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Bridal Makeup Artist
Kerri believes in a natural approach to makeup; Bringing out the best version of yourself on your special day. With over 28 years in the industry, she is one of the leading makeup artists in New England. Praised for her ability to create looks that are flawless and natural, Kerri has solidified herself as one of Boston's top makeup artists for over the past decade, winning Boston's A-list award for 'Best Wedding Makeup', along with many other bridal beauty awards. Kerri has stayed true to her belief in staying affordable for her clients with reviews and photos that speak for themselves!
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Kerri was amazing! I booked Kerri after a long search and seeing her positive reviews and beautiful, natural work, I knew I had to make her my choice! After an awesome trial where she walked me through everything she did, we even tried multiple options that day, I had a beautiful look that I couldn’t wait to do again! On the wedding day, she was so thoughtful, fun and energetic and did an amazing job for me, moms and sisters! I highly recommend!!
Kerri was a phenomenal makeup artist for my wedding and I can’t recommend her enough! Leading up to the wedding, my trial was fabulous, she gave me lots of tips about how to achieve different looks and helped me pick the look I wanted. She is so friendly and was such a calming presence in the getting ready suite on the wedding day. My wedding party and I don’t wear much makeup, and she made sure everyone looked so beautiful but still felt natural and like ourselves. She was so professional and able to handle a LOT of chaos and rapidly changing plans caused by the Celtics parade being the same day. I also wanted to highlight that she is LGBTQ friendly and did a wonderful job with trans and non-binary members of the wedding party. Everyone got along so well with her and had a great experience, and of course the makeup looked beautiful and lasted all night. Kerri is amazing and I would highly recommend her to anyone!
I LOVE Kerri and am so happy I hired her to do my wedding day makeup for me and my bridesmaids. First off, Kerri is not your average makeup artist—she is very talented and gives a super glowy, natural but elevated makeup look. She’ll tailor it to what you want, but it will never look caked on or over done. All of my bridesmaids loved their makeup and commented to me on how good she is.
Equally importantly, when I was picking wedding vendors, it was important to me to hire people who were kind, brought good energy, no tension or drama, and who I’d want to be around on such a big day. Kerri definitely delivered on this—she is kind, fun, relatable, and down to earth. As others have said, she creates a super calm, quiet space to do your makeup on the morning of your wedding which was so nice. I got a bit overwhelmed and behind schedule that day, and was in my head. Kerri was exactly the person I needed doing my makeup and reminding me to breathe.
Another thing that really stands out about Kerri is that she is so truly open to feedback and adjustments. If you want her to change something, she is SO understanding, doesn’t take it personally, and welcomes it with a can-do attitude. I’m a bit of a perfectionist and feeling like I had a safe space to ask her to make tweaks to my makeup (though I barely had any!) was such a relief. This is such a rare quality in stylists in my experience.
I definitely hope to hire Kerri again in the future and to stay in touch with her. She’s just the best!
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There are no words to describe my love and admiration for Kerri. She was referred to me by my amazing wedding planner, Erin Davies. Kerri is a master of her craft and is just a downright genuine, warm, and kind person. We hit it off instantly at my trial where she perfected the look I was going for (elevated natural glam but made my eyes pop without being too dark or smokey!) Kerri provides a very calm atmosphere the morning of the wedding and made sure I had a moment to myself to breathe and take in the moment. My entire family simply adores her! You will not find a better makeup artist or person in Boston. Period. I cannot wait to use Kerri for future events and to continue our lifelong friendship!
Kerri is my new BFF! I found Kerri through my bridesmaid who had her makeup done by her for another friend's wedding. Friend referrals are honestly the best because it shows that the vendor's personality will mesh well with yours. Kerri's personality is top notch. She is a dream to work with. She is so comforting and calming, which is needed on your big day. Her work is outstanding and she is the sweetest. I cannot say enough good things about how talented Kerri is and her work. She made me feel so confident and beautiful and we created a lasting friendship! I can't wait to have her do my makeup again soon.
Kerri is amazing. If you are in between choices, I’ll make it easy- pick Kerri! She listened to exactly what I wanted and helped my vision come to life! She also taught my mom and I about the best make up for our skin tones and eye colors during our trial. When it came to the wedding day, she was so calming and such a good energy on an otherwise hectic day. 11/10!
I could not have been any happier with Kerri. She set up quickly and scheduled her time slots very well. She was so friendly and kind, and I absolutely adored my makeup! Kerri listened to what each bridesmaid wanted and worked hard to match exactly the look they asked for. I could not recommend more!
I booked Kerri for my wedding makeup and am SO glad I did!! I knew I was going to be crying tears of joy during my ceremony, and everything still looked great afterward! All members of my bridal party looked stunning, and I was so impressed! Kerri brings such a calm energy to an otherwise hectic day, and it was such a pleasure having her there.
Kerri did an amazing job on my make up!! And people kept asking my mom if she was aging backwards, because whatever Kerri did with the makeup made her look so much younger!! She is so warm and friendly and I loved having her by my side on what could be a stressful day. She is a calming presence and made me feel great! Would highly recommend working with Kerri!!!
Kerri did such an amazing job on my makeup, 6 bridesmaids and 3 moms, all with the beautiful soft glam look. Everyone absolutely loved how they looked, so much so that my mom is going to take makeup lessons from her! She walks you through what she’s doing so you know exactly what she’s using and how to use it yourself in the future. Kerri is the nicest person and made everyone feel so relaxed and special and I really can’t say enough great things about her.
I am so happy I booked Kerri for our wedding!! I am not someone who knows a ton about or wears a lot of makeup and she made me feel so beautiful! My bridesmaids and I all wanted that natural but slightly glammed up for my new years eve wedding and Kerri knocked it out of the park! She was on time and traveled an hour to the hotel we were staying at. She was able to do myself, my mother in law and 5 bridesmaids all within our time frame and offered touch ups at the end before she left! Kerri makes you feel so comfortable and goes over all the products she uses while you're in her chair. Also gave me good recommendations for areas I have trouble with on my face. The make up lasted all night through 4 hours of dancing! I'd recommend her services to anyone!
Kerri was kind, professional, and talented. I changed my mind many times and she talked me through it. The end result was exactly what I wanted.
My bridesmaids don’t often wear makeup and she made them comfortable and look gorgeous without it being too much.
We continue to nerd out on makeup together! She knows all the latest products and I’ve spent way too much at Sephora as a result.
You won’t go wrong with Kerri but she books up quick so reach out to her right away!
Kerri is truly THE BEST. From the minute she entered the bridal suite, she brought the best vibes possible. Sitting in her chair was one of the highlights of my getting ready experience. She’s so chill, fun, and incredible at creating a tailored look to highlight your personal beauty. Everyone in my bridal party had a different style they were going for and she absolutely crushed it for each of them. Everyone looked red carpet ready and couldn’t stop raving about her work! I highly recommend booking her — she was honestly one of the best vendor decisions I made for my day!
Kerri was absolutely wonderful, she did an amazing job making everyone look beautiful without overdoing it / kept everyone’s look natural and glamorous! She was a delight to work with, from answering my random questions to helping navigate the space we were getting ready in (having been familiar with the venue) to making sure everyone felt calm and confident day of. Truly the best makeup artist and would hire again in a heartbeat for any occasion!
Kerri was unbelievable, she was a God send! After my original makeup artist canceled on me unexpectedly Kerri was able to step in. In the trial she took her time and made me feel comfortable and at ease, asking me what I wanted, what I liked or not liked. She took pictures to make sure we documented the trial. The day of my wedding, she came to me with ample time and did an amazing job on myself, daughter, step daughter & sister in law. We were all extremely happy with our makeup. Absolutely beautiful! Kerri is extremely talented, loving and fun. I felt like she was a longtime friend helping me get ready on my wedding day! Thank you Kerri!!! Xoxo- Nati
Kerri was amazing! She did my bridal makeup as well as two moms, two grandmas, and five bridesmaids. Kerri did a beautiful job, everyone loved their makeup! Kerri is very professional and made sure everyone felt and looked their best! From answering questions over the email to the trial and last minute touch ups Kerri was absolutely fantastic, always responsive and so helpful throughout the process. I couldn’t recommend Kerri enough, she is the best!
I have used Kerri for several family and friend events over the years, and most recently for my wedding. She is so responsive, professional, and truly so talented! She's been able to tailor her artistry to meet the individual preferences and style of all of us who have worked with her. She also creates a relaxed and fun atmosphere which is so appreciated! I can't recommend her enough if you want to look and feel your best!
Kerri is the best! Such a friendly, calming presence while getting ready and she made everyone look beautiful. I don't usually wear much makeup and I just wanted to look like myself but more polished and camera ready, and Kerri completely understood. Highly recommend!
Not only did Kerri make me look amazing on my wedding day, she is an absolutely beautiful soul and human being. Her professionalism, personable vibe and ability to create such natural beauty in her work, sealed the deal. Could not recommend her more.
Kerri was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding day. Best of all I got a friend out of the deal. There are not words enough to express how amazing Kerri was to me and my (now) wife. She made me feel comfortable, beautiful, and so confident on my wedding day. I wish I could have her do my makeup everyday. She is a makeup magician and the added bonus of getting to spend time with her is worth its weight in gold. I cannot recommend her enough.
Kerri was the BEST part of my morning! Not only did she make me feel (and look) beautiful she also made me feel relaxed! She has a very calming presence and is also pretty funny too! My makeup looked flawless. I could not have been happier with the final product! Thank you so much Kerri!
From our trial I had an IMMEDIATE connection with Kerri! She was so kind and genuine and professional! She helped find the perfect shade of EVERYTHING for me, and even gave me a product after my trial because she loved it on me and wanted me to have it. I can’t say enough kind things about her. I had a skin mishap before the wedding and she helped me feel BEAUTIFUL on my day. She is insanely fast, but her quality is perfection. Do not look any further for a makeup artist.
Kerri is amazing at what she does! And such a wonderful human too. Highly recommend!
Kerri was wonderful! My bridal make up was so natural yet special and beautiful- I looked like myself and at the same time so special in photographs. Bridal makeup can sometimes look overdone in person, but not at all in this case. I couldn’t recommend her more!
I knew based on other reviews and even in the first few emails/texts that Kerri was going to take care of me and my wedding party. She was always super responsive whenever I had any questions about timing, logistics, or any minor changes I wanted to make. She was incredibly professional and made sure the space she provided for our make up was a calm and quiet time for us all to take a moment and relax before the chaos. She made up all look like our best selves and so glamorous and beautiful. Thank you so much Kerri!!! I hope I can find another excuse to use her again! 💜💜
Kerri is a true artist! She is thoughtful and detailed in the work she does. She made myself and all of my bridesmaids feel so comfortable and beautiful! Everyone looked stunning and like the best version of themselves. She takes time to really understand what each girl wants for their makeup and nails it every time. She was also excellent with mother-of-the-bride and mother-of-the-groom make up as well! Couldn't imagine doing the day with someone else!
Kerri was amazing! She was a calming presence for me on an hectic day and did an outstanding natural look for my bridesmaids, mother, mother in law and myself. Everyone was so happy with how their makeup turned out. I would highly recommend Kerri as your makeup artist!
Kerri is the best of the best, and absolutely made my wedding day. She arrived early, and had everything set up before I even got to the venue. One of my bridesmaids arrived earlier than me, so Kerri got right to work and started with her to keep us on (and even ahead) of schedule - which is very important for the morning of your wedding!
Kerri brought such a calm and peaceful presence with her. Nothing fazed her at all even with some last minute changes in my schedule and timeline. She knows what brides need, and made sure I had a quiet, relaxing experience getting my makeup done. I don’t think I realized how necessary that was until it was over and I felt completely ready.
Kerri worked with my 7 bridesmaids and mom as well, and they all absolutely loved her too. They were so pleased with how everything turned out, and genuinely enjoyed spending time with Kerri.
I could not be happier with how my makeup turned out. I wanted an “upscale natural” look and she absolutely perfected it. I still looked like myself - just way better! Some of my bridesmaids wanted more of a “full glam” look and she nailed that as well. She really can do it all!
10 out of 5 stars - book her fast!!
I couldn’t recommend Kerri enough!! She not only created the perfect bridal look for me, but also my large bridal party. We hit it off immediately at my bridal trial and I knew she would bring a calming, yet fun energy to the getting ready festivities. She is both a kind, genuine soul but also a fantastic make up artist. My entire party looked flawless and remained flawless through out the night, despite the unseasonably warm May day. She was flexible throughout the morning, adjusting the schedule to meet the needs of the day. It was truly a pleasure to get to work with Kerri throughout the entire process. She was a key component of our perfect day!
Kerri was one of my favorite vendors for my wedding. Not only is she extremely talented, but she brought such a calming vibe for the day of the wedding. Everyone was so happy with their makeup! Kerri is the best:)
Kerri was the makeup artist for my wedding, and did an absolutely fabulous job. She really understood what I was looking for, and the end result was natural looking and so perfect. I got so many compliments. I had known she was fantastic from working with her as a bridesmaid at a friend's wedding, and I'm so happy we decided to work with her for ours. Not only is she truly excellent at what she does (friends and mom's agree), she's a fantastic listener and calming presence on a chaotic day. She was a pleasure to work with from the start. I really could not recommend her enough.
Kerri was everything I ever could have asked for in a makeup artist. As someone who typically doesn’t wear makeup at all it was important to me to find someone who could do a natural look. Kerri nailed it! My bridesmaids couldn’t stop raving about their makeup. Kerri went above and beyond accommodating my special needs sister and my mother in law who was nervous to get her makeup done. 10/10 would recommend Kerri over and over again!
I cannot speak highly enough of Kerri Herlihy. Anyone who works with her as a bride is so lucky. Kerri worked with me seamlessly and made the whole experience for me during my bridal trial and day of stress free. She was so flexible and accommodating which meant so much to me and my mother as I was a bride traveling out of state right before my wedding. She helped me with my makeup trial the week of and day of she provided a quiet, calming space. Put your faith in Kerri and she will not disappoint. She knows what will go best with your vibe and your features. She made me feel like a model. Kerri, thank you for making my day so beautiful and special! I love you!
Kerri truly helped make my wedding absolutely incredible. She is so kind and warm and made me feel so comfortable from our very first exchange. My mom and I had a trial with her before my wedding and we both felt so welcomed and very taken care of. She knew exactly what I was hoping my wedding makeup would look like. Honestly, she made me look more beautiful than I ever imagined and I received endless compliments. I can’t picture my wedding without Kerri being a part of it as she truly made my day amazing.
Kerri has been doing my makeup for almost a decade, so it was only natural that when my big day came around, she had to be there.
As soon as she arrived for makeup, the whole house lit up. Kerri is a light and made everyone feel so warm and welcome. Her talent as a makeup artist is unmatched and everyone looked and felt incredible.
Her kindness, humor, and experience make her the only choice for your big day!
Kerri is remarkable! She not only does the best “natural” makeup but she knows how to keep a calm vibe during your wedding day. Kerri was not only my favorite vendor but also became a sweet friend in the process. I highly recommend Kerri’s makeup services!
I booked Kerri for my wedding and she was the best! Not only is she talented and professional, but her personality is amazing. She even helped calm me of my wedding jitters. She made me and bridal party (who all have a variety of skin tones) look beautiful and natural. I would definitely recommend Kerri!
Finding and booking Kerri (before anyone else scooped her up on my wedding date!) was one of the best decisions I made throughout the wedding planning process. From the start, I could tell Kerri was extremely talented, professional, and exactly what I was looking for to achieve the “natural glam” bridal look I was going for. She was quick to reply to my emails and feedback, which I was very grateful for when juggling multiple vendors at once. On my wedding day, Kerri arrived on time and with an upbeat, yet extremely calming presence. She did makeup for my three bridesmaids, mother, sister-in-law, and me and everyone looked absolutely STUNNING. A few of my bridesmaids were initially a little nervous, as they’ve been unhappy with their bridesmaid glam in the past, but Kerri quickly put them at ease. Everyone looked, and more importantly felt, amazing! When it was my turn, I suddenly felt a wave of unexpected anxiety and nerves. Kerri immediately picked up on this and reassured me it’s very common for brides to get nervous at this point in the day (who knew!) She maintained a calming space around us by limiting distractions and background noise and encouraging a few deep breaths. I truly cannot thank her enough for this. Kerri was the real MVP of the glam process and I left her chair feeling like the most beautiful bride. I hope to get the chance to work with her again in the future! 10/10 highly recommend!
Kerri did such an incredible job with all of our make up on my wedding day. Everyone looked gorgeous while also still looking natural (this was our theme). She worked very quickly and separated us into a calmer room while working which was something I appreciated most about her approach. I cannot recommend her enough for any make up service needed.
Side note: Honestly, my anxiety started to hit a peak right before I began my make up and Kerri’s calm energy was exactly what I needed.
She was truly a wonderful addition to my wedding. Highly recommend her work, she is such a gem and her talent is unbeatable.
Kerri had done my sister's weddings back in 2014 and 2016, and when I got engaged I knew that I had to have her for my wedding. Her makeup is natural, and it was great to have the trial ahead of time so that I could get the right lipstick for the day. 10/10 recommend!
I don’t think I have the right words to explain how amazing Kerri is, but I’ll try. I first found Kerri when I was doing a photo shoot in Boston. She was sweet, responsive, super positive and very accommodating since I was coming from Connecticut. Fast forward to my wedding; I couldn’t have anyone else doing my make up but the best of the best. She came to Connecticut to do mine and my bridal party’s make up. Not only did she get everybody done quick and efficiently, but everyone was so excited with how stunning they looked. She completely delivered on my look and I couldn’t have been happier with the end result. I felt absolutely stunning and the make up stayed on through the entire night. Not only did I find a killer make up artist; I now consider her a friend. She also has a very calming presence which any bride can appreciate on their big day. If you want the best of the best..Kerri is it.
Kerri is absolutely amazing! She truly listened to each of my bridesmaids and her natural style of makeup looks beautiful in person and in pictures. I would highly recommend Kerri!
Kerri was incredible. Not only did she stick with us through 2 pandemic cancellations, she was professional and kind and even gave me another trial since it had been so long since the first one.
She was very transparent about the products she used, and talked a lot about making sure to use cruelty free makeup. She really listens when you tell her what you want, and adjusts according to how you like your makeup done. She's also quite quick. Getting makeup done by Kerri feels peaceful and conversational - which is great if you're not the kind of person who doesn't often get their makeup done, but she's also talented enough that an experienced makeup client will love what she does, too!
All of the people who had their makeup done really loved it - our officiant/best friend said it was hands-down the best wedding makeup she had ever had. I'd have to agree, but then, I'm a little biased ;)
Kerri was a dream to work with! She made everything so easy and stress free. My makeup was so perfect that washing it off was actually upsetting lol. My mom and MIL were both hesitant to get their makeup done and Kerri made them both feel gorgeous and now my mom has plans to see Kerri again! I truly cannot say enough fabulous things about Kerri.
Kerri is so incredibly talented. She did my and my six bridesmaids' makeup for my wedding. I chose Kerri because it was clear that she can not only create beautiful, bold looks, but that she can also keep the makeup light and natural. I don't wear a lot of makeup and was nervous about looking overdone, but Kerri did an excellent job and talked me through each step of the process, making sure that I was comfortable with the products and colors she was using. My bridesmaids loved Kerri--she felt like another friend in the room, and really did a wonderful job with everyone's makeup. My mother chose not to get her makeup done, but when Kerri gently suggested she could use a little more eyeshadow, my mother agreed and Kerri ended up quickly touching up my mom's eyes in a really beautiful way. She even put a bit of lipstick and eyeshadow on my curious three-year-old nephew! I highly recommend hiring Kerri--she's professional, responsive, and was such a positive energy on my wedding day!
12 out of 10 – Kerri is the best!
Kerri is the real deal. Not only is her work stunning, but she is also super professional and personable! Kerri was always quick to respond with clear and concise answers, which is highly appreciated when you are dealing with multiple vendors and hundreds of emails during the wedding planning process. Day of, she made me, and all of my bridal party feel gorgeous, including my grandmother who had never had her makeup done before and was a bit nervous. Kerri calmed her nerves and gave her such a beautiful and natural look – grandma is still talking about it today! My entire bridal party is still talking about how incredible Kerri was and how much they loved their makeup. I couldn’t have imagined a more beautiful, glamourous, but not overdone look for my wedding that lasted ALL night long. I can’t wait to work with Kerri again in the future – THANK YOU, Kerri!!
My bridal party and I absolutely LOVED having Kerri be apart of our day! Kerri is simply the best. She made every single one of us look and feel absolutely beautiful! Kerri was also such a calm and positive presence for us that morning. Kerri made sure that I took a minute to just breath as the morning of could be so busy and non-stop. Kerri is amazing and I feel like is the type of person you talk to and feel like you've known for years!! Kerri, thank you so much for everything and we seriously could not be happier with how our makeup turned out that day!
Kerri was the best to work with for my wedding makeup! I felt completely like myself, and my bridesmaids and moms loved their makeup too. Kerri does what she thinks will work best but was definitely open to feedback and questions from me. She’s also incredibly thoughtful; at my trial I had talked about how my face tends to get shiny and for the wedding day she brought me a powder compact to keep and use for the day. I can’t recommend hiring Kerri enough!
Kerri was amazing! I was so happy with how my makeup turned out on the wedding day and I thought all the other bridesmaids and mothers looked beautiful as well. Kerri is enjoyable to be around and I'm very appreciative!
I am so happy I chose Kerri to do my makeup for my June wedding! Kerri has an incredible way of making you look & feel like the most beautiful version of yourself. Every lady in my bridal party including my mom and mother-in-law (sometimes hard to please!) looked absolutely gorgeous and, more importantly, loved the way Kerri made them feel. I would work with Kerri again in a heartbeat!
Kerri was such a joy! She was so easy to work with and incredibly flexible working with my ambivalence. She was great at taking what I said I wanted and making it work out. She also was very versatile working with the different needs of my bridesmaids and my mom. I can’t recommend Kerri highly enough!!!
Kerri is simply the best. She did my makeup for my wedding, along with the women in my family aged 23 through 65 - and everyone loved the results. Kerri is not only energetic, professional and a joy to work with, she really listens to what you want and makes sure you love it. Kerri nailed the natural look I wanted. Hire her!!! You will not regret it.
Response from the Vendor on 06/20/2022
Thank you so much Caroline!!!!!
Kerri was the makeup artist for my best friend's wedding in 2014 where I was the maid of honor. From the second I met her, I knew I had to keep her on my list for when I got married. Fast forward 8 years and Kerri was the first person I reached out to right after I got engaged.
I knew she would make me and my bridal party feel confident and pretty, and that was one huge stress I could take off of my plate.
Kerri is so talented, listens to your wants and needs, and makes you truly feel like you are her friend. I especially love how she makes you look natural, but at the same time, it still looks like you have makeup on. Kerri can match the makeup to your skin without second guessing, and let me tell you, I have had many makeup artists put foundation on me that was either too light or too dark!
My mother in law was very hesitant and nervous about getting her makeup done, and Kerri was so fantastic with her. I couldn't even tell you how many people complimented the bridal party on their makeup. I 1000% recommend Kerri to everyone and anyone!
Thank you Kerri for making me feel extra confident on my special day and I cannot wait for another event where I can have you do my makeup!
Where do I even begin with Kerri! I was the Maid of Honor in my sister's wedding 8 years ago when Kerri first did my makeup. I didn't know how long it would be until I got married, but I KNEW I HAD to have Kerri do my makeup one day for my wedding - and that finally happened! Kerri is SO incredibly talented, organized, responsive, and above all so kind! The makeup for myself and all of my bridesmaids was absolutely flawless - so natural and beautiful. I cannot recommend Kerri enough, and I hope to have another fun event soon to book Kerri again soon!
Kerri was an absolute pleasure to work with and she made me, my bridesmaids and my mom all look gorgeous for my backyard wedding. I decided I wanted a more natural look, and Kerri made me look like a glowy, elevated version of myself without completely covering my skin. On top of being incredibly talented, Kerri is a total sweetheart. You'll wish the process took longer just so you could chat with her more.
Do yourself a favor and book Kerri when you have the chance - she will go above and beyond to make sure you feel beautiful on your special day!
There are truly not enough good things to say about Kerri. Kerri first did my makeup at my best friend's wedding in 2018. So when I got engaged in 2019, there was no question in my mind who to ask. Her makeup is flawless and so natural. She made all of my bridesmaids and my mom so comfortable and was so personable with each and everyone of them. Kerri treated me like one of her close friends and calmed my nerves while I was getting ready. She is a rockstar and she made me feel so incredibly beautiful on my wedding day. All my friends and I can't wait to host her at one of our houses for a makeup tutorial. Kerri is the absolute best.
Kerri was amazing, from when I first reached out to her to the actual wedding day. She was easy to communicate with around details for my wedding day, and was super prompt in answering all of my questions over email. Price was reasonable relative to other makeup artists I researched around Boston. On the wedding day itself, all of the ladies that got their makeup done by Kerri were raving about what a great job she did in helping to achieve an elevated, but natural look. She also 100% took care of me - she closed the door when doing my makeup so that everyone wasn’t coming in and out and played classical music to help calm my nerves. Would highly recommend Kerri!
Kerri is a true professional and artist. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her for my wedding. I wanted a very natural look and she made it happen flawlessly! I felt unbelievably beautiful :)
Kerri was fantastic! She was responsive and flexible right from the start. We ended up changing our timeline, location, and number of people - Kerri didn't bat an eye. She was fun to talk to and listened to what each person wanted. We don't typically wear makeup and what Kerri did was light and natural and stunning. I definitely recommend hiring Kerri!
Kerri was amazing! I felt so comfortable with her both at the trial and on the day, and her makeup was natural and so beautiful. She even made sure to set up in a calm area, which was such a nice escape in the hustle of the morning.
Where to start? Kerri not only feels like a friend I’ve known forever, but made me feel beautiful inside and out not only on my wedding day, but as maid of honor at my best friend’s wedding. She helped make all of my aunts feel their best on my wedding day (most of them who rarely even wear makeup!) and everyone felt comfortable in their own skin with her natural touch. Kerri is incredibly talented, efficient, and gives honest feedback (particularly helpful when I was indecisive about my lip color and lash extensions). I can’t recommend her enough and can honestly say I wouldn’t have felt or looked as good as I did on my wedding day without her.
Kerri is absolutely amazing. I was looking for a makeup artist who had experience with East Asian and Indian skin tones, and contacted her after checking out her work on her website and Instagram. I was planning my wedding from out of town and actually had my sister do a makeup trial with her based on an inspiration photo, and she was able to replicate it beautifully! I knew that if she was able to do that, I could be confident in whatever look we ended up choosing on wedding day. When I finally met her in person, she was so sweet. She listened to my concerns and general ideas about the look that I wanted, and I trusted her to do whatever she thought was appropriate, and loved the end result! I'm someone who doesn't wear much makeup, (usually only eyeliner, mascara, and brow liner), and the makeup she did was truly light and natural. We felt it was important that I look like myself on wedding day, and I did! It was perfect. I loved the makeup she did on everybody, including bridesmaids and parents. She is so talented! From booking until even after the wedding day, she's been incredibly responsive to emails. I highly recommend booking with Kerri!
Update: My bridesmaids loved her so much that one of them hired Kerri to do her makeup for her own upcoming wedding!
Kerri is an absolute dream. From minute one, when I first reached out to her about makeup for my wedding, she made me feel comfortable, and that lasted all the way through my wedding day. Her entire approach is unpretentious and laid-back, which was a real breath of fresh air. I'm not someone who knows a lot about makeup, but Kerri never made me feel silly for not knowing something or not having an opinion on a particular topic. My trial was chill and fun, and it felt more like hanging out with a friend than having a stiff, professional appointment.
On my wedding day, Kerri was an island of calm in my chaos. I was dealing with a lot of nerves, and Kerri went out of her way to make me feel at ease as much as possible. She made sure I could get away from the crowd for a little while, and she gently but firmly managed my group when she could tell I was feeling overwhelmed. My grandmother decided at the very last minute that she wanted her makeup done, and Kerri rolled with it even though that wasn't part of our original contract, which was incredibly kind of her.
All in all, I seriously could not recommend Kerri highly enough. Throughout everything, working with her felt like having another friend on my side, someone who was solidly in my corner and who would go to bat for me. Oh, and her makeup looks were incredible on me, my bridesmaids, and my family members. Natural, classy, and lasted all night!
I was so happy Kerri was available for my wedding. Being a wedding photographer myself, I have seen Kerri's amazing artistry many times over with my clients. So when it came time for my own wedding she was the first (and only) makeup artist I contacted. Planning a wedding during the height of a pandemic is nerve-wracking but Kerri helped make my day entirely stress-free, meeting me at my hotel and being a very calming presence. My makeup was absolutely perfect—I looked exactly like me and the makeup photographed so beautifully! If you are looking for a true artist who knows exactly what she is doing then hire Kerri immediately! I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Kerri did a wonderful job on our wedding day and in everything leading up to it! I was looking for a makeup artist for my bridal party that was focused on a natural look, and she fit the bill perfectly.
Kerri was flexible and very communicative throughout. I did my makeup trial with her pre-COVID, and she made me feel very comfortable and helped me try a few options to see how much makeup I would like as someone who doesn’t usually wear makeup and wanted a very light look. A few months later, we had to reschedule our wedding, and Kerri was very flexible as we were considering new dates and kept our original contract pricing as it was (very kind of her!). When the day finally arrived, Kerri was ready to go - she emailed a few days ahead to confirm details, arrived early, was efficient but also careful and thorough, and just fun to be around! My party had a great time chatting with Kerri, and we all felt very comfortable even though most of us don’t wear makeup often. I asked Kerri for an even lighter look than we did at our trial, and she did a great job so that I felt picture-ready but still very much like myself.
I wholeheartedly recommend Kerri to anyone looking for a natural look for an event, even makeup newbies! She’s a pro and a great person to have in your entourage on your wedding day.
Kerri is the ABSOLUTE best! Upon first glance of her Instagram (her gorgeous makeup mixed with her love of all things spooky along with her insanely cute pup – both of which are right up my alley), I knew I wanted her to be part of my big day. When originally reaching out regarding a trial, she was extremely understanding of my anxiety about having a trial in the midst of a pandemic and focused on just my eyes while I wore a mask. Even with just having my eyes done, I left that day knowing I had to lock her in for the wedding. Fast forward to the day of the wedding, Kerri made my bridesmaids, both my mother & mother in law along with myself, look and even more importantly, feel gorgeous. Kerri knew what to highlight on each of us so that we all looked like an enhanced version of ourselves. I cannot tell you how many compliments I personally received about my makeup! I would absolutely have Kerri do my makeup again (and she will be for my best friend’s upcoming wedding in September!) – she is so easy going, personable, professional and excellent at what she does.
I am so happy to have found Kerri! We had a very short amount of time to plan our wedding, and everyone I had reached out to was booked. I was so nervous, but I found her and LUCKILY she was available for our day. She executed the look I was going for perfectly, and all of my bridesmaids loved their makeup as well! Very talented and versatile. She was overall just a great presence to have while we got ready!
Kerri was absolutely awesome! She came highly recommended from not only our venue but also a co-worker. She was amazing with communication - always speedy to reply whether it was a text or email. She was always very accommodating with any last minute changes. On the day of the wedding, she showed up with plenty of time. She finished in what seemed to be no time at all. She was very friendly and personable with all the girls and moms. I would recommend Kerri to anyone that needs a makeup artist!
Kerri is fantastic! I don’t wear a ton of make up and I’m not comfortable wearing heavy make up which has made it difficult for me to get my make up done professionally in the past, but not with Kerri! She does a great job of applying the make up with care and makes it look completely natural. Kerri is funny and made me feel at ease on my wedding day. She has the bride be alone while applying her make up to allow time to decompress and relax.. which worked out perfectly for me and my nerves. I highly recommend Kerri and will definitely use her again in the future!
Kerri did an absolutely INCREDIBLE job on my makeup for my engagement photo shoot! We did a long shoot with 2 outfit changes and location changes on a sunny, windy day in Newport and my makeup looked just as good at the end of the day as it did at the beginning. Kerri first did my makeup for Miss Teen MA and I fell in love with her work. I then booked her for my prom makeup, too. Even then I knew she HAD to do my wedding makeup. My mom actually booked Kerri for my wedding as soon as we had a date because we both love Kerri so much! She is so knowledgeable and thoughtful about every detail. She plays up your natural beauty. She always makes me feel glamorous & fabulous. I cannot wait to work with her on my wedding day!
I met Kerri last year at my best friend’s wedding and when it was time to book someone for my own there was no hesitation. I didn’t even need to do a trial- I knew she was going to kill it. I honestly couldn’t have been happier with the way everything came out- I felt so beautiful for my wedding. She did make up for 11 people and there was no rush. She gets into her groove and got us all done with time to spare! Everyone looked amazing. She is so easy to get along with and listens to exactly what you want. I would book her to do my make up for every event if I could!!
Having an amazing makeup artist was really important to me on my wedding day. I did a lot of research and am so happy I found Kerri. She had reasonable prices and her work was amazing. She is also so fun to hang out with and works fast while doing a perfect job, which is important on the wedding day when there's so much to do. I definitely recommend her!
This woman is a queen!! My sister-in-law used her for her wedding and I knew immediately that I wanted to do the same. She has a very natural yet creative way to make you look pretty. She was able to accent my freckles and make my mom transform into a Celine Dion look-alike. Her price point is awesome and she is super personable. I love that she prefers to have the brides Make up done alone without anyone in the room. It really eased my mind. She is fantastic!
I love Kerri! Although she is mostly known for her AMAZING natural beauty looks, she was definitely up for doing a bit more drama for my big day. I felt so beautiful and just like myself but glammed up for the big day. Kerri is so fun and funny and she made me feel so at ease from the trial to the wedding day. I am so glad a friend recommended her because I couldn't have asked for a better wedding makeup artist!
Kerri is fantastic!!! She did my make up recently for our Boston Public Garden elopement. She was easily reachable via email beforehand, and was happy to do a trial run the week of the wedding. She took the time to really consider my skin type and planned my make up accordingly. Kerri came to our city center hotel on the morning of the wedding to do my make up, and it was such a joy to have her lovely happy presence with us to calm both I and my husband down! I have had so many compliments on the make up she did for me on the day, it looked wonderfully natural in real life and in photos, and it really stood the test of time for the whole day! She even helped me with my dress, which was above and beyond the call of duty! Kerri is an absolute sweetheart and a very talented make up artist.. I absolutely, 100%, recommend Kerri to anyone in need of someone to do their makeup for any occasion!
Kerri did makeup for my husband and my wedding in July and we were so incredibly happy with her work! She did makeup for me plus my 5 bridesmaids, my mother and mother-in-law and even agreed to do my grandmothers as a last-minute add on! Everybody's turned out so perfect and natural-looking, which was amazing as we all wanted clean, simple looks and nothing too over-the-top. Kerri also did a wonderful job matching the look that each lady was going for. I highly, highly recommend Kerri!
Kerri Herlihy is amazingly professional, remarkably talented, and wonderfully personable. My friends and I had worked with Kerri before for fun girls' makeup nights before going out and we always had such a great time learning new makeup tricks and about products. As soon as we booked the wedding date at the church and the venue, Kerri was the very next call I made! She made me look and feel like the princess version of myself to enhance the best day of my life! This woman is so talented and wonderful that you must make certain that she is on your beauty team for your big day!
Kerri did a wonderful job with the makeup for my wedding. I don't wear a lot of makeup normally, and I wanted a very natural look. At my trial, she tried out a few different options and tweaked them based on my reactions. I'd been feeling a little insecure due to how little I know about makeup, but she put me at ease immediately and made me feel like my preferences were what really mattered. She was really responsive to emails before the wedding, recommending products to get to do touchups throughout the night and mostly just reassuring me that I wouldn't have to worry about how I looked. On the day of, she was warm, professional, and efficient, and she really listened to each member of the wedding party about what they wanted. One of my bridesmaids hadn't been planning on getting her makeup done, but after seeing Kerri at work, she changed her mind. Kerri had recommended leaving little room in the schedule in case this happened, so she worked her in with no problem - and Kerri really does work fast! I thought our makeup looked great all through the night, and the experience has given me the confidence to try a little more makeup on my own.
What can I say about Kerri? She was absolutely amazing and is truly one of my favorite humans. Not only did she create a quiet oasis in a very hectic, hairspray-filled bridal suite for everyone getting their make-up done, but she made everyone look gorgeous.
The first day I met her for her my trial, I swear it felt like I've known her forever. She was personable, honest, meticulous and FAST. I seriously just wanted to stay and have a drink with her once we were done.
The wedding day couldn't have been a better experience. I can't thank her enough for her work and seriously, you won't be disappointed!!
Kerri is an artist. She made all of my bridal party, myself and my mom look incredible. She has an amazing eye for what you need. She is also very personable and client oriented and knows how to make you feel comfortable. She doesn’t pressure you to do anything that is out of your comfort zone. 10/10. She is amazing!
I could not have been happier with the makeup Kerri did for me and my bridesmaids for my wedding! I wanted a "best version of myself" natural makeup look for my wedding day and Kerri nailed it. At the trial she was so sweet and talked me through everything we were doing and made sure that I absolutely loved the look and didn't try to talk up or sell me on anything I didn't feel right about. On the wedding day Kerri was fantastic, so quick and able to make great suggestions which was so helpful for the bridesmaids. I've honestly never felt more beautiful than I did that day because of her amazing work to highlight my best features. Highly recommend!
Kerri really does beautiful work - all of us (bride, bridesmaids, mothers) were very happy with our looks for the wedding day. Most importantly, we all felt naturally beautiful. Kerri was quick, making our getting ready process stress free. From booking to the day of, Kerri was very responsive to all inquiries and very professional. Easy beauty -- what more can you ask for? :)
Kerri is awesome! She did my makeup at my best friend's wedding two years ago, and I reached out to her immediately when I started planning my own wedding. She is a true artist, and was able to make suggestions for the bridesmaids make up based on the dress color. She also did my mother and mother in law's makeup, which came out perfectly. She did a great job with everyone, and is so easy to be around and calming. I cannot even believe how great she made everyone look, and I highly recommend her!
Sorry this review is so late (we got married 10/15/16), but there was no way I wasn't going to write a review no matter how much time has passed! Kerri is amazing, amazing, amazing. She was recommended to me by Kevin Hadfield (hair), and I am so happy I listened. They are an amazing team who you want with you on your wedding day getting ready. Kerri NAILED every single person's makeup in my bridal party, (including bridesmaids who were as young as 15 years old), and made everyone feel individual and beautiful. But she also knows how to not only make everyone's makeup beautiful, but fits the look with everyone's personality, too. I can't tell you how happy I was going with Kerri. Some of my bridesmaids even went out and got her fried dough from the fair across the street as a little thank you for her while we were getting ready :) We love you, Kerri!
Kerri was so much fun to work with and she made me feel and look so beautiful on my wedding day. I was really picky about selecting my makeup artist and I think I must have looked at the websites of at least 25 different artists before emailing Kerri and deciding to book her. For my wedding, I asked Kerri for a more dramatic look and she made me look like a movie-star! She also did a great job on the ‘maids and moms, accommodating everyone’s taste and preferences and making everyone look their best. From following her instagram and seeing what she did on all of my girls, she has a lot of range as a makeup artist and does a great job with the more traditional, ‘natural’ bridal makeup as well as more dramatic looks, like mine. I would highly recommend Kerri Herlihy to any bride in Boston.
I had the privilege of seeing Kerri’s amazing talent at a close friend’s wedding back in 2014. I was immediately drawn to how flawless, natural,