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Kayla VanderZiel
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Ziel Bridal is a wedding hair and makeup team based in Minneapolis, MN providing stress-free, luxury experiences that allow to-be-weds to enjoy the build-up to their magical day. This elite team of beauty artists promises to deliver a flawless look that is entirely your own and refined to perfection. From close-ups to intimate kisses, these teams will give you a long-lasting look that is both captivating and timeless. Today, these award-winning artists use their business to continue helping women feel invincible and utterly beautiful for life's biggest moments.
Each artist at Ziel Bridal has been handpicked based on talent, passion, and warmth. They strive to create meaningful connections that inspire their clients with confidence and quality experience. Under attentive care, you can enjoy a full-service pampering experience on location. Wedding parties can avail of an experienced team of stylists with complimentary false lash application and airbrush or traditional foundation.
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Meet the team
Kayla VanderZiel
Owner
Hi there, I'm Kayla! I found my passion for hairstyling at the age of 8, creating up-dos on anyone who would model for me. I'm constantly seeking opportunities to grow and improve my craft and have attended elite advanced training in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Minnesota. I was drawn to working with brides with my belief that all women deserve to be uplifted by other women. I handpick each artist on our team based not solely on their talent, but by their warmth, kindness, and passion. We are more than just a beauty team- we create meaningful connections through our work.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0139 reviews
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Ziel Bridal receives glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings. Reviewers commend the team for their professionalism, talent, and attention to detail, ensuring everyone looks and feels beautiful on the big day. The artists are praised for their ability to create flawless and long-lasting looks tailored to each individual's style, with special mentions for artists like Lexi, Emily, and Katerina. The team's responsiveness, organization, and flexibility in accommodating large wedding parties are highlighted, making Ziel Bridal highly recommended for brides seeking talented and reliable artists for their special day.Review photos
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Meghan G
5.0
2/20/2026
I can't recommend Ziel Bridal enough! They made not only my wedding day so memorable but every step leading up to it was so great. Communication with them was seamless and I felt v...
ery confident in my wedding look on the big day. All of the artists are fantastic and my whole wedding party looked INCREDIBLE! If you want a fun, experienced, and wholesome group of ladies for your wedding day, look no further thatn Ziel.
Sarah L
5.0
1/11/2026
Ziel Bridal was wonderful to work with for our wedding hair and makeup. They did an amazing job accommodating our large group and kept everything running smoothly. Everyone felt b...
eautiful and confident, and the team was so professional and talented.
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Macy M
5.0
10/29/2025
Our wedding day wouldn’t have been the same without our incredible makeup artists – specifically Lexi! Both artists truly worked magic—every look was flawless, long-lasting, and pe...
rfectly tailored to each person’s style and features. They were professional, punctual, and brought such a calming presence to the getting-ready process. Their attention to detail and artistry made us feel like absolute stars. I received so many compliments throughout the day and in our photos, the makeup looked stunning from every angle. If you're looking for talented, reliable, and genuinely amazing artists for your big day, look no further—these are your people!
Alex S
5.0
10/24/2025
If you want to look radiant on your big day, I highly recommend booking with Ziel! Emily and Katerina completely knocked it out of the park with my bridal party's hair and make up ...
and I cannot thank them enough. I was speechless by the end of the night because my hair was still curled and pinned to perfection and my make up did not run at all. If you're worried about any of that happening to you on your big day, book with Ziel and you won't have to worry.
Emily G
5.0
10/01/2025
Worked with Ziel bridal for my recent wedding - specifically Aleah for makeup and Emily for hair. They both did a fantastic job for me and all of my girls. I would highly recommend...
them to anyone looking for wedding hair and makeup in the Twin Cities! Ziel was great to work with.
Hailey S
5.0
9/25/2025
I used Ziel Bridal for my Hair & Makeup for myself and bridal party for my wedding. Hailey was our hair stylist and Emily was our makeup artist. They both did such an amazing job o...
n everything. I was so insanely happy with how my hair and makeup looked, it was exactly what I wanted. They were both extremely fun to work with and helped make the day perfect. SOOO happy I booked with Ziel!
Leah S
5.0
9/13/2025
It was a lovely experience working Ziel Bridal! Very responsive & communicative throughout the process. Katerina did an AMAZING job both on my hair trial and day of! Would definite...
ly recommend for any bride!
Katherine H
5.0
7/21/2025
We had such a wonderful experience with Ziel Bridal for our wedding! Katerina, Lauren, and Emily provided 8 hair and makeup services for our wedding party, plus hair for my husband...
, and everyone looked and felt absolutely beautiful. They were professional, talented, and so easy to work with.
Emily, who did my hair, was amazing—and we even discovered we might be related! I felt an instant connection with her. Lauren, who did my makeup, was incredibly sweet and went above and beyond to make sure I felt comfortable and confident. After my first makeup trial, I didn’t quite feel like myself, so we scheduled a second one, and Lauren was so kind, patient, and accommodating. She took things slow, listened closely, and made adjustments until everything felt just right. After the second trial, I couldn’t stop smiling—I truly felt like myself and couldn’t wait to wear the look again on the big day!
On the wedding day, the entire experience was fantastic, and I was so happy with the results. Huge thank you to the entire Ziel Bridal team—you made us all feel amazing!
Tyler J
5.0
7/06/2025
Ziel was such an amazing and helpful part of our wedding day! Their artists and event managers are so helpful and talented. We had over 20 people in our wedding party and they abso...
lutely killed it and limited my stress! 100% recommend
Sammantha W
5.0
6/03/2025
For me, the hardest vendor to find was the hair and make up. there were 8 of us plus the bride who needed to get ready the morning of the wedding. Ziel bridal made it easy by offer...
ing both services and being able to find a third person to come and keep things moving. The team was professional and on time during both the trial and the morning up. They work quickly but do not sacrifice attention to detail or quality of their work.
Kaelyn D
5.0
11/08/2024
Great company to work with! Very easy scheduling process, and answers emails promptly! Emily was amazing. So fun to work with and she does flawless hair and makeup!
Tiffany E
5.0
7/11/2024
I booked my wedding with Ziel Bridal and Kayla’s responsiveness and excellent communication is what ultimately led me to book with them over other vendors. I was assigned Hillary f...
or makeup and Emily for hair and both ladies were an absolute dream to work with. Hillary had a sassy, hilarious, ‘yasss queen’ attitude that gave my whole wedding party life. I completely changed my makeup look from the trial we had and she was so receptive with the changes and was able to save the day from a bad allergic reaction I was having to my eyelash extensions. My eyes were so swollen and red the morning of the wedding and she was able to make them disappear with her makeup magic! Emily was so fun, supportive and energetic and made everyone’s hair dreams come true. She even helped talk me through a mini meltdown the morning of the wedding where I had to decide whether to go with our outdoor ceremony as planned or change it to indoor due to potential rain throughout the day. She encouraged me to go with my vision of having an outdoor ceremony and go along with what ever happens rain or shine. I’m so glad I listened to her because it ended up being beautiful outside during our ceremony. The sun came out and the birds were chirping it was absolutely magical!
Abigail M
5.0
6/28/2024
My younger sister got married September 2023, I got married last week (June 2024) and my older sister is getting married August of this year. My cousin got married in 2021 and we a...
ll booked Ziel bridal because they are truly the best of the best. All of their artists are fantastic at what they do, so easy to work with and get along with, and very professional. I will always recommend Ziel bridal to any of my friends/family. Emily did my bridal hair and Aleah did my bridal makeup and they both were an integral part of my special day. Thank you, Ziel bridal!
Rose H
5.0
6/08/2024
Ziel Bridal was great to work with. They responded quickly, created an organized schedule, and had a streamlined invoicing system. Lexi and Mariah, who did our hair and makeup, wer...
e fun to spend time with.
anonymous u
5.0
5/25/2024
I was a bridal makeup artist for 13 years and have worked alongside the best of the best. That’s why when I decided to get married, there was no question that Ziel Bridal was going...
to do my wedding hair.
Kayla is professional, cheerful, calming and intuitive with hair, and listened to what I wanted. I could not have asked for anyone better, and I am so grateful that her hair artistry will be part of my wedding memories as well as in my wedding photos forever.
Kate T
5.0
5/04/2024
I’d 1000 percent in a heartbeat use Ziel bridal for makeup again! Hillary and Katerina did an amazing job! Both allowed us to ask questions and provide our thoughts on any adjustme...
nts we wanted! Not only did the makeup hold and look glamorous, we also felt like ourselves! Truly an amazing team of artists to have had for our big day!
Bobbi Jo D
5.0
4/25/2024
It was extremely easy and nice to work with Kayla from Ziel Bridal. She was very quick and responsive and made sure to help pair me with a hair stylist and makeup artist that fit m...
y vision for the day. Would 100% recommend them for future brides!
Alyssa B
5.0
12/05/2023
I have no negative things to say about Ziel Bridal. I got so lucky with Kayla, and I don’t feel like she was a “wedding vendor.” It felt like just another friend in the bridal suit...
e. Everyone’s HMU looked exactly like the inspiration photos they had shown. Not to mention, Kayla can whip up any hair do in like 30 minutes! She went above and beyond to make sure I was enjoying the moment and not stressed about anything.
Prior to the wedding, she was very responsive and accommodating. I kept adding people until last minute, but she never complained and figured it all out for me. We had a second person for makeup (Hollie), in order for everything to feel more relaxed. I also had a hair trial weeks before, and we had so much fun. The hair lasted until the next morning!
Kristen I
5.0
10/12/2023
I highly recommend Ziel for your wedding day! The whole team is extremely professional and organized, which is a huge relief as a bride to know you're taken care of. They made me f...
eel beautiful and relaxed, and every one of my bridesmaids loved their hair and makeup (it also lasted the whole day). Thank you Ziel you're the best!!
Laura G
5.0
10/11/2023
My wife and I went with Ziel Bridal for our hair and makeup services and so glad we did! We really wanted to find vendors that are LGBTQ+ owned/woman owned. Kayla was so great to w...
ork with for setting up with her team in Minneapolis and accommodated our busy schedule, especially being 2 brides! Hailey and Aleah did an amazing job our our hair and makeup and Angie and Lauren did a great job our our party's hair and makeup. They were on time, professional and overall very easy to work with!
Taylor S
5.0
10/10/2023
Highly recommend Ziel Bridal for your wedding or any event! I had hair & makeup done for myself and 8 others, and we had a blast getting ready! All the artists were so talented and...
great to be around. I was SWEATING on my wedding day and my hair and makeup held all night long!! Holly & Emily were both amazing and nailed exactly what I wanted, plus they were just so much fun to hang out with.
Amanda D
5.0
10/05/2023
I hired Ziel for hair services on my wedding day, Hailey was amazing! She brought my hair inspiration to life for my wedding day and it lasted all night long!
Victoria W
5.0
10/01/2023
I used Ziel Bridal for my wedding (myself as the bride and for several of my bridesmaids), and loved the experience! Both the hair and makeup artists were phenomenal; one of my wor...
st fears going into my own wedding was that I’d feel like I was wearing some sort of costume or mask during the event, but I really felt like I was the most elevated version of myself that I could have possibly been.
They were also incredibly helpful in setting up a schedule for all of us on the day of the wedding! I cannot thank them enough!
Kara G
5.0
9/18/2023
I hired Kayla to do my hair and makeup for my wedding which was on August 13, 2023. Kayla was amazing from day one! She was very communicative, organized and so sweet. Our trial we...
nt great and I was excited for my wedding day. Well, as things would have it, I had one bad breakout on my wedding day. Go figure of all days! I was so annoyed by this but Kayla did an amazing job hiding it and making me feel much better. I also love the way she did my hair! It was gorgeous and exactly how I envisioned it. She is so great at her job and is always learning new techniques and new skills. I didn't have a bridal party but my mom did get her hair and makeup done as well by one of Kayla's coworkers. This girl was very nice as well and was very patient with my mom who was a little picky.. haha.
I would highly recommend Kayla and her team. Thank you so much!!
morgan o
5.0
9/11/2023
Ziel bridal & their artists are absolutely amazing. I had the best experience from getting a quote, setting up my trials, to actually getting my services on the day. I got a thorou...
gh timeline prior to the wedding which helped me organize much better. I also had a pretty big party & they were awesome at coordinating that and making last minute changes. Kayla is super responsive and patient! Emily did my hair, and Violetta did my makeup. I could not say anything bad about either of them! They were both not only amazing at what they do, but they were both so fun and personable. They even went the extra mile & helped me put on my shoes - lol! I always get so nervous telling people exactly what I want, and they made it so easy. If I wanted something changed or added, they didn’t hesitate to do it and were more than happy to as long as I was happy!
Anna H
5.0
8/21/2023
I could not recommend Ziel Bridal more! I hired Ziel for bridal hair for myself and 9 bridesmaids/personal attendants. They showed up on time, they were friendly, professional and...
ready for anything! It was a smooth process from the very beginning. I first had a phone call with Kayla, and she was super sweet, and it felt like we immediately bonded. She made me feel so comfortable that I knew that I had to book myself and my bridal party with Ziel Bridal. I had a hair trial with Emily, and it was terrific. She brought my bridal hair dreams to life, and it felt like I was catching up with an old friend when we were chatting. They sent over an itinerary well in advance and allowed me to move girls to different times if need be. I am so glad that I found Ziel Bridal and that they were available on my wedding date. For anyone still looking, hire Ziel Bridal now!
Kristin K
5.0
8/06/2023
I have used Ziel Bridal for my wedding and had them do my hair/makeup for 2 weddings I was in. Every time it has turned out great! It was nice having the practice sessions because ...
I did change a few things with my hair and make up for my wedding. Also, scheduling the practice sessions was easy. My wedding prep venue did not have that many chairs, so it was nice that they were able to provide chairs.
Olivia R
5.0
7/23/2023
I hired Ziel bridal for hair and makeup for myself, 6 bridesmaids and 3 moms. They were absolutely fantastic and I will recommend them to everyone! They were very easy to communica...
te with during the planning process, very friendly during trials and just amazing on the wedding day!
Grace A
5.0
7/06/2023
My experience with Ziel Bridal for our June wedding was great! Kayla was excellent at communicating and providing information ahead of time. Hillary also stood out as an amazing ma...
keup artist. She listened to what I wanted and adjusted the look so I would feel my best.
All the bridesmaids were happy with their hair and makeup and the team made it a relaxing and fun morning! I was slightly surprised that the artists didn't bring their own lights and tables, which I had seen in the past, but it didn't seem to matter much. It also didn't seem the artists were sent the pre-event information prior to my trial. Otherwise, a great experience and I would hire Ziel again!
Christine P
5.0
4/22/2023
I am so happy I worked with Ziel bridal. Kayla and her team are talented, professional, and so fun to work with! I’m not accustomed to wearing make up or being photographed and Kay...
la made sure to take into account my preferences to help me feel comfortable and confident during my wedding day. I got lots of compliments on my hair and makeup and everything stayed looking great throughout the day. I have curly hair that is prone to frizz and Kayla made sure to use products that worked great with my curls. Kayla and her team also did great work with the rest of my party including my mom, mother in law, maid of honor, and some really natural looking concealer and foundation on our friend/officiant who wanted a bit of coverage to feel photo ready. I highly recommend Ziel bridal!
Sarah G
5.0
1/09/2023
Ziel Bridal was amazing! I absolutely LOVED my wedding hair and makeup. The stylists were all so kind and helpful, willing to make adjustments as needed for both me and my bridesm...
aids. 10/10 recommend!
Jackie S
5.0
11/28/2022
Ziel bridal was great! Kayla was extremely responsive and in constant communication for what to expect from trial to the day-of. We had two artists for hair for 11 of us, Hailey & ...
Angie, and they did amazing! They were so sweet to work with, were timely, and did amazing work with all types of hair! From Hollywood glam, to half up/dos, to full bridal glam they absolutely nailed every hairstyle! I would highly recommend them to any bride and bridal party!
Megan S
5.0
11/19/2022
From the very first contact with Kayla, I knew she was the glam artist for me. Not only did her portfolio make it abundantly clear that she and her team are incredibly talented, bu...
t she was patient, kind, and took the time to listen to my vision and needs. From then on, working with Kayla only got better. When I expressed concern about completing the glam timeline on time on my wedding day, she brought on two assistants. When I was unsure about my hair style after the trial, she happily welcomed me back for another run. She took every single detail, desire, and aspect of my wedding day vision into consideration and the execution was flawless. My bridal party, MOG, MOB, flower girl, and I all felt so beautiful and well taken care of on my big day. I cannot say enough positive things about Kayla (as a human and as a hair/makeup artist!) or Ziel Bridal as a company. I wish I had another event coming up so I could book her again myself. Do yourself a favor and end your search here -- you've found your hair and makeup team! THANK YOU, ZIEL BRIDAL!
Lauren M
5.0
11/17/2022
I had Hailey for my wedding hair (and for that of three others in my bridal party) and she absolutely knocked it out of the park! I was indecisive about how exactly I wanted my hai...
r and Hailey was calm, kind, and worked with me until it was absolutely perfect! I felt so beautiful and comfortable and am so grateful!
Stephanie D
5.0
11/09/2022
Very flexible everyone looked amazing, we had a great time getting ready!
Megan L
5.0
10/31/2022
I used Ziel Bridal for both hair and makeup for me and my girls on my wedding day. Not only did we all love our stunning looks, but Kayla and her team could not have been more prof...
essional to work with. Kayla sent out questionnaires before my trial, so her and her team were prepared to create my perfect look with my vision in mind. Kayla came in with a crew of 4 and was able to accomplish hair and makeup for 9 of us in a very timely manor the day of the wedding. Everyone on her team brought in a great energy and had fun with us on the morning of my wedding. I highly recommend Ziel to any bride in the future!
Courtney R
5.0
10/26/2022
LOVED WORKING WITH ZIEL BRIDAL!! They nailed my vision for wedding day hair/makeup and it came out better than I ever could have imagined! Truly talented artists that will give you...
exactly the look you're after. Also just in general a very fun team to have around supporting you on your big day!
Alanna L
5.0
10/14/2022
DO NOT HESITATE TO BOOK with Ziel Bridal for your wedding, you will be so happy you did!! From the moment I booked with them, EVERYTHING was super smooth! Great communication and f...
ollow up!! Emily completed makeup and hair on myself (bride), mom and sister and we all felt and looked incredibly beautiful!! On top of Emily's amazing services, she has the BEST personality- she made all of us comfortable and is super fun to talk to, and easy going, she's very real and honest too which we loved and appreciated!! She was just amazing and I could not say enough great things about her! Looked EXACTLY how I pictured and wanted on my wedding day, I felt incredible thanks to her!
Nicole F
5.0
10/03/2022
Kayla (San Diego) was absolutely amazing throughout the whole process! Always so kind, responsive, and receptive to feedback as I changed my mind about small details. She incorpora...
ted my extensions and hair vine seamlessly and perfectly captured what I imagined for the big day. We (my bridal party and I) all loved her, and would highly recommend for anyone considering whether or not to book her. The fact it was hair AND makeup was a huge plus too!
Stephanie L
5.0
10/03/2022
Don't think twice about booking Ziel Bridal for your special event. Kayla did my hair and makeup as well as my moms and not only did she do and INCREDIBLE job but she was so kind a...
nd warm. She made my mom & I feel so at ease and everyone who met her absolutely loved her. THANK YOU SO MUCH Kayla for being such an important part of our special day :)
Anna C
5.0
9/30/2022
I booked Ziel Bridal for my wedding to do my hair and makeup, as well as my bridal party and my (now) husband's hair and makeup and it was such a great experience!
Leading up to t...
he wedding, Kayla was so helpful with the hair and makeup trials and putting together a timeline. On the day of the wedding, Kayla and Kim put me and my bridal party at ease and executed what everyone wanted for their hair and makeup so beautifully!
Would highly recommend if you want a team that will be sweet and supportive the day of and if you're looking for beautiful, classic, photo-ready hair and makeup for you and your friends and family!!
Emma J
5.0
9/28/2022
I worked with Ziel for my wedding day hair and make-up. I had my trial and day-of services done by Emily. My mother also had her make-up done on the wedding day by Emily.
Emily was...
an absolute pleasure to work with - very personable and friendly. After my trial, I followed-up with her on a few tweaks I wanted to make with my make-up application and day-of she executed everything perfectly! I can truly say I absolutely loved my hair and make-up on my wedding day. Emily also really helped to ease my nerves on the big day with her calm demeanor.
Em B
5.0
9/16/2022
I highly recommend Ziel from our experience with them. They were punctual, kind, professional, talented, and efficient.
They were able to replicate any hair or make up inspiratio...
n we showed them and if it wasn't exactly how we wanted they were very accommodating although we didn't need to change much. I was very particular when looking for a hair/make up vendor since I have had bad experiences in the past with other companies but Ziel exceeded my expectations and I am quite happy. I got a ton of compliments on my hair that day!!
Anna C
5.0
9/13/2022
Aleah and Angie made my wedding morning PERFECT! They were both so calm, sweet and SO talented! My wedding day was an absolute dream and Ziel Bridal helped make my dream come true....
Thank you!!
Emily P
5.0
9/13/2022
Kayla at Ziel Bridal was so helpful, and made the process for hair & makeup so easy to set up. From great prices to getting amazing artists for the day, it was a dream to have Ziel...
Bridal as a vendor for my wedding. My makeup stayed all night and my hair made me feel like an absolute princess!!❤️
Brittney T
5.0
9/09/2022
I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS TEAM! Ziel Bridal was a DREAM to work with on my wedding day. Emily and Hailey made me feel like the most important girl in the world. I loved my experience...
from start to finish. My trials went perfectly and my wedding day went seamlessly. As the bride, it was amazing to watch how happy my entire bridal party was throughout the getting ready experience and that is all thanks to Ziel Bridal! I would highly recommend them time and time again!
Lindsay R
5.0
8/16/2022
My bridesmaids and I felt beautiful on my wedding day. Holly (hair) and Jacquelyn (make-up) both provided me with comfort, encouragement, and style in my trials and with my hair an...
d make-up day of. I wanted to feel like myself, and they helped me look just like me but glam :) My bridesmaids had only amazing things to say about everyone and the hair and make-up artists enhanced the day. Thank you!
Kayla K
5.0
7/19/2022
Ziel Bridal was everything I could have asked for and more on my wedding day! Emily did mine and my bridesmaids makeup. She was so professional and fun! Emily kept us on our schedu...
le and helped keep the day running smoothly. I cannot recommend their services enough!
Malea H
5.0
7/11/2022
Ziel Bridal was amazing to work with for my wedding. Kayla was a pleasure to work with from the start when it came to planning, and I was so excited her team was available for my d...
ay. Sarah did my bridal makeup as well as my mom and bridesmaids. We also worked with Hailey for everyone's hair. Both gals were SO sweet, attentive and really listened to what each of us wanted for the big day. I felt confident and beautiful at my trial and it was even better on my actual wedding day! 10/10 recommend!!
Jenny M
5.0
6/27/2022
These artist were punctual and professional. Raisa made sure every face was glowing and pretty. Emily styled all of our hair types with expertise. Everything went smoothly and I w...
as so grateful for these artists. I highly recommend them. Excellent company.
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