About this vendor
Center Stage by Maria is a wedding hairstyling service based in Warren, OH. This haircare studio works with clients of different ages and focuses on organic products for a natural, hair-friendly experience. With their specialty in formal styles, they will make sure you and your wedding party stand at the altar looking and feeling your best.
Makeup is not available through her facility, only stunning, long-lasting hairstyles is their specialty for formal events.
Owner Maria is an experienced, organized individual who loves working for weddings and concentrates on attentive hairstyling for her clients. She works to keep an open line of communication with soon-to-be-weds, ensuring that they receive the look they want on their big day. Throughout the years, she and her team have worked on various wedding party sizes, from five to 14. She also offers on-location services and can travel to venues up to 45 minutes away from her studio.
After your first consultation, Center Stage by Maria will schedule a hair trial to help couples decide on their day-of look. Their styles range from romantic curls and elegant updos to sleek bobs and boho braids. Waxing, manicures, and pedicures are also available to give your attire a detailed finish.
Details
Beauty
- Hair Stylists
- Hair Trials Available
- On-Site Hair & Makeup
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
2020 'Best of Weddings'
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From the moment you hire Maria for your big day, she is very kind, honest and much more! She worked with me to get the prices on my bridesmaid and I's hair. Her prices are very rea...
sonable, especially with all the time and effort she puts into preparing for the wedding and on the wedding day! She keeps you informed and is easy to contact for any questions or ideas!! She had us fill out a questionnaire to make she had all the info she needed! She also had me (bride) set up a trial run for my hair to make sure it was everything I wanted.
On our wedding day she arrived early to set up and prepare for everything on site of where our cermony took place. She had a schedule for each of us and when we needed to be there to make the day go smoothly. She took her time and was so sweet and made all of us feel comfortable and I was not stressed at all because how well she had it planned! I love her work and would recommend her to everyone! I can truly say my wedding was a dream wedding because all of our hairstyles were perfect!!
Maria has been my hairdresser for years. She always puts her clients “center stage”. She is patient, listens, and truly loves what she does. She knew exactly what to do when I wa...
s uncertain of the “exact” hairstyle I wanted for my wedding day. I told her a couple ideas. I wasn’t totally specific… but let me tell you I ended up with a one of a kind style that fit perfect!! I trusted her and her talent. She did not disappoint. And my hairdo stayed in place the whole night, even after dancing & having the time of my life. I could have rocked my do the day after. She will not disappoint.
Maria did an amazing job on my wedding hairstyle and I absolutely can’t recommend her enough!!! She was incredibly patient with me and took extra time doing my hair to make sure th...
at I loved the final product and truly made me feel like a princess on my wedding day! Not only did Maria do my wedding hair, but she also did several of my bridesmaids hairstyles and my mom’s as well! She was very professional, kind, and organized with coordinating doing multiple hairstyles on the day of my wedding and made sure that everyone’s hair was done in time for pictures before the wedding ceremony.
Maria has been doing my hair for years. She is very organized, doesn't rush, and takes her time. She is a perfectionist of the image you have in mind for your special day. She is p...
atient, kind, and let's you enjoy all the moments of your wedding. I couldn't ask for a better hair stylist and I wouldn't pick anyone else, but her. Definitely you won't regret choosing her for your special day💟💍💒
I talked with Maria about how I envisioned my hair on my wedding day, and we did a test run a few weeks prior.
She completely nailed the look I was hoping for.
Thanks Maria for ...
helping make my big day perfect!
Maria Cesta is a very sweet and kind woman she was amazing on the mornings of the weddings that she did mine and the other bridesmaids hair and of course the bride she made us all...
feel comfortable. And she did an amazing job on our hair and she made sure it stayed perfect the entire day. I fully recommend her she’s the only one I trust to cut my hair
Maria Cesta is absolutely the best option for wedding hairstyles!! She’s always on time and willing to accommodate. She’s done my hair for 4 weddings and it is always stunning and ...
exactly what I wanted!!
Maria is absolutely wonderful! She brings a sense of peace and calmness over you as she does your hair, which is exactly what you need on such a busy and high energy day. She focus...
es on giving you a style that is exactly what you dreamed of. I wouldn’t have chosen anyone else to do my hair on my wedding day. Such an amazing stylist and person!
I love Maria ! She’s very friendly and personable. Most importantly; she’s detailed oriented and accommodating. She kept my bridesmaids and I on track the morning of the wedding. ...
She was one of my best vendors, as she made a plan and followed it through. Hairstyles were terrific! The bridesmaids and I had updo s. Everyone looked beautiful.
Maria was absolutely amazing to work with for my wedding! She takes time to listen to exactly what you are looking for. She isn’t happy unless you are! She traveled to my location ...
the day of the wedding and made everything so seamless and easy. She was punctual, professional, and the charge for her services fit perfectly in our budget. I highly recommend her. You will not be disappointed!
As the mother of the bride twice and groom twice within four years, Maria Cesta was a great part of these weddings. Maria and her assistants did the hair of most the women/girls of...
these weddings. Making everyone look "fabulous"! Maria helps you relax as she styles your hair. She does our family all year round! We love Maria and her family!
Maria is the absolute best!! She made my day so special! From practice sessions, so my hair was just right, to talking through the stress of planning!! She did my bridal party as w...
ell!! My family and I loved everything so much that she even did 3 other weddings in our family plus one more coming soon! I can’t say enough about her positive attitude, calm demeanor and amazing personality!! You will be so happy you chose Center Stage by Maria!
Maria is not only a wonderful hairstylist, she is a wonderful person to be around! She did an exceptional job on my daughters hair and bridesmaids. She is highly organized and time...
ly. I would reccomend her to anyone for their upcoming wedding or special occasion! You will not be disappointed!!
As a mother of the bride. Maria had to get a total of seven different hair styles done in a short amount of time. Some hair styles were down, up and half up. Each to what the in...
dividual person wanted. Maria worked in a very calm and professional manner. Keeping track of the time, so we all were done in time for pictures. Most importantly not being late to walk down the aisle. Her work exceeded all of our expectations.
Maria did an exceptional job for my wedding. She is personable, a true perfectionist and does everything in her power to make sure you are satisfied and comfortable in your hair st...
yle! My hair never does what I want to to do but Maria worked her magic and it looked perfect all day! I not only had 7 brides maids but I also had 5 of my sisters and sister-in-laws hair done as well!!! She brought 2 other ladies to help and they were right on her level.
I cannot say enough kind things to express how wonderful my experience was with Maria! Not only did she make my hair look absolutely stunning, but she was patient, we had a lot of ...
laughs (which helped tremendously ease the stress of the upcoming schedule) and she let me interrupt her flow get my makeup done (in the middle of her doing my hair) because the makeup artist had to leave early. She even practiced how to do a specific braid that she hadn’t done many times before between my trial and my wedding to ensure that my hair looked as beautiful as possible. She did all of my bridesmaids’ hair as well as my mom’s for my big day. My hair looked as beautiful at the end of the night as it did when she was putting the finishing touches and trust me, there was a lot of dancing at the reception and wind during pictures that should have ruined it.
I have recommended her to all of my friends and would choose her over and over again. She is thorough, kind, lovely and a calm energy to have around on one of the most stressful days of your life- and she makes you look fabulous at the same time.
Maria was great! She listened to what I wanted and helped create the image I hoped for! My hair is not easy to tame and she made it look whimsical and beautiful with my keyhole bac...
k. She was on time and helped keep the bridesmaids and myself on time as well. She was very easy to get along with and helped make my day wonderful!
Maria is very detail oriented, organized , and make your wedding experience very enjoyable. She made me feel very comfortable and not nervous at all. I would recommend her to anyon...
e. She stayed up late hours the night before putting extensions in my hair just to make me feel beaitiful. She is the best and dedicated!
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travel to location up to 45 min. away
Center Stage by Maria