Marvin Alexander Bridal

r doing an extensive online search and reaching out to many makeup artists, I was lucky enough to get a response from Marvin. Marvin was extremely responsive from the beginning and immediately came across as extremely positive and energetic. We scheduled a consultation and I explained my very simple vision for makeup. During the consultation, I felt like I was talking to a friend. He was so bubbly, funny, and overall delightful. Upon speaking to him, I felt extremely secure and knew that I was making the right decision in retaining his services. Marvin is the utmost professional and extremely transparent. I found his pricing to be extremely reasonable and there were no hidden fees. Additionally, Marvin truly listened to me and respected me. He was never pushy. When I told him that I did not want to do a trial session (because of cost and I wanted a very simple look, and fully trusted his vision), he at no point became pushy. There are some makeup artists that refuse to service you without a trial, but Marvin respected my wishes. He actually emphasized, that no matter what, he was going to make me look beautiful. His confidence made me feel so comforted and affirmed that I was in good hands. We did my makeup onsite in my family apartment in the Bronx, another reason why his service was absolutely excellent. He arrived a few minutes before the scheduled time to set up, which was truly appreciated. I ended up booking makeup for my sister and mother, and makeup and hair for myself. He started with my mom, then sister, and ended with me, which was great since it allowed for my makeup and hair to be as fresh as possible. He was so kind to my entire family. Additionally, I want to note that as a woman of color, specifically a Black woman, Marvin truly takes a culturally competent approach to hair and makeup. When I told him that I was going to be doing clip-ons to have a blowout look, Marvin suggested a hair company that are experts with textured hair and ended up blending perfectly with mine. This is an example of the expertise and cultural sensitivity that Marvin displays. He not only made me feel extremely beautiful on my special day, but helped my mom (who barely ever gets makeup done) and sister also feel as confident, which was just as important to me. Before turning this into a full dissertation, I just want to conclude by saying that Marvin is an artist. He is a force of nature, a talent, and exudes positivity, joyfulness, and love. He made my wedding day extremely memorable and special. So many people complimented me on my hair and makeup. Marvin also was so thoughtful and sent me a card post-wedding, congratulating me on the nuptials. His attention to details is truly amazing. I hope that he continues to have a successful career, as merited. Thank you Marvin for making my day so special! If anyone is reading this review, please do not hesitate to reach out to Marvin and book him for your special day, which he will only make more magical!

ecommend on all aspects!

artist and hairdresser. Marvin makes it so much easier to make the final decision for your hair and makeup. He listens to your ideas, pays attention to your personality and wedding vibes and guides you through the process. I loved that he was willing to stay with me until the reception. He traveled all the way to my venue and made sure my bridal party and I were picture perfect. Even my other vendors were impressed with his dedication and work! If you want to feel confident and beautiful on your big day, don't hesitate to work with Marvin.