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The Updo Guru was the perfect Glam team for my wedding day! From start to finish her communication was clear, professional, flexible and kind. My trial was great as we learned things that worked and didn't work leading up to success the day of my wedding. Wedding morning craziness was calmed by her great vibe and strong skills. All my girls and Moms looked great and I can't thank her enough!! Also having her travel to my house before the wedding so we could stay in our pajamas watching RomComs all morning was the icing on the cake!!
Elizabeth and her team are AMAZING! My girls and I all looked beautiful and received compliments all night long. My morning was so relaxing and fun because of Kristin and Helen. One of my favorite vendors I used!
This was the best experience for not just myself, but the whole bridal team! I was exhausted from making all the wedding decor up to the last day before the wedding and Elizabeth made me look like a million dollars. Shout out to Caitlin and Alicia who also made my bridal team look stunning! Elizabeth from the beginning was very sweet and helpful and felt like family because she cares about your wants and needs for the wedding. They executed everything perfectly. They truly are the best at what they do and I would highly recommend this company!
I can’t say enough good things about how wonderful Elizabeth made my wedding day. She communicates so well up front so we know what to expect the day of, she is such a perfectionist - not a single hair will be out of place and she listens and interprets your vision exceptionally. We had a crew of 13 getting their hair done and the calming energy but speed and precision that Elizabeth and her team brought were so important. Everything was perfectly on time, perfectly executed and importantly - stayed in place the whole night.
I couldn’t have asked for anything more.
Liz was amazing! I did my hair and makeup trial with her in August, and she just did my hair and makeup for my wedding this past weekend. I absolutely love how I looked both times.
She did a great job of looking at my inspo photos and adapting the application to my face. I felt like myself - just a much more glam version. Everyone was complimenting me on how beautiful the hair and makeup looked at the wedding. I really felt so amazing and confident.
And despite a rainy wedding day, my makeup lasted from 9:30 am to 2:30 am, all through the ceremony, reception and after party. My lashes stayed put, and no creasing or caking.
Liz was so down to earth, quick to respond, and her pricing is very fair too. I would definitely recommend her!
She made all my bridesmaids look absolutely amazing! She came in according to schedule. She set up and got to working. My friends and I would use her again just because she also had such an amazing personality as well! 😀
Elizabeth is such an artist! She made it so easy being able to do both hair and makeup for our wedding! Her and her team take the time to list and really translate what everyone was looking for in regards to their looks. The airbrush make up really lasted all day! We took some night photos with the photographer and I was nervous that I wouldn't look pulled together, but my hair and make up looked like it could have been earlier in the night! I highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone looking for a talented Hair and Makeup Artist!
Elizabeth is extremely talented, professional, and friendly - everything you want in your glam team for your big day. I met Elizabeth through my sister-in-law - she used her for her wedding, and I loved how she did everyone's hair and makeup. After I emailed her, she messaged me promptly and we set up a date for a trial.
I met at Elizabeth's house for my trial. She took the time needed to discuss exactly what I wanted for my hair. For makeup, I didn't have any idea of what I wanted so she offered advice on what would look good. Elizabeth really took her time doing my hair and applying my make-up and it looked perfect! I left my trial knowing I would book with her!
A few weeks prior to the big day, Elizabeth made a schedule for myself and 9 other women for hair and makeup. She made sure to confirm all the details with me a few days prior as well.
On the big day, she was early and got right to work. She brought an assistant, Lexi, was also very friendly and sweet. Elizabeth and Lexi didn't take any breaks, and went from one girl to the next. Some of my girls had an idea of what they wanted, others gave them freedom; regardless, they did an amazing job on all of my girls! Everyone looked gorgeous and got what they wanted (and more). Our hair and makeup lasted the entire night - through sweat and lots of tears!
In terms of my hair and make-up, it was even better than my trial. I didn't have any changes to make from the trial, other than my hair being a bit smoother (no flyaways or loose parts). Somehow though, it came out even more beautiful than the trial! My makeup too was soft and romantic, just like I wanted. I felt like a princess.
Elizabeth made me feel the most beautiful I have ever felt. I am sure if you book with her, you will too.
I had met Elizabeth and seen her work back in 2014 for my now Sister-in-laws wedding, it was so amazing that when I got engaged, she was the first vendor I contacted. Right from the start, Elizabeth was responsive, professional and friendly. Setting up a trial was incredibly easy and finalizing last minute details was quick and painless. I had a huge bridal party with around 13 attendants that needed hair/makeup services and this was no problem for Elizabeth or her team. They came in, set right up and jumped in. We had three little ones running around and Elizabeth didn't miss a beat. One of the best things about her and her team was the fact that they asked each person for feedback while they were working and consistently made any adjustments necessary so that each bridal attendant was happy with their look. My hair and makeup were just stunning and stayed on all night. I highly recommend hiring Elizabeth for your wedding, you will NOT be disappointed. She goes above and beyond to make your day amazing. Thank you Elizabeth for being so amazing!
I first found Liz as she did my hair and makeup for another wedding that I was a bridesmaid in. I fell in love with her work and how she made me look and feel! I do not wear heavy makeup on a daily basis, and Liz takes all that into consideration when doing your makeup. She gives each client the look that they will feel most comfortable and beautiful wearing all day long! The airbrush makeup that they use is so light, looks flawless in pictures, and lasted all day and into the night! Liz is very flexible with traveling and creating a “hair and makeup schedule” for the wedding day! Liz and her assistant made my wedding day bridal prep fun and enjoyable! We were able to joke and laugh and they kept my nervous-self feeling a sense of comfort the whole time! There was plenty of time for each person (bride, 5 bridesmaids, 2 moms, and flower girl) to get their hair and makeup completed and be ready in time for the photographer to start pictures at the scheduled time. They made the bridal prep a very “easy-going and stress-free” experience! One thing that I truly love about the Updo Guru is that it is a one-stop shop! Liz and her assistant are both spectacular with hair and makeup, so it is one less vendor to have to find during the crazy wedding-planning process. There were a variety of different hair styles that they perfected for each person’s desired-look (both up-do’s, and down with curls as well)- and each one turned out beautiful. Every person was extremely satisfied with how they looked and felt that day! I highly recommend Liz!
From the moment i made my appointment with Liz for hair/ make up trial i felt nothing but confidence in choosing her for my big day. Liz is very easy going , fun , energetic and so enjoyable to work with, on my big day i was So iffy about if i still Wanted to do same thing we did as a trial (which was beautiful ) with my hair and Liz totally understood. Liz went above and beyond for me and blew me away by this beautiful cascade updo that she had imagine as a diff look then what I profanely wanted for me and she knocked it out of the park . I was in Love it was perfect everything I could imagine and more .I highly Recommend Liz it was such a pleasure to work with her ! Check out her instagram !
Wow!! What a wonderful experience I had with Elizabeth! I had originally booked her to do my makeup (and my bridal party's make up) for my wedding. She was extremely organized, efficient, and incredibly sweet from day one. She was very responsive to all my make up questions and made me feel very relaxed and excited about the entire process.
About 2 months out from my wedding, the hair stylist I had booked had cancelled on me. I emailed Elizabeth right away hoping she knew someone that could fill in on makeup, and if she could work on hair instead. Within minutes, Elizabeth responded and assured me that she could take care of both services and not to worry at all! She relieved all of my worries within minutes! My wedding day Hair and makeup (as well as my trial) were both flawless and amazing. For my hair, I picked a very non-traditional hair style that Elizabeth executed better than I could have ever imagined. Everyone raved about my hair. I even had a custom wedding dress made, and I had more compliments on my amazing hair than on my dress!! My bridal party loved their hair and makeup, and my mother said that it was her favorite part of her entire look that evening! On top of having the best hair and makeup experience I have ever had, Elizabeth and her team were AHEAD of schedule and finished earlier than we had anticipated. She is an extremely talented and amazing individual. I would highly recommend her for your wedding day!! Thank you for everything Elizabeth!
Elizabeth is the absolute best for hair and makeup and it is a no brainer, book her!!! The timeline of my wedding day went flawlessly because of Elizabeth and how efficiently she works. My hair and makeup lasted all night long, and I was dancing and sweating like crazy!!! Elizabeth makes you feel comfortable and beautiful and takes her time with each person to make sure you look and feel your best!!!! Thank you Liz!!!!!
Elizabeth is amazing! We were lucky enough to have her do hair and make-up for myself (the bride) and 3 bridesmaids. She was friendly, professional, and a pleasure to work with. She made our special day less stressful by giving us a detailed timeline and making us feel comfortable at our make-up trial. We knew we were in good hands from day 1! We highly recommend Elizabeth for any of your hair and make-up needs! She is top-notch!
Elizabeth (and her team) were professional, friendly, reasonably priced, and extremely talented! Her style is natural and lasting. My bridal party and I truly looked perfect my entire wedding day. I am so happy I chose Elizabeth and highly recommend her services!
I used the Updo Guru for my wedding on May 5. It was such a great decision! Liz came to our hotel suite with an assistant at 6am and took care of myself, my daughter, bridal party, mother, mother and sister in law. Everyone's hair and makeup was perfect the entire day! I don't usually wear makeup and she knew exactly what to do to make me feel comfortable and beautiful. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for hair and makeup! Very professional, excellent service.
From start to finish the Updo Guru provided the most impeccable service on a day that is so nerve wracking and stressful for many brides. She was so accommodating and flexible in terms of the scheduling that day and made sure that I felt at ease. By the time she was done with my hair and make up I walked out for photos feeling confident and beautiful. She achieved the exact look I was going for and I couldn't be more greatful. My day wouldn't have been complete with her services 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Liz and Kristin did an amazing job making my entire bridal party look absolutely stunning ! Two days before my wedding I wound up getting sick and looked pretty dehydrated, but this was no challenge for Liz. Instead she made me look so flawless and beautiful that no one even knew I was sick! I couldn’t believe how perfect my hair and makeup came out and that it lasted the whole night! I cannot wait to see how beautiful all our photos came out thanks to the most amazing glam squad!
INCREDIBLE!! I have got to say, she was reasonably priced for such a talented artist!! Elizabeth is also the sweetest thing on two feet. She did my Bridal Shower hair & makeup as well as my Wedding day hair. I first learned of her when my sister was getting married two years ago and I knew I had to have her be apart of my look for my special day. My hair for my wedding was EXACTLY what I was hoping for and looked even BETTER than the picture I used as inspiration. She was in charge of doing my entire wedding party and they all looked fabulous. All of my girls (and myself) agreed she will be used for future events!! Thanks, Liz! xoxo
I booked Elizabeth for my September 16 wedding and boy were her and her team were incredible! They were able to get all 14 of us looking amazing while staying ahead of schedule. Elizabeth was able to take the ideas that I had and make them even better. Myself, all of my bridesmaids, mom and grandma were blown away with how great their hair and makeup looked. She really exceeded by expectations. Everyone looked beautiful and best of all still natural. My whole wedding party also had so much fun with Elizabeth's whole crew. They had fun, outgoing personalities that made the whole wedding morning experience memorable. The wedding was over a month ago and everyone is still talking about how awesome The Updo Guru was.
Elizabeth and Kristen did an amazing job for the hair and makeup for our wedding! Elizabeth really understood where i was coming from and that i wanted to look like myself and didnt wear a ton of make up usually but i wanted to feel dressed up. She did my make up early in the afternoon and throughout the remaining hours before the big moment i decided i wanted to add a little more she was absolutely wonderful and i remember her saying to me "Only you can tell me what you want i cant come to that decision for you" which I absolutely agreed with her on. She never pushed me to add more make up and let me decide if i wanted to do more. Which i was incredibly thankful for. The end product was amazing and i felt beautiful. My bridesmaids and my mom also looked STUNNING! two of bridesmaids are actually using her for their weddings as well. Both Elizabeth and Kristen were incredibly chilled out they made the day fun. I know all the girls enjoyed talking with Elizabeth and Kristen as they got us ready. I am so incredibly thankful for everything they did. I felt so beautiful that day! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Elizabeth and her team were absolutely fantastic for my wedding day! i was on a tight, tight, time schedule with where I wanted my pictures done and she made everything on time and not stressful! Everything went so smooth that my photographer arrived impressed and said he never saw a bridal party or bride be on time with hair and makeup! We ended just on time to have so much time for pictures and not feel rushed! Everyone looked absolutely gorgeous that even my bridesmaids were super impressed with getting the look they want. The team is very personable, sweet, talented, and overall 10/10. I highly recommend if you want your wedding to go smooth, everyone look gorgeous and overall be happy!
Elizabeth was more than I could have ever asked for or imagined. She's fun, listens to exactly what everyone wants, and my hair and my girls hair all came out unbelievably amazing. I highly recommend times a million to anyone getting married. Thank you so much for making my day even more special!!! 😍
I am so happy I chose Elizabeth as the hair/make up artist for my wedding. I had previously been a bridesmaid in a wedding she'd done and only signed up for an updo. I was kicking myself once I saw how amazing she was at make up too. For that wedding and for mine, Elizabeth and one other artist (Kristen/Nicole) showed up early. As they worked they chatted with everyone like old friends and were so efficient they were done right on time. I'd been in a few weddings where we were late getting to the ceremony because of hair/make up so it made choosing Elizabeth easier because I knew she was great at staying on time. She uses high end products, her brushes are clean, she uses airbrush foundation, and she has a great variety of shadows/eyelashes. She really listens when you say what you'd like and she'd rather take the time to make sure everyone likes how they look and isn't offended if you ask for something to be changed/adjusted. Lastly, the price is very affordable. I'd done some research and determined that The Updo Guru was the highest quality for a very affordable price. I highly recommend The Updo Guru and want to say thank you for making me feel confident and stress free on my wedding day. You are the best! I can't wait to share pictures once I get them back from the photographer.
I met Liz when she did hair and make-up for my sister-in-laws wedding last March, I was so impressed with her work I knew right then I had to have her for my wedding. She went beyond my expectations and both my hair and make-up and that of my bridesmaids looked amazing!! I would HIGHLY recommend her for your event!
I booked Elizabeth Jones for my May 12th wedding and could not have been more pleased with the results! I received countless compliments on my hair (no one could see the extensions!) and my makeup held perfectly the entire night. My girls also looked gorgeous and are still raving about their hair and makeup done by Elizabeth and her wonderful assistant. Elizabeth was so easy to get in touch with, and was even texting me the day before my wedding while I was trying to figure out what hair extensions to buy. I cannot wait to get all our proofs back, knowing that at least my hair and makeup was on point 🙂. Thank you again, Elizabeth. I would trust you with my hair and makeup any day, as would my girls!!
Elizabeth was just the best! From the day I contacted her to the wedding day she was so helpful and knew exactly what she was doing! She showed up exactly on time and killed it. She was so nice and made any type of change we wanted. All of my bridesmaids loved their looks and as the Bride I felt more confident in my hair and makeup than I ever thought I could. I would definitely recommend Elizabeth!!
Elizabeth was absolutely wonderful and I highly recommend other brides to use her! During the trial, I told Elizabeth that I have extremely twitchy eyes but I really wanted to try fake eyelashes. She had such patience with me and was able to put the eyelashes on. I told Elizabeth I wanted a natural look and she delivered. The airbrush foundation was wonderful and lasted all day and night. For my hair, I showed her a bunch of pictures that I liked and she used a combination of all of them and gave me the best hairstyle. All of my bridesmaids loved their makeup and hair as well. I am extremely happy that I used Elizabeth for my wedding and I would use her again if I had another event. Elizabeth is professional, friendly, and great to work with.
Elizabeth Jones absolutely lives up to her name: The Updo Guru! From the trials all the way to the special day, Liz was perfectly magnificent! I really had no idea what I wanted to do for my hair and make-up so I put my faith in her completely and she worked magic. I never felt as beautiful as I did on the day of my wedding! As I look at my beautiful pictures from Ephemera Photographics, I can truly appreciate her handiwork, because I just LOVE the way my hair and make-up looked. I really did feel like the most beautiful woman on earth that day (as every bride should). On my wedding day, Liz and Kristin came to The Double Tree and helped so many of us look and feel beautiful! My mother couldn't stop crying because she was so happy. My sisters were stunning all because of you girls, Liz and Kristin. So, if you want to feel special, look beautiful, and photograph perfectly, then you need to book The Updo Guru, Elizabeth Jones, for your hair and make-up. Thank you girls so much for everything!
I was recommended to Elizabeth by a friend. We actually had worked on a wedding together. Being in the hair business myself it was actually a tougher decision. Everyone I work with would be attending my wedding, and I didn't want to put them out. (And I am super picky) As soon as I met Elizabeth I was excited! She was adorable (with amazing hair herself) and had such an awesome personality. By the end of the trial I knew she was the girl I wanted the day of my wedding. I barely had to tell her anything and it was as if she read my mind. She did myself, my mom, mother in law, two flower girls, and 9 bridesmaids all with the help of one assistant. As fast as she works, still every single one of my girls looked flawless. We all got compliments the whole night, and the hair stayed put! I have already recommended her to a couple of my own clients due to scheduling conflict. Anyone who knows me with my hair knows I would only trust the best! I have nothing but amazing things to say about "TheUpdoGuru" thank you so much for making everyone feel so beautiful and for being such a fun additive to my wedding day!! Xoxo
Liz and her team were so incredible!! I wish I could re live my wedding day where Liz made me feel like a princess. Not only is she good at what she does, but she is also one of the kindest people in the industry. Her personality and talent surpass any other makeup artist/stylist I have ever had do my hair and make up. Thank you again Liz for making my day so special!!
I love Liz and her team. This is the third time we have used her for weddings in my family. My fiancée side of the family loved them as well and asked for their information. There is t much else to say aside thank you so much for making everyone look fabulous!!
Liz and her assistant are amazing. Our trials went perfect and she did all 7 of us on our wedding day in perfect timing. The girls were thrilled and our looks stayed put all night! We couldn't have asked for more.
My hair stylist recommended Liz for my wedding day hair and make up. I cannot imagine my wedding day preparations without her. From the time of our booking Liz was efficient and professional with her communication. She did trials for both hair and make up, working together to incorporate my visions and her expertise. On the day of the wedding Liz and her assistant went right to work on the bridal party. She made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process. The airbrush make up was flawless and upheld in the June heat, as well as hours of dancing. My hair stayed in place the entire night. I am still getting compliments about Liz's beautiful work!
I was referred to Liz from one of my friends that had booked her for her wedding. Liz was such a pleasure to work with. Her personality was amazing to be around. All of my wedding party, including my mother and grandmother were truly amazed with the results of their hair and makeup. The schedule for the day of the wedding was precise and very well planned. We all finished right on time for our pictures and needed no touch ups throughout the day and evening. Everyone's hair and makeup stayed perfect even throughout our dancing at the reception. I would highly recommend Liz for any event you are planning.
I could not have been more thrilled wih my decision to use Elizabeth from the Updo Guru! From my first email exchange with her, I knew I made the right choice. Not only was communication with her extremely easy from the start, but the day of could not have run and smoother. Elizabeth planned out a schedule for the morning of the wedding to keep everyone on track. Elizabeth and her assistant beautifully executed my vision of what I wanted the hair and makeup to be for my girls and myself! I would highly recommend the Updo Guru to anyone looking for a hair and makeup artist!!
Amy
I was referred to Liz from a coworker who grew up with her. I had followed her social media account and loved her work. She was so sweet on our email exchanges and even more sweeter when I met her in person! She was a blast to work with, and made our getting ready morning so much fun with her and her assistant. Every one loved their hair and make up for the day, and Liz did a fabulous job of glamming me up!! It was a hot, humid and hazy afternoon combined with lots of dancing, but my hair and make up still looked absolutely by the end of the evening! I wish I was having a wedding every weekend to get my hair and make up done by Liz!! Thank you!!
I booked Liz to do my wedding day hair and makeup after meeting her at a bridal show. We got married 2 weeks ago at The Palace at Somerset Park. Liz and her assistant, Kristin, worked very efficiently to get hair and makeup done on time for me, my 5 bridesmaids, and my mother-in-law. They didn't take a break until everyone's hair/makeup was finished and they made sure we looked flawless. I have never felt so beautiful, and my hair and makeup stayed flawless until the next morning! Everyone complimented me and my bridal party on how gorgeous we looked. It was a pleasure to work with Liz, thank you for making me feel like a princess for a day!
We recently got married at the Smithville Inn this past weekend and my bridesmaids, my mom and myself have nothing but incredible things to say about Liz and her assistant (Nicole).
She arrived perfectly on time, and was ready to work! She did not take a single break until every girl was done, and she stuck to her schedule and finished in perfect timing. She worked with every single person and their requests and suggestions. She's very patient with all her clients, and was really a joy to work with. Every single bridesmaid was very happy and satisfied with how their hair and makeup came out, and kept complimenting Liz's skill throughout the entire process.
Her prices are also very reasonable for the amazing service she provides. I would recommend her to any future bride! Thanks again!
Elizabeth, thank you, thank you for your beautiful work on my wedding day! You are the ultimate professional, not to mention a voice of reason and calm on a busy morning. What you can create with an iPhone photo and a few tweaks is truly incredible.
My bridesmaids looked amazing, and you patiently listened & created the updos that left them looking fabulous! I felt so confident, with that extra bit of beautiful, on my wedding day!
I met Liz at a bridal show while with my friend before I was even engaged. Something about her stuck and when I went to plan my own wedding she was the first and only person I wound up having a trial with. She is so easy to talk to and made me feel really comfortable. I had the luck of the blizzard of 2016 landing on my wedding day. Liz, despite me insisting she didn't need to come out to New Hope, PA for fear she would be snowed in, took it upon herself to make sure her and her assistant were there. I am eternally grateful she didn't listen to my warnings. All efforts by my venue to have my wedding as planned were thwarted by the state of emergency. Liz didn't skip a beat. In some cases, she was the voice of reason and helped calm my nerves. She did my make up and hair to perfection for an intimate ceremony on the day my wedding was supposed to be, and stayed the next day to do it all again to make sure I looked my best for both weddings. She is a beautiful soul inside and out and I am so grateful I found her and hired her for what turned into a wild wedding weekend. She is simply the best.
Thank you Liz!!!
We had our wedding on March 5th, 2016 and I can truly say I have never felt more beautiful in my life as I did on that day.
Liz is AMAZING. I hired her to do hair and makeup for myself, the six girls in my bridal party, and my mother and everyone was raving about how gorgeous they looked!!
I am an emotional person and I have to admit I cried quite a bit on my wedding day (happy tears of course!) and at midnight, I still looked exactly the same way I did ten hours earlier when Liz finished my hair and makeup. Through all the tears, the dancing, and all the hugs and kisses I received from guests - my makeup and hair stayed flawless through it all.
I would give Liz ten stars if Wedding Wire allowed it! Thank you Liz for helping to make my dream day be everything I imagined!!
I hired Elizabeth for my wedding in May 2015 for makeup and hair. Throughout the entire process, she checked in, answered all of my questions, finalized details and did a trial. She was very attentive and professional. During my trial, I showed her a few different looks off of Pinterest I had found, and she helped me to find the perfect one that would complete my look. I am not one to wear my hair up, but she created this amazing and elegant updo that went perfectly with my lace gown. She even helped me to choose a hair clip to match. Since I and my bridesmaids lived far from the wedding venue, we had to stay at a hotel. We also had to get extremely early the morning of the wedding to get ready because the ceremony began at 11:30 in the morning. I loved that Elizabeth came to the hotel to get us ready. It allowed for a very seamless, calm and relaxing morning. She even agreed to come very early in the morning. I would recommend the Updo Guru in a heartbeat! Elizabeth is extremely talented and loves what she does, which all shows through the her work! I am forever grateful for her for making my wedding look and day absolutely beautiful!
I hired Elizabeth for hair styling for my wedding this past August. She was absolutely wonderful. I had 2 trials with her, and both times she gave me exactly what I asked for. We found the perfect updo at my second trial! Elizabeth is extremely responsive to e-mails, very friendly, and just super easy to work with during the planning process. She also works very quickly! She did my hair as well as hair for all my bridesmaids, and we were all done well ahead of schedule (which according to my wedding coordinator is extremely rare since hair/makeup usually takes longer than anticipated)! Our updo's also lasted all night long! I highly recommend Elizabeth for any wedding or special event!
If you want the best, you have to choose Elizabeth. I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about her and her work. Elizabeth did my hair, as well as the hair for my bridesmaids, mother, mother in law and aunts. She arrived early, stayed ahead of schedule, was calm and relaxed and styled the most unbelievably beautiful hairstyles that stayed all day and night (it was an outside wedding at the beach, no less!). Everyone was absolutely thrilled with their hair, especially me! Elizabeth is a dream to work with from day 1. I will definitely be utilizing her services in the future and I know some of my bridesmaids plan to as well! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I wish there was an option for 6 stars, because Elizabeth and her assistant are true professionals. Elizabeth is so easygoing and a true master of her craft. She is knowledgeable, talented, and created such a fun atmosphere. I had a huge bridal party and Elizabeth arrived early and stayed on schedule. She kept us laughing and relaxed the whole time we were getting ready! She made sure everyone's hair and makeup was flawless. Everyone complemented me on how beautiful my hair and make up looked. You will not be disappointed with the quality & originality of her work.
Elizabeth and Kristen were amazing- so laid back and willing to travel to my parents' house to service our bridal party of 6 girls, plus bride and mother of the bride. They are incredibly professional and made me so at ease the whole day, they finished far ahead of schedule and were able to add extra services including an extra makeup appointment and lashes. Both Elizabeth and Kristen did a fabulous job and everyone's hair and makeup lasted all day. I would HIGHLY recommend them to any bride, their prices were the most reasonable I found and for the great job they did, including traveling to our location, it was more than worth it. I can't thank them enough!!
Elizabeth is the best I would recommend her to any bride!! I loved my trial but then I decided to go with a whole different look day of my wedding and didn't have Elizabeth try this before my wedding I showed her a picture and she nailed it!!!! I loved my hair and makeup and her assistants were awesome they even helped tie all my girls dressing when we were running late Elizabeth is the best!!
There is not enough to say about Elizabeth! She does beyond amazing work and is the best around out there, I used her for my wedding this past august and she did myself and my girls beyond amazing. We were all completely obsessed with our makeup and my girls used her for their hair as well! Everything Everything EVERYTHING she does is beyond AMAZING! Book her for your next formal event, you will NOT be disappointed!
Liz thank you for everything you have done for me and my bridal party, your compassion, passion and talent is everything and we love you! I'm so happy you were apart of this
I have had the privilege of having Elizabeth work on my hair and make-up three times (sister-in-law's wedding, trial, and my wedding). Not only is her work beautiful, but she is also an amazing person. There honestly are not enough words to express how she can take your image/ideas of what you are looking for, and turn it into reality. She is a true artist in every sense of the word.
Makeup lasted all day and she s a pleasure to work with!
The Guru was not very accommodating when it came to where we were going to set up shop in the home. She unnerved me right from the get go by arriving late thus finishing late which put me behind with the photos. Her style was very gawdy with the makeup as she doesn't perfect her blending skills. Her hairdos however is her speciality and was superb!
Elizabeth was perfect. I had her do the make up for my wedding. Everyone looked great! I heard all night about how great my make up looked and how my eyes popped. She is a pleasure to work with and I definitely recommend using her for your wedding, I wish she could do my make up every day.
Elizabeth is professional, punctual, organized, and amazing. I can't say enough good things about her. I went for a hair and makeup trial with 2 other stylists, and they were disasters. I was so nervous going to the trial with Elizabeth because of these bad experiences, but she calmed me down right away and did EXACTLY what I wanted- which is astounding considering how difficult my thin, fine hair is to work with and the fact that I was set against using extensions. I wanted my make up to look natural and sophisticated so that when people saw me they said "WOW, she's beautiful", not "Wow nice makeup". She achieved exactly that and even helped me choose between air brush or traditional makeup without pressuring me to choose one or the other. My makeup stayed put all night and my hair looked amazing. My mom also has thin hair, and it's frizzy, too. Elizabeth suggested a style that fit my mom perfectly and held beautifully all night. My bridesmaid has thick, long hair and Elizabeth worked extremely well with her hair too. We were all so pleased with her work and how great she was at doing different types of hair. My mom's makeup also looked flawless. She never wears any makeup and Elizabeth gave her a look that was still "her" and didn't overpower her features, but complimented them. You will not regret hiring Elizabeth!
Liz, I still can't stop talking about the amazing work you do. You did a great job with my trial run for engagement photos that I had no doubt or worries for my wedding day. You truly made me look like a barbie princess and my Mom looked absolutely beautiful. I was very pleased and so were the bridesmaids. I know I will continue to use you because you became my permanent hair dresser. I look forward to another event or night out so I can have you do my hair and makeup. You were always there for me to answer all my questions and concerns. Thank you, Liz...you found a friend in me.
...was all around ideal! Beginning with communications between Elizabeth, The Updo Guru herself was prompt and polite. She always had a reasonable answer to any inquiries and special requests. Her work was flawless, creative and modern which was in line with the vision for my wedding image. Elizabeth has years of experience that shows in her extremely versatile talent. She arrived the day of well prepared and organized for multiple styles/updos and makeup applications. Also there was a stress free demonstration of being very personable and professionalism. There is not one criticism in using The Updo Guru!
Elizabeth is such a nice person. She made me feel great and like everything was being taken care of. For me, my bridesmaids and my mom, she and her assistant did a wonderful job. We looked perfect, and she carried out my look perfectly. My regular hairdresser does on-site service too, but her prices were outrageous for travel, while Elizabeth's prices are definitely reasonable. I'm so glad she made us all look great and that she was so great to work with!
I used them for the hair/makeup for myself, my bridal party & my mom. They matched the vision that I had of what I wanted to look like. They didn't leave until everyone was happy with the results. I was amazed at how everyones makeup and hair stayed perfect all night.
I reached out to Elizabeth to set up services for hair and make up for my daughter's Quinceanera Party (Sweet 15). I was referred to her by a friend from work. She is an amazing hair stylist and makeup artist. The best part is that she is such a nice person that I felt like she was family while doing our hair and makeup. My daughter looked so beautiful with her makeup and hair done by Elizabeth she looked like a Hollywood Super Star....she was a princess for her special day when turing 15. I was also delighted with my hair and makeup......I had never felt so glamorous. Everyone at the party were asking me... who did your hair and makeup because we both looked so pretty! I highly recommend her services for a wedding or any type of party event when you want to look your best. Thank you so much Elizabeth for making this day so prefect for my daughter and I......you are a true blessing.
Elizabeth(the updo guru) has done my hair on several occasions, and she is the best! She is reliable, and her prices are very reasonable. She made me feel beautiful on my wedding day!! Not only did she do my hair, but my mom, mother in law, and the entire bridal party... We were all extremely happy with the way we looked. Anytime I need to look my very best, The Updo Guru will be the one to help
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