5 out of 5 stars and 38 reviews
5
(38)Best of Weddings (1x).Sacramento Valley, Tahoe, Bay Area, Napa valley
About this vendor
Hello, and thank you for stopping by! My name is Susie, and I have been specializing in weddings, engagement, showers & special events for 7+ years. I worked for MAC for 13 years which had really shown me best techniques for all skin tones, shapes, and types. My mission on your special day, is to make you feel the best version of yourself. With wedding season being in such high demand, weekend dates do fill up quickly, inquire within to secure your date!
Details
Beauty
- Beauty Group Bookings
- Makeup
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
- On-Site Hair & Makeup
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
5
out of 5.038 reviews
Review photos
Showing slide number 1 out of 4
- Top reviews
- Newest first
- Oldest first
- Highest rated
- Lowest rated
Sort by
I am SO beyond glad I found Susie. She is a true gem. She was so fun to work with from the beginning and was so dedicated throughout the process. My trail day was seriously so much fun with her and Noelle Radosevich (highly recommend working with her as well) and I knew in my heart she was perfect.
Come my wedding day, she truly added so much to the getting ready process. Her vibrant energy and fun personality was a joy to be around and I am so glad I had her. We honestly all became friends by the end of the process. She literally turned me into a bridal queen, I can never look at my make up the same after that. She is truly magic and I was obsessed. Hire Susie, you will not be disappointed in the slightest.
Working with Susie and her team for my Napa wedding was the best decision I made. From our first meeting for the preview, Susie was incredibly warm and reassuring. Her skill and knowledge in makeup was evident as she expertly tailored every detail to my preferences.
On the big day, Susie and her team fit right in with my bridesmaids, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. My bridal makeup was flawless and survived the intense 100+ degree heat without a hitch. My bridesmaids were also thrilled with their looks and even picked up some valuable tips from Susie for their own upcoming events.
If you're in search of a standout bridal makeup artist, Susie and her team are exceptional—highly recommended!
If you are getting married in Northern California, do yourself a favor and book the amazing Susie to be your makeup artist. Emphasis on the artist, Susie is a true expert in her craft. Not only is she beyond professional, she’s such a personable, funny, and a calming presence! I booked Susie from Los Angeles and flew up to Northern California for my makeup trial. She was flexible in my limited timing and gave me a relaxing reprieve during a jam-packed weekend of trials/tastings. Susie made me a true partner in the makeup process, pausing often to get my input. After the best trial glam I could ever imagine, I knew Susie was going to knock it out of the park for the wedding day! She took the time in the weeks following the trial and leading up to the wedding to check in with me to determine if I had any changes to the makeup vision. And on the wedding day, Susie showed up with it still dark outside, bright-eyed and positive to support the makeup of myself, 8 bridesmaids, and my mom. WOW! She was diligent and routine with getting through each person, and stayed meticulously on schedule. If I remember correctly, I think we were even finished ahead of schedule? Plus, our makeup all looked fantastic and stayed all night long through eating, champagne, and dancing! Susie is a gem, she’s truly an amazing talent and a bright light. Thank you so much Susie for making my wedding glam so perfect!
I LOVED Susie!! She's absolutely amazing! I met her a long time ago for my sister's wedding and knew from that day on that I would want her to be my makeup artist at my own wedding. She was free for my day, yay!!! I can't tell you how excited I was for that. Susie is amazing at what she does and goes above and beyond! She's a beautiful person inside and out. All of my girls just loved her too! Thank you, Susie!!
Susie took care of the beauty for me, my family and my best girlfriends on my special day.
Her patience, professionalism and energy is EVERYTHING.
She’s a true light. From waiting until I cried my eyes out with the gift from my husband to making last minute adjustments with ease. She is honestly amazing and I could not have asked for a better person to spend my morning with before I married the love of my life.
Throughout the entire process: booking, figuring out pricing with travel, trial at her adorable home studio and finally the big day, she has had the most incredible communication. I found her work online and connected immediately. The entire process was so stress FREE. Looking our best on the big day was honestly the last of my worries because of her professionalism and caring heart!
I can’t say enough about her!
MUST HIRE!!!! Susie is not only the absolute kindest person you'll ever meet, but she is even better at makeup. I can't even explain how happy I am with Susie's work. She is truly an artist, and she knows how to make every woman look good...even for those who don't normally wear makeup. She is worth every single penny. It's worth checking Susie's availability before you book your venue wedding date...she's that good.
LOOK NO FURTHER - Susie is the ABSOLUTE BEST. Susie was the make-up artist on our wedding day. First of all, she is so talented and she really listens to each person’s requests. My maid of honor barely wears make-up and Susie did such a great job of glamming her up but making sure she still felt like herself. My make-up lasted all night, I was amazed! Susie is punctual and she stays on time. She also is so kind and has a genuine interest in getting to know everyone she meets on such a personal level. My bridesmaids still talk about Susie! She is simply the best.
I did not have a bridal party so Susie played the dual role of makeup artist & bridesmaid for the day. Not only did she do an immaculate job on my makeup, she made sure I stayed hydrated, she guided me through taking care of a wedding day blemish (classic!) and she even helped me pick out my earrings last minute! (I brought several options and needed help deciding). She made my mother and aunt feel their absolute best too. She is extremely talented and pleasant to work with. You will not regret hiring Susie for your wedding day.
Susie is amazing! She is sweet, thoughtful, communicative and of course a fantastic MUA. She not only listened to every wish I had for my wedding day, she made each of my bridesmaids feel so special. Every one of my bridesmaids mentioned to me that their experience with Susie was the best MUA experience they have ever had. She would be an amazing addition to any special occasion. <3
Susie is an absolute JOY to work with! Not only is she so amazing at her craft but she truly is one of the sweetest humans I’ve ever met. Anyone would be lucky to have her partake in making you look BEAUTIFUL on your special day and/or any occasion! You truly won’t be disappointed in going with Susie! I look forward to using her for future events :)
If you’re questioning whether to book Susie for your wedding makeup (or any for that matter), DO IT! I was so nervous to book with someone I didn’t know, because my wedding day was such a big deal, but she calmed ALL my nerves. She is seriously the sweetest person and not only made my make-up dreams come true but she made me feel so comfortable on my wedding day which is so important! She gave me exactly what I asked for and even gave great recommendations when I didn’t know what I wanted. You will not regret working with Susie. Seriously, do it. :)
I hired Susie for my wedding day and holy cow, she was the best. I wanted my wedding make up to be super natural but still glamorous and she nailed it. She also is such a sweetheart - her and her team on the day-of made me and my bridesmaids feel SO special. She blended in so well with my friend group and we had so much fun just chatting all morning. Her energy made my morning-of so special.
I was also a little worried about timing since I had 11 people getting their make up done, and it was no problem. She did such a great job keeping everything on time and everyone looked amazing. Very grateful for Susie - if you're looking for a make up artist in the Sac / Tahoe area, look no further. Just do it. 10/10 recommend!!!
Susie was an absolute dream to work with! I say “work” loosely because it was truly a fun, relaxed, stress free, and AMAZING experience! Susie is sweet, funny, personable, the list goes on. She listened to my requests but also elevated my vision into the most beautiful version of myself. My bridesmaids all raved about their makeup as well and all looked beautiful. I felt confident, beautiful, and sexy on my wedding day! I feel like I truly gained a friend from this experience and highly recommend Susie!!!
I honestly cannot say enough about how amazing Susie is. She is genuinely the sweetest person and a true artist. I used her for my engagement photos as well as my wedding. My makeup was perfect each time. The day of my wedding she made me and my bridal party feel beautiful. She was fun and sweet and made sure each girl had their make up done as they wanted. Even with all the happy tears at my wedding my make up didn't budge! My make up was perfect without looking or feeling heavy. I even slept in it and the following day it still looked brand new. She is THE BEST! I highly recommend her!
Susie is the absolute BEST! I could not have asked for a better person to spend the day getting ready for my wedding with. Susie is not only the sweetest person in the world, but she is unbelievably talented at what she does. I had one of bridesmaids ask if it would be ok for her to do her own makeup before my wedding...that quickly changed after she saw my first bridesmaids makeup. They all had their makeup done and were amazed. Every one of them came up to me numerous times saying "Wow! She is amazing." She made us look absolutely gorgeous and my mother and mother-in-law were blown away. Susie is truly a gem.
I am so happy I chose Susie for my wedding day! She was so sweet and fun, and she helped to make me and my bridal party feel comfortable and relaxed on the big day. She also made sure we were are all super happy with our makeup, which was really easy since she did such a fabulous job!
Susie is amazing! I'm normally someone who doesn't wear a ton of makeup and I was a little hesitant to get my makeup professionally done for my wedding however, Susie was so kind and open to any of my suggestions that she made me feel instantly comfortable. What I loved most is that on my big day, Susie made me look like the best most elevated version of myself which I'm forever thankful for. If she's free for your wedding, I totally recommend you snag her!
This girl is the best! She is so fun and easy to communicate with! She definitely makes sure you feel your best and most beautiful on our big day! I would recommend this girl to everyone and anyone looking for a makeup artist! Thank you so much Susie for being the best!! ❤️❤️
Susie was absolutely amazing to work with! She did makeup for our Team Holiday Photo and our makeup was flawless. I highly recommend her, she is also fun and sweet and a pleasure to spend time with :)
I can't imagine my wedding day without Susie! She is punctual, professional, and super sweet! From the moment I met Susie, I just knew that she was the one! I felt like she was an old friend. She makes sure to take all of your ideas and skin routines into consideration before she starts your makeup. On the day of the wedding, she made sure that my bridal party and I looked AMAZING! Once you sit on her chair, you know she is going to take care of you! She makes the entire experience so comfortable and fun! My bridal party received so many compliments on their makeup! Everyone also loved my makeup and it lasted all night long! I didn't want to remove it in the end!
Thanks, Susie!
Susie is hands down THE BEST!
I have gotten the opportunity to work with her twice now... once as a bridesmaid and then for my own wedding.
She is so easy going and genuinely friendly... she ensures that you get the look you have in mind while also offering suggestions or adjustments. She was timely and had great communication.
I love that when you look in the mirror when she's finished that you still look like YOU, just the best, most put together version of you.
I can't recommend Susie enough!
Susie is by far one of the absolute sweetest people I’ve ever met. she was professional, brought her own make up chair even to our venue! She was early for us and took our wedding on even after already having a wedding that morning! She did amazing. My favorite thing she did was eyeshadow but she did great with it all! I would highly recommend her for any event you want to feel gorgeous for ♥️
Susie is amazing. She made my look perfect for my big day and is as sweet as can be!
Susie was a treat to work with. She is timely (she was already set up before our wedding party showed up!). She was accommodating as I changed the number of women needing makeup throughout my planning process, and she was sweet as candy. She took my vision and ran with it, and the end result was better than I ever could have imagined. You will not be disappointed!
I couldn’t imagine my wedding without Susie and her amazing pal Bridget. I’ve never felt more beautiful. Susie treated every single one of us like we were her best girlfriends. We were ahead of schedule al day which any bride should know day of time is precious and being ahead of schedule was the best thing! She’s reasonably priced, honestly she should charge more. If you need someone who will make you look like the most beautiful version of yourself choose Susie and ask for Bridget to do your hair. Susie thank you for the amazing day, hope to see you soon!
Susie was a doll! She was very understanding of what all of the girls wanted to be done and if they had no clue- she helped with ideas. Wouldn't have wanted anyone else for my special day!
Susie did a great job on my makeup, I felt so beautiful on my wedding day! She also gave amazing referrals that helped make my day even better. Bridget (hair) was an amazing referral!
Susie was amazing from the very first email we exchanged, down to my wedding day. She was super organized and made sure I still felt like “the best version of myself” my bridesmaids looked stunning and she really made my day feel organized! I am so happy I found her and can’t wait to find another reason to get my makeup done!
There are not enough words to describe how fantastic Susie is. She is professional, kind and extremely talented. Even via e-mail, I knew Susie was an absolute gem. I am incredibly thankful to my wedding planner for suggesting her and would highly recommend her to any bride looking for a makeup artist in the Sacramento/Bay/Tahoe area. Susie traveled to Lake Tahoe for my wedding this past week and was able to capture the unique beauty of each of my bridesmaids and my mother. We are so happy we chose Susie and will definitely find a reason to work with her again!
Susie is AMAZING!!! She was so great at communicating the whole way with me, she even organized my hair and makeup timeline to make my day run so smooth and easy (this was SO helpful) and truly made me feel like the best version of myself, which is exactly she said she aimed to do. I highly recommend Susie for your big day!!
Susie was the absolute sweetest! I got married in Tahoe, and finding someone to do my makeup was nearly impossible. I was having a hard time convincing myself to hire anyone in the Tahoe/Reno area because of their makeup style and their pricing! Susie was much more affordable and in my opinion more talented than those in the area. Even easier to contact and communicate with!
We were not disappointed. She did an incredible job! She did my makeup, mother in law, and three bridesmaids and we all were so in awe. Her technique was flawless, and we all felt absolutely glamorous.
Thank you so much Susie! Such a sweet soul with amazing talent!!!
Susie was SO awesome, quick, and made my day super organized and fun! She even accommodated extra people and still got us done on time. I would 100% recommend her for your special day, AND my makeup looked beyond what I imagined it would.
There is a reason Susie has five stars across the board! She has an incredible ability to bring out the BEST in each and every person. She did the makeup for my wedding, and not only did I feel beautiful, she made my mom and all of my bridesmaids look absolutely GORGEOUS -- I mean, WOW!!! Everyone looked truly stunning; the makeup looked classic, flawless, and natural -- no "makeup masks" with Susie. :) The makeup lasted all day long, even after lots of happy tears and breakin it down on the dance floor for hours. :) Her talent is undeniable, but what also makes Susie so special is her kind, sweet, thoughtful demeanor. She is a wonderful person who will make you feel so special and relaxed throughout the entire process. She's organized, helpful, and always goes the extra mile. If you want the best of the best, hire Susie!!!
Susie was such a pleasure to work with, I was lucky to be able to book such talent for my reception. She came as a recommendation from my hair stylist, I could not be happier with her services. She is sweet, friendly and fun. She will make you look beautiful for your big day and really works to know exactly what the client wants. I cannot thank her enough!
Susie is amazing and sooo sweet! She was flexible, and went above and beyond by accommodating more family members than originally discussed hours before the wedding. Susie really made my friends and family feel beautiful and special. I highly reccomend her!
Susie is perfection! My bridesmaids, family members, and myself all looked gorgeous. Susie was punctual, organized, and had a great attitude! She used wonderful products that didn’t irritate our skin or run or come off all day- and we cried A LOT! All of us looked stunning without looking overly made up. Susie’s talented skills really came through. So grateful we had her! Thank you, Susie! And thank you to our fabulous hair stylist, Bridget Kasper, for recommending her! The PERFECT beauty team! Would love to work with you two again someday! Xo
I inquired with MANY makeup artists, and couldn't find the right fit for my wedding day. I really didn't want my girls to do their own makeup, but I was starting to consider it. Finally, I was scrolling through Shines Photography and saw this beautiful photo of a bride: natural, pretty tones, even... stunning! I tracked down the makeup artist which was Miss Susie Castilone!! She's as sweet in email and she is in person! She was great at communicating, and on right on time. Susie rocked her way through all my bridesmaids, and everyone LOVED their makeup. She is more than a vendor, she has become a friend and I refer her to everyone!!! You will not regret booking Susie.
Susie is just the sweetest and she was wonderful to work with! She took the time to perfect my wedding makeup so it was exactly the look I was going for! I have never felt more beautiful! Susie is amazingly talented and I would highly recommend her!
Contact
Sacramento Valley, Tahoe, Bay Area, Napa valley
Makeup by Susie
Makeup by Susie's photos