Melissa Tomfohrde Makeup

ewing and debating on a makeup artist. I found Melissa and it just clicked. I loved her website and editorial work she had done. She is professional, extremely communicative and just great at wedding makeup. I have the most annoyingly sensitive (and pale!) skin. Melissa had a game plan, and made the makeup work for exactly what my skin could tolerate and what would really suit my personality and vibe. Highly recommend!

h a fun pop of color in the lips!Not only is she extremely talented but she has the sweetest personality that makes you instantly feel comfortable and special. It was such a privilege to have the opportunity to work with her!

recommend!

mment that we looked like sisters... my mom is 60!! Melissa does such an amazing job, she is professional, she is timely, she sticks to her schedule and comes prepared. I got so many compliments of how my makeup looked beautiful and natural and not too gaudy. Everyone she did makeup for looked sooo beautiful despite a rainy day!

e day of the wedding. The day of the wedding was flawless, she showed me my make up and it was perfect and exactly how I wanted it to be! If you’re as picky as I am and worried about your makeup being just right for your wedding day, go with Melissa! You won’t be disappointed!

eel special and knew exactly what products would look great on my skin. I highly recommend Melissa for any event!

ement photos...which worked out so well! On the day of my wedding, she was such a calming presence for me. Her voice is extremely relaxing, and I really appreciated that during the chaos of the wedding day. She is both knowledgeable and professional, and I would book her again in a heart beat. My makeup was amazing. I have no complaints. Melissa is the best!

as important but I felt so beautiful and got so many compliments on my makeup. Plus it photographed amazing and stayed put the whole day through the August warmth, outdoor ceremony, and dancing! My bridesmaids also loved their makeup and said it was by far the best makeup they had gotten done for a wedding and I agree! Melissa was on time, got all 6 of us done with time to spare for touch ups and was super professional with great products. Highly recommend!

a makeup artist. She showed me a couple options during the trial run, and on the day of my wedding, she knocked it out of the park! I cannot tell you how many compliments I got on my makeup. My bridesmaids were also very happy with their looks and one even said it was the best makeup she'd ever had for a wedding (she's in a lot of them lol.)

eet and funny, yet professional. I had a loose vision for my makeup. During my makeup trial run she took my vision and enhanced it in ways I could never have thought to do myself. On our wedding day, I got so many compliments on my makeup! It can be daunting trying to find vendors for your wedding day and Melissa takes all of the worry out of the process.

listens to your wants and honestly applies them in the most perfect way. She is such a sweetheart and you can tell she shows true compassion for your happiness, which shows her heart of gold. On the day of my wedding, I decided to switch a couple things up from what we did on the trial run and Melissa was on board 100% and made me feel the most beautiful I ever have. Melissa is amazing at what she does. Thank you for everything. XOXO

ook she was so gifted at creating. For my own wedding, I knew I wanted to enhance my natural features without looking unlike myself. Melissa hit a home-run. Honestly, I had never felt more beautiful in my entire life. As a plus, she also has a fantastic personality and sense of humor, which made me feel even more at ease in my decision. Melissa was professional, timely, and always willing to work with any questions or comments I had. From the early morning until the end of the evening, the makeup on the entire bridal party looked flawless. If you are looking for an artist for your day, look no further - and know you will look your best while feeling completely at ease in her company.

me to our home where we got ready and was all set up and ready to roll, right on time, and did nothing less than her usual perfection of work. She also was super organized and helpful for making sure that we had enough time to get all of the girls ready. I would highly recommend her!

responsiveness to questions as I prepared for my big day. It was also nice that she came to our hotel the day of the wedding. Thanks Melissa!

all look absolutely flawless!! She brings out the best in everyone and is a true professional. She is an amazing artist and the BEST at what she does. All my friends want her for their wedding now! I promise you, the best wedding decision will be to have Melissa do your bridal makeup!!

dgable and knew exactly what I wanted after a short conversation. Highly recommend for wedding or event make up!

Her style is light and a fantastic "no make-up" make up look. That's exactly what I wanted. We played with a little color for my trail and recommended the perfect lip color. On the big day, she arrived promptly and was so professional and fun. Highly recommend Mel!

and so friendly. My makeup trial was relaxed and so fun, I shared a few inspiration images, but Melissa made great suggestions and adjustments to ensure I loved my overall look. The day of the wedding, Melissa arrived promptly, completed 4 girls and myself efficiently and everyone loved their makeup. My make-up wore amazingly throughout the night, it didn’t feel heavy or start to fade. I would absolutely recommend Melissa for your wedding or event makeup needs.

snag in the planning process. Her assistant Tasha did the wedding party and was very receptive to people wanting different amounts of makeup coverage - they were all very satisfied. I would definitely recommend Melissa because she does great work!

sa was on top of every detail. She runs a well-oiled machine. -Interpersonal: Calm, warm, and assuring, Melissa was a wonderful presence to have around the morning of the wedding. She really listened to make sure each of us got a look that we were happy with. She even did a separate trial for my mom so that she would have less anxiety the day of the wedding. -Product: Everyone looked amazing! Heather, Melissa’s assistant, was great too. And we even finished a bit early – no small feat considering there were ten of us.

ral and she listened to what I envisioned for the day. Would recommend!

fun and relaxed she was to have be a part of that very special morning! Melissa was willing to work with me, as I wasn't 100% sure what I wanted. At the trial, we tried air brush and a thicker lash. After a few emails (and pinterest pictures!) back and forth we decided to do a lighter touch for the day. I'm a crier, but she set the make up so beautifully that it stood the test of tears and then later on sweat on the dance floor! I couldn't recommend Melissa more. In an industry where vendors are totally hit or miss -- she is a definite HIT! book her today!!

pletely intact! So happy I found Melissa.

sonality!

a perfect morning on my wedding day!!

look], but she also helped to save us from a complete and utter disaster when our hairstylists did NOT show up on my wedding day. We were able to cobble together several different resources to get the job done and Melissa so kindly offered herself up to help 1-2 of my bridesmaids with hair...and the result was amazing. She is a master with updos and put an otherwise frazzled bride at ease. She is kind and skillful! Consider yourself lucky if you have a chance to work with her. You won't be disappointed! She's magical!

elped address all of them.

d such a nice job! Even the trial makeup lasted all day long. On my wedding day, I asked for a little darker eye shadow and had a change in lip color, but she had no concerns and did exactly what I was looking for. It was so well done and lasted all day/night. Beyond her skill, she is the sweetest woman ever. She made me feel so comfortable and was a great communicator throughout the entire process - I never had a doubt in my mind which made the day a lot less stressful. We had a lot of fun getting to know each other! We're even Facebook friends now. I strongly recommend her!

well. I had my trial at the end of July on a day that was sunny and 89 degrees. Melissa finished my makeup around 10:45 am and then I headed to an all-day golf tournament. My makeup held all day long and when I met friends for drinks that night they couldn't believe I had gotten done that morning. I loved my wedding day makeup even more. Melissa made a few slight adjustments after seeing the dress and floral arrangements and I could not have felt any more beautiful. She also did my bridesmaids' makeup as well as two moms, and the morning flowed effortlessly. She was so incredibly kind and thoughtful, when my four-year-old niece requested "makeup" Melissa powdered on some blush and lip gloss and my niece was ECSTATIC. Melissa was extremely easy to work with, affordable and worth every penny. I highly recommend her for your wedding makeup or any special event makeup.

al manner that put me at ease. My daughters makeup was flawless. She looked absolutely beautiful!

e gorgeous for my wedding and I can not thank her enough!

ure each step she took was what I wanted. I would and will refer her to anyone looking to get their makeup done for any occasion!

h so that it felt like she was meant to be part of our bridal party! Even on a day with 90+ degree weather and humidity, my makeup was flawless and never felt or looked like it was wearing off. Melissa also worked with us to accommodate someone with significant makeup allergies. We all looked and felt beautiful thanks to Melissa!

will definitely hire her for all of our big events. Thank you Mel for being a part of the big day and for being an awesome person!

ts all day and night and I felt beautiful the whole day -- an "enhanced me" is what we were going for and is exactly what I got!! If I could give 6 stars I would

never had my makeup professionally done before, and my biggest concern was wanting to still look like "myself" on my wedding day. This is Melissa's philosophy, and she does an amazing job of bringing out everyone's best features, while still maintaining a natural look and not covering up what someone "really looks like" on a day-to-day basis. She really makes you look like your best self! Everyone's makeup turned out fabulous and still looked perfect at the end of the night, even after hours of photos in the rain, sweat, and dancing the night away. Melissa is organized, fun, and has great communication skills. She was so easy to work with throughout booking, scheduling the trial run, and finalizing the wedding day schedule and details. I can't recommend her services enough for weddings or any other special events you are considering.

er knowledgable and experienced. Her price point is absolutely fantastic for the work she does. My makeup lasted ALL DAY - from 11am until 11pm! Could not recommend her more. :)

ng job. She makes you feel so at ease, and understands your style and translates that to your makeup. All of my bridesmaids loved her too. Highly highly recommend.

Melissa made all the girls, both moms, and I look so beautiful on my wedding day. Melissa is very professional, yet easy going-- something a bride needs in all the craziness!

I was so pleased with how well my make up looked even after a day of misting rain and dancing! Thanks so much Melissa!

r and mother-in-law, and even my little flower girl. Thank you so much for being part of our special day!

lped me to plan around everyone getting their hair done. I would recommend her to anyone!