Celebrity Hair & Makeup Artist
NJ/NYC
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Crystal Marie Aleman
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (7X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Crystal Marie Bridal is a luxurious bridal hair and makeup company in Hoboken, NJ, serving all areas of the tri-state, specifically Manhattan, Jersey City, and Hoboken. CMB was founded by one of Manhattan's award-winning celebrity hairstylists, Crystal Aleman. She was inspired to create this company after realizing that everyone should experience what it feels like to be pampered like an A-list celebrity. Crystal works on major network shows such as the Dr. Oz Show and Good Morning America. Crystal and her team pride themselves on using the most up-to-date cosmetics and hair products to achieve that perfect bridal look. She specializes in human hair clip-in extensions and will custom-match you for any style.
*We do have a 6 service minimum to book on location services. As for 2022, Crystal will mainly be focusing on JUST brides, while having her talented team accommodate the bridal parties.
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Crystal Marie Aleman
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Crystal left her Virginia roots in 2010 to move up North and attend the Paul Mitchell School, with plans of perfecting her hair and makeup skills. Crystal has been in the Bridal industry for over 11 years; 6 of those working with Celebs daily. She specializes in glowy makeup, and romantic updos. Perfectionism, professionalism, and punctuality are amongst her strongest qualities. A few words to describe her bridal style would be; romantic, chic, and elegant. Crystal is totally obsessed with all things beauty, and will go the extra mile to make her clients feel absolutely stunning.
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Crystal Marie Bridal is highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. The team is described as professional, talented, and attentive, catering to the bride's vision and ensuring long-lasting, beautiful results. The relaxing and fun atmosphere during the pre-wedding process contributes to a positive experience, with the team's organization and skill receiving accolades. Clients appreciate the team's ability to make the bridal party feel stunning and the effortless way they handle last-minute changes and requests, making Crystal Marie Bridal a top choice for flawless beauty on wedding days.Review photos
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Joanna K
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5.0
3/18/2025
Crystal did an amazing job with my wedding hair and makeup! My low bun and natural makeup lasted all day and looked perfect in photos. Crystal was calm, professional, and so easy to work with. I highly recommend.
5.0
4/15/2025
Crystal was recommended by a friend and it was an amazing choice!! She was super easy to work with, and made the hair/makeup trial and day-of process really fun. She understood my vision and also used her expertise to bring the look to life. Her team is great, too - bridesmaids all looked amazing and loved their hair and makeup. Highly recommend CMB!!!!
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Michelle M
5.0
10/01/2024
The best of the best!! Crystal was so amazing to work with for my wedding day hair. She listened to me and made me feel so beautiful !
Alison W
5.0
7/08/2024
As a bride you spend the first half of your big day with the makeup artists and hair stylists. Crystal and her team are the women you want to surround yourself with to kick off the festivities. She brings sweet and calming energy. My bridesmaids and I laughed all morning with Crystal. She really sets the mood for a great day ahead. I couldn’t recommend her enough for hair and makeup. I am obsessed with how she made me feel like an elevated version of myself. She nails the natural, dewy look!
Emily N
5.0
4/09/2024
Crystal Marie Bridal is absolutely amazing! I spent several weeks trying to find the perfect hair and makeup artist and looked through hundreds of portfolios/websites until I found Crystal’s photos on Instagram and I instantly knew I had to hire her for my big day. My hair and makeup were absolutely phenomenal and everything I imagined. Even when it was a literal monsoon outside on my wedding day, my hair stayed perfectly curled until the next day. I felt so beautiful the entire day and got more compliments than I could count (and still do whenever anyone sees my wedding pics!). Crystal and her team are so organized and attentive - they made sure my bridal party’s makeup was finished on time and they all looked so beautiful. Everyone was obsessed!!!
Danielle C
5.0
1/06/2024
Crystal is amazing!!! I'll be honest, my wedding day snuck up on me. It was less than three months away and I was so scared that I wasn't going to be able to find someone available. Crystal calmed all of my anxieties. She is on the ball, quick to respond, and (most importantly) TALENTED! She made me feel so beautiful and so relaxed. She loves what she does and it shows. I cannot thank her enough!
Jayna D
5.0
10/31/2023
I cannot recommend Crystal enough! She did the hair/makeup for my mom and myself on my wedding day, and we had so much fun working with her. I did not have a bridal party with a bunch of girls, so it was difficult at first finding someone who would work with only two people. I am so grateful that I found Crystal and she was willing to work with us. She listened to exactly what we wanted, and made us both look the best we've ever looked! Thank you again Crystal for everything!
Genevieve H
5.0
10/20/2023
Crystal is truly the best of the best, and I could not love her more. Not only is she the most fun person to work with, but her services are spectacular. She and her team did an absolutely incredible job, and my bridal party and I were all incredibly happy with how our hair turned out. I cannot recommend Crystal enough, and I can't wait to work with her again in the future!
Sarah G
5.0
10/06/2023
I am so grateful to have had met and booked Crystal for my special day. She is truly a one of a kind person - absolutely hilarious, kind, and incredibly talented. I had so much fun working with her from the initial phone call, to the trial and and the big day. The morning of your wedding day is such a memorable and important time and Crystal really helped us to set the tone. My mom and bridesmaids had so much fun and the atmosphere was simply perfect. I felt incredibly beautiful throughout the whole day and even despite being a "crier," I didn't need a single touch up!! This also applied to my mom and bridesmaids, who could not agree more with me. I have had so many compliments and want to thank Crystal for going above and beyond. Crystal and her team have a true gift and I give them my highest recommendation.
Kimberly M
5.0
9/25/2023
Crystal was fantastic upon meeting her for my first HMU trial. I was obsessed with her natural, soft glam/feature enhancing style which made me literally glow for my engagement shoot. She is also so warm, friendly, and fun -which you really want as someone working with you on your special day and leading up to it. I found her via a mutual friend who also used her for their wedding, and was just obsessed with her instagram page. I wanted natural glam which enhanced my features, softly and she delivered. I immediately signed her after my trial. She was so responsive and wonderful to work with leading up to my wedding. Any tweaks I requested or styles I wanted to try, she applied and we both worked together to decide which worked best for me. Crystal also provides you with awesome beauty tips to ensure your skin/hair is 100% for the big day. Additionally, her team - Jess and Megan were also wonderful, kind, and fun to be around. My bridesmaids loved her team and how they looked on my big day. Her team is consistent with her style, which I appreciate as you may have some girls who look overly made up vs. others in a bridal party. I cannot wait to work with Crystal for future events. I highly suggest her as she is a wonderful, beautiful human being, but also an extremely talented hair and makeup artist. I was obsessed with my hair for my wedding!
Alyssa J
5.0
7/02/2023
Crystal is amazing! This is the second time I had a chance to work with her. She did the hair and make up at a friend’s wedding and just did my hair and make up for my own wedding. Crystal is so easy to work with and came to me for my trial. She was able to take feedback and adjust my makeup. On the day of the wedding everything looked amazing. She was able to get my heavy veil to stay in my hair comfortably and be taken in and out throughout the day. My makeup lasted all day through the sweat and the tears. Her team that did my family and friends hair and makeup were also great.
Daphne D
5.0
6/26/2023
I can not say enough wonderful things about Crystal! She is an absolute gem and if you’re considering her for your wedding day, don’t hesitate because this is your girl!! Her work is phenomenal and totally speaks for itself. She arrived early and instantly made everyone feel relaxed with her professionalism and expertise. I can not recommend her enough!!
Katie C
5.0
6/06/2023
Crystal was so lovely and did an absolutely incredible job on hair and makeup for my sisters wedding. She was so nice and sweet to chat with throughout the morning and we all went into the day feeling beautiful. Not to mention that both hair and makeup lasted all day in 80 degree weather!
Alexa P
5.0
11/27/2022
Crystal was beyond perfect to work for my wedding! I cannot say enough good things about her and the quality of her work. I met with Crystal when she did my one of my good friends hair and makeup for her own wedding, and I was so amazed with her work I knew I wanted to book her as well. From the moment I reached out, Crystal made my vision come true during the trial (which I scheduled the same day as my engagment shoot!) and my wedding day. I really felt like the most beautiful version of myself. It was the exact look I was going for - she nailed it! She is so friendly and easy-going and it was truly a joy to hang out with her the morning of my wedding. It’s so important to surround yourself with people you consider friends the day of, and she is just that. I highly recommend booking Crystal, she is a dream to work with !!
Nicolette F
5.0
10/27/2022
Something that I realized after my wedding is that it's so important to choose vendors that you enjoy being around, as you spend so much time with them on your big day. Crystal went above and beyond my expectations of someone I'd want to work with/spend the early morning hours getting ready with. She is a complete joy to be around. She and her team and incredibly professional and pleasant. They got my hair and make up done along with 10 of my bridesmaids in an extremely timely manner. They made us laugh, they did incredible work and overall they just added so much to the day. Crystal is so talented and knows exactly what she's doing - I trusted her with my life that day! She is a pleasure to work with and overall a great human. I highly recommend her to all of my friends - in fact, she just did one of my best friends/bridesmaids HMU for her wedding and she of course looked gorgeous. Crystal also dealt with my covid -rescheduling 3x wedding drama like a true pro. She and her team are awesome - book them now!!!
Emily B
5.0
7/03/2022
Crystal was wonderful to work with from the minute I reached out to her! She provides both hair and makeup services making the day much easier to coordinate. Crystal made my vision come true for hair and makeup and I love working with her during the trial, wedding day and all the times in between. I felt like the most beautiful version of myself. She is so friendly and easy-going and is a joy to “hang out” with on your wedding morning. She made all my bridesmaids and mom/mother-in-law look gorgeous as well. Her team is equally professional and wonderful! She also helped my husband with his man bun the morning of the wedding which was an added fun bonus! I would recommend Crystal to anyone and everyone!
Kimberly D
5.0
6/14/2022
Crystal was beyond amazing to work for my wedding! I cannot say enough good things about her and the quality of her work. I met with Crystal to do a trial run and she nailed the look that I gave her. I had decided to change my hair prior to the wedding and Crystal was so great with helping me figure out my perfect look for the big day. She was so responsive to my numerous texts and calls before the wedding, which is greatly appreciated when you are trying to wrap you head around so many things at once. I was beyond happy with the way my hair and makeup came out that day! So much so that I look forward to hiring her for future events. If you are looking for an extremely talented and all around genuine person that cares about you and your bridal party, look no further and book Crystal! Thank you Crystal!! <3
Jamie R
5.0
6/13/2022
Crystal Marie and her team were AMAZING to work with and made me, my girls and mom feel SO gorgeous for my wedding day. From my initial consultation with Crystal I loved her energy and vibe. Doing the trial sealed the deal as I was SO happy with the final look. I am admittedly an indecisive person and Crystal was so responsive and communicative throughout the months where I was changing my mind. She was always willing to send tips and tricks and was such a pleasure to chat with. Most importantly, she took her time on my wedding day and made me feel calm, relaxed and truly beautiful. I cant wait to get glammed up again by Crystal for the next big event in my life!!
Anna H
5.0
1/12/2022
If you want to look and feel stunning on your wedding day, hire Crystal and her team now!!! I seriously cannot recommend her enough. She has an uncanny ability to hear your vision, use her own expertise, and make you look and feel like an absolute knock out. Crystal and her team came to my apartment on the morning of my wedding and did hair and makeup for my bridal party. Everyone looked and felt wonderful. She is a dream to work with!
Brittany D
5.0
1/08/2022
Crystal and her team were absolutely AMAZING! We were so lucky to have gotten to work with such talented artists! After having to postpone our wedding three times, Crystal made the whole process so easy and effortless which any Covid bride could appreciate. My make up and hair came out better than I could have ever imagined, my husband couldn't stop raving about how much he loved the final look! I was amazed how perfectly my hair and make up stayed throughout the whole day and night into the after party! Not only did my hair and make up come out incredible along with all of my bridesmaids, but she was so sweet and fun to work with, making my wedding day that much better. I am so lucky to have worked with such a wonderful team, and I would recommend Crystal to everyone in a heartbeat!!
Samantha G
5.0
12/03/2021
Crystal is the best! She and her team did a fantastic job for myself and my bridal party for my August wedding. Everything turned out perfect and lasted all night. Highly recommend her and her team to anyone looking for hair and makeup for their big day!
Christina V
5.0
11/09/2021
Crystal is AMAZING. I wanted to look like the best version of myself and Crystal listened and took it to the next level. She is not only professional but calm, punctual and easy to work with. On your wedding day, you want to look your best and most importantly trust your beauty squad and that’s exactly how I felt with Crystal. I couldn’t have asked for more and can’t thank her enough.
Odalys F
5.0
11/09/2021
What can I say, Crystal and her team of bridal beauty are one of a kind! They arrived early and ready to jump right in. Crystal was patient with all my trials and always aimed to please. From the moment I met her, I knew not only that she’d do an amazing job but that she’d be professional, easy going and a pleasure to work with. Looking and feeling beautiful on your wedding day is a priority and crystal and her team definitely made us feel incredible on my wedding day. I had a very diverse group of women getting ready with me and she worked with all od them gracefully. Would give her 10 stars if u could. Thank you Crystal!
Lisa K
5.0
11/02/2021
Crystal was a dream to work with and I can't recommend her highly enough! During the hair & makeup trial before my wedding, Crystal listened carefully to what I was hoping to achieve and what I wanted to avoid, given the last time I'd had my hair & makeup done years ago, I'd been quite unhappy with the results! I was a bit nervous since I typically don't wear much makeup and was worried I'd feel overdone, but she ended up creating both hair (classic updo) and makeup (fresh, natural, glowy) looks that were better than I could have imagined. On the day of the wedding, she recreated these looks perfectly and I truly felt like the best, most confident version of myself. (The hair and makeup also stayed absolutely flawless throughout the entire evening and into the early hours of the morning.) She also created a beautiful makeup look for my husband's sister, who was thrilled.
Crystal is also just an extremely sweet, fun person who made me feel very calm and relaxed on a day that was filled with nerves! I will always be grateful for having her be a part of my special day, and recommend her without reservation to everyone!
Jenna M
5.0
7/18/2021
Where do I begin!? I found Crystal Marie Bridal and her team almost three years ago on The Knot when I began planning my wedding in the fall of 2018. After my hair and makeup trial I knew I had to work with Crystal! She is an incredibly talented artist with immaculate vision and expertise. She is warm, inviting, and truly the best to work with! When the pandemic hit five days before my planned wedding, Crystal was incredibly supportive and helpful as we postponed twice. When we were finally able to celebrate this past weekend, Crystal and her team truly made me and my girls feel the most beautiful . She captured my vision for soft glowing hair and makeup flawlessly. Not only did my hair and makeup look incredible but they lasted through 100 degree heat, dancing, and laughter. I looked fresh faces and glamorous even at 2am! Crystal is a true artist. It was an absolute pleasure working with Crystal and her team! I would recommend them a million times over!
Jamie S
5.0
10/06/2020
Crystal was the makeup artist from heaven. From the moment we began working together she was so kind, accommodating, and responsive...not to mention unbelievably talented at what she does. She really listens to what you want and knows exactly how to create that look. She is also so fun to work with and made the morning of an even better experience for everyone.
Crystal made me, my bridesmaids, and my mother feel so beautiful! If you want to look flawless on your wedding day, hire Crystal!! I can’t thank her enough!
Meg C
5.0
9/15/2020
Ladies, if you’re looking for a hair and make up artist, look no further. Crystal is by far the best artist I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Legit. My hubs and I decided to keep our original date and tie the knot 7/3/20. It was a very bizarre time for me because I was essentially getting ready by myself.. none of my bridesmaids were able to be there because of COVID and my family was traveling in for the backyard wedding so I legit got dressed and my hair and make up done. By. My. Self. Pretty sad. But when I tell you Crystal made me feel so special and like I had known her forever. She is so personable and made me feel right at home! She even gave me a bridal robe to wear when I got there!!! How sweet is that?! Not only did she make me feel so comfortable but she may be the most talented artist I know. I told her what I wanted and she nailed it. Both my hair and make up we’re absolutely stunning I could not have imagined looking any more perfect for my wedding day. I can’t say enough positive things about her and my experience with her work. If you’re looking for someone to do your hair/make up, you’ve found your gal!
Andrea T
5.0
8/16/2020
Crystal was an instrumental part of my wedding and brought my Hollywood glam look to life. She was communicative throughout the entire process and helped ease my nerves leading up to and on my big day.
Meaghan B
5.0
4/21/2020
I cannot say enough about how amazing Crystal was to work with! She created the most gorgeous hairdo for my wedding, I couldn't have dreamed of something more stunning! Not only is she creative, but she is super nice and was a dream to work with, both for the hair trial and the day of the wedding! I did multiple trials with her because I couldn't decide what I wanted and she really took the time to listen and play around with different ideas and styles until she came up with the perfect one. She created an amazing braided low bun that was more Hollywood red carpet and it was absolutely perfect and it literally stayed in the entire night! By 1am my hair looked like it had just gotten done. She was even nice enough to do a little updo late minute for my 2.5 year old niece! She is a real treat and I wish I could do it all over again just so I can work with her!
Emma G
5.0
4/17/2020
I've worked with Crystal and seen her in action in the television world, so there was no question I wanted her to handle my look for my wedding. I never felt the need to shop around.
Communication and scheduling was easy and like talking to a friend. :)
She was adaptable with any of the adjustments I wanted to make to my look after the trial.
She made my day a piece of cake and her demeanor was so calm and cool that I never worried that I was running out of time or things wouldn't turn out right.
ALSO! I've never had an updo that lasted more than an hour or two and I was able to dance all day and night without any issues! That's a true miracle.
Kim B
5.0
1/11/2020
After having my hair and make up done by Crystal for a friend's wedding, it was not even a question who I would use for my own. She brings a professional expertise in her craft and attitude that will give you confidence and comfort on your big day. Her style is hair and make up that will stay perfectly in place all day long without "over" doing it. Highly recommend!!
Sarah S
5.0
1/01/2020
Crystal was an absolute dream to work with for my wedding in October! The whole process from my trial to the big day was wonderful. She is a true professional, she made me feel at ease throughout the whole process and was incredibly organized and communicative. She takes the time to get to know you and the look you're going for which was really important to me. She provided advice and guidance as she is experienced and incredibly knowledgeable. Her team made me and my bridesmaids look amazing and I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out.
Lindsey H
5.0
12/18/2019
Crystal is the absolute best! From the day I met her, I knew I would be in the absolute best hands for my wedding day. Her and her team were so friendly, warm, reliable, and welcoming and truly made my wedding morning so special!
Crystal listened to my vision and made it a reality! I wanted a natural look and she made me look the most beautiful I have ever felt! She helped me get hair extensions that matched perfectly and gave invaluable hair/makeup/and cosmetic recommendations. Crystal is so knowledgable on all things hair and makeup! She is so professional and timely with her responses and really helped make wedding planning craziness a lot less stressful.
Crystal and her team did mine, my mothers, and my 9 bridesmaids hair and make up for my wedding day. They arrived at my parents house in northern NJ early, set up, and interacted with all of my girls. They did everyone's hair and makeup with time to spare and everyone looked absolutely beautiful. By the end of the night, everyone's hair and makeup still looked absolutely flawless!
Hands down, Crystal is the best hair and makeup artist. I felt absolutely beautiful on my wedding day and I owe that all to Crystal. Her expertise and attention to detail is top notch. She is so warm, kind, and caring and really made me feel so special throughout the wedding process and especially on my wedding day!! I received so many compliments and it was the best decision to choose Crystal and her team for mine and my bridesmaids hair and makeup! I would 100% recommend her!
Kaitlin M
5.0
11/21/2019
Where do I start.. This chick goes above and beyond her duties as a stylist and I am so happy to have met her. I am from Virginia, and was not sure that I wanted the fancy "New York" look (not that I even know what that means - big hair and heavy make up I guess). She took all of my vision into close consideration and then added some great touches. My make up was so natural, and I loved the subtle baby's breath in my hair (last minute decision). Okay when I say above and beyond... I mean this girl was ordering me skin care products off Amazon at the trial to moisturize before the wedding! She's passionate about her job. And honest. She gave great advice to me and my bridesmaids, which means a lot when you've never been a bride and she's experienced so many of them. Most importantly, she really takes your day seriously. Crystal knows all the important tricks and she will make you feel so comfortable. Recommend 100%!
Ashley F
5.0
11/04/2019
Crystal and her team did hair and makeup for my group this past weekend. Crystal and her team made my bridal squad look absolutely flawless! Crystal is responsive, easy to work with, and super talented. She kept me calm despite all of the madness that is a wedding morning. I’d recommend her to anyone for their special day. Thanks for everything!!!
Emily C
5.0
9/25/2019
Crystal and her team were so wonderful! I had done a trial with Crystal beforehand, and she was so warm and welcoming - I absolutely loved the way she made me look! Like myself, but a million times better :) I ended up booking Crystal Marie Bridal for my wedding day (hair and makeup); Crystal did hair and makeup for me, my mother, and my husband's stepmother (all AMAZING). My mother doesn't usually like hair and makeup - at all - and she loved Crystal. She made my mother feel super comfortable and look naturally beautiful. For the rest of the girls (9 in total!), Toni (hair) and Meg (makeup) joined Crystal to help make everyone look incredible. I mean it, all of my bridesmaids and junior bridesmaids looked so amazing, hair stayed throughout the night, and the makeup was glowy and natural. I can't recommend Crystal and her team enough!!!!
Devan Z
5.0
7/28/2019
Crystal and her team are absolutely AMAZING!!! She honestly was the BEST vendor I hired for my wedding day. From the moment I met Crystal, I loved her warm personality, attention to detail, and her ability to really listen to what I wanted and make it a reality! I felt the most beautiful I have ever felt on my wedding day, thanks to her. Crystal made sure to help me feel and look like myself, but with more glam! Crystal knows everything about makeup- from the best brushes, to foundations and hair products, to types of skin. She is the ONLY person who has ever curled my hair where the curls didn't fall out!! My makeup lasted all day long, (even in the heat of summer!), and it still looked amazing by the end of the night! I had a HUGE bridal party (15 girls for both hair and makeup) and I cannot tell you how amazing Crystal and her team were to make sure that every mom, grandma, and bridesmaid looked absolutely stunning. She and her team arrived early to set up and spent time with each and every girl to make sure that their hair and makeup was perfect and exactly what they wanted. My bridesmaids keep asking to use Crystal for their future weddings! Without a doubt, you NEED to hire her!
Brittany P
5.0
7/02/2019
Crystal is the best! She listened to my vision and made it happen. Her professionalism is top notch. The other stylist she brought with her, Tony, was wonderful as well. They both made me and the women in my wedding feel absolutely beautiful. Crystal is the #1 choice for hair and makeup for your big day!!
Emma B
5.0
6/23/2019
Let me just start with, Crystal is the best! I found Crystal through instagram I believe, and was very picky about who I wanted to do my hair and makeup for my wedding. The stars aligned and it turns out she’s a family friend! I became indecisive about what I wanted for my hair and makeup but Crystal came through for multiple trials! She was very responsive when I would text her during the day with a new picture I had found, giving me her honest opinion which I can’t tell you how much I appreciated. She has become a friend and I can only hope that she gives another bride the same amazing feeling that she gave me! Look no further ladies, she and her team are the real deal! Thank you to Crystal, my Kim K look got nothing but amazing reviews as well as how my bridesmaids looked on my wedding day! You’re seriously the best ❤️
Meghan C
5.0
6/17/2019
Crystal and her team were absolutely amazing and I'm so happy she was recommended to me for my wedding day! Crystal really listens to your ideas and makes sure she understands the vision you have during the hair trial. Even when I decided VERY last minute to go with a different look (I've always been indecisive when it comes to hair and my wedding was no exception) Crystal was so flexible and understanding. She fit me in for another trial so that I felt comfortable and confident going into my wedding day. Crystal and her team are very professional and organized when it comes to scheduling. I had a large bridal party with 9 bridesmaids plus my mom and myself. Everyone absolutely loved their look! So much so that one of my bridesmaids is now using Crystal Marie Bridal for her wedding in July!
Amanda H
5.0
6/04/2019
I searched all over the Knot, Wedding Wire and Instagram for the perfect "glam squad" and am beyond happy I came across Crystal! She totally understood the look I was going for and made sure I looked my best on my wedding day! My entire bridal party and my mom looked amazing! Crystal and her team were a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend :)
Eva C
5.0
4/24/2019
Crystal and her team provided hair and makeup to myself, my mother, my mother-in-law, and my bridal party of 9 bridesmaids and a flower girl. Crystal did a phenomenal job with my hair and makeup and I felt so beautiful walking down the aisle. My makeup looked flawless and was exactly what I envisioned but better. She did an amazing job and spent a lot of time talking with me about what I wanted for my hair and makeup and had lots of patience with me after I decided to completely switch my hairstyle. She was responsive to all of my questions and so helpful to me and the moms with getting extensions for the big day. She was calm and relaxed throughout the morning of getting ready despite us being under a time crunch. I received so many compliments and am so, so happy I decided to use Crystal for my wedding – highly recommended!!
Kaitlyn S
5.0
11/01/2018
I was lucky enough to book Crystal for bridal hair & makeup for myself, my mother, and my four bridesmaids. Hiring Crystal was one of the best decisions I made throughout the entire wedding planning process. At my hair and makeup trial, Crystal gladly showed me an option for wearing my hair up and an option for wearing my hair down to help me decide between two styles I liked. She nailed my makeup on the first attempt with very little guidance. After the trial, Crystal was kind enough to text me skin care product recommendations and advise me on when to get my hair cut (and how many inches). On the big day, Crystal and her assistant flawlessly executed each person's hair and makeup visions with ease. Crystal remained calm and focused which really allowed me to relax. A huge weight was lifted the moment I booked Crystal and I would 100% recommend her.
Jenna T
5.0
10/19/2018
Crystal did my hair and makeup for both my bridal shower and my wedding on September 28, 2018. Crystal was an absolute pleasure to work with from day one. Before my trial she asked me to send her pictures of my hair and she picked out hair extensions that matched perfectly! The first time I met Crystal I felt like I was hanging out with an old friend. She was so easy to talk to and very patient. My hair and my makeup were the least stressful part of wedding planning because I knew I could count on Crystal, and I was right!
Crystal contacted me several times before my wedding day to check in and ask if I needed anything. She really helped to calm my nerves. Crystal and her team (Anna and Lacey) traveled to a hotel in northern New Jersey and arrived on time and stuck to the schedule that Crystal and I agreed upon ahead of time. All of my bridesmaids, my mom, my mother-in-law and my Grandma looked amazing and were very happy with their hair and makeup! After we left the hotel, Crystal even came with me to my wedding venue to perform touch-ups. I felt at ease the whole time knowing Crystal was there to touch-up my hair and makeup during pictures and before my ceremony. Crystal is a true artist and takes pride in her work. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day and received so many compliments. I would hire Crystal again in a heartbeat!
Regina S
5.0
10/09/2018
As someone who does not get their hair done very often or own a blow dryer it is safe to say that my hair was a concern. Crystal was patient with me and helped talk me through styles until I found the one that I loved. She is very easy to talk to and understanding. Crystal made me feel extremely comfortable and at ease. She truly did an amazing job with my hair and I would recommend her to anyone!
Christina M
5.0
10/01/2018
Crystal did my hair and make up for my wedding this past month and I was so pleased and happy with her services! My hair and make up turned out exactly how I envisioned. I asked for the "no make up, make up" look and Crystal totally nailed it. I told her I was nervous about fake eyelashes looking too theatrical and she was able to show and let me try on several styles before deciding on one that looked very natural. I would recommend using Crystal for sure!
Morgan B
5.0
7/23/2018
I just have to say that, I'm the type of gal who doesn't really wear makeup. I had a few bad experiences in my life with makeup artists and when my wedding came around, I knew the only person I could trust was Crystal. First of all, she literally made me look like Gigi Hadid. She looked at my skin tone, my hair, my eyes, and told me exactly what she thought would look best. She also took the time to look at my inspo pictures and really studied my face. I came out looking glowy, natural, and 10 years younger. She truly gave me the "best version of me" makeup. I got so many compliments the whole night and truly felt SO PRETTY. Crystal is seriously an artist, and you come out of her chair just looking like a celeb.
Hilary W
5.0
7/11/2018
Crystal did an outstanding job with my hair and makeup on my wedding day! She also did an amazing job styling my mom and sister’s hair as well! She makes you feel extremely comfortable during the whole process no matter what is going on around you. Crystal has the best personality, she is one of a kind, extremely detail oriented and works well under pressure. You can tell this is her passion and she takes great pride in everything she does!! She madeee my wedding morning!! I highly highly recommend Crystal!! She is top of the line — 5 ++++++ stars from me!!!!
Stephanie V
5.0
6/30/2018
Crystal and her team were absolutely amazing! Crystal nailed my hair trial and after that I knew I had to book her entire team! Crystal is so sweet, organized and she really listened to my vision for the entire bridal party's look. Crystal did my hair, which was exactly what I wanted. Crystal, Lacey and Kimmie did my MOH, bridesmaids, moms, and flower girls' hair. The whole team was so sweet and did an amazing job. I provided them with the hair styles each woman wanted and inspo for the flower girls prior to the wedding. They came prepared with the images/powerpoint my MOH sent, printed out for reference. They had the photos and schedule taped on the wall and ready to go before the first appointment. Crystal stayed with me until the start of the ceremony, ensuring my hair was perfect for photos. Having her there really helped me feel relaxed and assured everyone was looking great - I just wish I hired her to stay longer because I really could have used her keen eye when we took photos at our venue especially with the wind! I couldn't have asked for a better team. I would book Crystal and her team hands down for any future events that I have. If you want a team with professional and TV experience - book Crystal! We are so grateful for you all! :)
Christina B
5.0
5/06/2018
I met Crystal through a friend of mine and started following her Instagram account. Over the years I watched all the amazing work she has done. When it came time for me to pick someone to do mine and my bridesmaids hair, I messaged Crystal without hesitation. The day of the wedding, she was nothing but positive and professional. I love her vibe. It is so important to have the right people around you on the big day when things can become a bit stressful. Besides her amazing personality, all of our hairstyles came out absolutely perfect. We received so many complements and all of my bridesmaids hair still looked great after a night of dancing. I would highly recommend Crystal to anyone!
Kim S
5.0
4/08/2018
Crystal was amazing to work with. From oldest to youngest, every girl
looked amazing. She personalized look and made us all feel beautiful. Crystal listened to what I wanted and was amazing to work with.
I will HIGHLY recommend her to everyone that I can. As a matter of fact, I have and I know that my co-worker will feel amazing on her special day as well.
If you are in the NY/NJ area, you should be hiring Crystal for all of your important events. She’s a lovely person and is amazing to work with in addition to her amazing talent.
erin f
5.0
12/13/2017
From start to finish, Crystal was absolutely amazing. She was so flexible and easy to work with and I could trust her completely with my make up for the day of my wedding. At my trial ,I literally said whatever you think will look beautiful and she nailed it. I felt amazingly gorgeous, my bridal party and mothers felt amazingly gorgeous as well. I could not say enough amazing things about her and I would recommend her in a heartbeat. I wish I could go back and do it all over again so I could work with her!
Taylor H
5.0
11/30/2017
Crystal was absolutely wonderful and so pleasant to work with. I could not have asked for a more talented hair and makeup artist. She is professional, organized, and has a genuine passion for her work in the bridal industry. Crystal truly made me, my mom, my mother in-law and seven bridesmaids feel beautiful. With hard work, some extensions and a baby's breath flower crown, Crystal turned my "boho bride" vision into a reality. I highly recommend Crystal Marie Bridal, LLC. Thank you for everything, Crystal!
Jillian E
5.0
10/10/2017
Crystal is the makeup artist and hair stylist you didn't know you needed! From the moment we met she was nothing but professional and helpful. She provided so much (needed) advice, recommendations, and positivity leading up to the big day. She really wants you to feel beautiful and won't force any look on you. I'm not one who wears much, if any, makeup and she made me feel utterly flawless on the day of my wedding. My bridesmaids LOVED her team, and they are not an easy bunch to please. None of them fussed over their hair or makeup and they couldn't stop looking at themselves in the mirror. She is reasonably priced, always in communication, and so helpful. Hire her, you won't regret it!
Tamara F
5.0
10/04/2017
Where do I even begin? Crystal is a makeup/hair genius! I hired Crystal because she was a referral from my best friend who also used her in her wedding, and quickly fell in love with not only her amazing work, but her calming and fun personality. Throughout th entire process she was professional and provided makeup/ skincare support up until the big day. But what I love even more, is how absolutely beautiful she made me feel on my actual wedding day. She is able to truly make people look like their most beautiful self without caking on a ton of makeup and making you look like a different person. Also, since she does both hair and makeup, she was able to seemlessly put together my entire "look" and touch things up along the with way. I couldn't have imagined using anyone else and CAN NOT wait to use her again. If I could hire her as my personal glam squad every day I would. Do yourself a favor and hire her. You'll sleep easy knowing you're in the hands of a glam goddess. 👸
Lauren S
5.0
10/01/2017
I found Crystal on The Knot and knew immediately when I met her for my trial that she would be the perfect hair and makeup artist for my big day. She is patient, she listens, she genuinely wants her clients to be happy and she is so fun! She answered any of my questions leading up to the big day promptly and thoroughly - I was definitely at ease. She did hair/makeup for my bridesmaids as well and they couldn't stop talking about how great Crystal was and how pleased they were with the results. As the bride, I never felt more beautiful! Crystal is incredibly talented and anyone would be lucky to work with her!
annie k
5.0
8/22/2017
I think it took me so long to write this review, because that would officially mean my makeup love affair with Crystal Aleman was over. I met Crystal 5 months before my June wedding, after having multiple failed trials with other hair and makeup artists. I am extremely particular in the sense that I prefer a natural look, but also have certain insecurities (dark circles under my eyes) and find that many artists cannot balance between the two. After my hair and makeup trial with Crystal (yes she does both!), I was not only impressed with her ability to do EXACTLY what I wanted, but also in her warm and welcoming personality. Crystal is so much fun to be around and this was something that I knew would be important for me. I wanted someone who would not only deliver on the look, but also someone who I would want to be there on the day of my wedding. In the months leading up to my wedding, Crystal was helpful, attentive, and in communication with me to ensure all of my questions and concerns were met. In that time, Crystal also came to my apartment to do my hair and makeup for my bridal shower. On my wedding day, I decided to have Crystal only work with me and she was able to bring a wonderful team to work with my bridesmaids. Crystal stayed with me all day, which I would 100% recommend!! It was incredible having her with me to touch up anything I needed in-between photos and walking down the aisle. To be honest, Crystal not only became one of my most valued vendors, but also a friend! She is incredible. Look no further if you are looking for someone who can master any look, style, or preference. Since working with Crystal, two of my friends in my wedding party have hired her and multiple people have asked for her contact information. I cannot thank Crystal enough and I am currently trying to find an excuse to hire her again.
Hilary B
5.0
8/05/2017
I had Crystal do my hair/makeup for my engagement photos! I loved her work and the best part was that my hair and make up lasted (it was perfect) for the 3.5 hour shoot! She was so knowledgable about each and every product she used and it make me feel even more confident as well. I told her what I wanted and she was able to create the exact look I wanted! She is very punctual and always one step ahead so you dont have to worry! She made me feel very comfortable while she worked! I loved that she was also able to travel to my apartment as well! Crystal is unbelievably talented & because of her background & expertise she knew exactly how much make up to apply so it would show up in photos! She is one of a kind and just so kind and friendly! 5+++++ stars! Thank you Crystal!
Ellen G
5.0
6/29/2017
I hired Crystal to do my hair and makeup for my wedding the other day and I couldn't be happier. SHE IS AMAZING!!!! She did 2 of my girls blowouts and my hair/makeup. Everyone looked GORGEOUS! We all loved her!! Our hair lasted all day and my makeup was perfect. I've never felt so beautiful! I cant wait to have another reason that I need services so I can use her again! I highly recommend her to anyone, you are in great hands!
Shai G
5.0
6/11/2017
Talk about an incredible make up artist. After having the hardest time finding a makeup artist, I was introduced to Crystal who is so insanely talented. Crystal did the makeup for my bridal party all of whom have very different skin types and she did the most incredible job on all of us. We all went with very different looks, from natural, to glamorous, to bold and every one of us was in love with how our make up turned out. Having been in several weddings, it's rare that everyone is happy with their make up. Crystal is so professional, organized, and fun to be around which is very helpful when she is hanging out with you the morning of your wedding! Crystal made me and everyone in my bridal party feel so beautiful. We were all getting compliments all night. I couldn't recommend Crystal more! If you are getting married and want to look like a glowing bride with perfect skin, Crystal is your girl!
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