Melanie was very communicative and professional. Working with her was lovely. Due to an unforeseen change in my event I had to make different arrangements. Melanie was understanding and helpful through the process.
Lindsay N.
5.0
Melanie and her assistant, Maya, were a wonderful add to our wedding day team of rockstar vendors! The whole process with Melanie was simple and easy - from initial booking through to day-of -, communication was timely and clear, and the day-of energy was calming. Myself, the mothers, and all bridesmaids were really happy with their makeup and all felt *beautiful* for the big day ahead.
Julia K.
5.0
About this vendor
Melanie
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Melanie Hart Narbutis is a wedding beauty company operating out of Chesterton, Indiana, and Southwest Michigan with weekly appearances in Chicago and its suburbs. Professional makeup artist Melanie delights in making clients' dreams come to life. She specializes in natural looks that are subtle and sophisticated. The key to her approach is customizing each makeover to suit her clients' wishes.
As your wedding makeup artist, Melanie will gauge your skin tone and your natural features, getting a feel for your natural beauty and desired wedding look. She loves staying on top of the latest techniques and trends and is consistently inspired by each individual client before her! No two weddings are the same, and this pro gives every nearlywed the gold star treatment from start to finish.
You can connect with Melanie Hart Narbutis and learn more about her wedding services. Melanie offers wedding previews and consultations so that you can tease out your desired look with her help and expertise. Wedding parties and mothers-of-the-couple can also avail of wedding day makeup with Melanie. She offers false-lash applications and allows for added time to ensure that everyone is relaxed and ready for the cameras!
Woman-owned Business
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Beauty Group Bookings
Hair Stylists
Hair Trials Available
Makeup
Airbrushed Makeup
Eyelash Extensions
Makeup Artists
Makeup Trials Available
On-Site Hair & Makeup
Spas
Facials
Tanning
Spray Tan
Teeth Whitening
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Meet the team
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Melanie
Owner
Bridal makeup has been my absolute favorite for twenty two years!
I have years of experience as a National makeup artist with Yves Saint Laurent, as the resident artist with Blue Dress Barn in Michigan and the beauty director at Neapolitan Collection in Winnetka, Illinois.
Makeup that makes each woman happy is always my goal. I started in NYC where I learned that wedding makeup is all about love.
My aim will always be full service for each bridal couple. Beginning with the first trial through the wedding day finishing touches!
Janet Peterson
makeup artist
Janet is a Columbia University makeup program grad. With 20 years of Bridal makeup experience and a very calm demeanor, any bridal party would be lucky to sit in her chair.
Reviews
4.8
out of 5.0
18 reviews
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The makeup artist and assistant were professional, communicative, and calming from consultation through the wedding day. They created natural, customized, long-lasting looks for the bride, mothers, and bridesmaids using high-quality products, and even helped with last-minute needs. Reviewers highly recommend their attentive, adaptable service.
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Bethany G
1.0
6/15/2026
I had 2 disappointing experiences with Melanie. My first trial I had a completely different shade than my skin tone and was told she has to buy something for my 'ivory' skin tone. ...
My eyeliner was extremely smudged and the mascara was falling to the under of my eyes without even have not left the appointment. She then forgot the setting spray. I felt pressured to give the deposit which was my fault. We had a second trial where again she kept saying she needed to buy products for my 'ivory' skin tone. She wiped off product, didnt reprep the skin than put new stuff right on. I left there cakey, streaky, and looked awful. Her brushes seemed dirty, she used the same mascara tube for everyone I assume because there was no extra spoolie. She also used her hands for everything besides eyeshadow and the lip liner brush. I wouldnt recommend this so called MUA. If I could give 0 stars I would.
Response from Melanie Narbutis MUA on 06/17/2026
Thank you for your feedback. I regret that the experience did not meet your expectations.
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To be clear. My brushes are cleaned every day. I supply fresh mascara to each person and give them away. My apologies if by not using a spoolie you did not realize this. I use my hands on dry skin area and clean in between, but since I only did one person with you, just you, perhaps you did not notice.
I wanted the best for you and your skin and ordered new skincare just for you after the last trial, even though I am not in the business of selling it.
My sincerest apologies. Please let me know if I can do anything that would help you feel better about the dissappointing trials.
Warmest regards.
Lindsay N
5.0
6/23/2025
Melanie was very communicative and professional. Working with her was lovely. Due to an unforeseen change in my event I had to make different arrangements. Melanie was understan...
ding and helpful through the process.
Any questions?
Julia K
5.0
2/16/2025
Melanie and her assistant, Maya, were a wonderful add to our wedding day team of rockstar vendors! The whole process with Melanie was simple and easy - from initial booking through...
to day-of -, communication was timely and clear, and the day-of energy was calming. Myself, the mothers, and all bridesmaids were really happy with their makeup and all felt *beautiful* for the big day ahead.
Ashley H
5.0
12/18/2024
I had the pleasure of working with Melanie for my wedding, and I can confidently say she is a true gem in the beauty industry. Her professionalism and expertise was apparent from o...
ur initial consultation to the final touches on my big day. What struck me most was Melanie's adaptability and calming presence as I am often very indecisive.
The quality of Melanie's makeup brand was equally impressive. Her products not only looked beautiful but felt comfortable on my skin throughout the entire wedding! I was so impressed that I've incorporated her products into my daily routine :)
Terres P
5.0
10/04/2024
Melanie and her team where wonderful to work with. They really took the time to get to know me and my style. I really appreciate how much they did to make me feel beautiful and con...
fident on my big day. From hair to makeup, they made not only myself feel beautiful but my mom and 5 bridesmaids as well. They are thoughtful and extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend their services to any brides looking.
Response from Melanie Narbutis MUA on 10/07/2024
Thank you Terres! Victoria, Becky and I really enjoyed you and your wedding party!
The ele...
gant, fresh and beautiful look suits you!
I will always think of you when I use Millcreek Wilde lipstick.
Wishing you and your husband much happiness!
Holly W
5.0
8/09/2024
Melanie was the makeup artist for our family wedding in Park City Utah last weekend. She does an incredible job of making each person feel and look amazing. Her professionalism sho...
ws through in all her work starting with communication all the way through the wedding day. The bride,our new daughter in law was thrilled with her look for her wedding day. Beautiful, natural and stunning. Melanie takes the time to understand and know the person and is able to create a custom look for everyone. My mother’s and my makeup created by Melanie were just what we wanted and we felt so pretty! Melanie is a true artist and such a pleasure to work with. Top notch experience all the way around.
Jenny W
5.0
5/12/2024
I worked with Melanie for both my engagement and wedding photos and she was absolutely amazing! She is so kind, attentive to detail, and dedicated to her work. She reviewed my phot...
os beforehand and we came up with personalized makeup plans for each photo session. I felt so beautiful for the engagement photoshoot and on my wedding day! She also did my mom and sister's makeup and they both looked amazing. I would recommend Melanie as an excellent makeup artist to any person!
Response from Melanie Narbutis MUA on 05/12/2024
Thank you for your kind words! You made everything so fun and easy Jenny with your natural...
beauty and happiness. I will never forget you saying "Mom, you are hot!"
All the best!
Melanie
Nicole M
5.0
5/08/2024
Melanie was so attentive and encouraging. My makeup was perfect as was my bridesmaids and maid of honor. We were all pleased. She keeps you at ease and makes you look and feel abso...
lutely beautiful!
Response from Melanie Narbutis MUA on 05/12/2024
Thank you so very much Nicole! There was a lot of love in that hotel suite on your wedding...
day! So many beauties, it made my work a pleasure. I am honored by your kind words. Wishing you and Erin all the best !
Jackie N
5.0
3/13/2024
Melanie was so great to work with and she does such beautiful work. I'm glad that I have her to refer my clients to.
Katherine M
5.0
10/29/2023
Melanie did a fantastic job for makeup for my wedding. She was so incredibly sweet and made everyone feel beautiful for the big day. She knows how to really bring out everyone's be...
autiful features and make you feel amazing. She is so kind and helpful. My hair stylist canceled a month before the wedding and she hopped on the phone to help me find a replacement fast! I cannot recommend her enough for any makeup needs!
Sarah O
5.0
8/13/2023
I absolutely loved working with Melanie and her assistant, Victoria, for my wedding!! We had a total of 11 people get makeup done and EVERYONE loved the end results. Melanie heard ...
my vision and ran with it, giving long lasting and beautiful results! Not to mention, Melanie and Victoria were just such fun to be around and helped keep the atmosphere as stress-free as possible.
Response from Melanie Narbutis MUA on 08/27/2023
Thank you Sarah!
We loved working with your family so very much! You were a beautiful bri...
de and we with you and your husband the absolute best! (we will always have "big ole honkin lashes" ) Mel and Vic
Erika D
5.0
8/11/2023
Melanie made me feel so comfortable and heard. She really listened to what I wanted and did even better than I could have imagined! She took my Pinterest board and made it come to ...
life all while being very easy to work with. She made me feel super at ease and relax for my trail and on my wedding day! She went above and beyond!
Response from Melanie Narbutis MUA on 08/27/2023
Oh Erika,
Thank you! and ty for being one of the most chill and naturally beautiful bri...
des ever! Wishing you and Trey the absolute best in your new life together! Melanie
Jennifer L
5.0
10/20/2022
Melanie did my makeup for my wedding and did an amazing job! As a woman who does not usually wear a lot of makeup, I wanted a look that was natural and still looked like me, but wa...
s glamorous enough for my special day. Melanie delivered exactly what I was looking for! I highly recommend her!
Response from Melanie Narbutis MUA on 08/27/2023
Hi Jennifer!
So happy that you loved the natural but glam makeup and I so appreciate your...
kind words:)
Thank you so much!
bri s
5.0
10/03/2022
Melanie did my makeup for Homecoming. She did an amazing job and did the exact look I wanted. She was very sociable and I was beyond pleased!
Charlotte P
5.0
9/21/2022
Melanie,
Did my makeup for my Bat Mitzvah, she also did my mom’s makeup as well as my two aunts. We all had so much fun and Melanie made us all look so beautiful. I was nervous for...
my Bat Mitzvah but Melanie was very calm and helped me be too. ❤️
Jackie B
5.0
9/20/2022
Melanie has been AMAZING during this process. I had my first trial recently, and she took the time to perfect the look that I was dreaming of. She took the time to understand exa...
ctly what I was looking for, paid attention to details that I didn't even think of, and made me feel beautiful! All of the colors that she picked worked perfectly together, and she went above and beyond to costimize products for me. The makeup that she used matched my skin perfectly and felt amazing on my skin. I'm so excited to have her do my makeup for my special day! 💗
Response from Melanie Narbutis MUA on 08/27/2023
YOU have to be one of my favorite brides of all time! Thank you for everything.
Wishing yo...
u the best!
Elena G
5.0
10/01/2019
Melanie has amazing talent and knowledge when it comes to make up, brands, technique and uses quality items. Melanie was able to look at the pictures I provided and reproduce them ...
in a natural way. Melanie was even flexible in scheduling the trial so I could use it for my engagement photos. Everyone loved their make up and giving a tube of the lipstick used is such an amazing option so my bridesmaids could touch up all day! I felt stunning on my wedding day thanks to Melanie and her team and it held up even in the heat of an outdoor August wedding!
Response from Melanie Narbutis MUA on 08/27/2023
Elena
Love looking at your wedding photos to this day. Congratulations on the new baby to...
o!
Sara M
5.0
8/14/2018
Melanie was great to work with and her pricing was very reasonable. Her calm personality put me at ease throughout the wedding process.
Response from Melanie Narbutis MUA on 08/27/2023
Thank you Sara!! Your beauty is all over my website still... hoping that you are happy and...
