Carla Pressley - Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist

my wedding, I had Carla contract to do my hair and makeup, hair and makeup for one of my bridesmaids, just makeup for my other two bridesmaids, and the hair and makeup for my mom. And the consensus from everyone was that Carla is a unicorn and is the absolute best. At first, none of us really knew what we wanted to do for bridesmaid makeup, but after just taking a simple look at the theme and everyone's dresses (they were plum), she thought to do a smokier purple makeup. And my goodness, everyone looked BEAUTIFUL. The vibes were off the chart, chill, fun, relaxing, etc. All the right energy for a very otherwise anxiety-filled day. She's calm, she's punctual, she's knowledgeable. She put up my very quick look change and absolutely DELIVERED. And the look stayed on THE WHOLE DAY. As someone who sweats like no tomorrow and had a summer wedding, that was crucial because the later pictures turned out amazing. Thank you, thank you, Carla, for an amazing day and experience. I wouldn't want it any other way.

pecially when coordinating makeup for my bridal party. On the day of my wedding, she went above and beyond her role, helping with little things that weren’t even part of her job description, such as helping with photography poses, all while keeping the atmosphere light and stress-free. She was attentive to every detail—not just with my hair and makeup, but with making sure I felt calm, confident, and cared for on such a monumental occasion. Her skill is unmatched—my hair and makeup were flawless, lasted the entire day, and looked incredible in photos. Additionally, her makeup artists were equally skilled, ensuring that my bridesmaids, my mom, and the best woman looked just as flawless. But what truly stood out was her warmth and attentiveness. She anticipated what I needed before I even had to ask, and her presence made me feel completely at ease. I couldn’t imagine my wedding morning without Carla. If you want someone who will not only make you look amazing but also make you feel amazing, I can’t recommend Carla Pressley's company highly enough. Thank you again for making my special day all the more memorable!

eel both stunning and confident! Their talent shines through in how they enhanced everyone’s unique beauty while making sure each look was flawless and personalized. Carla and her team were professional, warm, and attentive from start to finish. They created such a relaxed and joyful atmosphere that helped calm any wedding day nerves. Their ability to make everyone feel comfortable and radiant was something we truly appreciated, and we couldn’t imagine a better team to have by our side for such an important day!

special, and heard. Her soft demeanor and professionalism made me feel so safe in her hands. We had her stay for touch ups which was amazing and so worth it!

hair and makeup was stunning and we couldn't have been happier! The team was on time, personable, and willing to hear input to create each of our looks. Thank you for helping us have such a beautiful wedding! ❤️

mmodating with our requests, and all of my ladies absolutely GLOWED on the big day. Carla in particular was so wonderful with my during my trial. She understood what I was looking for perfectly and we experimented until we found the right fit. She was very kind, honest, and made me feel very confident!

ersion of themselves. They asked us how we usually do our hair and makeup, and elevated it so we all looked gorgeous. They ran ahead of schedule, and Carla took the time to make sure that my hair and makeup stayed in place all through the first look, portraits, and right up to the ceremony.

nted and really listens and adjust course based on any requests or preferences you have on hair and makeup. I love the way both my hair and makeup turned out for my wedding, and the trial with her was very helpful to both narrow down the preferred styles and test whether hair extensions were necessary, ultimately not though she tried it both ways for me! We had a very large number of women getting hair and makeup done the day of my wedding (15 services!), and she and three team members did a wonderful job catering to a diverse group of women and making sure everyone glowed. And my hair and makeup stayed largely in tact all night from noon on!

hair. However, I knew the deciding factor would be whether I felt confident that the artist could make every member of my bridal party that was diverse (in terms of race, disability, and LGBTQ) bridal party look and feel beautiful. Carla's portfolio showed me that she really lives her values of inclusion and I booked her with full confidence after our phone consultation the day after my inquiry. She gave me different options for the schedule for either just her or her and a team. I ended up going with the option of her and her team to not start so early and have a more efficient schedule. I was right to place my trust in her and the team she works with! I did a trial a couple weeks before my wedding, which I cannot recommend highly enough. It was definitely one of the most fun experiences of the entire wedding planning process! Carla spent a few hours with me trying different looks based on my inspiration photos and the vibe of my dress. I left so excited and knowing I had options I liked based on how I was feeling and the weather. On my wedding day she and her team were fantastic and executed flawlessly and made everyone comfortable on what was a hectic morning. My mother hadn't worn makeup since her wedding almost 40 years ago. My sister and maid of honor is also autistic with intellectual disabilities and had never worn makeup but wanted to be included (and look like a princess!) Carla and her team (special shoutout to makeup artist Mong!) were so patient and understanding and put them both at ease, which I appreciated so much. My other bridesmaids had a wonderful experience with makeup artist Nas as well. In terms of myself, I can say without question I've never felt more beautiful and glamorous but still myself than I did on my wedding day. Carla came with us to the church and fixed my veil that blew off during my first look and touched up everyone before we walked down the aisle. The look stayed the whole day and my hair held through the dip in our first dance into the after party. Going with Carla for hair and makeup was easily one of the best decisions I made in wedding planning and I cannot recommend her highly enough!

orn in my entire life but it didn’t look like it in pictures and I’ve never been more beautiful. Sure- half of the gorgeousness was pure happiness on my wedding day, but it was also an incredibly deft touch and care from our hair and make-up team! Thank you for making us so beautiful!!