To say that I am still so happy that Denise of Irie Jade Beauty was available for my big day is an understatement. Normally, I hate getting my makeup done because I feel that I either look like someone else or the artist doesn't really know how... to work with all of my melanin. She is literally the ONLY one that received my concerns and didn't bat an eye at my requests. I'm working on it, but I am one of those people that never want to offend and I am guilty of saying that I am pleased with my makeup,paying and rushing off so that I can modify it to my comfort level. With Denise I made ZERO changes, She got it, she got me. As a self proclaimed awkward black girl it means a lot when someone "gets me". I loved everything and I have NEVER felt so beautiful in my LIFE. I'm a super introvert that hates taking pics and I'd describe my style as bohemian chic but I knew that I wanted to look and feel like a natural glammed up version of myself. When she was done I couldn't wait for the world to see how she upgraded me from boho chic to boho glam . She was on time, she never picked up her phone, she was patient with my mom and my maid of honor, she kept me calm and even helped me get dressed before the ceremony. My only regret is that I did not get to thank her fully before the ceremony as everything happened so quickly. My plan is to be sure to attend her next hands on makeup class so that I can thank her in person and learn from the best.. As much as I loved loved LOVED my makeup, what stood out was how selfless she was. As I mentioned I don't like attention and hate taking pics so I was against all of the wedding related events. I did not want to have a wedding shower, bachelorette party, bridal session or anything. I simply wanted to show up for my big day and be done. I had a last minute change of heart and called her but she was unavailable because she had preexisting appointments. She was way in South Africa working on clients (like a boss) and took the time to selflessly recommend other artists to take care of me. Who does that? This spoke volumes of her character and I could not wait to meet the beautiful spirit that specialized in beautiful faces.