About this vendor
Bella Vita Artistry is a top-rated wedding hair & makeup business located out ofĀ Newport News, VA. If you want to ensure that you look your very best for your once-in-a-lifetime occasion, this is the business for you!
We have been in business for 11 years specializing in flawless, photo-ready hair & makeup with a focus on soft glam and natural makeup.
We will come on-location to your chosen location and perform our services, allowing you to get pampered in a comfortable space.
Details
Beauty
- Beauty Group Bookings
- Hair Stylists
- Hair Trials Available
- Makeup
- Airbrushed Makeup
- Makeup Artists
Business Attributes
- Black-owned Business
- Native American-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
5
out of 5.057 reviews
Review photos
Showing slide number 1 out of 9
I had the pleasure of having Lana do my bridal makeup for both my rehearsal dinner & my wedding day. I would recommend them a million times again to any bride who wants to feel lik...
e the most beautiful version of themself on their most special day. I showed Lana multiple inspiration pictures & she completely captured the look I was going for & somehow exceeded my expectations. My makeup lasted all night, all my insecurity spots were perfectly blurred & my makeup lasted all night!! If youāre considering booking them, please do, you will not regret the decision!! They were also super fun to chat with & the sweetest ladies!! My day was even more special having them a part of it!
I cannot recommend Alana with Bella Vita Artistry enough. She truly is the best of the best. She listened carefully to what I wanted and absolutely nailed it. I still looked like m...
e, just elevated and glowing. I felt so beautiful while still feeling like myself, which was exactly what I hoped for. My makeup lasted all day and photographed perfectly.
Beyond her talent, Alana was incredibly professional. She was responsive throughout the entire planning process and was punctual on my wedding day.
Alana did an amazing job making me feel so beautiful on my wedding day! She arrived on time, was very professional, and organized. I was so impressed at how well she color matched ...
me and gave me such a flawless finish! I would definitely recommend her to anyone that wants a worry free experience on their big day. š
We had a wonderful experience and couldnāt be happier with the service we received. On the wedding day, everything went smoothly from start to finish. Lana arrived right on time, w...
as professional and organized, and she made the whole process stress-free for us. She worked efficiently and finished in a timely manner while still paying attention to every detail.
Everyone was extremely satisfied with the results, and it truly helped make the day even more special. We would absolutely recommend her services and will definitely be booking with them again in the future.
Alana is an amazing makeup artist! She made me, my wedding party, and my mom feel beautiful on my wedding day. We were all very happy with our makeup and didn't need any adjustment...
s. I didn't even have a makeup trial with her and she made me look exactly how I envisioned on my wedding day. Our makeup even lasted 10+ hours in 90 degree weather! In addition, Alana is very sweet, reliable, and excellent at communicating. I would recommend Bella Vita Artistry to anyone :)
Alana is one of the BEST! Sheās well versed in various skin tones and types and makes you feel so comfortable with her professionalism and gentleness. She brought Ayana as a 2nd ar...
tists for our party of 12 women and then did AMAZING!!! We all felt so beautiful. Hire them ASAP!!!
Flawless Wedding Glam ā Alana is a True Artist! šāØ
I canāt say enough amazing things about my experience with Alana as my wedding makeup artist! From our very first conversation,...
her communication was clear, warm, and professional. She made the entire process so easy and stress-free, which is exactly what every bride needs during such a busy time.
On the big day, Alana arrived early, set up efficiently, and immediately created such a calm and fun atmosphere for everyone. She came fully prepared with a high-quality, clean, and diverse range of products, making sure every skin type and tone was catered to with care and precision. She listened to what each person wanted and delivered looks that were both timeless and totally flattering.
Everyone in the bridal party felt so comfortable with herāit was like having a close friend doing our makeup! Most importantly, we all absolutely loved our final looks. Alana made me feel like the best version of myself, and my makeup lasted perfectly all day and night without needing a single touch-up.
I am beyond happy with my decision to work with Alana. Her talent speaks for itselfāyou can see it all over her Instagram, where every single look is just stunning. If you're looking for someone who is not only incredibly skilled but also an absolute joy to have around on your special day, Alana is your girl. 10/10 would recommend a thousand times over!
Amazing!!! Did such a great job on me and my bridesmaids and works very fast!
Alana did an incredible job with my bridal makeup! 6 months later and my husband still raves about how great I looked and tells me the next time we have professional photos done āI...
have to get the same person to do my makeup.ā Coming from the man who wanted me to do my own makeup because he didnāt want me to have ātoo muchā! I was so happy with how it turned out and all my bridesmaids and my mom looked incredible as well!
I cannot recommend Alana and the Bella Vita Artistry crew enough!! I had the pleasure of booking Alana for my bridal makeup along with my bridesmaids and mothers. From the very beg...
inning she made the experience as seamless as possible!! In the bridal world transparency is so hard to come by but Alana lists her services (along with pricing!) right on her website. Her booking process was clear/easy and her communication from start to finish was amazing!! Most importantly, she made me feel like the most BEAUTIFUL bride š„° she catered to all of our skin tones and types and was just such a calming presence in all the wedding day chaos. I could never have imagined the positive impact Alana would make on my wedding day. I HIGHLY recommend Alana for all of your MUA needs!!
Lana is truly amazing, as always! Iāve had the her do my makeup for various events since 2016, and she never disappoints. Not only is she incredibly talented, but sheās also one of...
the kindest and most professional people Iāve worked with.
For my wedding day, she went above and beyond to make sure I felt beautiful and confident. Her attention to detail, her calm energy, and her ability to really listen to what you want make all the difference. She even provides thoughtful touch-up kits, which were awesome, because I needed a touch up after the vows lol.
Lana is an a great artist and such a hard worker. You will not regret working with her, she pours her heart into what she does, and it absolutely shows!
Wow! Lana was such a joy to work with! She was very understanding and cooperative! When I tell you she absolutely did amazing on my Bridal make up and my āØBridal PartyšāØās make up...
for the wedding! I would def recommend!
Alana from Bella Vita Artistry is absolutely amazing. Honestly, as soon as I saw her work, I knew I had to have her do my wedding makeup ā I even canceled another makeup artist I h...
ad already booked because Alana was just that good!
From the very first trial to the wedding day, she was so kind, easy to talk to, and really listened to what I wanted. On the day of the wedding, Alana and her team showed up on time, kept everything super organized, and made me and my bridal party feel comfortable and beautiful. They were all so friendly and fun to be around, which made the morning even more special.
The makeup itself was perfect ā it looked natural, stayed on all day (even through all the happy tears and dancing), and looked amazing in every photo. I felt like the best version of myself, and all my bridesmaids kept telling me how much they loved their makeup too.
If youāre looking for a makeup artist whoās talented, super easy to work with, and will make you feel gorgeous on your big day, I canāt recommend Alana enough. Booking her was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding!
10000% Recommended!! Lana is amazing! I needed a make up artist A WEEK before my wedding and luckily I stumbled upon her IG page and immediately knew that I wanted her to do my wed...
ding makeup! She responded right away and was willing to travel far to our venue. š„ŗ She made sure I felt comfortable. She was very helpful and recommended the best shade for my skin tone. And I love how she listened to what I wanted for my look and went above and beyond! Exactly what I envisioned! I have never felt so beautiful in my entire life! Got a lot of compliments too! I would definitely book her again in the future! Couldnāt recommend her enough! š
I recently had the pleasure of working with Alana at Bella Vita Artistry for my wedding, and I couldn't be happier with the final look. The artistry and attention to detail were tr...
uly exceptional; I felt beautiful and confident on my big day.
While we did experience some communication challenges leading up to the wedding, Alana was always professional and accommodating. Once we connected, she took the time to understand my vision and executed it flawlessly.
If youāre looking for a talented makeup artist who delivers stunning results, I highly recommend Bella Vita Artistry!
Alana worked well with a variety of skin tones. There was communication prior to the event and she helped me make adjustments to meet the timeline I wanted it. Her assistant for th...
e day moved a bit slower, but she recognized the discrepancy and stepped in to help us get moving. I recommend her services. Her Instagram before and after images speak for themselves.
Alana did my makeup on my wedding day as well as the makeup for my bridesmaids and she absolutely crushed it. We had bridesmaids from various backgrounds and she did makeup looks t...
hat suited each one beautifully. She also listened to what i preferred for bridal makeup and executed the vision perfectly. I felt so beautiful and the makeup lasted all night. She also kindly stayed an extra hour to do my momās makeup who was scheduled in but was late arriving to the venue. 10000/10 would recommend.
Alana did my bridal makeup as well as my bridesmaids! The makeup lasted all night long and looked absolutely perfect in person as well as photos. Alana was able to adapt to all our...
makeup preferences while making sure we all looked cohesive. The morning of the wedding was a little chaotic, and it meant so much to me to have Alana to vent to. She really helped me calm my nerves. I would highly recommend Alana for all of your makeup needs!!
I absolutely loved my makeup!! It was the first time going to Bella Vita and I will definitely use this vendor again in the future! I received so many compliments about my makeup f...
rom my Bridal Shower!
I have quite a few followers on social media, so I wasnāt surprised when I was bombarded with dozens of local make up artist whenI asked for recommendations. I looked into and revi...
ewed almost all of them, and no one had better work, consistency, or professionalism than Lana. She was transparent and very communicative from the start giving me realistic goals and asking in-depth questions about what Iāve liked and didnt about makeup others or myself had done.
We referenced photos and tested products and colors during my consultation which I enjoyed because no Sephora or Mac employee is going to give as much care and consideration to anyone just purchasing products. The studio was clean and comfortable! My mom fell asleep she was so comfortable.
I also loved that she was able to work around me managing tasks and answering calls!! My makeup was flawless as if I had sat there still the entire time!
Her booking processes and policies were clear and fair, answering so many questions. I was adamant about not spending money on a consultation but Iām glad I did because so much was discussed and learned about my skin and features!
She did an amazing job with my bridesmaids for my wedding in 2019. She was on time, professional and even finished her work ahead of schedule . I also had her so my makeup two year...
s later for my baby shower. You will not be disappointed!
Alana did my engagement photo makeup and I was more then impressed , she catered to all my needs and found a style perfect for my photos , she was efficient, and very professional,...
I plan on going back to her for all my makeup needs !
I will never let anyone else do my makeup! She does an excellent job every time and my makeup always looks EXACTLY the same many, many, many hours later. Through sweat and tears yo...
ur makeup will not budge lol. No need for any touchups! Couldnāt recommend enough
Alana is the absolute best makeup artist ever! She knows how to work with all skins types and is a joy to work with. Prior to my wedding she had done my makeup for at least three o...
ther events! As soon as I knew my wedding date I booked her first!
Alana was very professional from the start. She has a thorough website and is prompt with responding to inquires. I was in love with my makeup and this made me feel so beautiful on...
my wedding day. Alana is very efficient and stays on schedule. She was able to do makeup services for myself, mother, and three bridesmaids in a timely manner. This made me feel at ease. I recommend Alana and will use her in the future!
Bella Vita Artistry came highly recommended, and she was absolutely awesome. I was totally pleased as well as my bridesmaids. She was very pleasant, professional and was able to a...
ccommodate all my girls skin tones with ease. I would definitely highly recommend her.
Alana did my makeup for both my traditional West African engagement ceremony and my big wedding day this July! She made me feel beautiful and kept me at ease during the most exciti...
ng time in my life. She was professional, kind, and helpful throughout the crazy wedding planning process. I remember trying so hard to secure a bridal makeup artists just months before the wedding, and I was so glad that I found you, you are amazing!
I got married in September and had Alana do the makeup for myself, some bridesmaids, our moms. She was amazing!! Being biracial and post one bad makeup experience years ago, I was ...
wary of hiring a makeup artist for myself for my wedding. However, Alanaās portfolio includes clients with all sorts of skin tones that it gave me plenty of reassurance to trust her to make me and my bridal party look beautiful! She was easy to communicate and work with throughout the whole process and gave me some good advice when I had questions. During my bridal trial, it was easy to come up with the moody look I was hoping for without going overly glam. And on the day of, my makeup matched the trial makeup and then some!
I felt like a goddess on my wedding day, and while the dress helped, it was Alanaās makeup that did it the trick! 100/10 recommend her!! š
I absolutely love Bella Vita Artistry! She does such incredible make up. I had my make up first done as a maid of honor in my sisterās wedding and of course once I finally got marr...
ied I had to have her do my make up too! Everything about her is amazing.
Alana was my makeup artist for my wedding day and she was amazing! She was open to changing things in my trial that better suited my preference for makeup, she was very professiona...
l and was right on time when doing everyoneās makeup. My makeup also held up in the rain the entire day. I love just chatting with her as well!
If you want to feel like a beauty queen, I HIGHLY suggest you book with Alana. She is perfect at bringing out all of your features and accentuating your natural beauty without caki...
ng on a ton of heavy make up. She was extremely professional and got myself and my bridesmaids make up done in a timely manner. She also gives you a touch up kit, even though none of us needed it because our make up lasted all night. I could not have been happier with my wedding make up. If you are looking for a sign to book Alana..this is it!!!
My initial makeup artist had a family illness & had to cancel last minute.
I was very happy with the results! She was able to take my trial photo & bring it to life with her own t...
wist!
Alana was easy to work with and is such a talented makeup artist. I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with Alana and will recommend her to anyone looking for...
a makeup artist. She listened to my expectations for my look and nailed it on the first try in our trial run. She was punctual on the day of the wedding and all of my bridesmaids were very happy with their looks. Iāve never felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day and Alana was played a major role in making that happen! Stop thinking about it and book her now!
Alana did such an incredible job! My make up lasted throughout the entire day, even through the tears and all the smiles (no creasing). I wanted natural glam and she made that hap...
pened, flawlessly- literally I looked flawless! She is definitely worth the investment on your big day or any other occasion.
I had my makeup done by Bella Vita for my wedding and all I can say was it was flawless. Her and her team arrived on time after traveling 2 hours to us, completed our looks exactly...
as requested, and really completed my look! Everyone continued to complement my makeup all day!!!!
It took me a while to find the right makeup artist and Alana was it. I wanted a makeup artist who had worked with different skin types and tones. Our wedding party was a complete ...
spectrum. Going through her portfolio she has clients of all ages which my mom loved.
The trial went smoothly and I loved the look. Alana was great to communicate with and answered all my questions. I was even able to add in a few additional people at the last minute. For the day of Alana planned to have an assistant, but COVID had other plans. She let me know and the day of we adjusted. Alana took her time with everyone and we all looked absolutely amazing. Everyone loved their looks and received compliments. My cousin (15) loved that she was getting full makeup for the day. Alana and my cousin discussed her look and she was stunning. The makeup lasted all evening and through a few tears. Would highly recommend booking.
Not only did Alana flawlessly execute my makeup on my wedding day in 2020, but I had the pleasure of being in her chair again recently as a bridesmaid! The bride was a bridesmaid i...
n my 2020 and asked for Alana for her own wedding day because she just had to have her!
Alanaās talent is unmatched! Sheās personable, professional, and truly a master of her craft! She even traveled over an hour to my wedding venue for my 2/29/2020 wedding to glam 8 ...
of us and did so flawlessly! I felt (and looked) beautiful throughout the entire day to night. I would recommend Alana 10 times over!
10/10 would recommend Alana. When my first hired artist couldn't commit to my wedding Alana came through and I am soooo glad she did. On the day of my wedding she showed up on time...
, stayed perfectly on schedule with all 4 bridesmaids, mother of the bride, and myself. She had all equipment she could possibly need. Her makeup and gear were thoroughly cleaned between each client. She fit right in with my girls making the getting ready process so much fun. We all absolutely loved our makeup. Even my mother who does not like makeup at all, loved the way Alana made her mature skin look so glowy and smooth. Do yourself a favor and hire Alana for all events, especially weddings.
My husband and I decided to have a 5 year vow renewal wedding this year since we did not have an initial wedding. We booked our venue in VA Beach and I found the most beautiful, ki...
nd, and down to earth makeup artist! Alana, the owner of Bella Vita Artistry, is so attentive and knowledgeable about her craft. She responds quick and affordable. My bridesmaids and I enjoyed her on the wedding day because she came in with a positive vibe! Not to mention, she arrived way early and was already set up and ready to go! If we decide to have a 10 year reunion wedding, she is on my list to hire again! I highly recommend!! Thank you so much!
Alana was an absolute joy, she exceeded expectations and then some. I was so happy to have the opportunity for a trial make-up session. She contracted a second artist to help with...
the large group of ladies and came to the wedding venue early with a great attitude and smiling and making everyone feel super special. Iāve never felt so beautiful! There isnāt a filter that exists that can make you look as beautiful as Alanaās magical make-up brushes. 100% highly recommended!!!!! ā¤ļø
Alana is hands down the most talented make up artist out there. She was absolutely amazing and did my make up FLAWLESSLY for my special day š„° it was the best feeling to enjoy my w...
edding day and not stress over if I would love how my make up turned out because I knew anything she did would be fantastic. Her make up artists that came with her, Tyler and Jen, weāre also amazing!!
All my bridesmaids were so happy with their make up and we truly cannot thank them enough for making us all feel like pretty princesses ā„ļø
11/10 for Bella Vita Artistry - THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! We love you!!
Alana is great!! My makeup artist had to unexpectedly cancel a little over a month before my wedding and I was referred to Alana who stepped in on very short notice and did a great...
job for my makeup as well as my bridal party. Sheās very professional and takes feedback very well, and was able to get all of our makeup done ahead of schedule which was great. Would highly recommend her!
I am so happy I booked Bella Vita Artistry for my wedding! She and her assistant artist did an amazing job on the entire bridal party. We loved them! My husband cried when we did o...
ur first look so that says ALOT because he does not cry. But he said I looked so pretty he lost it. 5/5 stars! She will have you looking your absolute best for your special day
Alana was the absolute best choice for my wedding day. She was responsive and professional and so sweet! She made my matron of honor, who never wears makeup, look natural and gorge...
ous. I got SO many compliments on my makeup. I can't wait to have her do it again for my next special occasion! Highly recommend!
Alana did a beautiful job with the wedding day makeup for myself and my six bridesmaids. She was always professional and timely during our interactions. Everyone looked gorgeous ...
and was blown away with how their makeup turned out! Not to mention it didn't budge all night. I would highly recommend her for your next special event.
Alana is super talent and really knows her craft. She is personable and I love that her goal is to make you feel beautiful. For my wedding on 6/8/19 Alana and her assistant had 14 ...
faces to complete by 1:30pm. They arrived promptly and started at 7:45 AM and ended up finishing early! She was even able to do touch ups for those who requested. Everyone looked and felt beautiful. She was such a pleasure to work with!
Alana did an amazing job for my wedding last month! I'm not used to wearing full face makeup and wanted adjustments for my final look, so I had 2 trials done. She was professional ...
and gave me the exact look I was looking for! She did makeup for 7 other people and I couldn't have been more satisfied :)
I chose Alana as my makeup artist because she did the makeup for someone I know and she was willing to travel for just me getting her makeup done. I was blown away by how great of ...
a job she did. I booked a trial before and I loved what she did then but there were a couple things I wanted changed. She listened to and applied my feedback. My makeup on wedding day was absolutely flawless. It was so much better than I could have imagined. Here is the real kicker for me though, the makeup felt super light and comfortable but IT DID NOT BUDGE! It was 90+ degrees in May, she did my makeup at noon, I sweat my butt off all day, dabbed my face with a handkerchief probably a million times, and even went swimming after the reception and I still had to use makeup remover because nothing, I repeat NOTHING had come off. Not even the false lashes.
To speak of Alanaās professionalism too, she got a flat tire on the way to my venue. She texted me right away to let me know but promised that she would only be a bit late and that she would still have me ready by my desired time. And she did!
Other bonuses about hiring Alana are:
- online pay system so you donāt have to worry about it on the day of
- super professional and organized
- she really takes your wishes into consideration
Very professional! Very pleased with the makeup for my wedding !
Contact
8 San Jose Dr, Suite 3C, Newport News, VA | VA, NC, & abroad!
Bella Vita Artistry, LLC.