About this vendor
Makeup by Alby is a wedding makeup artistry company based in Washington, DC. This creative will strive to have you looking and feeling amazing for your momentous occasion. Owner Alby specializes in elegant and natural makeup looks and will endeavor to provide top-notch service to you and your wedding party.
Ever since Alby was a young girl she always knew that she had a keen passion for art and showing off her creativity. After high school, she attended college and graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree in Fashion & Design. From there, she honed her skills and delved into the world of beauty by getting her first job in the industry in 2010. Now with over a decade of experience, Alby takes great pride in her work of creating looks for clients, no matter their style.
Makeup by Alby is proud to offer on-site makeup services to meet their clients' unique needs. From natural glowy looks to smokey eyes, this stylist has experience creating an array of looks. With her fun-loving attitude and passion for weddings, she aims to create a relaxing environment for her clients to enjoy.
Details
Beauty
- Makeup
- Eyelash Extensions
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
- On-Site Hair & Makeup
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
2023 'Best of Weddings'
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4.6
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The hair and makeup team was absolutely incredible! I went into the process with only a general idea of what I wanted and just a couple of inspiration photos, but they immediately ...
understood my vision and brought it to life even more beautifully than I could have imagined.
They listened to me, made thoughtful recommendations, and created a look that felt glamorous and elevated while still making me feel completely like myself. They truly went above and beyond, and I felt absolutely fabulous, confident, and gorgeous on the most important day.
They were also incredibly flexible when one of my bridesmaids couldn’t arrive until later than planned. The team adjusted the schedule without hesitation, completed everything promptly, and executed every look perfectly without making anyone feel rushed or stressed.
The entire team was talented, professional, warm, and calming, which made getting ready such an enjoyable and stress-free part of the wedding day. My final look was flawless, lasted throughout the entire celebration, and looked amazing both in person and in photos. I am so grateful for the care and attention they gave me and my entire bridal party and could not recommend them more highly!
Both my trial and day of makeup were incredible! I ended up asking to change a few things on the wedding day and Alby was able to make those adjustments in the moment. Everything w...
as perfect! My makeup stayed the whole afternoon until midnight when I finally accepted that I needed to take it off to go to bed. I felt so dang gorgeous! We made some tweaks to my bun for the day of and I loved how much bigger we were able to go with a bun donut. It held the whole night! Obsessed and already thinking of when I may need a HMUA in the future.
Please read before signing a contract with Alby!
I did a trial with Alby, and she did a great job. However, after signing the contract in 10 months before my wedding, she emailed ...
me in 8 months later saying that she was unavailable for my wedding date. I had to find an alternative hair and makeup artist 2 months before my wedding. AND she refused to refund my deposit, despite her cancelling. Further, she was rude and unprofessional regarding her cancellation and contract breach.
I wish someone had warned me of her practices before I signed her contract for my wedding!
I have never felt more beautiful and comfortable in my own skin until having Alby complete my wedding look. She creates magic with make up, but it's never too much. I felt natural,...
but elevated and the best version of myself. My makeup was weightless, which was amazing for all day wear. Even after getting caught in a thunderstorm and dancing all night, my look was still FLAWLESS for the after party. Aside from the make up, I really enjoyed working with Alby because she is so sweet! She is easy to talk to and you really feel how much she wants to make you feel your best. I can't wait til I have the opportunity to work with her again for other events.
I can’t tell you enough how awesome and amazing Alby is! She was on top of everything, extremely professional, and so much fun to work with! As someone who does not wear make up sh...
e made me feel SO BEAUTIFUL! I felt like myself but better !! I can go on and on about how talented she is at makeup, do yourself a favor and hire her for your wedding!
Alby is amazing! I had a bridal make up trial with a different vendor originally that was a bit too much and too heavy for my liking and didn’t make me feel like myself. I have nev...
er had my make up professionally done before and was very worried I wouldn’t be able to find a make up artist who could execute was I was looking for (myself just elevated). Alby understood EXACTLY what I was looking for and made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day! I got countless compliments on how beautiful and perfect my make up looked all night! I highly recommend booking her for your wedding or special event! Thank you again, Alby!!
Alby did a fantastic job on my make up for my wedding. I wanted my make up to look old hollywood with a bold red lip and thats exactly what she did! It was beautiful! I would defin...
itely recommend her to anyone looking for a makeup artist! She’s absolutely Superb!
Loved my makeup look for my sister's wedding, it was settle but stunning and very flattering to my features! My sister's makeup was flawless and really think it'll stand the test o...
f time when we look back at our pictures! Highly recommend, you book her if you are a bride or guest!
I looooove Alby! Her work is outstanding! I have been working with her for the past 3 years or so and she’s the only I’ve use for my photo shoots. Always on time, always flawless!...
My husband loves how she does my make up and hair and that means a lot to me. Even my photographer likes it.
Alby is simply amazing and talented!
She made my wife and mother in law feel so comfortable during her trial it was an excellent experience. She genuinely listened to my wife’s nee...
ds and wants. It was such a joy to work with her. Her attention to detail and wonderful eye for color is unmatched. Made my wife makeup and skin look flawless. Alby went above and beyond for my wife. My wife received so many compliments! Throughout our communication with her, she was so knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. She is flexible and so easy to work with. On the wedding day, Alby executed flawlessly all five bridesmaids, my mom, my mother in law, and my wife with a calm and collective attitude. Alby is incredibly talented and did such a phenomenal job that we still hire her today for family pictures and special events. Without any hesitation I would highly recommend Alby!
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