Twin Cities and destination wedding makeup artist
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Leah Kelly
OWNER/HEAD MAKEUP ARTIST
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
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*2026 books are open and filling fast!* Leah is a celebrity makeup artist with more than 15 years experience. Leah has worked with everyone from The Jonas Brothers to Cate Blanchett, Sophie Turner, Robert Redford among others, and her work has been featured in Elle and Vogue, making her a trusted name in the industry.
At Leah Kelly Makeup, they're all about helping you feel confident and empowered. They'll work to enhance your natural beauty, allowing you to feel like the best version of yourself on your special day. Choose from a range of packages, all of which include false lashes. Makeup trials can be booked in advance, ensuring your dream look is achieved on the day, while group bookings are also available, allowing you and your wedding party to relax and enjoy being pampered together.
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Leah Kelly
Owner/Head makeup artist
Originally from the Twin Cities, I spent most of my career in sunny Sydney, thriving in the fast-paced world of TV and film, as well as photoshoots with models and celebrities. Now, I've settled back here with my Irish husband, 12-year-old son, 10-year-old daughter, and our goofy labradoodle who keeps us on our toes. These days, I’m embracing a slower-paced lifestyle, focusing on one of my favorite passions—creating beautiful bridal looks. Nothing brings me more joy than helping people feel radiant on their special day. When I’m not working on makeup, I love spending time with family and friends and expressing my creativity through interior design and fashion.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.013 reviews
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Leah consistently receives glowing reviews for her talent, professionalism, and positive energy in providing makeup services for weddings. Reviewers praise her for creating flawless yet natural looks that enhance confidence, her ability to understand and deliver desired styles, and her calm and fun presence on the wedding day. Thanks to her skills and warm personality, Leah is highly recommended for making brides, bridal parties, and other guests feel beautiful and at ease during special occasions.Review photos
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Carol M
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5.0
8/07/2025
I booked Leah Kelly for my destination wedding in Minnesota without ever meeting her or doing a trial — I just loved her natural makeup style from her photos. After a friendly and ...
kind phone call, I had a good feeling about her, and she absolutely exceeded my expectations!
Leah was professional, punctual, and incredibly talented. She did my makeup as well as three members of the bridal party, and we all looked stunning. I’ve never felt so beautiful — the makeup was flawless yet so natural. I didn’t give her much direction and just trusted her, and I’m so glad I did.
Beyond her talent, Leah is a beautiful person inside and out. She stayed calm, never rushed, and even helped fix mistakes made by the hairstylist — going above and beyond to make sure I looked and felt my best. She even helped calm my nerves on such a big day.
I truly can’t recommend her enough. Thank you so much, Leah!
Response from Leah Kelly Makeup on 10/22/2025
Carol!! Thanks so much for your kind review! It was just lovely hanging out with you and y...
our family the morning of your wedding. You made the most gorgeous bride and your sweet, kind energy took over the room. I hope I get a chance to make up your face again!! :)
Carly D
5.0
2/01/2026
Leah is seriously the best. She did the makeup for our family for both my mom’s wedding and my own, and I loved my look both times. It felt polished and beautiful but still like me...
, which was exactly what I wanted.
She’s incredibly thoughtful and pays attention to the little details. She even took a minute to touch up a few blemishes on my shoulders, which honestly gave me a big confidence boost in my dress and photos.
She’s also just a great person to be around. Easy to talk to, calm, and fun. Exactly the kind of energy you want on a wedding day. She has great taste too and helped me refine my hairstyle idea and showed me some really pretty bridal nail options that tied everything together.
I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation.
Response from Leah Kelly Makeup on 02/13/2026
Thank you so much Carly for your kind review! I absolutely loved working with your family ...
and cant wait for the next occasion to work with your family! ;)
Any questions?
Rachel B
5.0
11/20/2025
Leah did my makeup for my wedding a few years ago. I have never looked better in my life! Since then, every event I have attended or hosted, I have booked Leah and without fail, I ...
get compliments every single time. She is incredibly talented, professional, and such a joy to be around.
If you are on the fence, just book her. You will walk away feeling like the most confident, elevated version of yourself!
Taylor J
5.0
9/26/2025
Leah Kelly is the most genuine, compassionate, and outgoing person to work with. She knows exactly what she is doing and is so fun to work with. Leah always makes sure to accommoda...
te what look you are going for, but she also has amazing ideas herself if you are struggling to decide what you want! Each time I have worked with Leah, it has been memorable and she made me feel so confident on my wedding day!
Ashley K
5.0
9/21/2025
Leah is THE BEST! She is so talented and brings a sweet, positive energy to top it off. She did my makeup for my wedding and my bridal party loved her so much that they’ve started ...
to book her for their weddings too. She made me feel beautiful and goes above and beyond time after time. If you are getting married or have an event of any kind, Leah is a must! Cannot recommend enough.
Jack L
5.0
3/31/2025
I had the most amazing experience with Leah! She was so warm, professional, and fun. My makeup was flawless—very natural—and lasted all day. She also did my mom’s, stepmom's, and m...
other-in-law’s makeup, and they all looked like absolute movie stars! The whole process was effortless and fun, and we all felt so beautiful. If you’re looking for a talented, stress-free, and skilled makeup artist, look no further!
Response from Leah Kelly Makeup on 05/14/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Hillary! You were all so delightful to be around. I...
hope we meet again! Leah
Katherine S
5.0
12/31/2024
I first saw Leah's site and I said yes! I knew she was the one for me 5 minutes into my trial. Honestly, I looked so good.
If you're looking for someone who does natural, glowy ma...
keup... done! There are so many things to to think about in planning a wedding and this was the easiest!
Response from Leah Kelly Makeup on 01/05/2025
You looked amazing on your wedding, Katie! Your bridesmaids, mom and even your grandma wer...
e the sweetest people to work with! Thanks so much for your review and let me know if you ever need makeup again, Leah
Jessica P
5.0
12/31/2024
My makeup was just as important to me as my dress. Leah totally exceeded my expectations. I felt confident and like myself just what I asked for - perfect soft glam. She is an arti...
st (!). Leah made me laugh during what I thought would be a stressful time. To me, makeup is just as essential as my dress and the photographs. Working with Leah was the easiest decision in my prep. She is so worth it.
Response from Leah Kelly Makeup on 01/05/2025
Hi Jess, Thanks for your lovely review! Your dress, hair, makeup, flowers, everything was ...
just stunning! I'm so glad you found me and we could have such a fun time getting ready for your wedding. Please let me know if you ever need to be glammed up again! Leah
Jess L
5.0
12/29/2024
Leah is amazing!! She made me feel like the most beautiful version of myself! She made sure everyone in my party felt equally as beautiful. She is genuine and positive and just a w...
onderful person to have on my most important day!
Looking back, it was so worth the money!
Response from Leah Kelly Makeup on 01/05/2025
Hi Jess, Thanks for your review! Your words mean a lot to me and I had a lovely time getti...
ng you all ready the morning of your wedding. Your house had such great energy and it didn't even feel like work! Say hi to all your girls from me!
Julia M
5.0
12/28/2024
Leah travelled to Las Vegas for our wedding and from the moment she arrived she was just awesome. Not only is she incredibly skilled at what she does, but her positive energy and e...
asy going attitude made everyone feel relaxed. I didn't want to take the chance of finding someone located in Vegas so I asked Leah to travel to our destination. I undersntand the value in a great hair and makeup artist so it was 100% worth it to me.
She did hair and makeup for my wedding party and everyone looked stunning! She made sure each person's look was personalized, while still maintaining the vibe we were going for. Some people wanted strong glam and others wanted more glowy, natural looks. She managed the timing perfectly and kept everything on track.
Leah truly became part of the celebration.We loved working with her so much that we invited her to join us for a drink at our reception! She fit in so well with our group and made the day even more memorable.
Thank you Leah , for being such a huge part of our wedding and making everyone look and feel their absolute best! Julia
Response from Leah Kelly Makeup on 12/28/2024
Dear Julia, your wedding was a total blast in Vegas! Thanks for writing such a lovely mess...
age. Let me know if you ever need hair and makeup again! Leah
Lisa T
5.0
12/28/2024
I had the pleasure of working with Leah for my trial and wedding day makeup and I cannot recommend her enough! Leah was so personable and made everyone feel very comfortable. She w...
as a total perfectionist when it came to our makeup, making sure every detail was just right. She stayed on schedule too, which was a huge help with all the pre-wedding chaos. I had 7 bridesmaids and my mom who needed makeup so she organized another artist to come along.They truly listened to what we wanted, and made sure everyone felt amazing and confident.
The whole experience was fun and Leah's calm energy and sense of humor helped keep my nerves in check.
Leah was my favorite vendor and I doubt there are many other makeup artists like her around. Just book her, you won't regret it!!
Response from Leah Kelly Makeup on 01/13/2025
Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for your review and your kind words. I have very fond memories ...
of getting the 9 of you ready. You look like a supermodel in your professional photos omg! Thanks for sharing! Leah
Madi M
5.0
12/27/2024
I had the pleasure of having Leah do my wedding makeup and she was absolutely amazing! From the moment she arrived she was so calm and made me feel completely at ease. She also had...
such a fun and happy vibe. which helped keep the mood light. She's incredibly talented and has tons of experience (she's even worked with celebrities).
My makeup looked flawless and stayed looking fresh all day and through my reception. I couldn't have asked for a better artist to help me and my 6 bridesmaids feel beautiful on my wedding day! I highly recommend Leah —she will make you look like you, just better!
Response from Leah Kelly Makeup on 12/31/2024
Hello Madi! Your wedding was so much fun and so were all of your bridesmaids! Everyone was...
so supportive of you on the day. I loved working with all of you. Thank you for your lovely review!
Kelsey N
5.0
12/26/2024
Leah took the time to listen to exactly what I wanted for my wedding makeup. I don't normally wear much makeup so she made me look glowing, polished yet natural. I was definitely s...
ure I didn't want my makeup to look cakey like I've had before when I was a bridesmaid. We had a great time at our trial and on the wedding morning it felt like another friend was arriving at the door! You definitely get what you pay for because her skill, attention to detail and professionalism are worth every penny.
She arrived with another artist and they had the 8 of us glammed up perfectly on time. I felt confident and beautiful on my wedding day and I highly recommend Leah to anyone wanting a fun and talented makeup artist for their wedding.
Response from Leah Kelly Makeup on 12/28/2024
Thanks so much for your kind review Kelsey! I absolutely loved working with you and your b...
ridesmaids. All the best and I hope we work together again! Leah
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