About This Vendor
Bespoke Beauty Experiences for To-Be-Wed Couples
Luminous Beauty provides professional hair styling, skincare, and makeup applications services to nearly-wed couples in Minneapolis, MN, and beyond. Betsey McKenzie, the CEO of the business and Master Esthetician, is a down-to-earth individual with a passion for matrimony occasions. She loves finding ways to enhance the natural beauty of her clients while delivering a look that matches and exceeds their expectations. A life in the beauty industry always seemed to be Betsey’s destiny, one that she continues to fulfill with great pride and ability. With over a decade of experience and counting, this pro possesses a wealth of knowledge and an extensive skill set. She is focused on taking a personalized approach to each nearly-wed individual and their unique vision. Working her magic, Betsey strives to capture that dream aesthetic that her client desires. Furthermore, this expert is continuously upskilling and learning new techniques to guarantee her customers the most up-to-date offerings. Luminous Beauty has a wide range of services to ensure its clients receive the best and most comprehensive experience possible. Pre-event offerings include spa treatments where couples can enjoy extensive pampering including facials. What’s more, trials for both hair and makeup are available and give the customer a chance to see just how talented these professionals are. Betsey and her team welcome group bookings and are more than happy to operate on-site at the wedding venue.
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Beauty Group Bookings, Hair Stylists, Hair Trials Available, Makeup, Airbrushed Makeup, Makeup Artists, Makeup Trials Available, On-Site Hair & Makeup, Spas, Facials, Waxing
Business Attributes
LGBTQ+-owned Business, Woman-owned Business
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Luminous Beauty Reviews
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Highly recommend! Everyone looked beautiful and we had a blast getting ready. Several members of our bridal party (including the bride) are part of the LGBTQ+ community, so it was amazing to have such a queer friendly team to help us get ready ...
and jam out to music with us :)
Audra did an amazing job and made me and all my attendants feel at ease on my wedding day! It was a small affair, so getting the chance to pamper my ladies was so special. She was so gracious and professional to work with. I HIGHLY recommend L...
uminous for their excellent service (she was on-time, well-prepared, and made all of us look and feel great) and reasonable pricing.
Our hair and makeup artists were amazing! They were super flexible and so quick! Would highly recommend!
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Betsy & her assistant did a wonderful job for myself and 6 bridesmaids. The makeup lasted all day! They were super flexible the day off to accommodate any last minute changes! I absolutely loved my makeup & wouldn’t have changed a thing!
Loved working with this team for my wedding day! Jessica styled our hair so effortlessly and was just a joy to work with and be around the bridal salon day-of. I’d highly recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat.
Best place in the world! My wedding makeup was amazing! It was a very natural look (that’s what I wanted since I’m not of using too much makeup) and it looked just perfect. 100% recommended💕
Betsy and her team absolutely KILLED it. We all looked so incredible and I have never felt more beautiful. A few chem peels with Betsy helped boost my confidence. So grateful for this team!
Betsey & Bridget were encouraging & supportive, and I’ve never looked as good as they made me look! They helped me feel confident and erased all of my anxieties for my event!
We had Lacey for hair and Thadd for makeup and both did an incredible job! My whole wedding had an edgy/witchy vibe that they were able to pull off for us so perfectly. Both Lacey and Thadd were easy to work with and happy to make adjustments t...
o peoples hair and makeup to fit their personal desires on how they wanted their hair or makeup to look, while still able to give their own professional opinions in a respectful way. Billing and invoicing was also as easy as it could be and I loved that I could pay for portions leading up to the wedding with a simple click of a link from an email. If I had to do my whole wedding over again I would absolutely hire Luminous!
Betsey and her team at Luminous Beauty were excellent every step of the way. Communication was prompt throughout, and the day of the whole team was prompt and worked quickly while making sure everyone in my party looked and felt amazing.
Luminous Beauty was super helpful when I reached out with a short notice request. While I didn't get to meet any other hairstylist than the one who worked our wedding day, they seem like a wonderful group!
Jessica - my hairstylist - was absolut...
ely amazing. She was so encouraging and positive through the entire process. It made the hair trial and day of go smoothly. She was able to get through seven of us by herself in four hours, plus she fixed my nearly uncurlable hair. Jessica is incredibly knowledgeable in her craft and a genuinely wonderful human.
Absolutely fantastic. I waited too long to book hair and makeup, but Luminous as able to fit myself, my sisters, mother, and one of my friends in for hair and makeup. They were amazing. They brought a whole team and all of their equipment to ou...
r hotel room which made everything so much easier. Absolutely beautiful hair and makeup. Highly recommend!
Luminous Beauty was efficient and fun to work with. They made me and my wedding party feel fabulous! They are a good value and we appreciated having a space that we could use when our venue didn't have one.
There aren’t words to describe how amazing Betsey and her team are. We had a ginormous wedding party (10 bridesmaids, flower girl, mom and MIL). Betsey and her team did hair and makeup for almost all of us and make it an absolute joy. The hair ...
and makeup looked PHENOMENAL and the experience was relaxing and fun. They made our day so incredibly special. Oh, and Betsey does amazing other services too outside of weddings. She helped with my skin before the wedding. Betsey…you are an angel. Thank you!
I hired Luminous Beauty to do makeup for my wedding. They did the bride, bridal party and groom's mother the morning of the wedding and were a joy to work with. Betsey and her team traveled on site and were ready to go at the requested time. Th...
ey are easy to work with and even finished up the wedding party early! The process went smoothly and the communication leading up to the event was helpful - they provided advice, best practices, what people should bring/expect the day of the event - and this made the wedding morning run so smoothly. Betsey and her team are gems to talk to and have in your corner the morning of your wedding.
As the bride, I appreciated having the option to purchase things a la cart. Not all my bridesmaids wanted fake lashes or airbrush so they were able to pick and choose what they wanted which was great to have. Everyone looked amazing and the overall experience was very positive.
For my wedding party, we all had different hair and different makeup, ranging from natural to goth. Betsey and her team were more than accommodating. She gave her professional opinions when needed while also providing a very friendly atmosphere...
. I would suggest Luminous Beauty to anyone. It is on the pricey side for 9 hair and makeup bridesmaids and myself, but it was worth it.
We used Luminous Beauty LLC for our wedding and they were amazing!! We had 12 ladies who needed their hair done and 7 who needed makeup. Luminous did an incredible job at doing the requested hairstyles and makeup for everyone. The hair and make...
up artists were professional, fun, and organized. Everyone was completed on time and looked AMAZING. Their prices were reasonable and the hair and makeup made it through the happy tears and the dancing. I highly recommend using them for any of your beauty needs especially on your wedding day!!
I am so glad I worked with Betsey at Luminous Beauty for hair and makeup on my wedding day. We completed a few makeup trials, where she listened to my concerns and made the changes I asked for, and she completed such a beautiful natural look fo...
r me and my girls. I received so many complements about the hair and makeup for myself and my girls. Betsey and her staff are punctual and polite. She was flexible to add additional services day-of and created a fun, relaxing environment to get ready in for my big day!
Would hire again! Betsy and team had a cozy spot downtown with designated parking, which can be hard to find. Betsy and team were friendly and fun to chat with while getting my hair and make up done. My make up and hair turned out beautiful- j...
ust what I asked for. And it stayed alllll night in the hot July heat.
We used Betsey and her team's services for my daughter's recent wedding. We were rookies at using professional make up services and she was wonderful through the entire process. She provided pre-wedding services for me, providing recommendation...
s so that I could look my best. She patiently helped my daughter figure out the perfect wedding look. Getting ready the day of the wedding was fun as she and her team helped us get ready. We all looked and felt amazing!
Luminous beauty did a fabulous job! My entire bridal party really enjoyed getting ready and loved their hair and makeup. I wasn't able to do a trail hair and makeup as I live out of state, so I was a bit nervous day of, but I showed the makeup ...
artist and hairstylist my inspiration and they did a fabulous job! I am SO happy I booked, and Betsey is so accommodating and helpful!
Audra and Grissel were amazing! They did the bridesmaids, juniors, mothers, and my bridal hair. They came right to our hotel and got everyone done ahead of schedule. Everyone absolutely LOVED their hair—every age, every texture. We had the perf...
ect morning, and I’m so glad we chose Luminous!
Our team at Availed Wedding and Event Planning worked with Betsey's team on a wedding this past weekend. They did such great work! The bride and her attendants looked fabulous all day long. When we turned all the lights on at 12:30 AM, they sti...
ll had perfect makeup! Highly recommend!
Huge thank you to Betsey and her team for all her hard work for our wedding! After seeing all the positive reviews, I'm so glad to add my five-star on. She was reasonably priced and helped make all of the bridesmaid's features pop! After an inc...
ident (unrelated to her team), she was able to quickly refresh my look before I had to go out. So impressed!
Betsey and Thad were delightful artists who made my crew look luminous! I booked a makeup service from out of state and went without a trial since we were only in town for a few days. From the very beginning, Betsey was incredibly clear regardi...
ng policies, pricing, and other logistics. She and Thad maintained a calm atmosphere during the big day and kept things light and fun. I highly recommend Luminous Beauty!
The Luminous Beauty team was a dream to work with on my wedding day! I had talked with Betsey beforehand about timelines and the team was prompt and efficient, completing hair and makeup for seven women the day of my wedding and on schedule. ...
I was so impressed with the team’s ability to see a few pictures and make each person’s vision come to life! I naturally have a lot of skin redness and was nervous it would show on my wedding day. Betsey and team addressed my concerns and worked their magic to completely cover up the redness and make sure the coverage lasted until I washed my face at the end of the night. That meant so much to me. I never felt as beautiful as I did on my wedding day, thanks to the Luminous Beauty team. I would highly recommend Luminous Beauty for your wedding or special event.
I am so thankful for Luminous Beauty, Betsey and Brad!! They helped to make my wedding day so special and made me feel gorgeous at every step. Betsey is so fun and personable, it was like having an old friend in the room with me which is exactl...
y what you need on your wedding day to help you destress and focus on having fun! Plus, I looked AMAZING when they were done with me!
They did not only my (the bride) makeup and hair, but all the bridal party, including the guys with unruly quarantine hair! Highly recommend.
We hired Luminous Beauty to do hair and makeup for our wedding last week and Betsey and her team were the best! They listened to what everyone in our party wanted but also made everyone feel so comfortable and encouraged trying something a litt...
le new. Everyone looked naturally stunning and received so many compliments from our guests. They even had a men’s package which worked perfectly for us! We cannot recommend them highly enough!
Luminous Beauty was amazing to work with! Betsey and her team are super responsive, fun, and do awesome work! We all loved our hair and makeup for the wedding!! They made our morning of getting ready super easy and fun, and I couldn't recommend...
them more! They are great at what they do, great at listening to what you want, and truly make you feel beautiful! Thank you so much Betsey and team at Luminous Beauty!!
The hairstylist and makeup artist were on time, and the space was professional. The hairstyle and makeup lasted all day long.
Betsey and her team (the amazing Grissel, Mary and Thadd) were phenomenal!! They provided on-site hair and makeup for myself, 6 bridesmaids (with fair to dark complexions), and 2 mothers day of. Everyone looked stunning! I was nervous choosing ...
a on-site team from out-of-state. After submitting an online inquiry on the Luminous Beauty website I received a phone call that day from Betsey (not a template auto-email)! All correspondence with her and her team was timely and left me with a smile - which is all a bride can ask for! Betsey made me feel comfortable and empowered as a client. Beyond happy I chose Luminous Beauty for my wedding! Highly recommend her and her team as well as doing trials before the big day! I only wish I lived in MN so I could use Luminous Beauty for other events!!
Betsey and her team are fantastic! My bridesmaids and I wanted makeup, but nothing too intense, and they did an amazing job of achieving our vision. All the makeup looked amazing and natural, and the team kept us laughing the whole time we were...
doing makeup! Betsey was also flexible with some changes and super easy to work with.
Love Betsey and her team! I've booked them multiple times, including for my wedding in October. I was so happy with my experience, and I know the other girls were, too. After my trial, I decided to change up my lip color and adjust my eye makeu...
p, and Betsey took the feedback in stride; I felt so stunning on my wedding day, and the makeup look was exactly what I envisioned. I also appreciate Betsey's professionalism and the way her team reflects that, too--we had such a good time chatting with her and her associate on the wedding day; it felt like getting makeup done by a friend. They arrived on time, finished on time, and worked efficiently while still making us feel at home while they did so. I would highly, highly recommend Betsey for any makeup, wedding or otherwise!
We were pretty late planning our wedding events, meaning I reached out to Betsey to ask about her availability less than a month in advance. I chose Luminous Beauty because of the great reviews, and I am *so* glad that I did. A few highlights/a...
spects that really stood out to me:
- Betsey able to sneak me in for day-of hair and makeup and for a trial despite being solidly booked, something that others I'd reached out to weren't able to. - Betsey herself did my makeup, while Lacey did my hair. Both are incredible at what they do: I've been a bridesmaid in a few weddings before, and those experiences were nothing compared to the service/quality of hair and makeup that I received here - I was fairly nervous/stressed because of everything going on that day, but I can say without a doubt that the 1-2 hours I spent with Betsey and Lacey were instrumental in helping me to relax and actually enjoy the experience To be honest, I could not have asked for a better experience, and I would absolutely recommend Luminous Beauty to anyone.
Betsey and her crew were FANTASTIC! Betsey and Audra were wonderful at making me beautiful for our engagement photos, while Audra and Emma rocked at getting all the ladies looking gorgeous for the wedding! Easy communication, relaxing atmospher...
e, and talent beyond amazing - THANK YOU!
They were amazing to work with, coordinated all our ladies for hair and makeup and did a phenomenal job. Highly recommend Alyssa Italiano for hair. She helped me identify issues with my now former colorist and get me to that picture perfect bri...
de status I wanted! So lovely and fun to work with. Highly recommend!!!
Luminous Beauty was incredibly professional, efficient (we had 9 bridesmaids, 2 mothers of the bride, and myself), and made everyone look and feel beautiful! Everyone loved their hair and makeup and they were fun to work with. I'd highly recomm...
end the Luminous Beauty team!
Hands down, best experience with a make up artist I’ve ever had! I got makeup done for a friend’s wedding and she generously scheduled me 3 days before. Her salon was neat and clean, like a dream set up for make up lovers. She made sure everyth...
ing was clean and sanitized and applied the make up with a skillful hand. She worked with me, gave options, and we came out with an amazing look that lasted hours into the night. It was the first time I was happy with the makeup I got done. I am South Asian so the different skin color was not an issue either. Her passion/ability shows in her work and it felt like an empowering business for women. I wish I could have her in my home town 😭
Betsy and her team with Luminous Beauty are the definition of talent and professional artists. I was married on 7/31/21 and I felt completely taken care of the day of the wedding.
In addition to hair and makeup the wedding day, I had a hair ...
and makeup trial done prior to the big day. I had a makeup trial done by another artist that I was very unhappy with so I was anxiously awaiting a different artist's input. I wanted a natural glow for my makeup that didn't hide my freckles or complexion. Betsy heard what I wanted and delivered to the utmost. I was SO thrilled with my results.
On the day of the wedding, she replicated what she had done during the trial, and her partner did my hair, which turned out beautifully as well. I loved the building that Luminous Beauty works out of as it is easy to access. I was so grateful for their experience and talent!
I got married in June and used Luminous Beauty for my bridal make up in addition to my bridesmaids. Betsey made me look gorgeous and I am so so thankful I found her after a long search. I opted for the airbrush look and I received so many compl...
iments throughout the night. I also cried during the wedding and the make up continued to look flawless. I would recommend Betsey and her team over and over again. I can't say thank you enough to these lovely ladies and I look forward to seeing Betsey again for facials! I can't say enough great things about Betsey and her team but if you're looking for make up services, look no further! They will make you so comfortable, it feels like chatting with friends and I greatly appreciated that the morning of the wedding to help with the butterflies.
I cannot even begin to express just how much I love Betsey, Lacey, and her team and how enjoyable, easy, and fun they made my entire experience. Hands down the best wedding makeup and hair experience in the greater Twin Cities. I found Luminous...
Beauty when I was a bridesmaid in my friends wedding, and Betsey and her team were so experienced, knowledgeable, and FUN, I immediacy knew I was going to book them for my upcoming wedding.
I HIGHLY recommend scheduling skin service appointments with Betsey prior to your big day. I’ve NEVER had a facial prior to talking with Betsey, but she was so supportive, caring, and effective! I expressed my skin concerns with her when I initially booked for my wedding, which were mostly driven by wearing a face mask every day at work. She suggested facials once a month leading up to my wedding, and I am SO happy I did it. Not only was my skin so smooth and clear, but my pores were basically nonexistent.
Look no further for you hair and wedding makeup artists, and ensure you book the personalized facial services leading up to your bug day!
Response from the Vendor on 08/02/2021
Heather, What an absolute joy it has been getting to know you better during your wedding prep. Thank you for trusting me with your skin and doing your part with home care. You looked positively radiant for your big day and I was so happy to be ...
there with your fantastic squad of ladies that morning. Lacey, Alice, and I had almost as much fun as you and your crew. Thank you for sharing your special day with us!
I am so happy that I hired Luminous Beauty for my wedding!! She was so fast, so fun, friendly and did exactly what each of us wanted for our makeup. I would HIGHLY recommend them for any occasion you have. Prompt and finished in record time for...
our pictures!! So beyond happy with each individual outcome!
Betsey was incredible to work with! I was a little late to the game in booking my wedding day makeup, but she was able to accommodate me. Katelyn was my makeup artist on the day of the wedding and she did a fabulous job! She made me feel comfor...
table and was able to replicate the makeup from my trial. I don’t wear a lot of makeup on a regular basis and Katelyn listened to that and made sure my makeup looked as natural as possible.
Betsey and her team did an Amazing job on my hair & make-up for my engagement photos! I looked flawless and more beautiful than I would have ever thought I could look! Thank you so much Betsey, you are a super-star in my book!
I needed my makeup done for my best friend’s wedding over Memorial Day weekend. The MUA I booked canceled on me the morning of the ceremony. But beyond the short notice, Betsy squeezed me in and made me feel like a VIP customer. I’m a black wom...
an and Betsy color matched my skin perfectly, chose complimentary colors, and listened to how I *wanted* to look. I’ve never gotten so many compliments in my life. Her assistant is so kind and everyone at her studio is professional and friendly. They’re young, hip, and well stocked in high end products. But her services didn’t break the bank! She will be the MUA I recommend forever now.
I have had my makeup done so many times for special occasions. Betsey - hands down - did the best job ever. I looked and felt amazing. She did exactly what I asked and then some.
Betsey is amazing!! If you are looking for someone who is incredibly talented, kind, & listens to you, Betsey is your go to! I will absolutely come back to Betsey for any skin care needs, makeup, and facials in the future. She practices sterile...
techniques in all her services, which for me is quite important after COVID.
Wow — Betsey and her team are fantastic! Betsey was quick with correspondence, professional, and on-time. Makeup and hair highly mirrored my inspiration photos. I would absolutely recommend Betsy and her team for wedding hair and makeup. Five ...
stars.
Betsey and her team were amazing! We planned our "covid wedding" on short notice and Betsey was very accommodating. They wore masks the entire time and disinfected every item they used. I had Luminous Beauty do hair and makeup for my mom, 3 br...
idesmaids, and me. They made the whole morning feel relaxed and did a great job with everyone! I would highly recommend!
Betsey and Grissel were PHENOMENAL. As someone who doesn't wear makeup day-to-day, I was worried about finding an artist who would make me feel comfortable with a full face of makeup on. Betsey was so kind and wonderful, and put together a grea...
t look for me that I absolutely loved. I also wanted to use my natural curly texture in my hairdo, and Grissel found a style for me that really made my curls shine. They were perfectly on time arriving, very creative in setting up the small space I had for getting ready, and finished even more quickly than anticipated. They also wore masks the whole time, making me feel very safe. I can't recommend them enough for any event makeup and hair you might need!
Betsy was amazing for makeup for my sisters wedding! She did an amazing job and knew exactly what to do for the look my sister was going for! It was also so hot the day of the wedding and Betsy made sure our make up would stay all did and it di...
d! I would 100% recommend for makeup!
Amazing ladies, make up is BEAUTIFUL, such kind people who were professional and did a great job.
Betsey and her team were amazing. I organized hair and makeup services through Luminous Beauty for myself and some of my wedding party. (Some wanted to do their hair and makeup themselves.) She was so great to answer all of my questions and wor...
k with me until I was totally comfortable and ready to book with them.
I did a lot of research on hair and makeup for weddings, and Luminous Beauty was the clear choice for both on-site hair and makeup services. They came to us well-prepared and with plenty of time to get everyone ready to go. (Also the way that she billed was totally straightforward and intuitive. No surprises and super easy to pay.)
I got to meet Betsey and the team for my hair and makeup trial (which I would absolutely recommend to any bride), and I had so much fun chatting with everyone. We worked through what I envisioned for hair and makeup, and the final product was a dream come true. I felt so beautiful on our wedding day, and my wedding party all looked amazing.
To Betsey and the team at Luminous Beauty, thank you for your hard work, excellent customer service, and commitment to quality. You helped make our wedding day the best it could be. I felt so good. :)
Betsey and her team are FANTASTIC! I worked with Betsey in the six months prior to my wedding to make my skin wedding ready. My skin was flawless for my wedding day. Betsey is so great at what she does, and really cares about you and your skin...
goals. I was nervous going into finding a makeup artist because I hate over made-up, Kim Kardashian-esque contouring BS but all of my bridesmaids looked amazing. Everyone at Luminous is so talented at highlighting natural beauty and creating a timeless look. Lacey is a hair whiz! She created the most amazing updos for all of us and made it look so easy. Also, we had so much fun hanging out with them on the morning of my wedding! Seriously. So. Much. Fun. I am so happy that I found Luminous.
Betsey and her team are AMAZING!! They were fully set up and ready to go right on time. Even more important to me as a stressed out bride on my wedding day, they were so KIND and absolute professionals in their services. My bridesmaids, flo...
wer girls, mothers of bride/groom and I all looked and felt fantastic!
Thank you so much, Luminous Beauty!
Response from the Vendor on 01/07/2020
It's always a little extra stressful for out of town brides meeting their beauty team on the wedding day, and we pride ourselves on making things as easy as possible. You and all your ladies were so laid back and wonderful and Siobahn, Trent, a...
nd I had so much fun bringing your retro beauty vision to life! Thank you for being a Luminous Beauty and best wishes for a long, healty, happy mariage ;).
I was lucky enough to have Betsey do my makeup for a couple events in Minnesota and when we decided to go to the Dominican Republic for our destination wedding I couldn’t think of anyone better! I didn’t want to trust the big day with anyone el...
se. She has a wonderful personality, is unquestionably the most talented makeup artist I’ve ever worked with and is super reliable. She did everyone’s makeup in my wedding party and everyone looked stunning. Best part is she tweaked the makeup application to each person’s liking, including my
Mom. One of the girls even commented that she looked better today than on her own wedding day! I’ve had my makeup done all over the country and Betsey is hands down the best.
Response from the Vendor on 01/07/2020
I can't even tell you how excited I was to hear you were engaged and wanted me to travel for your wedding makeup! Thank you for graciously including me in the groom's dinner and wedding day. You are an exceptional woman in all parts of your lif...
e and it has been an honor to get to know you and help you look your best for big moments!
Betsey and her team were on hand for my friend's wedding, and they made the process so fun. Everyone was professional, but approachable when discussing makeup and hair styles best for the day. They kept the atmosphere light, and extremely organ...
ized. A huge thanks for making all of us grooms gals look our best on the big day.
Side note: If Betsey recommends the fake eyelashes, you go with the fake eyelashes. She knows best!
I have been seeing Betsey for the past year and a half for her aesthetician work and she absolutely saved my skin, I wouldn't trust anyone else with my face. Her team recently did the makeup for my sister's wedding and it was wonderful. They we...
re so professional, helpful and of course it looked amazing.
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2019
It's been so great getting to know you and your sister and help you both on your journeys to clear skin. I'm so happy that I was able to do be at Claire's wedding with your whole family and help everyone get extra gorgeous with makeup! Thank yo...
u for putting in the hard work and staying on top of your treatment protocol to keep your skin looking amazing. And, of course, thank you for letting future couples know about your experience with Luminous Beauty. -Betsey
Just, WOW! Betsey and here team were an absolute dream to work with from the very start. I know close to nothing about makeup, and she made sure I was comfortable through every step of the process. She was always prompt in her responses - even ...
if you send her a novel of an email changing nearly everything you thought you wanted after you got home from the trial 😅. The day of the wedding all of my bridal party looked and FELT amazing, and she even stayed much later than she had to when my mom decided to add on so lashes last minute. Thank you for making me feel like absolute royalty!
THIS IS WHO YOU WANT! We had two makeup artist back out on us a week before the wedding and Bestey and her team were able to fit us in and make our day absolutely amazing. They are the professionals you want handling such an important part of y...
our day, and I would recommend them to anyone. If you are reading this book them, seriously you can't make a better choice!
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2019
I'm so sorry you had two makeup artists flake out on you and so happy we were able to have the opportunity to be there on your big day. It was great getting to meet you and your fiance at the trial run and I'm so happy he was feeling much bette...
r by the wedding day. Best wishes for finishing your Masters and starting your married life! - Betsey
I was so grateful to find Betsey and her team! My initial hair and make-up artist fell through at the very last minute and Betsey was so warm and accommodating when I reached out to see if she was available on my wedding day. The salon space is...
incredible—so cute and fun! Betsey and her staff were kind, reassuring, and patient with the three busy children that accompanied us. We just got our wedding pictures back this past weekend and I cannot believe how great my hair and makeup looked and how well they lasted all day! I would recommend Luminous Beauty to anyone who needs or wants to look their best for any occasion.
Betsy and her team are amazing. They gently guided me to accepting their suggestions for makeup that brought out my best features. And so much fun! Professional and tasteful, I highly recommend Luminous Beauty.
Betsey and her team were WONDERFUL! I would highly recommend Luminous beauty for your wedding day make-up and hair!!
Betsey is so much more than just a makeup artist. She is a magical wizard. I first met Betsey in September 2017 when I was a bridesmaid in a wedding and she was the Makeup Artist. I had HORRIBLE acne, and despite that Betsey made me look beauti...
ful, but then suggested she could actually HELP my acne (She's a master esthetician too)! Since then, Betsey has saved my skin and my acne is 95% gone. I knew when I eventually got engaged and married, I couldn't do it without Betsey there (yes I did plan my wedding date around her availability)! I had an early morning wedding, and Betsey & her assistant were there waiting for the doors to open to get us going right on time. I knew when I arrived the morning of with a few blemishes on my face, I didn't need to worry because she'd take care of me like she always does. Her team did full eyes, lashes and airbrush for my mom and I - plus she did eyes and lashes for my 4 bridesmaids. She listened to what each of us wanted and executed perfectly. My eyes popped, but I still looked like me - which was so important on my wedding day! We were all done with time to spare and she was cleaned up and gone like she'd never even been there. I'd 1000% recommend Betsey to any bride for makeup, and any person with acne for her skincare expertise!
Betsey is hands down the most talented, smart, dedicated artist who goes above and beyond for her clients. I had the honor of her doing my makeup for a wedding in the Dominican this summer - and I'm from Minnesota - so I know NOTHING about humi...
d makeup techniques - but Betsey made sure everyone in the bridal party looked amazing from the first pictures to the last dance. She took the time to get to know me and ask about how I wear my makeup typically so that I didn't feel overwhelmed by the whole process. I truly felt beautiful. Thank you Betsey!
Betsey and her team did an amazing job on makeup for our group. Our makeup looked perfect on everyone and ranged from slightly smokey to a more natural look. My sister was the bride and was quite pleased with her results. She was nervous about ...
the airbrush because she never wears makeup, but once it was complete she felt beautiful and loved it. The team was professional and thorough in their approach and we loved the ability to add on (airbrush, lashes, etc.) SAME DAY which was really convenient! Thanks Betsey & team!!
I had a makeup lesson with Betsey before my friend's wedding. As a bridesmaid in the wedding, I chose to do my own make up for their special day. However, at the time, I owned minimal product and had few skills to create a look that was a littl...
e more "wow" than my every day routine. As a result, I scheduled a makeup lesson with Betsey about 3 weeks before the wedding day.
Betsey was patient as I asked questions and learned more about the techniques, tools and high quality products she was using. As someone who prefers to use vegan and cruelty free products, she went out of her way to research brands and shop for products before my lesson that respected my values. Betsey was passionate and fun throughout the entire lesson and followed up with me afterwards with further product recommendations. She made me feel so comfortable and confident!
On the day of, I was fully confident in my makeup skills and was able to create a beautiful look. I now use the skills she taught me and products she recommended for formal dinners and special events. I'm SO glad I chose to have a makeup lesson with Betsey- truly a fantastic experience!!
Betsy did an amazing job on my wedding makeup! She was great at communicating and very quick to respond from the moment I first contacted her! I received compliments all night long on my beautiful makeup! I would highly recommend her!!
Betsey made me look like a 1940s babe. I’ve never looked better. She was a dream and I look absolutely stunning
I can't say enough about Betsy! From the start, her response time, willingness to answer questions, and ability to create a vision that I was looking for as a bride was amazing. I had a trial and liked the makeup then, but on the day of decided...
I wanted something a little different. I said what I wanted and she goes, yep got it! & I was completely in love with it. My entire wedding party & my mom all got makeup done, and they all looked phenomenal. Trent, Siobahn, and Betsy were timely, professional, supportive, and incredible makeup artists!!
We used Betsey and her team for my daughter’s July wedding and they were awesome! All the gals looked beautiful and natural, lashes were customized and on-point, and she was so sweet and helpful! She gave us make-up tips we could use at home....
The airbrush make-up lasted through the heat yet looked natural. Love Luminous Beauty and Betsey!!!
Luminous Beauty was absolutely amazing to work with! I was planning a wedding in 90 days and Betsey responded very quickly to my inquiry and was thankfully able to do my make up! I never wear make up so she did a very subtle natural look that...
was beautiful! Less than two weeks before the wedding, there was a change and I needed to find someone to do hair for the wedding. I contacted Betsey immediately and she solved my problem within half an hour by getting in touch with her team. I have thin hair and my hair looked thick at my wedding which made me so happy. I would recommend Luminous Beauty to everyone! It was the best experience and I felt beautiful on my wedding day!
Betsy and her crew were amazing! thank you for making my wedding perfect. Betsy was wonderful in communication from day one. She always responded to me quick , answered all my questions and was so pleasant. She is an artist ! and very reliable....
I hope other brides find you! They will love You!
Thank you for giving me good tips in makeup too!
Betsey is an absolute joy to work with. On top of being kind, encouraging, knowledgeable, and fun to talk to, she is also exceptionally professional, accommodating, prompt, and talented beyond words. As a girl who rarely wears makeup, she very ...
graciously taught me a plethora of makeup application tips and tricks while allowing me the opportunity to experiment with variations of the bridal look I was envisioning during our trial run. On the day of the wedding, Betsey arrived early and was ready to rock as soon as my large bridal party and I arrived - she even accommodated my mom's request for help with her own makeup last-minute! All of my girls and I sincerely appreciated how confident, beautiful, and comfortable Betsey made us feel as she worked her magic, and as the worried bride who was running a bit behind schedule, she also helped me stay calm and collected as my nerves kicked in for the first time that day. I admire Betsey for her incredible personality and skill. She is truly a master of her art, and any bride would be so lucky to work with her. :)
The absolute best. I went to 3 bridal makeup trials and she was by far and away the best. She came to our venue and was so delightful, positive, and did stunning work. The makeup lasted all day - WITHOUT having to reapply anything. I didn't...
even have to use power on my oily skin. Unreal. She ended up doing 8 of us for my wedding plus a few extras for lashes! People kept seeing what she had done and we added in people to get their makeup as well. She was so gracious and efficient everyone was able to get theirs done. It made my day so fun and beautiful.
Betsey is an exceptional professional and human being. Makeup is not in my comfort zone, and I needed help to learn how to apply makeup, to purchase it, and learn how to make my own look. She empowered me to feel confident and worthy of enjoyin...
g makeup as much as the next person! I cannot speak to the level of gratitude I feel for her generosity and services. Thank you Betsey❤
Thank you, Betsey and Grissel, ever so much for making me feel special on our wedding! Cheers, you are the best.
Betsey is the greatest! First she did my make up when I was the maid of honor at my sister's wedding, then she did my make up for my own wedding in December. I do not wear make up in my everyday life but both times the make up was 100% me an...
d I felt beautiful! She also taught me a very helpful breathing technique when I was nervous before my own wedding. She is genuinely good company and very professional. Her team of artists also did a great job with my hair and my girls' hair and make up! I would definitely recommend Betsey and her team.
Response from the Vendor on 02/19/2019
Katie, we absolutely love working with you, your family, and all of your friends. You are such wonderful, joyful, and fun women and we could not have enjoyed helping you all get ready for your wedding day anymore. I'm so glad the box breathing ...
helped! You look so radiant and happy in your wedding photos, thank you for sharing and for letting us be a part of your special day ;).
I loved working with Luminous Beauty for the hair and makeup for my wedding! Betsey and co were very friendly and attentive to detail. They had lots of recommendations for me as I had my trial. All the ladies in the bridal party looked wonderfu...
l! Luminous came to my parents house as requested to get us ready and they were very timely. It was such a nice touch to let the flower girl get lip gloss just like the big girls! The assistance with my veil was also greatly appreciated. I highly recommend this company to anyone in need of hair and makeup!
Lela and her team were awesome!! I felt and looked beautiful on my big day! However, I wish I had just gone through Lela because Luminous Beauty will upcharge you for EVERYTHING and they’re sneaky about it. I got an almost $200 bill AFTER my we...
dding (when I had already paid them nearly $1500) for false eyelashes and airbrushing. They, of course, mentioned these up charges in their contracts so I can’t take legal action, but NOTHING was mentioned on the day of services to ANYONE! Me, my bridesmaids, no one understood that eyelashes and airbrushing were extra services. So, be warned!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2018
Rachel, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We are sorry that you had this experience. We greatly appreciate knowing about any issues in order to take the necessary steps to change our procedures so our future brides will not ha...
ve the same problem.
Betsey and her team are amazing! I have never felt more beautiful. The whole team is personable and made everyone feel comfortable and beautiful. They are professional and fast! Completed 9 full faces of make up in 3.5 hours!
I am very happy I chose Luminous Beauty for my wedding hair and make-up. I have pixie cut and I liked that Betsy had a dedicated option for us brides with short hair. Alison did my make up and my bridesmaids' as well as my mother's and mother ...
in law's. She listened to what every one wanted and made sure that the final result was perfect for everyone. I particularly liked the flexibility, when one in my party asked to have additional services done. I liked the numerous pictures of before and after on their website to have an idea of what they can do. Luminous Beauty was very professional, they were at the hotel right on time and made sure to stick to the schedule which lifted a weight from my shoulders. Bottom line, I felt gorgeous and confident walking down the aisle.
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2018
It was so wonderful to meet you and I'm so happy that you looked and felt amazing on your big day! I'm always a little sad when I don't get to work with brides directly but I know they are in great hands with my fantastic team. Thanks so much f...
or choosing to work with us and we wish you a lifetime of happiness!
Betsey was a lot of fun to work with. She and her team were right on time the day of the wedding and were professional and quick with their services and clean up. I would definitely book with her again.
Betsey is AMAZING and SO KIND! She did such a wonderful job on my Bridal Makeup for my wedding in August. All of the bridesmaids, mothers, and I were very pleased and impressed with all of our makeup done by Betsey and her team members Mary, an...
d Trent!! Thanks for making us all feel so pretty! :)
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2018
Tabitha, we had an amazing time with you and all you ladies! Thank you for letting us help you get extra gorgeous for the big day. You look positively radiant in your pics and I'm so glad you loved your makeup.
Betsey and her team were absolutely FABULOUS. Betsey was great with communication and extremely flexible with timing. We did our trail make up run the night before the rehearsal dinner and it was perfect. Her and her team were at our VRBO brigh...
t and early to help our bridal party get ready. I was so pleased with how accommodating they were to our requests. I LOVED the natural look and the fact that the make up lasted all day. We started at 6AM and partied until beyond midnight and it looked just as amazing into the night as the start of the morning. I would highly recommend airbrush and the mink lashes :) Thank you BetseyyyyY!
Absolutely the best, I looked years younger!
Betsey and the entire Luminous Beauty team was absolutely fabulous! Everything from the wedding trail to the actual wedding day was perfection. Her team traveled to Wisconsin for my big day and they were there right on time. Leading up to the w...
edding Betsey communicated with me from everything about my face regimen to the actual logistics. I HIGHLY recommend Luminous Beauty.
Amazing makeup artist!! Loved my eye makeup. I felt beautiful on my wedding day.
Betsey and her team did give of take 15 people for my wedding last weekend. They arrived right on time just as I knew they would and stayed way ahead of schedule. They were willing to start girls early if they were ready but were really chill a...
nd willing to wait too. They are the calming factor you need on your day! They do absolutely amazing work and all of my girls loved their hair and makeup! I found Betsey because she replied so quickly when I was looking for engagement hair and makeup and I loved her so much then I canceled my other salon I was going to use in Rochester and booked her and I am SO glad I did. Everyone says hair and makeup is the most unreliable vendor for a wedding but with Betsey and her team they will be your MOST reliable!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/13/2018
Ann,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for being an awesome bride! You and all of your ladies were so relaxed and prepared it was a breeze for us to get everyone ready ahead of schedule. It was so much fun for us to be a part of helpin...
g you look extra gorgeous for every aspect of your wedding and I can't wait to see your amazing photos. Thank you for letting us share in your happiness ;).
-Betsey
Oh man, do I ever love Betsey. I stumbled upon her company while doing research of the Best of the Knot for hair/makeup, and I was SO impressed by her before/after photos of clients with acne and older clients. They looked so much brighter and ...
happier after she had worked with them, which was exactly the vibe I was looking for. I have difficult skin, too, and it was important to me to work with a makeup artist who could handle any issues I might be having on the wedding day.
After meeting with Betsey, I booked her for my wedding and raved to everyone who would listen about how excited I was about her. This led my cousin to book Betsey for her wedding, and my first experience having my makeup done with her was fantastic. At my bridal makeup trial, my skin was particularly out of whack, and Betsey recommended some products that changed everything (anyone who has seen her skin knows how INCREDIBLE it is!). By my wedding day, my skin looked great, and the makeup she did was perfect. I felt like the best possible version of myself. Betsey is kind, she takes suggestion well, and her true goal is to make the bride and the rest of the bridal party feel as gorgeous as possible. Her team is friendly, they're prompt, they're professional--let's be honest; they're perfect. As soon as I have another fancy event coming up, she'll be the first call on my list for makeup. My only regret is that I won't see her again sooner!
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2018
Carly, you are my dream bride because you are so organized, know what you like, and are just a wonderful person all around. Being with you on your wedding journey has been an absolute joy! I look forward to seeing you throughout the special eve...
nts in your life ;).
Betsey of Luminous Beauty assisted me with makeup for a Gilligan's Island-themed party at Psycho Suzi's, a Tiki bar in Minneapolis, to celebrate our wedding (I dressed up as Ginger, and my husband dressed as Gilligan!) I was nervous; I usually...
feel uncomfortable and out of place in beauty salons and with stylists; but Besey put me immediately at ease, and magically transformed my plain, everyday face into a perfect 1960's glamour-puss look perfect for Ginger, complete with eyeliner and false eyelashes! After a relaxing and fun session with Betsey, I walked into the party feeling transformed and like a movie star! Our friends and my new husband were knocked out, and we had a really fun and silly party, with half of our friends dressed up as characters from the show. If I ever need to feel beautiful again, I know just who can help. I would not hesitate to hire Betsey to help with wedding makeup or to look lovely for a photo shoot - she is masterful, and also just a kind and lovely person.
Response from the Vendor on 02/21/2018
M., I can't tell you how much fun it was to help you step into the role of Ginger for your wedding celebration! It was an absolute blast getting to meet you and hear about your amazing love story and fabulous Ground Hog's Day wedding. People li...
ke you are what keeps me excited about my job and grateful that I can bring joy to others through my work. Thank you for the kind words ;). You are such a fun, fierce, and accomplished woman and I wish you and your new hubby all the happiness in the years to come.
Betsey did my makeup for my engagement photos and will be doing my wedding makeup! I am so happy with the results! Everything looked beautiful, and she was very responsive to the recommendations I had. She also understood that I don't usually w...
ear makeup and didn't go overboard!
Betsey and her team did a great job! Most of the women in the wedding party don't wear make-up on a daily basis, and with an outdoor venue we were hoping for a natural look. Everyone looked great and the make-up stayed on all day!
Betsey and the Luminous Beauty team are talented, professional and fun. I am a photographer and have worked with them for years and cannot recommend them enough. If you want your pictures to turn out well, hire this team.
Betsey is amazing! She can give you any look you are going for and she will make you feel amazing. I wouldnt recommend anyone but her team!
Betsey did my makeup for my wedding trial and Lacey did my hair and both were stunning Ive never been happier!
Loved Betsey and her team. They were early and organized. They did makeup for 9 of us and got us all done on time and looking SO good. She used clean brushes on all of us, which we were all very happy about. The bride paid for us to get our eye...
s done and we had the option to add lashes and a full face. I have acne and paid for the full face and was beyond happy with the way it turned out. Betsey took into consideration each person's makeup request, then dialed it in to best fit our face and structure. Would 110% book her again!
Betsey and her team are absolutely wonderful! They are fast and efficient without compromising their quality. They are also great at making bridesmaids look uniform and matched while still complimenting all skin tones and face shapes. Above and...
beyond amazing! Plus they are all super fun to work with and will keep your day light and entertaining!
Was really surprise of the quality of make up and hair style. They took me last minute without any warning and they did a wonderful job.
Contact Info for Luminous Beauty
100 W Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN | Greater Twin Cities and Beyond
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Betsey McKenzie
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Betsey McKenzie is a seasoned makeup artist of over 15 years, including 7 years as a MAC artist and manager, and has worked with thousands of faces. She is also an Internationally Licensed Esthetician and holds a BA in the Psychology of Beauty. This means that your experience will be custom tailored for your skin, needs, and preferences. Betsey prides herself on offering superior expertise and service so you can relax and enjoy the experience of a professional makeup application. She continuously educates herself on the latest trends and techniques so you can always put your best face forward
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