Bonita Brides

Bonita Brides | Professional Hair & Makeup Artists

$185 starting price

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Austin, San Antonio & Surrounding Areas!

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Sara C. Hernandez

OWNER

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AWARD WINNER (8X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Bonita Brides is a wedding beauty salon in Austin, TX. We are a team of makeup and hair artists. We're serving up beauty and good times all at once. We understand how important your day is. Each bride is unique, and we understand and celebrate that. We want you to stand out and feel relaxed and pampered on the Big Day. We use the highest quality products, customizing a look that will last all night long, made especially for you, your skin tone, and your style. We'd love to hear more about your day! Contact us to book your wedding consultation. We can't wait to meet you, Bonita Bride! We're available for on-location services and large party events.

Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business

+8 years in business

Speaks English and Spanish

15 team members

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Meet the team

Sara C. Hernandez
Owner
Sara is the founder and creative artist behind Bonita Brides. She is makeup artist straight out of the hill country, raised in San Antonio Texas. During her time attending The University of Texas in Austin, she discovered her talent and love for the makeup connection. She's currently lives and works in Austin, Texas with her husband, 9 year old son, dog, 2 cats and 7 chickens! She loves and values connection, community and inspiring other women in her community
Zarah Manilag
Assistant
Zarah is passionate about and committed to helping people. She is a connector who loves to bring people together. In and out of her professional life, she is always finding herself in the middle of planning fun and memorable events for the people around her. Zarah takes greatest satisfaction in seeing everyone happy and is always grateful for the opportunity to make this happen. Zarah is a Mohter of 2 and in her free time, you can find her bonding with her kids and explore new things with them.

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Bonita Brides garnered exceptional praise for their wedding hair and makeup services which left numerous brides, bridesmaids, and family members feeling beautiful, comfortable, and confident on the big day. From accommodating specific visions to creating stunning looks that lasted all night, the team was lauded for their professionalism, patience, and incredible talent. A mix of conviviality, competence, and efficiency marked the experience, ultimately ensuring stress-free and enjoyable moments for clients during the wedding preparations and celebrations. High recommendations were echoed for the welcoming and skilled team at Bonita Brides.

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Caroline C

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2/25/2025

I had the best experience with Bonita Brides for my wedding hair and makeup! My stylist, Kaitlin, did hair and makeup for me and my two maids of honor, and she was so patient, calm, and kind. She made the morning of the wedding such a fun and relaxed experience. Kaitlin was great at taking feedback and making adjustments to get everything just right! I also had a super easy and fun trial at the salon. Kaitlin came prepared on the wedding day with notes from my trial, and together, we worked to achieve the perfect look. Coverage was really important to me because of my rosacea, and she made sure I was completely comfortable with the coverage on the big day. She covered the redness perfectly while still keeping the look natural and fresh, which was exactly what I wanted! There was a small scheduling miscommunication when I initially booked, and we didn’t discover it until a few months before the wedding. I was assigned an artist for a later time block than I needed, but Sara, the owner, jumped right in and worked quickly to shuffle things around and resolve the issue. She spent time on the phone with me and coordinated with my planner to make sure everything was smooth and stress-free on the morning-of. On top of all that, my hair and makeup stayed flawless all night! I couldn’t have been happier with my experience and would highly recommend Bonita Brides!

Ashley H

1/25/2025

I can't say enough good things about Bonita Brides. They were super friendly and responsive from the start, tailoring everything to exactly what I wanted. Their ability to go with the flow and stay positive throughout the day made the experience enjoyable and stress-free. All my girls also loved the team and the fun, positive energy they brought. The team created stunning hair and makeup looks that lasted all night, making sure I felt comfortable in my makeup since I don't normally wear a lot. I absolutely loved my hair and make-up and felt beautiful! They did a great job listening to what each girl and myself wanted for day off. I highly recommend Bonita Brides to anyone looking for a fantastic makeup team. Their professionalism, skills, and friendly demeanor made my wedding day even more special.

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Adrianne P

12/22/2024

The best experience from the beginning to the end. Made me feel absolutely gorgeous as well as my five ladies and even my groom. Perfect diversity with makeup and style. Glam squad to any brides rescue.

Danielle F

12/10/2024

When planning my wedding I had a very specific vision for my hair but was really nervous about makeup because I'm not a huge makeup girlie. From my first call with Sara she helped me understand what I might be looking for an matched me with two incredibly talented women for hair and makeup. Brittany and Ashley went above and beyond to make everything so perfect for my hair and makeup as well as all my family who also got their hair and makeup done. Ashley absolutely crushed the hairstyle I imagined and Brittany did my makeup so flawlessly so that I felt done up and beautiful but not overdone. They both even comforted me during the crazy times in the morning that felt so overwhelming. I'm so grateful I chose Bonita Brides, I can't recommend them more!!

Sarah R

10/16/2024

The Bonita Bride's team was a joy to work with. The two-person team that came to the venue were early, energetic, bubbly, fast, and professional. Every person that sat in their chair felt amazing and were smiling from their before and afters. Will definitely recommend them to everyone!

Rebecca S

6/15/2024

Absolutely obsessed with Sara and her team!!! Not only are they all super warm and inviting, but they really listen to you and make sure you feel beautiful on your wedding day. I had a more unique look in mind and Sara was so confident and excited for me and pulled it off flawlessly. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day. The face lewk was locked down and the hair was perf and stayed all night long after MUCH DANCING. I couldn’t be happier and am so glad that I trusted my face and head with Bonita Brides! 🩷

Ana A

5/05/2024

I am so glad I went with Bonita Brides for my wedding day hair and make-up! Kaitlin and Jennifer did hair and make-up for me, my 4 bridesmaids, my mother, and my mother-in-law. I did not have a uniform look for all of my bridesmaids. Kaitlin and Jennifer successfully managed to incorporate all of their personal tastes and preferences while maintaining a cohesive look for the bridal party. I personally have never felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day, thanks to Kaitlin’s expertise. Kaitlin and Jennifer were also both very kind and patient, and they contributed to a very positive and calm atmosphere in my getting-ready room. I would 100% recommend Bonita Brides to any bride in the Austin area!

Madison P

2/09/2024

This team was amazing. Cassidy was super sweet and made me look gorgeous on my wedding day. I couldn’t have asked for better! We got the surprise of having Sara join us as well. They made us all feel comfortable and listened to with our wants and needs. Thank you Bonita brides for everything!

Pratheeksha M

2/02/2024

My wedding planner recommended Bonita Brides, and I'm so glad I took her advice and booked this team!! My stylist was Kaitlin and from my trial with her, I knew we were going to be a great fit! Kaitlin worked with me to come up with a hairstyle that would accommodate florals as well as a gajra, which is a traditional jewelry piece placed in the hair of Indian brides. I was a false lashes newbie and Kaitlin was instrumental in me learning how to be comfortable in false lashes! She gave me tips on how to get used to them during the trial and we worked together to figure out the right density of lashes so they felt natural, so on the wedding day I wasn't tripped up by them at all! On the wedding day, we had hair & makeup for 5 members of the bridal party, 3 moms, and the Groom's styling all done by the Bonita Brides team. They arrived right on time and were such a fun group to be around all day. They helped me calm my nerves by chatting with me during setup, and then kept everyone in the bridal suite on schedule so we were even able to get hair & makeup done ahead of schedule and have extra time to relax before photos! Everyone's hair & makeup lasted through a super warm day, an outdoor ceremony, outfit changes for all the girls, and lots of dancing in warm weather! I would highly recommend Bonita Brides and will definitely be reaching out to them in the future when I need glam for formal events!

Emily D

1/10/2024

I loved my experience with Bonita Bridal! They were attentive to my personal wants and needs for hair and makeup for my big day. They were sociable and kind to my wedding party and family throughout the day of which is very important for me. They set everyone up for success by creating a fun and calming environment on a potentially stress-filled day. They were awesome!

Layne H

12/18/2023

Absolutely loved my working with Bonita Brides for all wedding events! From bridals, to bridal shower, to the day of, to our post-reception party the day after, they were there for it all and never disappointed! The owner has a team of young, fabulous women that know their stuff and have the training and credentials in cosmetology I was looking for. They were attentive, reasonably priced, always on time, and made my wedding hair and makeup dreams come to life (I mean look at that ponytail!)! When I did my trial, I asked for a bun and wasn’t happy with how it turned out (only because I asked for the wrong style! They executed it exactly how I asked, I just didn’t like the way it looked with my face - whoops!), and as soon as the owner Sara realized this, she reached out and offered to comp the trial or do another to make sure I was happy with the results. That level of customer service is hard to come by! Full transparency, I was a picky bride and did 4 different trials to make sure I found the right team. Bonita Brides was my last one and they blew me away. I booked them the same day. They had all the makeup brands I was looking for and executed the perfect airbrushed look. I’m a spray tan girlie and they matched my tan perfectly. Couldn’t recommend them more! 10/10! Not only for weddings but for any event you want to look a little extra fab for!

Sarah U

11/30/2023

I am so happy we used Bonita Brides for our wedding- hair & makeup. The trial was easy to schedule and we made a few tweaks for the wedding. They had excellent communication, catered to all of our needs (and we had a larger party) and showed so much professionalism. All the bride's team had such a great time and we looked/ felt beautiful!

Selly S

11/16/2023

can't describe with words how good Sara is, she came by herself to do my make-up and I love her already. she really did a good job with my hair.. i superrrrrr love that... oohh and she really know best what's good on asian skin color type like me.

Ashley W

11/02/2023

Bonita Brides exceeded my expectations on my wedding day and truly made the day stress-free. Their exceptional hair and makeup services made me, my bridal party of 5, mom, and mother-in-law feel naturally stunning. Everyone's look was tailored to enhance their individual beauty, really making all of us feel confident. I also booked Sara for my rehearsal/rehearsal dinner look and was super pleased with how that turned out and was glad not to have to do my own hair and makeup for the day-before events. I was so happy with the results from both days and how I looked in my wedding photos that I booked Sara again for my maternity shoot as well. The same level of expertise and attention to detail made me feel gorgeous once again! Bonita Brides has an incredible talent for creating natural elegance, and I recommend them for any special occasion. Thank you for making these special moments truly memorable!

Emily L

11/01/2023

Absolutely highly recommend Bonita Brides. From our very first contact, working with Bonita was so excellent! Working with Sara was so pleasant and easy. Communication was always prompt and positive. The team: Amanda F, Amy, Romi, and Dorinne - TOP TIER! They made my wedding day so much fun, worked through 12 of us ladies on a tight schedule and a busy day, and handled it awesome. Additionally, working with Amy and Amanda on my Bridal hair/MU trial was so fun and they were so patient helping me figure out what to do. They are great at what they do and at working with people.

Kiira B

10/12/2023

10/10 would recommend!!! Excellent service. You are paired with a stylist whom you will love. The trial run is essential and worth it. My stylist was Tamra. She was amazing! She did my bridal party as well! 100% worth it. I was worry-free, and my makeup and hair stayed in place all night despite all my happy tears and terrible dance moves. :)

Shannon V

9/26/2023

From the original consult to wedding day, Sara and her team were absolutely wonderful to work with. I scheduled a preview pretty far out from wedding day based on my location, but Kristi and Heather made sure that my vision was carried through on wedding day. They were professional, the services were on schedule if not ahead, and their work is unmatched. They made my entire bridal party and family feel like their look was the most important of the day, and they ensured that everyone felt beautiful when leaving the chair. They were also super personable and we had such a fun time chatting with them throughout the day. For customers that had to travel for the wedding they really made us feel at home with their services and recommendations. As the bride, I have never felt more beautiful while also feeling like myself, which made my wedding day feel even more natural. I had a hard time describing my vision at first, but both ladies helped talk me through my options while offering suggestions that were realistic - i.e. not full glam ideas but ways to elevate my usual look. I can't recommend this team enough for their work!

Kristin C

8/16/2023

As a girl who loves her makeup, finding someone that I trusted on such a special occasion was so stressful. After searching endlessly, I found Bonita Brides and I am so glad I did. Cassidy was so easy to work with and made myself and my bridal party absolutely stunning on my wedding day. You are definitely in good hands with the ladies at Bonita Brides!

Doug J

5/23/2023

This group is incredible! My wedding planner recommended them and I am so glad I listened to her! They helped myself, my mom and my aunt get ready for my wedding day and they were so friendly and casual - everything felt calm and breezy. I asked for a bright, natural look with airbrushing and it was STUNNING! So elegant, just the right amount of coverage and left me feeling ready for anything. I had my hair in an updo - classic and timeless bun with extra volume.....not too complicated, and it turned out SO much prettier than what I imagined. Jennifer knocked everything out of the park! She was great and the entire process was so much more fun than I expected. Thank you Jennifer!!!!

Zoe G

5/08/2023

I loved working with Bonita! As someone who doesn't wear a lot of make-up everyday, I was worried I wouldn't feel like myself on my wedding day with a ton of make-up on. My stylist at Bonita (Kaitlin), made me feel natural and beautiful while also fully embracing the old Hollywood style I was going for. I was so impressed at how Kaitlin and Amanda were able to reflect my bridesmaids' individual styles in their looks AND stay ahead of schedule. I did not overthink the two recommendations I received to go with Bonita and you shouldn't either!

Katlyn D

5/06/2023

Bonita Brides did a stunning job with me and my bridesmaids 💞 A special shoutout to Cassidy for her personalized approach! We blasted music and spoke candidly about the quirky vibe I was going for. For hair: I knew my hair was flat, baby fine, soft etc. but I still wanted to do something amazing with my hair. I knew I’d be dancing and having DDR at my wedding. So I wanted something that would HOLD and WOW! So she was so real with me when she said my hair wasn’t going to a hold a curl and had other ideas- I am so happy I listened! Since I had long hair and wanted to still make a statement we decided to do a double rose bun 🌹🌹it was so cool because she curled my hair FIRST to give me the volume my hair desperately needed as she braided - then for added fun, the buns could be taken down into 2 AMAZING braids!!! She used a flat iron to curl the ends and my hair held all night!!!! For make up: We spoke candidly about how I wanted COLOR 🧡💙💛 she was so fun and down to experiment during our hair & make up trial. Day of, we decided to go with a sunset sparkle look and my bottom lashes were like an ocean. She mixed 2 different strip lashes to make my eyes pop and It was the coolest look ever. I still can’t believe Cassidy’s magic 🪄 ✨ Heck, the pictures speak for themselves! Any bride looking to do something fun and different should reach out to these babes ✨👑👰‍♀️

Mikayla B

4/20/2023

Brittany & Kaitlin were AMAZING! & so much more than I could’ve asked for on my wedding day!!!

Pattie S

12/21/2022

Sara and the Bonita Brides team are the best! I’ve had the pleasure of getting my hair and makeup done by their team for 3 other weddings I was in before my own. When the time came for my own wedding I knew I had to book them and they did not disappoint! From beginning to end the Bonita Bride team was easy to communicate with, organized and oh so talented! The stylists take the time to listen to everyone’s hair/makeup desires and made everyone look and feel beautiful. I highly recommend Bonita Brides!

Nicole C

10/28/2022

Bonita Brides was amazing! Cassidy, my stylist, absolutely killed it and understood our vision of executing a natural glam look for myself and my wedding party. Great communication before and after my wedding trial, and so easy and fun to work with. Highly recommend!

Abby H

8/27/2022

Sara worked with me during my makeup trial and on the wedding day to create a look that was elegant, timeless, and gorgeous - she was very patient with me (usually very reluctant to wear makeup!) and was super flexible about changing the hairstyle on the day of. It was a wonderful experience!

Allison C

6/20/2022

Bonita Brides will make all your hair and makeup dreams come true!! Sara and her team truly love what they do and it shows in their work. One of the greatest vendor decisions I made was with Bonita Brides! Our wedding was in the Austin area, but I don't live there, so it was a challenge to schedule my trial, but Sara was super accommodating and made it work for a weekend I was in Austin before the wedding. And WOW was I blown away with how good my hair and makeup looked! I KNEW I had made the right choice. I had immediate trust in her to bring my visions for each look to life during the weekend weekend, as well as for my bridesmaids and mom. Every picture I sent for each look, looked exactly like the picture and better! My bridesmaids had all different length of hair and wanted all different styles, but Sara and Denise delivered and working within the time frame we needed. We didn't feel rushed, we felt relaxed and confident the whole time. From my mom's very short hair, to my friend with extensions and myself with a halo extension, Bonita Brides can style it all. My pictures look fabulous thanks to this team! All of my emails and texts were answered in a timely manner and this team shows the utmost professional ethic and highest customer service. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of the best glam! THANK YOU Bonita Brides!

Jamie C

4/20/2022

Bonita Brides Hair and Makeup: I originally hired Bonita Brides because Sara did such an incredible job at my sister Nicole’s wedding! I knew that whenever my time came I would hire the same company! Incredible job! Kelley and Katie knocked it out of the park and they were such fun to get ready with. They made everyone feel and look absolutely gorgeous and I am so grateful for them!

Tatianna R

1/24/2022

I've worked with Bonita Brides for years as a Wedding Planner so naturally I booked them for Hair and Makeup service for my own wedding. Selma was my artist and she was amazing! She was so sweet, flexible and gave me exactly the look I wanted. I felt beautiful during both my engagement photo shoot and on my wedding day.

ANELISE C

12/03/2021

Bonita Brides was such a great fit for my wedding day. I was a pandemic bride and had to postpone my wedding by a whole year and Sara and her team were extremely understanding and flexible. Now on to the details. I did a trial session with Sara the summer before my wedding and came out of it knowing I wanted something totally different for my actual wedding day. I didn't feel right in the more dramatic makeup in my engagement photos, so on wedding day, we went very natural, warm and soft. I also ended up doing an updo instead of my hair down as originally planned. Sara was great about listening to my feedback and changed my look so I would feel beautiful and natural on my wedding day. Her team on wedding day also did a wonderful job with my bridesmaids, mom, and mother-in-law. Sara actually did me a really big solid with adding my mother-in-law on wedding day as her original hair/makeup plans fell through. It was a relief knowing that was one less thing I had to worry about. I loved working with Sara and her team throughout my wedding and would recommend them to anyone. They made me feel and look beautiful on such an important day. p.s. - my hair and makeup looked FLAWLESS from start to finish on wedding day through a ton of dancing. A true feat of skill and magic.

Adelyn

11/28/2021

Amber with Bonita Brides did an outstanding job styling my bridal party and I’s hair for my big day. Most of us girls have a thick curly hair, and lots of it, but Amber was able to achieve our ideal look despite our hair type. The updo I wanted required hair extensions, and she even made that work without having to use extensions. Would definitely recommend Bonita Brides to any bride in search of a hair stylist!

Alison P

2/13/2021

I worked with Sara for my engagement photo hair and makeup, as well as Nicole and Kyla for my bridal portrait hair and makeup/trial. Nicole and Kyla also did wedding day hair and makeup for me and my bridal party. The ladies at Bonita Brides did a wonderful job at working off the inspiration pictures we provided. It was really important to me to stay looking natural, and I was so happy with how my hair and makeup turned out. The team was efficient, keeping us on schedule, as well as professional while making the process fun with my bridal party. I would recommend Bonita Brides to anyone looking for their wedding hair and makeup artists.

Response from Bonita Brides on 05/05/2021

Hi Alison, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are so de...

lighted that you had a great experience with us, as we strive to provide excellent customer service. Best Wishes. xoxo Sara

Melissa M

1/03/2021

Sara and her team are amazing. Sara came highly recommended by our wedding coordinator, Ashley Nicole Affairs, and I now know why. I first met Sara when she came to our house for my wedding hair and makeup trial in November. She was so kind, made me feel comfortable, really listened to what I wanted, and is incredibly talented. I knew it was going to be good when my husband, then fiancé Kenny, came home after my appointment and started crying because he said I looked so beautiful. On our wedding day, Sara did our makeup for me and my wedding party, and Rachel did our hair. With a wide range of different styles that we wanted, Sara and Rachel did a flawless job on everyone. Everyone felt beautiful, and I can’t say enough great things about Sara. Thank you for all that you did to make our wedding special.

Response from Bonita Brides on 05/04/2021

Hi Melissa, Thank you so much for this glowing review. We really appreciate you taking th...

e time to write this and we're so pleased to hear about your experience with Bonita Brides! We pride ourselves on being able to accommodate many styles, skin tones and hair textures. Thank you for noticing this and we were so thrilled to be apart of your special day! xoxo BB

Deanna P

11/30/2020

Bonita Brides is the best and I am so glad I booked with them for my special day! They provided a team of 4 ladies who did fabulous hair and makeup for me, all 8 of my bridesmaids, the 2 moms, my grandmother, and our flower girl. They were very prompt and organize, sticking to the schedule that Sara made before the day. Sara has been the greatest communicator and listened to all my hair and makeup desires. She answered all emails and calls very promptly and had answers to all my questions. I was picky about my hair and the level of tease that I wanted, and Alexis did not disappoint! She looked at the images I brought and did it 100 times better! I LOVE Selma who did my makeup and knew exactly what I was talking about what I said I wanted natural glam makeup! Somehow she as able to pull 2 opposite looks into one gorgeous masterpiece that left me feeling my best the whole day! Amanda was a phenomenal hair stylists as well and left all of my bridesmaids feeling confident and looking gorgeous! Sarah was also a dream makeup artist who made all the girls and both moms feel and look their very best! If you are looking for a hair and makeup crew that will listen to you, communicate well, and make you feel the most beautiful you have ever felt, look no further than Bonita Brides!

Response from Bonita Brides on 05/04/2021

Hi Deanna, WOW, you have no idea how much we love this review! I feel like you covered so...

many important aspects to booking your hair and makeup team . We really strive for excellence when it comes to the client experience, what an outstanding and positive experience you had from start to finish. We're so pleased you felt seen, heard and of course beautiful. xoxo BB

Jenna S

11/20/2020

Bonita Brides is the BEST! Sara made me and my wife feel so comfortable and beautiful both during our trials and on the day of our wedding. She was incredibly down to earth, professional, and 100% knew what she was doing. I felt understood and not pressured to wear too much makeup or do something I wasn't comfortable with. She totally got my more natural aesthetic. After our trial, we gave little notes with small adjustments and she remembered everything. She was even there and answered my messages when I was trying to find the right hair extensions. Thank you so much Sara for your incredible work and making me feel like a princess! (S/O to Alexis for her amazing hair work as well)

Response from Bonita Brides on 05/04/2021

Hi Jenna!, We are glad that you felt understood and accomodated. We are so happy to glam ...

up two brides for this amazing opportunity, we love being part of the LGBTQ community. It's something we've worked hard on and we're pleased our efforts resonated with you. Thank you for your feedback we've taken your thoughts to heart and we will continue to strive for excellence towards customer experience. xoxo Sara

Theresa L

3/25/2020

Sara is amazing and really make me, my bridesmaid, and my mom feel amazing and had us looking amazing! She does a tremendous job at makeup I think it really is her true calling. You’re in amazing hands with Bonita Brides!

Response from Bonita Brides on 05/04/2021

Hi Theresa, We are so happy you're pleased with the results and means so much when our Bon...

itra Brides share their experiences. Thank you for your review, we love being a part of your day. xoxo Sara.

Katelyn M

3/11/2020

Sara was amazing on my wedding day! She was super easy to talk to and helped make getting ready fun. She did a great job on everyones hair and made sure we were all happy! Sara took extra time to make sure I was happy with my makeup and was happy to make changes to my eyebrows as requested. I would totally use Sara again for another event and would highly recommend her!

Response from Bonita Brides on 05/06/2021

Hi Katelyn, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We ta...

ke pride in knowing that you were happy on your wedding day! xoxo BB

Nicole H

2/26/2020

Words cannot express the amazing job Sara Hernandez did on my wedding day!! She had done the wedding for my one my best friends back in April and I was OBSESSED!!! I immediately booked a trail and booked. Was one of the best decisions I made for myself for the wedding. She is personable and makes you feel comfortable right off the back. She did almost all my bridesmaids and mother of the bride/groom and everyone looked insanely gorgeous. I have never felt more beautiful than I did that day and it was in large part to her. I'll forever be thankful my friend booked her as that is truly how I found her and stalked her Instagram. Her portfolio is amazing and I know I will use her for any event where I want to feel amazing. I wish I could give her 10 starts because she truly was everything and more you would want. Run don't walk if you're thinking of hiring Bonita Brides for your wedding makeup or even event! You will not regret it!!!

Response from Bonita Brides on 05/06/2021

Hi Katelyn, WOW! that was an amazing review! We really strive for excellence when it comes...

to the client experience. We are truly grateful that you felt comfortable, and beautiful on your wedding day. Thank you for your lovely review. xoxo BB

Claire H

1/22/2020

Sara and Rachel were incredible for my wedding. They did a great job on my hair and makeup and all of my bridesmaids were REALLY happy. They were very laid back and easy to work with. The services were also affordable, especially if you are booking both hair and makeup for multiple people. I would definitely recommend booking Bonita Brides if you are still in the market for H/M services for your wedding!

Response from Bonita Brides on 05/10/2021

You guys were the sweetest! We are pleased that you were Happy with BonitaBrides. Thanks f...

or the great review, I appreciate you. Xoxo Sara & Team BB

Morgan R

11/24/2019

Let me tell you... this group of ladies is the absolute BEST beauty team I could have asked for. Sara SAVED me after a huge ordeal with my previous makeup artists (leaving me without a hair/makeup stylist 3 weeks before the wedding...). Sara is the sweetest, most understanding and easy to work with gal ever and I adored working with her and her team. Val (makeup) and Rachel (hair) were AMAZING (ask for them y'all, trust me)!!! They made me feel absolutely beautiful, comfortable and confident on my big day; and that wasn't just because of the amazing work they did, but also because of their sweet and encouraging spirits and their excitement and willingness to help me on such short notice!! BEST.BEAUTY TEAM.EVER!!

Response from Bonita Brides on 05/10/2021

WOW! we're thrilled to be part of your wedding day Morgan. Thank you so much for your revi...

ew, we appreciate you. xoxo BB

Kayla L

11/19/2019

Sara and Kyla were awesome to work with! They completed all my wedding party services so quickly and made sure everyone was happy with their look. All of my bridesmaids looked incredible and I felt amazing! So many compliments throughout the night! Hair/makeup lasted all night long and held up against all the events throughout the wedding.

Response from Bonita Brides on 05/10/2021

Hi Kayla, thank you so much for your review. We were so honored to be part of your beautif...

ul wedding, xoxo BB

Devon R

11/10/2019

Bonita Brides was absolutely amazing. Not only did they kill it with the hair and makeup, but Sara was also amazing with our nieces and with doing the groom's long hair up in a clean man bun. Highly recommend Bonita Brides.

Response from Bonita Brides on 05/11/2021

Aww Thank you Devon, we were so honored to be a part of such a beautiful wedding. Thank y...

ou for trusting us! xoxo BB

Elizabeth L

10/31/2019

GODDESS...That’s what my guest at my wedding kept sayin to me! “You look like a goddess”! Imagine how that made me feel on the most important day of my life? I truly felt like I looked the most stunning I ever have and that’s because Bonita Brides hair & makeup is ON POINT! I felt pampered, relaxed, confident, and beautiful on my wedding day because Sara and Bonita Brides sets the tone while creating MAGIC!

Response from Bonita Brides on 05/10/2021

WOW! that is AMAZING Elizabeth. Thank you so much for your review and we are so glad that ...

we were happy and confident on your wedding day. xoxo BB

Lauren G

10/24/2019

Sara with Bonita Brides is the BEST! I’m a wedding photographer, and I always recommend that my brides work with Bonita Brides for hair & makeup on their wedding day and bridal portraits. Sara is fun, easy to talk to, and will make you feel comfortable and look amazing. She’s incredibly talented and knows how to apply makeup that will look great in person AND in photos! I’ve seen it over and over again… your hair & makeup will look awesome ALL DAY, which I appreciate as a photographer. It makes me happy to hear brides and bridesmaids talk about their wonderful experience with Sara!

Response from Bonita Brides on 05/11/2021

Hi Lauren, You guys were the sweetest! We are pleased that you were happy on your wedding ...

day. Thanks for the great review, I appreciate you. xoxo BB

Natalie K

10/21/2019

Sara (owner of Bonita Brides) is my girl. Wedding make up/hair was something I feared. I don’t wear a lot of make up nor do I ever actually fix my hair, so when looking I wanted someone who could help me still look like myself but also feel beautiful. I was nervous. But Sara and her hand selected team - they took those nerves and threw them right out the window!!! She nailed it, and even when I wasn’t thrilled with something she calmed all nerves and fixed it 100% with no questions asked. Sara rolled so well with the the vibe of the day. Not only did she master my look, but she was able to have all my bridesmaids truly look just like themselves! Each individual and unique, but put together and beautiful!!!! I am considering having her move to FL so she can help me regularly! (Kidding) Overall, she’s one of those people that makes you feel comfortable, confident and at the end of the day - beautiful!

Response from Bonita Brides on 05/11/2021

Hi Natalie, We so appreciate this review, creating comfort and calm on your wedding day is...

extremely important to us. We want to be there to support you in enjoying each moment while you're in our chair. We are glad to be part of your wedding day! xoxo BB

Kelsey V

10/18/2019

Sara and her team were so incredible to work with from my hair & makeup trial to the wedding day! Kyla and Romi did my trial and were there with me on the wedding day. They did an incredible 17 services in the span of about 4 hours and my bridal party looked incredible!!! What I loved most about working with Bonita Brides is that they were so receptive to my feedback and concerns. I actually completely redid my look/style from the trial to the wedding day and Kyla and Romi made sure that I felt confident and looked my best. I appreciate all of the time and thought that they put into making my wedding party feel and look amazing. I would book with Bonita Brides again in a heartbeat!

Response from Bonita Brides on 05/20/2021

Hi Kelsey, we are so glad we were able to help you achieve the look/style on your special ...

day. Thank you for your review and we are so pleased that we were happy with our service. xoxo BB

Jessica S

10/04/2019

I hired Bonita Brides to do my bridal party’s hair and makeup and my makeup (a friend of mine did my hair as a wedding gift). Sara and her team were on time, fun, and very easy to work with! None of my bridesmaids had given much thought to a specific look until the day of and they did a great job guiding us. Everyone looked beautiful and cohesive. Sara’s makeup made me look like my best version of myself (natural but elevated). The only hiccup we had was from the humidity, which meant my lip stain never fully dried and got all over the groom. In the end, it made for quite a few laughs and some cute photos. The rest of my makeup lasted all day and all night in spite of the heat and looked beautiful in our photos. I would definitely hire Bonita Brides again! Thank you guys!

Sara H

10/04/2019

Sara is absolutely amazing! Not only is she talented and organized, but she is affordable and does not nickle and dime you for her services. Bonita Brides was extremely easy to work with and Sara worked wonders on my stubborn hair for my wedding and got it to hold curls for the entire night in the humidity! Sara is very detail oriented and wants only the best for the brides she works with. My fake eyelashes stayed on for 12 days, yes 12 after my wedding which was an added bonus for me. I highly recommend Sara and her team. You will feel and look beautiful on your big day!

Ellen G

9/30/2019

Sara is so talented!! I absolutely loved the makeup and looks she created for myself, my mom and bridesmaids on our wedding day. There was a big group of us (8 total) and she got everyone finished ahead of schedule, which was so nice on a day full of deadlines! I didn't have to worry about the makeup whatsoever. Everyone looked beautiful and fresh, with flawless skin. The makeup looks stunning in our photos and amazing in person. Something that's so important as well is including vendors and professionals on your day who will bring a calm, kind vibe to the group. Sara was not only incredibly professional, but so easy to talk to and everyone loved their time with her. She is amazing at what she does. Hire her!!

Lorena C

9/25/2019

Bonita Brides provided hair and makeup services for my bridesmaids, mom, and I for my wedding day and I absolutely loved them! They were all super sweet and listened to what we all wanted and made the experience super fun and easy. Sara also did my hair and makeup trail and did a great job and was open to my suggestions!

Sun Y

9/10/2019

Sara and her team were prompt on time and got me and 7 other ladies ready for my wedding. From the wedding hair/make up trial to the day of the wedding, Sara listened to all my needs and fulfilled them until I was completely satisfied. I was very pleased with the final look and it also looked great in the wedding photos!

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