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Beke Beau is an award-winning makeup artist based in the Philadelphia. Her style is timeless and her exquisite makeup applications fit her brides like a glove. Her work has been seen in New Yorker Magazine, People Magazine, and Martha Stewart Weddings. "Best of Philly," Philadelphia Magazine; "Best of Style," Philadelphia Style Magazine; "Best of the Main Line," Main Line Magazine; "National Award of Excellence," Wedding International Professionals Association.
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- Makeup
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
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My husband and I got married at the Appleford Estate on September 1, 2024! I knew that for my wedding makeup, I wanted to look like myself, very natural and not overdone. Being from Brooklyn, I relied on the suggestions given to me by the coordinator at our venue, Lisa. Beke Beau was at the top of the list and I scheduled a makeup trial for my engagement shoot, so I could not only see if I liked the way the studio did my makeup but if I also liked the way it looked in photographs. I took notes on what I loved from the trial and what I wanted to adjust for the wedding. On the day of the wedding, we had two artists from Beke Beau come to our hotel to do makeup for myself, my mom, mother-in-law and six bridesmaids. They were on time, kept us on schedule(with the hair stylists as well) and made everyone look absolutely beautiful, in the most elegant and natural way! Most of us opted for the false eyelashes and waterproof mascara which, along with the rest of the makeup, lasted all day and through the night. I never felt caked on or creasy, just felt like myself! We all loved our makeup looks frm Beke Beau and we couldn't be more grateful to have used them for our wedding-thank you for making us all feel so beautiful!!
Beke and her team are the best! I had Sam do my makeup as a bridesmaid in another wedding and knew I wanted to work with her on my own wedding day. She did a fantastic job on my makeup and making me feel my most beautiful while also looking like myself. She helped me figure out the exact look I wanted during my trial and also did a trial for my mom so we both knew what to expect on wedding day.
On the wedding day, Sam and Sarah were calm, kind, and professional - exactly the energy you want while getting ready! Everyone looked SO gorgeous and were so happy with their makeup. The whole Beke team is fantastic and I am so happy to have the chance to work with Sam and Sarah.
Beke herself and Sam on her team who I worked with more closely were both amazing! Sam and her associates day of delivered a beautiful experience and a relaxed vibe. Everyone looked like more beautiful versions of themselves, colors were well matched and natural looking. Sam was great to work with, super professional, and spent a ton of time with me at my trial and took great notes so it was perfect day of. Would definitely recommend!
Beke's team did a wonderful job! I really didn't want my wedding makeup to look fake or cakey, and just wanted to look like a more elevated version of myself. Sam nailed it! They were also able to do more makeup for my rehearsal dinner, and were very sweet and easy to work with.
Sam did an amazing job on my wedding day makeup! I wanted to look natural but elevated and I truly have never felt so beautiful. My mom, mother-in-law and bridesmaids all also looked like the most beautiful version of themselves, and it made me so happy to see them so happy with their makeup. We had 9 people total, and we finished with time to spare. The entire morning felt so relaxed and Sam's calm and incredibly kind presence was very much appreciated. Beke was also so helpful in coordinating the logistics. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
Beke is a dream and such an incredible person. I’m so grateful to have had her help in getting ready for my wedding day, and I feel honored to have had the opportunity to work with such a legend! She made me feel absolutely beautiful on my wedding day, and even more, she is just such a special and kind soul. I’m so glad to have met her. Her entire staff is just lovely. Sam met me right before my ceremony for a quick touch up and even stuck around for afterwards in case there were tears. They are truly the best of the best!
We had Sam for makeup, and she was great. Right from the trial, I knew I had made the correct choice. My makeup felt light and natural, but also beautiful. I am so grateful for her and Beke's work, and highly recommend!
I can’t say enough amazing things about working with Beke Beau and her excellent team. I have several severe allergies, some of which can be found in makeup products, and since our first phone call, Beke went above and beyond to make my health concerns a serious priority. At my trial she and the makeup artist I worked with, Sam, went through each item with me to make sure it was safe with my allergies while still giving me the highest of quality products. I felt so safe and heard working with them. Sam and Marlene were so kind and professional, making for such a calm and happy wedding morning for myself, my bridesmaids, mom and MIL. Their work was absolutely beautiful- I loved that I still looked and felt like myself for my wedding but in the most beautiful way. The makeup stayed looking fresh and beautiful even through all the happy tears and hours on the packed dance floor. I cannot recommend lovely Beke and her team enough! Thank you so much!!
I cannot recommend Beke and her team more. Beke is so talented and did a phenomenal job on my makeup the day of my wedding. From the trial to the day of the event, she went above and beyond to make sure that I was happy with my look. Her humor and professionalism helped put myself and my bridal party at ease. She is incredible at accentuating one's natural beauty and she and her assistants helped create looks that every bridal party member loved. Thank you so much, Beke!!!
Beke and her assistant Crystal, did an absolutely AMAZING job for my wedding on November 5, 2022. They were extremely helpful answering any of my questions prior to the big day and made all of my bridesmaids, my mom and my now mother-in-law feel beyond beautiful. What I love about Beke and her team is their goal of making brides feel beautiful while also looking like themselves.
Beke, everyone in my bridal party was obsessed with the services you and Crystal provided and I am so excited to see you again and take some lessons!
Beke Beau came highly recommended by my wedding planner and I'm so happy I chose them. Sam did an amazing job and couldn't have been nicer to work with. I wanted to look like an elevated version of myself but prefer a more natural makeup look and Sam made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day! My mom and bridesmaids also loved how their makeup was done. 10/10 would recommend Beke Beau!
Sam from Beke Beau is amazing! She captured exactly the look I was hoping for, and she was an incredibly calming, warm, and kind presence on my wedding morning. Thank you Sam!
When looking for a makeup artist for my wedding, I knew I wanted someone whose makeup style created a natural yet elevated look and that is exactly what I got with Beke and her assistant Katherine!! These two are such awesome people with insane talent -- and they are really fun to have nearby on the wedding day!! I trusted Beke every step of the way and really can't say enough good things about her skill, talent and fun personality!! Side note: it was 99 degrees in Philly the day of my wedding, I sweat a ton, yet my makeup held up throughout the night!!
Definitely book with this team!! Sam was amazing through my entire wedding process. She paid so much attention. To every little detail and always really listened to how I was feeling. The morning of the wedding she made me feel calm and at ease and really hid my terrible bags and red eyes! Everyone loved their make up on my wedding party, including my mom!! I felt like an elevated version of myself which is what I was going for!
I absolutely loved working with Beke!! She is truly an expert and always made me feel comfortable. I loved my bridal make-up and all of my bridesmaids and my mother also looked amazing. Beke truly knows how to match the makeup to the face, and no one looked overly made-up. I have had my make-up done professionally before and felt like the end result did not look like myself, but I did not have this issue at all with Beke. I did do a trial before the wedding (which looked great), and on the day of the wedding we actually chose slightly different colors since I had become mildly more tan than the trial. Beke adjusted seamlessly and I trusted her completely. The final look was perfect! Highly highly recommend!
Beke and her team were positively amazing. On our wedding day, I truly felt the most beautiful I have ever felt. Beke and her team did the make-up for all of our bridesmaids and they were all thrilled with their make-up. They know exactly how to enhance your natural beauty. Beke and her team were such a pleasure to work with. I can't say enough good things about them!
It was an absolute pleasure working with Beke and her team for my wedding day! Beke was incredibly responsive and receptive scheduling and getting everything confirmed to work with her lead assistant, Sam, as she was already booked for my wedding day. The makeup application for myself, bridesmaids, and mother all turned out BEAUTIFULLY, and each and every assistant was so kind and talented to work with. We all felt and looked gorgeous going into the wedding festivities and all of the makeup still looked flawless throughout the entire day and evening. Thank you Beke and Sam!
My wedding make up looked wonderful, and my bridesmaids were very happy with it as well. Sam and Celine were great to work with, and did touch-ups and check-ins as well to make sure all of us were pleased with our make up. I would highly recommend them!
I have never looked and felt more beautiful in my entire life. Every bride should know that the first half of your wedding day is spent doing hair, makeup and photos. It is SO important to surround yourself with professionals who are talented and also down to Earth and fun. Working with Beke was an absolute pleasure. I am a naturally anxious person, and her presence was so calming and so appreciated the morning of the wedding. When she finished my makeup, and I put my dress on, I couldn't believe how amazing I felt. I was, and still am, beaming. I was truly in the best hands, and it showed. My makeup was flawless all day and night, and it was a LONG (amazing) day. I cried during the ceremony, and my makeup didn't move. Beke is the absolute best.
Beke is hands down the best make-up artist I have ever worked with!
In the year leading up to my wedding, I was a bridesmaid in six other weddings and no one came close to her talent and artistry.
Not only is Beke wildly talented, but she is the sweetest woman who surrounds herself with an incredible team of exceptional ladies! Beke and her team made myself, my mom, my mother-in-law and my bridesmaids feel so incredibly beautiful.
She has a knack for making inner beauty shine through. All of my girls looked absolutely stunning (and like themselves!)
If you're looking for make-up that still makes you look like you - book Beke, you absolutely will not be disappointed! Thank you, Beke, for making me and my girls feel incredible! You're amazing!!
I first found Beke because I loved her makeup style – every bride I saw in her portfolio looked like themselves but the most exquisitely beautiful version of themselves! I was looking for bridal makeup that would stand out in photos (and give a lot of lash-itude!) but wouldn’t be too much to cause my husband to wonder who he was actually marrying.
Talking to Beke and doing a trial just made me even more comfortable in my selection. She was honest and helped me easily decide what would look best for me.
You know when you can tell someone is just really good at what they do and they are passionate about their work? That’s Beke.
She was a calming presence to be around on the big day – and was flexible enough to switch hotels in order to accommodate my groom as well!
Beke is incredibly easy to work with and the quality of her service is unparalleled. I highly recommend her to any bride-to-be!
Beke was the absolute best! She made me not only feel like a bride, but more importantly, the most beautiful version of myself. This was really important to me! I wanted makeup that looked natural but with a little drama. What I also loved was how wonderful everyone else in my wedding party looked, too. She took just as much care with my mother's makeup as she did with my own. My makeup looked just as amazing at the end of the night as it did in the morning, and I definitely cried a little bit throughout the day! My entire experience with her from initial contact, to makeup trial, to the day of the wedding was wonderful. She makes an effort to get to know you as a person and to reach out before the wedding, which makes you feel more confident and special as you are getting ready the morning of. Every single vendor I used recommended her very highly and I definitely understand why. It was the easiest decision I made throughout the entire wedding planning process. I cannot express how much I admire and recommend Beke!
A few of my friends used Beke Beau for their wedding, so I knew I could trust her to do a great job. She is incredibly professional and really knows how to interpret what her clients want. I was afraid I would be difficult because I prefer a more natural look and I did not do a trial, but she took it slow and explained everything in a way that made me feel comfortable and super happy with the outcome. Even my husband was asking on the day how she made my eyes even more beautiful. Beke clearly has a ton of experience and uses the best products. Six of us got our makeup done by her and everyone was extremely happy. I highly recommend her!
I have never looked more beautiful in my life. I just kept looking in the mirror and feeling like a movie star. My bridesmaids have all been in many weddings, as have my mother, MIL, and aunt. None of us have every looked this gorgeous. Beke and her associate are pure professionals and make each woman look like themselves, the best version of themselves. She listened to what I envisioned and looked at all the elements of my look, then discussed what she had thought. I knew she got me and once I looked in the mirror it was overwhelming. I looked good in pictures and in person which was very important to me. She was the first vendor I hired because I knew she was the best and I wanted to make sure she was available. You've only got one wedding day, so make the women you love look unbelievable.
Beke is the BEST!! She’s has very down to earth and gracious personailty. Her and her assistant did myself, my mom, Grandmom and 6 of my bridesmaids. I don’t wear much makeup and Beke was open to all my suggestions and made me feel really comfortable. Everyone’s makeup looked so natural and flawless! I felt so beautiful :) She stayed for touch ups up until the ceremony which I’m so thankful for. I highly recommend Beke and her team!! Thanks again ❤️
I first met Beke at her studio for a wedding makeup trial and arrived incredibly nervous, not sure of what to expect. I had never had my makeup professionally done before and have a difficult time with anything near my eyes! What initially struck me about Beke was her personality. She was so incredibly warm and welcoming. She's just a type of person you want to be around. Then, instead of asking for pictures of what I wanted my makeup to look like, she asked me about my relationship with makeup and asked to see pictures of me as I naturally am. All I really had to tell her was that I wanted a focus on my eyes and she worked her magic! She was sensitive to my issues with eyes and always made sure I was comfortable. It didn't hurt that she complimented me the whole time! I was smiling every time I was with Beke. As soon as the trial was over I just had absolutely no doubt in my mind - I had to have her for my wedding! On the wedding day her personality made the bridal suite such a fun place to be. Beke also worked on my mom and my bridal party. Each girl was absolutely thrilled with how they looked. One even commented that out of all the weddings she had been in, this was her favorite makeup. As for myself, I have literally never felt more beautiful in my life! Beke makes anyone feel like a star! My wedding day makeup look was so important to me and it just could not have been anymore perfect. Beke is an absolute artist and she's exactly who you want to do your makeup for any special occasion!
I worked with Brittany and Celine for my Oct wedding & cannot thank them enough! They create that perfect, understated look, all while being so much fun to work with. Beke and her team are complete professionals - I am so grateful for their talents! Everything was on schedule and everyone (ages 16 to 60) looked absolutely beautiful.
Beke was one of the first vendors we chose for our wedding day after a ton of recommendations from our wedding planner and other brides. She is amazing at what she does - making you radiant on your wedding day! She makes you look flawless while still looking like yourself. I could not recommend her enough - I promise you she is worth the investment!!!
Beke did an amazing job on my makeup! I was extremely nervous at first as I didn't have time to set up an initial consultation and I'm a woman of color. Beke arrived on time ready to go. 45 minutes later, I looked awesome! She knew exactly how to accentuate my features without making me looked caked up. She matched my skin tone and complexion perfectly. Thank you Beke!
Beke herself wasn't available for my wedding (although I met and corresponded with her and she was lovely and prompt in her responses and so helpful) but she set me up with one of her makeup artists - Samantha - who I absolutely loved. She was patient and thoughtful and helpful during my trial, and I came away feeling absolutely confident that she would make me feel comfortable and beautiful on my wedding day! Her style is very subtle, which worked for me - every time I have someone else put makeup on me I end up feeling like its way too much, even if I ask them to tone it down - but Sam understood that was not my style. The day of the wedding she was prompt and professional and calm and did a wonderful job. She left me with powder to touch up and a lipstick which I am still loving. I was incredibly happy with her.
Beke also helped suggest a number of hair stylists in the area who she liked - I ended up going with one of them and was also very happy.
Beke is truly fantastic. I was 100% confident in her hands. She has a very friendly and relaxed demeanor which puts you at ease on your wedding day, a day that can otherwise be stressful. She executed a beautiful, classic look for me and my wedding party. We received many compliments, such as that we all looked like "the best versions of ourselves." From mothers to bridesmaids, Beke had everyone looking flawless.
Beke and Samantha were absolutely wonderful. Since I don't wear a lot of makeup, I was concerned that I'd feel weighed down by wedding makeup but I didn't feel that way at all! I was stunned by how beautiful of a job Beke did, and the makeup/fake eyelashes stayed in place all night even through the rain! I could not be any happier about my wedding makeup with Beke and I recommend her to anyone & everyone!
Beke is just amazing! She really listened and helped me feel natural and beautiful. My makeup stayed on all night. Every one of my bridesmaids raved about her and several wanted to pursue private makeup lessons with her. Beke brings a positive, easygoing vibe that, when matched with her talent as a makeup artist, makes her the best person to have helping you get ready for your wedding day.
Beke and her assistant Sam were both wonderful to work with! When I visited Beke's lovely studio for my trial, both Beke and Sam took the time to listen to my preferences and made sure they had a true understanding of how I wanted to look on wedding day. I very much appreciated Beke's professionalism, responsiveness, kindness and attention to detail as we worked through plans and details together. Beke was not available on our wedding day, but Sam did a beautiful job and I was so pleased with my my Mom's, my bridemaids' and my own soft, natural and timeless look - everyone looked and felt beautiful and our make up lasted all day and night despite the fact that it was 90 degrees and humid! I was also very impressed with Sam's ability to conceal a tattoo that I wanted to cover for the wedding. I had been to several other make up artists who attempted to cover the tattoo and their work just didn't compare to Sam's. She went above and beyond to make sure the tattoo was invisible - even practicing on her husbands' tattoos leading up to the wedding - and not a single person noticed it. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with these talented ladies - Beke Beau is truly the best. Thank you so much for everything Beke and Sam!
Beke is the best! When I asked for makeup recommendations from other vendors, Beke was the first name everyone suggested — and it’s for a reason! She and her assistant did makeup for myself, my mom, and 7 bridesmaids at my May wedding in Center City — and we could not have been happier. She is creative, patient, and so talented! I especially loved that she was open to suggestions and was totally willing to try out different colors or shades. And she was just such a positive and calming personality to have around. Everyone’s makeup looked natural and beautiful. I would wholeheartedly recommend Beke!
Beke was truly amazing, her work was impeccable she made me look and feel so beautiful on my wedding day! She is so easy to talk and get along with and she made me feel so at ease and relaxed while I would have been so nervous right before the ceremony. She came to my location where I was getting ready with her assistant and worked in such an organized and timely manner while remaining so calm and laid back. I would most definitely recommend Beke!
There really isn't much more to say about Beke. Anyone who can put fake eyelashes on my mom and aunt is a superhero. I knew the minute I saw her work, I wanted her to beautify me and my maids on my big day, so I simply emailed her and asked where to send my deposit. Although many people shop around, I didn't, because I didn't have to. Beke is the best, by far. After booking, I made an appointment for my mom and I for our trial run (my mom doesn't wear anything other than concealer and chap stick and was adamant about NOT getting her makeup done), and we were both impressed with our total experience. Beke is lighthearted, funny, and super talented. Needless to say, we ended up adding two people for an application and all looked gorgeous. Thank you, Beke, for making us look fabulous!
We just booked them for our wedding after a preview session!! Love it!
There's much to say about Beke! I’m not easy to please. I had trial make-up runs with two other artists, one from a company that had gotten many great reviews online. I looked good from them but not perfect.
Beke spent a lot of time listening to what I wanted, what I didn’t want, what went wrong or right with the other artists, looking at pictures, learning about the general vibe of my wedding, etc.
As she’s working, you start to really trust her. She’s very careful - a perfectionist. Just two examples:
* She’d stare at me for a while, then look at some makeup, look back at me, and THINK. She kept trying colors until she felt like she got the EXACT right one, like there was a right one in her mind and she would do whatever it took to find it.
* She put a false eyelash on me. I didn’t notice it feeling weird but she could tell it wasn’t on exactly right. She took it off and then started with a new one because one that had already been applied would have a slightly different shape than a new one.
I also felt extremely comfortable with her. She’s very sweet, patient, fun, and interesting.
The results were amazing. I literally couldn’t understand what she had done. I think I actually laughed out loud because I couldn’t figure it out.
The first thing I noticed were my eyes. They were perfect. The weird thing was that it didn’t look like I had much makeup – it wasn’t the makeup that stood out; it was my own eyes. The color of them was even more noticeable. I even noticed the whites of my eyes more, like they were bigger.
My skin looked way better than with the other two makeup artists. Even if I got really close up, I couldn’t see any foundation. And yet my skin tone was even.
Whatever products she uses are amazing. She was the only one to try lip stain on me. It didn’t feel like lipstick, it wasn’t too shiny, and my hair didn’t get stuck on it in the wind. It just somehow made my lips look bigger.
My under-eye circles were the most confusing. They were gone but I couldn’t see any makeup there. With the other two makeup artists, my under-eye circles were gone from a distance but when I looked up close, I could see why – a pretty thick coat of foundation or concealer was there.
Of the three artists I tried, Beke was the only one who gave me a look that fit my wedding and also made me look beautiful.
Beke is slightly more expensive than other makeup artists I contacted but she was SO much better than the two I had trial runs with (like in a totally different league) that I think she is well worth the difference in price. In fact, I think she could charge a lot more - she's that good!
Thank You Beke! You made me look stunning on my wedding day.
Beke did a fantastic job with my make-up and the make-up of my mom, step-mom-in-law, sister-in-law and aunt.
I love make-up and am very picky about how it looks, colors etc.
Beke was amazing and truly deserves her title of "Best of the Main Line." She is fun, easy to work with and made me look incredible on my wedding day. My eyes (which I think are small) popped with color and sultryness, and my somewhat round face even had cheekbones.
Beke made my mom look at least 10 years younger - I cant remember the last time her makeup looked that great on her.
The makeup was incredible and I would recommend her over and over again at the drop of a hat.
Ask me who the best makeup artist is in the Philadelphia area - it's hands down Beke Beau.
Beke was terrific. She did a beautiful job on my makeup. My makeup looked natural and held up in hot weather. She was professional and her prices were reasonable. I had several trials done before I met Beke. She was the BEST by far. I would highly recommend Beke. The day of the wedding she showed up early which put me at ease immediately.
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