Makeup Artistry - Hair Styling - Men's Grooming
On Location Artistry NJ & NYC
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Mariel Lajterman
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (10X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Operating out of Hackettstown, NJ, The Bridal Artistry Co. provides wedding makeup and hairstyling services to nearlyweds in the New Jersey and New York areas. Honored to be a part of their day, the team works closely with clients to create elegant and timeless looks. Whether your vision is of soft hues or a glamorous makeover, they will help bring your vision to life.
Owner and lead stylist, Mariel Lajterman, takes great joy in bringing her skills to every client she serves. With over a decade of rich experience in the industry, she understands the importance of enhancing her clients’ natural beauty, allowing them to feel radiant as they walk down the aisle. She and her team of talented stylists work diligently to help their clients both look and feel their best on their wedding day.
The Bridal Artistry Co. offers a number of carefully curated packages to their clients. Hairstyling options include blowouts and updos, as well as extension applications. Your makeup appointment can include airbrush and contour makeup, lash application, and tattoo coverage.
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Meet the team
Mariel Lajterman
Owner
Recognized as a premier hair and makeup artist based in NJ, Mariel Lajterman brings a unique level of excellence to bridal beauty services within the tristate area. With a degree in Business Marketing, followed by expert training from the Makeup Designory in NYC in 2010, Mariel exemplifies the perfect combination of business and artistry. Mariel's passion for beauty and dedication to making real women feel their most beautiful is what makes working with Mariel such a memorable experience.
Reviews
4.9
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Mariel and her team at Bridal Artistry Co. received glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Brides and bridesmaids praised Mariel for creating stunning, personalized looks that lasted throughout the day. Mariel's professionalism, attentiveness to details, and ability to adapt to last-minute changes were highlighted, along with her team's timely and efficient service. Reviewers consistently recommended Mariel and her team for their talent, making brides feel beautiful and confident on their special day.Review photos
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Katherine L
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5.0
1/29/2025
In preparing for our wedding, I was looking to streamline the planning process as much as possible and hoped that I could find a hairstylist and makeup artist through the same comp...
any. I couldn't have been luckier to find Mariel and the Bridal Artistry Co! From the trial to our wedding day, Mariel was so nice and easy to work with. She was responsive to the many questions I had, and flexible to changes I made from the trial, and I knew I was in the most capable hands. She styled both hair and makeup for myself (as the bride), my mother, and maid of honor and we all felt stunning. She flawlessly executed each style we requested, which were all different from each other, and our hair and makeup truly lasted all night. Through lots of happy tears at the ceremony, and a night of dancing, my hair and makeup looked and felt perfect!
Jessica S
3.0
11/11/2025
My makeup turned out great and lasted all day! However, when I wasn’t happy with my hair, Mariel was very defensive and argumentative, telling me I asked for the wrong style and bl...
aming the sweatshirt I was wearing. She did fix it, but I felt very uncomfortable as the bride. The situation was not handled professionally at all. Her team was good otherwise and my bridal party was happy.
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Laura P
5.0
11/11/2025
Mariel and her team did an incredible job on our wedding day! My hair and makeup were an absolute dream, and turned out exactly like my vision that I described to Mariel. She and h...
er team also did such beautiful work for hair and make up on my wedding party and everyone was thrilled with their styles. Thank you to Mariel and team for making us all feel so beautiful!
Moriah H
5.0
10/30/2025
Mariel absolutely worked her magic at our wedding this September! I chose her after my friend’s wedding, and she came highly recommended. I did a bridal trial with her a few months...
before our wedding, and it helped ease so much of my anxiety for the day of. I ended up changing basically everything between my trial and wedding day (hair due to the weight of my veil needing more of an anchor, and makeup because I wasn’t fully satisfied with what I originally thought I wanted), but she rolled with it and did such a beautiful job day-of. She listened to everything I wanted when it came to my makeup (I can be picky about a few things), and as long as you communicate what you did/didn’t like you can’t go wrong. She did both my hair and makeup and the makeup for my bridesmaids and mom, and brought along a secondary hair stylist (Tressa Hair) for everyone else’s hair. She is a bit pricier compared to some of the other HMU artists I looked at, but it was sooo worth it. She did an absolutely amazing job and everyone looked so beautiful and were so happy with the results. You don’t want to skimp on HMU for your wedding and I would hire Mariel all over again if I could!
Kaeli W
5.0
10/19/2025
Mariel and team delivered for the whole crew on the wedding day! My makeup did not budge through rain, tears, and dancing sweat. Everyone photographed like a dream, and the whole t...
eam listened to what people were looking for and adjusted on the fly as needed. I’m so glad I did a trial with Mar - it was helpful to work out some of my preferences ahead of time, and she was exceptional at integrating my feedback for the big day. We even had a moment where everything went sideways at our get-ready location (fire alarms!), and Mar and team helped keep us all on track and calm through the chaos. Highly recommend Bridal Artistry Co for your wedding!
Allison C
5.0
7/01/2025
After an unfortunate communication issue with the venue, Mariel and team jumped into action and got all the services done in ~4 hours for 8 girls. They were fast, efficient, friend...
ly and did amazing work that lasted all night. And last but not least my fiance was so happy because he said I looked like myself even with all the makeup on. 5/5 stars and highly recommend!!
Jessica N
5.0
6/03/2025
Mariel and her team did an amazing job loved her work! She was very accommodating and definitely recommend!
Brittany S
4.0
6/02/2025
Mariel did a great job with my hair and makeup for my wedding. She and her team also did a great job with my family and bridesmaids' hair and makeup. I did not like my makeup tri...
al and Mariel got on the phone with me to make adjustments to what we originally discussed. My wedding day makeup was perfect! I ended up doing airbrush on wedding day and it stayed way better than the trial makeup. I loved my hair! The trial was quite pricey, which of course you need to have, but frustrating when it was expensive and I didn't like it after returning home. However, Mariel made up for it on wedding day.
Marissa G
5.0
6/02/2025
I don't even know where to begin how fabulous Mariel and her team are! My daughter was married on 5/3/25. Mariel and her team came in and did their magic. All 7 bridesmaids look ...
just amazing. My daughter, the bride...looked just absolutely gorgeous!!!!! They took their time to listen to what each bridesmaid was looking for in their hair and makeup. They made sure each one, including me, were happy and excited with the way we looked. But, Mariel didn't stop there. She went way above and beyond when she traveled over to the venue with us. She touched everyone up as much as we needed to be. She literally like I said went above and beyond, with literally taking picutres for me at the first look with my daugher and her father and also with her now husband. She made sure Marissa, the bride, was extremely calm, and helped her even with her wedding dress. I cannot say the most awesome experience we had with Mariel and her team. I would recommend them 10000000 times over!!! Dawne Gergits-Mother of the Bride
Hannah K
5.0
4/25/2025
I cannot recommend Mariel enough! She did my makeup for my wedding, along with my entire bridal party, and she made all of us feel so incredibly beautiful. She was able to create a...
natural, glowing look that still felt elevated and special. She listened to what each of us wanted, made everyone feel so comfortable, and truly brought out the best in all of us.
Michelle F
5.0
4/04/2025
Mariel is a true artist and professional in every sense of the word. I couldn’t have been happier with my wedding day hair outcome - and have guests still reaching out to me for in...
formation about how to get in touch! Mariel is lovely to work with and be around and makes you feel totally comfortable and immensely confident for your big day! I can’t say enough wonderful things about my experience - a true no brainer and one of the best decisions I made!!
Amanda M
5.0
3/24/2025
I had a great experience with Mariel at the Bridal Artistry Co for my November wedding. I had 7 bridesmaids plus my mother and mother in law getting ready in the morning so I was w...
orried that the timing would be chaotic with so many hair and make up services. But the morning was honestly so relaxing and easy - the calmest part of the day! Mariel has a super chill demeanor and was very organized, sending us the schedule ahead of time. She had a team of two other hair and make up artists with her which made everything run smoothly, and all of my girls had a great experience. I went for a trial a couple of months before the wedding and gave Mariel some feedback about a few things I wanted to change about my look and she implemented those changes perfectly on the wedding day. It was important to me that I looked glamorous but still like myself, and Mariel knew exactly what I meant. She is very knowledgable and experienced and I was very happy with my whole look. My make up and hair lasted all night and looks great in all of the pictures.
Jill A
5.0
1/02/2025
I can’t recommend Mariel and the Bridal Artistry Co. team enough! From the moment I met her during my trail she was very professional and easy to work with. I had been between two...
hairstairs (an up-do or half up/half down) and she did both so that I could see how each looked. Along with that, my mom had been nervous about the makeup so she was able to do a trail with Mariel and she made it look so natural. On the day of, Mariel arrived with ample time to set up and we never felt rushed/stayed within the timeline that Mariel had helped put together. Overall, Mariel was so easy to work with and would recommend to anyone looking for a hair/makeup artist!
Nikita B
5.0
12/31/2024
I have nothing but great things to say about Mariel and her company. I first met Mariel in summer 2020 when she came to my parents’ house to do my family’s hair and makeup for my ...
sister’s micro-wedding. She’s done my hair and makeup three times over the last four years including my wedding day.
Mariel is very personable. When we reconnected last year for my wedding, she was able to recall details about my life from 2020 and inquired about updates from me and my family. She made me feel like an old friend vs. a stranger.
She is also very timely, professional and efficient. The morning of my wedding we had a tight turnaround- all 10 women needed to be hair and makeup ready by noon. Mariel and her team arrived to my parents’ house at 7am on the dot and got straight to work. So many of my bridesmaids that have been in multiple weddings said that the Bridal Artistry’s hair and makeup was the best they’ve ever had.
Thank you so much Mariel for making me and my girls feel and look our best on my special day!
Amanda C
5.0
12/30/2024
Mariel was amazing in every possible way for our makeup on our wedding day. First, my trial run was great and she really listened to everything I asked for, while making the slight...
adjustments I requested. Then, we had to change our venue last minute and Mariel reached out for logistics, but also to check in with how we were doing with the whole mess of things. She was flexible and understanding with last minute changes and playing it by ear as we were making adjustments and figuring out how the day would go. Our makeup was done ahead of schedule and she really made me feel so beautiful on my day. All of us looked fabulous, highly recommend The Bridal Artistry Co.!
Caroline B
5.0
12/20/2024
Mariel is an absolute gem! Not only did she make me look and feel like the most beautiful bride, but she also flawlessly did the makeup for my entire bridal party, my aunt, mother ...
and mother in law all while staying perfectly on schedule. Her attention to detail was incredible and she listens to your vision. My makeup truly lasted all night, even through all the happy tears! Mariel's professionalism and efficiency are unmatched. If you are looking for a bridal makeup artist who delivers breathtaking results and handles time management like a pro, she is the one to hire!
Heather S
5.0
12/20/2024
I can’t recommend Mariel and the Bridal Artistry Co. team enough! From the moment I booked Mariel, she was professional, responsive, and truly dedicated to making my wedding day pe...
rfect. Mariel took the time to listen to my vision for both my hair and makeup, and the results were stunning. My hair and makeup stayed flawless all day long, and I felt like the best version of myself. The entire team was not only incredibly talented, but they were also calm and reassuring, making the whole experience feel relaxing and enjoyable. My mom, bridesmaids and I felt pampered and confident, and I couldn’t have asked for a better team to be a part of my special day. If you’re looking for a hair and makeup artist for your wedding day, I would book Bridal Artistry Co! Thank you, Mariel and the team, for making me and my girls feel so beautiful on my wedding day!
Jamie C
5.0
12/19/2024
Mariel and her team are the absolute best!! She made me feel so amazing on my wedding day, and she was so easy to work with in the lead up to my event. She was super flexible with ...
my trial. All my bridesmaids loved their looks, and my hair and makeup lasted flawlessly for 12+ hours. I could not recommend Mariel and her team more!!
Harrison K
5.0
12/10/2024
Mariel was absolutely amazing! She truly made me look and feel so beautiful on my wedding day. When I wasn't happy with my first hair trial she was very accommodating and understan...
ding, and she crushed it with my second hair trial. And my hair and make up on my wedding day was absolutely perfect. I had her stay the entire day to do touch ups and she was so helpful throughout the day. Fixing any hair out of line and touching up my make up when needed. I couldn't recommend her services enough. She was a pleasure to work with!
Trisha R
5.0
12/05/2024
Please! Do yourself a favor and book Mariel ASAP. She is amazing at what she does. I booked her services for my wedding for hair and makeup for me (bride) and my two maid of honors...
and we all loved our looks.
My biggest concern going into booking a HMU was that I knew I wanted to wear my natural curls for the day and I am not a huge makeup person, so I needed someone who was experienced with curls and knew not to overdo the makeup and Mariel MORE THAN DELIVERED. My hair came out exactly as I'd imagined and my makeup highlighted me in ways I found perfect. One of my girls, who does not wear makeup or do anything to her hair, felt so good! I was most nervous about her but she insisted that she looked and felt great. My other girl, who LOVES makeup and hair but is super picky, loved what Mariel did. In all, all three of us were so so happy.
I’d recommend Mariel over and over again. She was there EARLY and ready to work! As with all vendors, always be honest and just kindly say what you like and don’t! They are professionals and want to do their best for you.
Jacqueline M
5.0
11/07/2024
Mariel was the best decision I made for my wedding day. She perfectly curated looks for each of us that was natural and came out exactly as we wanted. Even with our tight schedule ...
Mariel was able to complete all 5 girls hair and makeup ahead of schedule. My hair and makeup was impeccable and lasted well over 12 hours. She helped to set the perfect tone for the day with her positive energy and professionalism. Thank you for your patience, your creativity, and for making us all feel beautiful. We couldn't have asked for a better artist to be a part of our special day.
Serena V
5.0
10/01/2024
Mariel was a pleasure to work with! She did my hair and make up for my September 2024 wedding and she did not disappoint! I received several compliments the day of about my hair an...
d make up! She listened to the look I was trying to accomplish and delivered! I also have very thick hair and she managed to do a low bun updo that held all night! I also had to add my MIL after signing the contract and she was super accommodating and reassured me it wasn’t an issue at all and timing wise they would make it work. I was an afternoon wedding and her and her team arrived bright and early and right on time! She was always super responsive and answer any and all questions!
Courtney L
5.0
8/04/2024
As soon as I locked in a wedding date and venue, I contacted Mariel at The Bridal Artistry Co. I first met Mariel in 2016 when she did a fantastic job on my hair and makeup at one...
of my best friend's weddings in North Jersey. I felt that there was only one option for my wedding, and I'm so lucky her team was there on my big day! Cassi, one of the lead hair stylists and makeup artists, did my hair and makeup for my wedding day. She matched exactly what I envisioned my hair and makeup would be! My ceremony was at a church, so I wanted my hair to be in a low bun. My reception was in a fun, colorful restaurant in Columbus Circle, so I preferred hair to be down and curly. Cassi did it all! She changed my hair on the bus from a low bun to down and curly in less than 15 minutes! My makeup looked amazing, and my bridesmaids all looked perfect! I can't say enough about Mariel and her team. Cassi, Tressa, and Andrea are so amazing and talented!
Photography by Anna Gianfrate https://annagianfrate.com/
Makeup and Hair by The Bridal Artistry Co. https://www.thebridalartistryco.com/
Asher Y
5.0
5/13/2024
Mariel was so unbelievably easy to work with. She understood my vision for hair and makeup and matched it perfectly. She handled us adding an extra person for hair and makeup semi-...
last minute wonderfully and gave us a timeline that allowed for touch ups at the end. Everyone looked perfect for the wedding. She was kind and it was easy to chat while she was working.
I have very sensitive eyes and she made sure to give me breaks while working around my eyes and gave me space to stretch my legs. She handled the fact that some of my people getting hair and make-up were late wonderfully and helped me with my extensions during that time. Highly recommend!
Monica B
5.0
10/09/2023
Mariel was the most fantastic decision I made for my wedding day. When I came to her, I first said, "On my wedding day, I want my husband to know it is me and not some overdone wom...
an who doesn't look like me." She created a look for our wedding day that made me feel beautiful, and when I looked in the mirror, I saw me. Her team gave each of my bridesmaids the look they wanted, and they all looked beautiful. She will always be the best decision I made on my wedding day.
Nicole M
5.0
1/12/2023
Mariel is incredibly talented! She is so passionate about her craft and she truly puts you at ease while preparing for your big day. Mariel is extremely organized, responsive, and ...
prompt and it makes all the difference! She did my hair and makeup along with my mom, sister in law, and wiggly 4-year-old niece. We were so grateful for Mariel’s ability to naturally glam us all up! She used each of our inspiration pictures to create similar looks on us and they turned out better than we could have ever imagined! I had a non-traditional wedding ceremony on a Jersey City pier in December and even with the wind, our hair and makeup stayed in place all night long! I could not recommend The Bridal Artistry Co./Mariel enough!
Alana O
5.0
12/31/2022
As a bride with curly hair and an outdoor farm venue, I was initially quite nervous about choosing a wedding day style - I knew I wanted something that would embrace my natural tex...
ture, but also could last all day without frizzing in case of rain or wind.
After finding The Bridal Artistry Co. on Instagram and admiring Mariel’s work, I was thrilled to learn that she still had my date open, and also had extensive experience working with brides’ natural hair textures. As soon as I arrived for my trial, I knew I was in the hands of an incredibly talented artist and a true professional! She listened to my ideas, preferences, and concerns during the consultation, and worked with my natural curls and headpiece to create the most gorgeous updo - I remember gasping and saying “I never could have imagined my curls looking like this!” I absolutely loved my natural yet glam makeup as well!
Mariel is very organized, providing clear instructions for the bride and bridal party in advance, as well as a detailed schedule of all services for the day of. She easily accommodated my large group of bridesmaids, traveled to my venue, and along with Tressa, ensured hair and makeup services were completed smoothly and in more than enough time. She covered all of the little details, like making sure that my mom and sister knew how to take my veil in and out of my updo. My bridal party and I had an absolutely PERFECT experience getting ready thanks to The Bridal Artistry Co.!
Mariel, thank you for making me feel like the best version of myself and for your support, positivity and kindness throughout this process. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Mariel and the Bridal Artistry Co. - hands down, the best of the best ✨ 10/10 Recommend!!!
Melanie O
5.0
12/28/2022
Simply put: I am so happy I chose The Bridal Artistry Co. Prior to the wedding, all communication regarding pricing, the bridal trial, and day of planning felt easy and smooth. Ma...
riel had to make a schedule to accommodate myself and 10 others. From the second Mariel and her two girls arrived (perfectly on time), they were ready to work, stayed on schedule, and also were just super enjoyable to be around. Nothing felt uptight or forced. I let my girls choose ANY hairstyle and makeup style and they accommodated each and every one. I have some picky girls, everyone was happy, and everyone still looked good several hours later. I was beyond happy with my hair and makeup, and it photographed better than I ever imagined. Logistically, having one vendor for both hair and makeup made everything from communication/coordination to payment/tipping easier. I believe her pricing was completely reasonable and if I were doing it again, I would use The Bridal Artistry Co. again. Thanks Mariel!
Alyssa W
5.0
12/27/2022
I was lucky enough to work with Mariel for my two weddings -- an intimate COVID minimony in 2020 and a full wedding last February, and she and her team were incredible. I had a lar...
ge bridal party that had lots of strong preferences for hair and makeup, and Mariel and her team managed to make everyone happy and their most beautiful selves, all while staying on schedule. I couldn't recommend her more, she was one of the best vendors we worked with!
Rachel O
5.0
12/26/2022
Mariel was truly an expert. She took the time to give me a detailed walk through of how to prepare, what extensions to get, hair pieces, and a variety of looks. On the day-of, we h...
ad a number of last minute change-ups - I forgot to pre-wash my extensions and ended up deciding on my hair style that day, plus my sister's girlfriend ended up getting her hair done. She and her team were incredibly flexible and put me at-ease. They were also so nice about last minute touch ups and changes. My hair stayed and makeup stayed perfectly the entire night. Definitely recommend Mariel and her team - you can rest assured you will be in great hands!
Deborah B
5.0
12/22/2022
I was not the easiest bride when it came to hair and makeup, turns out I had a very particular vision and Mariel was so gracious and flexible in accommodating it! I don't know much...
about makeup and especially not bridal makeup, but Mariel was always patient with my ever-changing whims. I really felt like a princess at my wedding!
I love that Mariel does both hair and makeup---not only does that make all communications smoother, but I also think it makes it so she has a better understanding of your hair and makeup vision because she does them both.
My makeup stayed on ALL day, including my false lashes! This is major because I've experiences with other makeup artists where my false lashes came off after only a few hours. My hair also stayed in place the entire time.
My bridal party and I looked beautiful all day thanks to Mariel and her team!
Breanne P
5.0
10/31/2022
Seriously WOW! Mariel and her team are truly top notch and I could not imagine another group there to get me and my wedding party ready on the morning of our big day!
From the beg...
inning, Mariel was quick to respond and was extremely thorough in her contract. We planned a trial day that worked for us both. For the trial day, Mariel's space was clean and organized and she was extremely welcoming. I was blown away by her work. As a person who does not typically wear makeup, she put together a look that was natural while also so glamorous. After the trial I was confident that her work was what I needed on the wedding day.
Before the wedding day, Mariel provided details instructions on what was to be expected on the morning of and how my party and I could best prepare. She provided a schedule as to when everyone would be getting their hair and makeup done.
On the morning of Mariel and her team were right on time and get to work immediately. They kept on schedule and got me and my girls ready with plenty of time to spare. Mariel and her team were friendly and so incredibly positive. Starting our day with Mariel was the perfect start to my wedding day and I could not imagine anyone else being there in those early hours.
Her work is flawless. Everyone's hair and makeup looked incredible and lasted through the night. I HIGHLY recommend!
Laura P
5.0
10/26/2022
Mariel was lovely to work with from start to finish – her personality and overall demeanor make her a great addition to wedding day prep. Throughout the process, she was gracious ...
when it came to feedback and direction, but also direct when needed. As someone who does not wear a lot of make-up and wanted a more natural look, Mariel was able to achieve this while also making me feel like the most glamourous version of myself. We wound up doing two trials because my allergies did not cooperate the first time around but could not have been more comfortable going into the day. Her team day of was just as great – positive energy and immediately immersed themselves into the group. All around it was a dream experience working with The Bridal Artistry.
Kathleen J
5.0
10/12/2022
I have never felt more beautiful than when Mariel glams me up.
I have had her do updos and long extension curls and could not have been happier with both. She is truly the updo QU...
EEN.
Looking for makeup I wanted someone who had a more natural feel to look like myself on my wedding day. Mariel did just this, checking in throughout my trial to make sure I was okay with all shades/ tones .
My bridesmaids were so impressed and happy with their hair and makeup day of, her team also absolutely amazing and accommodating to a room full of girls with different styles.
I will absolutely be calling Mariel for future events. I could not recommend her or her team enough! Thank you Mariel!!! SO happy I had you for my special day !
Katie D
5.0
9/01/2022
Mariel and her team did hair and makeup for myself, my moms, and all of my bridesmaids. Everyone LOVED their hair and makeup. Very simple, elegant, classic looks. She was able to t...
ake feedback from my bridal trial and make the changes to make my hair perfect day-of. Mariel and her team were so sweet and personable too. It really made the morning of the wedding a fun and no-stress time :)
Elizabeth W
5.0
7/31/2022
Mariel is a MUST for your event! My mom was very hesitant to wear make up and her final hair/make up look was exactly what she was looking for. 5 stars for working with difficult m...
oms and 5 stars for my bridal look! I didn’t have a single thing I wanted to change and my whole bridal party was thrilled!
Melodie Y
5.0
7/08/2022
I am so happy I chose Mariel and the Bridal Artistry Co. for my wedding! Mariel was a dream to work with: professional, responsive, and compassionate. Due to the pandemic, I ended ...
up having to reschedule my wedding twice, and Mariel was beyond understanding and accommodating.
As someone who works in the beauty industry myself, I knew I was going to be pretty picky about my wedding look, and Mariel DELIVERED. She understood my vision and executed it perfectly, making it last through 12+ hours of wedding festivities. It was so fun talking product with her, and her kit is stocked with the best of the industry.
Mariel and her team also did an amazing job on my mom and bridesmaids. They all looked stunning, and everyone got so many compliments throughout the night. I loved how Mariel and Randi made my mom feel like a queen—you could tell she was feeling her look!
In short, I highly recommend working with Mariel for your wedding! While wedding planning is never going to be stress-free, Mariel really made this part of it as seamless as possible. A huge thank you to Mariel for everything!
Lucas B
5.0
5/21/2022
Mariel and her team are the absolute best! I would highly recommend her! I loved my entire look, as did my bridesmaids and family who got their hair and makeup done.
I decided to ...
change both my hair and makeup looks slightly between my trial and the wedding and Mariel was extremely accommodating. She was also always responsive and kept us all on schedule throughout the wedding day. You will not regret booking with Mariel!!
Chrissy H
5.0
2/06/2022
Before working with Mariel, I had been a bridesmaid in a handful of weddings in the recent years so needless to say I was prepared with all the ways I did not want to look on my we...
dding day after so many trial runs in other people’s weddings. I’ve never been one for too much make up as I don’t love how it looks on me in real life but know how important it is for photos so striking the right balance would be no easy attempt but Mariel gave me exactly what I asked for (and avoided the very long list of things I did not want!) and more! Being as particular as I am, I even asked her to make some small changes the morning of the wedding from what she did in the trial and she nailed it. I was truly blown away and so incredibly happy with how subtle but glamorous she made my makeup and delivered the most perfect bridal ponytail that I had been dreaming up in my head but had never found a picture to capture exactly what I was thinking….until Mariel made it come to life. My day was truly in so many ways but best of all was not having to worry one bit about my hair or makeup - it lasted the entire day (and through A LOT of dancing), all making the entire experience perfect. I can’t recommend enough using Mariel for your wedding look - you will be beyond happy and have a great experience working with her. Thank you for everything Mariel!!!
Tara D
5.0
1/05/2022
Mariel and her team are absolutely the best. I had three different wedding dates through Covid and she handled the changes with kindness and efficiency. I even changed my hair colo...
r and length and she accommodated me for a new hair and makeup trial! She made me and my girls feel gorgeous–seriously each of my bridesmaids have such unique looks and she made them look amazing and badass! The day of was so incredibly smooth. Her team was on time and they were SO fast. The makeup and skin care that she used was super high quality and I cannot say enough how cautious she was to make sure everything was disinfected between each girl (I've been seriously grossed out by other H&MU artists in the past). To finally wrap up on how amazing she is, my husband was in a bike accident a month before our wedding and she jumped in last minute to help cover the scar on his face right before the photos started. Mariel, thank you for making my wedding the day I always dreamed of. Would not have been the same without you!
Cristina C
5.0
11/30/2021
Mariel is an absolute rockstar and made me feel so beautiful and natural on my wedding day. She did hair and makeup for me, my mom, and my bridal party. Not only did everyone look ...
amazing, but she also kept us on schedule and provided a pep talk when needed. Truly a pro. I cannot recommend Mariel enough.
Michelle F
5.0
11/21/2021
Mariel was wonderful to work with from start to finish. As a Covid bride, I had to reschedule my wedding several times, and she was super flexible and accommodating as plans change...
d. She is easy to communicate with and worked side by side with my photographer to ensure hair and makeup was completed on schedule for my big bridal party and my mom, stepmom and MIL. She and her team were very professional and fun to work with on the wedding day and everyone's hair and makeup lasted all day. I would highly recommend choosing Mariel for your big day!
Carley D
5.0
11/20/2021
Mariel was amazing to work with from my trial hair session to the day of the wedding. She communicated with me multiple times leading up to the wedding day in order to make sure lo...
gistics were in place for the day to run smoothly. On the day, she did the hair of 7 people all by herself and everyone looked incredible! My bridal hairdo lasted all night, through dancing and everything, and looked as flawless by the end of the night as it did when the event began. Mariel executed my wedding hair dreams and vision ten times over and I would highly recommend her to any brides out there looking for a stress-free experience with not only a very talented, but also a very kind, flexible, and patient stylist!
Veronica R
4.0
11/17/2021
Mariel and her team were amazing! I loved my wedding day look and all the girls loved theirs! Makeup and hair was flawless and lasted all day! Would highly recommend the Bridal Art...
istry team, Mariel listened to my vision and my look came out exactly how I wanted!!
Nicole K
5.0
11/07/2021
Mariel and her team were absolutely amazing on my wedding day. I ended up changing my mind on what hair style I wanted after my hair trial and Mariel knocked it out of the park. Th...
e hair and makeup lasted all day and night. The rest of my wedding party absolutely loved was she, Tressa and Dara did to their hair as well. Mariel was super responsive to all of my emails and created a schedule that kept us on time! The team at Bridal Artistry is worth it! You won't be disappointed! 10/10 would recommend!
Aimee F
5.0
10/12/2021
Booked based on via multiple recommendations and exceeded expectations. Mariel and team are amazing! Everyone's hair and makeup looked amazing for 10+ hours. Mariel is amazing to ...
work with especially with dealing with a covid postponement. She was responsive, prompt, professional, helpful, and just the nicest!
Brittany L
5.0
10/03/2021
Mariel and her team are outstanding. I have to reschedule my wedding and she was able to provide top notch artists for my new date. Everyone was extremely professional and incredib...
ly kind. My hair and makeup survived tropical weather on a humid and hot August day, which in itself is a miracle. I made it known that I sweat more than the average person and the makeup artist used the best products to help keep my makeup last for the entire day and it worked. As for my hair, it was seriously the most perfect look ever. From hair and makeup trials to the day of, everything was flawless. Mariel is a true gem to work with and I highly recommend her for anyone’s wedding or special event!
Emily H
5.0
10/03/2021
If you are lucky enough to be planning a wedding on a day that Mariel still has available on her calendar, you better book it!!
Mariel was amazing to work with from initial inquiry...
, to scheduling a hair/makeup trial, to booking and finally to the day of! Mariel and her teammate Dara came prepared to help get myself and my bridal party ready for the big day. They created and kept a schedule perfectly and I think we even finished a few minutes ahead of schedule! Also, everyone in my bridal party loved their looks and felt beautiful! Thank you Mariel!!!
Victoria C
5.0
9/28/2021
Mariel is a ROCKSTAR. My husband and I had cancelled our original wedding plans and decided to get married in an intimate wedding ceremony with our immediate families on Thanksgivi...
ng with a bigger celebration with family and friends the following Labor Day. Mariel was extremely accommodating and agreed to my request to have my trial be the day of the intimate ceremony. It was just the two of us for most of that morning and I honestly felt like I was hanging out with an old friend….an old friend who was able to make my hair and makeup look flawless, that is. When I had decided to go for a different look for the wedding celebration, I was torn on wearing my hair up or down. Mariel talked me through both styles and provided her honest and professional opinion on what she thought I should do.. I went with her suggestion and it was the best decision I could have made. (PSA: if Mariel suggests a ponytail, WEAR A PONYTAIL) On the day of the wedding, I was so blown away by my hair and makeup that I actually teared up when I saw myself. My bridesmaids also looked absolutely stunning – everyone was so happy with their hair and makeup that they’re still talking about how good of a job Mariel and Dara did weeks later. Mariel is by far one of the best hair and makeup artists I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Not only is she extremely talented, but she has an awesome personality that brings a calm and fun energy to what can often be an emotionally packed day. I am so thankful to have been able to book her for both weddings and I could not recommend her enough!!
Jena J
5.0
9/15/2021
The Bridal Artistry Co. is second to none! From initial contact, to my trial, to the day of, Mariel and her team were exceptional. Mariel's responsiveness, professionalism, and can...
-do attitude make her a pleasure to work with. My hair and makeup somehow came out even more stunning from the trial! We had such an amazing day being pampered and turned into models by Mariel, Tressa, and Dara. No tweak was too small or big to be made to ensure we all felt like our best selves. My flower girl especially loved her hair do! Our hair and makeup lasted all day and night without so much as an eyelash being out of place. I would 1000% work with The Bridal Artistry Co. again!
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