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Laela Barre
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AWARD WINNER
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Bridal Services by Laela is a beauty service based in Burlington, VT, offering hair and makeup looks for wedding clients. Owner Laela Barre highlights her clients’ natural beauty while styling them so they look and feel their best for the happiest day of their lives. She specializes in natural and romantic hair and makeup looks that incorporate each client’s personal taste.
Laela is a licensed cosmetologist who has undergone thorough training in the beauty industry. She now owns her own studio where she continues to develop her talents. Laela uses only high-quality products, especially Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics, so makeup lasts throughout the night.
Bridal Services by Laela offers on-site hair and makeup services to local and destination clients. She is happy to style the entire wedding party so everyone is pampered for the big day. In addition to makeup, she can provide false eyelash applications and tattoo coverage if you require that extra touch. She is also a hair specialist who can create bespoke updos and styles, as well as coloring, cutting, and even blowouts.
Speaks English
Details
Beauty
Beauty Group Bookings
Hair Stylists
Hair Trials Available
Makeup
Makeup Artists
Makeup Trials Available
On-Site Hair & Makeup
Awards and Affiliations
2023 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Laela Barre
Owner
Hello, and let me introduce myself! I am one of Vermont's leading bridal hair and makeup professionals. Being part of the destination wedding industry is a dream come true, and working with the bride and the bridal party is an honor! I am a self taught makeup artist and a licensed cosmetologist who began rigorous training during my apprenticeship with a celebrity hairstylist from NYC. After completing hands on training for two years, I went on to open my own private studio in the heart of Burlington, Vermont. I love traveling to destination weddings in Vermont!
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5.0
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Multiple clients praise Laela and her assistants for excellent hair and makeup for brides, bridal parties, mothers, and kids. They're professional, warm, timely, and handled last-minute changes and even venue issues without missing a beat. Trials and detailed notes resulted in looks that exceeded expectations.Review photos
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Kara S
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5.0
9/04/2024
Laela was amazing!! She did my hair as well as my bridesmaid's, and we were so pleased with what she created! She stepped in without much advance notice and set my mind at ease imm...
ediately with her warmth and professionalism. The day of my wedding our venue lost power and water, and she didn't miss a beat! Not only did she do an amazing job with our hair, but she was fun to talk with and to have as part of the getting ready process. I highly recommend working with Laela!
Halle B
5.0
2/07/2026
Laela is the best! She did hair and makeup for my entire bridal party and mothers & grandmothers. She makes getting ready fun and has great beauty skills! You will not be disappoin...
ted with her work.
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Aleta J
5.0
11/03/2023
Laela and her assistant Kate were the best fit for hair and make-up for our wedding day. Laela had nailed my vision for hair and make-up during our hair trial, which made me even m...
ore excited to work with her.
Laela and Kate were timely and efficient with their setup at our venue, and assisted with hair for the bride, mothers of the bride and groom, and a few other family members. They were the most friendly, calm and easy-going people to work with. Laela was also able to accommodate a last-minute bride's request from using lipstick to a lip stain for longer-lasting results for the day! Forever grateful for their work and efforts to make everyone picture-perfect for our wedding day, would highly & always recommend Laela and her team to anyone looking for hair and make-up services.
Kate W
5.0
10/09/2023
Laela was a wonderful artist to work with. She and her assistant did hair and makeup for myself, the wedding party, and the moms. She even worked in hair for one of the kids on the...
fly. I was legit shocked at how beautiful I looked. Even better than the test run earlier in the year--which was gorgeous to start with. She brings a relaxed and extremely capable energy, which is welcome the morning of a wedding! 10/10.
Emily A
5.0
7/29/2023
I had a wonderful experience with Laela and Xena for hair and makeup on my wedding day for myself and seven bridesmaids. Laela was responsive and helpful ahead of time. The trial w...
as super helpful and we discussed afterwards the things I wanted to change and she was fully receptive. On my wedding day she had an entire map of notes for my hair and makeup, so she definitely really cares about her work and doing a good job. It turned out to be exactly what I wanted on my wedding day.
Haya B
5.0
6/19/2023
Laela and her assistant Xena made a great team. At my trials, Laela worked with me to make sure I felt beautiful and comfortable (I’m not usually a make up person so she started sm...
all and natural and worked in a bit more color/glam to achieve what I was looking for). On the day of, they were efficient and worked with everyone to make them feel amazing. We had a few people who were a bit nervous but came out feeling and looking gorgeous. They did so well with a variety of hair textures.
Bailey P
5.0
12/30/2022
Laela did my hair and make up for my July wedding and I absolutely loved how it turned out. I have naturally curly hair and had a pretty good idea of want I wanted my hair to look ...
like but was clueless as to what I wanted for make up. I ended up doing a trial which was a great way to test out what I liked and didn’t. Laela listened to my feedback and I was so happy with my wedding day look. It stood up to mid 90s heat and humidity and still looked great in photos.
Carli P
5.0
12/17/2022
Laela was incredible for our wedding! Being that I live out of state, she was super accommodating with me, even planning to do my trial the day before our wedding since I couldn’t ...
get to VT before then. She made requested changes the day of, and even went shopping to buy lip stain the night before since my husband requested a lip color that wouldn’t end up on him. She brings great playlists and a wonderful attitude, and her assistants are just as superb! I would absolutely book her for additional events should I have any in VT! You won’t regret the investment!
Response from Bridal Services By Laela on 12/18/2022
Thank you Carli! It was a pleasure to see your hair and makeup visions come to life! Tha...
nks again! -Laela
Rebecca T
5.0
10/20/2022
Laela is so wonderful! She and her assistant did hair and makeup for myself and 5 of my wedding party members, including my mom, which included hairstyles that accomodated flower c...
rowns. Our wedding morning was complete chaos, as little ones around us needed to be entertained and all of my bridesmaids helped me physically set up the venue as they got ready, and Laela took it all in stride. Laela repeatedly asked if anyone needed touch-ups, and she generously allowed members of the party who did not get their hair or makeup done to use hairspray, bobbie pins, etc. She remembered everything we discussed at my hair and makeup trial so that I didn't need to worry about anything on the day. It honestly felt like she was a part of the family for the morning.
Pamela C
5.0
10/11/2022
Laela did my hair and make-up for my vow-renewal ceremony. She was early, made me feel comfortable and did a beautiful job on my hair and makeup . My hair was gorgeous and she di...
d a beautifully natural makeup - like I requested. She is easy to work with and her prices are fair. I highly recommend her.
Maddie S
5.0
9/30/2022
I could not be happier with the services I received from Laela on my wedding day. She did both my hair and makeup, and I loved how they turned out. As someone who rarely wears make...
up and wears her hair in a single style, Laela provided helpful and appreciated recommendations and wowed me during my trial. My trial made me even more excited for the big day. Laela is personable, professional, upbeat, and easy going. She was extremely accommodating in coordinating the schedule for my 4 bridesmaids, mother, mother in law, and myself, and hired an assistant to help get us all ready for my early afternoon ceremony. Laela and her assistant were so fun to be around while everyone was getting ready at The Essex, and they made everyone look stunning. I’d recommend her in a heartbeat!
Kelleigh P
5.0
9/19/2022
Laela was an amazing hair stylist for myself and my bridal party! Laela was responsive to communication leading up to the wedding, and arrived early for set up with her partner. Sh...
e was able to style everyones hair as they asked and the styles came out great. I loved my hair!! The curls and updo stayed in all night perfectly. She got everyones hair done with time to spare. I definitely recommend Laela!
Leslie S
5.0
8/31/2022
From our first meeting to the day of the wedding, Laela was professional and personable. She did everything to make the bride, her bridal party and mothers (groom’s and bride’s) lo...
ok so beautiful for my daughter’s wedding! She is great! Can’t think of one negative thing to say!
Ryan B
5.0
8/21/2022
I booked Laela for my bridal hair and makeup. I absolutely loved how my hair and makeup turned out on my wedding day! She incorporated all of the feedback and adjustments I had aft...
er our trial to make sure that my bridal look was everything I was envisioning. Plus, when she had finished my own hair and makeup, she stayed behind to do a makeup touch-up on my mom (who had done her own hair and makeup offsite). She went above and beyond to make sure I felt beautiful on my wedding day, and I am so glad I decided to use her services!
Megan S
5.0
8/03/2022
Laela was great! She made me feel absolutely stunning the day of my wedding. She had thoroughly documented everything from our trial so when I had feedback and adjustments for the ...
day of she was able to make them without a problem and it was everything I wanted for that day. We also had a rainy wedding day and my hair and make up lasted through the night! She also worked with me to create a scheduled for 12 other to get their hair and make-up done and we finished ahead of time. Definitely a great pick.
Cathie B
5.0
9/28/2021
Laela is doing both the hair and makeup for my wedding party. She’s amazing at both classic and on trend styles- highly recommend.
Rachel N
5.0
9/08/2021
Laela was amazing and the perfect person for my wedding hair and makeup!! From the very beginning, Laela was accommodating and flexible. We flew to Vermont from the West Coast for ...
our tasting months before our wedding and she made time for my hair and make up trial even though we were only in Burlington for about a day. A few months after my trial, I wanted to slightly change my hair and makeup and she was so flexible and understanding. She brought two assistants with her on my wedding day to do hair and makeup for my entire bridal party. They were all so friendly, professional, talented and very comfortable to work with. I loved my final hair and makeup and all of my bridesmaids and parents looked absolutely beautiful! I highly recommend Laela for your big day!!
Alissa M
5.0
7/25/2021
Laela was so much fun to work with! She did my hair and makeup for the rehearsal and the wedding. I ended up changing my mind on my wedding hair style after the rehearsal, and I lo...
ved both looks she came up with. She also did the hair for my mom, MIL and sister, and they all looked fantastic. Her assistant Renee was super talented as well. I would highly recommend Laela!
Molly H
5.0
7/15/2021
Laela and her team did an incredible job for my wedding. She was able to make everyone feel comfortable, beautiful, and met everyone in my bridal party at their level of comfort. S...
ome wanted more natural, others were ready for full glam, and she did it all. The makeup was gorgeous, but she as the absolute BEST at hair. She's also kind, on-time, and an overall pleasure to work with.
Chelsea S
5.0
7/14/2021
Laela is great! Simple as that. I'm a girl that does not wear make up regularly, so seeing myself all done up was very odd. I struggled with a full make up look after my trial wi...
th Laela. I expressed my concerns to her and on my wedding day she did everything I asked for. We went with a "no make up" make up look and I'm so beyond happy with how it turned out. She also did my hair for the wedding and that was great too! Laela was an absolute great find!
Jenna M
4.0
1/18/2020
Laela and her assistant gave me and my girls the natural look I was going for! I wanted to look like myself on my wedding day and she delivered. She was even able to incorporate a...
braid in the back of the updo even though I have pretty thin (but long) hair. The live flowers from the florist she included finished the look I had always envisioned.
The only reason I couldn’t give 5 stars was bc her assistant was a little bit slower so you want to allow for more time then you might think when planning your day. We started a little after 9:00 and weren’t ready until after 1:00 (bride, four bridesmaids, mother of the bride, and Aunt’s makeup). Set realistic expectations up front!
Response from Bridal Services By Laela on 01/19/2020
Thank you Jenna for your review! I was soo happy to work with you!!! Such a lovely venue...
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