About this vendor
AKBeautiful is a luxury wedding makeup service based out of Suffolk, VA. Owner and founder Alaina Hudson has more than seven years of experience as a professional makeup artist. She is passionate about helping clients find the right cosmetics routine for them and emphasizing their inner and outer beauty. She works in a timeless and romantic style to create breathtaking looks that will dazzle on your big day.
For your wedding day, AKBeautiful offers full face glam with traditional and TEMPTU airbrush makeup for all members of your wedding party. Ahead of time, she schedules consultations and trials in order to best understand the aesthetic you’re going for. Alaina is dedicated to ensuring that you are in love with the look you debut on your big walk down the aisle.
Details
Beauty
- Makeup
- Airbrushed Makeup
- Eyelash Extensions
- Makeup Artists
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
2022 'Best of Weddings'
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Alaina did such an amazing job! She is so open and sweet and I immediately felt comfortable with her! After my makeup trial, she could tell I wasn’t feeling 100% in love with my lo...
ok and she insisted I do another makeup trial (at no cost) just so we can get it right! She has such a soft touch and seems like she genuinely loves what she does and loves supporting brides on their wedding day! I absolutely loved my makeup and wouldn’t change a thing. I would recommend Alaina very highly! She is local to Southern Virginia but is very open to traveling near and FAR! Reach out to her ASAP!
Alaina was the perfect MUA for our special day! She was thoughtful, kind, and so fun to work with. She was accommodating since our very first conversation and made me feel so comfo...
rtable! I highly, highly recommend her!
If I could give Alaina 6 stars, I would! Alaina was my makeup artist for my wedding and she is SO amazing at her job. She is exactly what you want and need in a makeup artist! From...
the first day I reached out to her, she was responsive and even put together a timeline for us which was so amazing because I am a type A bride and I love a schedule. She is so thoughtful and kind, you can tell she puts her heart into her work. I felt like I had known her for years when I finally met her! Her skills in makeup are unmatched, thank you again Alaina for making myself and everyone look and feel so beautiful!
Alaina did my make up for my wedding and did an amazing job. I showed her an inspiration picture, with some changes I wanted to make and she was able to make it come to life. In ...
professional pictures, my make up looks airbrushed on. You will not regret having your make up done by her!!
Alaina gave us the looks we requested in a positive and professional manner. We can't thank her enough.
Alaina was the absolute best! I felt so beautiful on my wedding day and cannot wait to get the pictures back!
I have nothing but amazing things to say about Alaina. She made me feel and look gorgeous! She is patient and understanding. She does an amazing job and gives you her honest opinio...
n. I really appreciate everything she did for me.
Did such an amazing job on my makeup for a modeling shoot! Was so nice and gave me exactly the look I wanted!
Aliana was amazing! She made me feel very comfortable and it was like my best friend was doing my makeup. She’s very skilled and will make your look and experience unforgettable. I...
was so sad when I had to take my makeup off to go to bed!
Alaina was recommended to me by a family friend and let me tell you, I have never met someone as professional as her when it came to making sure I looked my best on my big day!
Fr...
om scheduling trials to being easily reached for questions Alaina made sure that I was treated like family and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a makeup artist for their wedding. I was able to send her pictures of what I had in mind and she not only achieved the look I wanted but was also able to put her own spin on it which really took my breath away.
Alaina was so sweet and made the makeup experience a breeze! Thank you for making me feel like a princess.
When it came to hiring a makeup artist for my wedding I was hesitant, but after meeting Alaina and having a trial with her I knew I made the right decision in hiring one. She made ...
me feel comfortable, beautiful, and took exactly what I wanted and made it a reality. I highly recommend AKBeautiful if you’re looking for someone you can trust with your bridal makeup. 10/10 would hire again!
I loved working with Alaina! She made me feel so comfortable in everything she did and the makeup was flawless. Amid all the concerns with COVID, she put the client first to make s...
ure everything went safe and smooth. If you ever need a makeup artist for your wedding, Alaina is the person to go to!
I was beyond happy with AKBeautiful! Alaina did a wonderful job and made me feel like a queen on my special day. She is a true artist and made my dream look come alive. I cannot th...
ank her enough and would highly recommend. She is a wonderful person and great at her craft.
I was nervous about getting my makeup done for my big day but I had no need to be! This makeup artist listened to my input and made sure I felt so beautiful! Will certainly recomme...
nd her to all my engaged friends! Do yourself a favor and book :)
Contact
1400 Bridgeport Way, Suffolk, VA | Virginia Beach and Fredericksburg Areas
AKBeautiful