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Bridal Artistry NC

On-Site Custom Makeup & Hair ~ Natural to Glam!
4.9 out of 5 stars and 95 reviews
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Coastal NC , Wilmington NC, NC beaches
Travel area: Within 100 miles See details
4.9
Praised by couples for:
Bridal Makeup
Hair Styling
Seasoned Professional
Barb and Ivy are the best. Barb was extremely patient with me, as it took me a bit of time to make a final decision about my beauty. She was kind, and answered all my questions. She even answered a few from my mother in law! I am from Pennsylvania, but was getting married in NC, Barb and Ivy were able to make sure they had time for me to do a trial, well in advance. They made the whole process fun, and we were able to find what worked and what didn't. Day of the wedding they both traveled to me, and I couldn't be happier with the way my hair and makeup turned out. Barb, took her time in making sure I was happy with my look, and Ivy felt like talking to a sister I never had, while getting my hair done! They made my day relaxing, and fun, and I looked absolutely amazing! Thank you Barb and Ivy!
Christopher C.
5.0
Kerah with Bridal Artistry did an amazing job  on myself and 3 bridesmaids. She was helpful with suggestions and listened to the girls to make them all look fabulous on my special day. From booking, thru the trial up to the wedding day it was a seamless experience. I will definitely use them again. 
Jeannine S.
5.0

About this vendor

Vendor
Barb Hill
OWNER/MUA
Typically responds within 24h
Hall of Fame Award
AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based in Wilmington, NC, Bridal Artistry NC is an on-location hair and makeup styling service for weddings and other exciting events. With the help of this team, you can complete your dream day look through a hair and makeup transformation. Using high-quality products to enhance your natural beauty, they strive to help make you look as good as you feel as you take the aisle. Owner and makeup artist Barb Hill set Bridal Artistry NC up in 2018, after over a decade spent building a successful multi-ethnic beauty team in Washington, DC. During her time out of state, Barbara worked with clients of all styles and backgrounds, developing the skillset to master any look. Now, this beauty expert has assembled a talented team of stylists to give you a wedding morning of pampering and custom styling. Bridal Artistry NC looks forward to meeting you for a consultation and trial, where they will get to know you and your unique tastes. After deciding on a look and ensuring it is everything you want it to be, they will travel to you on the big day. Their onsite services extend to the whole wedding party, so everyone can sit back and relax as the team transforms them. Whatever your ideal style is, reach out to discover how Barb and her team can help it shine.
Woman-owned Business
8+ years in business
Speaks Portuguese, Spanish
Small team (2-10 members)
Details
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Beauty Group Bookings
Hair Stylists
Hair Trials Available
Makeup
Makeup Artists
Makeup Trials Available
On-Site Hair & Makeup
Awards and Affiliations
Best of Weddings Award
6-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+3 more.
Why were they selected?
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame Award
Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Join couples who chose award-winning vendors for their wedding
Meet the team
  • Vendor
    Barb Hill
    Owner/MUA
    Passionate about business building & beauty. Lover of people and adventure. Seeker of God's truth & wisdom. Thankful for skills to help women gain confidence in their own unique natural beauty & a talented team of pro beauty stylists! After personally doing 100's of weddings in the DC area & developing a large multi-ethnic pro team there. Owner, Barb Hill, re-located to Wilmington to serve the Coastal Carolina market -- and enjoy the beach!! From working with foreign leaders in an earlier career to taking my makeup artists to NY Fashion Week in 2018-2022, it's been amazing!
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0
95 reviews
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Bridal Artistry delivers consistently outstanding wedding hair and makeup, creating personalized, flattering looks that held up all day. Reviewers praised the team's professionalism, clear communication, flexibility with trials and last‑minute changes, and skill with diverse skin tones and hair types. Mornings stayed calm and on schedule, and small extras like take‑home lip colors were appreciated.
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Barb and her team were truly one of the best decisions I made for my wedding! From the very beginning, everything was so organized, seamless, and stress-free. Barb was incredibly c...
ommunicative throughout the planning process, which gave me so much confidence leading up to the big day. On our wedding day, they absolutely knocked it out of the park. They did hair and makeup for me, my seven bridesmaids, my mom, my mother-in-law, and my grandma, and every single person looked and felt absolutely beautiful. One of my biggest priorities was making sure everyone still looked like themselves—just elevated—and they exceeded every expectation. They listened to what each person wanted, worked with different hair types, skin tones, and ages, and somehow made every look feel personalized and flawless. The team was professional, efficient, calming, and so much fun to have around while we got ready. They kept us on schedule without ever making us feel rushed, and the entire morning was such a joyful experience because of them. I cannot recommend Barb and her team enough. If you're looking for a talented, reliable, and genuinely wonderful hair and makeup team for your wedding or special event, look no further. They made all of us feel confident, beautiful, and ready for one of the best days of our lives. Thank you for making us feel so special—I would book you again in a heartbeat!
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Wow, Samantha! We all so appreciate your kind words in this review and are inspired by ho...
w each one of you felt so cared for in the getting ready process! You and your family & friends were so wonderful and supportive of you that it made the whole morning super fun for us, too! Wishing you newlyweds much happiness along the road of building a life together!! Thank you from our team to you with hugs, Barb ~
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Barb and Ivy are the best. Barb was extremely patient with me, as it took me a bit of time to make a final decision about my beauty. She was kind, and answered all my questions. S...
he even answered a few from my mother in law! I am from Pennsylvania, but was getting married in NC, Barb and Ivy were able to make sure they had time for me to do a trial, well in advance. They made the whole process fun, and we were able to find what worked and what didn't. Day of the wedding they both traveled to me, and I couldn't be happier with the way my hair and makeup turned out. Barb, took her time in making sure I was happy with my look, and Ivy felt like talking to a sister I never had, while getting my hair done! They made my day relaxing, and fun, and I looked absolutely amazing! Thank you Barb and Ivy!
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Quinn! Thanks so very much for taking time to write Ivy and me such a wonderful review. ...
We truly LOVED doing stylings for you and your wedding party -- a fun, lively group! and you looked Amazing as a beautiful bride! Please share more photos with us. So glad we could help make your bridal vision come to life and stay all day in a bit of sun and rain! May this be the beginning of a beautiful life together for you newlyweds ~~ Barb
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Kerah with Bridal Artistry did an amazing job  on myself and 3 bridesmaids. She was helpful with suggestions and listened to the girls to make them all look fabulous on my special ...
day. From booking, thru the trial up to the wedding day it was a seamless experience. I will definitely use them again. 
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Thanks so much for your sweet review for Kerah, makeup artist for you and your wedding par...
ty! We work hard to make sure we meet the needs and vision of brides -- and everyone in their wedding party getting services! Kerah does beautiful stylings and we so appreciate your kind words for her work! Our wishes for much happiness go out to you newlyweds!
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I absolutely loved my hair and makeup for my wedding. Barbara did a phenomenal job on my makeup. She gave me that wedding glow while keeping it minimal like I wanted.  And Naomi na...
iled the hair that I had dreamed of for my wedding. They both listened to what I wanted and changed what I didn’t like during the trial. It made my wedding day so much more special. I couldn’t have been happier with their services. 
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Sarah ~ Thank you so much for your review that meant so much to Naomi & me! It was our pu...
re pleasure to come to you in lovely Southport to bring your bridal vision to life -- and to see the beautiful decor you helped design for your intimate wedding. May you newlyweds have many blessings on the road of life together.
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I had Barbara and Holly do my makeup and hair, respectivelyfor my wedding with three others that joined me that morning. They were both absolutely. amazing! Barbara helped to cover...
a bruise that I had forming on my eye from a clumsy fall just a couple days prior to my wedding. The makeup lasted all day and no one ever even realized that my eye was actually pretty black and blue.  The pictures turned out great as well. Holly did an intricate braid in my hair along with extensions that I had brought and also incorporated my veil with some other hair ornaments that looked absolutely amazing. The two of them together made me look better than I’ve ever looked in my entire life. And my other crew looked equally as good - all of us being over 40 years old! I would highly recommend them to any bride for their wedding or any other events you may have coming up.
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Really appreciate your kind review, Dani! You were a gem to work with and we were so glad...
we could cover up the bruising and make you all look and feel fabulous on the wedding day. Knowing that our work was perfect for all of you makes our day and we wish you newlyweds much happiness in your life together!
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After booking Barb and her team for our wedding in October, I could not have asked for a better experience. Barb was very responsive and helpful in all the details. Sydney & Laure...
n were wonderful to work with for the trial and the day of! They made everyone at ease and were very easy going. Everyone looked stunning and exactly how they wanted. I could not recommend a better service!
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We so appreciate your great review, Lairen! Sydney & Lauren are a super pro team and we a...
re glad that they met all your expectations! That is always our goal! Thank you for sending over the photo gallery so we can all enjoy the pics that captured the beauty of your whole gorgeous wedding day. Our best wishes to you newlyweds launching into married life together ~~ Barb
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Barb and Holly are the dream team. My wedding looked like the United Nations and both of them knew exactly what to do with each skin color and hair texture. Booking was such an eas...
y process and communication was super solid. Prices were more than fair. Wedding day was chaotic so we followed none of our color-coded hair and makeup schedule yet Barb and Holly pivoted right along with the rest of us without even blinking an eye. Holly even gave my daughter a haircut to accommodate the style she wanted. They absolutely rock. Makeup and hair were on point even at the end of the evening...even through all the crying that I did! 10/10 recommend! Thank you so much for making everyone look absolutely stunning for the wedding!
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What a blessing it is to get your kind review of our services on your wedding day beauty s...
ervices! We absolutely loved being able to get all of you ready for the whole lovely fall wedding day at Cape Fear Winery. It was an emotional day because all of your friends were so loving and supportive of you ;) Holly and I counted it a privilege to serve you all. We love the photos! May you newlyweds be blessed in your marriage ~~ Barb
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Barbara and Lauren were a great team and made the bridal party feel more beautiful than ever! Special shoutout to Barbara for helping my mom shine through her skin condition!! And ...
to Lauren for absolutely nailing my dream bridal hair!! 10/10 stars would highly recommend 😇
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Ally! Thank you so much for the enthusiastic review that really made Lauren & me so happy...
! We loved making you and your wedding party feel so beautiful -- and your Mom was so dear. So glad I could smooth out her complexion so she could shine through the whole celebration ;) Wishing you newlyweds a very happy future walking through life together ~~ Barb
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Barbara was not only so talented but so fun! Had so much fun getting ready as well as the trial.
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Thank you, Taylor! You are making me smile :) You are a gem .. and I so appreciate the re...
view! Best wishes to you newlyweds ~~
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Lauren (hair stylist) and Sydney (makeup artist) both did such a beautiful job with everyone’s styles! I felt so comfortable with both of them right from the beginning at my trial ...
and throughout the whole morning of my wedding as we got ready.  Both ladies did a fantastic job especially with my mom and MIL who both had some insecurities going in. In fact, my mom was so worried about having her fine lines accentuated by bad makeup that she originally wasn’t going to have it done, but after seeing how beautiful my MIL looked, she asked and Sydney was able to slip her in at the end. Both my mom and MIL felt beautiful and that was so meaningful to me (not to mention how great me and my bridesmaids looked and felt). Also, we all got to keep our chosen liquid lip so we could reapply throughout the night which was such a nice touch!
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Thanks so much for your very wonderful review that makes us feel so appreciated in our mis...
sion to make brides and their women feel both beautiful & comfortable with their looks on what can be a somewhat "stressful" day! Sydney & Lauren are uplifted by your encouraging words -- and we really look forward to seeing your wedding photos! Many blessings to you newlyweds!!
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Bridal artistry NC was amazing! Barb was VERY communicative and professional. Holly and Sydney did such an amazing job with my hair and make up on my special day. I would 100 perce...
nt recommend them! Could not thank them enough! 
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Rebecca! Thank you so much for the great review! Sydney & Holly are excellent pros and l...
oved doing the stylings for you and your whole wedding party at that lovely beach house on Oak Island. Sending you thanks, hugs and all best wishes for you newlyweds !
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Highly recommend Bridal Artistry NC!! I was stressing out bad about my wedding and found Barbara via Google. She did an awesome job with my make up. She was very attentive to my...
concerns, and so flexible. Lauren did our hair and was so efficient. I was so worried it would melt in this humidity, so I searched for someone to come to the wedding venue. Barbara always responded instantly. It eased my nerves so much. I had a beautiful experience. I will always recommend this vendor. Worth every penny!
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We so appreciate your review, Carrie! Lauren & I really enjoyed starting off your wedding...
day with some beautiful touches for you & your wedding party. Thank you for taking the time to leave us your kind words for our work. Much happiness to you both!!
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Barb and Veronica did the hair and makeup for my wedding in April, and they were both phenomenal! Everything looked exactly as I wanted it to, and my mom, mother-in-law, and my sis...
ter were all thrilled with their hair and makeup as well. One thing I loved about working with Barb is that she did not require me to have a minimum size bridal party or minimum spend limit, AND she gave each of us a lipstick to keep so that we could touch up throughout the day. I worked with Barb for my engagement photos as well, and she knocked it out of the park both times! 10/10 would work with her and her team again!
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You are The Best, Sam! Veronica & I loved doing hair & makeup for you and the others... a...
nd we could accommodate your small group needs because it was early in the beginning of wedding season. The photos of your wedding day were absolutely gorgeous, as were you! Our best wishes to you wonderful newlyweds!!
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I worked with Bridal Artistry for my bridal look and was incredibly happy with their work. Barb makes the initial planning process very simple and straightforward, and was very pro...
fessional every step of the way. I worked with Lauren for my hair styling, and Sydney for my makeup. They both did a fantastic job, with my bridal look as well as my bridesmaids' hair and makeup, and made us all feel so beautiful. They were both very talented at their craft, ensured whoever was in their chair was comfortable at all times, and were overall just a joy to be around while we got ready for the wedding. I couldn't recommend them enough for any future weddings or events.
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Can't thank you enough for your glowing review for our team! Sydney & Lauren do fabulous ...
styling and appreciate the fact that their skills made for a perfectly beautiful wedding day for you! Our joy is providing exceptional service for every bride. We are so glad you chose Bridal Artistry to be a part of your special day!! Thanks so much ~ Barb
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Bridal Artistry was truly amazing. Bard and Kristen did an amazing job at making my ladies and myself look stunning on the best day of my life. They were kind and extremely profess...
ional. It was my first time ever getting my makeup and hair done professionally and they did not disappoint! They worked on several different hair types and skin types and each one was flawless! Thank you ladies, you are amazing! 100/10!!
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What an awesome review, Dana! You were a joy to work with and Kristen and I had so much f...
un getting you all ready for your perfect beach wedding day! Thanks for being so wonderful and many blessings to you newlyweds!
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Barbara was wonderful to work with! She did the makeup of myself and my bridesmaids and they all turned out gorgeous! She definitely knows what’s she’s doing and does well with dif...
ferent skin tones, skin types, and skin issues (dark circles, acne, redness, etc)! Would definitely recommend! She also had Veronica (a member of her team) do my and my bridesmaids hair! Straight, wavy, curly, fine, coarse, thick, she does well with all types of hair!! And she listened to exactly what I was looking for and executed it so well! I couldn’t have been happier with the looks we got and would definitely recommend as well!! Thank you so much for being a part of our special day!! You won’t go wrong with these two!!
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This team made our wedding spectacular! I had Barb as my make up artist and we had a great trial but by the time my wedding came around, I had completely changed my mind. Barb work...
ed with me and made my new vision come to life!!! I had never felt so beautiful as I did on my wedding day and it’s all thanks to Barb and Lauren!
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Alicia!! Thank you for your very kind review! It was a spectacular day for us doing make...
up & hair styling for you and your awesome group. You were so much fun to style in your new inspiration ~ and you looked truly gorgeous! Wishing you newlyweds many years together of happiness and blessing!!
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Barb did the make up for my mom and I. We both wanted a more natural look and she did a fantastic job. I couldn't have been happier with our looks. Veronica did our hair as well an...
d it was so beautiful and held for the day. Would recommend them over and over again for your special day.
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Thank you so much, Crystal!! It was absolutely a pleasure to do stylings for you and your...
Mom on your special intimate wedding celebration at Oak Island! Veronica & I wish you happy couple many fabulous years of loving together!
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Alexa did an amazing job on my hair trial!! She was so sweet and did super good with my curls (and so quick!). My makeup was also perfect! Barb paid attention to every detail & the...
colors were not only blended perfectly, but they really went well with my skin tone. Barb actually not only gave me the lipstick I liked (full size), but also mascara primer AND the under glow facial primer all to take home with me so I can bring them all for the big day since we moved our wedding location from Wilmington to Cancun ♥️♥️
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Thank you, Allie! So glad that when your beach wedding plans moved from NC to Cancun, we ...
could create a look for you to duplicate on your Mexican Riviera wedding day! It was a pleasure to provide you with some key products to create the makeup look and give you the vision ~~ Alexa & I send you our best wishes and congratulations on getting the knot tied in style!!
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Barb and Kerah were an amazing makeup team! Everyone felt and looked gorgeous! They captured the light and natural look while still looking glamorous! Lauren and Veronica nailed ev...
eryone’s hair inspo! Everyone was so kind and pleasant to work with on a day that’s typically full of stress! I cannot say enough amazing things about this team!! Go with Barb and the Bridal Artistry team for your wedding day!
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Izabelle! You were such a wonderful bride to work with and our team loved styling your su...
pportive wedding party! Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a great review. We so appreciate your kind words and you newlyweds much happiness launching life together!! Barb
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Barb and her team were absolutely amazing with all of the planning and execution of our hair and makeup plan for the wedding. I originally hired her specifically because I have a b...
ridal party of a variety of mixed races and skin tones and I knew she had experience with a wide variety of ethnicities when it comes to makeup, as well as her hair stylist, Veronica, who has loads of experience with all different hair types and textures under the sun. The week of the wedding, Barb had an unfortunate accident and was unable to do my makeup...but she immediately called me and made sure to have another amazing artist substitute for me who did amazing. Her communication and planning was great and we had everything put together by the time the day came around. Veronica did all of our hair flawlessly and her makeup substitute artist was great and she always includes the lip color she uses on you for the wedding for you to take home! A very caring touch.
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Jessica! I so love your kind review! Things happen, but there is always a good Plan B, if...
you have built up enough connections & credibility in the wedding industry! So glad we could get a great replacement makeup artist and keep seamlessly on track for you wedding day beauty services! You were a joy to work with and I wish you & Mr the very best, navigating life together!! Barb
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I was one of the lucky clients who was able to get a Bridal Artistry DC contract before Barbara decided to solely focus on her North Carolina location. When I came for my hair and ...
makeup trial, there was a bit of an issue with the stylist I was initially assigned to and within ten minutes of reaching out to Barbara and telling her my concerns, she found an alternative hair and makeup team for me ! I had the pleasure of having Steph Cluff as my hair stylist and Sondra Lewis as my makeup artist and can I just say - wow. I never felt as beautiful as I did on my wedding day and that was a huge part thanks to the wonderful work these girls did! For my trial, they traveled a pretty substantial distance in the evening to make sure they could complete my trial before I had to go out of town and they had the most wonderful ideas for what I can do for my hair and make-up. Unfortunately, one of the people in my party decided to not get their hair and make-up done, but Steph and Sondra were happy to accommodate me regardless. I made some last minute changes for my wedding day hair and Steph perfectly executed my vision and Sondra’s makeup was flawless. Not to mention that these two women are also incredibly kind and were such a joy to have around on the morning of my wedding when my nerves were at an all time high. Highly recommend!
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Can't thank you, Noam, more for the very detailed & excellent review of our services for y...
our wedding day!! It's so wonderful to hear your praises of Sondra & Stephanie who are like beauty "super heroes" for handling whatever situation they encounter with grace and efficiency! I am so glad you were thrilled and we could accommodate what was needed for your special wedding day! BTW, I am still referring bride requests to those on the DC Team who are now handing the details themselves. Don't hesitate to point your bride-to-be friends to me or Sondra to get top notch services ~~ Gratefully, Barbara
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Barbara was excellent from beginning to end. Communication was top notch, she was even able to work with me in getting my trial rescheduled last minute due to illness. She went abo...
ve and beyond in my makeup look and was very patient with me as I rarely wear makeup. Lauren was able to perfect my hair and I was absolutely obsessed with it. My hair stayed put the entire evening (with lots of dancing and jumping), which was a big concern of mine. Overall the team was amazing. We had 4 stylists total for myself, 6 bridesmaids, MoG, MoB and 2 flower girls. They were quick but thorough.
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You so made my heart light up with your great review of our Bridal Artistry NC team! Thank...
you for taking time to write a review, showing other brides what you appreciated about our services for your large wedding party. We absolutely loved being able to add beautiful touches to your wedding day -- that turned out to be pretty spectacular! Our very best to you newlyweds and much happiness on the road of life together!!!
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Barb (makeup) and Alexa (hair) were so great to work with for my wedding! We did a trial a few months before so they were aware of my style and what would work with my skin tone. I...
knew from then that I was in good hands. Barb was so kind and flexible with last minute additions and brought Kerah (makeup) in to ensure we would stay on time. My bridesmaids were able to select any hairstyle they liked and Alexa was willing and able to accommodate all of their wishes. Barb and Kerah provided flawless makeup and everyone looked so beautiful. I, incorrectly, assumed I needed airbrush makeup to last all day but Barb assured me that her 24-hour, hand applied makeup would work best and she was not wrong. My makeup still looked great 12 hours, and many tears and dances, later! I highly recommend Bridal Artistry for your wedding makeup and hair.
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Ty! Thanks so much for the detailed review that speaks to what you liked best about Brida...
l Artistry, which made us so happy! You and your group were so fun to work with, and I am so glad everyone's needs/desires were met. That is always our goal! Excited to see the gallery of your photos -- and appreciate you mentioning how long-lasting our makeup & hair styling were through your Big wedding day! It's great brides like you that keep us on this beauty mission! All best wishes!!
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Barb and her team were amazing! Barb took her time during the trial to make sure everything was exactly how I wanted. She took detailed notes and when the big day came, it was smoo...
th sailing. All of my girls were so happy with their hairstyles done by Alexis and makeup done by Barb. They were both so easy to talk to and pleasant to work with. We all felt like models before they left and I would 100% recommend Bridal Artistry and their services!
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We are so grateful for your kind & enthusiastic review of our hair styling & makeup servic...
es, Shannon! You and your group were so great to work with and I know your professional photos will show how stunning you looked on your wedding day!! Wishing you & your love every happiness for a bright future together ~
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I worked with Barb from Bridal Artistry for my wedding makeup. I couldn’t have been happier with the results! A few weeks earlier, we did a makeup trial and she took excellent no...
tes so that the day of was a breeze! She really listened to my preferences and checked in several times during the process to make sure I was happy with the progress. She showed up on time and was very professional. She’s also a wonderful conversationalist and before I knew it, she was done! I would definitely hire her again for any makeup needs!
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You were a wonderful bride to work with, Kendall. It was my pleasure to bring some beauti...
ful touches to your wedding day. All the best to you both, launching life as Mr. & Mrs.!!
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had the pleasure of working with Barb (make up) & Alex (hair) for a wedding anniversary celebration and I couldn't be happier! She accommodated my early Sunday morning appointment ...
and not only did an amazing job but also provided a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere in her studio. I truly enjoyed working with both, Barb was so kind and patient with me and she applied the make up step by step making sure that i’m happy with the result. Alexa as well, showed me each step of the process, ensuring I was comfortable and informed throughout. I highly recommend Bridal Artistry for anyone looking for top-notch hair and makeup services! Your happiness is guaranteed 😊
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Sena! You are the sweetest!! Thank you for taking time to write a wonderful review. We ...
so enjoyed getting you ready for your First Anniversary photo shoot in your lovely wedding gown. Just the first of many happy anniversaries to celebrate with your husband. Sending our very best wishes!!
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Barb was absolutely amazing!! I was a destination bride, so I did a zoom consult with Barb and the hair stylist, Jenna, several weeks before the wedding. I outlined my vision and ...
boy did they deliver! All of the wedding party looked amazing!! I cried several times that day, and my makeup (and hair!) was still near perfect by the end of the night.
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WOW, Ashley!! Your kind review really made our day, since we love to hear that the look cr...
eated for you ... and for all those women so important to you... was perfect. So glad we could bring some long-lasting beauty to your amazing wedding day at Neuse Breeze! This is the hair styles/makeup that lasts a lifetime in those photos. All best wishes and our gratefulness to you newlyweds!!
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I have never had my hair or makeup professionally done, and while I was hesitant to spend the money, I am so thankful that I booked with Bridal Artistry NC. The rates were by far t...
he best I could find, and the quality of services was outstanding! I gave myself a $350 budget for my own hair and makeup and was so pleased that they were able to accommodate my budget! I did a hair trial with Alexa and she was able to trial a couple of different styles so we had a clear game plan for the day of the wedding. She also did my sister and mom's hair, and helped keep their hair full of volume despite the NC summer humidity. Barb did our makeup and walked each of us through step-by-step what she was doing so that she could create the look we envisioned. For instance, I rarely wear makeup, so she applied small amounts at a time and periodically checked my comfort level. While I wanted a more natural look, my mom wanted a full glam look and she was able to accommodate that request, showing how versatile she is! Both Alexa and Barb made us feel comfortable and confident. They also traveled to my venue without an additional travel fee-which was a game chnager! I highly recommend booking wiht them if you are getting married in Wilmington, NC.
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Oh Leslee ~ We so appreciate your very detailed review of our services! Alexa & I are gra...
teful that we could accommodate your needs and made you all so happy in doing it. Loved making you, your sister and your Mom feel both comfortable and really beautiful with your looks! All the best to you newlyweds !!
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I couldn’t recommend bridal artistry enough! From booking, trials, and communication to the final product on my wedding day, everything was flawless and stress free! Barb and Laure...
n made myself, bridesmaids, and moms look and feel absolutely beautiful for our special day. They listened to everything we wanted and gave us exactly what we were looking for!
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Vanessa ~ What a wonderful bride you were to work with! Lauren & I were so happy to add ...
some beautiful touches to your early Spring wedding day and your group were individually really great. We appreciate your great review and send our very best wishes to you newlyweds for a joy-full life!!
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Barb and Lauren are amazing! The products are the best quality and my look lasted all night through my reception and into my afterparty! I can’t recommend Bridal Artistry highly en...
ough!!
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Thanks, Katie! We love it knowing that you were pleased with not only your bridal look, b...
ut that it lasted through the whole fun day of celebration! You & your ladies were a joy to work with ... and your doggie = sweetness! Wishing you and your husband much love and success through life together ~~
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Barbara and Alexa were absolutely amazing! From my trial to the actual wedding day they were super communicative and organized. They made me and my bridesmaids feel so beautiful an...
d happy. We all felt like princesses! I could not recommend them enough. They finished our hair and makeup with plenty of time before the ceremony. They are absolute rock stars!
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Thank you, Cynnamon! Doing your wedding hair & makeup was a pure pleasure for us and are ...
so glad we made you all feel so special. That is always our goal!!! All best wishes to you newlyweds for the new year ahead ~~
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Barb and her team are beyond excellent! I was new to the area when planning my wedding. I inquired with Bridal Artistry and I do not regret it!!! She responds fast and planning was...
professional! The team went above and beyond to create my beautiful wedding day look! She does a wedding trial to make sure every hair/makeup detail is to your liking of the big day! I HIGHLY recommend Bridal Artistry!!
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Ashley, we LOVED doing makeup & hair styling for you and your fun bridal squad! Thank you ...
so much for taking a moment to review our team services.... We had Barb (me) & Kerah doing makeup -- Lauren & Veronica styling hair. It was such a fun-beautiful day and you all were wonderful to work with. Your professional photos are awesome!! All best wishes for a bright future!
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I used Bridal Artistry to prepare me for my engagement photo shoot in North Carolina and was absolutely blown away by how well my hair held up and the beauty of the makeup! The tea...
m made my vision of two hair looks come true, taking into account the weather of being outside and my two different ethnic looks: Indian and Western. I had a great experience and appreciated that they even fit in my fiancé! Barbara's communication was absolutely exceptional. She was always responsive, quick to communicate, and asked questions to help ensure she was able to bring my vision to life!
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WOW, Anjali!! Thank you so much for the awesome review of our hair & makeup styling for y...
our engagement shoot! It was such a pleasure to work with you on 2 different looks to incorporate your South Asian heritage as well as your Western bridal look. So glad it was spot on for making you happy with the photos and the whole look. All best wishes for a beautiful wedding day!!
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I hired Barb to do my makeup and Lauren to do my hair for my wedding in Wilmington, NC! I am so happy with their work! During my trials and in the weeks following, they were very p...
atient and kind while working with me to find the look and hairstyle I wanted. They both gave much appreciated advice and were quick to respond to texts and emails. The icing on the cake was that they were more affordable than many of the other HMUA we looked into and high-quality at the same time. Many thanks to Barb and Lauren :)!
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Thank you, Connie, for your sweet review. So glad we could create the natural bridal look...
that made you feel both beautiful & comfortable on your wedding day in Wilmington. You were a joy to work with and Lauren & I wish you & Calvin a future of happiness and joy together!!
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Barb, Lauren, and their team were amazing! From my trial a few months before to the actual big day, working with Barb was so fun and very easy! I had a total of 10 women plus a flo...
wer girl getting their hair and makeup done the day of my wedding so it was a busy morning. Barb provided a schedule with timeslots for all the ladies which really helped ease any stress on my end. They listened to all the ladies requests about how they would like their hair and makeup and everyone looked gorgeous. I highly recommend Bridal Artistry!
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Thank you, Jennie, for your awesome review of our services! What an amazing wedding day i...
t was! and we loved being there on-site to make sure you and the whole wedding party looked gorgeous for the celebration. We appreciate the affirmation that our skills were exactly on point for your needs. Wishing you newlyweds much happiness!!
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Barb was great for our bridal party makeup! She listened to what each girl wanted, and made their unique look come to life! Alexa is a phenomenal hair stylist, if you can get Alexa...
for hair get her! This team made us feel and look exactly like we wanted to!
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Thank you, Kaitlin, for such a wonderful review for our team! We always want to create th...
e looks that makeup each woman feel both beautiful and comfortable for the whole wedding day. So glad you loved our work. All best wishes!!
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The makeup looks by Barbara were done really well and looked amazing! Alexa did such a great job with everyone’s hair and was able to do exactly what everyone wanted! Both ladies d...
id a fantastic job!
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Thank you, Shannon! We had so much fun with you all and the bride on her Big Day! We cert...
ainly appreciate the review!
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Barbara was a joy to work with. Like most brides,at first, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted. A natural look with subtle lashes and lip color. As the wedding day approached I ...
realized that this was the one day I could/ should be able to be total glam. Barbara was super understanding and allowed me to do another trial makeup session for a total glam look, the week before the wedding. She nailed it! Also, my advice to anyone who may fake and bake like I do be sure to ask Barbara for her advice on skin care, cleansers, toner, etc. I have dry and oily skin so going to the tanning bed usually helps my breakouts, but with all the stress of the wedding I had a bit more breakouts then usual. Barbara did a fantastic job. I personally fell in love with the Bridal Artistry line Makeup she uses. My skin can be very sensitive as well and this line of makeup has been the best by far! Her assistant also received all the praise for her ability to do a total BOMB red lip all the way down to a simple elegant eye and lip. If you take anything away from this just know that Barbara and her Team truly care about every single client they work with from the Bride herself, the mother of the bride and all the bridesmaids. These ladies really take their years of experience and focus on your skin specifically. I would love to work with Barbara in the near future:)
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Thank you so much for the awesome, detailed review of what you appreciated about our makeu...
p services for your wedding! You are such a gem and I loved being a part of your amazing wedding day... fun wedding party, lots of family/friend support and you, a gorgeous bride!! Wishing you both a joy-full life journey together!
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Barb did my bridal make up as well as my two bridesmaids and my mom's make up the day of the wedding. My appointment was made rather last minute so Barb and I met via zoom in advan...
ce and she listened and really understood all my preferences and concerns. She traveled to our location to do our makeup which really made the day less stressful. She wore a mask for the entire visit and respected everybody's space and safety concerns. She even helped me solve an expected skin problem when I woke up to a peeling back and had to be ready for my open back dress. We all loved our makeup and felt beautiful all day!
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Lindsay ~ We loved being a small part of your Big Day! In these ever challenging times, i...
t's our goal to take the stress out of the time you have getting ready with your family/friends and make everyone feel both beautiful AND comfortable with their look. So glad you were happy with it all and look so lovely in those photos that last for a lifetime! Blessings to you newlyweds ~
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Barb and Jasmine were an absolute delight to work with! They gave good recommendations and were extremely flexible. Last minute my flower girls wanted their hair done - Barb and Ja...
smine were extremely accommodating. Highly recommend!
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What a fun time we had getting everyone "beautified" on the wedding day -- including those...
last minute flower girls! Please send us a link to your photos, since you were truly stunning.... We appreciate do much your kind review!
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Barb, Alexa, and Andie were absolutely amazing!! From the trial run (which was in August where I was pouring sweat for my Bridals) to my wedding day, my makeup with Barb stayed FL...
AWLESS and hair by Alexa was PERFECT! I would highly recommend them for your special event!!!
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We so appreciate your kind words, Brett! You were a dream bride to work with and your pho...
tos show that you were absolutely stunning as well! You had to have had one of the most beautiful Bald Head Island weddings of the season! Blessings to you newlyweds!!
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Barbara and Lauren were both so wonderful to work with as my hair and makeup team for my wedding. Firstly, you could tell that they were true professional and very knowledgeable ab...
out their field! My hair stayed in place all night long despite all the crazy running around and my make up stayed on without any smears or smudges! My favorite part about my make up was that it felt light and airy! Both Barbara and Lauren really worked with me to bring out the highlights of my face and it shows in my wedding photos!! I would definitely recommend them for future brides or anyone looking to get an excellent hairstyle or make up for any event or occasion. They're definitely the ones to go to!
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We so appreciate your wonderful review/recommendation for us, Emily! You and your wedding...
party were a dream to work with and we are so glad to be invited to be a small part of the beauty of your BIG DAY! All best wishes to you newlyweds !!
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Barbara helped me look and feel like a princess on my wedding day. I was beyond happy with the final result. She is kind, engaging, easy to work with, talented, and professional. I...
highly recommend Bridal Artistry NC.
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Michele ~ What a beautiful bride you were & what a fun group of ladies to work with on yo...
ur wedding day beauty! I love seeing your photos and how perfectly the whole day turned out. Thanks for taking time to write me a great review!
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Bridal Artistry is a wonderful place for all your Bridal make up needs! Barbara, the owner, is fantastic! So nice, so professional, and so helpful. She had great ideas. I did a tri...
al with her a few weeks before my wedding so we could work out what kind of colors I liked and see what worked well with my skin tone. When I originally did my trial I picked a more red lip color. The day of the wedding I changed the lip color I wanted. The original color I did during my trial was pretty, I just got nervous about doing something that red since I almost never wear lip color. I told Barbara what I was thinking the day of the wedding and she instantly had a great idea for a lighter lip color. It worked perfectly! All my bridesmaids looked beautiful as well. Barbara made them look fantastic from just their ideas and some pictures. The make up is so light, you barely notice you're wearing any. Everyone looked beautiful all day long. The make up lasts the entire day! You cannot get anyone better than Barbara and Bridal Artistry!
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What a great review of our on-site makeup service, Liz! I am so grateful that you took th...
e time to write such a detailed review of what was the best features for you. It was so much fun getting you and your bridal party ready for the Big Day and so glad everyone loved it! You & James have a bright future!!
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Barb is fantastic! She is so patient and flexible and I LOVED my wedding day makeup. Alexis is super personable and fun to have on your day of! My hair was perfect. Definitely reco...
mmend this team!
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Thank you, Becky! You all were so wonderful to work with and we loved being a small part ...
of your Big Day!! All best wishes for a prosperous, happy future.
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Barbara and Lauren were both so wonderful to work with from start to end result. They were both very professional, fun and accommodating - especially since my wedding was on a holi...
day (New Year's Day). The communication with Barbara was very easy and she was always responsive to any questions. They took my hair and makeup ideas and turned them into a beautiful reality. Even after standing out in wind and cooler weather my hair and makeup still held up beautifully. They also made my mother and mother-in-law both feel beautiful which helped make the day special for them. I was very impressed and would HIGHLY recommend.
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Thank you, Bobbie! We were thrilled to be able to add a beautiful touch to your fun fami...
ly wedding celebration to start off 2021 right! It was very much appreciated that you took the time to write us a great review. Many happy wishes to you newlyweds!!
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She was extremely professional and was a life saver when Covid hit. She made everyone look beautiful and perfect. Would highly recommend her to anyone.
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Thanks so much, Caitlin. It was such a pleasure to get you and your ladies ready for the ...
Big Day. You all were awesome! All best wishes for your future together ~
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Bridal Artistry was the perfect answer for my makeup and hair needs! I made a quick change due to Covid-19 to cancelled my destination wedding and we decided to get married locally...
less than two weeks out. Her response time was immediate, and she asked the appropriate questions to clearly understand my vision and really made my girls and I look our best. I could not have asked for a more accommodating and professional vendor.
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We really appreciate you taking the time to post another review of our wedding day makeup ...
& hair services for you & your bride squad and Mom at Topsail Beach! Pretty amazing how you pulled everything together for a fabulous wedding celebration with friends & family in only 2 weeks!! Impressive!! It was a blessing to be able to add a beautiful touch to your awesome beach wedding. Godspeed to you two!
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She was on time, easy to work with, responsive, flexible with times (it moved a few times right before due to weather), and she did a great job!
Response from Bridal Artistry NC
Thank you, Bridget! Since you were at Kure Beach from Ohio, I know it wasn't easy to find...
a good makeup pro for your needs and I am so glad you reached out to me! Also glad the weather finally cooperated ;)

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