Bespoke Beauty for the beautiful moments
Greater St. Louis, Missouri, Illinois, & Will Travel!
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Mary Shope
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
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MW Beauty is a wedding beauty service company located in St Louis, MO. With over 12 years of experience, head artist Mary and her team can take care of all your beauty needs on your special day.
Mary was trained in New York City by some of the leading artists in the industry. She has held freelance positions with esteemed brands such as Trish McEvoy and Bobbi Brown, and is also involved in fashion shows, advertising, and other production work. Her work can be seen on runways, in magazines, and on television. Her vast knowledge makes her more than capable of creating any look you want for your wedding.
MW Beauty specializes in airbrush makeup, which creates a flawless look that lasts for 18 hours. They also offer contour, fake lashes, Indian wedding artistry, touch-up services, tattoo coverage, Hair styling, and more. If you think MW Beauty would be the right fit for you, all you have to do is book a consultation. Their friendly team would love to chat with you about how they can help with your big day.
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Mary Shope
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I have been a makeup artist for about 12 years; I acquired a professional makeup license in New York City at a cutting edge renowned school called The Makeup Designory. I have been doing weddings, photo shoots, and commercial work in St. Louis for over 10 years now. I am born and raised in St. Louis, but have traveled all over the country learning new techniques and even teaching seminars. All of the products I use are very high-end brands such as Dior, Bobbi Brown, and Laura Mercier, or are professional grade.I have worked in short films, print, runway shows, bridal applications and tv.
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MW Beauty was highly praised by reviewers for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Mary, Sara, and their team received glowing reviews for their talent, kindness, efficiency, and ability to create flawless looks that lasted all day. Bridesmaids, mothers of the bride, and brides all appreciated their attention to detail, ability to listen to preferences, and fun and friendly personalities. Reviewers emphasized how Mary and her team contributed to a stress-free and enjoyable wedding day experience, with many indicating they would highly recommend MW Beauty for any special occasion.Review photos
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Jerrica G
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5.0
1/04/2025
Loved every second spent with these ladies! The makeup and hair was absolutely perfect, but we also enjoyed their company and energy in the bridal suite.
Marie A
5.0
10/18/2024
Mary was absolutely amazing to work with! I cannot recommend her services enough! She is very talented and SO KIND :)
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Glenda A
5.0
8/15/2024
Mary and her team were absolutely amazing on my special day! Absolutely recommend her team to others for their special moments.
Carrie M
5.0
8/12/2024
I couldn't be happier with my choice of hair and makeup team for my wedding day! From start to finish, Mary, Sara, and their team were absolutely fantastic.
Their fun and friendly personalities set the perfect tone for the day, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere as we got ready. Not only were they a joy to be around, but they were super efficient - all 7 bridesmaids, 2 moms, and myself were finished well ahead of schedule, which helped keep the day stress-free.
They nailed everyone's makeup and hair styles, paying close attention to each bridesmaid's preferences to make sure they felt beautiful. All of our makeup stayed flawless throughout the entire day, even through many hours of dancing!
My bridal hairstyle was exactly what I had envisioned, and they did an equally amazing job with my bridesmaids' hair.
If you are looking for a fun, detailed, and stress-free team to make you and your girls look top-notch beautiful, Mary and Sara will not disappoint! I am so glad I chose them to be part of my wedding day and I 1000% recommend them!!
Shelby S
5.0
8/01/2024
Mary did a wonderful job for my wedding. I was nervous after the trial because I never wear face makeup. So we called and adjusted for the big day. She calmed my nerves, both about makeup and the wedding in general. On the day she was prompt, set up quickly and was so fun to have around while getting ready. I felt, and looked, beautiful. She took my post-trial comments and made adjustments so that I was completely happy with the results. Loved her! Definitely would recommend.
Jessica R
5.0
7/31/2024
Mary was absolutely amazing! She was so fun to be around and made me feel so confident. She did my makeup for my engagement photos and my wedding and I can’t recommend her enough. Definitely will be calling her again if I need any makeup done!
Stephanie J
5.0
7/10/2024
Mary and her team rocked! They were so fun and supportive. I was also very lax on expectations for Bridesmaids and told them they could do whatever hair and makeup they wanted and MW Beauty was able to do everything they asked for and while everyone looked uniquely them we also still looked like a cohesive wedding party!!!
Kendra T
5.0
11/28/2023
My makeup looked amazing. Mary and her team is the sweetest and really took the time to listen to what everyone wanted. Thanks so much!!
Jacklyn M
5.0
11/02/2023
Mary, Sara, (and Sonja!) were so fabulous to work with. Very down to earth and easy to speak with. Mary was helpful in nailing down my makeup and Sara worked magic with my hairstyle. They work fast and even when I put them on a time crunch, they still achieve all the looks for me (hair and makeup), 3 bridesmaids (hair and makeup), and a mother of the bride (hair and makeup) in 3.5 hours! These women are amazing!
Nikki H
5.0
9/27/2023
Mary and her team of stylist were amazing to work with! Mary did two make up trials with me prior, one where she met me at a hotel before our engagement pics and a second to make a few changes that made it perfect! Her team arrived early, were so fun, and so attentive! Cannot recommend this business enough!
Caroline S
5.0
5/11/2023
I cannot say enough good things about Mary and Sara. My mom and I used them for both hair and makeup services for my wedding in April 2023. Firstly, I would like to say that I am not a person that thinks getting your makeup done usually looks good. Most of the time the person looks over done and fake with their natural features simply looking like globs of makeup. I cannot say that here- Mary is an ARTIST. My mom and I did a trial run which I HIGHLY suggest- this time allowed for us to play with colors and what we were looking for and determined what looked best. Mary truly looks at your facial structure and doesn’t cover your natural features- instead she enhances them. Regarding our hair- Sara is a mystical wizard- my hair is straight as a pin and has never held a curl, and somehow, she managed to curl it and it STAYED for the entire day. Sara really paid attention to my part and what looked best with my facial features, so my hair looked natural yet done. I honestly have never felt so beautiful and same with my mom. Mary and Sara are personable, kind, and the best part is you want to take them home and keep them as your best friends. If you are looking for a makeup and hair artist for any special occasion these two are the “IT” folks you want.
Rebecca G
5.0
3/05/2023
Mary and her team were amazing! As someone who on a day to day doesn't wear a ton of makeup finding a makeup artist was a stressful thing for me! From the moment I booked Mary she was super helpful in helping me decide the look I wanted for our wedding. She was always available to answer any questions I had and did an amazing job!
Jenny S
5.0
11/27/2022
Mary and her team were fabulous. They did 5 makeup and 10 hair with extra time to spare before photos! They did a fantastic job and I would definitely use them again! Highly recommend.
Jennifer B
5.0
11/09/2022
Mary and her assistant did an AMAZING job for all of our makeup for my wedding!
My trial made me feel confident since I was worried about being matched since I am a very fair. Mary is very talented and was always making sure I liked the way it looked and changed anything I wasn’t too keen on.
Their timing the day of the wedding was spectacular! They showed up on time and got done with all of us a little ahead of schedule. Could not have asked for a better makeup artist!!
Natalie O
5.0
5/24/2022
Mary and Jenna were the BEST on my wedding day! They arrived early at our hotel suite and were all set up & ready to go by our scheduled time. They are incredibly talented and worked with everyone's beauty preferences to make sure my bridesmaids and I felt fabulous. Mary is a true makeup pro and does an amazing job keeping your makeup natural but elevated. She is also available by text whenever you need her, which helped tremendously with planning. I highly recommend using her for your wedding!
Ellie S
5.0
1/02/2022
Mary was one of the first vendors I booked when I got engaged Sept 2021. She was so quick to respond. She had great, prompt and open communication. I got my makeup done by her a few times before the wedding and was always so happy with the results. She listened to exactly what I wanted and would show me her progress throughout the session to make sure I liked it. This was very important to me because I don’t usually wear a ton of makeup. She made me look elegant, but still look like me. Mary reached out to me by phone to make sure our schedules aligned the week of the wedding, taking stress off of me. She and her team were on time and efficient day of. I could not say enough positive things about her and her group!
Cassidy D
5.0
11/22/2021
Mary, Deby, and their team are the absolute best. Look no further if you need hair and makeup for your wedding or an event. They helped me look my best for my rehearsal dinner and wedding! In the last 2 years of uncertainty I had to postpone my original wedding date and even though they had already booked another 2 weddings on my new postponed date they still were able to be there for me and make sure I looked great. They are very professional and I have even recommended many of my friends to use them as well for their weddings. Could not be happier with their work, will definitely use them again for any events I have in the future :)
Colleen S
5.0
10/16/2021
Holy smokes! Mary and her team were incredible! I had a huge group of ladies and a tight time schedule. Mary's team flawlessly made everyone look wonderful and were finished with time to spare! Now, that is rare and impressive. I LOVED both my hari and makeup. Everyone looked amazing all day! thank you so much Mary
Lauren T
5.0
6/29/2021
I could not have been happier with Mary! She was easy to communicate with, flexible with scheduling my trial and absolutely amazing the day of! She is so sweet and has a calm personality that kept me calm all morning while getting ready. She is so talented and kept to the timeline! You will not be disappointed!
Jessica L
5.0
2/03/2021
Mary is awesome! Mary was the Makeup Artist for my sister's wedding. So when my time came to be a bride, I knew exactly who would be doing my wedding makeup. Mary is so talented! She's like a long lost friend and makes the conversation and event fun. We met a few months before my January wedding for my trial. Mary was so helpful and attentive to make sure I looked my absolute best, but still looked like myself. On the day of my wedding, Mary and her assistant arrived promptly and energetic. They did an amazing job on myself and my bridal party. We got full service.. air brush, lashes, it was amazing!! Everyone looked and felt stunning!! Mary, thank you so much for everything! I wish you all the best in 2021! xo
Samantha S
5.0
1/26/2021
I cannot say enough about Mary and her team. From the millions of questions she graciously answered along the way, my trial and executing my wedding day beyond my dreams. Myself and my bridesmaids all felt so beautiful! Look no further, MW Makeup Designs will surely exceed your expectations.
Olivia F
5.0
11/21/2020
Mary and her team did such a fabulous job on my wedding day! I had a great trial beforehand and she got the look exactly how I’d imagined with me just sharing one photo for inspiration. It also lasted all day and through my happy tears late into the evening. Thank you so much for everything!
Melanie B
5.0
10/30/2020
Best makeup artist I have ever used! So very kind and helped me look my best. She came on time and was not rushed at all. She made the experience fun. I would highly recommend MW Makeup Desighns for any occasion. I'll use MW again!
Kate D
5.0
10/30/2020
Mary was very easy to work with and knew exactly what to do to make my makeup look natural and not too overdone. All of my bridesmaids were also very happy with their look. I would highly recommend her!
Niketa P
5.0
10/22/2020
Mary and her team first of all are a blast to work with! I feel Mary is part of our family after she did my sister’s wedding 4 years ago so I knew I had to have her as my vendor for makeup. Mary more importantly applies makeup quickly, highlights your natural beauty and makes you look your best on your special day. Additionally, Mary is very punctual and responsive, you won’t regret it!
Madeline R
5.0
10/13/2020
Mary and her team are the BEST. When I got engaged, Mary was one of the first vendors I reached out to. I had used her in the past for my sister's wedding, and I was amazed by how well all of our makeup stayed on despite the STL summer heat and we all looked fabulous! Mary's team is extremely professional and attentive. 2020 threw some curve balls due to COVID-19, and we had to reschedule our wedding. Mary was AMAZING to work with, and she provided all of her availability and was willing to move the date no problem. I have not heard the same about all vendors so for that I am truly grateful. The day of our wedding, her team arrived ready to go, and she left each and every one of us looking our best (or in the words of one of my bridesmaids "the best I have ever and will ever look in my life"). We LOVE MW Makeup and are so happy that they played a big part in our special day. I wish I could give over a 5 star rating, because they more than deserve it!
Kelly B
5.0
9/30/2020
MW makeup Designs was an amazing vendor!!!! Everything was just perfect!!! Mary couldn’t have been more helpful and attentive to our needs. Especially during the pandemic and having to reschedule due to the early Spring shut down. Really, I can’t possibly say enough about Mary and her fantastic crew!!! Simply Outstanding!!!
Kristen M
5.0
8/15/2020
Mary and Deby did a wonderful job! All of the girls loved their hair and makeup.
Ellis L
5.0
12/31/2019
I loved working with Mary from my trial to my big day! I trusted her to kind of do her own thing, I knew I didn't want my makeup to be super dramatic but I definitely didn't want it to be lacking. She worked her magic and I could not have been happier. She is funny and authentic. You will not regret utilizing her and her team.
Andrea S
5.0
12/26/2019
Mary was amazing to work with! She really listens to what you want however; she's not afraid to give you her opinion either which I personally love! My makeup was flawless the day of and so was my bridesmaids and moms. My pictures are due soon so I am hoping to get some amazing head shots to post here soon! Mary- thanks for being YOU!
Elizabeth M
5.0
9/03/2019
Mary is the best! Recently got married on a very humid (over 90%) August day. Mary did our makeup and Deb did our hair. I was very nervous because I am a crier and have pretty frizzy hair. Mary did an absolutely stunning job on me and my bridesmaids. We all looked beautiful all day and never once did I think any of us looked like sweaty messes. I cried quite a bit but looking at my makeup you would have never been able to tell. Deb did a phenomenal job on hair - I wanted to wear it down but was nervous about the heat and potential frizz. She assured me that it would look great and she was not wrong. Even the next day my hair looked great. I cannot say enough great things about how wonderful this team was. They were so pleasant to work with - from the trial to the day of! My bridesmaids and I got so many compliments throughout the day about how great we looked and we felt great too. Thanks so much Mary and Deb!
jeannie l
5.0
5/01/2019
Mary did a knockout job with my bridal makeup, as well as makeup for mother-of-the-bride (& groom,) and my four bridesmaids. She was attentive to detail, communicative, friendly, and relaxed. I knew that I couldn't have chosen a better makeup artist following my trial. Mary brings out your natural beauty and listens to any requests you may have. She is punctual, professional, and a calming and was the perfect addition to my morning on the wedding day. I would highly recommend Mary to any bride!
Julianna C
5.0
3/06/2019
THIS GIRL! THIS TEAM!
Mary is a true professional. I was dead set on having a true makeup artist do my makeup for my wedding, not a salon or hair dresser who focuses on hair, but does makeup for weddings. I believe there is a real difference. It was also very important to me that my mom felt beautiful the day of my wedding. As a cancer survivor and someone who didn't even wear makeup on her own wedding day... my mom needed some help. Mary was kind, intuitive and willing to meet my mom where she was. Mary and her team felt like an extension of my bridal party - they made getting ready SO FUN! They didn't get frustrated when one of my bridesmaids had a little too much fun the night before, and showed up late with wet hair. They got us all done, beautifully, and AHEAD of schedule. Thanks to Mary & her team, by wedding day was truly the most beautiful I have ever looked.
Ashley G
5.0
12/31/2018
Mary did an amazing job glamming up my bridal party and myself! We love her and she does amazing work. She knew exactly what I wanted with little information from me. She did a great job making everyone look and feel amazing.
Bridget D
5.0
11/26/2018
MW Makeup Designs was fantastic! Mary was great to work with during coordinating of a trial and listened to exactly what I was looking for. There were nine of us getting ready and they had everybody's makeup completed early and everybody loved their look! Highly recommend for wedding makeup!
Antonia D
5.0
10/30/2018
Mary truly is the best in the business. I have worked with many make up artists in the St. Louis area and Mary is among the top. She always listens to what it is you are looking for in your style, whether it be a fresh clean, natural look, or a glammed out evening look she can do it!! You can’t go wrong with MW Makeup!
Sara G
5.0
10/29/2018
Mary is the best in the business! She is super professional and yet so sweet and friendly at the same time. I use Mary and team for all galas and benefits. Each time, she asks about my dress, the event and my overall style so she can help incorporate the perfect look. I look forward to working with her and spending time with her. She is truly one in a million.
Lori H
5.0
10/28/2018
Mary went above & beyond to help me get ready for an awards dinner. I love clothes & fashion but am clueless when it comes to makeup.
She was so sweet and patient with me & helped me figure out the right look.
Mary is a true professional & is an expert in her craft. She made me look & feel so beautiful for my husbands special night. I received so many compliments on my makeup & hair. She made the process so easy, I really enjoyed it. She’s simply the sweetest, I highly recommend MW Makeup.
Katie L
5.0
10/28/2018
Mary is so talented. My wedding day make up looked amazing and lasted well into the night even after all the outdoor pictures.
LISA S
5.0
9/18/2018
Mary was amazing! We booked her for our daughters wedding and she did a fantastic job. She was able to customize each ladies look to accommodate their personal preferences. She was very professional, very sweet, definitely in tune with the flow of the day. I would highly recommend her, she is fabulous! Thank you Mary!
Nimah J
5.0
9/04/2018
Mary was one of the highlights of the wedding! My sisters and I were SO happy with her work! From her pictures it looked like she did mainly American weddings but she did such a great job for my Indian wedding! She did a beautiful job, was on time, and had such a great attitude!
Sherree B
5.0
6/14/2018
Working with MW Makeup Designs was one of the most raved vendors by my bridal party. I worked with Eric and Sara (make up/hair) and Mary was there for every trial I had! The team worked very efficiently, all the ladies looked absolutely beautiful. I am a TV anchor and get my make up done everyday for work and I loved the way the team did my hair and make up.
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Jackie N
5.0
6/06/2018
I am late on writing this review, but I seriously adored working with Mary! She made me feel so comfortable and made sure that I looked perfect for my wedding day! She was able to work with me on scheduling a trial and even let my mother get a trial as well. I would recommend her to anyone getting married or needing makeup done for a special event! Seriously, you cannot go wrong with her and her team! Thank you so much Mary!
Sidney W
5.0
5/31/2018
Mary is an amazingly talented professional! She was so fun to be around for the day while getting ready and friendly to all my friends and family that visited during the day. She happily accommodated my grandmother at the last minute when she decided she wanted her makeup done and was completely flexible with her time. I highly recommend doing the airbrush makeup; my makeup didn't move, smudge, cry, or sweat off at all in the 12 hours I was outdoors at our wedding, reception, and after party. I got so many compliments throughout the day on how beautiful my makeup was. Mary is the best!
Alexandra M
5.0
5/23/2018
Mary and her team did a wonderful job on myself, 8 bridesmaids and 2 mothers! They worked very diligently and made every single girl in my wedding the most beautiful they could look! They listened to each woman’s wants and needs plus got all of us done in 4 1/2 hours! Would highly recommend!
Shannon O
5.0
4/26/2018
Mary and her team are EXTRAORDINARY! Mary's work is flawless and far exceeds other vendors-once you work with her you'll never turn back! I would give 500 stars if I could!!!
Samantha P
5.0
4/23/2018
Mary was amazing! She took a personal interest in my wedding party and me. She was kind and very knowledgeable. The makeup lasted and looked phenomenal throughout the day, night, tears, sweat, laughter....everything. I could not have found a more perfect artist for that day! I highly recommend if you have any special occasion go talk to Mary!
Kaitlin L
5.0
1/21/2018
Mary is a truly gifted makeup artist! On my wedding day, she did the makeup for myself, my mom, and four bridesmaids. She was prompt, professional, and made us all look gorgeous! She listened carefully to everyone’s requests, and offered amazing suggestions which brought out the beauty in everyone! I’ve never felt so beautiful. Beyond Mary’s skills, she was a calming and fun presence on what could’ve been a hectic day! My getting ready experience was amazing thanks to Mary! I highly recommend MW Makeup Designs for any event!
Emily C
5.0
12/15/2017
My sister used Mary for her wedding last year and when I got engaged I knew immediately I wanted to book her. She and Deby were so gracious and traveled down to Miami for my destination wedding. They did hair and make up for 9 of us and made everyone look so beautiful! They are both so knowledgeable in their fields! Mary is friendly, professional and simply the BEST! I Highly recommend MW Makeup Designs! Thank you Mary and Deby!!
Robyn K
5.0
10/25/2017
Mary is the BEST at what she does! Unfortunately, I didn't know her when I tied the knot several years ago, but thank goodness she has come to my rescue since then! She has done my make-up for several special occasions and each time, I walk away with a huge smile on my face. She simply makes you feel pretty...no matter what. She's passionate, funny, dedicated and makes you feel comfortable. Call this gal...she won't disappoint!
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