On-Site Custom Makeup & Hair ~ Natural to Glam!
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Coastal NC , Wilmington NC, NC beaches
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Barb Hill
OWNER/MUA
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (7X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based in Wilmington, NC, Bridal Artistry NC is an on-location hair and makeup styling service for weddings and other exciting events. With the help of this team, you can complete your dream day look through a hair and makeup transformation. Using high-quality products to enhance your natural beauty, they strive to help make you look as good as you feel as you take the aisle.
Owner and makeup artist Barb Hill set Bridal Artistry NC up in 2018, after over a decade spent building a successful multi-ethnic beauty team in Washington, DC. During her time out of state, Barbara worked with clients of all styles and backgrounds, developing the skillset to master any look. Now, this beauty expert has assembled a talented team of stylists to give you a wedding morning of pampering and custom styling.
Bridal Artistry NC looks forward to meeting you for a consultation and trial, where they will get to know you and your unique tastes. After deciding on a look and ensuring it is everything you want it to be, they will travel to you on the big day. Their onsite services extend to the whole wedding party, so everyone can sit back and relax as the team transforms them. Whatever your ideal style is, reach out to discover how Barb and her team can help it shine.
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Meet the team
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- Barb HillOwner/MUAPassionate about business building & beauty. Lover of people and adventure. Seeker of God's truth & wisdom. Thankful for skills to help women gain confidence in their own unique natural beauty & a talented team of pro beauty stylists! After personally doing 100's of weddings in the DC area & developing a large multi-ethnic pro team there. Owner, Barb Hill, re-located to Wilmington to serve the Coastal Carolina market -- and enjoy the beach!! From working with foreign leaders in an earlier career to taking my makeup artists to NY Fashion Week in 2018-2022, it's been amazing!
- BRIDAL ARTISTRY NC TEAMPro Hair & MU ArtistsBRIDAL ARTISTRY NC is an experienced team of makeup & hair professionals who take the time to listen to your vision for your wedding day or special event look. We customize the hair & makeup to fit your desires and comfort level. Send us your inspiration pics and enjoy friendly, professional service from our team on location -- wherever you are getting ready in Wilmington or Coastal NC.
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.090 reviews
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Bridal Artistry NC received glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Clients praised the team's professionalism, flexibility, and talent in creating stunning looks while accommodating various preferences, skin tones, and hair types. The artists, including Barb, Lauren, Veronica, and Alexa, were commended for their communication, attention to detail, and ability to make everyone feel beautiful and comfortable. Clients highly recommended Bridal Artistry NC for a stress-free and flawless experience on their special day.Review photos
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John B
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5.0
11/12/2025
Lauren (hair stylist) and Sydney (makeup artist) both did such a beautiful job with everyone’s styles! I felt so comfortable with both of them right from the beginning at my trial ...
and throughout the whole morning of my wedding as we got ready.
Both ladies did a fantastic job especially with my mom and MIL who both had some insecurities going in. In fact, my mom was so worried about having her fine lines accentuated by bad makeup that she originally wasn’t going to have it done, but after seeing how beautiful my MIL looked, she asked and Sydney was able to slip her in at the end. Both my mom and MIL felt beautiful and that was so meaningful to me (not to mention how great me and my bridesmaids looked and felt).
Also, we all got to keep our chosen liquid lip so we could reapply throughout the night which was such a nice touch!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 11/12/2025
Thanks so much for your very wonderful review that makes us feel so appreciated in our mis...
sion to make brides and their women feel both beautiful & comfortable with their looks on what can be a somewhat "stressful" day! Sydney & Lauren are uplifted by your encouraging words -- and we really look forward to seeing your wedding photos! Many blessings to you newlyweds!!
Lairen F
5.0
12/21/2025
After booking Barb and her team for our wedding in October, I could not have asked for a better experience.
Barb was very responsive and helpful in all the details. Sydney & Laure...
n were wonderful to work with for the trial and the day of! They made everyone at ease and were very easy going. Everyone looked stunning and exactly how they wanted. I could not recommend a better service!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 12/21/2025
We so appreciate your great review, Lairen! Sydney & Lauren are a super pro team and we a...
re glad that they met all your expectations! That is always our goal!
Thank you for sending over the photo gallery so we can all enjoy the pics that captured the beauty of your whole gorgeous wedding day. Our best wishes to you newlyweds launching into married life together ~~ Barb
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Natalia
5.0
12/09/2025
Barb and Holly are the dream team. My wedding looked like the United Nations and both of them knew exactly what to do with each skin color and hair texture. Booking was such an eas...
y process and communication was super solid. Prices were more than fair. Wedding day was chaotic so we followed none of our color-coded hair and makeup schedule yet Barb and Holly pivoted right along with the rest of us without even blinking an eye. Holly even gave my daughter a haircut to accommodate the style she wanted. They absolutely rock. Makeup and hair were on point even at the end of the evening...even through all the crying that I did!
10/10 recommend! Thank you so much for making everyone look absolutely stunning for the wedding!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 12/09/2025
What a blessing it is to get your kind review of our services on your wedding day beauty s...
ervices! We absolutely loved being able to get all of you ready for the whole lovely fall wedding day at Cape Fear Winery. It was an emotional day because all of your friends were so loving and supportive of you ;) Holly and I counted it a privilege to serve you all. We love the photos! May you newlyweds be blessed in your marriage ~~ Barb
Allyson L
5.0
12/08/2025
Barbara and Lauren were a great team and made the bridal party feel more beautiful than ever! Special shoutout to Barbara for helping my mom shine through her skin condition!! And ...
to Lauren for absolutely nailing my dream bridal hair!! 10/10 stars would highly recommend 😇
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 12/09/2025
Ally! Thank you so much for the enthusiastic review that really made Lauren & me so happy...
! We loved making you and your wedding party feel so beautiful -- and your Mom was so dear. So glad I could smooth out her complexion so she could shine through the whole celebration ;) Wishing you newlyweds a very happy future walking through life together ~~ Barb
Taylor G
5.0
11/13/2025
Barbara was not only so talented but so fun! Had so much fun getting ready as well as the trial.
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 11/13/2025
Thank you, Taylor! You are making me smile :) You are a gem .. and I so appreciate the re...
view! Best wishes to you newlyweds ~~
Rebecca P
5.0
10/07/2025
Bridal artistry NC was amazing! Barb was VERY communicative and professional. Holly and Sydney did such an amazing job with my hair and make up on my special day. I would 100 perce...
nt recommend them! Could not thank them enough!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 10/07/2025
Rebecca! Thank you so much for the great review! Sydney & Holly are excellent pros and l...
oved doing the stylings for you and your whole wedding party at that lovely beach house on Oak Island. Sending you thanks, hugs and all best wishes for you newlyweds !
Carrie T
5.0
8/07/2025
Highly recommend Bridal Artistry NC!! I was stressing out bad about my wedding and found Barbara via Google. She did an awesome job with my make up. She was very attentive to my...
concerns, and so flexible. Lauren did our hair and was so efficient. I was so worried it would melt in this humidity, so I searched for someone to come to the wedding venue. Barbara always responded instantly. It eased my nerves so much. I had a beautiful experience. I will always recommend this vendor. Worth every penny!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 08/07/2025
We so appreciate your review, Carrie! Lauren & I really enjoyed starting off your wedding...
day with some beautiful touches for you & your wedding party. Thank you for taking the time to leave us your kind words for our work. Much happiness to you both!!
Sam H
5.0
6/09/2025
Barb and Veronica did the hair and makeup for my wedding in April, and they were both phenomenal! Everything looked exactly as I wanted it to, and my mom, mother-in-law, and my sis...
ter were all thrilled with their hair and makeup as well. One thing I loved about working with Barb is that she did not require me to have a minimum size bridal party or minimum spend limit, AND she gave each of us a lipstick to keep so that we could touch up throughout the day. I worked with Barb for my engagement photos as well, and she knocked it out of the park both times! 10/10 would work with her and her team again!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 06/09/2025
You are The Best, Sam! Veronica & I loved doing hair & makeup for you and the others... a...
nd we could accommodate your small group needs because it was early in the beginning of wedding season. The photos of your wedding day were absolutely gorgeous, as were you! Our best wishes to you wonderful newlyweds!!
Holly R
5.0
4/07/2025
I worked with Bridal Artistry for my bridal look and was incredibly happy with their work. Barb makes the initial planning process very simple and straightforward, and was very pro...
fessional every step of the way. I worked with Lauren for my hair styling, and Sydney for my makeup. They both did a fantastic job, with my bridal look as well as my bridesmaids' hair and makeup, and made us all feel so beautiful. They were both very talented at their craft, ensured whoever was in their chair was comfortable at all times, and were overall just a joy to be around while we got ready for the wedding. I couldn't recommend them enough for any future weddings or events.
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 04/11/2025
Can't thank you enough for your glowing review for our team! Sydney & Lauren do fabulous ...
styling and appreciate the fact that their skills made for a perfectly beautiful wedding day for you! Our joy is providing exceptional service for every bride. We are so glad you chose Bridal Artistry to be a part of your special day!!
Thanks so much ~ Barb
Dana K
5.0
11/16/2024
Bridal Artistry was truly amazing. Bard and Kristen did an amazing job at making my ladies and myself look stunning on the best day of my life. They were kind and extremely profess...
ional. It was my first time ever getting my makeup and hair done professionally and they did not disappoint! They worked on several different hair types and skin types and each one was flawless!
Thank you ladies, you are amazing! 100/10!!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 11/16/2024
What an awesome review, Dana! You were a joy to work with and Kristen and I had so much f...
un getting you all ready for your perfect beach wedding day! Thanks for being so wonderful and many blessings to you newlyweds!
Amanda H
5.0
11/15/2024
Barbara was wonderful to work with! She did the makeup of myself and my bridesmaids and they all turned out gorgeous! She definitely knows what’s she’s doing and does well with dif...
ferent skin tones, skin types, and skin issues (dark circles, acne, redness, etc)! Would definitely recommend!
She also had Veronica (a member of her team) do my and my bridesmaids hair! Straight, wavy, curly, fine, coarse, thick, she does well with all types of hair!! And she listened to exactly what I was looking for and executed it so well! I couldn’t have been happier with the looks we got and would definitely recommend as well!! Thank you so much for being a part of our special day!! You won’t go wrong with these two!!
Alicia D
5.0
11/11/2024
This team made our wedding spectacular! I had Barb as my make up artist and we had a great trial but by the time my wedding came around, I had completely changed my mind. Barb work...
ed with me and made my new vision come to life!!! I had never felt so beautiful as I did on my wedding day and it’s all thanks to Barb and Lauren!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 11/11/2024
Alicia!! Thank you for your very kind review! It was a spectacular day for us doing make...
up & hair styling for you and your awesome group. You were so much fun to style in your new inspiration ~ and you looked truly gorgeous!
Wishing you newlyweds many years together of happiness and blessing!!
Crystal L
5.0
9/24/2024
Barb did the make up for my mom and I. We both wanted a more natural look and she did a fantastic job. I couldn't have been happier with our looks. Veronica did our hair as well an...
d it was so beautiful and held for the day. Would recommend them over and over again for your special day.
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 09/24/2024
Thank you so much, Crystal!! It was absolutely a pleasure to do stylings for you and your...
Mom on your special intimate wedding celebration at Oak Island! Veronica & I wish you happy couple many fabulous years of loving together!
Allie G
5.0
6/27/2024
Alexa did an amazing job on my hair trial!! She was so sweet and did super good with my curls (and so quick!). My makeup was also perfect! Barb paid attention to every detail & the...
colors were not only blended perfectly, but they really went well with my skin tone. Barb actually not only gave me the lipstick I liked (full size), but also mascara primer AND the under glow facial primer all to take home with me so I can bring them all for the big day since we moved our wedding location from Wilmington to Cancun ♥️♥️
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 06/27/2024
Thank you, Allie! So glad that when your beach wedding plans moved from NC to Cancun, we ...
could create a look for you to duplicate on your Mexican Riviera wedding day! It was a pleasure to provide you with some key products to create the makeup look and give you the vision ~~ Alexa & I send you our best wishes and congratulations on getting the knot tied in style!!
Izabelle S
5.0
5/18/2024
Barb and Kerah were an amazing makeup team! Everyone felt and looked gorgeous! They captured the light and natural look while still looking glamorous! Lauren and Veronica nailed ev...
eryone’s hair inspo! Everyone was so kind and pleasant to work with on a day that’s typically full of stress! I cannot say enough amazing things about this team!! Go with Barb and the Bridal Artistry team for your wedding day!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 05/19/2024
Izabelle! You were such a wonderful bride to work with and our team loved styling your su...
pportive wedding party! Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a great review. We so appreciate your kind words and you newlyweds much happiness launching life together!! Barb
Jessica C
5.0
5/07/2024
Barb and her team were absolutely amazing with all of the planning and execution of our hair and makeup plan for the wedding. I originally hired her specifically because I have a b...
ridal party of a variety of mixed races and skin tones and I knew she had experience with a wide variety of ethnicities when it comes to makeup, as well as her hair stylist, Veronica, who has loads of experience with all different hair types and textures under the sun. The week of the wedding, Barb had an unfortunate accident and was unable to do my makeup...but she immediately called me and made sure to have another amazing artist substitute for me who did amazing. Her communication and planning was great and we had everything put together by the time the day came around. Veronica did all of our hair flawlessly and her makeup substitute artist was great and she always includes the lip color she uses on you for the wedding for you to take home! A very caring touch.
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 05/07/2024
Jessica! I so love your kind review! Things happen, but there is always a good Plan B, if...
you have built up enough connections & credibility in the wedding industry! So glad we could get a great replacement makeup artist and keep seamlessly on track for you wedding day beauty services! You were a joy to work with and I wish you & Mr the very best, navigating life together!! Barb
Noam G
5.0
4/26/2024
I was one of the lucky clients who was able to get a Bridal Artistry DC contract before Barbara decided to solely focus on her North Carolina location. When I came for my hair and ...
makeup trial, there was a bit of an issue with the stylist I was initially assigned to and within ten minutes of reaching out to Barbara and telling her my concerns, she found an alternative hair and makeup team for me ! I had the pleasure of having Steph Cluff as my hair stylist and Sondra Lewis as my makeup artist and can I just say - wow. I never felt as beautiful as I did on my wedding day and that was a huge part thanks to the wonderful work these girls did!
For my trial, they traveled a pretty substantial distance in the evening to make sure they could complete my trial before I had to go out of town and they had the most wonderful ideas for what I can do for my hair and make-up. Unfortunately, one of the people in my party decided to not get their hair and make-up done, but Steph and Sondra were happy to accommodate me regardless. I made some last minute changes for my wedding day hair and Steph perfectly executed my vision and Sondra’s makeup was flawless. Not to mention that these two women are also incredibly kind and were such a joy to have around on the morning of my wedding when my nerves were at an all time high. Highly recommend!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 04/27/2024
Can't thank you, Noam, more for the very detailed & excellent review of our services for y...
our wedding day!! It's so wonderful to hear your praises of Sondra & Stephanie who are like beauty "super heroes" for handling whatever situation they encounter with grace and efficiency! I am so glad you were thrilled and we could accommodate what was needed for your special wedding day!
BTW, I am still referring bride requests to those on the DC Team who are now handing the details themselves. Don't hesitate to point your bride-to-be friends to me or Sondra to get top notch services ~~ Gratefully, Barbara
Kelsey P
5.0
4/07/2024
Barbara was excellent from beginning to end. Communication was top notch, she was even able to work with me in getting my trial rescheduled last minute due to illness. She went abo...
ve and beyond in my makeup look and was very patient with me as I rarely wear makeup.
Lauren was able to perfect my hair and I was absolutely obsessed with it. My hair stayed put the entire evening (with lots of dancing and jumping), which was a big concern of mine. Overall the team was amazing. We had 4 stylists total for myself, 6 bridesmaids, MoG, MoB and 2 flower girls. They were quick but thorough.
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 04/07/2024
You so made my heart light up with your great review of our Bridal Artistry NC team!
Thank...
you for taking time to write a review, showing other brides what you appreciated about our services for your large wedding party. We absolutely loved being able to add beautiful touches to your wedding day -- that turned out to be pretty spectacular! Our very best to you newlyweds and much happiness on the road of life together!!!
Ty L
5.0
12/16/2023
Barb (makeup) and Alexa (hair) were so great to work with for my wedding! We did a trial a few months before so they were aware of my style and what would work with my skin tone. I...
knew from then that I was in good hands. Barb was so kind and flexible with last minute additions and brought Kerah (makeup) in to ensure we would stay on time. My bridesmaids were able to select any hairstyle they liked and Alexa was willing and able to accommodate all of their wishes. Barb and Kerah provided flawless makeup and everyone looked so beautiful. I, incorrectly, assumed I needed airbrush makeup to last all day but Barb assured me that her 24-hour, hand applied makeup would work best and she was not wrong. My makeup still looked great 12 hours, and many tears and dances, later! I highly recommend Bridal Artistry for your wedding makeup and hair.
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 12/16/2023
Ty! Thanks so much for the detailed review that speaks to what you liked best about Brida...
l Artistry, which made us so happy! You and your group were so fun to work with, and I am so glad everyone's needs/desires were met. That is always our goal! Excited to see the gallery of your photos -- and appreciate you mentioning how long-lasting our makeup & hair styling were through your Big wedding day! It's great brides like you that keep us on this beauty mission! All best wishes!!
Shannon R
5.0
11/13/2023
Barb and her team were amazing! Barb took her time during the trial to make sure everything was exactly how I wanted. She took detailed notes and when the big day came, it was smoo...
th sailing. All of my girls were so happy with their hairstyles done by Alexis and makeup done by Barb. They were both so easy to talk to and pleasant to work with. We all felt like models before they left and I would 100% recommend Bridal Artistry and their services!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 11/14/2023
We are so grateful for your kind & enthusiastic review of our hair styling & makeup servic...
es, Shannon! You and your group were so great to work with and I know your professional photos will show how stunning you looked on your wedding day!! Wishing you & your love every happiness for a bright future together ~
Kendall M
5.0
11/07/2023
I worked with Barb from Bridal Artistry for my wedding makeup. I couldn’t have been happier with the results! A few weeks earlier, we did a makeup trial and she took excellent no...
tes so that the day of was a breeze! She really listened to my preferences and checked in several times during the process to make sure I was happy with the progress. She showed up on time and was very professional. She’s also a wonderful conversationalist and before I knew it, she was done! I would definitely hire her again for any makeup needs!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 11/07/2023
You were a wonderful bride to work with, Kendall. It was my pleasure to bring some beauti...
ful touches to your wedding day. All the best to you both, launching life as Mr. & Mrs.!!
Sena B
5.0
10/13/2023
had the pleasure of working with Barb (make up) & Alex (hair) for a wedding anniversary celebration and I couldn't be happier! She accommodated my early Sunday morning appointment ...
and not only did an amazing job but also provided a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere in her studio.
I truly enjoyed working with both, Barb was so kind and patient with me and she applied the make up step by step making sure that i’m happy with the result.
Alexa as well, showed me each step of the process, ensuring I was comfortable and informed throughout.
I highly recommend Bridal Artistry for anyone looking for top-notch hair and makeup services! Your happiness is guaranteed 😊
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 10/13/2023
Sena! You are the sweetest!! Thank you for taking time to write a wonderful review. We ...
so enjoyed getting you ready for your First Anniversary photo shoot in your lovely wedding gown. Just the first of many happy anniversaries to celebrate with your husband. Sending our very best wishes!!
Ashley H
5.0
7/13/2023
Barb was absolutely amazing!! I was a destination bride, so I did a zoom consult with Barb and the hair stylist, Jenna, several weeks before the wedding. I outlined my vision and ...
boy did they deliver! All of the wedding party looked amazing!! I cried several times that day, and my makeup (and hair!) was still near perfect by the end of the night.
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 07/14/2023
WOW, Ashley!! Your kind review really made our day, since we love to hear that the look cr...
eated for you ... and for all those women so important to you... was perfect. So glad we could bring some long-lasting beauty to your amazing wedding day at Neuse Breeze! This is the hair styles/makeup that lasts a lifetime in those photos.
All best wishes and our gratefulness to you newlyweds!!
Leslee S
5.0
6/20/2023
I have never had my hair or makeup professionally done, and while I was hesitant to spend the money, I am so thankful that I booked with Bridal Artistry NC. The rates were by far t...
he best I could find, and the quality of services was outstanding! I gave myself a $350 budget for my own hair and makeup and was so pleased that they were able to accommodate my budget! I did a hair trial with Alexa and she was able to trial a couple of different styles so we had a clear game plan for the day of the wedding. She also did my sister and mom's hair, and helped keep their hair full of volume despite the NC summer humidity. Barb did our makeup and walked each of us through step-by-step what she was doing so that she could create the look we envisioned. For instance, I rarely wear makeup, so she applied small amounts at a time and periodically checked my comfort level. While I wanted a more natural look, my mom wanted a full glam look and she was able to accommodate that request, showing how versatile she is! Both Alexa and Barb made us feel comfortable and confident. They also traveled to my venue without an additional travel fee-which was a game chnager! I highly recommend booking wiht them if you are getting married in Wilmington, NC.
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 06/20/2023
Oh Leslee ~ We so appreciate your very detailed review of our services! Alexa & I are gra...
teful that we could accommodate your needs and made you all so happy in doing it.
Loved making you, your sister and your Mom feel both comfortable and really beautiful with your looks! All the best to you newlyweds !!
Vanessa S
5.0
3/24/2023
I couldn’t recommend bridal artistry enough! From booking, trials, and communication to the final product on my wedding day, everything was flawless and stress free! Barb and Laure...
n made myself, bridesmaids, and moms look and feel absolutely beautiful for our special day. They listened to everything we wanted and gave us exactly what we were looking for!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 03/24/2023
Vanessa ~ What a wonderful bride you were to work with! Lauren & I were so happy to add ...
some beautiful touches to your early Spring wedding day and your group were individually really great. We appreciate your great review and send our very best wishes to you newlyweds for a joy-full life!!
Katie E
5.0
12/29/2022
Barb and Lauren are amazing! The products are the best quality and my look lasted all night through my reception and into my afterparty! I can’t recommend Bridal Artistry highly en...
ough!!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 12/29/2022
Thanks, Katie! We love it knowing that you were pleased with not only your bridal look, b...
ut that it lasted through the whole fun day of celebration! You & your ladies were a joy to work with ... and your doggie = sweetness! Wishing you and your husband much love and success through life together ~~
Cynnamon I
5.0
12/13/2022
Barbara and Alexa were absolutely amazing! From my trial to the actual wedding day they were super communicative and organized. They made me and my bridesmaids feel so beautiful an...
d happy. We all felt like princesses! I could not recommend them enough. They finished our hair and makeup with plenty of time before the ceremony. They are absolute rock stars!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 12/13/2022
Thank you, Cynnamon! Doing your wedding hair & makeup was a pure pleasure for us and are ...
so glad we made you all feel so special. That is always our goal!!!
All best wishes to you newlyweds for the new year ahead ~~
Ashley M
5.0
10/28/2022
Barb and her team are beyond excellent! I was new to the area when planning my wedding. I inquired with Bridal Artistry and I do not regret it!!! She responds fast and planning was...
professional! The team went above and beyond to create my beautiful wedding day look! She does a wedding trial to make sure every hair/makeup detail is to your liking of the big day! I HIGHLY recommend Bridal Artistry!!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 10/28/2022
Ashley, we LOVED doing makeup & hair styling for you and your fun bridal squad! Thank you ...
so much for taking a moment to review our team services.... We had Barb (me) & Kerah doing makeup -- Lauren & Veronica styling hair. It was such a fun-beautiful day and you all were wonderful to work with. Your professional photos are awesome!! All best wishes for a bright future!
Anjali M
4.0
8/15/2022
I used Bridal Artistry to prepare me for my engagement photo shoot in North Carolina and was absolutely blown away by how well my hair held up and the beauty of the makeup! The tea...
m made my vision of two hair looks come true, taking into account the weather of being outside and my two different ethnic looks: Indian and Western. I had a great experience and appreciated that they even fit in my fiancé! Barbara's communication was absolutely exceptional. She was always responsive, quick to communicate, and asked questions to help ensure she was able to bring my vision to life!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 08/15/2022
WOW, Anjali!! Thank you so much for the awesome review of our hair & makeup styling for y...
our engagement shoot! It was such a pleasure to work with you on 2 different looks to incorporate your South Asian heritage as well as your Western bridal look. So glad it was spot on for making you happy with the photos and the whole look. All best wishes for a beautiful wedding day!!
Connie Z
5.0
8/03/2022
I hired Barb to do my makeup and Lauren to do my hair for my wedding in Wilmington, NC! I am so happy with their work! During my trials and in the weeks following, they were very p...
atient and kind while working with me to find the look and hairstyle I wanted. They both gave much appreciated advice and were quick to respond to texts and emails. The icing on the cake was that they were more affordable than many of the other HMUA we looked into and high-quality at the same time. Many thanks to Barb and Lauren :)!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 08/04/2022
Thank you, Connie, for your sweet review. So glad we could create the natural bridal look...
that made you feel both beautiful & comfortable on your wedding day in Wilmington. You were a joy to work with and Lauren & I wish you & Calvin a future of happiness and joy together!!
Jennie B
5.0
7/07/2022
Barb, Lauren, and their team were amazing! From my trial a few months before to the actual big day, working with Barb was so fun and very easy! I had a total of 10 women plus a flo...
wer girl getting their hair and makeup done the day of my wedding so it was a busy morning. Barb provided a schedule with timeslots for all the ladies which really helped ease any stress on my end. They listened to all the ladies requests about how they would like their hair and makeup and everyone looked gorgeous. I highly recommend Bridal Artistry!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 07/07/2022
Thank you, Jennie, for your awesome review of our services! What an amazing wedding day i...
t was! and we loved being there on-site to make sure you and the whole wedding party looked gorgeous for the celebration. We appreciate the affirmation that our skills were exactly on point for your needs. Wishing you newlyweds much happiness!!
Kaitlin D
5.0
5/20/2022
Barb was great for our bridal party makeup! She listened to what each girl wanted, and made their unique look come to life! Alexa is a phenomenal hair stylist, if you can get Alexa...
for hair get her! This team made us feel and look exactly like we wanted to!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 05/20/2022
Thank you, Kaitlin, for such a wonderful review for our team! We always want to create th...
e looks that makeup each woman feel both beautiful and comfortable for the whole wedding day. So glad you loved our work. All best wishes!!
Shannon W
5.0
3/15/2022
The makeup looks by Barbara were done really well and looked amazing! Alexa did such a great job with everyone’s hair and was able to do exactly what everyone wanted! Both ladies d...
id a fantastic job!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 03/15/2022
Thank you, Shannon! We had so much fun with you all and the bride on her Big Day!
We cert...
ainly appreciate the review!
Ann H
5.0
1/07/2022
Barbara was a joy to work with. Like most brides,at first, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted. A natural look with subtle lashes and lip color. As the wedding day approached I ...
realized that this was the one day I could/ should be able to be total glam. Barbara was super understanding and allowed me to do another trial makeup session for a total glam look, the week before the wedding. She nailed it! Also, my advice to anyone who may fake and bake like I do be sure to ask Barbara for her advice on skin care, cleansers, toner, etc. I have dry and oily skin so going to the tanning bed usually helps my breakouts, but with all the stress of the wedding I had a bit more breakouts then usual. Barbara did a fantastic job. I personally fell in love with the Bridal Artistry line Makeup she uses. My skin can be very sensitive as well and this line of makeup has been the best by far! Her assistant also received all the praise for her ability to do a total BOMB red lip all the way down to a simple elegant eye and lip. If you take anything away from this just know that Barbara and her Team truly care about every single client they work with from the Bride herself, the mother of the bride and all the bridesmaids. These ladies really take their years of experience and focus on your skin specifically. I would love to work with Barbara in the near future:)
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 01/20/2022
Thank you so much for the awesome, detailed review of what you appreciated about our makeu...
p services for your wedding! You are such a gem and I loved being a part of your amazing wedding day... fun wedding party, lots of family/friend support and you, a gorgeous bride!!
Wishing you both a joy-full life journey together!
Lindsay C
5.0
12/17/2021
Barb did my bridal make up as well as my two bridesmaids and my mom's make up the day of the wedding. My appointment was made rather last minute so Barb and I met via zoom in advan...
ce and she listened and really understood all my preferences and concerns. She traveled to our location to do our makeup which really made the day less stressful. She wore a mask for the entire visit and respected everybody's space and safety concerns. She even helped me solve an expected skin problem when I woke up to a peeling back and had to be ready for my open back dress. We all loved our makeup and felt beautiful all day!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 01/20/2022
Lindsay ~ We loved being a small part of your Big Day! In these ever challenging times, i...
t's our goal to take the stress out of the time you have getting ready with your family/friends and make everyone feel both beautiful AND comfortable with their look. So glad you were happy with it all and look so lovely in those photos that last for a lifetime! Blessings to you newlyweds ~
Lisa B
5.0
11/22/2021
Barb and Jasmine were an absolute delight to work with! They gave good recommendations and were extremely flexible. Last minute my flower girls wanted their hair done - Barb and Ja...
smine were extremely accommodating. Highly recommend!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 01/20/2022
What a fun time we had getting everyone "beautified" on the wedding day -- including those...
last minute flower girls! Please send us a link to your photos, since you were truly stunning.... We appreciate do much your kind review!
Brett S
5.0
10/31/2021
Barb, Alexa, and Andie were absolutely amazing!! From the trial run (which was in August where I was pouring sweat for my Bridals) to my wedding day, my makeup with Barb stayed FL...
AWLESS and hair by Alexa was PERFECT! I would highly recommend them for your special event!!!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 11/01/2021
We so appreciate your kind words, Brett! You were a dream bride to work with and your pho...
tos show that you were absolutely stunning as well! You had to have had one of the most beautiful Bald Head Island weddings of the season! Blessings to you newlyweds!!
Emily V
5.0
10/17/2021
Barbara and Lauren were both so wonderful to work with as my hair and makeup team for my wedding. Firstly, you could tell that they were true professional and very knowledgeable ab...
out their field! My hair stayed in place all night long despite all the crazy running around and my make up stayed on without any smears or smudges! My favorite part about my make up was that it felt light and airy! Both Barbara and Lauren really worked with me to bring out the highlights of my face and it shows in my wedding photos!! I would definitely recommend them for future brides or anyone looking to get an excellent hairstyle or make up for any event or occasion. They're definitely the ones to go to!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 10/29/2021
We so appreciate your wonderful review/recommendation for us, Emily! You and your wedding...
party were a dream to work with and we are so glad to be invited to be a small part of the beauty of your BIG DAY! All best wishes to you newlyweds !!
Michele B
5.0
9/20/2021
Barbara helped me look and feel like a princess on my wedding day. I was beyond happy with the final result. She is kind, engaging, easy to work with, talented, and professional. I...
highly recommend Bridal Artistry NC.
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 10/29/2021
Michele ~ What a beautiful bride you were & what a fun group of ladies to work with on yo...
ur wedding day beauty! I love seeing your photos and how perfectly the whole day turned out. Thanks for taking time to write me a great review!
Elizabeth M
5.0
8/05/2021
Bridal Artistry is a wonderful place for all your Bridal make up needs! Barbara, the owner, is fantastic! So nice, so professional, and so helpful. She had great ideas. I did a tri...
al with her a few weeks before my wedding so we could work out what kind of colors I liked and see what worked well with my skin tone. When I originally did my trial I picked a more red lip color. The day of the wedding I changed the lip color I wanted. The original color I did during my trial was pretty, I just got nervous about doing something that red since I almost never wear lip color. I told Barbara what I was thinking the day of the wedding and she instantly had a great idea for a lighter lip color. It worked perfectly! All my bridesmaids looked beautiful as well. Barbara made them look fantastic from just their ideas and some pictures. The make up is so light, you barely notice you're wearing any. Everyone looked beautiful all day long. The make up lasts the entire day! You cannot get anyone better than Barbara and Bridal Artistry!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 08/05/2021
What a great review of our on-site makeup service, Liz! I am so grateful that you took th...
e time to write such a detailed review of what was the best features for you. It was so much fun getting you and your bridal party ready for the Big Day and so glad everyone loved it! You & James have a bright future!!
Rebecca G
5.0
5/21/2021
Barb is fantastic! She is so patient and flexible and I LOVED my wedding day makeup. Alexis is super personable and fun to have on your day of! My hair was perfect. Definitely reco...
mmend this team!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 05/21/2021
Thank you, Becky! You all were so wonderful to work with and we loved being a small part ...
of your Big Day!! All best wishes for a prosperous, happy future.
Bobbie P
5.0
1/08/2021
Barbara and Lauren were both so wonderful to work with from start to end result. They were both very professional, fun and accommodating - especially since my wedding was on a holi...
day (New Year's Day). The communication with Barbara was very easy and she was always responsive to any questions. They took my hair and makeup ideas and turned them into a beautiful reality. Even after standing out in wind and cooler weather my hair and makeup still held up beautifully. They also made my mother and mother-in-law both feel beautiful which helped make the day special for them. I was very impressed and would HIGHLY recommend.
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 01/09/2021
Thank you, Bobbie! We were thrilled to be able to add a beautiful touch to your fun fami...
ly wedding celebration to start off 2021 right! It was very much appreciated that you took the time to write us a great review. Many happy wishes to you newlyweds!!
Caitlin M
5.0
12/11/2020
She was extremely professional and was a life saver when Covid hit. She made everyone look beautiful and perfect. Would highly recommend her to anyone.
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 12/11/2020
Thanks so much, Caitlin. It was such a pleasure to get you and your ladies ready for the ...
Big Day. You all were awesome! All best wishes for your future together ~
Pamela W
5.0
8/27/2020
Bridal Artistry was the perfect answer for my makeup and hair needs! I made a quick change due to Covid-19 to cancelled my destination wedding and we decided to get married locally...
less than two weeks out. Her response time was immediate, and she asked the appropriate questions to clearly understand my vision and really made my girls and I look our best. I could not have asked for a more accommodating and professional vendor.
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 08/28/2020
We really appreciate you taking the time to post another review of our wedding day makeup ...
& hair services for you & your bride squad and Mom at Topsail Beach! Pretty amazing how you pulled everything together for a fabulous wedding celebration with friends & family in only 2 weeks!! Impressive!! It was a blessing to be able to add a beautiful touch to your awesome beach wedding. Godspeed to you two!
Bridget F
5.0
8/05/2020
She was on time, easy to work with, responsive, flexible with times (it moved a few times right before due to weather), and she did a great job!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 08/05/2020
Thank you, Bridget! Since you were at Kure Beach from Ohio, I know it wasn't easy to find...
a good makeup pro for your needs and I am so glad you reached out to me! Also glad the weather finally cooperated ;)
Cathy S
5.0
7/31/2020
Barbara drove to our house (over an hour away!) and did make up on 7 of us in a row. She is truly an artist! I thought everyone looked absolutely beautiful and very natural as we...
ll. We had porcelain white skin to Hispanic skin tones and her color selections were great on all of us.
She knew how to get our eyes to stand out as well as hide my dark circles. She was very professional, fun and enjoyable to talk with.
I highly recommend her to anyone!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 08/05/2020
Cathy ~ What a beautiful, fun time it was getting all of you ready for the wedding celebr...
ation! You were so gracious and I really appreciate you taking the time to write this great review. Wishing so many blessings on the bride, groom and your whole family!!
Samantha O
5.0
7/16/2020
I loved Barbara and her team, getting married during this strange time is difficult, so having a great team makes it all the more important. I don't wear makeup on a daily basis, a...
nd during our hair and makeup trail I got to see what I liked and didn't like. Barbara was so patient when I change lipsticks a few times to find the perfect one. I felt like a princess, and it all photographed so well! Bonus you get a full size lipstick to keep and I just love mine.
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 07/16/2020
2020 sure has been a "strange time" to plan a wedding - but you carried it off beautifully...
!! Thank you for writing such a sweet review for us. Wishing you two a bright & happy future together!!
Jenna B
5.0
6/20/2020
Barbara and Bridal Artistry was perfect for our wedding day! We originally planned to have a wedding in April 2020 where there would be 6 people getting their hair and makeup done;...
but due to COVID-19 we have to change to a super small ceremony in June. Barbara was so flexible and understanding and so kindly drove 4 hours just to do my makeup to make sure I looked beautiful for my wedding day. She also found someone last minute do my hair for the big day! The wedding plans definitely were stressful during this time and Barbara was very comforting and made me feel much better about the big day! My hair and makeup for the big day was perfect!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 06/21/2020
2020 has been a season of re-schedules/postponed weddings & re-imagined plans for tying th...
e knot!! It was our pleasure to be able to walk with you through all the changes and be there for your beauty services -- no matter what it took! Our passion is making our brides happy and feel beautiful in a special way for their Big Day. So glad to hear we were able to fulfill that and appreciate your kind words!!
All the best for a bright future together ~
Shannon M
5.0
11/11/2019
Barbara was amazing!! I wanted a very natural makeup look on my wedding day since I don't usually wear much makeup and wanted to feel like myself. She was extremely accommodating w...
hile also giving me enough extra coverage for the makeup to show up in pictures and emphasize my features. Barbara also did an amazing job at covering the redness I have from Rosacea, and finding the perfect color for my foundation despite me accidentally getting a tan before the wedding. She did makeup for my maid of honor and mother in law too, who loved their looks as well. Couldn't have had a better experience and so grateful we chose Bridal Artistry NC!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 08/05/2020
You were such a dear bride with your boho styling and sweet manner. I loved doing a soft ...
makeup look that fit into your "natural" comfort zone but still photographed beautifully. All best wishes to you and your husband!!
Hannah W
5.0
11/05/2019
Barbara and her team at Bridal Artistry were amazing!!! We first did a trial run which went very well and put me at ease for the actual wedding day. Barbara and her team took their...
time doing the trial hair and makeup run and ensured I loved everything before our wedding day. The entire team was very friendly and nice and went above and beyond to make sure I loved my wedding look. The Bridal Artistry Team was very punctual and thorough and really made our wedding day as special as it could be. Not to mention, they were very flexible with last minute changes to the schedule the day of our wedding. The hair and makeup team did such a wonderful job in making sure all my thoughts and ideas were heard and catered almost exactly to the look I was hoping for on my wedding day! I could not recommend the Bridal Artistry Team highly enough. Thank you so much for being a part of our special day and making sure I looked and felt like a princess!!!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC on 11/05/2019
Thanks so much, Hannah! You and your wedding party were so great to work with and we loved...
being a part of your special day! When you take time to review us, it means so much and helps other brides-to-be see the quality of our services. Thanks again and congrats to you newlyweds!!!
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