Antonela Bodnar | Bridal MUA & Hairstylist

Helping You Look & Feel Your Most Beautiful

NJ, PA, NY

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5.0

Praised by couples for:

Seasoned Professional

Bridal Makeup

Hair Styling

My wedding hair/makeup was perfect, she was able to give me the look I envisioned

Caitlyn W.

5.0

I couldn't have been happier with my wedding hairstylist! From the trial to the wedding day, Antonela was professional, talented, and such a joy to work with. She listened to exactly what I wanted, offered helpful suggestions, and created a hairstyle that was even more beautiful than I had imagined. She also did an amazing job on all bridesmaids, my mom and grandma. On the wedding day, everything went smoothly, and she made me feel calm, confident, and so excited for the day ahead. My hair stayed perfect throughout the entire ceremony and reception—even after hours of celebrating and dancing! Not only did she do an amazing job with my hair, but she also created such a fun and relaxing atmosphere while everyone was getting ready. I felt absolutely beautiful, and I received so many compliments. I am so grateful for Antonela's incredible work and would highly recommend her to any bride looking for a talented and reliable hairstylist. Thank you for helping me feel my best on such a special day!

Taylor Q.

5.0

Antonela Bodnar

BRIDAL MAKEUP & HAIRSTYLIST

Typically responds within 24h

AWARD WINNER

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Based in Flemington, NJ, Antonela Bodnar | Bridal MUA & Hairstylist is a talented and professional wedding hair and makeup artist who specializes in soft glam looks that enhance natural features. She is known for creating timeless, radiant styles that make brides feel confident, beautiful, and truly themselves on their special day. Offering on-location services throughout NJ, PA, and NY, she provides makeup and hair styling for brides, bridesmaids, and mothers of the bride or groom. Each bride receives personalized attention, professional skin prep, and a long-lasting look — with lashes always included in every bridal package. Antonela Bodnar | Bridal MUA & Hairstylist brings a calm, friendly presence to every wedding morning, helping set the tone for a stress-free, joyful start to the big day.

6+ years in business

Speaks English, Spanish

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Awards and Affiliations

2026 'Best of Weddings'

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Antonela Bodnar

Bridal Makeup & Hairstylist

With a passion for enhancing natural beauty and over 6 years of experience, I specialize in timeless, radiant hair and makeup looks for brides and their parties. Whether you're dreaming of soft glam or effortless elegance, I'm here to make your day picture-perfect and stress-free.

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Antonela is a highly skilled, professional hair and makeup artist who consistently delivers flattering, long-lasting looks that photograph beautifully. Clients praised her attentiveness, patience, punctuality, and calming, friendly demeanor during trials and wedding days. She reliably works with bridesmaids and family and is highly recommended.

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Caitlyn W

My wedding hair/makeup was perfect, she was able to give me the look I envisioned

Taylor Q

I couldn't have been happier with my wedding hairstylist! From the trial to the wedding day, Antonela was professional, talented, and such a joy to work with. She listened to exact...

ly what I wanted, offered helpful suggestions, and created a hairstyle that was even more beautiful than I had imagined. She also did an amazing job on all bridesmaids, my mom and grandma. On the wedding day, everything went smoothly, and she made me feel calm, confident, and so excited for the day ahead. My hair stayed perfect throughout the entire ceremony and reception—even after hours of celebrating and dancing! Not only did she do an amazing job with my hair, but she also created such a fun and relaxing atmosphere while everyone was getting ready. I felt absolutely beautiful, and I received so many compliments. I am so grateful for Antonela's incredible work and would highly recommend her to any bride looking for a talented and reliable hairstylist. Thank you for helping me feel my best on such a special day!

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Savannah B

Antonela was absolutely amazing! She was so professional, yet so compassionate and friendly! She made me and my girls feel so comfortable while we were in her chair, and we looked ...

absolutely stunning for my wedding! The makeup lasted all throughout the night and I couldn’t have asked for anything better. If I had to do it all again, I would hire her in a heartbeat!

Katie S

I found Antonela last minute and she was ready & available to help save the day for my hair & makeup. Antonela did such a fabulous job for my wedding hair & makeup, she is truly ta...

lented! She arrived on time, professional and really worked with me to understand what I envisioned for my look. It felt like we were working together to make sure everything was just right. The end results were stunning! I felt so beautiful and confident with my hair and makeup, I couldn’t have asked for more. Besides her skills, Antonela is a wonderful person and I felt so comfortable talking with her. I would highly recommend to anyone!!

Sarah C

Antonela is someone I would recommend to all my friends for anyone who needed a hairstylist either for a wedding or honestly ANY EVENT! She made me feel like the most beautiful bri...

de on my wedding day and it was all due to Antonela. She was not only lovely & kind, but she showed up on time & worked so hard to make my inspo picture of my bridal hair become a reality. Thank you so much!

Xochitl V

Couldn’t have asked for a better hairstylist! Antonela is extremely talented, our hair looked amazing throughout the whole wedding. She is very detailed, always asking if there is ...

anything we would like to change or how she can do the hairstyle differently based on the inspo fotos. Thanks again Antonela!!

Yelena B

Antonella was exceptional. I did not provide her with inspiration pictures and she was able to look at my face and know exactly how to highlight my features and make me feel beauti...

ful. I got so many compliments and my makeup lasted perfectly all night. She was patient, kind, easy to talk to and such an overall pleasure to be around.

Crystal C

Antonela did an amazing job on my makeup & hair for my bridal shower, my makeup was a pretrial before my big day. She new exactly what I wanted & did her magic! I got so many comp...

liments from everyone at my bridal shower how beautiful I looked! If you're looking for that, then I highly recommend her!!!

Czarina L

Antonela has done my makeup for multiple events, especially soft glam looks, and she always delivers natural makeup that enhances my features. She’s incredibly professional and car...

ing, and makes you feel comfortable throughout the entire process. Consistently reliable and easy to work with! I always love how everything turns out.

Claudia S

So personable and does a great job to skid you feel your best self

Heather T

Antonela is amazing! She styled my hair and did my makeup for a wedding recently and everything turned out stunning. She was so kind and patient as we put my look together. Her att...

ention to detail and the pride in her craftmanship is unmatched. I would highly recommend her for anything "Glam".

Jesica G

She did an amazing job! She was incredibly patient with me, and I appreciate how she handled my pickiness with such grace and love. I'm so grateful for her professionalism and grac...

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Kristen T

I had my birthday hair and makeup done by Antonela, and it was such a special experience. From the very beginning, she made me feel comfortable and really listened to the look I wa...

nted. She even adjusted the lip color until we found the perfect shade, making sure I felt completely myself. I really appreciated how she listened and made sure I was happy with every detail before finishing. The makeup photographed beautifully and lasted all day while still feeling natural and comfortable. She gave me a soft, glowing look that made me feel confident without being overdone. My hair was styled in a half-up braid crown. It struck the perfect balance between polished and relaxed, not too boho but still very romantic. Not only was she responsive and easy to communicate with, but she also created such a fun, relaxed atmosphere. She even played music to set the vibe. Antonela has such a calming presence and really takes the time to listen. If you want someone who will enhance your natural beauty while making you feel cared for and confident, I would highly recommend booking her.

Tracy V

I had the absolute pleasure of having Antonela Bodnar as my makeup artist for my courthouse wedding, and I couldn't be happier with the entire experience. From the moment we met, s...

he was incredibly sweet, kind, and made me feel so comfortable during such a special moment in my life. Antonela really took the time to listen to what I wanted and made sure the final look reflected me. I truly appreciated how open she was to my input while still bringing her professional touch and expertise. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she’s also such a warm and lovely person to be around. We had great conversation throughout, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable and memorable. I walked out feeling confident, beautiful, and so grateful she was part of my wedding day.

Laura N

I had my hair and makeup done for two events and I couldn't be happier with the results. I highly recommend Ms. Antonela Bodnar!

Samantha H

My day wouldn’t have been half as special if it wasn’t for Antonella! Not only is her artistry beautiful, but she brings such a calm energy to your big day. Bonus points. Highly re...

commend for ANY occasion!!

Daniela A

I loved working with Antonela. She did my hair and make up for a wedding I attended, and I wanted a natural look. She got it right away and made me look so good! 100% recommend