I can't recommend Nina enough. I got married on the hottest day in July this past summer and so many people commented on how I didn't look like I even broke a sweat. My makeup was impeccable from start to finish, and a lot of our day was spent ...outside! She gave me the natural look I wanted while knowing exactly how to keep my makeup looking fresh the entire day.
Nina is the whole package- super nice, calm energy, incredibly skilled and expertly knowledgeable when it comes to makeup and knowing what she's doing. In our trial, it was important to me to get the natural look I wanted for my special day, "No heavy concealer, contouring, or shadowing, I want to look like me on my wedding day!" were some of the things I made sure to be annoyingly vocal about. Nina was so open to hearing and receiving all of my requests and concerns, and was super flexible when I asked for different eye shadow and lip colors. She knew exactly how to give me the natural look I wanted while also making sure that it would last for 10 hours in the July heat. My husband and I did a first look and bridal party photos before the ceremony outside, in the dead heat of the afternoon, and while I was sweating profusely under my dress, there was no sign of it on my face. I don't know what magic Nina worked but I had the natural look I wanted that could sustain the elements and continue looking fresh throughout the afternoon.
I hired Nina to do touch ups at the venue before the ceremony which I fully recommend, especially if you're planning on doing photos or a first look beforehand. Nina touched up my makeup and bridesmaids', making sure everyone looked their best just before the ceremony, and at a very reasonable cost.
Throughout the entire process she was excellent in her communication, incredibly reasonable in her pricing, and a joy to work with and have around on my big day. I would highly recommend Nina to anyone looking for professional, excellent quality- she is the best around!