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The Veil Hair and Makeup Co
Based in Richmond, Virginia, The Veil Hair and Makeup Co. (formerly named Jennifer Saunders Bridal) is your go-to on-location, destination, and in-studio bridal hair and makeup company. We are a talented group of multi-faceted women who are passionate about bridal beauty. We care about each and every bride. We are a small business that thrives in our community.
Lead stylist Jennifer boasts over a decade of experience in the wedding beauty industry and has lent her skills to more than 1,000 nuptials. She has curated a team of talented professionals who are truly passionate about their work, and delight in the joy they bring to clients. This experienced group understands that every newlyweds-to-be is different.
The Veil team begins service with a consultation so that they can fully understand your beauty vision. With years of experience in makeup application and hairstyling, these professionals are ready to help you achieve the look that you desire. You can avail of a hair and makeup trial prior to your big day to ensure your complete satisfaction. On your wedding day, this team will travel to your location of choice. Whether you seek traditional or airbrush makeup, false lashes, blowouts, hair extensions, or more, these beauty specialists strive to assist you for your special celebration.
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- Hair Stylists
- Hair Trials Available
- Makeup
- Airbrushed Makeup
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
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- Woman-owned Business
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From the moment I spoke with Jenn over the phone last fall, I knew I had to go with her and her team. Not only did they understand the magic of the moment, they made me feel so special and beautiful - truly, the best hype team a woman could ask for! Beyond that, Jenn answered any question or concern I had, no matter how big or small.
From the trial to the day of, I was so pleased with how everyone’s hair and makeup turned out - including a special request, my now husband’s man bun. Thank you to Jenn and Sade, it means the world you all traveled all the way to South Carolina for our day and were such a part of making it so special. I can’t recommend their team enough for all your wedding or special event needs!
If I could give Jenn and her team more than 5 stars, I would! Jenn's exceptional talent shone through not only during my engagement shoot but also on my wedding day. She worked magic on my super long, thick, curly hair, transforming it into soft, smooth, voluptuous curls both times. I vividly remember telling Jenn during my wedding makeup trial that I wanted to look like Christina Aguilera in "Burlesque" when she masters her makeup. Jenn understood my vision perfectly and brought it to life on my wedding day. The compliments didn't stop all night!
Jenn's team – Sade, Lauren, and Kristen – were equally amazing, helping my bridesmaids and man of honor look stunning. Everyone raved about their beautiful transformations, and we had an absolute blast getting ready together. The team was patient, professional, and attentive to each person's preferences and inspirations.
Jenn's professionalism, kindness, and personable nature made the entire experience unforgettable. She made me feel more beautiful than I ever imagined. I cannot recommend Jenn and her team highly enough! Book them – you will not be disappointed!
I'm so glad I chose The Veil for hair and makeup for my wedding. When I was looking around for hair and makeup artists, I wanted to be sure to find someone who knew how to style curly hair and work with my natural hair texture. Jenn sent me sample photos of other brides and had a phone call with me before I booked, both of which left me feeling confident of her skills with curly hair. Leading up to the wedding, I was nervous about my hair and makeup trial because I was worried that my hair was too fine and thin for a good-looking updo. Jenn offered to have a FaceTime call with me to look at my hair, recommend products and styling techniques, and describe her process to me. She was so reassuring, and it turned out I had nothing to worry about because my hair looked amazing both after the trial and on the wedding day. Jenn was also great about listening carefully to what I wanted and making changes during the trial if I didn't like something. She was warm, friendly and so easy to spend time with.
The morning of the wedding, Jenn and her colleague Sade made all of us - my mom, sister, mother-in-law, and I - look gorgeous. Both women were a blast to hang out with. They could tell I was feeling tense, and they really helped me relax and feel comfortable. I was concerned about getting ready on time, but they were punctual and efficient without rushing. During the wedding, I received a ton of compliments on my hair and makeup, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. I strongly recommend hiring The Veil - they were professional, reliable, kind, and very talented!
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Jenn and Sadé are so professional yet so fun at the same time. They helped my sisters, myself, and my wife feel absolutely amazing! My wife's hair tends to poof up when it is humid and they helped it lay and stay flat as ever!! They really know what they're doing and have fun doing it, while making sure you're having fun too! They will never let you leave their chair feeling anything other than the most beautiful person ever.
I don’t even have words for this team of beautiful women!! Jennifer is absolutely incredible and worth EVERY PENNY. She made me feel like a million bucks and brought so much positivity and joy to my wedding morning. I would 1000% recommend!!
Jenn was incredible to work with from day one. She was always prompt in responding, flexible in scheduling my hair/makeup trial, and everything went perfectly on our wedding day. Jenn and her team did a beautiful job for myself, 8 bridesmaids, and both moms, and were so fun to have around while we were getting ready. My hair and makeup stayed all night long. Would definitely recommend!
If you're searching for a wedding makeup and hair stylist who will make you look and feel like a million bucks, seriously look no further! We found the extraordinary talents of The Veil Hair & Makeup Co and we couldn’t have been happier.
At first, I was nervous looking for someone who could have the versatility and experience with working with curly hair since I wanted to show off my curls on my wedding day and for them to still be styled. When my Mom and I met with Jenn for our trial, my nerves were gone in an instant as we were welcomed into her studio with open arms. She is sweet, bubbly, and possesses the innate ability to understand a bride’s vision and makes it a reality. I think so highly of her and her skills, plus she did so amazing with my curls. Even at the end of our trial, she reached out to some of her curly haired connections to give me great advice of how to keep my curls strong and healthy leading up to the big day.
On the morning of our wedding, Jenn and some of her other team members, Sade and Kristen, were an oasis of calm, positivity, and a pure joy to be around. They transformed us into our best selves, enhancing our natural beauty while keeping our unique styles in mind. My hair was stronger, healthier and less frizzy from the products Jenn had recommended me and the outcome of the hairstyle was beyond my wildest bridal dreams. The makeup and hair lasted throughout the day and night and our bridal party was equally impressed with their talents. The confidence, flawlessness and radiance they gave us on our wedding day were priceless. They are not just a makeup and hair stylists; they are bridal beauty wizards. Their professionalism, artistry, and dedication to making brides feel their best are unparalleled.
Thank you, Jenn, Sade and Kristen, for being our epic glam squad and for making us feel like the most beautiful versions of ourselves on our wedding day and having fun along they way. We wholeheartedly recommend their services to any bride looking for exceptional beauty expertise. Love you all!
Jenn and her team were absolute wedding-day heroes! They worked their magic on 13 of us, including myself, and I can't praise them enough. I have never felt more beautiful than I did that day!
Their talent left all of us looking and feeling incredible - our hair and makeup stayed flawless throughout the entire day and night. What's more, they managed to create this perfection without ever making us feel rushed. It was such a relaxed, enjoyable experience.
But what truly sets Jenn and her team apart is their infectious positivity. They turned our bridal suite into a party, and the good vibes were contagious. I couldn't have asked for a better team to share those precious moments with on my wedding day.
Jenn, you and your team are pure magic, and I can't thank you enough for making our day even more special. If you want exceptional results, a stress-free experience, and a whole lot of fun on your big day, don't hesitate to choose them!
My makeup stayed perfect all night long! Highly recommend!
The BEST of the best!! I just adore Jenn. I have worked with Jenn a couple times before as a bridesmaid and so when when it came time for my special day, there was no question on who I wanted to work with for my hair and make up! She is kind, personable, professional and just so fun. Would definitely recommend!!
We recently had The Veil Hair and Makeup Company do the hair and makeup for my daughters wedding. Jenn, Sade and Kristin did an absolutely insane job making the bride, bridesmaids, MOB and MOG look stunning! Their energy, warm personalities and professionalism were an added bonus to their incredible talent. Each one is an artist! We began our journey with the makeup and hair trial with Jenn and never looked back. Jenn and her crew were the absolute BEST! 5 stars are not enough!
Jennifer and her staff were absolutely a pleasure to work with. Not only is their hair and makeup skills perfect but they also take the time to get to know you and your bridal party and are a fun group to laugh and chat with on your big day. Jennifer does a bridal trial which was an awesome way to get to know each other and see what styles work. Jennifer ensured that every piece of hair was perfect. I cannot recommend the veil enough.
I cannot recommend Jenn and the other makeup artists/ hair stylists enough. Jenn was extremely professional, attentive, encouraging, and helped me pick out the wedding look of my dreams. Absolutely wonderful experience!!
You will not be disappointed! Jennifer and her crew were amazing to work with. Jennifer worked with my daughter, the bride, until she achieved the perfect look she was going for. Jennifer was communicative, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable. Plus her energy was just what we needed on the wedding day. The bridal party and both moms were also treated to their expertise and everyone was beautifully happy.
AH! I JUST LOVE THESE LADIES! They make you feel like a star and your best friend by the end of the day. Jen is possibly the best human being and was so fun to work with. As someone who is incredibly indecisive, Jen made sure I looked the most beautiful I've ever looked or felt in my life. Not to mention, all of my bridesmaids were absolutely stunning and even they couldn't stop talking about how it's the best hair/make-up, they've ever had done. I would go to them 1000x over again for anything and might just even pop in to say hi because that's how great they are!
I couldn’t recommend The Veil enough!! Kristen was so kind, welcoming, and truly went above and beyond to make sure I looked and felt my best on my wedding day!! I have never felt so beautiful! She also did hair and make up for my mom and sister, and did an amazing job! I am so happy with our experience! Use them!!
Kristen did such an AMAZING job with my hair and makeup this past weekend!!! We had a small, intimate ceremony and celebration with family and friends, and she surpassed all my expectations. I have never felt more beautiful! Do not hesitate to book this company with such incredible artists!
can not thank this team enough for all that they did for my wedding. First, Jennifer is an amazing artist and person. She was so easy to communicate with and very patient with all my questions and concerns. I was 100% certain that I made the right choice when I did my trial. She is so talented but also great to talk to and such a great hype woman. She made me feel so beautiful and confident. Come the wedding day I was so impressed with her and her team. I had 12 bridesmaids and two mothers getting hair and makeup done and her team did such a good and individualized job with every person. I also had an allergic reaction to an eye mask hours before my wedding. A moment that could have been disastrously Jennifer made so much better. Not only did Jennifer calm me down and assure me everything was going to be okay she also took care of me. Luckily my reaction subsided but Jennifer was so careful when applying my makeup. She took little breaks in between applying different products to make sure I didn't have a bad reaction to anything. She even held a fan up to my face in-between steps to make sure I stayed cool and calm. Even with all these extra steps she still managed to finish my hair and makeup with plenty of time to spare and she made me feel so beautiful.
10/10!! Cannot recommend a vendor enough!!! When I first started the wedding vendor search, I was so nervous about hair and makeup - I am not one who wears a ton of makeup and am more of an air dry, straight hair kind of girl! I stumbled upon the Veil early one morning (like 6:30 am early) and without even paying attention to what time it was, I gave Jen a call! After immediately realizing it was 6:30 am, I hung up, and, much to my surprise, Jen called me back immediately and wanted to chat about wedding hair and makeup! Jen’s energy, attitude, professionalism, and skill were unmatched! Throughout the wedding process, Jen would connect to check in, say hi, and see how the planning process was going! I not only worked with Jen for my wedding day but also for my engagement session and hair and makeup trial. Every session was more than I could have ever dreamed! Jen took my vision and made it a reality!
On my wedding day, Jen brought along Haley, Sade, and Renee! Her whole team was professional, timely, and so talented! Jen and the Veil Team listen to what you want and truly make your dreams a reality! I cannot thank Jen and the team enough for making me and my girls feel absolutely beautiful for my big day!
The owner Jennifer is one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet! Extremely quick to respond. Kristen and Sade did a fantastic job on our hair and makeup and used amazing quality products.
There is no better stylist and artist for your wedding day than Jenn and her team. They are so incredibly fun and talented!!!! Everything about the day was on time and stunning for my wedding!!! She made adjustments with grace and ease. My hair and make up was perfect. My mom, mother in law and bridal party were all handled with care and love and they all walked away LOVING how they looked!!!! My day was far my beautiful because of Jenn and her team. Don’t hesitate, book The Veil NOW!!!!
I mean..... if you're reading this it's your sign to book Jenn and her incredible team. They are true artists. I was so worried I wasn't going to look like myself for my wedding--Jenn proved me wrong. She took all of my concerns and executed perfectly. She made me feel beautiful. She is an incredible soul with incredible talent--i beg of you, book her NOW!!!!!
Kristen was great! She did my and my maid of honor's hair and make-up for my wedding. She was punctual, and worked with us to make sure we were happy with how we both looked.
If you want to feel beautiful and at an affordable price, do not hesitate to book Jenn and her team! Jenn, Sade, and Lauren were a delight to work with. From the trial to the wedding day we felt so loved and beautiful with each encounter. So many of our guests complimented our hair and make up, including a hair and make up artist herself. Jenn even saved the day for my husband when he needed a comb! I have never felt more beautiful than that day and I cannot recommend The Veil Hair and Makeup Co more! You will NOT be disappointed.
Don't wait book Jenn and her team now! From your trial Jenn makes you feel right at home and like you have been friends forever. She is amazing at her work and makes you look absolutely beautiful. Her team, Lauren and Sade, were also nothing short of amazing. They made everyone look beautiful but also made getting ready fun and relaxing. I wish I could work with them every day, I have nothing but good things to say about Jenn and her team!
Dont look any further if you want to have relaxing and fun time while getting ready and also come out looking stunning book The Veil!
First off, just book Jenn and her team.
Jenn, Lauren and Sadé absolutely KILLED IT. As a bride you want to be sure you are stunning. Jenn makes that an absolute goal and hits the target every single time.
Your bridal party may have certain wants and the Veil team really takes care of them. They will have you feeling like the true stars you are.
They are calm, caring, hilarious and make you feel at ease during this process. When you book them you just feel so excited and know you’re in good hands.
-Emily K
I can’t begin to say enough great things about Jennifer and her team! I had a large party (including multiple flower girls) and everything was flawless. All of my girls were happy with their hair/makeup and felt pampered the morning of the big day.
Highly recommend them!!!
I absolutely love her! I came in for my engagement photo hair and makeup and she did amazing! She was so welcoming and sweet! I’m so excited and happy to have her come out to do bride and bridesmaids hair and makeup. I’m very happy 😊
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Awww!! Thank you!!! I LOVED meeting you and Jordan 🤍 I can’t wait to do it again soon!! Have an amazing time with PJ and send me some photos!! XX
I absolutely LOVED working with Jen. Between changing our wedding date to my bridesmaids changing their minds about services, I must have sent her 10000 emails. She was so patient and so easy to work with. Jen shows up on your wedding day with her team like a fairy god mother. My mom and I had done a trial with her but I was just blown away on my wedding day with everyone’s hair and make up. Everyone at The Veil Bridal Co is so professional and will make getting ready so effortless.
Jenn and her team are absolutely incredible! I usually hate my hair and makeup at weddings and feel overdone and unnatural. I prioritized finding a hair & makeup vendor that captured a natural wedding look. Finding Jenn was a blessing and I am so thankful to her for making me and my bridal party feel like queens on my wedding day - all at a very reasonable price. I booked a hair and makeup trial with her 1 month before the wedding and I am so glad I did. She really listened to me and redid my hair 4 times (sorry Jenn!) until I was happy with the trial. Our wedding day ran so smoothly and we ended up ahead of schedule. She is also just a FUN person to spend 5+ hours with on your wedding day. Do not hesitate to hire The Veil Hair & Makeup, you will not regret it!
I hired the Veil for wedding hair and makeup for me, my bridesmaids, and some groomswomen (11 people total). Since it was a Halloween wedding, we were all dressed up in costumes. They were completely open to different makeup styles (like 80s makeup, glitter makeup) and hair styles. They are also so sweet and great people to be around. Everyone looked gorgeous! I am so happy with this team and would highly recommend the Veil to anyone!
Jennifer, the incredible owner of The Veil Hair and Makeup Co, was the hair and makeup artist for my October 2021 wedding, and I 100% recommend her to all brides!
During my hair and makeup trial, Jennifer instantly made me feel comfortable and beautiful!!! She made my vision come to life and helped me feel extremely confident heading into the wedding day.
On the day of the wedding, she managed all of my bridesmaids and MOB personalities (ha!) and was extremely flexible and kind towards everyone. She hyped everyone up and made them feel like the most beautiful versions of themselves!! I have never felt more beautiful or confident and everyone’s hair and makeup looked incredible throughout the entire wedding.
Thank you Jennifer for being the ultimate hype girl and making me feel like the most beautiful bride!!!
I hired Veil hair and makeup for my bridesmaids, mother and myself for my special day! The process was smooth from start to finish as I searched for a company who could supply both hair and makeup services. I didn’t look any further once I met Jenn! She sent me a guide of services they offer including pricing- it was very detailed and easy!
After I signed I made an appointment with Jenn for a bridal trial a month before the big day. It was so fun and being with her was a huge pleasure! She was SO sweet, welcoming, and I felt like we were friends for years! I’ve met a good bit of hair and makeup artists whose conversations were typically dull and treated as just a job and service. This definitely isn’t the case for Jennifer Saunders or anyone through this wonderful company! She gushed about how much she loved her job and being apart of such a special day as being an honor. I definitely felt that… when my day finally came there was a slight issue with where we were staying. Jenn was very accommodating, patient, and helpful when it came to figuring out a solution. It wasn’t on their end, but she truly was helpful and so patient! Everyone’s makeup turned out FLAWLESS and I couldn’t stop looking at how clear and beautiful my girls’ skin looked! And the hair… oh boy… stunning and so creative! I’m just so happy with how everything turned out and the ladies of veil hair and makeup worked such magic. I was sad when my morning ended but hope to work with them again in the future! I want to keep in touch with Jenn because she truly was a pleasure and was so helpful with me through my process. She cared about how I was doing and was there for me when I had issues with my bridal party!! I totally recommend them for anyone and everyone!
The BEST in the business - period!!!
Where do I even begin?! Jenn and her team are true treasures. Hands down an incredible person, artist, and vendor. My wedding day would not have been the same without her. Honestly I want her in my life all of the time! Jenn brings amazing energy and talent to your wedding day and is the ultimate hype woman - she honestly made me want to cry with her kindness. And all of that aside, she is GIFTED! The whole team is. Mine and my bridesmaids hair and makeup never looked better. I truly felt like a princess and heard the same from all of the girls. They executed complicated styles and kept us running on time. I also highly recommend having Jenn stay back for touch ups after a first look or photos - absolutely worth it. This woman and her team are honestly priceless and a must-have and you can book them! Love The Veil!!!!
I can’t recommend the veil enough! Jennifer and Sade were so much fun to have the morning of the wedding and made me feel so confident and beautiful! They were professional, well worth the money, organized and amazing at hair and makeup! I will be using the veil in the future for any photo shoots, family pictures and special events! 100/10 for these superstars🤩
The BEST SERVICE EVER!! TEAM was awesome to work with very professional and I felt confident with everything the entire step of the way!! THANK YOU!
Oh my word I can't say enough good things about Jenn and Sade. To start, Jenn fit me in for my rehearsal dinner hair and make up. Everyone told me I looked like a greek goddess. Then for my hair for the wedding, oh my gosh what can I say? There was no frizz (90 degrees and humid in Richmond, VA so yeah we battled that), stayed in place and no headache from the up do! Ladies, you understand what I'm talking about. All day, no headache! Any time I need my hair done and I'm in Richmond, I will be calling Jenn and her team up! She is also a great person and hilarious to be around. She truly tries to get to know you and your family and her jokes, guys, she's got jokes! Thank you again!
Jenn was incredible! I cannot say enough positive things about her and Sade. They are very friendly, professional, flexible and super talented. I was on the edge of a bridal meltdown from a defect on my face but Jenn did her magic and no one ever knew it was there! I could not have been happier with the end result for myself and my bridal party. Everyone looked fabulous and I felt like a princess. Highly recommend!
Although I made the decision to cancel my March 2021 wedding, I had the opportunity to meet with Jennifer for my make-up and hair trial. Jennifer has talent and beauty acumen, but more importantly, she has a shining personality, genuine and kind. She was a master at deciphering what look I wanted on my wedding day, and at the end of my trial I looked like myself (important!) but felt like everything was enhanced and the best version of myself. I would not hesitate to recommend her services and if I am ever in need of hair or make up in the future I would book her!
Jenn is amazing! I am not someone who styles my hair or does my makeup very often, so I didn't really know what I wanted when I walked into her studio for a trial, but she worked wonders! My hair and makeup looked incredible for both my engagement photos and my wedding day. Jenn herself is so fun, positive, and upbeat. Even though it was an early morning for everybody, Jenn made the best of it and was chatting with my mother, mother-in-law, and bridesmaids and made them feel very comfortable. She and Sade did an amazing job and everyone felt so beautiful. I should also add that it rained all night at my wedding, and I also wore a mask during the night and cried a few happy tears, but my hair and makeup withstood all of that! I'm going to be coaxing my bridesmaid who is getting married next year to use Jenn for her wedding as well :)
Jenn is by far the best hair and makeup artist that I've ever crossed paths with. Not only as a professional event coordinator, but as a trustworthy bridesmaid and recent bride myself, I could not recommend Jenn and her team more! Jenn did the hair and makeup for my best friend's wedding and it was the best experience. From the bride's trial to the day-of, everything was seamless. I feel like it is often difficult to have everyone in the bridal party 100% happy with their hair and makeup, but Jenn knocked it out of the park. Everyone looked stunning! My best friend and the bride was so lucky to have Jenn for her wedding. I only wish I knew about her for mine :)
Jenn and her team were amazing!!! She is first off such a wonderful person. She is high energy and so positive to be around. She goes above and beyond for her clients. She made me feel beautiful and confident on my wedding day. I was in love with all of my bridesmaids hair and make up and felt so lucky to have her there on my wedding day!
Jenn and Sade did a great job with my hair and make up and my bridal party's hair. They showed up bright and early the morning of the wedding and were very upbeat with great energy. My makeup stayed on all day!
Jennifer and her team are awesome! Myself, 2 bridesmaids and my mother got treated like Queens by Jennifer and Sade!!! They made getting ready so much fun! Our hair was absolutely stunning and our make up was beautiful! Jennifer and Sade made us feel so comfortable, I highly recommend Jennifer and her team for your wedding beauty needs!
Jenn and her team are AMAZING!! It was like having our personal dream team. Our moms and my bridal party and flower girl looked incredible.
From the moment I met Jenn I felt like I’ve known her for years! You can tell she loves what she does and it’s more than just a job. Jenn’s positive, fun and energetic personality was the perfect vibe for the morning of my wedding. Jenn did a fabulous job with my hair and makeup making me feel my best and beautiful on the best day of my life!
The absolute BEST. Jenn made me feel so incredibly beautiful on my wedding day, the most beautiful I've ever felt in my whole life. I was extremely nervous leading up to the day--mostly worried about having everyone's eyes on me--as soon as Jenn finished with my hair and makeup, I felt confident and ready to be in the spotlight. Seriously, every ounce of nervousness disappeared once I saw myself in the mirror. It was amazing.
Jenn is an angel. She's the most genuine, helpful, caring person. Her and her team are pros--the best in the area. You'll have absolutely nothing to worry about on your wedding day. Thank you Jenn for everything!!!
Jennifer Saunders is simply the best. I looked exactly how I always envisioned myself looking on my wedding day: the most beautiful version of myself, and I owe it all to Jenn. I am usually super picky about my hair and makeup, but Jenn really listened to what I wanted and my hair and makeup were absolutely perfect on my wedding day. I could not have been happier.
Jenn also brought a team (Sade and Renee) with her to do hair and makeup for my bridesmaids and similarly they all LOVED their hair and makeup too. My bridesmaids kept raving about how great Jenn and her team were! What was also nice is that all of them were so upbeat and had such great energy that getting hair and makeup done with them on the day of the wedding was a fun experience. I HIGHLY recommend Jennifer Saunders to all brides out there!
I wish I could give Jennifer 10/5 stars!!! This lady is THE REAL DEAL! Jennifer is so talented. Her love for hair and makeup shines through her work. I was in a tough situation, my hair stylist didn’t work out about two months before our wedding. In a bind, I reached out to Jennifer and let me tell you...best decision ever! My bridal party and I had so much fun getting ready with Jennifer!
I don't even know where to start!!! Jenn has impressed me since the second I met her. She did my hair when I was a bridesmaid and I loved everything about it. I showed her a picture of a complicated up-do/braid/twist and she crafted it perfectly--- it looked AMAZING and I usually dislike my hair up. I felt awesome. I also watched her do the same for everyone elses' hair too. I 1000000% knew I was hiring her when I got married. Fast forward two years, and I hired Jenn as my hair stylist for my wedding the second I could!!!! I was so so so excited to work with her again. AND to no surprise, she nailed it!!!!! Everyone loved their hair and looked fantastic. She knows how to make everyone feel great. I felt like an angel which was such a special feeling. THANK YOU THANK YOU JENN. You are a rare gem of a person and extremely talented at what you do!!!!!!
She is the absolute best. If you could picture the perfect personality for your makeup/hair artist to have for your wedding day-she would be it. She is so much fun, and extremely talented. My hair and makeup was flawless. Everyone was so impressed!
Not only is Jennifer amazing at what she does, but she has the BEST personality to go along with it! There is a reason she has 5 star reviews! We booked her for wedding hair and makeup. She made my mom, bridesmaids, and I feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful. She listened to what we wanted and our hair and makeup turned out gorgeous. She gave me a timeline of who was getting their hair and makeup done and when, so on the day of everything went smoothly. She finished even before she planned, so there was plenty of time for a first look and before ceremony pictures. She stayed and helped me secure my veil before leaving, and left me with makeup for touch ups. We absolutely loved Jennifer and they way she made us look and feel on such a special day!
Jennifer Saunders is amazing at what she does. She did my hair and makeup for my wedding, and it was absolutely perfect. She made me look and feel so beautiful on my wedding day. I had 11 bridesmaids so Jennifer and her team had their work cut out for them. They did an exceptional job on each girl and we all looked fabulous. I cannot thank Jennifer and her team enough. Jennifer was professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about her clients. I would highly recommend Jennifer to any bride!!
Jenn was an absolute joy to work with during our September wedding! She was friendly, easy going, and full of life. Jenn & her staff made me feel completely calm throughout the process from start to end.
I booked Jenn about a year and some months before my wedding day. It was hands down the BEST decision I ever made! She was responsive to my emails, texts, phone calls and was organized. She had me create a Pinterest board for wedding hair and makeup ideas, which was brilliant!
Jenn is amazing at what she does. She honestly has a gift for turning ideas into reality! I wasn’t exactly sure what makeup and hair I wanted on the big day, but Jenn was able to create something magical.
It’s been about 5 months since my wedding and I still tear up when looking at our photos. Jenn made me feel beautiful, fearless, and strong all at the same time on that special day.
I can’t thank you guys enough. I would highly recommend Jenn & her staff to every bride. You WILL NOT be disappointed!
Jenn and her team are absolutely AMAZING! I was referred to her by a friend who was a bridesmaid in a wedding and had their hair done by Jennifer Saunders Bridal, LLC. I remember seeing the pictures from that wedding and everyone looked so stunning. From the first time I emailed with her asking about availability, I knew it was going to be a wonderful experience working with her. Not only is she an extremely talented stylist, but she is so kind and fun too, I couldn't have imagined my wedding day without her. She completely exceeded my expectations going above and beyond at my trial and on my wedding day to make sure we could achieve the bridal look I wanted. Right down to teaching my MOH to pin my hair back for me for a different reception style! She made everyone look amazing (up dos, curls, anything they asked for she was able to deliver and everyone looked gorgeous) I can't say enough wonderful things about her, I am so happy to have found her to do my wedding hair and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a stylist!
Jennifer is one of the most down-to-earth people I have ever met. She made me feel extremely comfortable during my trial and on the big day. Not only did she do a beautiful job on my hair and makeup, but she made sure my girls felt gorgeous as well. Most importantly, however, when my little sister fell ill, she stayed extra-time to help fix her hair and makeup after she got sick and wished to return to the party. This simple act of kindness speaks volumes to the pride she takes in her work and the joy she feels from helping others feel beautiful. You will not be disappointed!
Jenn is fantastic! She is so personable and wants you to look your absolute best. She asks for your input throughout the process to make sure you are comfortable with your look. I could not be more satisfied with my hair and makeup for my wedding. I appreciate her knowledge and skills, and she also has a warm heart and good sense of humor. My daughter, mother, and I are so appreciative of her talents used on my wedding day!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Jennifer and her team. They were a perfect combination of personable and bubbly during the day of to keep our bridal party excited and confident. If I could put Jennifer in my pocket for confidence boost and inspiration I would.
She was prompt with communication leading up and providing pricing and details to make sure I understood all the options and services. She was very flexible with scheduling my trial and helpful when my Mother asked to do the same : ) She wanted to ensure we all felt confident and ourselves which was key as many of my party does not get all glammed up or in to fancy makeup or hair dos : ) I had a wedding out of the area and they worked with me and made it incredibly stress free.
I hired her to do my hair and makeup too (along with my sisters) for the rehearsal dinner which was a fun treat too. They arrived perfectly on time with her team and was set up and ready to go. We never felt rushed or pressured and they maintained a calm and bubbly demeanor during the entire process. I had some maids who had skin issues, moms to be, or in to particular styles/makeup types and they worked with each person in such a kind and consultative way to make everyone feel like a hundred bucks.
I cannot say enough wonderful things and HIGHLY recommend you reach out to Jenn and her team as you will not be disappointed!
So writing this makes me teary-eyed and longing to be back in the morning of the wedding so we could spend more time with Jenn. She was incredible and so fun to work with. From the trial to the day of she was understanding, responsive, and not to mention, she made all of us look beautiful! Even when I would send instagram inspiration she would quickly respond! she is truly one of the best! i could not recommend her highly enough!! it doesn't hurt that she is such a sweetheart and helped make the morning a lot less stressful!!
Jenn is absolutely AMAZING and helped make my wedding day perfect. She has a wonderful personality, is so talented, and she truly cares about all of her clients. She made the morning of my wedding so much fun and relaxed! Everyone absolutely loved her and her assistant, Sade. Jenn made me feel so beautiful on the day of, I cannot thank her enough!
I would recommend Jenn to everyone!! Look no further than her and her team! You will have the best hair/makeup experience, I guarantee.
JENNIFER IS AMAZING. I would give her a million stars if I could. She is a wonderful person who truly loves what she does and that shows in a big way. My mother, mother in law and my sister had the best time with her during our trial. Day of, she was a rockstar. Her and her team did such a wonderful job with all the women in my bridal party. They looked so beautiful and felt so happy and confident. I could not imagine my wedding day going any better and I know Jennifer and her team played a huge part in that. Thank you doesn't even begin to explain how grateful I am.
I would give Jen 10 stars if I could. Not only is she one of the nicest people, but she is incredibly talented. She loves her work and has an amazing work ethic and it shows. The day of my trial she had arrived at her studio 4am for a client that never showed. Yet, she was still so incredibly energetic and kind I would not have that kind of patience. She made me look and feel absolutely amazing, I have never been so happy with my hair and makeup than I was when Jen did it. My best friend even booked Jen for her wedding on the spot, I can't wait to get my makeup/hair done again by Jen and her team. She's the best!
Love love love love Jenn!!! She made me, my bridesmaids, and my mom look phenomenal! She's amazing at what she does and makes you feel like you are best friends. Hire her!!!! She listens, she stays on her timeline, and she is so fun!
Jenn and her day-of team, Cat and Steph were an absolute JOY to work with! I had a trial with Jenn a couple months before and as soon as I met her I knew I had booked the right girl for my hair and makeup. She has the sweetest, most bubbly personality and she makes the day all about the you. She does amazing hair and makeup, and she went above and beyond to make me feel like the most beautiful girl in the world on my wedding day. I truly cannot recommend her enough, you won't be disappointed with her!!
STOP LOOKING!!! Jenn and her team were AMAZING to work with!! She is super responsive, honest, friendly, trustworthy, and super talented!!
Jenn was so good at listening for the look I wanted (neutral, soft, classic but yet romantic bridal make up). She gave really good advice and input AND she is super fun and down to earth to work with! I would highly recommend her to anyone!!
I have never felt prettier in my life and that's all thanks to Jenn! She and her team were an absolute delight to work with and made that morning feel special and perfect! My girls had a great time getting ready and Jenn made that happen! From the trial through to the wedding day, everything worked very smoothly. I can't wait to send future brides her way! 5+ stars all around!
Can I give Jennifer 6 stars, please? She did makeup and hair for my daughter's recent wedding, and styled 10 women. She and her talented team arrived right on schedule during the worst part of a snow storm, and they made each woman look amazing. She wants you to love your look and she makes sure you are happy with the outcome. My daughter looked awesome at her preview session. Then she began considering a different look for her eyes. Jenn brought her back for another preview and nailed this new look. The hair style she created was exactly what my daughter wanted. It stayed in place but was soft-looking through outdoor photos in falling snow and a breeze. The FOB was impressed with the transformations she created. And he told me, the MOB, that she had made me look 10 years younger! This is a man who does not just hand out compliments. Funds well spent!! Jennifer is super-supportive and encouraging. She is a genuine friend from the first day you meet her., and no matter what crazy, unpredictable thing may go wrong on your big day, she is so naturally positive and helps you feel better, even before you look in the mirror at her beautiful work. You definitely need this woman on your team!
ATTENTION ALL BRIDES: LOOK NO FURTHER! You have found your artist!!! Jennifer has such a talent and a love for what she does, that it made my experience with her a DYNAMIC one! I am a hairstylist, myself, so it made me a bit nervous going into my trial. I had high expectations and she met ALL of them... and then some! This rockstar has a killer personality, listened to me and made this a fun experience, overall! Jennifer made my bridal party feel so comfortable and look so beautiful! Two weeks after our wedding and my girls can't stop gushing over her! Jennifer, thank you for being such a good listener and executing my vision perfectly on that day! I've never felt more beautiful! (Also, shout out to Jennifer's assistant, Stephanie, for all her help and talent! We loved you too, lady!) XO
If I could rate Jennifer higher than a 5/5, I certainly would! I've had the privilege of working with her on a few different weddings. Not only is her work amazing and her ability to enhance a brides natural beauty, she is such a joy! Her attentiveness and positive energy is contiguous! She goes above and beyond just making a bride flawless. She brings professionalism and her craft is on point. Whether it is 30 degrees or 115 degrees out side, she provides magnificent make-up that lasts the entire day! I would highly recommend Jennifer to any bride who wishes to have top professionalism.
Jennifer bends over backwards for her clients and is an absolute ray of positive energy during your special day! I am so happy to have had her do my hair and makeup for my engagement photos and wedding. In addition to her natural talent, she is an excellent choice because of her professionalism. She was prompt in initiating conversation before the wedding to finalize details and arrived early the day of! Thank you Jennifer for being you!
Jennifer is amazing! Truly sweet, caring, kind and uplifting, encouraging and so, so positive ALWAYS. From my first contact with her inquiring about her services, to my trial, to my fabulous wedding day, she has been professional and efficient. She is a truly nice person. I absolutely LOVED working with her. She made me and my girls look fabulous. I had air-brush makeup and lashes done, as well as hair, as did my girls. My two girls were so excited and just floored with how she made them look, and I was totally happy and overwhelmed with how amazing my total look was for my wedding. She works very efficiently, brings her own lighting, and works very quickly, too. We started about 1215 getting me ready and I had plenty of time before my first look at 3. My makeup stayed on perfectly for the whole day, through 85 degree weather, through our ceremony at Trump Chapel (non-airconditioned!), cocktail hour outside and lots of dancing during the reception. Everyone commented on how beautiful we all looked, both our hair styles and our makeup. She let the girls tell her what they envisioned for their hair and ran with it. I trusted her unconditionally to make me utterly beautiful, and boy, did she ever. I LOVED having her get me ready, and I loved meeting her and getting to know her. Truly a fantastic, first-rate makeup artist, and i would recommend her to ANYONE! Thank you so much, Jennifer!
I am certain that I was the most difficult bride to work with due to being irritable, picky and pregnant! Jennifer handled the entire session with such poise and grace despite my horrible attitude. She was nothing but supportive, optimistic, and extremely flexible and accommodating to my desires. I ended up hopping in the shower after my hair was complete because I had hoped for something slightly different and she redid my hair without showing the slightest attitude or rudeness towards me or my bad attitude—only sincere encouragement and understanding. Jennifer is so genuine and WANTS you to feel amazing on your wedding day and she will work with you until that feeling is achieved. She absolutely nailed my hair the second time and I LOVED it. As for the makeup—it was flawless. I should also note that I was not able to have a consultation with her prior to the wedding, but she was still able to capture the look and vision that I had in mind, working and explaining each step of the process with me. She is not only a talented artist, but truly a wonderful person. She brings a lighthearted feel to your wedding day along with patience, kindness, and overall fun. Our session ended on more of a ‘best friend’ note, and I am so thankful for that. I would recommend her to anyone and use her again in a heartbeat. I cannot imagine anyone else being in her place on my wedding day. Thank you so much, Jennifer.
I was absolutely in love with my hair and makeup for my wedding! It looked natural but elegant and my hair was exactly what I had envisioned. It stayed in place all night and looked perfect. I would highly recommend Jennifer's team to any bride and her bridal party.
I adored Jennifer! She did an amazing job with both my hair and make-up, and she is just the sweetest lady. I'm not a big hair/makeup person, but she made me so comfortable, even when it was just the 2 of us for my trial run. So happy I found her!
Jennifer Saunders is absolutely wonderful! Not only is she incredibly talented but she is a delight to work with! From the moment I first talked to her on the phone I was immediately put at ease...she is always calm and collected and was able to perfectly engineer a beautiful look for my special day. She made sure that I felt like I could share my thoughts and opinions with her and even asked me to create a pinterest idea board so that she could practice before our trial run! She was incredibly responsive to any questions I had and often answered emails within hours of my sending them. I had originally thought I wanted my hair to be down but changed my mind after my trial when I realized how hot it would be while spending the afternoon at bridal portraits...Jennifer checked in with me the next day to see how the portraits went and when I told her my hesitations she immediately insisted that I come back and try my hair up - for no extra charge!! She really wanted to make sure I felt absolutely perfect and beautiful on my big day and I totally did. She and her assistant did beautiful hairdos for my five bridesmaids, as well as hair and makeup for my mother and myself and the whole morning was relaxed and comfortable. I can't thank her enough for making me look and feel so wonderful!! Hiring Jennifer was one of the best decisions I made in the entire wedding planning process!
Jennifer was absolutely amazing!!!!!! I didn't really have a definite plan for hair and makeup for my wedding, so I was really nervous going into my trial. I absolutely loved my trial, but as weeks went by and I kept looking at the pictures....I realized I wanted a different look. I didn't really know what I wanted and I didn't have time to have another trial so I was getting nervous about the final look. Jennifer came to my house the day of the wedding and before I said anything, she said she thought I looked unsure after the trial and thought I might want a different look so she brought different options! I don't know how she did it, but she put together the EXACT look I wanted, before I even know I wanted it!!!!! I've never felt so beautiful as the day I did on my wedding and I can't thank Jennifer enough for that!!! She's not only incredibly talented in what she does, but she's also one of the sweetest soul's I've had the pleasure of getting to know. She made me feel so positive and confident going into my wedding day and I am so happy I got the chance to work with her!
Jennifer was a perfect choice as our hair and makeup artist for the wedding. Before the big day, she was quick to respond to e-mails and was incredibly helpful in answering the multitude of questions I had for both myself and on behalf of my bridal party. She arrived the day of precisely on time with her assistant Kelsey and began work right on schedule. Jennifer has a very friendly, energetic personality which makes her incredibly easy to get along with and talk to. She and Kelsey did a stellar job on myself, my 2 grandmothers, my mother, and my bridesmaids. They were very responsive to everyone's requests and I couldn't believe how amazing everyone looked, not only right after they were done but by the end of the evening as well. Overall, Jennifer was an absolute pleasure to work with and a great value, you will certainly not regret choosing her!
Jennifer Saunders is a must-have vendor for all brides. You will feel like family when Jennifer starts working with you. She will make suggestions that works for you and listen to what your vision is. She's like the big sister everyone wishes they have.
Jennifer was so much fun and so great at what she does! She comes to your house which makes it so comfortable and laid back. She used airbrush make-up which makes your skin look FLAWLESS!! And man does it last all night long! We had an outdoor ceremony and it started raining when we started saying our vows and my make-up looked amazing even after all the rain drops and tears of joy. I looked amazing all night long due to the work of Jennifer Saunders MUA! I would recommend her to every bride I know!
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JENNIFER SAUNDERS
Owner and Lead Hair and Makeup Artist
I have always been an artist since drawing with chalk on the sidewalk as a child. Painting and illustration is something I always thrived in.
I have a graphic design degree from AI that definitely helped me find my way into my favorite mediums, makeup and hair styling!
I thrive in a setting filled with people and love sharing in our brides day! I love meeting their friends and family and I feel honored to be sharing such a special time with our clients.
I continue to learn and grow to stay on trend and give brides the look they are hoping for. My favorite hair and makeup styles are romantic, rustic and bohemian. I love bringing our clients' vision to life!!