About this vendor
At Brides by Krystal Rae, bridal makeup is about enhancement, not transformation. I specialize in brides who want to look polished, confident, and fully themselves on their wedding day — never overdone or unrecognizable.
Every experience begins with listening. I take the time to understand your features, comfort level with makeup, and how you want to feel in your photos for years to come. The result is soft, refined beauty that photographs beautifully, lasts all day, and still feels like you.
Brides choose Brides by Krystal Rae for a calm, steady presence on their wedding morning. From a clear booking process to a thoughtfully paced timeline, every detail is handled with professionalism so you can relax and be present.
This personalized, premium service is for brides who value preparation, trust, and a natural, timeless look that complements their wedding day — not competes with it.
Brides By Krystal Rae is a wedding makeup and beauty service based in Atlanta, GA.
Details
Beauty
- Beauty Group Bookings
- Makeup
- Airbrushed Makeup
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
- On-Site Hair & Makeup
Business Attributes
- Black-owned Business
- Veteran-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Reviews
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Krystal was absolutely spectacular and exactly who I needed on my wedding morning. She brought such positive, fun energy while still being incredibly professional and responsive. S...
he truly felt like a good friend there to take care of us.
After just one conversation about my needs, she made sure I had the preview I needed, helped me establish a solid skincare routine, and recommended great products. She also put together a beautiful lip set for me to use for touch-ups after the ceremony. She came to the venue to make sure we were on point before walking down the aisle.
She did my makeup and my mom’s, and both looks were stunning. My mom loved her makeup, it stayed on perfectly, and her lashes (which we were worried about) didn’t budge at all. Krystal addressed every concern we had with confidence and care. I loved both of my looks and felt truly beautiful.
She made the entire morning memorable, joyful, and stress-free. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Krystal is the definition of professional. She was on time, prepared, and so calming on a busy wedding morning. My mom, my bridesmaids, and I all felt taken care of. My makeup phot...
ographed beautifully and lasted all night.
From the moment Krystal arrived, the entire morning felt calm and organized. I’m not someone who wears a lot of makeup, and she truly listened and made me feel like myself, just el...
evated. Every single person in my bridal party looked incredible. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
**Review for Krystal and The Krystal Edit – 5 Stars!**
From the moment I reached out to Krystal, I knew I was in good hands, but what I didn’t expect was how truly transformative ...
the whole experience would be. I was a bride on a mission: I wanted to look and feel like *me*—but on my very best day. I knew the pressure of my wedding day could be overwhelming, but I didn’t want to feel like I was trying to fit into someone else’s idea of “bridal beauty.” I needed someone who would get it, who would understand my fears about looking too “done up” while still making me feel radiant and confident.
Enter Krystal. She not only listened to my vision but *embodied* it. We started by talking about my personal style and how I wanted to shine through every aspect of my wedding—whether it was for the ceremony, the reception, or the rehearsal dinner. She asked all the right questions—questions I didn’t even know I should be asking myself. But what really made me trust her was how she worked with my vibe. From the consultation to the trial session, Krystal made sure I was comfortable, but also pushed me to think outside the box in a way that felt so empowering.
As a woman who is a little more “curvy” than the typical bridal look, I was worried about how to balance looking stunning while still being true to my body. Krystal nailed my styling with a combination of pieces that flattered my figure without making me feel like I was hiding anything. She didn’t just focus on the wedding gown, either—she helped me elevate every event leading up to the big day, including the bridal shower, the rehearsal dinner, and even a post-wedding brunch. I felt *like myself* at all times, only way more elevated and fierce!
Now, let’s talk makeup. I’ll be the first to admit that I was nervous about looking “too bridal” (you know, that cakey look that just doesn’t feel like you). Krystal’s makeup artistry was flawless. It wasn’t just about looking beautiful—it was about feeling *beautiful.* My makeup was fresh, radiant, and lasted all day and night (because let’s be real, the celebration doesn’t stop after vows). And the best part? I didn’t feel like I was wearing a mask. I looked like me, but the best version of myself, which was exactly what I wanted.
The real kicker, though, was how Krystal *empowered* me throughout the entire process. I was afraid I wouldn’t feel in control on my big day, that I’d be overwhelmed and not know what to do. But Krystal made me feel like I was ready to conquer the day with confidence. She gave me practical styling tips, walking me through how to make my looks work for different events and even how to tweak things on the fly. It was like having a personal cheerleader every step of the way.
By the time my wedding day came around, I was so confident in Krystal’s hands that I didn’t have a single worry. I walked down the aisle feeling like I was exactly where I was supposed to be—radiant, powerful, and totally in control of my moment.
To all my fellow brides out there: If you want someone who will truly see YOU and help you feel like the best version of yourself on your big day, Krystal is the one. I can’t recommend her enough. She’s more than just a makeup artist and stylist; she’s a confidence booster, a vision sharer, and a soul sister who will make your wedding day as incredible as the love story you’re celebrating.
Thank you, Krystal, for turning my bridal dreams into a reality! You are a true artist and an even more amazing woman!
I can't recommend Kyrstal enough! She recently did the makeup for both my daughter and me for a wedding we were attending, and we were absolutely thrilled with the results.
From ...
our initial call, it was clear that she was dedicated to understanding our individual styles and preferences. She took the time to discuss what we envisioned, which made us feel valued and heard.
On the day of the event, Krystal was punctual and professional. During the application, she expertly catered each look to our personalities, enhancing our features without making us feel overdone. My daughter looked radiant and age-appropriate, while I felt sophisticated yet natural. The makeup lasted into the evening, with no need for touch-ups. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I would definitely book her again for future events!
OMG! What to say about Krystal? ❤️ She was amazing from the first phone call. We did an in-person trial run and I loved it! No changes needed. Easy going conversation the entire ti...
me and works wonders with makeup. Super outgoing and patient, especially when I kept crying my makeup off pre-ceremony haha! She did 3 bridesmaids and 2 Mothers plus me in 5 hours and we all were awesome by how stunning we looked. 100% recommend Krystal 💕💕
My wedding was 12/29/22 in Las Vegas and I live in Georgia, so I was referred (by one of my best friend's) to 3 MUA in Vegas. I reviewed all their social media pages and selected...
Krystal because I loved her profile summary and her makeup pics were beautiful. We had a zoom meeting and I knew I made the right decision! She did my makeup for my bachelorette party, wedding day, and NYE and I LOVED each and every look! She also did makeup for 4 of my friends and we all looked AMAZING! Krystal came to our hotel, which made everything SO easy. I LOVE her spirit and passion for her job! Thank You SO MUCH for making my wedding looks happen without a hitch AND for your BEAUTIFUL ENERGY! I can't wait to work with you again..
Krystal Rae was an amazing makeup artist for our wedding on October 3, 2020. She arrived on time and did an amazing job on my mom, mother in law and maid of honor. She even had tim...
e to squeeze in a friend. No one wanted to take off their makeup when the night ended. My makeup was beautiful and lasted the entire night. She was also so much more than a makeup artist. She assisted me getting dressed, helped style my dad and assisted the photographers. She is professional and personable. I would highly recommend her and will definitely reach out to her again when I need a special occasion makeup look. Book her for your wedding. You won’t be disappointed.
Krystal did a flawless job on my engagement and wedding make up! I absolutely love her work and my bridesmaids looked stunning. She makes you feel comfortable, is professional and ...
efficient. Krystal made me feel calm, cool and collected the day of my September 2020 wedding which I am eternally grateful for. I will definitely hire her for other events in the future.
Hands down, she exceeded my expectations. I hired her because for my wedding day, I still wanted to look like myself because I hate contouring and wanted a make up artist that coul...
d enhance my beauty without all of that. She was quick, efficient, punctual and professional. For the most important day such as your wedding day, it’s crucial to hire the right beauty artist that can bring your vision to life. Krystal is confident and has been doing this for a while so I like that she was able to be the expert because it gave me reassurance that I was in good hands. For a bride, that’s important. Also, I hired her to do my bridesmaids make up and I was very pleased. Everyone was beautiful. Thank you Krystal!
Krystal and her team were great! My skin looked flawless for my wedding. Book her!
Krystal did an amazing job doing my make up for my wedding. I truly felt like the most beautiful person because of her talent! She is super professional and personable. She was on ...
time, quick, and the make-up lasted for over 10 hours! I would hire Krystal again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much Krystal! You made my day even more special than I could have hoped for!
Krystal did my makeup and my cousins makeup for New Years Eve, she did an excellent job! We ask for a natural look and it turned out beautifully! Krystal has a beautiful spirit, I ...
will definitely use her services again! Thank you Krystal, I hope you have a great year!!!!
Krystal does an amazing job. She is extremely professional and is willing to work with your likes and dislikes. I did a trial for my makeup and loved it. I did text her about some ...
small changes I wanted to make for my big day and she was all for it and kind. Highly recommend her.
Krystal has been amazing from the first first call we had. She goes out of her way to make her brides feel beautiful.
She’s professional, honest, open to your ideas, and executes ...
your vision for your wedding day. I can’t wait to book her for my next event or moment! I would definitely recommend her for the next bride!
Krystal is absolutely AMAZING! I Had the pleasure of first working with her for my engagement shoot in March and she flawlessly executed the look I wanted and left me anxiously awa...
iting my wedding day to be able to work with her again. Her technique is impressive the way she uses her artistry to seamlessly enhance your beauty without the makeup looking unnatural and caked on. My wedding day was yesterday and I am still speechless. Not only was my makeup breath-taking, but Krystal and her assistant stunned me with their talent and skill on all 8 of my bridesmaids and my mom. A true professional and I cannot wait to work with her again.
Best makeup artist in Atlanta!!!!! From day one Krystal was professional, knowledgeable and accommodating to all my needs as a bride ! I put my full trust in her and she delivered ...
! She made me , my mothers and my bridesmaids so beautiful on my special day ! I can’t wait to work with her again!
Krystal is highly recommended. After seeing how beautiful my friends were in a previous wedding, I knew she was a great fit to help me accomplish my wedding day look. Krystal is ex...
tremely accommodating and very fast on communication. She will go through her pricing and will work with you if something needs to be worked out in order to have the best package for your budget. Throughout the wedding planning process she is available to discuss any visions with your look or questions that you have up until the big day. My bridal makeup looked absolutely amazing and I guarantee Krystal will deliver the best look for the forever photos.
Thank you Krystal Rae!
Krystal was and is absolutely A-MAZING! We love her pleasant personality and overall vibe. My wife and I don't usually get our makeup done, but she helped us ease right into it and...
we totally trusted her creative process. Everyone loved our makeup for our bridal shower and she slayed our bridal party and the brides for our BIG DAY!
Krystal goes above and beyond the call of duty. She helped me get dressed, shoes laced up and hair pinned before I walked down the aisle and all with a smile and "honey it's going to be just fine" attitude. 🌟
When she says she's available anytime, she means it. Calls, Emails and textes were prompt and no question was too large or small. We can't express our gratitude enough for the Krystal Rae Artistry experience. She made us picture perfect! Thank you!!!!!!
0 Stars is sadly not an option. Stay away from working with this vendor, Krystal caused me more stress and agony around my wedding planning than anyone or anything else. She DID NO...
T do my hair and makeup services for my wedding, but still charged me the entire amount for myself and 10 other ladies. Luckily my credit card blocked the last 2 payments of $250, but I am out $1,168.44 + the amount I paid to hire and use other hair and makeup vendors. DO NOT Communicate via phone with this vendor, email only so you have property documentation of her commitments and don’t get screwed over like me. She booked 2 weddings on the same date & assured me (via personal phone calls) the 2nd one was much later and she would be staying at my venue with my group until we headed out for photos at 2pm. When circling back on the schedule via email and confirming times, she informed me she needed to leave by 11am…meaning 11 girls would have hair and makeup complete by then, and me, the bride would have hair and makeup done at 11am for a 4:30pm wedding. I should so mention she was well aware my venue didn’t open until 10am. No matter how uncomfortable I told her that made me, she insisted that would have to work. I offered to pay a portion of the total and book a new vendor, she told me I could do that but I would be responsible for the total due anyway. She insisted her timeline for my wedding was the one to be followed not the one my paid wedding planner and coordinator put together. I don’t know a single bride or would accept having hair and makeup complete at 11am for a 4:30pm ceremony start time…nor would my PAID coordinator allow it and she refused anyway but twisted the situation so I looked at fault. In all her communication she was rude and unprofessional, especially for someone working with brides…and charging so much money you would think she would be more understanding and empathetic to the stress brides already have on them.
Additionally, if you do chose to work with her, READ HER CONTRACT THOROUGHLY BEFORE SIGNING…she includes that she gets the final say in the style of makeup on the bride…the bride doesn’t get a say if she wants it differently as the bride is “not the professional”, see the quote below from her contract directly. Also see below my photos from the trial session I left in tears. With the horrible experience dealing with her unprofessional demeanor on top of this horrible quality of work I was left out tons of money (I am still paying) and had to last minute find new vendors. I held my offer to give her a portion of the money to cancel our contract and she refused. BRIDES PLEASE SAVE YOURSELF – DO NOT WORK WITH THIS VENDOR!
i. Every client and wedding is different, with different tastes, budgets, and needs;
ii. Makeup services are often a subjective art and Vendor has a unique vision, with an ever-evolving style and technique;
iii. Vendor will use its artistic judgment when providing Services for Client, which may not include strict adherence to Client’s suggestions;
iv. Although Vendor will use reasonable efforts to incorporate Client’s suggestions and desires when providing Client with the Services, Vendor shall have final say regarding the aesthetic judgment and artistic quality of the Services;
v. Dissatisfaction with Vendor's aesthetic judgment or artistic ability are not valid reasons for termination of this Agreement or request of any monies returned.
Not only did Krystal do a FANTASTIC job on my makeup, talked and coached me through my nerves and stressful times on my wedding day! She also found me the perfect person to do my h...
air when the original hairstylist cancelled on me!!! Krystal was absolutely amazing!!! I could not have made it through without her! Thanks Krystal!!
Where do I even start? Krystal Rae is AMAZING! From the beginning, when I was trying to decide on what package to utilize, to her coaching me seconds before I married my husband....
She is very accommodating, caring, and beyond knowledgeable in the art of cosmetics. She did a phenomenal job with working with my bridal party on the big day. Krystal truly went above and beyond to ensure that our big day was a success. If you are looking for a fabulous makeup artist, you have found her! :)
My make up artist KrystalRaeArtristry and hair stylist Shawneese were amazing! Both of their professionalism is unmatched. They made my entire planning and day feel stress free. K...
rystal had an amazing eye for incorporating makeup to match my wedding color and vision. Shawneese's work on my hair, my mom's and bridal parties hair was beautiful! She is truly gifted and talented. These ladies are in league all of their own and truly the best wedding glam squad I could have ever hired!
Thank you KrystalRaeArtristry and Shawneese! 💕💕
KrystalRae makeup exceeded my expectations. Krystal listened to what I wanted and she replicated it my wishes to a "T"!
I would highly recommend her services. I contacted her at ...
the last minute, with lots of stress to boot; however Krystal's professionalism and expertise made me feel much better.
I can not thank you enough, my makeup got rave reviews all evening!
Krystal conducted my trial for my engagement shoot and while talking to her I knew I had made a great choice. The day of the wedding she was very calm and executed beautiful faces ...
for all my girls and my mom. Everyone looked beautiful. She’s a fun spirit and very professional.
I am SO glad I had Krystal on my team on my wedding day! Not only was she one of the only artist to respond to my request for quote, she got on the phone with me and worked with m...
e and my bridesmaids to find a package that met all of our needs. I was thrilled with the whole experience from the call, to our consultation, and of course, the day of. My makeup lasted all night, and I received tons of compliments! Thank you, Krystal for everything!
Krystal was Excellent not only did she do and excellent job on all of my wedding party and me but she was very patient. She even changed locations with me to finish me off at the ...
venue. She went above and beyond!!! You have to book her.
Krystal is such a talented makeup artist and amazing person. I reached out to her only 2 months before my wedding and of course she was already booked for the day, but based on her...
work, there wasn't anyone else I wanted to do my makeup for my special day. Krystal went out of her way over many conversations to figure out a timeline that would allow for our schedules to work! She's extremely professional (prompt responses to questions, showed up early, prepared) and works very quickly without compromising quality. Even with me having slightly oily skin and having to get my makeup done earlier in the morning for my evening wedding, my face was flawless and makeup looked freshly done up until I washed my face that night. I recommend her without hesitation!
Krystal is very professional and slays my makeup every time! Even when I’m not sure of the look I want she comes through and creates one for me on the spot! 10/10 would recommend
Krystal is beyond words. She and I met about a year ago for a friend’s wedding but I knew whenever it was time for makeup she would always be my choice! She did my glam for my abs...
olute favorite Beyoncé and is now on our team for makeup for any and all business and personal events! Her work is impeccable. Professionalism unmatched. And I am THE pickiest person on the planet! I literally sit in her chair and let her do her thing! She is AMAZING! I wouldn’t hesitate booking her for anything!
Krystal is punctual, professional, fun, friendly, and talented. Absolutely loved the outcome of my make-up. Highly recommened this beautiful human.
Krystal was very professional. She was able to apply make up in a manner that enhanced my natural assets without looking too over done, additionally it lasted all day, but wasn't h...
eavily caked on. Since my wedding I've used her for other events and her work never disappoints .
I’ve been getting my makeup done by Krystal for almost two years now. From the first time she ever did my makeup I knew she had a client for life. Every time I get my makeup done I...
get compliments the entire day on how beautiful it looks. From her personality,professionalism, and knowledge on what she is doing makes it an even better experience each and every time! So there is no doubt that she will be my makeup artist for me and my wedding party for my wedding, I definitely wouldn’t have it any other way! I highly recommend her services!
I performed in NYC for 17 years and worked with many makeup artist. Krystal is the best. She made me look 10 years younger. Now that’s talent !!!
She did an excellent job on everyone. She stayed with my daughter, the bride to provide touch ups as needed. She is very professional and top in her work. She came prepared with ch...
air lights and everything she needed to do magnificent work. I highly recommend her and will use her again.
Linda Washington
Krystal is absolutely amazing! My recent bridal consultation was scheduled based on what’s best for me and my busy schedule. She comes to you, fully equipped with every makeup prod...
uct needed for a flawless look. Her expertise in makeup artistry shows in her communication and the end result. I can’t wait for my wedding day!
I highly recommend booking with Krystal!
KrystalRae did an AMAZING job on our makeup. I normally hate makeup but she make it look so natural with a little oomph! I was so surprised by how much I loved the look. I highly r...
ecommend her for any wedding or event. She was so pleasant to talk to and really just made the entire experience enjoyable. She came up to the photoshoot with us, in case we needed any touch ups, and made sure we looked bomb for the photos.
Krystal was A pleasure... my entire experience from start to finish was simply phenomenal!!! Not only did she make me look like A goddess, but her beautiful personality and warm sp...
irit made for A delightful consultation. I was beyond satisfied and can’t wait until my wedding day!!! I highly recommend her services ❤️
Krystal is the best! I promise you that you will get nothing less than EXCELLENT service. There are no words to express how talented she is. She had me looking and feeling like a c...
elebrity on my wedding day. This girl is headed for the stars...literally. I expect to see her working with some big names in the near future.
Krystal is amazingly talented. She uses great products and always makes me look natural when I use her as my mua! Highly recommend!
Krystal is FANTASTIC! So responsive, professional, talented! She fit me and my bridal party in, her and her assistant were both great and the makeup lasted perfectly, even stood up...
through tears! I felt so beautiful, really contributed to the overall perfect wedding event. Highly recommend!
Krystal was a pleasure to work with. From creating the look for my engagement photos, to doing my makeup , along with the makeup for my bridesmaids, on my wedding day, she was alwa...
ys the constant professional. She was on time, personable, and her work was completed in a timely manner. I was also very pleased at how Krystal travelled from my hotel to the venue to ensure that my look was complete as I put on my wedding gown. Krystal is top notch and she deserves all the praise. I highly recommend her for your special day!
5 star service! I discovered Krystal through this site and she did not disappoint! I had been in contact with several makeup artists and Krystal was the most responsive and persona...
ble. You can tell she definitely loves what she does and cares about her brides. For the consultation, she traveled to me and took her time creating the perfect look for my day. On the wedding day she was very accommodating and even showed up earlier than the contracted time to make sure my girls and I had our makeup done before the photographers arrived. I absolutely LOOVVVEEDDD my look! I was literally glowing the entire night and received so many compliments. She stayed with me before the ceremony to make sure everything (makeup, hair, dress) looked on point during pictures and did touch ups on me and my bridesmaids after the ceremony. She’s so much more than a makeup artist and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
Krystal Rae did my makeup for my wedding September 2018. We did a trial run about two weeks prior. She was always prompt at returning my phone calls/texts/emails if I had any quest...
ions. First I’d like to say her charisma and personality are amazing! She was so easy to talk to and so friendly. I felt like I had known her for a long time. On the trial run I loved the way she did my make up. I had a request to include some “pink” eyeshadow for the actual wedding. On the day of the wedding she did not forget :) She knew exactly what would look good with my skin. I felt like a princess when she was done! My pictures were fantastic! Thank you for helping make my wedding day perfect. I highly recommend Krystal Rae.
Sincerely,
Suzie Kleowdis (Katz)
Krystal was so friendly and did an amazing job on makeup for myself and 5 other girls. Everyone looked so beautiful. She was very easy to work with, helped me find a price to fit m...
y budget, and let me add a bridesmaid onto the contract last minute. Totally recommend!
Krystal was absolutely AMAZING! I had 3 days of events and Krystal kept me looking flawless all day! She is very organizes and was able to coordinate different looks and locations....
Through dancing, sweat and tears, my makeup lasted ALL DAY! Krystal was able to accommodate all of my bridesmaids, my mom, my grandma, and me on my wedding day. She comes m early and kept everything on schedule Everyone looked great.
From her lovely personality calming demeanor to her magical touch with makeup, I could not have asked for a better makeup artist for my big days!!
Krystal was absolutely wonderful!!! She was on time and did my make up flawlessly within the set time frame. She’s warm, friendly, and extremely professional. I would recommend he...
r to anyone!!!
Krystal was amazing! She arrived on time, her personality was great and did my bridesmaids, my mother and myself in perfect timing. The make up was done beautifully and lasted the ...
entire day for everyone. I would highly recommend her!
Krystal was absolutely, positively amazing! From our first phone consultation I knew I picked a winner! Not only did she do an amazing makeup job on myself, my mom and my bridal pa...
rty of 8 plus my 2 daughters (7 & 8) by herself, she also made everyone feel special and pampered. She helped calm my energy because I was a ball of emotions. I would recommend her services to anyone. Great job!
Krystal jumped in was a helping hand in between faces to make the day go smoother. She also was a great positive aid in calming me down on my wedding day.
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