State of Face Artistry

her as well. I’ve been in a lot of weddings plus had my makeup done for events and never really loved it or had small things I did not like. I loved every single part of my makeup when Joy did it! Plus, she loves dogs and was so sweet to my hyper Golden Retriever who got ready with us, and sat by her side all morning! She is so sweet and chill, so she’s great to have there on your big day while you’re getting ready! My maid of honor recently got engaged and booked Joy as well!

f my bridesmaids LOVED her and how their makeup turned out (which isn't always the case). Day of, we requested that she come back for 'touch ups' after photos since it was a hotter day than expected, and she was so kind and gracious to do so! I highly recommend Joy to any bride looking for a makeup artist who is fun to work with and amazingly talented! Thank you, Joy!

atched my vision perfectly! I am extremely pleased with how my look turned out. I am in love with the lip color!! The blotting tissue and lipstick touch-up kit was super handy! Joy has amazing talent, friendly personality and professionalism.

from boogie down on the dance floor. My bridesmaids and Mom loved how they looked as well, everyone felt beautiful!!! Would definitely recommend her to anyone wanting to feel beautiful!!!

nting trust her with their make up for their wedding day! I can not speaking more highly of Joys work and her artistic abilities! She is just fun and professional and completely understands your face before you even provide her ideas of what you'd like to look like! I'd have to say, I think she absolutely mastered the "pony tail girl" look on Pinterest ;) THANK YOU SO MUCH JOY! we love you!

al and I would recommend her to anyone!

ther’s, flower girls, my BBF and my 88 year old Nana’s make up and wow did we all look amazing!! She the BEST makeup artist out there! I would highly recommend Joy for any event you want to feel and look amazing for!

ly. I was so happy with my trial & the day of my wedding makeup. The makeup stayed all day & she provided a touchup lip kit for just an additional $5.

things about her as a person...and my makeup looked great at the beginning and end of the night!! A beautiful soul and incredible artist!!!

and sang along with us the whole morning. Definitely recommend!!

t-of-town bride). She allowed me to come to her home studio for a makeup trial a few months before my wedding. She took many pictures and detailed notes about what I liked and didn’t like. When she initially did my makeup, she was willing to tweak any little thing I wanted changed until I felt it was perfect! On the day of the wedding, she had 14 people to put makeup on, including me, my bridesmaids, 2 moms, 2 grandmas, and 2 flower girls. She brought Maddie as a second makeup artist, and both were great the whole morning. They worked very efficiently while listening to everyone’s makeup wants and needs. Both girls made our makeup special for the occasion, but also natural looking. No one appeared to have makeup “caked on.” She knew exactly how to apply makeup to all of the different ages and skin types. And our makeup stayed on all day! I had a great experience and would recommend her to anyone. I also thought her prices were very fair.

artist is so worth the money for your wedding day.

heir makeup! She is a true professional and so nice and fun. She helped make our morning getting ready to be very relaxing and a lot of fun! I would strongly recommend Joy and State of Face Artistry!

alse eye lashes came in different sizes (and that I would be an extra small), so was very glad to have done the trial prior to the big day! I would highly recommend Joy, she is wonderful!

artists were really great and I would use them again in a heartbeat.

hanks so much, Joy!

her artist come with her to help. My makeup was perfect and lasted the whole night, even through all the dancing!! Joy, thank you for contributing to my "best day ever."

in anyway she can! It was an added bonus that she was able to come to us and make the day run more smoothly.

er booked her for her Cleveland wedding next June! I would recommend Joy in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for making me feel so wonderful on our wedding day. Looking forward to seeing you in the future!

at all... and it was important to me that I feel like myself, but I also wanted to feel special and more done up! Joy took my requests and delivered exceptionally. I loved my makeup and she also listened to my bridesmaids', mother's and mother in law's requests and make them look beautiful as well. Thank you Joy!

of my girlfriends. Joy listened to what I wanted and created a look that was exactly what I had in mind. When my wedding day came, I'll never forget how I felt looking in the mirror with my makeup done perfectly. Joy also did my bridesmaids, mother, and mother-in-laws makeup and listened to what they wanted and created a look that was unique to each of them. My mother-in-law doesn't typically wear a lot of makeup and was worried about not looking like herself. Joy listened to her concerns and I know my mother-in-law was thrilled with her makeup! Thank you Joy for your attention to detail and for being all around awesome at what you do!

immediately, but she actually continued to help me locate another artist who had my day available and put me in contact with her. EXCELLENT customer service.

st minute to the schedule. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs makeup done. I know I am keeping her number handy for the future myself!

beauty team was less than impressive. She is so creative and totally got the vibe I was going for. She was great with my bridesmaids, and made my mom feel beautiful. If you're lucky enough to fit into Joy's schedule, you will be one stunning bride!

lt flawless the entire night and could not have been more grateful for her time and creative hand! Above all, she truly is a magnificent person, was a breeze to work with, and is INSANELY talented!! She's your girl!

r music during my trial! The other artist she brought to help my bridal party get ready was also wonderful. I think her name was Jenny. We were running a bit behind schedule but Joy never made me feel rushed. On the contrary, she made me feel like a queen! She is so kind and professional. If I ever need makeup done for a special event, I will definitely be calling Joy.

. I had a combined Indian and American wedding, so I had 4 different outfits and 3 different makeup looks. I was so happy with every single look, but I have to say she really showed her skills the morning of the wedding when she created a look that was versatile and worked for both Indian and American ceremonies (and 2 different outfits)! Absolutely great work!!!!

aws were bridesmaids and they all agreed Joy was the best make up they had ever had done (including their own weddings). Thank you Joy! :-)

keup as well as my 5 bridesmaid's makeup looked amazing. All of my bridesmaids said this was the best wedding makeup they've ever had done. I cannot recommend Joy enough!!! You will not be disappointed!

I had to go pretty early in the morning and it stayed perfect all day, even with the rain. She gave me a lip kit and glue for my eyelashes which made me feel better about the early appointment. Used the lip kit a couple times and didn't need the eyelash glue at all (but was glad to have it)

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Goode) they are an excellent pair! I used her services for both my engagement shoot and wedding/wedding party. Everyone looked incredible!

end result was beautiful. All of my bridesmaids raved about their make-up and how much they liked it which says A LOT because a few of them complained about past experiences of having their make-up professionally done and not liking it. One of my bridesmaids even said the day of her wedding her make-up artist made her cry she disliked her make-up so much and had to redo it all herself, but she loved the look Joy gave her :) The airbrush make-up that she used gave me a flawless look the whole day. She also gave me extra lip color to touch up throughout the day which was amazing! I wasn’t feeling very well while getting ready that morning and was upset that I wasn’t feeling 100% on my special day. When it was my turn for my make-up things in the hotel suite were getting a bit chaotic with all of the vendors showing up and extra family around. Joy took charge and asked everyone to go into the attached room, she changed the music to something relaxing, and let me close my eyes and try to relax. I appreciated her doing this and it really helped me to feel better. My flower girl was not getting make-up done but witnessed me getting my make-up done and was really intrigued by the whole process. She is only 3 so mom did not want her having her make-up done, but Joy offered “princess lip gloss” and she just LOVED this. It was so adorable. Thank you Joy for making us all look and feel beautiful!

re we even had the date nailed down). Joy is very professional and extremely gifted. She listened to what I wanted and nailed it on the first time, ensuring my makeup looked natural, which was extremely important to me as I typically don’t wear much (if any) makeup. Thank you Joy for making me look flawless on my special day…I have never felt so beautiful!

wonderful. She is super professional and really fun. Great energy and smile!

t and treats you like she's known you her life. That's just a bonus because she is so talented!!! I felt absolutely flawless on my big day and cannot thank her enough. She did my makeup as well as my mothers and 8 bridesmaids and we all looked flawless. She is professional, prepared and by far the most talented makeup artist I have ever been to!!

erfect match for my special day. I loved that she went above and beyond to create a custom color that went beautifully with my bouquet. Joy has volumes of work experience with local studios, magazines and news stations which makes for flawless photos to remember your wedding day. She is truly passionate about her work and it shows in your final results. Joy I cannot thank you enough for all that you did to make my wedding day fantastic! You are the best!

husband admitted it was one of the best spends we did for our bridal party. Joy was a breeze to work with and made my day such a breeze and the pictures show it. Thank you again!

ked with me to give me the exact look I wanted. I do not wear very much makeup and was nervous about airbrush and false lashes and all I can say is: if Joy says it will look good, DO IT! I had a small touch-up with her before the ceremony, but other than that my makeup was flawless until 2 am! Whatever look you want for your special day, Joy can make it happen and it will look better than you ever could have imagined.

I couldn’t have been happier. She understands how important it is for a bride to look and feel great and I can't thank her enough for her amazing work! The makeup also felt great and lasted the whole day/night. All of my bridesmaids were also extremely happy with their makeup.

es based on her experience. Each girl consistently turned out as good as the other. Thank you Joy! Katie

" look. Both times Joy did an amazing job and listened closely to me. By the second look, I was SO comfortable and happy and just couldn't wait for the big day. On the wedding day, I was shocked and amazed that my makeup stayed on ALL DAY LONG. We did pictures early, so i was in makeup from 2pm til midnight, and it looked amazing the whole time. I just loved it. Heck, i'd use Joy again just for a fun night out! :)

one fairly early in the day and it help up all day. She's also very friendly and easy to talk to while you're getting ready.

as so impressed that my makeup still looked perfect by the time it was ceremony time! Ladies....if I could give one piece of advice...airbrush makeup is the only way to go on your wedding day....you won't regret your decision! There is no other option! Joy also provided fake lashes for everyone and she made everyone their own personalized lip gloss to use throughout the wedding day, which I thought was so awesome! She was also professional and always responded so quickly to emails to address any questions that I had!

stion. Joy is extremely friendly, professional and good at her work! She took the time to understand the bridal look I was going for and to assess what would look best on my skin. She was very accommodating so that I could schedule my makeup trial on a day that I also had a bridal shower so that my do wouldn't be wasted :). All of my good feelings about Joy were confirmed on the wedding day. She showed up right on time, got set up, and got to work, pleasantly chatting with the bridal party throughout, and doing a great job catering to each girls' preferences. Because I had a large bridal party (9 bridesmaids), Joy worked with a second artist, who was also extremely friendly and talented, and did a great job as well! The pictures I have seen so far look amazing, due in large part to Joy and her partners' work, and I I would recommend Joy and State of Face to anyone!

sn't planning on having makeup done. I loved her flexibility and willingness to make everything work perfectly. She spent so much time with me making sure that every detail was perfect and I looked flawless before walking out the door for my first look photos. I paid a little more to have her stay with me while we did our photos. She stayed right there with us and touched me up in between shots to make sure every photo was going to be flawless. Once we got back to our wedding venue, she touched up my bridesmaids and me one last time before I headed off down the aisle. She even left me samples of things that she used on my face so that I could touch up through the night, but I never needed to. She did such a great job there was never a need to touch up the rest of the night! I highly recommend Joy for her artistic ability and her attention to details. I also highly recommend, if you're doing first look photos, to have Joy stay and do touch ups throughout the day before you head down the aisle. That extra service was worth every penny! Thank you, Joy for making my day even more perfect!

me during our trial, so that day-of she created a look that enhanced my features but didn't cake the make-up on. All the girls were extremely happy with her service and products she used. She is truly passionate about what she's doing, professional, and creates an absolutely amazing look. Selecting Joy for any event will not disappoint.

ery impressed at how well my makeup lasted the entire night! I would recommend Joy to every bride I know! =)

to coordinate a trial time with me since I was living out of state. She also took on my wedding party the day after she came back from a vacation abroad. She made sure to have a backup in the event there was flight delay, etc. I was very hesitant to get airbrush makeup in fear of looking too fake/done up. Joy did a natural look on me and it was so beautiful. I decided I wanted more the day of the wedding and my makeup ended up perfect! She also was able to squeeze in my mother and two friends the day of the wedding. She's punctual and works quick! I can say that Joy is a real joy to work with :). She was fun and joined in and we were all laughing. If you are on the fence about getting your makeup done, it is a must. You will not be disappointed when booking with Joy. I hope to work with her again in the future.

is she a gifted artist but she listens and understands exactly what you want! Joy was so easy to work and made that part of my wedding day hassle free! I would highly recommend State of Face. Simply the best in town!

and makes you look your absolute best. Joy went above and beyond what any vendor would normally do and helped me find a photographer when I had to cancel mine, with 5 days to go until my wedding. What make up artist would do that? Joy, that's who. In regards to her talent, it is the best around, top notch, and there is no comparable that I have found. I have never felt as beautiful as when she did my makeup (twice now). So much so that if I ever need another makeup artist for special events, etc. she will be my go to girl. She made my entire bridal party look better than I had ever seen them. Simply amazing! Hands down, the best!

ade the decision so easy. She listened to what I wanted and was spot on. I felt beautiful on my wedding day thanks to Joy. I had an early ceremony so I was nervous about the makeup lasting, but it lasted till the end of the night. I would recommend Joy to anyone looking for a makeup artist.

last throughout the day/night! And considering it was winter, I wanted someone that would be able to tell me what is best for keeping my skin hydrated and finding tones that complimented my 'winter glow'. I had been in a wedding that used airbrush technique before and knew that I wanted that smooth foundation. After reading several reviews and many cordial email exchanges, Joy was a pleasure to work with! She not only was extremely timely in her communication, but she went above and beyond to make sure everything went off without a hitch. I felt very comfortable that she took the time to do two trials after the coloring during the first trial was a bit too dark. She took the initiative to make it right - and the second trial was absolutely perfect. Calmed my nerves for the big day and I knew my face was something I wouldn't have to worry about. She not only did my makeup, but my mom, mother of the groom, and 8 bridesmaids! She even weathered the elements and traveled to our house on a cold January day! I appreciated her expertise, her demeanor, and fun personality! Thank you, Joy!

ryone looked flawless and the makeup stayed perfectly through the very long day.

s about having their make-up done for my wedding they were all worried about their make-up being to heavy and to dark seeing how this was the first time any of them had their make-up done by a professional make-up artist. Joy did a fantastic job on all of are make-up. I could not of been happier. My Jr bridesmaids are 16,10 and 8 and she brought out their beauty without their make-up being over the top. All of my bridesmaids and my mom were extremely happy. I do not where much make-up and I do a awful job at keeping my eyebrows groomed. When I first met Joy she asked "where are your eyebrows?" Lols!! At that point I knew she was the one to do my make-up. She helped me grow out my eyebrows and get them to where they needed to be for my wedding day. My husband has always hated my thin, uneven eyebrows and now he loves them! Joy made me feel gorgeous on my special day. I loved my make-up and could not of been happier with her work. Joy also offers a service where you can schedule a appointment with her to learn how to properly apply make-up and go shopping to buy make-up products that are right for you. This is something I can not wait to do with my best friend because I have no idea what colors to use or what to buy when shopping for make-up. Joy has shown me in a short time that you can enhance your beauty without going over the top with heavy make-up. Joy was absolutely wonderful to work with.

o look your best. Even though i feel really comfortable in the world of makeup and having done a couple weddings myself, I decided to do a one-on-one with with my mom and me on using different techniques and applications specific to our needs and face shape. Anyone, novice or aficionado, can learn from her expertise, and encourage anyone who is scared of makeup or wants to learn how to do makeup for their special day to schedule a one-on-one with Joy.

." She was right! I looked like a million bucks...plus a couple of pennies, ha! I e-mailed Joy about the possibility of having her do our faces for the big day and her response was almost immediate. She was so kind, yet professional...and I have to mention, she has an amazing sense of humor! I took the risk of not completing a trial before the wedding, mainly because I had complete and total confidence in her skills, just from exchanging e-mails with her. I could just feel it. When she arrived on my wedding day, I felt like I had known her for years. She was so friendly and easy to work with. Her confidence made me so comfortable. She took the time to do a small consultation with each girl, just to get a sense of the look we were going for. The finished product was AH-MAZING!!! We were all in awe. She even gave us a little touch-up kit, in case there were any makeup emergencies after she left. I had never had my makeup airbrushed before, and now I'm sold. It was everything I could have dreamed of. I felt so beautiful, thanks to Joy and her stellar makeup skills. My maid of honor agreed...she hired State of Face for her wedding this October. I would 100% recommend Joy to anyone looking to be beautified. Joy exceeded my expectations and I will shout her praises from the highest mountain! :)

o do a second one at no additional cost. I REALLY appreciated that! Just a little something extra to help me feel 100% confident that she was going to be able to deliver on the big day. I did my trials about 5 weeks prior to my wedding. She perfected the look I wanted at our 2nd trial and I wasn't nervous at all about her replicating the look for my wedding day. Besides her obvious makeup artistry skills, I really enjoyed talking with her too - she made me feel at ease, which helped me relax more on my wedding day too. My sister in law came with me to one of the trials, and on my wedding day, and commented on how much she liked Joy too! She also listened to my concerns carefully (I was worried about makeup sticking/lasting due to oily skin), and we adjusted the foundation for the wedding so that it would last all day. It photographed really well and lasted all day/night, no problem! She also packaged up a nice little lipstick/gloss sample for me so that I could reapply later, if need be. And gave me a sample of cleanser to remove everything afterwards. She ended up doing some makeup for my sister in law on the big day too! All nice little extras that I wasn't expecting. Joy - Thank you again for helping me to complete my whole look for my wedding! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone in the area looking for a fantastic makeup artist!

s to match all the time. My makeup was beyond what I expected. I loved my trial that I had with Joy about a month before my wedding but once I kept looking at the pic it wasn't what I really wanted. The day of my wedding I let Joy know that I wanted; more drastic and a different color eye shadow. Joy listened to what I wanted and did more! Everyone at my wedding loved my makeup. They kept telling me I looked like a model in a magazine which was wonderful to hear all night. My wedding was outside and it rained right before I went out. My makeup never messed up. My face never felt greasy. It was perfect till the end of the night before I had to wash it off:(Joy is such a great makeup artist and person; she listens, takes pride in her work, and made me look like a princess!!!!

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mmunicate with and all of the pictures I saw proved how awesome she is! After my first makeup trial, I was still a little nervous and wanted to change somethings and Joy had me come back in and worked with me more to make me feel at ease and comfortable. I've never felt better than I did on my wedding day, and Joy was a huge part of that! I initially wrote a review back in May 2013 when I got married, however I was just in a wedding this past weekend and knew I needed to update my review. When the makeup artist my friend had hired was setting us, I quickly realized that Joy was a diamond in the industry, she is so special and not the normal. She literally is one in a million!! The makeup artist used at the last wedding I was in had all clearance makeup, one small eyeshadow palette, and after she left I had to fix my cakey make up that didn't blend down my neck, and my eyeshadow that had a didn't have a blended crease. Joy is amazing at what she does, and worth every penny you pay for her. I would hire her all over again, especially after seeing what else is out there. It doesn't get better than Joy Macke!

lipstick of the shade you were wearing for touch ups through the night. She did a great job! She was great at answering e-mails quickly as well. Kimberly Wedding May 10, 2013

. She did the make up for my entire wedding party and gave them skin care pointers along the way. Everyone looked and felt fantastic! When my make up was done I couldn't have felt any better about myself and it is flawless in pics!