About this vendor
Tanistry Spray Tans is a wedding beauty business based in Metairie, LA, specializing in mobile spray tanning for special occasions. The company is owned and operated by Master spray tan artist Kristi Walker, who started her business in 2012. As a leader in the tanning industry, Kristi traveled the country teaching independent business owners how to perform efficient and professional spray tanning.
Passionate about sunless tanning, Kristi develops every solution to complement the wearer's natural features and tastes. She boasts a seven to ten-day durability when proper after-care is administered. Every tan is made from high-quality products and application techniques designed to withstand swimming pools on your honeymoon, as well as the big day's celebrations.
Tanistry Spray Tans offers in-studio and mobile tanning and teeth whitening services in the Greater New Orleans area. Couples can choose from a selection of tan types, such as hydration and classic. Packages are available as monthly subscriptions for individuals and groups.
Details
Beauty
- Beauty Group Bookings
- Tanning
- Spray Tan
- Teeth Whitening
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+2 more.
Best of Weddings
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this award—it’s never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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AMAZING! Kristi is insanely knowledgable and knows exactly what she is doing. The appointment was easy to book, the process was not lengthy, and every step of the tan was detailed ...
and done with perfection. The color was absolutely stunning and lasted without a single imperfection! 100000/10 highly recommend!
Kristi is the absolute BEST choice for spray tans in New Orleans! She is knowledgeable, kind, and incredibly good at her job. Her whole team is wonderful - you won’t be disappointe...
d !!
I absolutely LOVE Kristi. She and her team does an outstanding job. Always.
She squeezed me and last minute family members in her crazy schedule during my wedding week which happe...
ned to be a super busy week for her.
I have gotten so many outstanding spray tans from her. I am fairly fair, and I never turned orange or looked blotchy. She cares a lot about her clients and always has a judgement free zone. Made me and all my friends and family feel safe and taken care of while at her salon. Truly made my skin look perfect for my skin wedding. She is a 100000/10 would highly recommended over and over.
Absolutely loved my tan every time I went to Tanistry! I went for every wedding event and it was perfect every time. ❤️
Tanistry was absolutely amazing and played such a key role in making me feel confident for my wedding. I got my spray tan in June, right in the middle of summer, and the color came...
out perfect—natural, even, and never orange or streaky. It wore beautifully through all of my wedding events and lasted far longer than I expected, even with the heat and long days. The entire experience was seamless and professional, and I couldn’t have been happier with how flawless and glowing my skin looked. I would 100% recommend Tanistry Artistry to any bride or anyone wanting a long-lasting, natural-looking tan for a special occasion.
Tanistry spray tans sprayed me and some of my wedding party for my wedding and WOW!!! The spray tan came out so perfect and stayed on for the entire weekend from Thursday-Sunday. I...
t looked so natural and gave me the perfect amount of tan for my wedding. The ladies that work there made my experience so easy and knew exactly what to do to make sure my tan came out perfect! Highly highly recommend them!!!
The best spray tan in the city, and Kristi is the nice, most professional spray tan artist!! I got to Tanistry for all my tans! Love them!!
Kristi and her team at Tanistry made me and all of my bridal party look tan and beautiful for all the wedding events. She is easy to work with, accommodating and gives easy instruc...
tions to help any one even if they’re brand new at tanning! Could not recommend Tanistry more!!!
Absolutely, 100% trust her with your wedding tan! I am new to spray tans, but my friends recommended Tanistry, and I’m so glad I listened to them! As it was only my second time get...
ting a spray tan, she was very patient when deciding on shade choices, and gave very clear instructions on how to maintain my tan. I ended up with the most perfect color for my wedding weekend (which lasted through my entire honeymoon!) and she even gave an extra glow for my face and neck. As I was leaving the appointment, she told me “Come back if you notice any issues, there is nothing we can’t fix!” As a stressed bride this is truly the best thing that you can hear. I will absolutely be returning to Tanistry for any future spray tans!
Kristi at tanistry is the absolute best for spray tans in general, but specifically for weddings. I got a few tans the months leading up to my wedding and each time she was meticul...
ous to make sure my tan was perfect for my big day. I got my spray tan the Wednesday before my Saturday wedding since my rehearsal was on Thursday and my tan was PERFECT for both events. I got so many compliments on how natural I looked. Seriously cannot recommend her enough to make you feel amazing for your big day!!
Tanistry will always be where I go to for a spray tan! So when it came to getting a spray tan for my wedding or bridal events, it was without a question that I went to Tanistry! I ...
know I will have an amazing tan every time! So thankful for them for giving me the perfect bridal glow!
Tanistry is THE BEST!! I started coming to Tanistry before my wedding, and this is the best spray tan experience I've ever had. Kristi is incredible and super helpful. She makes yo...
u feel so welcome as soon as you walk in the door. I got tons of compliments on my tan for my bachelorette trip and my wedding, and I felt absolutely beautiful. Thank you to Kristi/Tanistry for making me truly feel and look my best on my big day!
Kristi at Tanistry always does an amazing job. I’ve been going to her year-round for the best spray tans, and she absolutely nailed it for my wedding! The color was flawless natur...
al, even, and perfect in photos. As always, her attention to detail and professionalism are unmatched. I couldn’t recommend them more!
I am not naturally tan and was very intentional about who I trusted to tan me for my wedding. The Tanistry team gave me the perfect glow without looking like I had gotten a spray t...
an. No orange - just natural glow!! Now I drive from the Northshore for my special occasion tans 🤗
I had the best experience at tanistry. I had never had a spray tan before and wanted to get one for my wedding. I was super nervous of it not looking natural. Kristi put me at ease...
and did an amazing job!!! Literally glowing for my big day!
I simply cannot say enough great things about our Tanistry Wedding Tan experience! Kristi made my husband and I so glowy & made our pictures even more perfect! She’s by far the bes...
t spray tans around! We will be back & highly recommend Kristi!!🤍
I CAN NOT RECOMMEND SUZY ENOUGH!!! My husband and I went to see Suzy in Baton Rouge a couple of days before our wedding. We both got our teeth whitened and I got my first ever spra...
y tan. She was incredible. She was so accommodating and even gave me a dress of hers to have and wear out because I made the rookie mistake of wearing jeans. Also, she gave me a beach towel to sit on in the car because we have cloth seats. By the time we left it was raining, and she gave me the royal treatment of walking me out to the car with an umbrella. Anyone who has been to see her knows she is very detailed and shows so much pride in her work. On the wedding day my tan looked amazing and so natural. NO ORANGE. I was worried about getting my first spray tan from someone I had never met, but I hit the jackpot with Suzy. If you are any kind of hesitant, visit Tanistry Spray Tans in Baton Rouge. You will feel welcomed, heard, and understood. I wish I lived local, because I would go to Suzy all the time! Thank you Suzy!
Suzy really is amazing . I have used her several times now for a variety of different events and she did not disappoint. Always natural looking tans in any shade you could ask for!...
She’s always on time and is a great conversationalist.
I had never gotten a spray tan before, but they were fantastic. They made sure to talk to me and walk me through the very detailed after care instructions.
Kristi is as so awesome! I don’t usually get spray tans and was hesitant to get one for my wedding day, but I am so happy I did! I did a trial about two weeks before my wedding to ...
get an idea of the tan and make any adjustments needed. Kristi was so thorough and gave me so many tips to keep my tan looking perfect. I had the perfect glow on the day of and totally felt like the most beautiful version of myself. Highly recommend:)
Kristi was the BEST!! Was very accommodating with my reservation and was very professional and made me so comfortable during the tan! 10/10.
Kristi is an absolute PRO! I've never had a person spray tan me before, and she made it so comfortable and easy. My tan looked so natural for my wedding.
My husband-to-be also go...
t his teeth whitened with Kristi and they were SO WHITE after a 1-hour session! She also offers a discounted follow-up visit. We were so happy with our experience and would recommend Tanistry to anyone who needs tanning or teeth whitening in Nola!
Kristi is the absolute best! Not only is she amazing to work with but she always leaves you with the most natural, stunning glow. She exceeds my expectations every time!
Kristi was so great!! I had never gotten a spray tan before but she made the experience so great. I got tanned the day before my wedding and I was absolutely glowing. 1000/10 exper...
ience
absolute PERFECTION!!! I got a spray tan at Tanistry for my wedding and I am out of town, so I trusted my amazing wedding planner. I cannot speak highly enough about Tanistry! My t...
an was the true MVP of the weekend! I got my spray tan on Thursday, and my wedding was Sunday. My tan lasted through my wedding and beyond! It looked so natural, was very even and was just perfect! Thank you so much!!
Kristi is absolutely fabulous! She is professional, knowledgeable, takes the time to explain what she is doing, and willing to answer whatever question you may have! I am looki...
ng forward to being a long term client! Thank you so much Kristi. See you in a few weeks.
My mother and I got spray tans for my wedding! We both turned out perfect and she did such a thorough job! Truly no splotchy spots or being orange. 10/10
Absolutely loved my tan for both my bridals and wedding day! Even lasted all the way through my honeymoon!100% recommend Tanistry!
Kristi was AWESOME to work with! She color matched the perfect glow for me and made all of us feel 100% comfortable in her care. I had only gotten one spray tan before. I cannot re...
commend her enough!!! I will be getting spray tans with her for all future events.
Kristi Is the absolute BEST and I wouldn’t have anyone else done my wedding. Spray tans always make me uncomfortable but she always made me Feel comfortable. She is absolutely meti...
culous about her work and I can honestly say she gave me the best, most natural tan I’ve ever had. Absolutely zero splotchy-ness all four times I did my tan with her. Don’t hesitate to book with her. She’s the best!
Kristi made me feel so comfortable throughout the tanning process, and as a fake tan expert (I’m a pale ginger), she gave me the best tan of my LIFE for my wedding day. She’s an ex...
pert in her field, and puts in the work to give you a custom blend for your skin tone so that you look your best— never orange or overdone. I felt so beautiful and there was no transfer to my wedding gown!! I recommend Tanistry to every bride or any person wanting that perfect glow for a special occasion; and she’s definitely redhead approved!
I also booked her for teeth whitening and the process was quick, easy, comfortable and super effective with no sensitivity. I’ve literally never looked better.
Kristi is the best! We got married in December and did a destination wedding. I wanted that wedding glow and a friend of mine who does spray tans professionally back home referred ...
me to Kristi through her Rolodex of work contacts. Kristi was INCREDIBLE! Everyone is always nervous getting a spray tan as we all know someone or have seen someone experience that orange Oompa Loompa look and your wedding day is the LAST day you ever want to look orange. FEAR NOT! Kristi is your girl for the perfect spray tan. Even more convenient is she has an option of coming to you and spraying you at your hotel or airBNB so you don’t worry about sweating making your way through New Orleans. Definitely reach out to Kristi for your wedding day glow!
Kristi is THE BEST! I used her for all of my pre-wedding festivities and now I’ll be a customer forever. I’ve been getting spray tans for a long time and she’s the best in the busi...
ness!
I was a destination bride and was nervous about finding a spray tan place since I wouldn’t be able to do a trial. Kristi was the first one to pop up on my google search and had a T...
ON of amazing reviews. I’m so glad that I booked with her, she is super knowledgeable about spraying and the after care. She even gave me her number to message her if anything odd happened before the wedding (which didn’t of course because she was amazing!). You must book with her!
when I say my skin was glowing I mean GLOWING! I don't know if my tan/skin has ever looked so beautiful! I'm a novice to spray tans and was nervous about getting one two days befor...
e my wedding but I'm so so glad I got one and went with Tanistry!
Tanistry is definitely the best around and I would recommend 10/10 times. She is very thorough in asking your goals for each tan and specifies each tan to YOU and your wants. At th...
e end of each tan she gives specific instructions and is available after for any questions that may come up. My tan was beautifully bronze, lasted, and did not splotch when coming off. This is the place to go for all your wedding festivities tanning needs!!!
AMAZING. I am writing this one week post tan, and I am still a glowing goddess! Kristi was so wonderful and gave me the bridal tan of my dreams. I wanted to look natural and she ab...
solutely delivered. She also went out of the way to make sure I would not sweat off my tan (it is hot in LA) and gave me a complimentary towel for the ride to the hotel. She is the best in the business!
Kristi is just the absolute best. I was so in love with my spray tan on my wedding. Kristi was so knowledgeable, professional, and was able to work perfectly with my skin type. I h...
ighly suggest Kristi if you want a perfect, natural tan for your wedding day, bridals, etc.!
I am so glad I used Tanistry for my wedding tan! It looked completely natural and I never had the "fake tan" smell. They also were so kind and worked me into their schedule that da...
y to include the teeth whitening! They were so kind and professional and I will for sure be using them again in the future for any events! I typically do at-home tans, however, I'm so so glad I went to a professional for such an important day!
Kristi at Tanistry is the best in the game!! If you need the perfect spray tan for your wedding in the greater New Orleans area, you have to visit her. I looked absolutely perfect ...
and my spray tan was amazing. It was so natural looking and I had the perfect glow! Krisiti really takes her time and listens to want you want. Thanks so much Tanistry!
I can't begin to explain how wonderful Kristi was the week of my wedding. My spray tan didn't happen in Houston before we left for New Orleans and my husband is a big "no spray tan...
" man. I was just going to say forget it... but let's be real photos always look a little better with a hint of color. I sent her a 911 text and she came to our hotel set up in our room and went to work. She was super friendly, gave some advice on how other vendors would be best coming to our room for the wedding. I passed her contact on to our family make up friend in New Orleans and hair dresser! She event offered to come back and do a touch up if I needed it before the wedding day. When I say this was the best tan I've had not only did my husband say "wow this is the best i've seen on you" but both my mother and sister asked if I had been laying out. haha (no we leave in the snow in minnesota) I just can't say enough great things about her!! Can you move to minneapolis for us?! haha thanks Kristi
Seriously - just book it!!!! She is incredible and it was honestly the best spray tan I’ve ever ever had!! The color was seriously the best I’ve ever had. She truly cares about her...
brides and understands lighting, wedding colors, etc. She is the spray tan master!!! And so freaking sweet too. It’s everything I would want from a vendor on my big day.
Kristi is the absolute best! My tan was flawless and amazing! I was so nervous of being sprayed tanned and Kristi explained everything and made everything so easy! Will always use ...
her for my tanning needs and will forever recommend her to everyone!!
I was nervous about getting a spray tan for my wedding but it turned out beautiful! She knows how to make the tan look right for whatever occasion you have. I also appreciated her ...
being flexible and understanding with scheduling. Very easy to work with. I had my teeth whitened too and I couldn’t believe the results! Highly recommend Tanistry!
I met Kristi through reviews from my brother’s coworkers. My first time being tanned, Kristi made me feel super comfortable and relaxed, even though I was next-to naked instantly h...
aha. My tan was FLAWLESS, perfectly blended, and provided a subtle pop on my wedding day. I have been going to Kristi for 5 years now and am thrilled every time! PS- DO A TEETH WHITENING TOO! The tan and whitening combo is perfect for a “you 2.0” look!
Kristi does an amazing job! I had the perfect glow on my wedding day. I still get complemented to this day on that tan. I loved it and wouldn’t have seen anyone else!
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5037 Veterans Blvd #1B, Metarie, LA | New Orleans, Metairie, Baton Rouge
Tanistry Spray Tans