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Couldn’t recommend Amber enough! Had the privilege of working with her for two weddings that I was in and it was a no brainer who I was going to use when it came to my wedding. She listened to what I wanted and delivered big time!
Alyssa L.
5.0
Amber is an incredible makeup artist and such a wonderful person! I hired her to do my makeup for my February 2026 wedding and had such a great experience with her throughout the entire process. She was so sweet at my trial, and I LOVED my makeup, so my sister and I ended up booking her to do our rehearsal dinner/welcome party makeup the day before my wedding - I'm SO glad I did!!! Amber's calm presence and our conversation helped soothe my wedding weekend nerves. I truly have her to thank for helping me be so relaxed going into the weekend!!!
On the day of, Amber and her friend Sandy provided makeup services for me, my mom, my sister, and 5 other women. They were punctual, professional, and kept everyone calm and chatty. Everyone looked beautiful, and they really listened to each person's preferences to create a look that felt like them. Amber was flexible as I had some changes from my trial, and created a look that made me feel SO beautiful and confident, but still like myself!!!
Amber truly felt more like a friend than someone I had hired, and I'm currently trying to come up with reasons to get my makeup done by her again!!! <3
Sophie F.
5.0
Amber Helverson
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AWARD WINNER (7X)
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Happy engagement! Glam with Amber Helverson is an on-location luxury wedding makeup team based in Malvern, PA, and traveling along the East Coast. Booking with us is booking an experience! On the day of your event, we will travel to you, creating a calm, fun, and professional environment. We make it our mission to ensure every client feels their absolute, most beautiful, and most confident sitting in our chair. We look forward to hearing from you!
Hispanic or Latinx-owned, LGBTQ+-owned and Woman-owned Business
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7-Time 'Best of Weddings'
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Amber Helverson
Owner
As a young girl, I always played with my friends hair, and experimented with new makeup trends until I decided to make a career out of it! I graduated from cosmetology school in 2011, and worked alongside some of the best stylists and makeup artists on the east coast. Now with over eleven years behind me, I found my ultimate passion doing bridal makeup! Making a bride feel their best for their big day is the best feeling and I’ve made it my goal to continue to spread that for future clients.
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Amber is highly recommended for wedding makeup—professional, talented, and calming, putting brides and their parties at ease. She communicates clearly and delivers personalized soft‑glam looks that photograph well and last all night while matching diverse skin tones. Her team is punctual, organized, reasonably priced, and great with large bridal parties.Review photos
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Madi G
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5.0
10/18/2025
Amber is an incredible person and artist. Her experience and talent made me feel at ease and excited for my big day from the moment I booked with her. As a makeup lover, I knew I w...
as going to be particular about my glam for my wedding day. After learning about her years of experience, reading her reviews, and seeing her beautiful and diverse portfolio of work, I knew I needed to book with her. I'm so happy to get to add to her incredible reviews, because she was such an important part of making my wedding day the best day of my life! She was professional, kind, and SO much fun to hang out with while getting ready. My bridal party had a variety of different levels of comfort with makeup and types of coverage, and Amber and her second artist Shari went above and beyond making sure everyone felt beautiful. Everyone, regardless of age or style, was obsessed with their makeup. My makeup lasted all night--seriously. I'm usually quick to get oily, and I didn't need any touch ups beyond my lipstick the entire night. It also looked incredible in my photos. Her technical skills as a makeup artist combined with her personality and ability to listen to clients make her the perfect choice for your wedding day. You will look and feel beautiful, inside and out.
(photo credit: Lisa Hornak Photography)
Alyssa L
5.0
5/04/2026
Couldn’t recommend Amber enough! Had the privilege of working with her for two weddings that I was in and it was a no brainer who I was going to use when it came to my wedding. She...
listened to what I wanted and delivered big time!
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Sophie F
5.0
3/19/2026
Amber is an incredible makeup artist and such a wonderful person! I hired her to do my makeup for my February 2026 wedding and had such a great experience with her throughout the e...
ntire process. She was so sweet at my trial, and I LOVED my makeup, so my sister and I ended up booking her to do our rehearsal dinner/welcome party makeup the day before my wedding - I'm SO glad I did!!! Amber's calm presence and our conversation helped soothe my wedding weekend nerves. I truly have her to thank for helping me be so relaxed going into the weekend!!!
On the day of, Amber and her friend Sandy provided makeup services for me, my mom, my sister, and 5 other women. They were punctual, professional, and kept everyone calm and chatty. Everyone looked beautiful, and they really listened to each person's preferences to create a look that felt like them. Amber was flexible as I had some changes from my trial, and created a look that made me feel SO beautiful and confident, but still like myself!!!
Amber truly felt more like a friend than someone I had hired, and I'm currently trying to come up with reasons to get my makeup done by her again!!! <3
Jess B
5.0
1/17/2026
Love Amber! She did an amazing job on my makeup, as well as the rest of the bridal party, my mom, and my MIL. The trial at her studio was great (got to meet her puppies), and we wo...
rked together to find the right look. She was also super fun to work with and has an amazing personality, making everyone feel at ease!
Kyle K
5.0
10/27/2025
Amber is literally a magician. She was absolutely amazing to work with & me and my girls had the best time getting ready with her! She was the perfect choice for my group who wante...
d a more "soft glam"/natural look and it was executed perfectly, we all looked so stunning but still like us! Her prices were also super reasonable - probably the cheapest I looked at when browsing vendors in the area. Would absolutely recommend her to everyone and anyone!
Korey W
5.0
10/27/2025
Amber was amazing to work with! She was so nice in every interaction with her, and was extremely professional. She did mine and my wife's makeup at our hotel and did a fantastic jo...
b. Highly HIGHLY recommend!!
Julie M
5.0
10/20/2025
I can't even begin to express how incredible Amber was on my wedding day. She was so professional, kind and insanely talented. From the moment I met her, I knew I had made the best...
decision. If you want a vendor who knows how to make everyone feel comfortable and beautiful, then hire Amber right now!
Ellie W
5.0
10/08/2025
Amber is amazing!!! My wedding makeup turned out amazing and I couldn’t have asked for anything better. Amber truly listened and was able to deliver exactly what I wanted. Her comm...
unication is awesome. My bridesmaids loved her as well! Couldn’t recommend her more.
Sophia A
5.0
10/03/2025
10000/10. Amber is simply the best!
I have known Amber for years, and her glam speaks for itself, so working with her was basically a no brainer. From the very start and when ...
I initially inquired about makeup services, Amber was friendly and professional. She responds quickly and is super helpful. I knew from my trial that the makeup would be stunning, and the day of was even better than I thought. Also, every member of my bridal party felt super comfortable with Amber and truly loved their makeup look. Amber does a great job of making you feel like the best version of yourself - not too done up where you don't recognize yourself, but enough that your makeup will showcase beautifully in photos. I felt like the best version of myself, and my makeup lasted all night. I wish I had another excuse to get my makeup done!
Thank you so much, Amber!
Micaela F
5.0
7/03/2025
Amber and her team were amazing on my wedding day! Everyone loved their makeup and she made us all feel so beautiful. The whole process from the trial to the wedding was easy and o...
rganized, making everything stress-free. I absolutely recommend Amber to anyone looking for a makeup artist.
Julie K
5.0
5/09/2025
Amber was so amazing to work with and she did the perfect soft glam for me and all my bridesmaids!! Everyone was so happy and it was such an easy morning!
Hope D
5.0
12/09/2024
Amber was the perfect fit for my wedding day. From start to finish she was professional, helpful, and truly made me feel beautiful and confident. During my trial she helped me figu...
re out what my vision was for my wedding day makeup and made it come to life and by the end she truly felt like a friend. I am so grateful for Amber and her work!
Samantha B
5.0
11/06/2024
Amber is the best! She’s so nice and took my inspiration picture and brought it to life. 10/10!
Emily S
5.0
10/26/2024
What an absolutely amazing experience with Amber and her team. From the beginning, Amber's communication style, upbeat and calming personality easily put me as a bride at ease duri...
ng my wedding day! Amber and her team who provided make-up service to my large bridal party of 13 people worked so well together, efficiently, and brought my inspiration to life as everyone looked wonderful! Amber's ability to transform you and make you feel like the absolute most beautiful person on your special day is unmatched! Thank you Amber and team!
Jordan G
5.0
9/05/2024
Words can not describe how perfect Amber’s work is and what an amazing person she is. From my first trial to my wedding, everything was perfect, I don’t have another word for it. P...
erfect. She is so talented and kind and I would recommend her to any bride or anyone who wants their makeup done! One of my bridesmaids was nervous about having their makeup done because she doesn’t wear makeup but now she wants it done everyday by Amber!! Everyone looked absolutely perfect. No one could stop taking pictures and looking at themselves in the mirror. Thank you Amber for everything!!
Jenna B
5.0
9/01/2024
Amber absolutely rocked my wedding makeup. Along with being so sweet and easy to talk to, she is soo talented. She knows exactly what to do to highlight your best features. My girl...
s and I enjoyed every moment with her and would absolutely recommend her to make you look your best!
Kerri M
5.0
7/10/2024
Amber is absolutely amazing, she is so sweet and genuine! She takes her time to consult with her clients to make sure she knows exactly what they want and why they like the style t...
hey are asking for. Amber has gone above and beyond for a friend of mine who was in need of a new make-up artist a month before her wedding to help her find the perfect fit! I would recommend Amber to any bride I know who is looking for a make-up artist!
Julia R
5.0
6/23/2024
Amber was so amazing to work with! From the beginning she was super easy to communicate with and gave so many great suggestions on how to prepare leading up the wedding. On the day...
of she did myself and 6 others makeup and kept exactly on schedule. All of my girls were so happy with how their makeup turned out! Looking back at pictures I couldn’t stop staring at my makeup thinking how amazing it looked! It lasted the entire time and didn’t budge at all. 10/10 would recommend booking Amber for your wedding day!
Elizabeth S
5.0
6/20/2024
Amber is THEE BEST! Her team came to my parent’s house for glam and they were so impressive. Everyone’s makeup was to die for and she listened to every request and KILLED IT! Extre...
mely responsive and professional.
Jessica O
5.0
4/27/2024
Amber did the makeup for me and 4 others for my wedding. She was so easy to work with and made everyone at ease the second they sat in the chair. She stuck to the timeline she prom...
ised and everyone looked amazing! Not only is she a great makeup artist but just a calming, kind presence to be around as well. I would recommend Amber to anyone looking for a makeup artist for their wedding!
Claudia P
5.0
1/14/2024
Amber was such a dream to work with! All my bridesmaids loved her and her assistant. She made me feel so beautiful and I was extremely happy with her work!
Roseann R
5.0
12/13/2023
Book Amber immediately!!! From start to finish, Amber was so easy and fun to work with. Communication with her was top notch and professional. Amber answered any questions I had al...
ong the way within a day. Amber and Danielle brought the energy and good vibes to my wedding morning. It felt like having two more close girlfriends getting ready with us! They did myself, moms, grandmas, and bridesmaids and everyone’s makeup looked AMAZING!! Both Amber and Danielle knew how to cater to everyone’s skin type and made them look flawless. My makeup held all day long, without needing a single touch up. They truly made everyone look and their best!
Ariel C
5.0
10/14/2023
There are not enough words to express my appreciation to Amber and her team (Danielle). Amber was so incredibly helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process. From my tria...
l to after the wedding, she was able to answer any question and made me feel at ease with any concern. I was overjoyed with how the makeup looked on the big day for both myself and all of my girls. Amber was such a joy to work with. You are missing out if you do not get the pleasure of working with Amber and her team. I recommend her to everyone!
Arielle F
5.0
10/11/2023
amber was absolutely amazing to work with and made me feel amazing on my wedding day. She did make up for me and my bridesmaids and it was absolutely stunning! Would recommend her ...
to anyone and everyone!
Taylor F
5.0
10/11/2023
Amber was wonderful to work with throughout the entire wedding process! Amber was great at communicating, answered all questions, and offered suggestions! Amber’s prices were extre...
mely reasonable. Would absolutely recommend!
Kristen R
5.0
10/11/2023
Amber is an absolute gem of a human being. Not only is her work thorough and beautiful, she takes time to know her clients. My trial was like hanging out with a friend, even though...
we had never met before. Communication was always easy and prompt every step of the way. Amber did a wonderful job with my girls on the day of my wedding, including my mom who wears no makeup on a regular basis! Her skills are diverse and I truly cannot say enough good things about Amber as a person and her service.
Kiki S
5.0
10/11/2023
She is an artist! She made me feel the most beautiful i’ve looked in my life and was so social! made me feel like i was doing my makeup with a friend! Very fun experience! Would h...
ave her for my wedding, sweet16, everything!
Megan P
5.0
10/11/2023
I can’t say enough nice things about Amber. Her work is so beautiful! She did my bridal makeup as well as my bridesmaids and mothers of. Every one of us was sooo happy with what A...
mber provided. I was a little nervous because we had a range of skin tones and I didn’t mention it ahead of time but Amber didn’t bat and eye and matched everyone’s skin tones perfectly. We all wanted something a little different and she executed it perfectly! Amber is literally the sweetest person so that is just cherry on the cake! Seriously…if you’re looking, book with Amber NOW! You will not regret it.
Kate V
5.0
10/11/2023
From start to finish Amber was an absolute dream to work with! My trial was amazing and leading up to the big day, she had so many great tips for skin care and gave me suggestions ...
on makeup brands to buy! She even helped me to find the best nail salon for wedding nails :). On my wedding day, her sunshiney personality made the whole getting ready process so seamless and easy! All of my bridesmaids and family had nothing but amazing things to say! She even cared enough to give me a little sample bag of skincare and makeup to help me if I needed to touch up anything for the night. Amber is simply the best.
Katie V
5.0
7/20/2023
I had the honor of working with Amber for my wedding on 5/27/2023. She did an incredible job making me feel super comfortable, beautiful, and elevated on my wedding day. We had suc...
h a blast the morning of our wedding with Amber. She scheduled us well and got all 11 of us done early. All of our makeup lasted the entire day through the tears and all!
Danielle G
5.0
6/22/2023
Amber was amazing from the start. She was communicative and easy to talk to (available through texting or calling for any questions) and was super flexible when I had to reschedule...
my make up trial. Amber and her team did an AMAZING job on my and my bridal parties make up. Everyone was raving about their make up. She truly made me feel like a movie star on my wedding day. She was right on time for wedding day and even stayed longer just for pictures with my photographer. I would definitely recommend booking her for your wedding day!
Elena C
5.0
6/21/2023
Amber is such a sweet and amazing person. I am so happy she was there to make my wedding day the best day possible. My makeup HELD. All of my bridesmaids and moms looked amazing. I...
was drawn to Amber because of the way her clients skin looked after their makeup was done and I was not disappointed. Everyone looked so good for my wedding and all lashes stayed secured through all the tears. Not only that but I appreciate Amber being such a team bride advocate and making sure no one had requested makeup that I wasn't a fan of. I also appreciate how supportive and caring Amber was to my mom who has been through chemo the past few years. I could not recommend Amber more than I do. She truly was amazing.
Asia H
5.0
3/06/2023
Amber is amazing! I had an amazing experience from the trial to the actual wedding day. She was incredibly flexible and very communicative. I wouldn’t have wanted to work with anyo...
ne else! She made me and my girls feel incredibly comfortable not only with the make up but overall. I would highly recommend her and her team!
Ninamarie M
5.0
3/06/2023
Amber was incredible. She knew exactly what look I wanted & showed up on time and ready to work. My bridesmaids, mother-in-law and I all looked perfect. She did an amazing job!!
Michael L
5.0
2/07/2023
When we found Glam with Amber Helverson, we didn’t know what to do when looking for a hair/makeup team (we are 2 grooms), but from the moment I reached out I knew I was in good han...
ds. Amber and her team did a FABULOUS job on the hair/makeup for our wedding party and mother. Amber and the team were friendly, compassionate, so SWEET, and easy to talk to. My niece is a hair/makeup student and they even took time to counsel her and let her shadow them for the day. Giving her that extra time and boost of confidence meant the world to her and our family. They did as many touchups as needed, and gave a little extra to our flower girl. I would absolutely recommend Glam with Amber Helverson to anyone, and will definitely use them in the future if the opportunity arises. We are so grateful – Thank you!
Lily F
5.0
12/19/2022
Amber and Sandi are the BEST! Not only are they incredibly talented but they are kind, patient, organized and made my wedding morning stress free! 20/10
Sylvia B
5.0
11/27/2022
Amber and her team were amazing for hair and makeup! She is the sweetest person and made my wedding makeup vision come to life. It was great to be able to do a trial beforehand, an...
d she made all the small changes I requested for the perfect look on my wedding day. Regina also did a wonderful job on my hair, although it didn’t quite survive through the whole dancing portion of the night. She and her team were also very efficient at making the getting ready schedule for everyone in my bridal party and accommodating when we had one fewer person last-minute due to COVID.
Madeleine M
5.0
11/27/2022
I cannot express how amazing Amber and Gina were to work with on my wedding day! From the start, Amber was incredibly prompt and thorough with her communication and never missed a ...
beat! My trial blew me away and I was convinced that I picked the right girls! On my wedding day, they were both punctual, upbeat, flexible, and responsive to each of my bridesmaid's hair and makeup requests. We even finished a little early which gave me and my girls some time to relax before getting ready for photos which was nice. I felt absolutely beautiful on my wedding day and my hair and makeup didn't move whatsoever even after cutting loose on the dance floor! I would 100% recommend Amber and Gina for any wedding in the future! Thank you so much!!
Taylor B
5.0
11/23/2022
I can’t even express how amazing Amber and her team were. They brought amazing positive energy that just radiated throughout myself and my bridal party the remainder of the day. Pr...
ices are very reasonable, and my hair and makeup did not move a bit! I will recommend Amber and her team once all my friends plan weddings for themselves!!!
Kathleen N
5.0
11/22/2022
I cannot say enough amazing things about Amber. Her 5 star reviews truly speak for themselves. Amber made me feel so unbelievably beautiful on my wedding day. She was extremely com...
municative through the wedding planning process and so, so kind! She has an amazing, happy energy that you just want to be around all of the time. I decided to change up my palette colors for my wedding day than what I decided on for the trial. I gave Amber a heads up before the wedding that I wanted to change the colors and she was totally down and ready for it. Day of, she absolutely knocked my expectations out of the park. I received so many compliments and I truly felt so beautiful. Her team made my extremely large bridal party SO happy as well! Her and her team fit right in with us the morning of our wedding. The vibes were immaculate and Amber & her team contributed to the fun. Thank you so much for making my wedding morning & makeup absolutely amazing!!
Courtney L
5.0
11/14/2022
Amber is beyond amazing not only at making you feel and look like a princess for your special day, but all around she is just an incredible person. She made me feel SO comfortable ...
while working with her and ensured all of my needs/requests were met. I am always the person to say I like a service and then go home and cry and fix it myself, but that was not the case with Amber. I felt like I knew her for years and I was able to voice my concerns openly without any hesitation or pushback (not that I had many concerns, if any). I cannot recommend her enough!
Katelyn B
5.0
11/14/2022
Amber is amazing!! I had 2 trials with her to make sure everything was exactly how I pictured and she nailed it! She did the MOH and MOG and bridesmaids and they all looked perfect...
, too. It lasted well all day and Amber and her team were a delight to have the morning of the big day. Can’t recommend enough!! ❤️
Alexa O
5.0
11/12/2022
Amber is so sweet, easy to work with, and amazing at what she does. She can do just about any look and was helpful when I slightly changed my wedding makeup look the day of the wed...
ding. She does an amazing natural glam but can also do full glam!
Amber S
5.0
11/06/2022
Amber was absolutely amazing and accommodating through the whole process, and so professional. She made me feel so beautiful and was so friendly and easy going. She knew exactly wh...
at looks to provide for my girls and everyone looked so great. She also came to the venue with us for touch ups after my first look with my dad (and tears) and reassured me as I was getting stressed out closer to the ceremony. Absolutely will recommend to anyone getting married looking for an MUA!
Jen A
5.0
10/20/2022
Amber was amazing to work with to organize everything. She was very flexible about my having to push back my hair/makeup trial date, and overall quick to respond to emails. Her tea...
m that did my wedding day hair/makeup were all awesome. They did a great job, and were all so friendly, they made the morning of my wedding fun, and all my ladies beautiful!
Nicole B
5.0
9/22/2022
Amber and her team were such a pleasure to work with. Amber is very communicative, kind and organized and made the planning process a breeze. She coordinated to have Jenn (make-up)...
and Steph (hair) work with us for our wedding along with 2 other stylists. Jenn and Steph ran through trials with both myself and MIL, as well as chatting through ideas with my sister and mom. They were very open for adjustments and suggestions. As we had a younger bridal party, I wanted to ensure everyone looked sleek and modern (as I don’t always love typical bridesmaid’s updos). Steph did multiple styles (ponytails, half up, buns, and updos) and everyone absolutely loved the way their hair came out. Jenn’s make up was a perfect mix of natural glow with beautiful dramatic eyes. They were also such kind, fun and calming presences that were much needed on a hectic morning! I would highly recommend this team to anyone and so loved having their support for our big day 😊
Samantha A
5.0
9/19/2022
The best ever for sure! My bridesmaids' hair and makeup looked gorgeous, and I never felt prettier. Amber was super responsive prior to the wedding and was a joy to work with. Not ...
to mention, she is so kind. Would definitely recommend her to friends!
Amy O
5.0
9/16/2022
Amber and her team were such a joy to work with and made the morning of our wedding so fun, special, and easy! All of my bridesmaids were thrilled with how easy it was to get their...
hair and makeup done and how attentive Amber was to everyone's skin types, makeup-comfort levels, and overall vibe. I was so in love with my trial and day-of looks--Amber made me feel beautiful and bridal while still being myself! Thank you SO MUCH!
Alexandria W
5.0
7/19/2022
Amber is an absolutely incredible artist. She’s extremely professional, amazing at what she does and so easy to talk to. We got along so well and she kept me super calm on my weddi...
ng morning. Myself, my bridesmaids and mom got their makeup done by her and our faces DID NOT budge all night. Truly an amazing person to work with and I’m so happy to have had her on my bridal team!
Amanda C
5.0
7/13/2022
Amber and her team (Regina, Leah, and Olivia) did the hair and makeup for my wedding this past Saturday, and words can’t even describe how amazing it was! Throughout the whole proc...
ess Amber was easy to contact and talk with, and she truly listened to what people wanted for hair and makeup, and Regina, Leah, and Olivia did the same. The day of the wedding felt so relaxed and it was so much fun, and a lot of that has to do with the stylist’s amazing personalities and efficiency with timing. We had 11 women who needed hair and makeup done, and they handled everything so well with such a large group-we were even finished ahead of schedule!!! I would highly recommend Amber and her team for your wedding day! They were beyond incredible and I can’t thank them enough for making myself and my bridal party feel and look so beautiful!
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