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Makeup Services In Albany, NY
Sarah made me feel like an absolute princess! She took what I had in my mind and made it into a reality!! My makeup was perfection and it lasted till the next morning! Everyone was still giving me compliments on my makeup at our brunch the next day!
Pauline G.
5.0
Sarah was absolutely amazing! My wedding makeup was flawless and lasted all day, I truly felt like the best version of myself. She also did an incredible job with my bridal party; everyone loved their makeup and felt so naturally beautiful. Sarah made the morning calm, fun, and unforgettable. Highly recommend her!
Caitlin D.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Sarah Marquart Makeup is a traveling wedding makeup artist based in Albany, NY, with over 14 years of experience. She travels all over New York state, as well as western Massachusetts and Vermont, and specializes in weddings, servicing an average of 50 weddings per year. She got her start at MAC Cosmetics, where she managed her counter for over 7 years. Sarah Marquart will work with you to bring your vision to life and feel like the best version of yourself for your big day.
Based in Albany, NY, Sarah Marquart Makeup is a wedding beauty company specializing in weddings. This business was founded by Sarah Marquart, who has been working in the beauty industry since 2010, honing her craft at renowned companies such as MAC Cosmetics. She now works with newlyweds-to-be to make them look and feel their very best on their big day.
Sarah Marquart Makeup can care for all your wedding beauty needs, offering hair styling and makeup services. Consultations are available before your event, allowing you to discuss your vision for your nuptial look. Whether you want a glamorous beauty look or a natural and bohemian feel to your beauty, this artist will make your vision come to life. Sarah Marquart Makeup offers on-site services to clients, accommodating them in the location of their choice. Sarah can also accommodate group bookings, taking care of your entire wedding party ahead of your nuptials.
LGBTQ+-owned and Woman-owned Business
15+ years in business
Speaks English
Small team (2-10 members)
Details
Beauty
Makeup
Makeup Artists
Makeup Trials Available
On-Site Hair & Makeup
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2022.
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Summary: Reviewers rave about the makeup artist’s professionalism, warm personality, and ability to create natural-glam looks that lasted all day. She was punctual, organized, communicative, and handled large bridal parties smoothly. Highly recommended.Review photos
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Caitlin D
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5.0
10/07/2025
Sarah was absolutely amazing! My wedding makeup was flawless and lasted all day, I truly felt like the best version of myself. She also did an incredible job with my bridal party; ...
everyone loved their makeup and felt so naturally beautiful. Sarah made the morning calm, fun, and unforgettable. Highly recommend her!
Pauline G
5.0
8/15/2026
Sarah made me feel like an absolute princess! She took what I had in my mind and made it into a reality!! My makeup was perfection and it lasted till the next morning! Everyone was...
still giving me compliments on my makeup at our brunch the next day!
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Chandler A
5.0
9/18/2025
We found Sarah through the Knot's LGBTQIA+ owned businesses filter, and I'm so glad we booked with her. From start to finish, Sarah organized everything and made my life 10x easier...
. The payment was easy and she matched us with our artist, Ally.
I went to Ally's house for the trial and we immediately hit it off. She beautifully translated what I wanted from the pictures I showed her!
On the day of, Ally showed up on time and ready to go! We had a LOT of people getting their makeup done and she finished well before we needed to leave, with time for touchups.
Working with this company made my wedding day so much easier. Hire them!! You won't regret it!
Jen G
5.0
9/01/2025
I cannot recommend Sarah enough! I hired her for my Catskills wedding and she was a joy to work with from start to finish. She came prepared on the wedding day with all the notes f...
rom my trial and reviewed all the tweaks with me to make sure I’d love it, she did an amazing job and the makeup lasted all. day. long. She brought Alison along to help with the large party, and she was also fabulous. Sarah is sweet, easy to work with, professional, and so so talented. All of my bridesmaids LOVED their makeup (not always the case with a large wedding party). Sarah is a gem anyone is lucky to work with!!
Ashley K
5.0
8/25/2025
Sarah does an AMAZING job!!! I barely wear makeup and was super nervous, but i explained this to her and knew exactly what to do! My makeup looked absolutely stunning. I have never...
felt more beautiful! All my bridesmaids looked amazing as well. Thank you for making me look and feel amazing on my special day!
Molly H
5.0
7/16/2025
Sarah did such an amazing job. From the trial to the wedding day everything was perfect!! She was so personable and she made me feel so beautiful and I couldn’t have asked for anyt...
hing better. 10/10 recommend.
Haley F
5.0
7/09/2025
Sarah is the absolute sweetest! Her warm, bubbly personality alone deserves five stars, I felt like I’d known her forever after just our trial. She’s incredibly talkative, attentiv...
e, and truly brings your vision to life. Sarah did makeup for me, my entire bridal party, my mom, and my mother-in-law. She made everyone feel beautiful, especially my sister-in-law and mother-in-law, who don’t typically wear much makeup. Sarah has such a talent for working with all complexions, skin types, and ages — and somehow made everyone’s brows look flawless (which, let’s be honest, most of us are super picky about!). If I ever need professional makeup again, Sarah will be the first person I call without hesitation!
Laura L
5.0
7/06/2025
Simply the best MUA ever. Period. Would recommend to ANYONE. My wedding day makeup was perfect. The only time I like my makeup is when Sarah does it. She’s so calm and professional...
too. My makeup didn’t budge ONCE! I had to do no touch ups all night. Still looked perfect at 3am. 10/10. Can’t recommend enough.
Devyn F
5.0
11/24/2024
I was so lucky to find Sarah, and even luckier that she was available on our wedding day. I have never been happier with professional makeup in my life. Everyone in the bridal part...
y and everyone at the wedding was incredibly impressed with her work. Her makeup looks breathtaking, but also natural. She is such a talented makeup artist. More than that, she was so easy to talk to, responsive, flexible, affordable, and comforting. She did the makeup of 9 girls on the morning of my wedding! WOW! I could rave about her all day. Sarah is absolutely wonderful. Book her if you can!
Ashley L
5.0
10/27/2024
Sarah is AMAZING at makeup and so kind! She listens and is able to perfectly execute your vision. I wanted a natural glam look that didn't feel caked on, and she DELIVERED. For the...
wedding, she showed up right on time and was able to get everyone's makeup done on schedule. My makeup stayed on throughout the entire wedding day, and I received so many compliments.
Kiersten H
5.0
10/15/2024
Sarah is phenomenal!! She is so sweet and did such an amazing job! My girls and I looked gorgeous and the makeup lasted ALL day. I felt so beautiful and confident, it was perfect! ...
Definitely recommend her for your big day!!!!!
Lynn P
5.0
7/25/2024
Wow!!! Sarah did an outstanding job for my daughter's wedding! The ladies looked beautiful....soft, romantic, natural. Sarah was easy to work with, responded to correspondence in a...
timely manner. Fun. Easy going, stress free! If you are looking for a make up artist, look no further.Sarah is top notch! Lynn, mother of the bride
Ami C
5.0
7/12/2024
She did an amazing job on my makeup for my court wedding, I got a lot of compliments. Thank you Sarah!
Michele F
5.0
4/02/2024
Absolutely AMAZING to say the least. Sarah was extremely professional, extremely talented and just all over great vibes. From trial runs to the wedding Sarah was very communicative...
, friendly and fun to be around. My bridal makeup and my girls makeup was STUNNING and lasted all day and night. I even rubbed my face a few times and you would have never noticed. I have very sensitive skin and the makeup and brushed never bothered or broke my skin out. I will forever refer and hire Sarah for all makeup needs. She’s worth every penny!!
Elizabeth M
5.0
7/03/2023
Sarah was such a pleasure to work with! She did the makeup for another wedding I was in, and I knew then that I wanted her to do the makeup for my wedding day. She was very respons...
ive throughout the process and easy to work with. Sarah is incredibly professional and everyone's makeup looked great. I like that she caters to each person--if you want less makeup or more makeup, she will make sure to accommodate you. My makeup stayed on the entire night and I appreciated the extra lipstick to reapply throughout the evening. I highly recommend her services.
Julie K
5.0
11/07/2022
Sarah provided makeup services for my wedding for myself and a large bridal/family party. Sarah was so easy to work with and very communicative. The entire glam process was seamles...
s and we actually finished early!! Not a single person who received the service was unhappy everyone loved their look, including myself! Would recommend very highly!
Gracemarie R
5.0
10/08/2022
My family was so impressed how smoothly all makeup applications went - everyone felt and looked their best! Thank you again for everything! We had a blast getting ready!
April R
5.0
9/27/2022
Sarah was absolutely amazing!! I can’t say enough good things about her and her skills. She did my makeup for my wedding (+4 other women) and we were all so impressed with our make...
up. Our makeup stayed in placed the ENTIRE night. My maid of honor and I could not stop saying how crazy it was that our makeup lasted as long as it did. Through tears and dancing all night, my makeup did not budge. Sarah was amazing to work with from the very first conversation. I highly recommend her for any of your makeup needs!
Akshara P
5.0
3/13/2022
Sarah is an absolute gem. She is super talented and communicates well with your needs. I did not take a trial for my wedding so I was a bit nervous at first for the makeup but she ...
understood exactly what I want and did her magic. I didn’t have even a single thing to point out or something that I didn’t like. She is so humble and professional at the same time. Thank you so much Sarah for making my special day even more special.
Hannah V
5.0
12/20/2021
Sarah was extremely flexible and easy to work with. She showed up on time with everything possibly needed and captured exactly what I wanted without a prior trail. Would highly rec...
ommend
Michelle J
5.0
11/19/2021
Sarah is incredible. I've never felt more beautiful.
I use her for parties, weddings, my own wedding, and sometimes just call her to put on some lashes because she's the BEST a...
t it. She's so patient and fun to be around. She's extremely professional. I would highly recommend her over and over again.
Melissa M
5.0
10/30/2021
I went for my trial with another MAU a week before my wedding. Unfortunately, I didn’t love the results. I reached out to friends and one of them recommended Sarah. She was respons...
ive, friendly, and super helpful. Sarah showed up the day of my wedding ready to go. Instantly, I knew she was so much more professional and skilled than the previous make up artist I was going to use. And she definitely did not disappoint! Everybody who got their make up done loved it!! As somebody who does not wear a lot of make up, I was blown away with how natural yet glamorous I looked at the same time. She did everything I asked for and more! I would recommend Sarah every single time and can’t wait to use her again!
Nicole R
5.0
10/01/2021
Sarah is the best make up artist I have ever worked with! She makes you look glam and perfect , and she has the best personality to top it off! I wish I could use her every day!
T...
hank you for making me look perfect for every big and little moment in between! I can’t wait to get glammed again in the future!
Maria B
5.0
10/01/2021
Sarah’s work is outstanding. She is SO personable, takes her time and really listens to you. My trial really helped for my big day, and a minor tweak made such a difference. My mak...
eup stayed on the whole night (and morning - don’t judge), so you can feel confident knowing you can start in the chair early. The makeup photographs beautifully, and I appreciate that Sarah let me go with a more dramatic look. I recommend Sarah for any event you may have, whether it be a wedding, a weekend special event or just a night out.
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