Twin Cities and destination wedding makeup artist
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Leah Kelly
OWNER/HEAD MAKEUP ARTIST
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
I'm Leah Kelly, a celebrity makeup artist with over 15 years of experience. I've spent most of my adult life in the amazing city of Sydney, Australia, but I’m excited to be back in my home state!
Throughout my journey, I’ve had the pleasure of working with some notable talents in the entertainment industry including The Jonas Brothers, Kelly Roland, Cate Blanchett and Sophie Turner to name a few. One of the many highlights was working with the legendary Neil Armstrong—what an unforgettable experience!
Beyond film and TV, I’ve also collaborated with countless models on campaign and e-commerce shoots and my work has graced the pages of magazines like Elle and Vogue. I’ve also contributed my artistry to advertisements for major brands like Coca Cola, Mastercard, Sony, and Universal Music.
I love working with personalities where I can unleash my creativity while ensuring they feel confident. I pride myself on adapting my style to meet each client’s unique needs and thrive in collaborative environments with photographers, producers and directors.
Now that I’m back in St. Paul, I’m channeling my passion for makeup back into the world of weddings. I strive to elevate my artistry while creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for my clients and team. I show up with a smile on my face and the years of experience to ensure a smooth day.
This past wedding season has been absolutely amazing, and I’m dedicated to helping brides look and feel their best on their special day. This upcoming year I'll be focusing more on makeup than hair but I can organize a fabulous hair stylist if you'd like to package hair and makeup together.
I invite you to check out my portfolio and join me on this exciting journey in the world of makeup!
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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.
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5.0
out of 5.07 reviews
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Leah, a talented makeup artist, received glowing reviews for her work on weddings. Reviewers praised her for creating natural, glowy looks, making everyone feel beautiful and confident. Leah's attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to personalize each look were highlighted, along with her calming presence on the chaotic wedding day. Clients found her worth the investment, with some even going as far as inviting her to join the celebration. Overall, Leah's skill, positive energy, and perfectionism made her a standout favorite among wedding vendors.Review photos
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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 was 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!!
Vendor response 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
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 makeup... done! There are so many things to to think about in planning a wedding and this was the easiest!
Vendor response 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
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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 artist (!). 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.
Vendor response 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 wonderful person to have on my most important day!
Looking back, it was so worth the money!
Vendor response 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 easy 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
Vendor response 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
Madi
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!
Vendor response 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 sure 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.
Vendor response 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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