds of brides, celebrities, athletes, TV productions, CEOs, and industry-leading publications in our roster of clientele. When your big day calls for nothing less than BBA, that is your answer.
We service the Hudson Valley, Catskills, NYC + global destinations.
As seen in Vogue, Vogue Weddings, Forbes, People, NY Times, InStyle + more.
Woman-owned Business
16+ years in business
Speaks Albanian, English, Swedish
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11-Time 'Best of Weddings'
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Meet the team
Alexandria Gilleo
Owner
Bridal By Alexandria is led by Founder and Creative Director, Alexandria Gilleo. Alexandria, who has spent the last decade working as a makeup artist for top celebrity clients, corporate clients, tv and commercial brands, and advertising campaigns, has turned her attention to a more personal brand of beauty. Gilleo has assembled a group of highly unique, creative, dependable and experienced hair and makeup artists. Alexandria’s Team provides onsite beauty services and fuse their professional experience in the film, TV and print forums to add to your beauty experience.
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Bridal by Alexandria delivers natural, long-lasting hair and makeup and creates a calm, fun getting-ready experience. The team is organized, communicative, and adapts to requests or last-minute issues, even providing touch-ups. Highly recommended for brides, bridal parties, and family.Review photos
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Dana W
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5.0
I booked Kate Post through Bridal by Alexandria for my wedding day and she exceeded all expectations! Kate is so warm and exactly who you want with you all morning while getting re...
ady for your big day! I met her for my trial and she did a beautiful job on an updo but after losing MUCH sleep, I decided after all that I wanted my hair down. I was so nervous about having a hairstyle that we hadn’t tested but Kate absolutely nailed it! My hair was exactly how I envisioned it and stayed perfect all night long! She also brought an assistant with her and the two of them completed my entire bridal party about an hour ahead of schedule! Would highly recommend Kate for all of your bridal hair needs!
Sarah C
5.0
Samantha D. and Kate are a total dream team! Samantha did an incredible job with my makeup, and Kate created the perfect hairstyle for my big day. Everything lasted all day and nig...
ht without needing a single touch-up. Beyond their amazing skills, they brought such a fun, calming energy to our wedding morning. Thank you both for making me feel like the most beautiful version of myself!
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Miranda B
5.0
Thank you so much to the BBA team for making my wedding morning feel so effortless and special at the same time. Kate and Alex, your work is stunning and extraordinary and I apprec...
iate you and your assistants who helped out so much.
My bridal party are still raving about their hair and make up months and months after my wedding. My mother was thrilled with her hair and make up, and the artists clearly knew how to work with younger vs. older skin types. One of my bridesmaids said Alex's make up was better than any bridal party make up she'd ever encountered. Another one of my bridesmaids has already booked BBA for her own wedding coming up in Summer 2027 in NYC.
My make up and hair lasted the whole day and evening into the nighttime of my wedding. My skin looked immaculate thanks to Alex's skincare practices and excellent make up capabilities. I really felt the most beautiful I've ever been. I would recommend BBA to any and every bride.
Anon Y
2.0
I genuinely hate that I even feel the need to write this review, but after my experience with Bridal by Alexandria in Beacon, NY, I wish someone had steered me away before booking....
To be clear, Alexandria herself did not do my bridal hair. I chose another artist whose services cost $500. This artist did my trial & wedding hair...and failed miserably at replicating my trial hairstyle on the wedding day. The result was completely different, there was not time to fix it, and I hate how my hair looks in my wedding photos. The energy & level of care felt off from the trial to the wedding day, and I never truly felt valued as a client.
Afterward, Alexandria told me I would receive a full refund for my hair as I send her photos showing the disappointing results, yet I never received the full refund I was promised. Why offer a full refund if you only intend on giving partial back?
My bridesmaids were also disappointed. Each provided a photo of what they wanted 2-3 weeks before the wedding. I was assured that all the photos were styles the hairstylists could replicate. On the wedding day, the girls showed their inspiration photos again, yet everyone's hair turned out underwhelming. The styles were noticeably simpler than requested, as though corners had been cut.
For a company charging $1,000 for bridal hair & makeup (that was just for me btw. Does not include bridesmaids or tip). I expected far more professionalism, care, and quality. I would not recommend this company to another bride. Def NOT worth the hype.
Response from Alexandria Gilleo Makeup Artist
Hi, we’re truly sorry your wedding day hair didn’t feel like you. We aim to go above and b...
eyond for every bride and we take this seriously.
When you reached out after the wedding, we reviewed your photos, trial notes, and timeline with your stylist, who has more than 10 years of bridal experience and a long list of loyal and repeat clients. We acknowledged where things fell short, and in good faith we refunded your bridal hair service. That transaction is documented.
After we offered a refund, you wrote that you were grateful we took the time to listen and cared about making things right, that you felt comfortable coming to us, and that you and your husband truly appreciate a business that goes above and beyond to provide fair and thoughtful customer service. That’s why it’s disappointing to now read that we’re “not worth the hype.” We stand by how we handled this, and we’d still welcome a conversation if anything remains unresolved.
Before our team packs up at every wedding, we check in with each person we’ve styled to ask whether they’re happy or would like anything adjusted, and we build extra time into every schedule for exactly that. On your day, our stylist held up a mirror so you could review the front and back of your style, and she understood that you were happy with it. We truly wish we had known otherwise while she was still there. Most adjustments take just a few minutes, and we would have gladly made them.
To every future bride reading this: PLEASE tell us in the moment if something isn’t right. Your wedding day only happens once, and our goal is for you to look in the mirror and feel completely beautiful and like yourself. Our team would always rather hear “can we add more volume” or “this isn’t quite what I pictured” before we leave than find out afterward, when it’s too late to fix. It’s NEVER personal. It’s hair, and every artist on our team is a seasoned professional and trained to adjust any style, on any hair type, on the spot. That’s exactly why we build extra time into every wedding timeline for touch-ups and final check-ins. Speaking up won’t throw off your day or offend anyone. It gives us the chance to make it right while we’re still there. Honest, open communication is the best way to make sure you love how you look and feel, and we will always do whatever it takes to get you there.
We’re not chasing hype, just happy brides. We wish you and your husband all the best.
Kristian K
5.0
Alex and Merita are incredibly talented, and they did an amazing job on my hair and makeup for our wedding. After my trial, I was obsessed. They both listened closely to what I wan...
ted and worked with me to create the perfect look.
On the day of, they kept the morning relaxed with no stress or rushing, yet everyone was ready right on time. Alex is truly gifted at makeup. She makes you look like yourself, just enhanced, and I never felt caked on. My makeup held up through the entire long day and even through a long night of dancing, when I was very sweaty!
Merita was nothing short of a hero. My hair held up through everything, with barely a strand out of place when I took my veil out myself during the ceremony. But more than that, I had booked Merita to stay with me for half the day so I could wear my veil for some of my first look photos. When disaster hit as I put on my gown and it hadn't been altered correctly, Merita stepped in without being asked. She assessed the problem and sewed me into my dress, and you would never know. She literally altered my gown to fit and saved the day, taking me from pure panic to astonishment while making sure I was happy and comfortable. I'm still in disbelief and can't thank her enough!
This team is clearly talented, but they also truly care about their brides and go well beyond what you'd expect. I'm blown away by the help I received, especially since it was something Merita wasn't even there to do.
They’re both amazing and I cannot say enough good things about them. Do not hesitate to book with them!
Alex R
5.0
We had such a great experience with Bridal by Alexandria! Becca did my makeup and Desiree did my hair, and both were amazing. I loved my trial, and somehow everything turned out ev...
en better on the wedding day.
The entire team was incredibly efficient getting my bridal party ready, which made the morning feel relaxed and kept everyone from spending hours in hair and makeup.
Becca and Desiree also stayed for touch-ups and were so helpful throughout photos — from keeping my hair and makeup looking great to helping put in and take out my veil without messing up my hair.
I couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out and would highly recommend the Bridal by Alexandria team!
Maggie M
5.0
I am the mother-of-the-bride, and I have to let you know that Rebecca and Judy were fabulous! Judy made our bride, all of the bridesmaids, and the mothers of the groom and bri...
de look absolutely beautiful in their hairstyles. I, myself, did not have to touch my hair all evening, it held so well, and so many guests came up to me to compliment how great my hair looked. She stayed by our daughter's side throughout the evening, always checking to make sure each strand was in place, ensuring she looked her best at all times. She even helped our son, a groomsman, style his fly-away hair when he asked her for help! Judy's lovely, kind personality put everyone at ease, and her knowledge of hair styling was evident to all.
Rebecca was equally talented and personable - she handled everyone with ease and confidence as she applied their makeup to make them look their best selves for such a special occasion. I felt so natural all night and got so many compliments on my make up. Each bridesmaid was thrilled with her work, and our daughter could not have been happier with her appearance. She glowed all night long!
Thank you for doing such great work and making us all feel beautiful! I'd easily choose Judy and Rebecca again.
Helene R
5.0
Judy and Sam D. were awesome to work with and made me look and feel so beautiful on my wedding day (and during the trial)! Could not recommend them enough, for how talented they ar...
e but also for how easy and fun they were to work with. They made the entire morning calm, fun and stress free. Genuinely the sweetest. My hair and makeup looked flawless all day and night, even with all the dancing! Would highly recommend!!
Julia S
5.0
Kate and Angela seriously outdid themselves with the hair and makeup for my wedding. They collaborated with me to make sure it was exactly how I imagined and it lasted all day (and...
all night!) long. Most importantly, I felt like myself. 10/10 experience - no notes!!
Maddy H
5.0
Bridal by Alexandria made my wedding an absolute dream. We worked with four of their artists (Angela, Andrea, Judy, Kelly) and they were all so incredibly friendly, kind, and accom...
modating. Every single person's hair and makeup looked incredible- elevated, but natural- and the women were so happy with the result. I absolutely loved my hair and makeup, which lasted the entire night. I could not have asked for a better crew and am so grateful that I chose this team for my wedding.
Lucie S
5.0
This team is pure joy! They filled the whole morning with laughter and good energy, and made every single one of us look and feel absolutely amazing. Talented, warm, and so much fu...
n, we loved them. Highly recommend!
Emily M
5.0
Angela and Judy were absolutely incredible for my wedding day! Angela did the makeup, and Judy did the hair for me and my entire bridal party, and we couldn't have been happier wit...
h the results.
From the moment they arrived, they were professional, organized, and brought such a fun, calming energy to the morning. They made everyone feel comfortable and beautiful, taking the time to make sure each person's look matched their style while still feeling polished and wedding-ready.
My makeup was flawless thanks to Angela—it looked beautiful in person and in every photo, and it lasted all day and night without needing touch-ups. Judy created the perfect hairstyle for me, exactly how I envisioned it, and it stayed in place through all the hugs, dancing, and celebrating. Every member of my bridal party looked absolutely stunning, and everyone received so many compliments.
I truly couldn't have asked for a better hair and makeup team. Angela and Judy played such a big part in making me feel confident, beautiful, and relaxed on one of the most important days of my life. I would recommend them to any bride without hesitation. Thank you both for helping make my wedding day so special!
Delia T
5.0
I cannot say enough great things about the Bridal by Alexandria team. From the trial to wedding day, everything was very well communicated and exactly what I asked for. My trial wa...
s on a very rainy day, and my hair and makeup stayed absolutely perfect. On wedding day, I felt so beautiful all thanks to Judy and Sofija who are absolutely amazing at what they do. Everyone who got their hair and/or makeup done on my wedding day were so happy with their results and said that it was the best wedding hair/makeup they've gotten. Can't recommend them enough!
Megan S
5.0
I am so glad that we went with Bridal by Alexandria for our wedding day in May. From the beginning the communication was fantastic, they sent helpful information about skin prep/ha...
ir prep and things to do leading up to the wedding, and all of my questions were answered quickly throughout the planning process. Scheduling my hair and makeup trial was a breeze, and of course I cannot say enough about both Kelly and Merita. They helped me to find my best look during the trial, and on the wedding day I could not have felt more beautiful. They had done my hair and makeup for a friends wedding, and I knew I wanted them to be part of the getting ready process for my own.
Kelly & Merita added to the fun during our morning getting ready, my bridesmaids and my Mom all felt beautiful and confident. I would definitely recommend them to anyone for their wedding day (or honestly any other events in your life)!!
Georgia J
5.0
From the beginning, I had a great experience with this salon. They were fast and organized getting me booked and provided clear pricing up front. Caity was my hair stylist, and she...
was so sweet and professional leading up to the wedding and day of. She did 6 heads of hair back-to-back, and everyone looked wonderful. She also kept us on schedule without ever seeming rushed. Highly recommend!
Maggie B
5.0
Bridal by Alexandria was amazing for my wedding. Nicole was able to see my vision and give me the most perfect bridal hair! I would reccond them to anyone who asks! Thanks for maki...
ng my wedding day perfect!
Samantha W
5.0
Emma was incredible!! The makeups with subtle and gorgeous, which is exactly what I wanted. The entire wedding party loved both her work and her attitude. She was a great additiona...
l to the day.
Sophia M
5.0
I had an amazing experience with the Bridal by Alexandria team and my hair artist, Andrea. I was nervous about finding a hair artist because I wanted to wear my natural curls and s...
hy away from “traditional” wedding hairstyles. Andrea caught my vibe immediately during my trial and I could tell she really understood what I was going for. She did a beautiful job with a simple hairstyle that highlighted my natural curls while also giving me an elevated look appropriate for the occasion. I also asked Andrea last minute to stay longer that expected because it was raining and I needed a touch up before the ceremony. She was super accommodating and made sure I looked great right before walking down the aisle.
I’ll also say that Andrea was an absolute pleasure to work with and she made me feel like a friend right away. HMUA’s are so important not only because they’re responsible for your glam, but also because you spend a good amount of your wedding day with them. I felt really lucky that Andrea brought such a good energy to the day.
Rachel L
5.0
Kate, Samantha, Judy and Ella were the hair and make up artists for my wedding and they are truly rockstars!!! Everyone was absolutely so beautiful and that’s thanks to their talen...
t! All my bridesmaids, my mom, and my husband’s mom and grandma all RAVED about their hair and make up and could only say amazing things.
On a personal note, I simply will never look as amazing as I did on my wedding day and that is a huge thank you to Kate and Samantha!!! You guys absolutely killed it. Thank you for all your help and support and it was truly an honor having you all part of such a special day. Hair and make up stayed perfect all day. It was truly *chefs kiss*
I can’t imagine my wedding day without having Bridal by Alexandria there. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!
Emily W
5.0
The team at Bridal by Alexandria is amazing! I had Sofija for makeup and Caity for hair - both ladies listened to what I wanted for my big day and even made adjustments day of, tha...
t ended up flawless. Would definitely recommend to any bride looking for a seamless experience and beautiful results!
Lauren R
5.0
I am SO happy I had Bridal by Alexandria as my hair and makeup team for my wedding! Alex (makeup), Kate (hair), and their team are incredibly talented at what they do. Everyone loo...
ked and felt absolutely stunning. They really understood what everyone wanted with their hair and makeup looks and executed everything perfectly. They are also so nice and fun to be around - which is what you want to be surrounded by when getting ready for such a big day. I am grateful that I was able to work with them and would 10000% recommend!
Heather S
1.0
I was referred by another vendor I love to this hair/makeup artist. I reached out and got a series of automated emails with no personal acknowledgement. I asked multiple times to s...
chedule a call and was sent a list of stylists and an order form. They essentially (1) don't want to talk to you, (2) want you to create your own estimate and (3) send over a deposit without ever having interacted with a member of their team.
I am not one to write reviews but I am disappointed. I hope that this feedback helps them to provide a more welcoming experience for the next prospective bride.
Christine C
5.0
I had the amazing Desiree do my hair and makeup for my wedding and W-O-W! I was nervous because I am someone who doesn't wear make up, and she was so calm and kind and listened to...
my (very vague description, lol) and somehow knew exactly what I was looking for and brought it to life! Her make up made me feel like I literally was not wearing any make up at all - but it looked stunning! I also wanted to have glitter/gemstones included in my make up and hair and Desiree didn't even blink twice, she just flawlessly brought the vision to life. I had so many comments about how amazing my hair and make up looked - I was so so so pleased with the outcome, I could not be happier with the entire process & the end results. Thank you, Desiree!
Katie S
4.0
Desiree and her assistant were great! On the day of the wedding, they listened carefully and adjusted everything to match my vision. They styled my mom, mother-in-law, and me, and ...
each look was a lovely natural style that made everyone feel comfortable. My bridal hair and makeup goal was a timeless, elegant, and romantic style, and Desiree brought it to life beautifully. While my hair style didn't end up holding up throughout the night, I overall felt beautiful and confident on my big day—highly recommend!
Avery G
5.0
I can’t think of enough great things to say about Alex. She is incredibly kind and down to earth, and makes you feel right at home from your trial appointment. The makeup, of cours...
e, was stunning and truly the best I’ve ever looked. She listened to any feedback I had and was very accommodating to any changes. I’m very very picky when it comes to makeup and I have no notes for how beautiful she made me look and feel on my wedding weekend. Highly highly recommend her, and her team.
Anonymous A
5.0
The team is extremely communicative from the very beginning, and the stylists are so accommodating and have amazing energy. Samantha and Merita did an unbelievable job with the ent...
ire group, and were so flexible throughout the process! Cannot recommend this company enough.
Jenise O
5.0
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this hair and makeup team. They did hair and makeup for me, my mom, my mother-in-law, and my two bridesmaids, and every single person loo...
ked absolutely incredible.
From start to finish, the experience was seamless, calm, and so enjoyable. Desiree, our hair and makeup artist, truly listened to what each of us wanted and made everyone feel comfortable, confident, and like the most beautiful version of themselves. The looks were stunning, photographed beautifully, and lasted all day and night.
It meant so much to me that my mom and mother-in-law felt just as special and cared for as the bridal party. Everyone felt confident, happy, and themselves, which made the day even more memorable.
I’m so grateful we chose this team and cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you for making such an important day feel even more magical.
Claire S
5.0
Desiree is absolutely incredible. She did hair and makeup for me and several of my family members on my wedding day, and I truly could not have asked for a better experience. She i...
s unbelievably talented, professional, and such a calming presence on a big, emotional day.
My makeup was exactly what I wanted — natural, glowing, and perfectly enhanced my features. I felt like the most beautiful version of myself I’ve ever been. My hair was glamorous long waves and held beautifully all day and night. She completely brought my wedding vision to life.
Not only did I love my look, but every single family member she worked with looked and felt amazing as well. Desiree listened carefully, executed flawlessly, and made the entire morning feel relaxed and fun. I cannot recommend her highly enough — if you’re considering booking her, do it. You will be so glad you did!
Natalie M
5.0
Alexandria was incredible. She listened to my vision, took the time to understand my everyday makeup routine, and elevated it into a look that felt natural, glowy, and glam. She al...
so has a warm energy that is grounding and friendly. I felt absolutely radiant on my wedding day thanks to Alexandria.
Jordan D
5.0
My wife and I loved our makeup! Our artists were so sweet, talented and captured exactly what we wanted!
Dykota H
5.0
Desiree was amazing! I had my hair & makeup done by her for my rehearsal dinner.. she was fun to talk to and her hair AND makeup expertise was so nice to have both services be done...
by ONE person.
The communication from Bridal by Alexandria leading up to the event was very communicative and effective. Super helpful during a more stressful time. Will definitely be booking them in the future for even just nights going out to dinner that I want some extra glam!
Kaleigh G
5.0
I had Judy do my hair for my wedding day and from the first time I met her I was so glad she was going to be there on my wedding day. She’s warm, funny, and overall such an amazing...
person. Aside from her being a wonderful individual, I couldn’t have been happier with my hair. I mean every picture on her Instagram really speaks for itself; she’s an artist! I’m truly so glad I reached out to Bridal by Alexandria when I needed a new stylist last minute. I think another really important detail to mention is just how organized and professional every person I spoke to at Bridal by Alexandria was. All together it was really such a pleasure working with Bridal by Alexandria. I would HIGHLY recommend them to any brides looking and specifically my queen Judy. Book a hair trial with her and you’ll know what I mean!
Emily A
5.0
I had Andrea and Kelly for hair and make up.
Andrea was amazing. I had one of those updos that look very simple but are actually quite complicated (up swept bun that looks like y...
ou ran your hands through it to put it up). She crushed it-- my hair didnt fall out at all and I didnt end my night with a headache either!
Kelly was everything I could ask for. I still looked like myself but the best version. Flawless skin, subtle make up that emphasized my features without being overdone.
Hannah F
5.0
I will never get over how Samantha Dametta and Judy McGuinness made me look and feel on my wedding day. At my trial appointment, they were endlessly patient as I figured out what I...
actually wanted. On the day itself, they took all my feedback and nailed it — while also creating the most wonderful, calming vibe as I got ready and as they came with me to the venue.
They were truly the best company, and they helped set the tone for the entire day. And beyond being delightful humans, their work lasted. My hair and makeup survived (and maybe even thrived) through 10+ hours of jumping, sweating, dancing, hugging, kissing — and a very windy outdoor ceremony. They are magicians and I'm so grateful to have worked with them.
Regan B
5.0
Finding this hair & makeup team for my wedding day was fundamental in ensuring the day felt perfect. I knew I wanted to feel like myself, but the best version of myself - and the o...
utcome was better than I could have anticipated. The team did exactly what I asked them, and guided me towards making decisions around little details. They were such a calming presence in the bridal suite, and all of us loved working with them. I cannot recommend this team enough!!
Michelle C
5.0
Bridal by Alexandria is amazing! I’m so, so happy I found this vendor because my hair looked so amazing and beautiful on my wedding day and my makeup was perfect! Becca for makeup ...
knew exactly what I was looking for and achieved it perfectly! Desiree for my hair did such an amazing job and I couldn’t have been happier for how it turned out! I wouldn’t recommend any other vendor but this one!!
Leina M
5.0
I had a great experience working with Bridal by Alexandria. I was initially looking for a company that would do bridal styling only (without a minimum group size), but then ended u...
p having a larger group and they were very accommodating. Desiree was my stylist for both hair & makeup and she did an amazing job. We did a trial first and I requested a few changes for the wedding day, and everything turned out perfectly. Desiree is also so kind and easy to talk to; she made me and everyone in my bridal party feel relaxed and comfortable. I'm so glad she was there on my wedding day and wouldn't have changed a thing!
Ali T
5.0
Bridal By Alexandria was absolutely incredible on my wedding day. Dana, Merita, and the entire team brought such a calm, positive energy that made the whole morning run effortlessl...
y.
Everyone loved their hair and makeup. Each look was tailored perfectly to the person, felt natural and comfortable, and photographed beautifully. We all felt confident, beautiful, and completely ourselves.
I’m so grateful to Dana and Merita for their skill, patience, and artistry, and couldn’t have asked for a better glam team. Highly recommend!
Matt W
5.0
Bridal by Alexandria was easy to work with and did a great job! The communication was easy and consistent leading up to the wedding. Kate did my hair and Kelly did my makeup and bo...
th brought my vision to life! I'm not someone who usually wears a lot of makeup and Kelly did a great job with a more natural look. And Kate did a great job with both my and my husband's buns, they both withstood hours of photos and dancing and still looked sleek by the end of the night! They both were fun to work with, talked through their work to make sure we were going in the right direction, and very efficient! I would highly recommend both of them to anyone!
yekaterina F
5.0
I booked Bridal by Alexandria for wedding hair and makeup for myself, my bridesmaids, and my mom. Alexandria did our makeup and Merita did our hair, and everyone looked absolutely ...
flawless!!! Both Alexandria and Merita are so talented and professional. They knew exactly how to make everyone look and feel their best. I did a trial with them beforehand, and they took the time to listen to my feedback and tweak a few details for the wedding day, which made everything absolutely perfect. Thank you so much for making us all feel so beautiful and confident!
Lauren E
5.0
We used Bridal by Alexandria for our wedding day! I had my bridal makeup done by Kelly and my hair by Desiree - I have literally never looked so good in my life!!! I tend to be ner...
vous about pictures, but thanks to these two incredible ladies - like every single picture I look amazing?! How?! MAGIC!!! I was dancing and sweating all night and I looked incredible up until the very end!!! THANK YOU!!!!!
Also massive shoutout to Emma, Sam, & Desiree's assistant for getting 10+ ladies ready the morning of with ease and 0 stress! They did makeup and hair for all of my bridesmaids, the mothers of bride/groom, and my sister in-laws!!
Everyone was super kind, calm, and understanding of all of our needs. They did immaculate work and were a great addition to our wedding day getting-ready-time as chatting with them while we got ready was a delight as well :) <3
Tyler S
5.0
I found Bridal By Alexandria through a friend of a friend, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. As someone who rarely wears makeup, it was really important to me that I stil...
l looked and felt like myself on my wedding day.
I worked with Kate Post for hair and Emma Greef for makeup — both were incredibly kind, professional, and truly listened to my vision. On the day of the wedding, they created such a calm, relaxed atmosphere, and everything ran smoothly without any stress or rushing. The end result was exactly what I had hoped for: the moms, my bridesmaids, and I all looked amazing, natural, and totally ourselves. The entire process was seamless, and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a natural bridal look.
Erin H
5.0
It is truly my pleasure to recommend Bridal by Alexandria! Kate & Emma did my hair and makeup (respectively) for both my welcome party and my wedding and really made me feel like ...
my best self. They listened and understood the vibe I was going for, and delivered accordingly. I really appreciated that they asked for my feedback on the looks as we went and were happy to make changes to suit my desires. Most importantly, they were both warm, kind, and positive - the exact energy I wanted to be surrounded by as I prepped for my big day. In addition, they did the hair and makeup for my bridal party, MOB, MOG & siblings and everyone looked great!
Lauren O
5.0
Just dropping in to add to the chorus of glowing reviews for Samantha D. Before booking her, her portfolio pics alone honestly helped inform my wedding makeup pinterest. She clearl...
y had a talent for beautiful, natural, glowing looks, but getting to work with her was next level. My bridesmaids (a few of whom had been burned in the past w wedding makeup) were so stoked on their looks, but as the bride, I personally cannot love on her enough. I was operating on 3 hours of sleep and she worked her magic and managed to not only make me feel beautiful, but like my most beautiful, radiant self (vs feeling masked over by makeup). I may have cried? She's also so sweet and friendly and great at inviting feedback and ensuring sure you're happy at every turn. I can't wait to find an excuse to have my makeup done by her again!
Abigail K
5.0
Desiree and Samantha were not only extremely professional but also kind and were a relaxed presence on the morning of my big day! They were very open to feedback and changes to my ...
hair and makeup and made me and my bridesmaids feel stunning!
Joanie A
5.0
Andrea from Bridal by Alexandria was INCREDIBLE! My hair lasted all night without a pin out of place in my half up hairstyle. It looked great in photos, but also in person keeping ...
it natural looking. My friends and mom all looked stunning. I can't say enough good things. Her energy is fantastic and she is so easy to talk to too. I would book her again in a heartbeat!
Shannon F
5.0
Working with Bridal By Alexandria was so amazing. From the minute I scheduled my trial, to the wedding day everything went perfect. The team was able to handle myself and 12 others...
, everything was on time and everyone looked FLAWLESS. I loved that everyone was happy with their looks and felt special. I felt like my make up lasted all day and my hair was perfection.
Jessica D
5.0
Desiree, Kelly, and the Bridal by Alexandria team were incredible! My makeup was everything I wanted and more! It was so beautiful and it lasted all day! My bridesmaids looked incr...
edible and we all loved how we looked. They were so sweet and really listened to what my bridesmaids and I wanted for the special day. Thank you so much for being part of our special day and making it perfect!
Sandra L
5.0
Bridal by Alexandria was SO amazing! I had Kelly as my makeup artist and Merita did my hair. Kelly was able to capture the natural, stylish and glam look I was looking for and she ...
gave me some great tips for keeping the makeup on throughout the day. Merita went above and beyond and did my hair in two different styles. I decided I wanted my hair down on my wedding day, which was different to how we styled it for the trial. After I saw what my hair looked like, I wanted to change it again and Merita was SO accommodating and was able to make my vision come true. Merita and Kelly both ended up helping my aunt with her hair and makeup even though se wasn't part of the initial contract. I felt SO happy with how I looked and got so many compliments. Thank you to this amazing team for making me look like a DOLL on my wedding day.
Lex A
5.0
Alex – Makeup Artist Extraordinaire
Working with Alex was one of the absolute highlights of our wedding journey. From the moment we sat down for our makeup trial, we knew we were i...
n the hands of someone incredibly talented, warm, and real. She created a look that felt natural, radiant, and so us—not overdone, not underdone, just beautifully true to who we are.
On the big day, I genuinely couldn’t believe how good I looked—I felt so SEXY!! My wife looked drop-dead stunning, and watching her run down the aisle toward me, glowing with happiness and beauty, is a moment I’ll never forget.
And let’s talk staying power: I cried, and not a smudge. People were wowed by my “mascara” and absolutely shook when I told them I was wearing falsies. Alex’s work is no joke—iconic.
Merita – Hair Wizard
Merita is the kind of stylist who not only makes you look amazing but feel amazing too. From the moment we met her, we felt like we were hanging out with a longtime friend. She created hair looks that were effortless, soft, and full of movement, perfectly capturing both of our personalities and fitting the joy of our wedding day.
Liz’s hair looked like something out of a movie—so stunning, so flowy, and exactly what she dreamed of. Mine felt sleek and strong and just right. Merita truly brought the glam and the grounding energy we didn’t know we needed.
Everyone loved her energy in the getting-ready room, and we left feeling like total celebrities. We’ll never forget it.
Together, Alex & Merita are an unstoppable team.
Their energy, artistry, and authenticity helped kick off the most magical day of our lives in the most perfect way. We felt confident, beautiful, and so deeply ourselves. Liz and I still talk about how lucky we were to have them. We love them both.
—Liz & Lex
P.S. For anyone looking through the photos: every person shown had their hair and/or makeup done by Alex & Merita!
To give a little timeline reference:
-When I’m wearing my suit jacket, that was hour 2 of hair and makeup.
-When I’ve taken off the jacket but still have the white shirt on, that was around hour 6.
-And when I’m just in the vest with no white shirt underneath, that was hour 11—and yes, still going strong!
Just goes to show how incredible their work held up throughout the entire day.
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