5 out of 5 stars and 25 reviews
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(25)Sonoma County, Napa Valley and the Bay Area
About this vendor
Congratulations on your engagement!! You have come to the right place. I don't want you to look like a different person, especially on your wedding. I thrive on making you feel beautiful and confident and also calm! It's an important day and I'm right there with you to make sure the morning goes smoothly. From creating a cohesive look for your bridesmaids, adding glamour to the moms to nailing your look...I've got you. I look forward to making your you look exactly the way you want on the most special day of your life. Thank you for trusting me to do so! After you leave my chair, you don't need a filter on your selfie, because you look THAT good! I do makeup on location in Sonoma County, the Napa Valley and the bay area.
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Beauty
- Beauty Group Bookings
- Makeup
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
- On-Site Hair & Makeup
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2021.2020.
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Stefanie is a true artist and an absolute rockstar when it comes to bridal makeup! From the moment I met her, I knew I was in good hands. Stefanie took the time to truly understand...
my vision for my wedding day look, and she executed it flawlessly.
What I loved most is that she managed to enhance my features without making me feel like I was wearing a mask of makeup. The result was a look that felt light and natural, yet undeniably glamorous and perfect for my special day. My makeup lasted flawlessly throughout the entire day and night (even after lots of happy tears)!
I knew Stefanie was going to be spectacular from what I'd heard about her, yet she still exceeded my expectations. Do yourself a favor and use Stephaine for your wedding! There's no doubt that you will be so happy that you did.
Stefanie is phenomenal and a true professional. It is difficult to find someone so reliable, consistent, and communicative, and she hits all of the marks. She took my muddled versi...
on of a makeup "vision" for my wedding and made it into something that was so unique and personal for me. She listens in the sense that she truly wants feedback, and she is excellent at combining this feedback with what she knows is tried and true. She will direct you in the correct direction with her heaps of experience, and this really shows. She also gave me so many tips for the day of, expanding beyond just makeup and getting ready. Stefanie is a wedding and makeup guru, and will make you feel like yourself but 100x better.
Stefanie was amazing!! I explained the "look" I wanted for my wedding day and she made it even better. She exceeded my expectations for my wedding make-up. She did a perfect job...
making the makeup natural and enhance my features. It was exactly what I wanted. I was blown away by the final look and her talent. Stefanie also has a great personality and is really easy to be around. I was not able to have my family and friends there while getting ready like I had originally planned due to Covid, but Stefanie made me feel so relaxed and comfortable. She made it a fun wedding morning.
Stefanie made me feel so beautiful for my big day.
A LONG overdue review for Stefanie. She. Is. Everything. Sometimes you find someone who is easy to work with. Sometimes you find someone who is unbelievably talented. Sometimes you...
find someone who really cares about making their clients happy. And sometimes you find someone who you genuinely want to make your new best friend. Stefanie is all the things.
What began as a nightmare when my original makeup artist flaked on me the morning of my engagement shoot turned into a total blessing. In my hunt for a new makeup artist, I found Stefanie and instantly knew she was the only option. She was sympathetic to my unforeseen scramble. And that sympathy came in handy again later when we had to reschedule our wedding date due to our venue double booking. Two things that could have been complete disasters were made totally manageable thanks to amazing vendors like Stefanie. I had nothing but confidence that she would be there for me when I needed her.
Now for her talent. I did a preview with her and I was thrilled. Somehow she exceeded my highest expectations. We went over styles I liked and didn't like, and then she worked her magic. I never knew I could simultaneously feel so glamorous and still feel so much like myself. I left that preview with sky-high confidence in my wedding day look. She also made some amazing makeup and skincare recommendations that I am still obsessed with.
Between my preview and wedding day, she was always reachable for tips and to answer any little questions I might have had. And as someone who loves a good plan, I was thrilled with her pre-wedding day communication and scheduling.
Finally, the big day. Everyone loved her work (she did makeup for nine women!!). My maid of honor had planned to do her own makeup, since she often does a better job on herself than professionals do. But when she saw how gorgeous Stefanie made everyone else look, she asked to be squeezed in at the end. Stefanie made sure she had the time and made my MOH look like an absolute stunner! Now my MOH and I want to go back to Stefanie for a makeup lesson together!
Everything about Stefanie is a pleasure. I have an amazing time when I'm in her chair. She's fun to talk to (so much so that sometimes I struggled to not laugh while I was supposed to be perfectly still). She effortlessly relates to whomever she's speaking with. She listens - which was extremely important with my mother who has skin allergies and often reacts poorly to makeup. Thanks to Stefanie, my mom's sensitive skin was happy and glowing! I knew this before based on my preview experience, but one of the things that I love most about her is that her approach is so individualized. She really takes the time to make sure she has the right products and approach for every face she touches.
Because of Stefanie, I can look back at my wedding day photos and see myself at the most beautiful I've ever felt. Spending the morning getting ready with her help put me in the perfect mood for my big day. It was light, it was fun, and it was beautiful. I'm so happy my planning process led me to her and that I still have her in my life now, six months later.
Extremely long story short... 11/10 would recommend! Hire Stefanie. It's the easiest wedding planning decision you will make.
She is amazing! I’ve gotten my make up done by her 2x and I loved everything about both sessions. She is professional and kind. I had a cancellation from a prior make up artist and...
thankfully she was able to fit me in 3 weeks before my wedding day! She is very detailed and will meet you at your venue (which is a huge deal and helps the day to run a lot more smooth). I highly recommend her!
Stef is a dream! I would 10/10 recommended her to any bride!
We scheduled a trail session a few months before my wedding and Stef gave me the best tips. She asked me to come wit...
h a few ideas of what I wanted to look like on my wedding day- and she AMPTED it up a million times.
I had a great experience working with her from that initial meeting, because we were able to try different options to create an exact game plan for wedding day.
She did my make up as well as five bridesmaids, and to mamas. We all loved the way our glam looked!
My flawless makeup stayed in all night- through the laughter, tears, dancing, and sweating on my hot summer wedding.
Anyone should feel confident with Stef doing their makeup on their special day!
Stefanie is honestly the best there is. She was a wealth of experience that I feel so lucky to have in the person doing my wedding makeup. She listened to everything I wanted and m...
ade sure I was happy every step of the way. I felt completely at ease and am so happy to have met her because she is such a sweet and caring person! I have never felt more beautiful, but looked like myself at the same time (my husbands words :-)). My makeup lasted throughout the whole day, even in the 90 degree heat. I couldn't believe how good I still looked, even at the after party!
I have to say that I am so incredibly lucky that I got to have the BEST makeup artist for my wedding! Stefanie made me and my bridal party look amazing. From the time that I booked...
Stefanie she was on top of it. From scheduling a wedding makeup preview to creating a time line for the day of so that she plans the appropriate amount time for the bride, bridesmaids, mother of the bride and mother of the groom to the day of that was absolutely flawless from the time that she got there. She worked so well with the hairstylist and they both communicated seamlessly with each other’s time and did frequent check in’s to make sure they were on track. Stefanie has an amazing talent and if you have the opportunity to book her for anything weather it is a photoshoot, your wedding or a makeup lesson I highly encourage it! She is the best! Thank you again Stefanie for everything.
I am soooo glad I came across Stefanie's instagram page while searching for makeup artists and photographers when planning my July 2019 wedding! It was important for me to choose s...
omeone that had worked with my photographer so that they both knew each other and that I could see how the makeup looked in the photographs. I scheduled my preview with Stefanie for my engagement photos and I had the best time! I had never gotten my makeup professionally done so I was nervous. I wanted a natural look but also to enhance my features. Needless to say, Stefanie did the most amazing job! I was obsessed with my makeup (and so was my fiancé at the time) and I never wanted to wash it off! For my wedding day she catered to my bridesmaid, maid of honor and my mom (who she also did a preview for, highly recommend that!) and made us all look and feel our absolute best. My bridesmaid and I are now wanting to schedule a makeup lesson with her and I plan on using Stefanie for anything I can in the future! She's not only the sweetest but the BEST at her job and listening to what her client wants! She won't give up until everyone is happy. Take my word for it. I can't wait to work with her again!
Oh my gosh where do I start?? Stefanie was hands down the best makeup artist I could have chosen for my wedding on 08/16/2019. Stefanie was so helpful in creating looks for myself,...
my mom, and my bridesmaids that fit the vibe of the wedding perfectly. Stefanie made us all feel so beautiful and our makeup lasted through the entire wedding in the August heat. Stefanie is extremely responsive via email and was so sweet in person. She made us all feel super comfortable, especially my mom, who is not used to wearing much makeup and has never had false eyelashes put on. I would definitely recommend Stefanie to any bride/bridal party in the Bay Area!
I had the challenge of planning my July 20th northern California wedding all the way from the midwest. I found Stefanie through her Instagram, and I am so lucky I did. She is so ...
warm, genuine and made me feel like a longtime friend the moment I sat down in her chair. I gave her little to no inspiration of what I wanted, yet at my trial she created a look that made me feel so beautiful. I felt completely comfortable sharing my random, indecisive thoughts during the trial and she applied those to my makeup the day of my wedding. The makeup was light, natural and I felt so comfortable in it- even in the fake lashes that I never wear. It lasted all night through smiles, dancing and a little sweat- leaving my face looking great up until the last pictures of the evening. Nestled within the weekend of wedding craze, my makeup turned out to be one of the few things that required little to no worry. I am so thankful for her!
I don't know where to even start! Stephanie is simple the best there is! She knows what she is doing and listens to what you want, and makes you feel amazing. Stephanie did my wedd...
ing day off make up as well as my bridal party. Everyone was so happy with their makeup! We continued to receive compliments throughout the day/night. She is great working with all skin types. My mom and mother in law (who both never wear makeup) loved how Stephanie just enhanced their natural beauty without putting a ton on their face. I would recommend Stephanie for every occasion! I will definitely be booking with Stephanie again!
Stefanie is amazing to work with! She's a total professional, but also treats you like a friend. During my makeup trial she coached me through the whole process and what I should p...
lan for on my wedding day. She also gave me lots of guidance when I decided last minute I wanted to get lash extensions. On my wedding day she was the first person at the venue and did flawless work on TEN women with time to spare. She is super kind, supportive, and extremely talented. I would recommend her to anyone!
Stefanie was recommended to me by my wedding photographer and I’m so happy she was available for my wedding! From my first inquiry I knew she was going to be awesome!I never ended ...
up doing a trial with her because it was a destination wedding and we arrived in California day before wedding but she had such wonderful raving reviews that I trusted it would be ok. And all her reviews were so right! Stephanie is very professional with beautiful heart. She made me look and feel so gorgeous! Thank you ❤️
Stefanie is incredibly talented and oh-so-fun to work with! I highly recommend her services. From initial contact, she was so responsive and helpful. We had fun at my trial session...
(which I also recommend, very helpful to nail down your wedding day look), and my entire wedding party made a point of mentioning how much they enjoyed her on the wedding day. She is easy-going and will make any adjustments, while also offering her professional opinion. My wedding day make-up was perfect. It was easy to wear without feeling over-done and it looked stunning in the photos. The bridesmaids and moms felt the same. Hire Stefanie if you can, you will not regret it.
Booking Stefanie for our May 2019 wedding was one of the best decisions we made! Stefanie blew me away with how thorough she was during our initial email exchanges and her flexibil...
ity for fitting in a M-F, 8-5, bride never seemed to deter her. I initially found Stefanie on Instagram where I was wowed by her "before and after" photos of not just glowing brides, but also MOG, MOB, and bridesmaids. Stefanie listened to my likes and dislikes, asked me what my usual makeup routine was, asked for photo inspiration, asked what my dress looked like, gave me suggestions for skincare products and gave the best wedding tips and tricks I'd never even thought about! Not only does Stefanie do wonders on making you look beautiful, she makes you FEEL beautiful.
I was silly and booked a trial with another makeup artist and instantly regretted it. Minutes into my 2nd trial, I was messaging Stefanie from the makeup chair and praying she still had our wedding date open! Thankfully she did and I booked her instantly. Her years of expertise, her warmth, professionalism, friendly and calm demeanor set her apart from the rest. This really showed on my wedding day when things weren't going as planned and Stefanie kindly reassured me, fixed my makeup after a massive cry, and acted as a sounding board as last minute decisions were made. I am eternally grateful for her support and wisdom!
She also offers makeup lessons and has you bring in your own makeup and has a whole list of her recommended items to complement what you already own. I learned so much from her and feel much more confident with my makeup application.
DON'T wait, book Stefanie immediately if you're getting married in the Sonoma County area, you won't regret it!
I cannot say enough positive things about Stefanie. If you're thinking about booking her, I strongly recommend doing it and doing it early, because she books up! I felt absolutely ...
beautiful on my wedding day. She also did a wonderful job with my mom and mother-in-law. We all looked like better versions of ourselves, which is exactly what we wanted. Not only does she has such a lovely personality (and is incredibly talented), but on the day of my wedding, my hairstylist canceled 30 min after she was supposed to arrive. Cue the tears... Without me even saying anything Stefanie leapt into action and started calling everyone she knew and was able to find someone within 30 min who did an incredible job. She even offered to do my hair for me if we couldn't find anyone. She really went above and beyond.
I can not say enough great things about Stefanie! I found her on instagram and instantly fell in love with the looks on her page. I booked her for my engagement shoot and was a lit...
tle nervous when we had my appointment since I don’t normally wear a ton of makeup. Within a few minutes of meeting Stefanie she put my nerves at ease. She is so knowledgeable and really knows how to make you feel like the best version of yourself. After she finished my engagement shoot makeup, I knew I had to have her for my wedding day! On my wedding day she arrived on time and ready to go. She did make up for me, my mothers, and 6 bridesmaids. I wanted my wedding look to be a little more dramatic than my engagement shoot and she exceeded my expectations. I don’t think I’ve ever felt prettier. All of the girls loved there looks as well and we were sad when it was time for Stefanie to leave! Don’t hesitate in booking Stefanie for your wedding day, she will not disappoint!
I am so glad that Stefanie was my make up artist for my wedding day! I was recommended to her by a good friend who had hired her for her wedding, and I was so impressed with our tr...
ial session that I immediately booked her for my wedding even though it was more than a year away! Stefanie listened to exactly what I wanted, and checked in with me regularly to make sure that what she was doing matched my expectations. I really appreciated how she incorporated my feedback into my day of wedding look. Because she's a professional, she took all of my ideas and vision and transformed it into a look a million times better than I could've imagined. Now when it comes to my wedding make up... I absolutely loved it. I got so many compliments and I felt like I was myself with the most beautiful filter ever! Even better, Stefanie gives such amazing skin care and other make up advice that I have come to rely on. I hope to work with Stefanie again in the future. Thank you so much Stefanie!
Stefanie is such a joy to work with. She is a true gem and is phenomenal at what she does. She did my wedding make up, my mothers make up and my (8) bridesmaids. She was efficient,...
easy to work with, responsive throughout the entire process and she really made the entire experience worry free. I was a bride planning my wedding from out of town and she eased any hesitations I had. The wedding make up fit every girls look. The makeup was quality and everyone seemed to have a beautiful glow. I would l highly recommend Stefanie to any bride getting married!!!
If only I could give Stefanie more than 5 stars! She has a passion for what she does and I am so fortunate I was able to book her for one of the best days of my life! After conta...
cting her and finding out another bride had just inquired about my wedding day I booked her on the spot! Don't wait with Stefanie, if she has your day free take it! Do not dawdle or the spot will be gone!
I am a complete novice when it comes to makeup but she held my hand through the process and discussed with me along the way my options and what she thought was best and the outcome was outstanding! My biggest concern was feeling like I was caked in makeup and my glasses would smudge the makeup around my nose but 10 hours later I still didn't feel like I had makeup on AND it didn't move! My girlfriends and I will be booking a makeup lesson with her! She did the makeup for myself, all 6 bridesmaids, my mom, and my flower girl and we were all blown away at her talent! Stefanie has also become my skincare guru! I have gotten several products she recommends (thanks to her I'm not Rogue status at Sephora) and will message her about the order the products should go, etc. She is so multifaceted and amazing at everything she does!
Stefanie is a magician! She can turn you from ordinary to spectacular! And in a way that isn't heavy or fake. She captures your essence and makes it shine. She did my engagemen...
t and wedding makeup. She handed me the mirror and I was speechless. I'm so blessed to have found her and can't wait for more fun to come in future makeup sessions! And she's just an overall friendly person who always establishes a positive relationship with her clientele. I love looking at her portfolio and highly recommend her for any occasion you want to look your best! Thanks again for making me shine on my Big Day!
Words cannot express how fortunate I was to find Stefanie. I live out of state and needed a makeup artist for my destination wedding, especially since it was short notice. I emaile...
d Stefanie and she quickly responded answering my questions without any hesitation. I knew through her words, that I was in great hands! My makeup was flawless and picture perfect! Thank you so much Stefanie for making me beautiful!
Stefanie is amazing! She did an incredible preview for me on the day of my engagement pictures. I need to find an excuse to have another preview done before my wedding day! She is ...
so professional and friendly and makes you feel so comfortable. I don't know much about makeup so when it came to make color choices, etc. she wasn't afraid to give her opinion and make the process super smooth and easy. I would recommend her to EVERYONE. She is experienced and hilarious! Stefanie is the absolute best of the best.
I have had my makeup done by Stefanie Fritz Makeup Artistry several times, for family photos, my 10-year wedding anniversary, and a 1-on-1 make-up lesson, which was AMAZING! Stefa...
nie is truly THE BEST! She makes me feel like the most beautiful version of myself every time. Stefanie is professional, punctual, has an incredible makeup kit, and really listens to my needs and desires. Stefanie has also taught me so much about how to do my own makeup. At my lesson she spent time going through my kit, and let me know what I was missing. She did 1/2 of my face and I did the other. Now I feel confident in doing my own makeup, which I have never felt before! I seriously couldn’t give Stefanie a higher recommendation. I wish I knew her when I got married, so she could have done my makeup then. She is truly the best!
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Stefanie Fritz Makeup Artistry