Kerri Herlihy-Bridal Makeup Artist

Kerri is AMAZING! If I could give her 100 stars, I would! She is so incredibly skilled and the kindest, most professional person who truly makes you feel comfortable in her makeup chair. She listened to my vision and continually checked in with me throughout the makeup application process during my trial and on my wedding day to make sure I loved everything each step of the way. My wedding makeup was perfection from the moment I left her chair at 1pm to when I got back to my room 12 hours later (after hours of dancing and many happy tears!). I'm still obsessed with the makeup she did! Kerri is tremendously talented in her makeup artistry, and she's also a calming presence amidst the chaos of a crazy wedding morning. Before the big day, she was quick to reply to messages and made the entire process super easy. I plan to recommend her to everyone I know who is in need of makeup services, and you should too!!

Kerri was a 11/10! She made me and all my girls look effortlessly beautiful! She was friendly, responsive, calm, and collected through the entire day! Book her!

Kerri was recommended by a friend as well as by our photographer and she was great! Her presence and energy was so calming and confident, which was exactly what I needed while I was getting ready. I loved my makeup - it was the perfect “natural glam” look that I wanted after we made a few tweaks following my trial. All of my bridesmaids, my mom and my MIL also looked great and were happy with their makeup. (Photo by Kelly Benvenuto)

Kerri doesn’t only make you look like magic, she makes you feel like magic. She brought the BEST energy to the morning of and all the girls absolutely adored her and her work✨🤍 I highly highly recommend her for any event. She was absolutely wonderful and so so generous with her time and conversation 🤍

Kerri is the best in the business. I found her through a mutual friend and it was truly meant to be. It can be hard to find the right fit and she made everything so easy. Everyone loved their makeup in my wedding party and I’ve never received so many complements. She is extremely talented and anyone would be lucky to use her. She also listens to you and chooses the right color palettes to help make you look your best. She instills confidence in you as well and I am already finding excuses to use her again. Kerri made me feel like a princess on my wedding day and I am beyond grateful. Kerri will be the only makeup artist I recommend to anyone looking to get their makeup done. She’s truly the best!!

Kerri was the best and my 3rd trial. I went in with an ask to keep it bright but minimal. She made a nervous bride who still didn’t have an artist 2 months before her wedding comfortable that what I wanted could easily be accommodated and created, even with sensitive skin. You will never regret working with Kerri and if your lucky she’ll become a friend long after your wedding.

Kerri was absolutely wonderful! Not only is she an expert makeup artist, but she is also kind and respectful of her clients. Despite me not knowing much about makeup, Kerri listened to my thoughts and ideas and worked with me to find a look that I felt comfortable in and allowed me to be a part of the process. I felt so beautiful (even at the end of the night when I had been dancing for four hours!). Kerri had this same approach with each of my bridesmaids, tailoring their look to their preferences and ensuring that they felt comfortable and beautiful! When my aunt (who wasn't getting her makeup done) was nervous about applying false lashes, Kerri went out of her way to help her! We all really appreciated the hard work that Kerri did. If you are hoping to feel beautiful and relaxed on your wedding day, then Kerri is your woman! 

Kerri is the absolute best of the best! Without hesitation I would highly recommend anyone work with her. She is incredibly talented and also an unbelievable human. On wedding day, she was nothing but calm, cool, and collected. She helped me truly feel like myself. She also just made me me feel so comfortable. I really feel like I made a friend for life and I will definitely be getting my makeup done with Kerri for all future occasions!

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!

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!