About this vendor
Makeup by Lucas is a wedding cosmetic artist based in the Charlotte, Asheville area, in Morganton, NC; however, he is used to traveling to many destinations to help beautiful clients everywhere. Lucas is passionate about creating an elevated natural glam experience for you on your special day. He is completely committed to helping you create your dream look, highlighting your natural features, and making you feel “you but better.” This is not to say Lucas isn’t your artist if you desire a more intense glam look, as well. He has spent the last 13 years in NYC perfecting his craft and is fully confident in executing whatever dream look you desire.
Lucas graduated from makeup and design school and has been diligently building his portfolio since moving to New York at age 18. He treasures the connection formed between him and clients who are preparing to celebrate the most special day of their lives. Lucas understands the importance of customization for each makeup look and is invigorated by collaborating with clients on designs that express their own personal style.
Makeup by Lucas offers trial services, which are essential for anyone celebrating a momentous occasion like their wedding. Here, you can work alongside Lucas to design a look that truly complements your natural beauty and has longevity for the duration of your event. Lucas offers both one-on-one packages and group sessions for those who wish to give their wedding entourage the star treatment. As a completely mobile artist, Lucas can deliver his services wherever you choose to prepare.
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Beauty
- Makeup
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
Business Attributes
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2023.2022.
Best of Weddings
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Lucas was amazing!! Before the wedding he responded so quickly and was able to work with my hair stylist to create a schedule for the day. The day of he was so kind and funny and m...
ade me feel so beautiful! He stayed and touched me up after the ceremony while taking photos and then sent me pictures he had taken behind the scenes. 10/10 would recommend!!!
I cannot recommend Lucas enough—he is truly the dream wedding makeup artist! I had been following his work for ages and knew immediately that I had to book him for my big day. His ...
talent is unmatched, and he has an incredible ability to enhance natural beauty while making you feel absolutely glamorous.
From the very start, he was extremely communicative and helpful, making the entire process seamless. He assisted with scheduling, gave amazing recommendations for my bridal makeup look, and made sure every detail was perfect. I did a trial with him for my bridal shower, and the makeup was flawless—I knew I was in the best hands for my wedding day.
On the big day, he went above and beyond. My makeup barely budged, even after hours of photos in Central Park and dancing all night! Plus, he stayed for touch-ups, ensuring I looked picture-perfect at every moment. Beyond his incredible skills, he is one of the kindest, funniest, and most uplifting people to have around on such a special day. He was the ultimate hype man, capturing tons of behind-the-scenes moments that I’ll cherish forever.
If you’re looking for a wedding makeup artist who is not only insanely talented but also a joy to be around, look no further than Lucas. He made me feel like the most beautiful version of myself, and I’m forever grateful!
Lucas is PHENOMENAL! I had the best experience working with Lucas for my wedding. Lucas is amazing at makeup, and embracing natural beauty. He made me glow all day long at my weddi...
ng!! My Mom and bridesmaids loved his work, too. Lucas is the sweetest and so professional. He also treated me like a queen the entire day of my wedding. I am even now doing a makeup lesson with Lucas : ) I would highly, highly recommend Lucas for your makeup needs!!!
I'm so happy that I chose to work with Lucas for both my rehearsal dinner and wedding!!! Not only does he do flawless makeup, but he also has the best energy and made me feel like ...
the most beautiful bride. He particularly saved the day when I was still recovering from a bad facial prior to my rehearsal dinner...his calming attitude and amazing makeup skills were just what I needed! 10/10 recommend!
Lucas has been my favorite makeup artist to date. For a girl who does not wear too much face makeup, Lucas made me comfortable and truly delivered on an elevated, but natural glam ...
look for my wedding. Nonetheless, he is warm, personable, and fun to get ready with. My sister & crew were all very happy with their looks.
Lucas is absolutely a dream to work with. I am typically a no-makeup person and wanted to look and feel like myself on my wedding day. Not only did Lucas deliver the world's best g...
lam that made me feel so beyond beautiful, he was fun, kind, and full of suggestions and advice that made the day even better. Several of my family members got their make-up done by him, and every single one was obsessed with the outcome. Lucas was timely, communicative, responsible, generous, and a true delight. I cannot sing his praises enough. Run don't walk to book him!
I recently had the pleasure of working with Lucas for my wedding, and I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions I made.
From our first consultation, he made me feel com...
pletely at ease and truly listened to my vision.
What stood out the most was his warm personality and professionalism. It felt more like hanging out with a friend/family member than a typical appointment.
On the big day, I was blown away by the final look! I’ve never felt so confident and beautiful. The makeup was flawless and lasted all day, even through hours of dancing. Lucas has a remarkable talent for enhancing natural beauty while making sure you feel like the best version of yourself.
If you’re looking for a talented makeup artist who genuinely cares about their clients, Lucas is your guy!
Lucas, thank you for helping to make my wedding day unforgettable! I hope to work with you again soon.
Book Lucas!!! He was the first vendor I booked after seeing he did a friend's wedding years prior. She looked beautiful, but like herself, something I didn't know was possible with...
wedding makeup. And you could see her freckles! Between booking him and my wedding date I saw he did multiple friends' weddings and was able to deliver the same "you but better" look. He was easy to work with and patient during my trial. On the day of he was an absolute delight to have in the house. He brought the energy and laughs when we needed it, and then was a calming presence in the minutes before I put my dress on. He also did a great job with my mom and mother in law's makeup without them doing a trial. I will be looking for more excuses to book Lucas and you should be too! And book early!!
Lucas is incredible. Absolutely incredible. He is who you need on your day. Not only will he make you look abso-freaking-lutley beautiful but he is the person you want by your side...
during these moments. His energy keeps things so fun and he really makes you feel like a celebrity. He’s so attentive, during my photos he could tell that I was getting hot and was there with a fan and offering me a glass of water which he absolutely didn’t need to but he’s just that good. I’m telling you he’s what I remember most about my wedding - book him now!!!
Run, don't walk to go book Lucas for any and all your glam needs! Lucas is truly unparalleled in being both an incredible makeup artist for a 'you but better' look and being the ul...
timate hype person for your big day!! If you're looking for non stop fun and looking absolutely flawless the day of your wedding, Lucas is your guy. My friends and family are still raving about him and how gorgeous he made us all look and feel. I also highly recommend keeping him through your ceremony - those touch ups are key to keeping you absolutely perfect all day long!!!! I can't wait to book him again for future glam needs!!
I literally don’t even know where to begin when raving about Lucas, but PLEASE HAVE HIM DO YOUR WEDDING MAKEUP!!! Not only did Lucas do my makeup so beautifully, while making me fe...
el like an elevated version of my natural self (which was very important to me), and not only did it stay on for 10 hours while I sweated and danced my face off, but he made the entire getting ready process so fun and amazing. He’s a joy to be around and has the best personality, and had my entire wedding party giggling all morning. Then, I had him stay for touch ups for 4 hours while we did our pre-wedding photos (highly recommend) - he followed us around, constantly touched up my face if I started to sweat (it was 80 degrees on 10/28), helped hold my bouquet, and even snapped some unreal portrait photos and videos of my entire wedding party - all without me asking him to. Even my dad, who knows nothing about makeup, can’t stop talking about Lucas. THANK YOU LUCAS!!!
Literally obsessed with Lucas and could not recommend him more. Not only did he absolutely nail the look I was going for, he helped me feel comfortable, relaxed, and happy all day ...
— even when my mom accidentally knocked her mimosa into his bronzers. I'm usually a little nervous getting my makeup done since I still want to feel like "me," but during both my trial and wedding day, Lucas made me feel like the most beautiful version of myself. He stayed for touchups (highly recommend!) and it was the best having him with me all afternoon. Lucas has an amazing, fun, and warm energy, and all of my friends love him, too. If Lucas is open for your wedding day, consider yourself lucky and book him STAT!
Lucas is the absolute BEST! I eloped in Central Park and my makeup was stunning and exactly what I asked for. I wanted a natural look that was elevated since it was my wedding day,...
and it was perfect. He also did my mom's makeup, and it was done so beautifully that my mother-in-law who was originally not planning to get hers done asked him if he could do hers as well. He really is so talented, and I highly recommend him. He is also just a really fun and nice person to have around on any occasion!
Trust me when I say there is no one better than Lucas. Not only is he extremely talented but he is a true joy to be around. I did many make up trials and I am super particular. I w...
anted a natural/glow-y, dewy look and he killed it. I did my trial the night I had another wedding to go to and my make up stayed on until 3 AM. He is that good!!! Do not look any further, I will save you the time and money on trials. Every single person in my wedding party was also raving about him and it is clear why. Just look at all of his positive reviews. THANK YOU Lucas for making me feel incredible on my wedding day. You are beyond talented and any bride that has the opportunity to work with you is lucky! I hope to work with you again very soon <3
I saw a wedding at our venue (Gather Greene in upstate New York) a few years ago and basically wanted to *be* the bride. The closest thing I could get was her makeup artist, who wa...
s incredible to work with from start to finish. Lucas is a shining light, and a great, positive personality to have around on your big day. Though it’s easy to forget, weddings are about so much more than aesthetics, but looking beautiful is so much a part of feeling beautiful on a day like this, and Lucas helped me and my whole family feel like our best selves all day and night. And I’m talking ALL day and night. We got married on a *very* hot, humid August day, and there were multiple times I felt like I was going to become a puddle on the floor. But you wouldn’t know that looking at me in the mirror or the pictures my friends and family took throughout the day (can’t wait to get the professional shots back!!). I look flawless, even standing next to a roaring fire on a 90 degree night. My mom told me yesterday that if she were able to do her makeup the way Lucas and his assistant did it, she might even start wearing makeup! And I can attest that my mother looked more beautiful than I’ve ever seen. This last year or so Lucas has gotten a lot of press on his work, and I couldn’t be happier to see such success for such a kind and talented person. You won’t regret booking Lucas for your big day.
Lucas is the absolute best! He did my makeup for an engagement shoot and for my wedding. Not only is he an amazing makeup artist, but he is so fun to be around. He feels like your ...
best friend and makes you so comfortable. He is incredibly talented at making you look like an elevated version of yourself. He can achieve a natural look that still looks glamorous. He is perfect for wedding parties too because he is great with all ages, all my girls, my mom and mother in law looked incredible!
As someone who doesn't wear a lot of makeup on a day-to-day basis, I was nervous to look too overdone or not like myself. Lucas was able to capture me but in an elevated way. My ma...
keup was somehow flawless and also the lightest makeup I've ever gotten done. Lucas is not only one of the most talented makeup artists, but he is the presence you want on your wedding day. He felt like one of the group, and the whole bridal party felt stunning and comfortable. My Dad had bumped his head the day before the wedding, and Lucas even jumped in to help him cover up the cut. I'm already trying to get more events on my calendar so I have an excuse to hire him again. Highly, highly recommend.
I would give Lucas 100 stars if I could - he is the best. He made me feel and look like the prettiest bride - he was so incredible that people still talk about mine and my moms ma...
keup from my wedding. Lucas also has such an innate sweetness and brings a calming and positive energy which I truly believe every bride needs on her wedding day. Every bride needs Lucas!!
Lucas is an absolute gem! He is super communicative throughout the process and makes sure to tie his expertise with your desired look to make you look like an elevated version of y...
ourself on your wedding. He is also just such an amazing person that having him be with you during such a nerve inducing day is a plus. I felt like I was getting ready with a friend and my family loved him too. I cannot recommend him enough!!!
I had a makeup trial with Lucas for my bachelorette party and immediately booked him for my wedding. His makeup application was flawless and I truly felt my best. He listened perfe...
ctly to all of my preferences about my makeup and my look and executed exactly what I wanted (but a million times better). Lucas was also so much fun to work with and really contributed to making me feel special on both occasions! My whole family still talks about how much they love him. I cannot recommend him highly enough!!!
Lucas has been doing my makeup for special events for years so it was a no brainer who was doing my makeup for my wedding! He really makes you feel great, relaxed and beautiful and...
he’s so fun to be around. I trust him so much - we don’t even have to discuss a ton what I want he just gets it, and that’s such an amazing feeling to know you have one less thing to worry about on your special day. Wouldn’t recommend anyone else!
Lucas was truly the BEST person to have start our wedding day! His energy lit up the room and my partner and I both felt as if we had been friends with him for years! He’s incredi...
bly professional, was on time (and actually early), set up swiftly, and had everything ready to go. We didn’t feel rushed or pressured at all, and he took the time to make sure we both loved our looks :) He’s so skilled in all types of makeup styles and truly wants you to be happy! I’d recommend Lucas for any event, he’s so inclusive, warm, and inviting. Can’t wait to see him again soon when back in NYC!
Lucas was so nice and professional! Everything was so clean and he couldnt have been kinder. He truly listened to what I wanted while still being the professional in the room. High...
ly recommend!!!
If you want your wedding day makeup to be EXACTLY what you want, BEAUTIFULLY DONE, with the MOST amazing person, hire Lucas! Lucas made the day so easy and stress free. Lucas did t...
he makeup for my entire bridal party and made every girl feel like the most beautiful versions of themselves. Lucas is an incredibly talented artist with a broad range of skills. I watched him listen to each woman that day, consult them about their concerns/desires, and artfully and perfectly deliver what they asked for. I was lucky enough to have Lucas for the entire day to do touch ups and give me a whole new makeup look for my second outfit. I cannot recommend Lucas enough!
My sister got engaged a few months after I got married and one of the first things I said to her was ‘did you check if Lucas is free yet?’. Lucas is incredible at his job and was o...
ne of the best vendors I worked with. He did make up for me as well as my six bridesmaids, mom and mother-in-law and everyone was so happy and confident with how they looked on the day. I would recommend booking in for a trial with Lucas before your wedding/event so you can talk through looks and discuss different options. He really listens to what you want and is super talented. I was definitely nervous about looking overly done up or not like myself but he worked his magic and made me look (and feel) amazing on my wedding day. Aside from being a complete pro, Lucas is a joy to be around and his energy is infectious. We had so much fun getting ready with him and his team in the morning and my friends, mom and mother-in-law couldn’t stop raving about him in the days that followed. Book Lucas if he is available! He is a total gem.
Lucas is the absolute best! I started working with him 2 years before my wedding and he brought my bridal vision to life. Lucas also brought 2 of the most talented make up artists ...
to join him on my wedding day to focus on the rest of the bridal party, everyone looked absolutely incredible. In addition to my wedding day, Lucas did my makeup for my bridal shower and rehearsal dinner, creating unique and different looks for each event. Not only is he talents but he is punctual, professional and all around a total sweetheart. Cannot wait to work with him for future events again!
I met Lucas 2 weeks before my wedding when I was a bridesmaid in my brother’s wedding. I already had another MUA booked but once I saw the final product I basically begged him to d...
o my makeup on my wedding day. You don’t know it, but Lucas is the person you NEED in your life on your wedding day. Not only is he extremely talented, he absolutely a breath of fresh air. Calms down all stress, makes you laugh and gives you the look you truly want. I wish I could give him more stars. Once you meet him, you’ll be hooked.
Lucas is so much more than just an amazing makeup artist. As a bride, one of the most important things I wanted to create on the morning of my wedding was positive vibes and energy...
. Lucas is THE BEST vibe! He’s funny and charming and makes the moment so much fun! His energy is electric and his artistry speaks for it self. Hire him! You won’t regret it!
Lucas was amazing!! He listened to exactly what I wanted throughout the whole process from my trial to day of my wedding. Not only is he great at what he does-- my makeup looked s...
o natural (which is what I wanted)-- but he is the life of the party and just made getting ready with my bridesmaids that much more fun. Day of he also ended up staying through my pictures so he could touch me up right up until my ceremony. Could not recommend him enough! 10 stars if I could!!
Lucas is the most talented makeup artist i've ever had the pleasure of working with. As soon as I met him during my trial, we clicked. It was the perfect fit. He understood exactly...
what I wanted for the day of my wedding without me having to explain myself over and over again like other artists I had trials with. I knew right then and there that he was the one for the job. Lucas did my makeup for both my engagement shoot and my wedding in Brooklyn. Everyone LOVED him and were so happy with the work he did. He is an artist in every sense of the word and his attention to detail is like no other. Lucas truly cares about the bride and isn't just all about business, which you definitely see a lot of when it comes to wedding planning. He wants you to be comfortable, happy, and he'll do whatever he can to make the process easier on you. Lucas wasn't just my makeup artist for my wedding, I can now say that i've gained a new great friend that I will continue to have a relationship with for years to come! Savannah Brides, you would be foolish not to pick Lucas as your makeup artist. We love you Lucas and you will be sorely missed in NY! xoxox
Lucas is such a talented artist! We met on a personal level in NYC – I literally flew him into Key West for my sister's wedding (he's that good). Going to miss him dearly in NYC bu...
t have no doubt he's going to be one of the best wedding makeup artists in Savannah. Perfect for any big day or event, especially a wedding!
Love love love Lucas! As soon as I went in for my trial I knew he was the one. He did an amazing job at my wedding. Not only was the make up flawless but he makes you feel so comfo...
rtable with his energy. He really listened to what I wanted and did just that. He's fun, he's professional and relatable. I stayed in touch with him after the wedding which I think speaks volumes. If I needed anything, I'd fly him in. The best!
I was so lucky to have had Lucas as my makeup artist for my wedding! He was amazing. During the trial we discussed my thoughts/vision and he knew immediately how to proceed and he ...
nailed it! He was able to capture the exact look I wanted--I could not have been happier. Beyond being a talented artist, he is a wonderful person. He brings such positive energy, while also being super fun and hilarious. They call him the 'bride whisperer' for a reason--he can handle any situation, from the most stressful to the most ridiculous. I can't say enough about how amazing Lucas is!
I've worked with Lucas on countless photo shoots. His work is the best I've seen on camera and in person. Every photographer thanks him for his kind work. In addition to the brides...
I have refereed to him. They got back in touch with me to thank me for sending him to them! I am so touched by that! Over the past 2 years of working with Lucas, I doubt I will ever find a better bridal and event makeup artist. In addition to his amazing work, his personality is warm and welcoming. He can truly get along with anyone, all while making them glow from inside and out. He's the best. Without a doubt. Very very dependable.
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