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(64)Best of Weddings (3x).Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware, and surrounding
About this vendor
"Good things come to brides who MU8"
MU8 Bridal Beauty is your award-winning Philadelphia wedding hair and makeup team that embraces diversity, as well as a true client connection from inquiry to altar. Our team of experienced hairstylists and makeup artists specialize in delivering a collaborative and an infectiously energetic experience to your wedding day! From our first outreach to us, to your walk down the aisle, we are known for providing your entourage with a luxurious, exciting, and custom experience that will leave you and your entourage feeling gorgeous, confident, and ready for an amazing day! We are your one stop shop for all things bridal beauty, providing multiple services to get you wedding-ready, including facials, waxing, and spray tanning!
Who is MU8?
As the letters “MU” stand for “makeup,” which is where we started in 2015, but now providing both hair and makeup, the number 8 is symbolic of new beginnings and new starts. We are so grateful to have such an amazing and impactful role in your journey as you transition into a new level and a new beginning on your wedding day. As we curate the perfect experience for each of our brides, each of you also provides a new start for us to continue to do what we love as well. MU8’s mutual symbolism is the backbone of why we do what we do while we connect with you, get to know you, and continue to serve you as our bride. The number 8 also symbolizes an infinite exchange of energy and love. Our passionate team is known for creating a fun and energetic atmosphere in order to facilitate an enjoyable morning for you and your entourage members.
The MU8 Experience
Our five-star rated team of talented and experienced bridal beauty experts enjoy celebrating you, connecting with you, and taking the time to get to know you and your dream bridal look that will cause you to look and feel like the most amazing version of yourself. On your wedding day, our on-location beauty team, which caters to all ages and ethnicities, will create your perfect custom look that holds up from the first look tears to the last dance.
Your luxurious customized service package includes:
- Complimentary spray tan and brow wax
- Complimentary 24kt gold under eye patches and custom lashes with makeup application
- A customized hair and makeup schedule to ensure a smooth run to the morning
- Complimentary touch up kit to keep your look perfect throughout the day
- 40% off MU8 spa services 30 days prior to your wedding day
We are so excited to welcome you into the MU8 bridal family, and we cannot wait to celebrate, serve, and grow with you.
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- Beauty Group Bookings
- Hair Stylists
- Hair Trials Available
- Makeup
- Airbrushed Makeup
- Eyelash Extensions
Business Attributes
- Black-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
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MU8 Bridal Beauty received rave reviews from multiple customers for their exceptional service and talented team. Customers praised Patrice and her team for their professionalism, communication skills, and ability to deliver stunning hair and makeup looks. The team was described as organized, fun, and accommodating, creating a positive and relaxed atmosphere on the wedding day. Reviewers appreciated the team's ability to work with diverse skin types and hair textures, ensuring everyone looked and felt beautiful. Overall, customers highly recommended MU8 Bridal Beauty for a stress-free and enjoyable wedding day experience.Review photos
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If you don't book MU8, you're doing yourself a disservice!
Patrice is extremely professional, extremely personable, very organized, and a true delight. I really struggle to find the words to describe my experience with her because nothing really fits how fantastic working with her was. There were 6 of us, including the mothers of the bride and groom. I was happy, and my bridal party is still singing her praises almost a month later. She does give you a touch-up kit, which I gave to my mom and it was misplaced. Nevertheless, my makeup lasted the entire night! And we PARTIED!! I hope to book her again for literally anything.
Don't hesitate! Book her before someone else does!
Patrice was incredible to work with! Two things stood out the most: first, she was such a wonderful presence the morning of my wedding. We wanted to be calm and joyful with a small group, and she helped cultivate that vibe. Second, it was so easy to communicate the few changes I wanted to make after the trial. The final look was so perfect, I've never felt more beautiful. Also she swore my oil was going to be controlled and she DELIVERED. My face was matte without looking dry and perfect all night. Would recommend to everyone!
I can’t get over how impressed I have been with MU8 from the start of communication tho my wedding day. Patrice runs this business so swimmingly and really gives you the perfect rundown of what to expect from the start.
I am a girlie who doesn’t usually wear too much makeup. I’ve had my makeup done professionally before and have never really loved it. Now, let me tell you when at my trial- I didn’t need a THING changed. Sammie & Brielle understood my vision and made it come to life!
Fast forward to wedding day, and it was the most amazing hair and makeup- better than I could have really ever imagined. Not to mention, it held all the way until the next morning 😂
If you’re THINKING about booking MU8, just do it. To note, I also did love that they would just travel for me as I had no bridal party (for a reasonable additional fee). I did end up adding four others onto the services, but it is something to note!
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MU8 Bridal was the perfect choice. I used Patrice and her team based on the fact that I had a small bridal party - just my maid of honor and his best man.
My maid of honor is a beautiful black woman and I heard stories of POC having a terrible time with makeup artists. MU8 promotes that they do all skin types and their online presence demonstrated this.
When I did the pre-booking call, Patrice completely put my mind at ease for my best friend.
A month before our trial - I had to have major surgery which required me to be quarantined for 2-3 months after. Patrice was very supportive and worked with me to get our trial rebooked even though it would have been a month and a half before the wedding. She even celebrated with me (much needed transplant).
The day of the trial - it felt like a small party; she and her team (Bridget and Madison) were so much fun and asked such detailed questions. They nailed it the first time for both of us and we looked exactly as we had described.
The day of the wedding was no different. They also did my mother's hair and mother-in-law's makeup. They were so organized and lively, so much so that we were ahead of schedule.
It did rain and it was humid but the hair and makeup on everyone stayed perfectly. Due to some medical reasons, I had a massive bruise on my left arm. Madison was able to cover it completely and it stayed for the entire night!!
I had so much fun with MU8 and WILL be using them in the future for any other makeup/hair needs. I have nothing but amazing things to say!
Finding the perfect hair and makeup artists for your wedding is such a stressful process because every bride wants their look to be perfect. I am beyond thankful that I had the MU8 team to deliver the most gorgeous looks for me and my girls on my wedding day! I knew from the first call I had with Patrice that her team would be experienced professionals and they would bring the fun and relaxing vibe that all brides deserve on their wedding day. To say that my hair was a dream would be an understatement! Sammi absolutely killed it and my gorgeous glam waves lasted all night. Brielle was our makeup artist and if I could have her do my makeup for every event or wedding I go to from here on out, I would. My makeup was flawless and didn’t budge through my tears or standing in the hot sun during my ceremony. Patrice and her team were also very flexible when I had a few last minute add-ons (hair and makeup for my MIL) the night before the wedding. If you’re a bride in the Philly area, you will not find a better team to make you look and feel your best on your wedding day!
Patrice and her team were just incredible. Our group of 13 walked away not only looking gorgeous, but feeling gorgeous. They masterfully styled all different hair types. I am a curly bride with very thick hair, and before this experience, every stylist required that I show up with straight hair. Not MU8. I was able to handle my curls as usual and they enhanced and styled them to perfection. It was eye opening to see what the beauty industry could be for curly hair girls. I am just in awe of this amazing team and so highly recommend them.
When I saw Patrice’s work on IG I was obsessed! I knew she was the only one I wanted to do my bridal make up. When we did my trial she helped me feel comfortable as I told her I don’t really wear make up. She asked a ton of questions to make sure I was getting exactly what I wanted for my wedding day. On wedding day, Patrice went above and beyond and she just made me feel like the most beautiful bride. She made sure I was set for the entire day. I will definitely be back to see her again! Haha just need to add, she’s also just a whole vibe. Professional, talented, kind, and fun!
I had followed Patrice on Instagram before MU8's 2024 books were open, and I knew they were the only HMUA team I wanted to hire. Patrice and her team added so much hype to the morning of our wedding. They prioritize creating the best experience for their brides, and it completely shows from the trial to the morning of the wedding. Brielle and Bridget handled my hair and makeup, and they both completely slayed my looks. Patrice came to help make sure everything ran on time, which was such a blessing. Her energy is unbeatable. The MU8 team was so warm and accepting of my queer brother. I really wanted him to feel beautiful on my wedding day, and I stressed how important it was to have an artist that completely accepted him. Patrice slayed his look, made him feel beautiful inside out, and it made me the happiest older sister ever. I cannot recommend the MU8 team enough, because they truly made the morning of my wedding a total dream. Then, my makeup and hair looked gorgeous through the end of the evening. So start to finish, MU8 truly nailed it.
All I'm going to say is--DO IT. Hire MU8. They are fantastic, positive, smart, kind and talented. I wanted to go with something ultra dramatic both in terms of hair and makeup, and Patrice and Madison were my greatest cheerleaders. They encouraged me and made the trial such a fun experience. These are folks you definitely want in your corner the morning of your wedding, especially if you are a more anxious person, like me!!! Getting ready with my family and the MU8 crew is actually one of the most wonderful memories from my entire wedding weekend. You just can't do better in terms of attitude, or skill set.
Book MU8!! My sister booked MU8 for her wedding in 2022 and after being part of her day I did not hesitate to book them for my own. Patrice was communicative and transparent during the entire process - from our first call to the day of my wedding. I always felt like my input was taken into consideration and that I was receiving the absolute best care. When it came to hair and makeup it felt really important to me to feel like an elevated version of my normal self (and my bridesmaids to feel the same), and not feel pressured to do too much makeup or a specific kind of hairstyle. And Patrice does just that! I always felt like she and her team were there to help me and my girls feel our best. And let's talk about the vibes! The group that was in our suite doing hair and makeup made the morning so much fun and made my girls feel SO GOOD about themselves. Not only did I feel like a bombshell, but each of my bridesmaids was able to feel the same way with a range of hair styles and makeup applications that felt true to them. It was also unbelievably windy on my wedding day and my hair stayed styled exactly as it was when I left the bridal suite. Thank you MU8 for starting my day in the best way!
I wholeheartedly recommend MU8 for hair and makeup for your wedding!! I also did the facial package leading up to my big day and my skin has never looked so flawless. Patrice is such an awesome person, she makes you feel right at home right off the bat and will be your biggest cheerleader!! Women uplifting women!! My girls and I looked so breathtaking on my husband and my wedding day. I initially did not feel that my makeup compared to my trial and my makeup artist made sure she fixed it and I felt my most beautiful! I could not have asked for a better team (Madison for makeup and Bridget for hair) and you could not ask for a better group of women to take care of you on your big day! My only advice would be to possibly ask them for a larger amount of lipstick for the makeup rescue kit because the amount you receive is very small to cover the whole lip more than once so I rationed it out and ended up without lip color in most of my photos. Still looked beautiful though! I honestly would have bought the lip color from them if they had had it available!! I may just have to reach out and ask them so I can buy it myself!
EDIT TO ADD: They now have wedding lip color for sale!
I CANNOT RECOMMEND MU8 BRIDAL BEAUTY ENOUGH!! Patrice and her team of bridal beauty experts are not only amazing at their work but also so fun and provide THE best vibe on your trial and wedding day. It makes such a difference to have a team that is so positive, uplifting, and makes you laugh through the nerves on the big day. I am obsessed with my makeup (by Patrice) and hair (by Yuliia) and all my bridesmaids loved their looks as well! They were able to cater to a range of natural to soft glam makeup for my bridesmaids with ease and nailed all the hairstyles that my girls wanted. Now that we are post-wedding I am sad because I loved hanging out with Patrice and her team so much! Thank you MU8 team for my gorgeous glam on the best day of my life!!
Patrice and the MU8 team were absolute dreams to work with!! From initial reach out to the wedding day Patrice was on top of everything and so helpful! Her and her team brought immaculate VIBES to our getting ready time in the morning which put us all on a high going into the ceremony! I cannot recommend Patrice and the MU8 team enough!!
I cannot recommend MU8 Bridal Beauty enough. The whole process from start to finish was immaculate. On our intro call, Patrice was pragmatic, calming and knowledgeable. And the vibe remained through my wedding day. Frankie did my squad's makeup and Yuliia did hair. And they both absolutely nailed it. I've never felt hotter than on my wedding day. Frankie and Yuliia were so much fun while being extremely professional, and created a relaxed atmosphere while getting ready. They were both quick to pivot based on my group's requests to adjust elements of their hair and makeup and still finished earlier than anticipated. My whole group was over the moon with their final looks. I also took advantage of MU8's hair and makeup trial as well as the spray tan leading up to the wedding day. My spray tan was *chef's kiss* and looked so natural. All around, the experience was 10/10 and booking MU8 was one of the greatest decisions I made during the wedding planning process.
MU8 not only met my expectations, they far surpassed and exceeded them! Yes, the hair and makeup on myself and my bridesmaids, my mom, and mom in law was incredible, but I think what makes Madison, Yuliia, and Patrice extra special is how they carry themselves and set the tone for the day. They all arrived early, set up and finished ahead of schedule. Their demeanors eased us all into the day and started the day off on the right foot. They made us all feel calm and relaxed at the start of the day and had us laughing the whole time! This enabled me to carry that calm and lightheartedness throughout the day, by making the first part of it go flawlessly. I have never felt more beautiful and judging by my friends’ reactions, I could say the same for them. I also appreciate that the team was able to work on diverse hair textures and skin textures and colors. Everyone looked amazing! Finally, I appreciate that any feedback I gave after the trial and adjustments my bridesmaids wanted to make were quickly acknowledged and adjusted so that everyone could feel their best and like themselves. Thank you for an incredible day!
I highly recommend booking with MU8 for your wedding! Not only is Patrice a knowledgeable and talented make up artist, but she is a kind, down to earth, and fun person!
Every step of working with MU8 was simple and stress free. MU8 responded to all emails quickly and professionally. I did a trial make up session and Patrice took her time to get to know what I liked (and didn't like), how I envisioned my wedding day look, and took the time to change/trial different things to find the perfect combination. She truly has it down to a science!!
The day off, Patrice and Brielle made each of my bridesmaids (and my mom and MIL) feel beautiful and confident. They catered to everyones styles and preferences and took their time to make us all feel our best.
I highly recommend Patrice and her team for your big day!
I cannot sing enough praise about MU8! I first met Patrice as a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding and not only did she give me the BEST up-do of my entire life, she also brought AMAZING energy. I was so impressed that I knew I wanted to book her for my own wedding. Two days later, I sent her an email, and thank goodness she was available on our date. The morning of our wedding there was a storm which caused traffic delays and the venue temporarily lost power! Despite all of this, Patrice and her team were calm, cool, and collected. They even gave my mother a hairstyle that she liked (she cried!) which is IMPOSSIBLE to do but they pulled it off. One note for future brides: I was unsure if I was going to get both hair and make-up services since I am very particular about my make-up and typically do not wear a lot. While they do offer the ability to add services at a later date, that is dependent upon artist availability. So if you are debating adding a service and you have a popular date I recommend booking the service sooner rather than later. I inquired about adding make-up services about 3 months out from my wedding date, but they did not have the availability to add on. The good news is that I did a few make-up trials by myself and at home and ended up loving the look I gave myself - so it all worked out! Thank you MU8!
Patrice and her team were absolutely amazing!! From start to finish, the executed my vision perfectly. Patrice was amazing with communication with me over the past few months and helped answer any questions I had. Both Yulia and Jackie were a blast to work with on my wedding day and helped make me and my girls feel the most beautiful we have ever felt. All night all everyone could talk about was my hair and makeup!
Seeing Patrice first thing on wedding day immediately put me at ease - from helping us configure the getting ready space to wedding pep talks, I’m so glad she was a part of our day! Her crew of two makeup artists and two hair stylists showed up early, with great energy. I really appreciated how Patrice was so communicative throughout the process. I was nervous finding a MUA for my wedding party because my girls represent a diverse group of skin tones, skin textures, hair types, and styles. Patrice was only person I found where I felt like I could trust her to make all of my girls feel their best. I opted to do a trial run with my natural curls and I’m so glad I did! My MIL followed me around with her camera phone all day when she saw my trial makeup, and I was also able to communicate some changes I wanted in eye shadow color and curl pattern, which Patrice executed FLAWLESSLY on wedding day. My makeup stayed put all day, and my curls even looked ready to go the following morning for post-wedding festivities. I would highly recommend Patrice and MU8 in general!
I'm so glad I worked with MU8 for my wedding! Patrice, Yuliia, and Madison did excellent work with our hair and makeup across a range of skin tones and hair types. My makeup held up in the August heat through lots of dancing and happy tears. Patrice is a wonderful person, and she brought the best vibes to our getting-ready room. I also saw Patrice for facials leading up to the wedding. She customized each one to my needs, offered skincare advice, and made me feel welcomed and at ease. Look no further for wedding beauty needs - MU8 is the best!
I cannot express enough that do not hesitate and hire MU8 Bridal Beauty for your wedding! Patrice and her team are SO talented and truly made me, my mother, mother-in-law, and bridesmaids in awe of our hair and make up. Patrice has a wonderful and seamless process that makes things so easy for a wedding planning bride. She has an easy to navigate portal, inspiration section, and a thorough trial. Patrice and her team are your ultimate hype crew and constantly communicated with me (and bridal party) to make sure the hair and make up would be exactly how I envisioned it on my wedding day. I am so happy that I get to say "I had MU8 Bridal Beauty as my hair and make up vendor" because they are truly the best.
Patrice and Frankie were absolutely amazing on our wedding day! They had the perfect upbeat energy for me and my bridesmaids as we got ready and made everyone feel so beautiful. It was truly a wonderful experience.
Prides themselves in individualized approach but gave me a one size fits all one. Posted passive aggressive IG stories following trial. Posted a vid of me without letting me know. I know I signed up for that in signing the contract but heads up would’ve been nice. Took my suggestions in adjustments personally and overall did not deliver the look I asked for and worked so hard to communicate, respectfully, multiple times. Too expensive to be having that experience imo. Trial itself had me down $300. I booked for the good energy and emphasis on individualization in their videos. Wedding day, bad/awkward energy all around. Horrible start to my day. I felt like I was torturing her. She didn’t even prep me the way she said she would and then ran out the door when she was finished. I tried so hard to get on the right foot with her. Why would I want to beef with the person doing my face for my wedding? My experience makes me sad more than anything. I refuse to believe I was difficult. I did not pull inspo from their page bc there weren’t any East Asian women with the look I wanted. But I trusted bc she’s a pro and what I wanted is not as complex as what they have featured. Like, the Hollywood waves they do take a lot of experience and talent. What I wanted wasn’t nearly as complicated. And it was so hard to ask for a warm, monochromatic makeup look; color washed across eyelid. Kept giving me cool/dark brown outer corner trial day and wedding day. My eyes looked smaller. Not to mention issues with blending, symmetry, and setting I was too scared to bring up. I unfollowed and wrote this after seeing their story as to why they don’t offer trials before booking bc their process is “individualized”, “proven”, “successful” and they are too experienced to be “auditioning”. Well, I wish there was a trial.
Great for brides going for one look. Bad overall experience for me personally.
Response from the Vendor on 07/23/2023
Hey Taylor,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with MU8. I am so sorry to hear this interpretation of our experience, but so glad that you had a fantastic experience with our assisting hairstylist. As a human that is running a smal...
l business that many have had an amazing experience with, it is truly heartbreaking in every emotional and professional sense (as this is our very first negative experience) to hear this point of view on your day, but thank you for your transparency. I completely understand that some brides are more reserved or shy. During your trial, I asked if you were okay or uncomfortable because I pride myself in creating an atmosphere where people can have a great time with us, so I wanted to be sure that if I could do something to make you feel better, I’d be more than willing to do that with gladness.
Regarding your trial, I wanted to be sure to invest the time up front to ensure that the wedding day ran smoother, which it does not seem like it did. For that reason, I felt that it was appropriate to spend 4.5 hours with you during the trial, as opposed to our typical 2.5 hour timeframe that all of our other trials fall under. I think we may not have been the best fit for each other from a communication standpoint, and I totally accept that. As the owner of the business, I do take the integrity of my work (and the team's) very seriously, so I am so deeply disappointed, especially in myself that for the first time, I was unable to please a client. I know that you referenced not being able to find any work that you liked on our page, so potentially that would be the first sign that MU8 may not be able to produce your dream look.
I felt that it was fitting to ask you about you doing your own makeup simply because you had lots of knowledge and interest on products. I thought we could at least connect in that subject as we have with so many of our previous brides.
Regarding video content, if you're familiar with our page, we post after every trial unless asked otherwise, which we have honored for those who are not comfortable being posted. We didn’t receive any notification from you that you did not want to be posted, but rest assured, we do not have you photos existing on any platform after reading your review. Please reference the "Brides" tab (as well as our Instagram stories on a regular basis) on our instagram platform to see many other poses and facial expressions similar to the one you described. I am also so sorry that you were dissatisfied with the videos where I share helpful information to brides. Roughly 95% of brides will bring us photos that are not our work, very edited, etc, so this is something that we discuss regularly, but understand if it hit too close to home. I do stand by our trial experience, as a vast majority of our brides have a fantastic trial experience, as reflected in each of our other reviews.
On trial day, you asked for a larger barrel after the style was completed on trial day, not before. The larger barrel was used on you on wedding day, so I'm unsure as to the moment that I insisted that we use a 1 inch barrel. On wedding day, we used both a 1.25 inch and a 1.5 inch barrel. Because I am a product and tool lover, there are lots of barrels to choose from and I would have loved to have that discussion prior.
In general, as this is our first negative experience, this is saddening that we didn't have the chance to discuss this in person or via telephone, as we agreed on the look prior to me leaving, but I'm glad that you had the chance to share your honest experience with other potential brides. We had a team emergency at another wedding, so as the owner of the business, it is my duty to support my team if and when needed. For that reason, yes, I did absolutely leave as soon as you approved your final look on wedding day.
As our other reviews reflect, we offer a phenomenal experience, but I am so sorry that this was not reflected completely on your wedding day.
Patrice and her team were phenomenal! I am not a confident person in the slightest and one of the biggest takeaways I have from my wedding day was that not even for a moment was I worried I didn’t look beautiful. That’s what Patrice and her team provided me, security. I felt so secure in my choice to hire her from the very beginning. I had two trials and both went amazingly. We connected through our love of reality tv and her awesome music taste. On top of her amazing personality and skill in makeup and hair, she provides spa services too. I’ve had my lashes and a facial done by her and was so relaxed I will definitely do it again. Even with the challenges of having bridesmaids added to the schedule late, the early ready time and girls being late the day of, I was at ease because I knew she had me covered. I know that she started down this path for her mother and I’m sure she is making her proud. I was so excited to see her the day of and I’ll be so excited to utilize her services in the future.
I don’t have enough gratitude for the MU8 team, since day 1 everything was so personalized. Patrice was very attentive and answered all my questions every time I needed, we had a great time during my trial and her facial service was so nice before my wedding just what I needed to relax. During the wedding morning all the team was great, they blended with my girls and we all had the best time while getting ready (also good for my nerves!). Frankie did my makeup and I was so happy since she knew exactly what I wanted. We were told at our venue that our party was one with the most dances all night but all our hairstyles and makeups last until the end! I would recommend the MU8 team to anyone looking for makeup artist without any doubt!
MU8 Bridal Beauty is amazing! Patrice and Madison were so sweet and did amazing work with mine and my bridesmaids hair and makeup. Patrice is such a great business owner and is really on top of everything. From the very beginning she was always available and super communicative, informative and organized. You can tell Patrice has a lot of pride and passion for her work because she gives it her all and it shows! If you are looking for fun, professional, and outstanding hair and makeup artists, MU8 is 100% the way to go!
Incredibly amazed by and grateful for both Patrice and Frankie!! They have AMAZING artistic vision and are also so incredibly easy to work with. Cannot emphasize enough how much I would recommend both of them!
The trial was already great, but they listened carefully to my feedback and implemented changes on the day of. I was SO PLEASED with the result! :D :D Really love them.
Patrice, Frankie and Genessa did an amazing job helping me and my entourage get ready for our big day! Patrice was super wonderful and responsive in the lead-up to the wedding and made organizing the details very easy, from the hair/makeup trial a couple of months beforehand (recommended) to the morning itself, despite the numerous changes and general chaos that comes with any big event. My entourage was large and very diverse, but everyone was loved how their makeup turned out. I loved my bridal hair and makeup and haven't felt that glamorous in well, ever. Highly recommend!
We cannot say enough nice things about Patrice and her team. Large settings like weddings are tough for me, so as a Bride, it was so important for me to find the right team that I knew would bring the energy I needed to start my wedding day. Patrice was absolutely that perfect match. From my trial all the way through to my wedding day, I felt so empowered to look and feel my best just based on Patrice's professionalism, attitude, energy, and the overall wonderful way she runs her business. Me and my entourage looked AMAZING. I booked for just Bridal makeup because I had a family friend do my hair but for my bridesmaids/mom/flower girls, they had both services (hair & makeup) and they looked just incredible. Patrice was able to set up a schedule/team for 12 people for hair and makeup with all different hair and skin needs (I had a diverse bridal party and needed someone with the skills to do all hair types and skin tones which I found were rare when searching for hair and makeup vendors), and get it all done before Noon, an absolute miracle but she didn't even sweat it! We are so thankful for her time and her skill. I have never looked or felt more beautiful in my life and it is 100% because of Patrice.
Patrice and her team are so talented. Patrice did my bridal makeup and Madison & Frankie did all my girls and they all looked fabulous (and our makeup somehow looked exactly the same at the very end of the night!). The minute I spoke with Patrice, I knew this was the right company for me. Her work speaks for itself, but minute I actually spoke with Patrice, I knew this was the right company for me. She is seriously so much fun, she was 100% my hype woman the whole morning. The energy she brings is impeccable. It is impossible to have stressful thoughts when this team is in the room.
What I really loved is just how attentive and organized she is. This is someone who really cares about every person she works with. She encourages full honesty in the trial process and made great suggestions to enhance my skincare routine to ensure the makeup held up to its fullest potential on the wedding day.
Patrice, Madison, & Frankie - thank you guys for the best makeup experience I could have asked for!
Patrice did the makeup for my wedding and WOW! It was amazing. She is amazing. She is super talented and her positive and fun energy is exactly what every bridal suite needs. She recommended changes for me after my trial, and everything was spot on - my makeup turned out even better the day of and looked flawless all night. Highly recommend Patrice!
From the minute I had my consultation call with Patrice, I knew MU8 was the perfect fit for our wedding day! No one tells you how important your hair & makeup team is to setting the vibe for your wedding day, but choosing MU8 was the best decision I could have made. My bridal party all had amazing experiences with Lianny, Lauren, Sophia, & Kristen, and we felt so beautiful all day. They are all SO talented and also brought such positive energy to a very early morning. Patrice & the MU8 team are the BEST and I cannot recommend them enough!
Patrice at MU8 will make you the absolute most beautiful version of yourself on your wedding day. I was convinced that my pin-straight hair would not hold a curl and that a full face of makeup would look unnatural on my skin. Patrice and MUA Frankie proved me wrong - I have never looked better, and my hair and makeup did not budge an inch through a full day of photos, chatting, crying, and dancing.
When I began the search for hair and makeup artists for my sister (MoH) and me (bride), I was hit with a lot of red tape - salons that tried to corner me into packages I didn't want, artists who had huge fees to do on-site services for only two people (or who wouldn't do them at all), etc. Patrice was a breath of fresh air. She listened to my questions with patience, gave me straight-forward advice, and listened to feedback. Patrice, Frankie, and I had so much fun during my trial that I didn't want to leave the studio. And when my wedding day came around, I had zero stress about how I was going to look - I knew I was in good hands. The MU8 team are stars.
I am so happy I selected MU8 Bridal Beauty. Patrice made the entire process seamless and fun. From the makeup trial leading up to the wedding, Patrice was happy to answer every question I had, and even worked with me when I had a last minute addition to my bridal party. I'm not one for being to glammed up and wanted my wedding makeup to look as natural as possible. Patrice did not disappoint and I couldn't of been happier with how me and my ladies turned out. I really appreciated how above and beyond Patrice went. She not only works with you on your makeup look but works with you on your overall skincare routine to ensure beautiful skin beyond makeup. I also love that she leaves you with some goodies (the cookies were delicious) and necessities to make sure you look beautiful throughout the day. If you are looking for a makeup artist that truly cares about you then MU8 Bridal Beauty is your choice!
I can’t say enough about Patrice. Everyone needs a Patrice in their life (or at least on their wedding day). Patrice made the time leading up to my wedding amazing, and make the wedding day a magical experience. Her energy lit up the whole room and had everyone laughing and bonding with one another. She took her time with everyone, and even when I was running behind, stayed upbeat and positive with us all. Patrice worked with a multi-generational and multicultural group for my wedding party. Patrice also has a salon in Philly, and provides amazing facials and waxing services leading up the my wedding day. Patrice has great connections and recommendations with other wedding vendors too. I would recommend Patrice to everyone for her knowledge on all skin types and skin tones, her positivity, and her professionalism in working with brides and other vendors.
I cannot even put into words how much I have loved working with Patrice. She was one of my absolute favorite vendors to get to know and work with. I had been connected with her very early in my engagement and followed her on social media for nearly 2 years prior to our wedding so when it finally came time for MY big day I was overwhelmed with happiness and emotions! I've never felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day and I could not have done it without Patrice's magic. I wish I could 500 more stars to share how incredible she & her team are!
Hire Patrice & MU8 right now! I used MU8 for my wedding and could not have been more pleased with Patrice and her team. I had eight bridesmaids, three moms, and myself all get services for my wedding and Patrice and her team got through us all with speed and efficiency, but by not compromising on style and quality. Patrice's team traveled to my venue and created our schedule for the day which took a lot of stress off me! I received a few comments at the end of my wedding about how well my hair and makeup help up, especially after how much I was dancing and sweating! Patrice's whole team was fabulous, but Patrice and Frankie were my personal stylists and I ADORED them. I can't recommend them enough!
Look no further for your wedding hair and makeup vendor -- MU8 is it! I can't speak highly enough of Patrice and her team of consummate artists, including the rock stars who were part of my day: Geidy, Erica, Randi, and Ariana.
I felt beautiful -- yet completely like myself -- in the expert airbrush look Patrice created for me. Ditto about my hair by Erica, who shaped my somewhat ill-conceived initial vision into a stunning final look complete with the longest-lasting curls ever.
My bridal party was just as enthusiastic. It's been six weeks since my wedding, and bridesmaids are STILL reaching out to gush about how pretty they felt and how they've never had better hair or makeup services (and these girls have been in quite a few weddings). Even more meaningfully, my mom, who had a lot of anxiety going in about how her super curly hair would look styled, came away from Randi's chair absolutely thrilled (and looking incredible).
Speaking technically, all our looks not only came out beautifully, but also held up impressively against a full day of tears, sweat, and face-splitting smiles, plus some exposure to "good-luck" rain drizzle.
Speaking from the heart, Patrice is a warm, vibrant person who puts you at ease from the moment you contact her (seriously, she chatted with me for a full half hour before I booked to patiently answer each one of my 80 billion questions), through her signature five-star trial experience (which includes a mini facial, bubbly, and a thoughtful interview on what will make you feel your best), and up until the very last moment of your service on the big day. And she clearly attracts the same from her team members, who all chatted with us like old friends while knocking out look after gorgeous look -- and wrapping ahead of schedule.
Just trust me on this -- book the MU8 crew!
I chose MU8 by Patrice for my wedding and am so thrilled that I did! Patrice was a pleasure to work with, from the initial phone call to the wedding day. Her enthusiasm and joy is infectious, and she cares deeply that everyone is satisfied and happy going into their day. Patrice, Geidy, and Sophia made everyone feel so beautiful on my wedding day, and we were all amazed at how well makeup and hair lasted. Thank you so much, team!!!
Grateful I found Patrice and happy I chose her for my bridal makeup! Even though I had a very small wedding, Patrice was willing to work something out with me for my day. My makeup looked great I loved it and everything went smoothly from start to finish!
Patrice was amazing from the trial to the wedding! She was prompt and responsive and accommodating and the makeup looked great. My mom who never wears make up felt so confident after getting it done. Would definitely recommend to anyone in the Philadelphia area
Patrice is incredible! From day 1 I felt like I didn’t have to worry anymore once We were in contact. I had no idea what I wanted to do for makeup and I ended up doing three trials with Patrice because I am so indecisive. Each time I came out feeling better than the next! She is super communicative and has such a warm personality. Wedding day, she and Frankie did such an amazing job! Everyone in the bridal party told me how much they loved their makeup and how good they felt. They were such a great team and they made us all feel so special! I felt like I looked glammed up but also still looked like myself. I wish Patrice’s office was close by so I could go to her for every special occasion to get makeup done!
Patrice made me look like an actual Angel on my wedding day! I was so happy to have hired her and the team at MU8. Patrice is thorough with communicating all details from emails to trial to wedding day! she is very professional but makes you feel incredibly comfortable, like you've known her for years. Her team members are great as well. Definitely hire MU8! I personally wish I could hire her to be my personal makeup stylist! Thank you again Patrice!
I found MU8 through a search on the Knot for my bridal makeup. They were quick to answer and were flexible with my late booking. I was able to schedule a prompt trial, she made me feel extra comfortable from easing my insecurities to offer amenities, we had great conversation. She is very relatable! She took notes at my trial and invited feedback, although she didnt need any because she did an absolutely amazing job at the trial which made me feel confident for the big day. the wedding day experience was everything I hoped for and expected. I was stunned with how beautiful I felt, which was a huge contribution to the confidence I needed for this day! My makeup was in tact all night. She left me with a care package of things that came in handy throughout the night like mascara wand to fix my lash extensions, blotting paper, and my custom lip color. She is truly very talented, professional, personable, and very educated. 10/10 recommend for any bride or someone needed makeup done. Patrice, you made me feel absolutely beautiful for the most special day of my life. I couldn't have felt prettier, thanks to you! thank you so much!
Patrice made me feel like the most beautiful bride on my wedding day. She was extremely professional, communicative, asked all the right questions (ones I never would have thought of!), and was an amazing listener. She took feedback from our conversations and the makeup trial and executed the exact vision that I had hoped for; I couldn’t have asked for a better bridal hair & makeup experience. Based on previous experiences with having my makeup professionally done in the past, I was worried about complexion matching for my skin tone and application of eye makeup for my eye shape, but Patrice put those fears to rest. On my wedding day she provided a calming presence and positive attitude, which is exactly what I needed, and I feel incredibly lucky to have found her!
If you are considering booking MU8 for your wedding or special event, DO IT!! MU8 by Patrice was the most incredible vendor and I cannot say enough about how amazing of a person Patrice is! The makeup for all of my bridal party (9 individuals total) looked stunning and the makeup stayed on all day long! Patrice and her team arrived before their scheduled start time to get everything setup and to welcome my bridal party into the room for all of the fun! I cannot thank Patrice and her team enough for making the day so special, for making the ladies look gorgeous from 7:30 AM - 2:00 AM (almost a full day with full face coverage) and for making the service experience feel like a friend versus a vendor.
When I was searching for a perfect Makeup Artist, I wanted someone that I would get along with, someone I would trust to do an amazing job with my family and friends makeup and someone who I knew had my best interest and my bridal party's best interest in mind the morning of. Patrice is hands down the best person to book with as she hit all three of those expectations and MORE! Patrice made myself and my mom (my makeup trial buddy) feel so welcomed and confident about my makeup selection for the wedding. Every interaction leading up to the wedding with Patrice was like talking with a longtime friend who was so enthusiastic to be a part of the special day with me and my family and friends. Patrice gives advice on all things wedding throughout the process, thinking about the color scheme, the venue, the dresses, etc. to make sure the makeup perfectly matches the overall vision. Last piece of commentary: BOOK WITH PATRICE IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SHE GETS BOOKED UP!!
Patrice was a true gem to work with from day one. If I could do it all over again with her, I would and will. She listens to what your views and dreams are and uses her magic hands to give you everything you wanted. She's funny, bubbly and truly loves and cares about what she does. She made the morning on the day of feel stress free and honestly made me feel and look so beautiful for my special day. I highly recommend her!
Patrice is by far and away one of the most amazing humans I have ever met. She’s so much fun. Goes with the flow. Gives helpful tips. My entire bridal group loved her and some were even in tears because she did such an amazing job on their makeup. I’ve never felt more beautiful in my life. I honestly could go one forever about how amazing she is. If you haven’t booked her yet, do it now.
Patrice is the best!! She really cares about you and will work with you along the way to make sure you get the right look. We did two different trials for my wedding and she was helpful along the way. She made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day! She’s super talented and I highly recommend her!!
I literally couldn’t have asked for a better MUA on my wedding day. She did such an amazing job and made my bridesmaids, as well as myself, feel absolutely beautiful. She made sure she knew what everyone wanted and she nailed it. She the perfect MUA for any occasion.
Patrice is a wonderful person, and a very talented makeup artist. I would definitely recommend her to any bride who wants to look there best …
HIRE HER! Trust me you will not regret it. Patrice is phenomenal at what she does, is extremely knowledgeable, and has the most amazing personality. When looking to hire a makeup artist for my wedding this past October I knew I wanted someone who is not only great at their job but also just had the personality that makes you feel at ease. Patrice help set the lighthearted tone of my bridal get ready suite and helped me remain calm throughout the whole process. She has an incredibly open personality and loves feedback. I have been asked countless times by my friends as to who did my make up for my wedding and have and will always recommend Patrice. My three-year-old nephew still talks about how I am a princess because of how beautiful I looked at my wedding. My make up did not move an inch the entire night. She also managed to do four bridesmaids and my mothers make up and has incredible time management. Amazing job, and I look forward to working with her again in the future.
Patrice was fabulous would definitely hire her again in the future!
I hired Patrice to do my makeup for a wedding I was in as a bridesmaid. My makeup turned out amazing! I even had two other bridesmaids get their makeup done as well with her. All had different skin tones and Patrice was able to make it look natural but yet stunning!
Patrice did the bridal party's makeup for a wedding that I was in and was absolutely amazing!! She is an incredibly talented makeup artist and made sure to talk to each woman first so that they could describe how much makeup they were comfortable with. She made me feel stunning. I could have kept chatting with her for hours - I didn't want to leave the makeup chair! Truly the best ever.
Response from the Vendor on 02/03/2021
You are actually the best ever and I’m so grateful to have met you and worked with you! Thank you so much!
If I could give her 10 stars I would! Patrice has a natural gift & is beyond talented when it comes to makeup! I hired her for my wedding day & have used her numerous times since then (she’s literally stuck with me for alll things make up forever). She is super professional, clean and responsive also she has an amazing personality! Do yourself a favor and hire her!
Response from the Vendor on 02/03/2021
Thank you so much for your review and thank you for being a forever client! I’m so thankful for you!
Patrice was amazing every step of the way. She made the whole experience so stress-free for me. Not to mention, she made us all look like run-way models! Her patience, professionalism, and her fun personality really added to how perfect the day was! Thank you, Patrice! I look forward to utilizing all of your services!
Patrice was incredibly accommodating. She listed to everything I requested and went beyond my expectations. My trial was so fun for wedding makeup and she recreated the perfect look on my special day. She traveled a distance to my venue and I am so grateful I picked her. My photos look amazing and I was confident.
Patrice is AMAZING! She is so personable, a lovely overall human but most importantly, her makeup talents are off the charts. I’ve only had my makeup done a handful of times and this was by far my favorite. She won’t put anything on you that you don’t want and she is very knowledgeable about what works for every skin color. She will stick with you until your eyelashes stay if you have an eye watering problem 🤣 she will make you feel beautiful and hype you up can’t recommend enough!
Aleigha K
Patrice was absolutely amazing. She did the make up for my sister in law’s wedding party and was a light of sunshine all morning while we got ready. She made us all feel gorgeous with not only her make up skills but her contagious laugh and kind words. Everyone’s make up was amazing and lasted the entire (100 degree!) day. I loved her so much she’s doing the make up for my upcoming wedding. If you’re looking for someone talented, professional, fun and kind Patrice is your girl.
Patrice was the sweetest person to work with on my bridal makeup. I don't typically wear a lot in my day to day life and she helped work with me to make me look natural and beautiful on my big day. I got so many compliments thanks to her gorgeous work. Highly recommended working with her!!
On such a momentous day, you want to be surrounded by professionals who are calm and steady. Patrice handled our wedding party with skill and grace. Her artistry will make you feel confident and picture perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 01/29/2021
Take me back to that day!! Thank you so much for your review. I really appreciate it!
When I selected vendors for my wedding, I looked at four things: availability, budget, skill, and if I got along with the person. Hands down, Patrice checked all of the boxes. After a bit of searching and talking to other makeup vendors, I found Patrice and I am so glad I did! She was always prompt in replying to any emails or messages, was clear in her pricing and such a sweet person. I felt instantly at ease with her the first time we met, and both my trial and wedding day makeup looked AMAZING. Patrice did my bridal makeup, my sister/MOH makeup, and both my mom and stepmom's makeup, and was even sweet enough to add lashes for my mother in law. Everyone's makeup and lashes looked gorgeous, and my mom still gets compliments on her makeup when she shows off pictures of our wedding almost 2 years later. Patrice can do normal foundation and airbrush (which I recommend, airbrushed makeup felt like I had nothing on and looked phenomenal) and she is constantly adding more to her arsenal. She even included a little touchup kit for pictures later.
I know it sounds like I am gushing. But it is so well deserved. Anyone who is lucky to have Patrice do their makeup will not be disappointed. She is a talent and her sweet spirit and work ethic shines through. I would choose to work with her again in a heartbeat. Book her now!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/29/2021
Your family was the absolute best to work with. I will always remember your wedding day (especially since it was the day after my first date with my sweetheart). I'm so grateful for you and your kind words!
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The wedding industry grabbed me and kept me in 2015, as I was immediately drawn to the infectious energy and amazing connections created with brides and their favorite people on their special day! I am so passionate about owning and serving as a bridal hair and makeup team, since I have struggled to find beauty services for myself growing up and over the years as a woman of color. With MU8, I love providing a tailor made, comfortable, and enjoyable experience to all of our brides from inquiry to altar and working with a team of truly amazing and talented artists!
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