Tracey Garcia Makeup Artist

an the previous artist. She kept me looking natural but better than I have ever looked - told my new husband “it’s all downhill from here!” I felt beautiful and comfortable. Her assistant Alma did my hair. After our trial I noticed some was falling out, so I sent Alma pictures and she knew exactly how to fix it. On wedding day I loved the hair Alma did even more than the trial and it stayed up from 2pm until 2am after many hours of my energetic dancing and the Hora! Tracey also did my mom’s makeup - my mom is notoriously self deprecating and is always complaining about her skin, but after Tracey worked her magic she was FEELING herself. I was so happy seeing my mom looking and feeling so beautiful. Not only did we look great, but she and Alma were speedy the day of, and my 8 bridesmaids and I ended up being ready before my groom and his 4 groomsmen. Thank you again, Tracey and Alma!!!

There was absolutely no stress on the morning of my wedding, and it's because Tracey had everything completely under control. She arrived on time, and even planned ahead -- building extra time into her schedule for a few bridesmaids who decided, last-minute, to have their make-up done. In the end, all of us looked stunning, and we have Tracey to thank! I will absolutely be looking for a reason to book her again soon.

o was! But if you have the time, you should read this... Looking for a hair and makeup artist for my wedding as a bit of a difficult task for me, as I am a hairstylist myself. My best friends who are hairstylists were bridesmaids in my wedding and I wanted them to be "off duty" and relax and be present with me during the morning of the wedding, so for the first time in 12 years, I was a client seeking stylists for myself. I had a trial with someone else (prior to booking a trial with Tracey), that didn't go as I'd hoped, the hair looked great, but the makeup was lacking and no lashes were applied, and about 70% of it wiped off my face only 3 hours later in my cool house, on a Fall day. I felt too bad to say anything because she was so nice. This experience made me very apprehensive about still continuing to hire a makeup artist for my wedding day, and because it's hard for me to "complain" or ask for corrections, I was contemplating just doing my own makeup for the wedding because I felt that was the only way I would be happy with it, and I wouldn't have to worry about feeling like I was being picky with it or pointing out thinks I didn't like. The first trial I had with Tracey was only for makeup (I contacted her on semi-short notice and she went out of her way to fit me in) and the result was INCREDIBLE! In half the time, and a fraction of the price I paid for the previous trial, I was given the most beautiful makeup look, a beautiful set of lashes, and even though I showered afterwards (keeping my face out of the water) and then got a massage with my face smushed in the massage bed, the makeup STILL lasted through a Caps game that evening!!! AMAZING! Later on, about 2 months before the wedding, I had a second makeup trial with Tracey (because I wanted to try a different look with my tan) and then I had my hair trial with Aubrey. Tracey nailed the makeup again, my mom was there and she was SO impressed (and unlike me, she will speak up if something is wrong), the makeup was stunning. Now, let me tell you about Aubrey. Let me just say, that as a hairstylist, who used to do bridal hair myself, I have never been so impressed with a bridal hair artist. Not just with her skillset, but her patience and level of customer service. The finished look was STUNNING, however, because I thought I wanted extensions, the extra hair was preventing the look from resembling the inspiration photo. After she was finished, I mentioned that I loved the look, but asked that the day of the wedding it look a little more similar to the photo (never intending for her to redo it)... she went OUT OF HER WAY to re-do it, not just once, but 3 times! I kept telling her not to worry about it, because I felt bad that she say so long, and she wouldn't stop until she got it like the picture! And she was so patient and happy though the whole process. I was so blown away by how outgoing she was! Then, in between that day and the wedding, she actually took her time to research the technique to achieve the look of the inspiration photo and found the technique for the exact look! So wonderful of her to take more of her personal time to go out of her way to make sure she gave me hair that I loved the day of the wedding. And

tly what I wanted and made it a reality. On my wedding day, Tracey, Katrina, and one other artist came to our place and did hair and make up for me plus NINE girls! They were efficient, flexible, and truly a joy to have in my space. They kept me on the appropriate timeline. Her team listened to the girls if they weren't satisfied with their look, fixed it, and we all left happy! I can't say enough good things. My hair AND makeup still looked brand new at the end of the night... The last thing I will say is "you get what you pay for"... I tried to go cheap first time around and came running back to Tracey a month before my wedding... I was just glad she had my date available. I would absolutely hire her and her team for a future special event. Thank you Tracey!!!!

with everyone's hair and makeup preferences. Everyone was SO happy with the results and felt really beautiful. My makeup lasted from my mid-day church ceremony all the way through my evening reception. I got home from our afterparty at 3 am and it still looked good! Aside from Tracey's skills as a makeup artist, she's a great person to have around on your wedding day when you're getting ready. She's a pro at handling challenging personalities (there's at least one in every group, amirite?). Plus, I was a VERY nervous bride, which I was not expecting to be. Tracey distracted me, did a great job calming me down while she was doing my makeup, and I was laughing and at ease by the time she was done. Do yourself a favor and book Tracey for your big day!

with her. And I am so incredibly happy I did! There were 7 bridesmaids, a flower girl, 2 moms and myself and Tracey and her assistant flawlessly and efficiently completed all of our makeup and hair. My hair and makeup were everything I wanted! If I had to do it again, I would 100% hire Tracey.

eld up through the ceremony and reception, but through an hour photos in the snow! I came inside from taking photos and did our first dance with wet hair that STILL looked amazing and my make-up didn't smudge or run at all. If that isn't a testament to their skill, I don't know what is! Additionally, they had a very important role in calming the nerves of all the women that I love. They not only helped calm me as I sat in their chair, but all my bridesmaids and my mom. My mom told me after that she was really quite nervous and she almost had a break down when she sat for Tracey to do her make-up. She said Tracey knew exactly what she needed to hear in that moment and calmed her down. She said she didn't know what she would have done without Tracey and I am so grateful to have had these ladies with us with such clear talent and skill for what they do. Thank you so much for not only taking care of me, but my bridesmaids and especially my mom!

from afar, even on a different time zone, and she was always so willing to work with my schedule to talk! She made me and my bridesmaids look absolutely beautiful, and has since done a wedding for one of my bridesmaids. She is and will always be the first vendor I suggest to my family and friends when they get engaged! Thank you Tracey for helping make my wedding day one I will never forget !! <3

s for my whole bridal party. Her entire operation was incredibly professional, from the contract process, to the trial, to the day-of logistics. She knows her stuff and so does Katrina. They both worked on the people I had originally contracted and a few extras. Tracey was so friendly and good at what she does that even my grandma, who almost never wears anything more than lipstick wanted her make-up done. I wish I could post photos here because Tracey and Katrina made me look and feel gorgeous on my wedding day! I was so relaxed all morning, trusting that I was in great hands. Tracey is an incredibly calming presence and cares that her brides are happy. Katrina was able to set my hair so that some curl actually lasted the day (you have to know this NEVER happens for me) and Tracey's work was flawless and did not budge on me. I also almost never break out, but on the morning of my wedding had two blemishes appear. Wedding stress can do funny things to your skin, but with Tracey's work, my skin looked flawless. I would certainly work with Tracey and Katrina in the future. Hire them! You will not regret it.

but the best part is .. no matter who you are, Tracey can make you feel like a super star on your wedding day.... She listens to you... makes you look AHHH-MAZING also gives you her vision too. **She can handle any personality.. even when we are stressed.. she thrives! :) You will feel so beautiful !!

showed her a photo of what I wanted and she made my vision come to life with ease! I could not be happier with the results! She even gave me some products to touch-up my makeup the night of my rehearsal - but I didn't have to touch-up my makeup at all, on either night. Tracey is professional, friendly, prompt and a true artist! I really don't have enough good things to say about her and my bridal party feels the same way! I could not have chosen a better makeup artist! I can't wait to work with her again in the future! HIGHLY recommend! Thank you, Tracey!

oint, where she knows what I like and don’t like. I’ve used her numerous times after my wedding and have referred her other brides who have equally loved her services. She won’t disappoint!

her women the day of my wedding (including my mother who is incredibly picky). My mother loved her work and told her she nailed the look she wanted (that is pretty big for my mother). All the other girls had different look requests and everyone was thrilled with her work. Tracey was able to make me look and feel like a princess the day of my wedding. She is also very accommodating with scheduling and always puts her clients’ needs as a priority! On top of that, she focuses on building trust with her clients which is huge for any bride. If there was one thing I didn’t have to stress about on my wedding day, it was my make up. Thank you, Tracey!!!!

family photographs. She’s professional, fun, and can really accomplish any look you’re going for. Do not hestitate and book her — there’s a reason why the areas’ VIPs and celebrities from out of town book her regularly. You will not be disappointed.

andmother. She knew exactly what to do so people wouldn't feel uncomfortable and not like themselves with makeup on. My makeup was incredible and I've never felt more beautiful. The best part about Tracey is she did not feel "sales-y" or make me feel like she wasn't being genuine when she complimented us. We spent a large portion of our day together (11am-4pm) and she blended in, and never made me feel like I needed to babysit her (which can happen with some vendors), or check in constantly. She was the ultimate professional, and her talent is out of this world.

cially important for my mom and teenage daughter to feel natural, beautiful and comfortable and Tracey did just that. Tracey was pleasant, quick and energetic. She was just amazing and I really enjoyed having her share those moments with me on my special day. Having someone who can fill these aspects of a wedding day are priceless. Cheers to Tracey! I'd highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a fun, talented, conscientious and profession makeup artist.

en patient with us as we had to change the date of our wedding, due to a family emergency. She showed up perfectly on time on the morning of my wedding, and helped us all stay on schedule throughout our hair and makeup. Our moms and sisters were so happy with their looks, which was really important to me. Most of all, she really listened and made me feel heard. I was so happy with my look, I wouldn't have changed a thing - I felt like a glamorous version of myself. Hopefully, I have more events coming up in the area, so we can work together again!

so many years of experience, latest techniques, and a fabulous personality, specializing in style on demand. On the morning of my wedding, she came right up to my hotel's bridal suite and brought everything we could have ever needed. Her team did hair & make-up for my entire bridal party of 8, my mother, my groom's mother, and my flower girl with time to spare! Not only did she make everyone look and feel their very best, but she kept everyone so relaxed - we were all laughing, singing, and smiling all morning! I will be forever grateful for her services and keeping us way ahead of schedule on a day with such a sensitive timeline. Tracey also came to my apartment for my engagement session hair & make-up, and I couldn't have been happier with my look. She was so fast that my now husband wonders why I take so long to get ready in the morning on my own.. I wish I could work with Tracey every day!! I owe so much to Tracey Garcia and will be a forever client. My family and countless friends have hired her for special events and their weddings, and everyone sings her praises. Highly recommend!

eat recommendations for my make-up based on pictures I showed her that I liked and helped in making sure my entire look (hair and make-up) all looked great together at the end! She is also really fun and interactive with the entire wedding party! Would highly recommend her and would definitely use her again in the future!