Be beautiful. Be authentic. Be you.
Indiana (northern based) and IL, MI, OH
Service area
Stephanie Funnell
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Courage and Grace Artistry is a passionate and specialized wedding makeup artist and licensed estheticians in South Bend, IN. They have two locationas, South Bend and Granger, IN locations and offer mobile makeup services for destination weddings.
Courage and Grace Artistry can travel to you for your wedding day or you have the options of the south bend studio as well. They also offer many spa services, such as waxing, brow lifts and tints, lash lifts and tints, many different types of facials, dermaplaning, and more. These services are available exclusively at the Granger location.
Specializing in natural beauty and effortless beauty looks, Courage and Grace Artistry will make you photo-ready without feeling weighed down by makeup. They take a less-is-more approach, only using what you need to achieve your desired look. Courage and Grace Artistry wants you to look in the mirror after your service and smile because you love how you look and, more importantly, how you feel.
Details
Beauty
Makeup
Makeup Artists
Makeup Trials Available
On-Site Hair & Makeup
Spas
Facials
Massage
Waxing
Awards and Affiliations
2025 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Stephanie Funnell
Owner
Courage and Grace Artistry is a passionate and specialized Bridal Makeup Artist and Licensed Esthetician. With two locations in South Bend and Granger IN, Courage and Grace Artistry is ready to serve you. We are also a fully mobile Makeup Artist and can travel to you for your wedding day and trial. We also offer many spa services such as waxing, brow lifts and tints, lash lift and tints, many different types of facials, dermaplaning, and more. These services are available at our Granger location exclusively.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.08 reviews
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Stephanie is a professional, organized, and calming makeup artist who listens to clients' visions and delivers natural, timeless looks. Reviewers praised her patience, helpful trials, and makeup that held up all day, even in heat. Many hired her for bridal parties and special events and highly recommend her services.Rebekah W
5.0
8/04/2025
I found Stephanie through a Google search and reached out to book an appointment. From the start, she was incredibly professional and organized, getting everything scheduled well i...
n advance. On the day of my appointment, she greeted me with kindness and warmth—and her talent truly speaks for itself.
As someone who doesn’t know much about makeup, I appreciated how Stephanie walked me through each step of the process. She thoughtfully considered my dress and jewelry when creating the final look, and the result was stunning. I felt confident and beautiful—and my makeup held up flawlessly all day, even in the heat!
If I’m ever back in the area for an event, I’ll absolutely be booking with her again. Thank you, Stephanie!
I found Stephanie through a Google search and reached out to book an appointment. From the start, she was incredibly professional and organized, getting everything scheduled well in advance. On the day of my appointment, she greeted me with kindness and warmth—and her talent truly speaks for itself.
As someone who doesn’t know much about makeup, I appreciated how Stephanie walked me through each step of the process. She thoughtfully considered my dress and jewelry when creating the final look, and the result was stunning. I felt confident and beautiful—and my makeup held up flawlessly all day, even in the heat!
If I’m ever back in the area for an event, I’ll absolutely be booking with her again. Thank you, Stephanie!
Ava E
5.0
1/01/2025
Absolutely amazing professional makeup artist! Stephanie flawlessly enhanced my features and made me feel SO beautiful. I even used her services for my bridal shower and engagemen...
t photos. Highly recommend for any occasion!
Any questions?
Tyler R
5.0
1/01/2025
My wedding look was exactly what I wanted even when I couldn't communicate what I wanted well. I showed Stephanie a few pictures and she took it from there! She was so kind and pat...
ient through all of my questions. I was so thankful as I don't wear makeup so I was clueless going into this process. If you love natural and timeless makeup she's your person!
Sam P
5.0
1/01/2025
I was so impressed from start to finish with Stephanie. She listened to my vision and brought it to life effortlessly. Natural but still myself, exactly what I wanted. I also recom...
mend getting a facial from her before the wedding! 11/10
Silvia M
5.0
1/01/2025
Steph was an absolute dream to work with on my wedding day! Her calm and professional demeanor made the entire process so smooth and stress-free. Thanks to her, I felt confident a...
nd my makeup lasted all day/night long! I couldn’t recommend her enough!
Jessica H
5.0
12/31/2024
I was super hesitant about getting my makeup done for my wedding as I don't normally wear much at all. Stephanie really put me at ease and walked me through everything during the t...
rial up to the day of my wedding. She was super professional and helped me feel my most confident and beautiful on my wedding day.
Ellie W
5.0
12/31/2024
Stephanie made me look flawless!
Lisa Q
5.0
12/31/2024
Courage and Grace did an amazing job for all the girls in my wedding party, including both moms! I will definitely hire Stephanie again in the future
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Indiana (northern based) and IL, MI, OH
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