D+A Bridal

eferences and I felt both beautifully natural and special on my wedding day. My husband commented that I looked exactly like myself, only elevated, which is just what I wanted. My hair, historically difficult to work with, came out exactly as I envisioned. Alex and Desiree are so friendly, flexible and kept me calm on the big day. Highly recommend!

wanted an old Hollywood look and they delivered. She looked BEAUTIFUL! I never wear my hair up but LOVED what April did. Des did a beautiful job with my makeup and with the bridesmaids, aunts and grandmother! Everyone was raving. I can’t recommend D+A Bridal enough!

autiful job creating a long, curled style with my hair (even pinning in some flowers from the bouquet) and nailed the natural makeup style that I was looking for. My mother and mother-in-law also loved their shorter hair styles. Desiree was so warm and friendly, and it was wonderful having her with us as we prepared for the wedding ceremony!

artistry brought out the best in me and my girls. And April rocked a man-bun for my husband that stayed put all night! By the end of the wedding they really felt like my bridal BFFs. They were so fun to work with, so knowledgable and helpful about the entire process. Now I need an excuse to have them glam me again sometime!

to communicate with along the way and my bridal party loved their final looks. The whole process was stress-free and lovely.

e. As someone who doesn’t glam up often, they made me feel beautiful, yet myself on our wedding day. Love these ladies!

hair and make-up lasted all night! I appreciated that they incorporated feedback from my trial, and I was so happy with my final look. April and Alex were both great to work with and made me and my bridal party feel relaxed and confident on my wedding day. Overall it was a great experience and I would highly recommend D+A Bridal!

table in their chair and was so happy with her final look! I cannot recommend D&A enough!

ok. As someone who doesn't normally wear "full glam" almost ever, I can still see me in my photos, not just a ton of hair and make up. They are super talented, responsive, and easy to work with. The best part of my morning was being able to hang out with them and my bridesmaids, just relaxing and talking! You must work with them!

Our wedding was a fusion wedding with multiple days of events. We had D&A for two of the days -- the Punjabi wedding and the Western wedding. Lead up: So much planning, communication and coordination went into figuring out the schedules for both days, as we had 20+ ladies getting hair and makeup done across multiple locations and venue changes. D&A was prompt and thorough in all of their communications and helped me think through things I never would have thought about to ensure everything ran smoothly. Trials: I arrived at my trial very stressed out after I got a flat tire on the way there. I was met with understanding and a glass of champagne that immediately turned my mood around. I was so unsure about what I wanted in terms of hair and makeup across the two days and Desiree and April were really helpful and patient  - listening and working with me to help me figure out exactly what I wanted and making sure I felt good about it. Wedding: On the days of our events, they were on time (and we started SUPER early), so prepared and so flexible. Above all, they were fun and did great work. Everyone from the bridesmaids, to MOB and MOG and flower girls looked and felt amazing!  We also had a number of last minute adds, and they were so accommodating and ready to help at every turn with hair spray touch ups, tikka tape, air brush coverage for my sun burn - you name it! They truly brought the vision I had of myself as a bride to life -- both days, with looks that were different, but distinctly me. I felt so beautiful and that the hair and makeup they did enhanced ME and made me look like my best self. We just got our photos back from the photographer and I'm so happy with how they came out, how I look and I owe that in large part to D&A. Thank you!!

leading up to the big day. On my actual wedding day they arrived right on time and kept exactly to their proposed schedule! The airbrush makeup they used on me and my bridesmaid made for a FLAWLESS foundation application and not one of us had to touch up our makeup after it was done. My bridesmaids and I all chose hairstyles that had curls and we were very pleased that our hair held up throughout the entire event. Looking through our wedding photos, I don't have any regrets on my makeup and hair. It looks absolutely perfect (yet I still look like myself) and it's all because of the amazing talents of Desiree and April. I 100% recommend D+A bridal for your wedding day!

ught the best vibe to the getting ready morning. All of my bridesmaids and my mom and mother in law all looked beautiful too. Could not recommend D+A Bridal more!

ugh for their part in this monumental moment in my life. I'm going to cherish the photos of their work for the rest of my life!

n, the trial run went very smoothly (and came out perfectly), and everything went so great on the day of the wedding. My hair is very fine and doesn't hold shape very well, but we came up with a plan to address that and my hair was defined and shiny throughout the entire wedding! It looks so good in the photos. We had all my bridesmaids' hair done as well and everyone's hair came out simply beautiful. Would absolutely hire the D&A team again for a future event!

y hair and makeup vision was brought to life completely and it lasted the entire day/night through all of the tears (and sweat lol)! They also made my entire bridal party look phenomenal and I think it's important to note that we all have different eye shapes, skin tones, and hair textures. 10/10 recommend and would work with them again!!!

r my bridal party, my mom, my husband’s mom, and myself. I told everyone that they could decide what they wanted to do with their hair and makeup so everyone had different hair styles and makeup that they wanted. Both Desiree and April executed their preferences perfectly. I had also decided to change my up-do slightly from what we had done at my trial and it looked perfect. It was a long day, starting at 8am and Desiree and April were such a joy to have during my wedding morning. They are so personable and we all got along so well. I was super anxious and they made the whole morning as enjoyable as possible. I cannot recommend them enough!

feel comfortable and like I was chatting with long time friends. I had a wonderful experience with them both. I am so grateful to the two of them for sharing their talents with us. From the bottom of our hearts, We recommend you hire them!

e, my bridesmaids and my family (a group of 11) get ready for the big day -- making every single person look absolutely stunning. They were very professional and adaptable to everyone's different needs and requests -- from those that had a very specific vision / look to others who had zero ideas or wanted something more minimal / natural -- and did touchups before we left to make sure everything looked fresh. And then there was me who completely switched things up from what we did during the trial, but they still managed to create the exact look I was going for. Their client portal system is also super easy to manage everything (e.g., contract, timeline, billing, etc.) -- and was helpful in making sure that we were all on the same page. They were incredibly responsive and punctual -- and overall just a joy to hang out with. 5/5, 10/10 -- 100% recommend hiring these ladies -- If only I had more excuses to work with them more often :)

your big day. Desiree, April, Alex, and Lina were lively, helpful, and thoughtful while helping me and my bridesmaids complete our looks for my wedding. Through the included hair and makeup trial with Desiree and April, I was able to truly feel confident and comfortable with my look before our wedding day even began. Additionally, due to the expansion of their team, we were able to get a later start on hair and make up (what a treat)! All in all, if you are looking for hair and makeup styling for any occasion, I HIGHLY recommend D&A bridal. 10/5 stars.

ed to what I had visioned and wanted and executed it beautifully. I got one of the most extensive packages that included a touch-up, and let's just say it was the best choice I made. They are so fun and go with the flow.

d bridesmaids feel at ease and have fun as we were getting ready. They are incredible professionals - experienced, talented and skilled, hard working, efficient and flexible.

! The bridal trial went very smooth as well! I felt super spoiled and they helped me with a lot of pointers for my dresses and what colors they I choose for my makeup! That’s why their the experts and rated so high on The Knot! Also they are super safe when it comes to covid and making sure things are clean and sanitized!

d attentive in-person. I felt really well cared for as they helped me bring my vision to life. Go with these gals!

t "enhanced" which was really important to me. April took my inspiration pics and turned them into reality. They were fun to be around and put me at ease during the anxious moments before the wedding. Highly recommend choosing D+A for your wedding needs!

big day! The pictures are now amazing :)

he reception!). We also loved their personalities, they brought fun and joy to the getting ready process. I would highly recommend them to anyone searching for the perfect hair + makeup artist team!!

me and take the time to answer whatever question I had leading up to my wedding. They really listen to your likes/dislikes and fully pay attention to details. The results were amazing and truly lasted through the hottest venue of my life - everyone was sweating and the make up and hair did not budge. Outside of their insane talents you couldn't find two cooler/nicer people to chat with. Everyone in my bridal party had a great time and recall how comfortable they felt. You cannot go wrong booking D+A.

re able to sort and plan my look for the wedding. They are very professional, responsive, and talented, all while being so kind and fun! They made me feel at ease on my wedding day, including my bridal party. We had a great time getting ready, and we all looked amazing! So pleased with how everything turned out. I would definitely recommend D A Bridal to a friend!

lf. Dez immediately made me feel so comfortable and was very patient in listening me try to explain what I wanted (shimmery, glowy, natural-looking). After a first pass, she was very receptive to changes and quickly understand what I was saying even though I barely know how to talk about makeup. On my wedding day, Dez showed up on time and ready to go. The rest of us showed up a bit late (our fault) and Dez was an absolute professional in working quickly even though we had thrown off her schedule. And even though she works fast, she works precisely and I was absolutely obsessed with my wedding day makeup, it was even better than the look we had landed on in the trial and it seriously lasted ALL DAY even through all the smiling and dancing. She also did my mom’s makeup who seriously doesn’t wear any makeup and my mom was SO happy with how she looked and floated around all day. Dez has such amazing calm, positive energy on what can be a very stressful morning, and really listens and works with you to make sure you feel like your most beautiful self.

uld you ask for! On top of doing an amazing job, she brings with her that good calm energy that every bride probably needs on the morning of. I’d happily recommend D+A Bridal to any friends or family in need of glam. Thanks for making me look and feel like a beautiful bride!

ne looked FANTASTIC. I felt absolutely incredible and couldn't stop gushing about how great my friends looked too – even friends who rarely glam up said they felt the best they ever had. Best of all, April and Angelina felt like extra friends during my most intimate moments – they brought fun energy, bopped along to our getting ready soundtrack, and kept us all laughing and having a great time. My mom adored them and my friends all wanted to befriend them too. I almost didn't want to leave for my first looks because I was having so much fun! They definitely set the tone for the rest of my wedding day to feel fun and celebratory.

ee and April instantly made me feel comfortable at my hair and makeup trial, and they were willing to work with me to give me a more natural look. On the day of my wedding, I received so many compliments from my guests about my natural makeup look. I was hesitant about going with false eye lashes because I hadn't worn them before, but I ended up loving them and how they look in photos! As for hair, I have very curly and frizzy hair, so I wanted to make sure that my hair stylist knew how to style this type of hair. April did an amazing job of working with my hair and keeping it frizz-free the entire day. My entire wedding party had curly hair, and April did a great job of styling each person's hair in a way that fit their hair needs. Everyone looked beautiful. Thank you!

bridesmaids and I finally got to get ready with DA Bridal for our Sonoma wedding in August 2021.  We had some last min changes to our glam squad the week of and Dez handled everything so professionally and efficiently. Our day-of looks all turned out so well and her assistants were great. We'd been in touch for a long time about the hotel's set up, logistics with our large group (didn't want to start TOO early!), desired looks/vibes for hair and makeup, etc. and it all came to fruition beautifully (even without a trial! Perhaps risky, but I didn't live in-state by the time our postponed date came around, and it all worked out just fine).  So grateful for Desiree and her team and highly recommend her and DA for any beauty needs for your events in the greater SF area.

pen to feedback. Desiree did my hair and makeup for the welcome party and I felt absolute queen! My friends couldn't get over the bubble ponytail. The next day they made all the girls feel beautiful and relaxed. I'm so glad my wedding planner found a makeup artist that had experience working with a diverse set of skin tones. My sister-in-law was nervous about that because she had a prior bad experience. When Desiree finished working her magic, my sister-in-law said it was the best she's ever looked! April did such a great job styling my hair and it lasted the entire night. Really can't say enough amazing things about their talent and people skills. BOOK THEM!

what we wanted. Love these ladies!

and created a wonderful look for all of us! Not to mention we had so much fun with them both all day- you spend a good chunk of your wedding morning/afternoon with the people you chose for hair/makeup- make sure they are fun to be around!! wishing these girls all the best!

because of the pandemic, I had to reschedule the wedding to 2021 and push back the trial. They were so easy to work with and easy to communicate with. After my trial with them, I went home and told my husband that I have serious Megan Fox vibes (because she does her hair like that a lot). I felt like had so much confidence because of my hair and make-up, I made him take me out that night. Can't let a good look go to waste! I got the same feeling on my wedding day and I love love love the look so much. They made my wedding day so much fun. They are super fun and easy to talk to and they make sure you feel comfortable. All the girls on my bridal party had a blast with D+A and they loved their looks. D+A knew exactly what I was looking for and I still can't get over how amazing my hair turned out! I was really happy that my hair and make-up lasted all night! Even after a bunch of dancing and jumping! And believe me there was a lot of dancing and jumping that night. I highly recommend D+A for any events, big or small. My sister will hopefully be getting married in the next year or two and I am gonna for sure push her to use D+A Bridal. I would love to work with them again. I am so so happy with D+A Bridal. You will regret if you don't book with them!

ile still feeling completely like myself! They were easy to communicate with, and fun to chat with. If you're thinking of hiring them, do it!

p look (she was also flexible when I requested some small changes before the big day). Super communicative, nice, fun, professional, etc. I can't say enough good things and highly recommend hiring DA for your wedding!

le to spend with. All of us in the wedding party were very happy with our hair and makeup.

ook at our wedding photos and cannot get over how great my hair looks in each one, and how perfect the makeup looked. I felt like myself, but with the right makeup to stand out in the photos as well, two things that were very important to me. Desiree and April have a calm and fun presence, which meant the world to me after a lot of stressful wedding planning. They were so flexible and understanding and accommodating. True professionals. You will be making an excellent choice by booking with them. They were a highlight of my wedding experience.

care and listen to exactly what you want!!

mazing job 2 days before my wedding, and then I literally panicked and wanted to change everything on the day of and they were so awesome. They were so calm and so easy to work with, made all the changes day-of like it was absolutely nothing, and they created my dream wedding look.

air/makeup for my engagement photos, to making everyone look beautiful on my big day, Desiree and April provided excellent service, were extremely flexible and did excellent work! I felt stunning on my big day and couldn't be happier with the photos and memories that were made. We had many venue changes because of Covid, and through the whole thing, many back and forth emails, April and Desiree remained flexible, open and supportive. They outlined a schedule for completing the bridesmaids, mother of the bride and groom, bride and flower girls and everyone was at the alter on time and looking beautiful. We all knew what to expect, where to be and the day flowed easily because of how organized these artists were. I was able to show them "inspiration" photos and they got everything just right. Everyone was happy with how their hair/makeup turned out and the photos tell the rest of the story! Thank you D+A Bridal!!!