BEAUTY by Alana Maria

Alana is a wizard with the brush! She made me look natural yet elevated, the perfect combination of everything I was looking for. She was great with my mom and bridesmaids and legit made us feel like supermodels. Can't recommend her enough!

I got married this past July and Alana did mine and my bridesmaids makeup. Alana was an absolute pleasure! For someone who doesn’t regularly wear too much makeup, Alana knew exactly how to still make me feel like myself on my wedding day. She nailed the natural look I was going for🤩 Each one of my bridesmaids (there were 8 of them!) loved the way Alana did their makeup. She took her time and even got to know each person that was sitting in her chair. I would 10000% recommend Alana, she was amazing!!

Alana was incredible to work with! She's incredibly talented, and also one of the most friendly make-up artists I have ever met! I felt completely gorgeous on our wedding day thanks to her talent. Alana implemented the look I was going for flawlessly, and made our getting-ready process so relaxing. Alana and her team did make-up for our entire bridal party + and mother of the bride and groom. She worked through these 11 people calm, cool, and collectively, and everyone looked incredible! Not only did everyone's make-up look natural in-person, but it also photographed beautifully! Everyone's make-up held the entire day through 85 degree heat, and continued to glow throughout some intense dance moves that evening. I can't find enough words to express my thanks to Alana! She truly made our wedding day so seamless, and was completely accommodating in dealing with our multiple reschedules due to COVID.

Katie and Alana were AMAZING at my wedding. I got compliments from everyone (including the other vendors!) on my hair and makeup. Katie went out of her way to track down my florist at the venue and advocate for me when the florist delivered an awful hair piece. They were both so committed to making me happy, by time hair and makeup was done they felt like bridesmaids. Thank you so much for everything!

Where do I begin? Alana SAVED ME, as my original MUA dropped out at the last minute, and what a blessing in disguise this was! We instantly connected over email as her "vibe" perfectly complemented mine. Not only did she make me look amazing, but I FELT amazing–I was totally feeling myself all day. I threw a lot of vague descriptions about what I wanted at Alana and she delivered exactly what I was picturing. She is a true, intuitive artist. As a bonus, Alana is a delight to be around. She's warm, funny, and just has an overall wonderful energy–a MUST HAVE for an anxious bride on her wedding day.

Alana was seriously a DREAM to work with. I got married in August 2020 which was a postponed date from June. With all of the rescheduling and uncertainty, Alana stayed calm, cool and collected. She was took accommodating me & my girls to a new level with her positive and calming demeanor, which I really appreciated. I originally booked her because I loved her natural makeup look and feel and she delivered perfectly. I loved my wedding makeup even more than the trial. She really listened to what I wanted and made it come to life. It stayed on all night - even the lipstick which is from her own line. I still use it to this day, it's one of my favs :) Thanks for everything Alana!

Alana was absolutely wonderful to work with. I booked her on very short notice for our elopement (about 2 or 3 weeks notice) and I was so glad she was available. She's so talented and made me feel so beautiful. I wanted a natural, dewey kind of look and she nailed it. She asked me for some inspiration pics ahead of time and came prepared. She arrived on time and was so friendly. She wore a mask the whole time and was very covid safe. She even gave me a recommendation for activities for the rest of the weekend since I was new to the area. I would definitely recommend!

Alana was such a pleasure to work with! I originally had my wedding scheduled in July this year but my husband and I decided to push out our wedding to 2021. At the 10th hour we decided we still wanted to have a small ceremony but my makeup artist that I had originally booked now had plans. (Fair enough...I did tell her we were rescheduling) I am so so grateful that Alana was available for our date! I secretly was very happy because I had been admiring her work for a while also. She showed up exactly on time to my MIL’s house and right from the start was incredibly friendly. Not only that, but on a personal note, Alana is super sweet, relatable and interesting! It made for conversation that was most welcome on a morning that I was super nervous. As far as her work...it’s awesome! She did the makeup for my matron of honor, my SIL, both moms and myself the bride. We all looked flawlesss and no one had to even touch their makeup all day. (And it was a hot one in the thick of July!!) My pictures came out really elegant and I’m just so happy that Alana was available for my micro wedding! Thank you Alana!

I wholeheartedly recommend Alana for your bridal makeup! She knows exactly how to create natural looking yet absolutely stunning looks. I was so happy with my wedding day makeup! All of my bridesmaids and Mom/MIL were raving about how great their makeup was and how lovely it was having Alana there with us that day. Throughout the entire process she was easy to communicate with and addressed all of my questions. She was flexible and supportive through the changes and uncertainty that Summer 2020 brought. I'm so happy we went with her!

Alana did my makeup perfectly for my elopement! I did a trial with her a couple months before, and she made the slight adjustments I asked her to for the perfect look on the day of. I wanted a natural soft Glam look, and that's exactly what she did for me! So glad I went with her because my makeup looked perfect in pictures! Alana was very accommodating and easy to work with. We got married in the middle of a pandemic, and Alana took all precautions. She made sure everything was clean and properly sanitized and wore a mask the whole time. She was friendly and very knowledgeable about the Hudson valley area. Definitely recommend her for your wedding or special day makeup!

I am not a confident person and 99% of the time I get my makeup done, I am unrecognizable (in a bad way). So, I was so anxious and honestly terrified about finding the right hair and makeup artist for our wedding day. I messaged Alana after seeing her BEAUTIFUL portfolio of ‘natural and effortless’ signature style and was honest about my insecurities- crater pores, rosacea, and frizzy baby hairs. Not only was she able to talk me off a ledge about my insecurities, but she reassured me with specific details of her application process. I have never felt more beautiful than I did the day of my wedding. My hair and makeup lasted perfectly through all wedding festivities: from 1pm until 5am, through heat & humidity, a whole lot of dancing, and an afterparty at a local Irish pub. Thank you Alana, for being an absolute girlboss and incredible hair and makeup artist.

I simply could not be more thrilled that I booked Alana for my winter wedding! She delivered the exact look I wanted, even though I am not particularly makeup-verse and wasn't great at articulating what I wanted - she just knew. And she did such a gorgeous job on me, my bridesmaids, and my mother, all of whom have different preferences. Not to mention, she was such a pro to work with, especially when scheduling my trial - and RE-scheduling it last minute when I got sick! I am so, so happy I picked Alana to be a part of the day! She kept the energy focused but light on the day and we all felt absolutely amazing. I have never looked better. Thank you, Alana!

Alana is amazing! When I was looking for a make-up artist, I was drawn to Alana’s soft glam look that highlights your natural beauty for the big day. Not only is she incredibly talented in how gorgeous she made myself and my bridal party, she also is a great person to have with you on your wedding day. Her down-to-earth, friendly, and altruistic nature was much needed to calm my nerves about everything going well. She also went above and beyond, providing all of us with little touch-up kits and my maid-of-honor with an extra one to touch me up, should I need it. When I forgot my lipstick at our hotel, Alana was ready with her awesome own line of lip products, and mixed two of them to recreate the berry lip that we chose at my make-up trial. I never needed to touch it up — it lasted all the way through the wedding and after-party that night! Alana is the best, and I loved having her be a part of my wedding day!

Alana was an absolute joy to work with for my wedding. We got married on July 19, 2019 - and it was BLAZING hot. Between the heat and the humidity from a random sunshower an hour before our outdoor ceremony was to start, I was SURE I'd look a sweaty mess by the time I walked down the aisle. Boy, was I wrong. But let me back up. Alana arrived promptly and immediately began her set up. We had worked out the order of the bridesmaids ahead of time, and she got right to work. She worked with each girl to find the best look for their skin and complexion. Every single one of the girls looked beautiful. When it came time for me, I asked Alana if she could up slightly from our trial. She took my request in stride and executed it flawlessly. She constantly reassured me that I would NOT look sweaty in photos, and touched me up once more before she left. Alana was 100% right. I could feel the heat hanging in the air, yet my face looked absolutely flawless. My husband and guests remarked multiple times how amazed they were that I looked like I was not the least bit bothered by the heat. And my photos proved it. Alana is a true miracle worker, a badass woman, and a kind-hearted soul. If I was financially able to, I'd hire Alana as my private make-up artist, so that I could feel as glamorous and gorgeous going to Target as I did on my wedding day. Thank you times one million for being such a crucial part of my wedding day.

Alana did an amazing job the day of my wedding! My makeup was flawless and so was my bridesmaids! We were all happy and no one felt rushed through their time with Alana. I’m so happy looking back at my photos, my makeup looks natural yet stunning!

Alana did an amazing job with my bridesmaids and me on my wedding day. I knew I was in good hands, and that makeup was not something I needed to stress about. Alana is also a great person to be around and chat to, and has a calm, pleasant, demeanor that helped everyone just chill out and relax on the morning of the wedding. She's super nice, super professional, super talented... I recommend her highly!

Alana was amazing! She made the entire process easy and smooth. She was so much fun day of and really listened to each of my bridesmaids about what they wanted - everyone LOVED their makeup. I also took Alana's recommendation for a photographer and couldn't have been happier. Alana is the best choice in the Hudson Valley/NYC area - hands down.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Alana! From the seamless and prompt initial inquiry to the wedding day, she was such a pleasure to work with! I had a trial a few months before the wedding and she was very open to all of my ideas and perfectly executed the look I was hoping for. On my wedding day, she and her assistant did the makeup for all ten of my bridesmaids, both moms, and myself, and can I just say that EVERYONE was so happy with their results. She is incredibly talented and created such a warm and welcoming space on the wedding day, making sure that everyone felt comfortable. PLUS she has her own lip line and it was so special to wear a color that she personally designed for my wedding. Look no further!

Alana is the best! She did the makeup for my sister's wedding and we loved how it came out so much that I booked her for mine a few years later. For my wedding, she did 9 women's makeup by herself and everyone LOVED their makeup. I really wanted beautiful but natural makeup and Alana nailed it! I looked like myself but just enhanced a bit :) Alana was professional, patient, and understanding of everyone's needs. Getting ready the morning of your wedding is a very intimate setting, but Alana being there felt very natural and only added to the calm vibes that I wanted. I highly recommend her for absolutely any occasion!

Look no further; Alana is a talented, professional makeup artist, yet also someone who will feel like a dear friend on the wedding day. She is a calming force on a day filled with timelines, places to be, and very important things to do. I highly recommend doing a trial if you are able to. It’s a great opportunity to see if what you’re envisioning will work for you. That way, day of, you know exactly what your makeup will look like. My trial confirmed what I already was thinking: I made the right choice! Alana will listen to your needs and requests and incorporate her aesthetic to highlight your best features while keeping you still looking like yourself. She is truly an artist.

She is the best! She will make you feel so special on your special day. If you are not sure what you want she will help you find the right look for you, or if you do know she will execute it flawlessly! She is responsive, kind, and patient. You should absolutely hire her for your wedding!

Picking a makeup artist for my wedding was surprisingly one of the hardest tasks I faced until I found Alana! I didn't want a heavy, super glam look, so when I found Alana's softglam photos I knew I wanted to work with her! She did an amazing job on all the bridesmaids and myself! Everyone looked so naturally beautiful all day long! Alana was so easy to work with and nailed everyone’s specific look! I highly recommend her for your wedding, she’ll make you feel like a super star!

Alana was so incredible! I am just so grateful to have had Alana be a part of our special day. I knew I was in great hands during my trial. I had the dreaded breakout right before and her skills shined, making me feel so beautiful. Alana followed up with me after, recommending various skin products to help. It was so sweet and thoughtful of her! On my wedding day, my make up was done flawlessly! My bridal party was so happy with how their makeup was done as well. Everyone looked stunning! I highly recommend booking with Alana!!

Amazing! She knew exactly the vibe I was going for and did an amazing job on everyone. I would HIGHLY recommend her.

Alana was the make up artist for myself and my bridal party for my wedding this past July and I couldn’t be happier! Not only was she so great to work with, but she made me and my bridesmaids feel so beautiful on my wedding day! I wish she could do my makeup everyday!

Alana is so incredibly talented patient and kind. She listened to all my thoughts and concerns and she made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day! I had a huge bridal party and she was totally cool about it and made everyone look their absolute best! My mother was going through chemotherapy during my wedding and Alana paid extra attention to her. She felt and looked so beautiful! It really meant so much to the both of us. If you're looking for a makeup artist that is talented, fast and really listens to what you want I would 100% suggest BEAUTY by Alana Maria. Thanks again for everything! -Allison

Alana did such an amazing job for our wedding. I was definitely stressed about my hair and make up for the wedding because it was raining and it ended up being a hot day - Alana dealt with my craziness with grace & made sure that everyone looked absolutely gorgeous on the day of through the full day. I had a mix of bridesmaids, junior bridesmaids & moms on the day of and she accommodated the most glam to the least glam and everyone in between. I've been in a lot of weddings and I've never seen someone able to accommodate so many different looks & so beautifully. Everyone's make up looked flawless from the minute they were finished through the rain, 3 hours of a pictures, a ceremony, hours of dancing and then a bonfire after party. She also stopped by the venue right before the ceremony for touch ups (not that I even needed them) just to ease my concern. On top of being amazing at what she does, she's also a beautiful person who had such a calming presence throughout the whole process. I can't thank her enough & would recommend her to anyone needing make up services!

Alana was amazing! She did my makeup along with my mom's and all my bridesmaids (who all have very different styles and complexions). I searched a long time to find a makeup artist who did not "overdo" the eyes and lips, etc. Alana was perfect! She really listens to what you want and her makeup looks flawless. She also now has her own lip line. I bought the lipstick I wore on my wedding day and now wear it all the time and get tons of compliments! It is actually beautiful and lasts fall day! Alana was probably my favorite part of my wedding day. I highly recommend her to any and everyone!

Alana and Katie Kelly hair were my "getting pretty" team for my September wedding and oh my goodness I could not have chosen a better team. Alana is *so* incredible. I don't usually wear much makeup, but she nailed the "soft glam" look she prides herself on - I looked like me, only much prettier. She even kept my freckles visible! (They are an integral part of my face!). She also managed to calm down the very stressed mums and make them feel gorgeous, and made my team of bridespeople feel confident and beautiful. Not only is she super talented, but she is absolutely lovely. Exactly the sort of calming energy you want around on your wedding day. If you want to feel prettier than you have ever felt, hire her for your wedding. You absolutely won't regret it.

Not only is Alana really sweet and friendly, she listened to what everyone wanted for their makeup and their preferences. Everyone in my wedding party looked AMAZING and I couldn’t get over it. We started makeup at 8 AM and the night went until 1 AM, and everyone’s makeup stayed perfectly. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend booking her!!!

Alana did makeup for me and my bridesmaids, and I can't recommend her enough. She helped me achieve a natural look that made me feel like the most beautiful version of myself. She also adapted to all of my bridesmaids' requests—there was a range of styles and levels of glam—and everyone looked gorgeous! Perhaps the most impressive part of it all was that everyone's makeup lasted beautifully over the course of my mid-July outdoor wedding. And I have to emphasize that Alana is the loveliest, sweetest, most relaxed person—exactly the vibe you want on the morning of your wedding to help ease any potential anxiety. Thank you Alana!! You are a gem.

Alana was so lovely to work with and is such a talented makeup artist! She is so easy to talk to and as someone who isn't used to wearing much makeup, she really listened to any concerns I had and was incredibly flexible and adaptive. She created a final look that was glammed up but also felt like me, and by some magic it lasted through the after after party! She also created absolutely stunning looks for my five bridesmaids, mom and mother in law and kept the wedding morning stress free by not only creating a seamless schedule but leaving plenty of time for touch ups ensuring everyone looked and felt their best! Through Alana, we also found Katie Kelly who is a master at bridal hair. Together they make the perfect hair and makeup team and I'd recommend them in a heartbeat!

Gosh, where do I begin! thank you so much for making me feel soo soo beautiful! And my entire bridal party! Everyone just loved the looks you created! I can’t believe the day finally came and went but it truly was a dream! my make up was beyond perfect from start to finish! It all came together with you and Katie! It was the last details I could not see but you two totally created my dream look, come together. My husband thought it was perfect!!

Alana did my make up for my July Wedding. She was so easy to work with and was so helpful when I was deciding how I wanted my makeup. She also worked with my mom and 6 bridesmaids and everyone could not say enough how great she was! I highly recommend her!!

Alana and her assistant were amazing! On the day of, they were prompt and managed to finish ahead of schedule, despite our very large bridal party! They were both super friendly and made all of us feel extremely comfortable. Everyone was thrilled with their looks and received a ton of compliments throughout the evening. I would definitely recommend Alana for your next event!

Not only is Alana the sweetest human ever, but she is also the best make up artist ever!!!! She did my make up when I was a bridesmaid at my best friend's wedding, and then again at my own wedding. She knows how to help you pick colors that work and we all felt comfortable in her hands! The make up was flawless, didn't budge all night (even through some early June heat/sun/sweat), and I got SO many compliments. On behalf of myself and my bridesmaids, I can say that we all felt confident and beautiful for the entire day because of Alana. Also - she has her own line of lip products that are pure magic! Thank you <3

Alana did my makeup for my wedding, along with my bridesmaids, my mother, and my husband's mom. Everyone looked amazing! It stayed all day and she was so great and efficient to work with. Would definitely recommend to anyone with an upcoming wedding!

Alana was and absolute DREAM to work worth. I was so happy and fortunate to find her (via the knot!). Not only was it fun and relaxing to work with her, but she really made me feel absolutely beautiful. She was receptive to feedback, not just for me but all my girls. It was so fun lounging Saturday morning and see all of my favorite people looking like their most beautiful selves!! Alana is such a beautiful person who truly accentuated my features to help make me the happiest, most comfortable bride. I couldn't recommend her enough!

I was scrambling at the last second to find a make up artist who I was comfortable with and confident in. Alana not only makes you feel like the bride everyone deserves to be, she makes you laugh, smile and enjoy every second of your special day. Her work is extraordinarily perfect, simple but elegant with just enough glam to make you say bride.

Alana did my makeup for my wedding this past summer and it was absolutely perfect!! I do not usually wear a lot of makeup and Alana got the natural but glowing look that I was going for. She did me and 11 other women and was an absolute pro. She was efficient and made everyone look gorgeous. I can't thank her enough!!

Alana has a beautiful style of doing makeup. My girls and I all had looks that were cohesive, yet suited our own preferences. Alana is friendly and professional. I enjoyed my time with her at my trial and my big day. She was able to guide me through choices and make suggestions for my bridal look. The result photographed beautifully all night. She was also able to take direction from girls who had a specific idea of what they wanted. I highly recommend hiring Alana!

What a pleasure it was working with Alana! Her calm, confident, and professional demeanor during both the trial and big day instilled in me a feeling of confidence in my look that had me positively glowing! My favorite part of working with Alana was the collaborative feel of the relationship. She was not satisfied until I was 100% happy with my look and provided valuable professional and artistic advice resulting in a swoon-worthy look beyond my highest expectations, that I could never have come up with independently. When I couldn’t figure out, much less articulate my vision, Alana would clearly communicate and show options for us to consider, turning my sense of confusion into a renewed sense of control. I am pretty good at doing my own makeup, but the amazing value Alana added to my look and overall wedding experience for her reasonable rate made booking her a no-brainer. Ladies, do not “try this at home” . . . book Alana ASAP for your bridal beauty needs!!!

Alana is perfection! Not only is she a wonderful, personable, fun and kind person, she is incredibly talented at her craft. I wanted a make-up artist who could enhance my natural features and not make me up to look like someone else. She completely nailed it. She also easily accommodated 2 trials as I had changed my mind on a few things. She also did the make-up for 4 other women in my wedding party - all of them loved her and looked AMAZING. I would recommend Alana to anyone looking to feel their best on their special day. Book her now before she isn't available! Thank you, Alana!!

Alana is amazing! She is friendly and truly passionate about what she does. She wants everyone to go out and feel like the best version on themselves, which is exactly how my bridal party and I felt on my wedding day. Her make-up style is natural and classic, just what you'd want as a bride. If I could do it all over again, I would hire Alana again in a heartbeat! Thank you Alana for making me feel extra gorgeous on the biggest day of my life. xx

Alana was perfect. I’m not super into makeup and don’t wear much often, so I wanted to feel natural and like myself while also highlighting my best features. Alana did just that. I felt so beautiful and taken care of. On top of her excellent work, Alana is so easy to talk to and makes you feel comfortable. She is also honest which I really appreciate! Reach out to her ASAP- she books out far in advance!