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I had the pleasure of working with Carly Kidd and Vania O'Shea for my wedding day beauty team, as Kim was already scheduled for a destination wedding. I was so excited to book them after seeing photos on her website, I knew they would be the perfect match for my style and they did not disappoint. They matched my inspiration photos perfectly. Everything ran extremely smooth too as they came prepared with a timeline and really stayed on top of it. I highly recommend them for your wedding or next event!
Kim and her team were the absolute best hire of our wedding planning process. Her team is excellent, but Kim goes above and beyond. She was the unsung hero of our wedding day. She made sure everyone looked beautiful, that we were ready on time, and she assisted with everything throughout the day. She made sure all of our photos were beautiful, and that we stuck to the timeline of the day. I tell all of my friends they have to hire Kim.
Kim is both an amazing makeup artist and day-of extraordinaire. She made my makeup vision come to life with a very detailed wedding trial, and on the wedding day, she coordinated beauty timelines for myself and bridesmaids. We all LOVED our look. She was with me right up to fluffing my veil before I walked down the aisle. Kim's taste is timeless and I just adored the whole experience - cannot recommend her enough!
Kim and her team made my wedding the most amazing day. I can’t stress enough how much you should hire her. Her kindness and genuine interest is something that I will remember forever.
She is incredibly talented and genuinely interested in you and your story. I found her after my friend recommended her to me and I wouldn’t have gone with anyone else.
I have to confess that the very first person I reached out to when we had our wedding date set was my dream beauty artist (and truly so much more than that!!), Kim Wadsworth - and I am here to tell you she made our wedding day so much more enchanting and perfect than I could have ever even hoped for! Kim is quite honestly the most lovely lady you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting and she brings her incredible talent, extensive experience, astute and keen eye, her warm heart and her kindness to every single interaction and leaves you feeling seen, heard and just absolutely glowing. After seeing her and her team at work at two different weddings I was in, I had the joy of being in Kim's chair three times as her bride (engagement, bridal session and wedding day!) and would gladly wish that wonderful experience to any bride-to-be! She perfectly captured the look I was going for and helped me narrow down my thoughts about beauty. Kim also thoughtfully considered the whole day and brought some amazing suggestions to the planning sessions (one specific example was how to evolve my hair throughout the evening, since I had a strapless simple sweetheart dress and wanted a low bun but didn't have a specific hairpiece in mind, but once my veil and lace jacket came off after the ceremony I was concerned that maybe I'd want something in my hair, so Kim suggested she add orchids into my hair after the ceremony and I LOVED that idea!!). On the actual wedding day, Kim was just a total God-send. She is the best of the best and she brings a team that is likewise so talented. Kim and her team do a beautiful job on all faces (from my 8 year old niece getting special 'flower girl sparkle' to my 90 year old grandmother) and every lady felt so beautiful and confident! Kim also goes above and beyond to do more than just your make up (like how she helped me get my buttons on the lace jacket mostly buttoned for efficiency's sake (those things are NOT easy!) and helped show my mom how to do so, too!). She also works tirelessly the WHOLE day! One thing I highly recommend is to see if Kim can stay with you until you walk down the aisle, because she was able to do so for our wedding (meaning she drove from our getting ready venue to our bridal party photo venue then to our church!!) and kept an eye on photos as they were happening and would step in to adjust my hair, dress, etc. to ensure everything looked as we had planned together and she knew I dreamed of. She also touched up the ladies right before we walked down the aisle and went above & beyond to lovingly tweak & adjust my hair, veil, etc. during family formals, as well. Kim was quick and easy to communicate with and incredibly organized (she is known in the wedding world for her impressive & thorough yet simple-to-understand beauty schedules posted up for bridesmaids, vendors, etc. to refer to throughout the day!). I should also say.. I later learned that BridesMade had been contracted for four weddings the day of our wedding, meaning she was overseeing 4 teams the day of our wedding. Number one, I'd never have known because she gives her brides 110% of her focus. Number two, she is so selective with whom she works with that, though I was blessed to have Kim in person due to booking with her team first, I have seen & heard that her teams executed equally perfect days for their brides at the other locations, meaning anyone associated with Bridesmade is top-knotch. I can't recommend Kim highly enough!
Kim and her team are not only professional but they go beyond to make sure your day is absolutely magical. Kim’s calming spirit and magic touch had all of us laughing and glowing. Because of Kim’s wide range of experiences, she is able to assist the bride and her wedding party with planning, photographs or simply touching up the makeup after first looks. I honestly can’t imagine using anyone else. She was involved with both my daughter’s wedding and I can honestly say, I feel as if she’s part of the family. She set the tone for the entire wedding! She’s the best!
Kim and the entire BridesMade team are absolutely terrific. Kim made me feel like the most special bride and is present in the moment with everyone she encounters. She is beloved in the industry and is a seasoned pro. She did my sisters makeup and coordinated all makeup and hair services five years ago and I knew I had to have her again for my wedding. My skin looked flawless my lashes were on point. Eyes lips everything! Same for my mom and my maids. Plus—My makeup trial was so fun and relaxing as was getting ready that day. I can be anxious and picky and Kim listened to my every want and need and is truly the most graceful and fun person and vendor we had. I also highly recommend, even if you have a planner, signing Kim on to do day of beauty coordination. She was there to help me put my dress on and in the limo to do touch ups on all my girls. Truly above and beyond and a stable presence amongst the wedding day jitters. Love her. Love you Kim!!!!
Kim and Carly both were awesome to work with. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day. Kim planned out a time schedule for the day and kept everything flowing. It was nice not having to worry about if we would be done on time. All my bridesmaids looked gorgeous.
Kim and the whole beauty team are just incredible. Everyone looked amazing and felt comfortable in their make up and hair. Kim goes the extra mile and helps during photos and walking down the isle.
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I had the extreme displeasure of interacting with Kim , where she treated me and others who were not seen as the “main” people of the day with extreme rudeness and disrespect. I would not want to “work” with her again & encourage others to stay away.
Went to a wedding that she planned in the bahamas a few months ago. It was very disorganized and not well planned. We all showed up and there was no itinerary in anyone’s room. Very poorly done. Would not recommend her at all.
Words can not express my gratitude for Kim on our special day. In my profession, I have had many opportunities for photo shoots and media appearances. I have always done my own make up. But when it came to my wedding, I knew I wanted to relax and not worry about any detail. After speaking with Kim on the phone, I knew she was a match for me. My mother and I met Kim when we went for our make up trials the day of my bridal shower. It was like being with a dear friend. She was hospitable, professional, and warm. She listened to my beauty vision and was careful to honor my desire for a minimal, natural look. On my wedding day, I watched her magically enhance my already beautiful bridal party. There were 11 of us getting makeup done. She was on time, completely prepared, offered suggestions, and took special time with each of us. We all looked like a stepped up version of ourselves. Kim accompanied me to my suit to help me dress and was a huge help in the process. I hope I have another occasion to work with Kim in the future. She was an essential element in our day. An absolute dream to work with!
Carly Duvall did my hair and Vania O'Shea did my make-up (and my mother and sister's make up) for my wedding day. Kim was an absolute delight to work with in organizing the logistics, preparing a beauty schedule and following up to make sure I had my hair and make-up trials on the books and moving forward.
Both Carly and Vania met me at my hotel room (SO NICE!) with all their instruments and chairs (!!) in tow. They both made me and my mother and sister look like the very best versions of ourselves. Nothing forced, no pressure. They were both consultative, listened carefully to what we wanted, and made recommendations based on what we were interested in. From there, they both took charge with a professionalism (and humor/fun) that really started my big day out on an AMAZING note. I felt so beautiful.
The most difficult part of working with Wadsworth Beauty may be finding a weekend they're free to work your event! While they're more expensive than other options, I'm SO thankful they were available for my wedding; they were wonderful!
I highly recommend Kim and her team! I was recently a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding, and Kim and her team were so kind, talented and organized! Everything ran so smoothly and the make up was stunning! Thanks Kim!
I was recently a bridesmaid in my friends wedding this past September and Kim and her team were awesome. She made everyone feel comfortable and beautiful throughout the whole day. Thank you Kim and team!
I highly recommend Kim and her team! I was a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding and was beyond impressed with them. They were professional and organized and everyone looked amazing for the wedding.
Kim and her team are amazing! I've been a bridesmaid in a dozen or more weddings and my hair and makeup for a recent friends wedding was the best I've ever had. I showed them inspiration from Pinterest and they executed flawlessly.
I can not say enough good things about Kim. For my wedding, I used Kim three times for makeup (engagement photo shoot, rehearsal dinner, and the big day). Each time I used Kim, my makeup was flawless and I felt beautiful. My favorite part about her service is the fact she uses 1) high quality products 2) leaves you still feeling like yourself while **glam** at the same time 3) all my maids looked natural and beautiful.
As an aside, the wedding day can be stressful and Kim goes out of her way to make the bride feel calm and special. Upon greeting my 'maids, Kim gave a short spiel about how the day was going to go and what to expect. For a bride to arrive and hear that someone is taking the reigns in an organized, calm, and fun manner is truly the best. Even better, Kim had all of us done ahead of schedule. I respect Kim's professionalism and grace.
Sue T
As Mother of The Groom , Kim Wadsworth and her team of stylists are the most Professional and Talented People in the Industry !! Highly Recommend
A friend referred me to Kim and from the first phone call through the wedding day, I was more than reassured that I had made the best choice possible for hair and makeup for my bridesmaids, family members and myself. She is a professional in all senses and gives 110% to make each person feel beautiful. I have never had my makeup professionally done and was worried about looking "too made up." Kim did an amazing job of making me look like a bride while still making me feel like myself. She truly went above and beyond from start to finish. I am so glad that I had Kim with me throughout the day, including helping to style photos and provide touch-ups before the ceremony. She is THE BEST!
My husband and I got married on May 14,2015. Kim made me look and feel the most beautiful I have ever been in my entire life. She has such a wonderful heart and work ethic. My makeup lasted all night through eating, drinking, and dancing! She was very accommodating and helpful. Her work is impressive and I would hire her again in a heartbeat for another big celebration. Thank you, Kim, for making me gorgeous on my wedding day!!! <3
I can't even begin to express how happy I was to have Kim for my makeup and coordinator!! She is the best in the business. Our makeup was flawless and we all felt so beautiful. She is so organized and made sure that the whole day/night went as smoothly as possible. I would highly recommend Kim to anyone getting married!
Kim Wadsworth is the best there is! From the pre-wedding makeup trial to the day of makeup, she is a professional through and through. She really listens to what you want and doesn't try to force a makeup look that you're uncomfortable with. Kim made sure I was 100% comfortable with my makeup during the trial and wrote down every detail of what we decided on. I was thrilled with my makeup after the trial (literally the first time I have EVER liked the way I look when someone else has done my makeup)--I didn't think it was possible but Kim upped her game even more for the day of makeup and I couldn't have been happier! She came to my house that morning and did makeup for my mom, bridesmaids and me, and also brought a fabulous hairstylist (Yolanda Wright) who did an equally great job. Hire Kim Wadsworth for your wedding or special event makeup. There's no one better than her!
Wow. I cannot say enough about Kim and her team! She is so organized, professional, and fun to work with. Her team made me and my bridesmaids feel like the best, most polished versions of ourselves! Also, she was wonderful to have leading up to the ceremony. She made sure everyone was touched up, ready and on time, and answered everyone's questions for me so I could just relax. And she wasn't even my wedding planner! I would highly recommend her team for beauty services and even wedding planning based on her organization the day of. She truly went above and beyond!
Kim was amazing! She listened to all of the girls on how everyone wanted their makeup done, and made our entire wedding day stress-free. She is always right there when you need her, and is on top of every detail for the day of service. Absolutely an expense that I am SO HAPPY we spent the $ on, and would recommend her makeup and day of services in a heart beat!
Kim and her team made my bridal party look even more beautiful than they already were. They were professional, accommodating, and friendly. They even helped us solve last-minute crises like a badly-wrinkled bridesmaid dress (they brought a steamer with them). I loved my hair (Carly) and makeup. I felt like a princess.
Kim and Vania were with us for the entire day getting ready for the wedding. Kim was a delight to work with and not only organized our beauty schedule but "kept the trains running on time". Above all else, she made not only me, but everyone from my mom, to bridesmaids to our flower girls, look like the very best version of themselves. She was consultative, wanted to understand our beauty routines and preferences and then took charge. I have never received so many positive compliments about my "look" and make-up. Also, for Kim's full day involvement, she got me dressed and down the aisle with every hair in place, my vail straight and look complete- these things should not be underestimated. I'm SO thankful she was there every step of the way!!
simply the best. kim is fun to work with and a master at her craft - she's worth every penny! her hair team is excellent as well!
Kim Wadsworth did my makeup for my engagement photo shoot and wedding day. It looked amazing!!!! Her company bridesmade, did the rest of my bridal party - 8 faces. Everyone looked amazing and they were so professional and wonderful.
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