4.9
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Brides by Kelly
On-Site Bridal Hair & Makeup Services
Chicago & burbs, Rockford, Lake Geneva
Travel area: Within 100 miles See details
We had an incredible experience with Brides by Kelly for our wedding day hair and makeup! Kelly did hair, while Suzana and Agnes handled makeup for our group of seven. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless.
The trial was smooth and made me feel completely confident going into the wedding day. On the morning of the wedding, the team arrived early at our home, got set up quickly, and stayed perfectly on schedule throughout the entire morning. They worked efficiently while still leaving us plenty of time for touch-ups before getting dressed and taking photos.
Most importantly, everyone looked and felt like themselves. For our easygoing group, that was exactly what we wanted. Each person's hair and makeup enhanced their natural features and personal style, and everyone was so happy with how they looked.
Beyond their talent, the energy that Kelly, Suzana, and Agnes brought to the morning was amazing. They were upbeat, positive, and so much fun to be around, which was exactly what we needed on such an exciting and emotional day. They helped create a calm, happy atmosphere and made getting ready one of our favorite parts of the wedding day.
We would recommend Brides by Kelly 100% to any bride looking for a talented, professional, and genuinely enjoyable beauty team. They made us all feel beautiful, confident, and completely ourselves, and we are so grateful for their part in our wedding day.
Kelly and her team knocked it out of the park with our wedding hair and makeup! Throughout the process, Kelly was very communicative, supportive, and positive. Gina did my trial and day-of hair and makeup, and she did an incredible job listening to my ideas, suggesting styles, and helping me to manage my stress day-of. I was really impressed with how strongly both my hair and makeup held up, even after hours of dancing. Gina and her assistant Breeauna also did makeup and hair (respectively) for our moms and bridal party, and multiple people said this was the first time they loved their makeup and hair after having it professionally done. Book Brides by Kelly - seriously, you won't regret it!
About this vendor
Kelly Marie
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
At Brides by Kelly, we specialize in creating custom-tailored hair and makeup looks that bring your wedding vision to life. From soft glam to timeless elegance, our highly skilled team is here to make you and your bridal party look and feel your absolute best.
We travel on-site to your getting-ready location anywhere in the greater Chicagoland area, surrounding suburbs, Rockford, Lake Geneva (WI), and parts of Indiana. Trial appointments are hosted on select Sundays in our rental space in Bloomingdale, IL. (we can sometimes accommodate alternate dates on a case by case scenario.)
Whether you’re booking services just for yourself or for a group of 16–20, we’ve got you covered. Our team is small, intimate, and personally vetted by Kelly herself—so you’ll know exactly who your artists are before your big day. We’re fun, bubbly, professional, and know how to match the energy of any bridal party.
From first inquiry to final touch-up, Kelly is your main point of contact—responding to every email in a timely manner, handling all bookings, and making sure your experience is seamless, personal, and stress-free. We only book one wedding per team per day, so you’re always our priority during your set timeline.
Minimums apply for peak season, but we also offer an exclusive bride-only package for more intimate wedding days.
Let’s make magic happen—and have a little fun while we’re at it.
Meet the team
Kelly Marie
Owner
Hi, I’m Kelly – the artist behind Brides by Kelly! I specialize in timeless, elegant bridal hair and makeup that lets you feel like the most beautiful version of yourself. My goal is to create looks you’ll still love when you look back at your wedding photos 10 years from now. I work with a small, handpicked team of talented artists who share my passion for bridal beauty. When you book with Brides by Kelly, you’re not just hiring a random beauty team—you’re getting a personalized, boutique experience with artists who genuinely care about bringing your vision to life. We travel onsite for weddings, with trials held at our salon in Bloomingdale, Illinois. I’m a wife of 17 years, an IVF mama, a proud cat mom, and I’ve been in the bridal beauty industry since 2004. When I’m not glamming up brides, you’ll probably find me wine tasting or spending time with my best girlfriends.
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Travel area: Within 100 miles
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