About this vendor
Darling Bridal Co is the premier Edison, NJ-based bridal team that specializes in multicultural brides, full glam looks, and glam waves/sleek updos to make you feel like THAT girl. Having served over 100+ brides, we know our clients want to walk down the aisle feeling confident, celebrated, and iconic. Known for our long-lasting, Pinterest-worthy looks that last from 'I Do' to that sparkler send off, we create a luxe, stress-free experience to bring your bridal vision to life.
Details
Beauty
- Beauty Group Bookings
- Hair Stylists
- Hair Trials Available
- Makeup
- Airbrushed Makeup
- Makeup Artists
Business Attributes
- Black-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
2024 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Dominique is a pure gem! I came across her instagram page after someone recommended her. I’m not lying when I say I picked her out of at least 50 other recommendations. She did my...
makeup for my engagement photos and my wedding day.
The first time I met her (for my wedding trial), I was so upset because nothing was going as planned with my engagement shoot. My hair appointment was rescheduled and then after being rescheduled I had to wait over an hour to get done. I was having second thoughts about the location I had picked. So just all these things and I was able to vent to her and just her energy was very calming. When she was done I couldn’t stop smiling. I lovedddd my makeup! I didn’t even want to wash it off after the shoot.
On my wedding day, she was there early, her team set up with no problem, and everyone was very friendly and professional. This put me at ease. She started with this cool mask— which I had never had before and that itself relaxed me. She was very knowledgeable about what was going on and even prepared me for the other vendors. I can not sing her praises any louder! She’s theeee best in all areas. Thank you all for everything from the bottom of my heart 💞🫶🏽
Darling Bridal Co. is honestly the BEST. I am from VA and got married in NJ so I knew no one and nothing about anything wedding related in NJ and I NEEDED a makeup artist and hair ...
stylist to make me feel and look beautiful as I cannot do a full face of makeup on myself, let alone for my wedding day, as my daily makeup consists of mascara. I wanted to POP OFF for my wedding day, of course, who doesn't it's your big special day, the day you get to marry the love of your life, your best friend!! Anyway, I was scouring Instagram searching for "NJ bridal makeup artist" when I came across Darling Bridal Co. and found Dominique. I saw a picture of Dominique and was like omg she looks like me, we have practically the same skin tone. I am mixed and it was very important that I did not look too white, as past makeup artists have made me look whiter than I am. I get tanner in the summer and wanted to make sure I looked tan and good. I also am a curly girl. I have naturally curly hair and wanted to find someone that does both makeup and hair, someone who works with mixed skin tones and natural curls. This was EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to me!!! I looked over Darling Bridal Co. Instagram page and was sold and immediately reached out. I booked them and had my wedding trial, HIGHLY RECOMMEND, I was nervous walking in but as soon as I got there, Dominique calmed my nerves. She's a pro. She did my makeup while Caitlin did my hair and I loved both and I was so excited for my wedding day! Nerves gone. Wedding day comes and my makeup and hair were 1000000 times better than the trials! Dominique SLAYED my makeup like phew!! Caitlin SLAYED my hair!! I did in fact POP OFF thanks to the both of them. Darling Bridal Co. made me feel calm, myself, beautiful and made me look so beautiful, the most beautiful I have ever felt and looked in my entire life. I couldn't stop telling everyone this. I am so grateful to Instagram for helping me find Darling Bridal Co. I looked through so many NJ makeup and hair stylists and I am so happy and blessed to have found Darling Bridal Co. I could not recommend them enough. They are AMAZING!!!! <3
I cannot recommend Darling Bridal Co. enough! Dominique and her team, Adela and Caitlin, were absolutely amazing on my wedding day. They were professional, organized, and arrived r...
ight on time, making the whole morning feel stress-free.
Dominique did a fantastic job with makeup for my bridal party. She took the time to listen to what each person wanted, and everyone looked absolutely beautiful while still feeling like themselves. The makeup also lasted all night, even through many happy tears and overall a long day.
Adela and Caitlin worked their magic on every member of my bridal party, styling different hair lengths and textures with ease. Despite the rain and humidity on our wedding day, everyone's hair held up beautifully all night long.
A special shoutout to Adela for my bridal hairstyle—it was everything I had envisioned and more. She absolutely nailed it. It stayed perfect all day, photographed beautifully, and made me feel so confident and beautiful.
If you're looking for a talented, reliable, and kind beauty team for your wedding, Darling Bridal Co. is the one. Thank you all for helping make our wedding day so special!
Dominique was able to capture my bridal vision perfectly! As a woman of color, it was important to me that my makeup artist understood my skin tone and the colors that match well w...
ith it. I don’t typically wear makeup besides eyeliner on a day-to-day basis, so I was going for a soft, romantic makeup look focused on enhancing my natural features without looking too overdone. Dominique understood the assignment and I love the way I looked on my wedding day! Isabella did my hair and I love it so much too! I’ve never felt so beautiful in my life. Not only that, but my hair and makeup looked great all day, even through all the sweat, happy tears and dancing (lots of headbanging in 90 degree heat). Thank you Darling Bridal for making me and my bridal party look and feel beautiful on my wedding day!
Photo by Dear Heart Films, Flowers by Conroy's Florist
For my elopement, I wanted something timeless and effortless, and they delivered beyond my expectations. My makeup was radiant and natural, enhancing my features without feeling he...
avy, and my hair stayed perfect the entire day. I felt confident, beautiful, and completely myself. I needed an early morning time, and they were incredibly accommodating and even got me done 30 minutes early. Truly the perfect team for an stress-free bridal experience!!
I couldn’t be happier with Darling Bridal as my hair and makeup team for my wedding! From the very beginning, they were professional, kind, and so easy to work with. On the wedding...
day, they arrived on time, stayed calm and organized, and made the whole experience fun and stress-free.
My hair and makeup turned out absolutely beautiful and lasted all day and night — through photos, dancing, and lots of happy tears! They truly listened to what I wanted and enhanced my natural features without making me feel overdone. My bridal party also looked stunning and felt confident.
I highly recommend this team to any bride looking for talented artists who genuinely care about making your day special. Thank you for helping me feel my absolute best on such an important day!
Still so amazed how my hair and makeup came out on my wedding day! 💕 Dominique and her team were absolutely incredible — so kind, talented, and made the whole morning feel easy an...
d calm. Everything lasted all night and photographed beautifully. I’d recommend them a thousand times over!
I am extremely happy to have had Dominique and her team for my wedding day! From my first conversation with Dominique, she made me feel extremely comfortable with the whole hair an...
d make up process. As a black woman who is not used to wearing makeup or getting my hair done, Dominique was able to put my worries and fears at ease! Her prep guide was such an amazing touch to pass along to my party for guidance. Herself and Jennifer (who did my hair) did a great job of pinpointing what I was looking for through the photos I provided. During the getting ready process, Dominique and her team put me at ease and made me not only feel special, but so so beautiful. Everyone was social, kind, and professional. As an added bonus, she gave me a touch-up kit, but the makeup stayed on flawlessly!
We had the BEST experience with Darling Bridal Co.! They did the makeup and hair for all the bridesmaids at our friend’s wedding, and everything turned out absolutely beautiful. Fr...
om the moment they arrived, they were warm, professional, and totally on top of everything. They were super punctual and kept everything running smoothly and stress-free. And our makeup and hair lasted all night long! I can’t recommend Darling Bridal Co. enough!
Amé mi maquillaje y mi peinado para el día de mi boda! 💗✨ ambas fueron súper lindas conmigo!
THE BEST TO EVER DO IT. Dominque gave me the best look on my wedding day that was timeless. From the trial up until my wedding the experience was awesome. I felt like such a prince...
ss and queen. I got compliments all night and still today. She has team of professional artists that are so insightful and spot her. She listens to everything you want while giving helpful tips along the way. She will make you look exactly how you want! I was such in aweee. The best I ever looked honestly. She even gave me an aftercare kit to take home to keep my skin in tip top shape. I didn't want to wash my face. I literally looked so flawless.That's how good my makeup looked. She uses top products and brands and takes her time. IF your an upcoming bride book her. You won't be disappointed.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience with Darling Bridal on my wedding day. From the moment I started working with Dominique, the owner, I knew I was in the bes...
t hands. Dominique did my makeup for my engagement photos, and it was flawless. Her professionalism and attention to detail was remarkable.
On the big day, Alex was my makeup artist, and she was nothing short of amazing. She listened to my vision and brought it to life with such precision and skill. My makeup was stunning and lasted all day.
Jen, my hair artist, was fantastic. She created the most beautiful hairstyle and was so sweet and attentive, ensuring every strand was in place and exactly how I wanted it.
The team at Darling Bridal Co. made me feel so special and well taken care of. Their expertise and warm, friendly demeanor made the entire experience easy. I highly recommend Dominique, Alex, Jen, and the entire Darling Bridal Co. team to anyone looking for exceptional bridal hair and makeup services!!
Working with Darling Bridal was a dream come through! Dominque and her entire team were collaborative, relatable and just a dream to work with. Their talent goes beyond the makeup...
brush though as they were extremely professional and had such a calming energy which is always needed for a wedding day. Thank you to Dominique and your entire team for the most perfect day!
As a make-up girlie, I am the pickiest when it comes to who touches my face. When I found Dominque, I was so excited to see an artist who had the experience of doing both Desi and ...
American weddings. Our trial experience was so chill, and the vibes just made it so easy to book her almost immediately. She can take your Pinterest inspo and craft the best look on you and is so open to adapting to your personal preferences. Jen, our hair stylist, was also so amazing. She kept things structured and everything held up by the end of each night. Riddhi, our draping artist, was the sweetest and so dedicated to making sure my veil and dupatta were locked in. When I tell you nothing moved, nothing moved! Thank you so much for making me feel so put-together and beautiful for the wedding! This is the group to get your hair, make-up and draping all in one place!
There are not enough words for me to express my extreme satisfaction having chose Darling Bridal as my makeup and hair artist for my wedding day. My makeup was BEAUTIFUL and my hai...
r was PERFECT. Lasted all day! Dom, the owner, was so responsive and worked with me to ensure I had a peace of mind for my wedding day. She had so much patience for a bride who had so many questions during the booking and prepping process (green flags all around lol!). The Darling Bridal team that worked on myself and my bridesmaids (Lali - Makeup, Jen -Hair, and Zuleyka -Makeup) were phenomenal, incredibly friendly and patient, and very inclusive. My bridesmaids LOVED their makeup too! My girls looked so beautiful! I am very picky when it comes to my makeup and hair, so I typically have a hard time trusting others to work on my features. But it was to my surprise they executed exactly what I had envisioned on my wedding day. Perfect romantic soft glam that elevated my features and look. I felt like a true bride!! I also loved that they took videos and portraits of myself and my girls afterwards too- it made me feel super special. Choosing Darling Bridal for makeup & hair was one of THE BEST decisions I made for my wedding day. Not having to worry about booking two separate vendors (makeup + hair) and having Darling Bridal in charge of both was a big reassurance for me. One less thing for me to do on my to-do list at the time. HIGHLY
RECOMMEND! Thank you Darling Bridal for being a part my wedding day!!!
I used Dominique and her team for my wedding on July 14, 2023. Dominique and her team are absolutely amazing. When I had my make-up trial with Dominique, she looked at my inspirati...
on pictures and was able to do exactly what I was thinking of. She was flexible when I needed to add more ladies for makeup the week of my wedding. On my wedding day, our makeup was perfect and stayed in place all day even with the heat and humidity we had.
Dom made my wedding makeup dreams come true! From the trial to day of she was so easy to work with, and so calm/comforting on my big day! I wanted a full bridal glam look and she a...
bsolutely crushed the assignment from dramatic eyes to flawless skin. I can not sing her praises enough! 🤍✨💄
Dominique was an absolute pleasure to work with! She was very accommodating and, realizing how particular I am, checked everything with me before she did it!
I really loved getti...
ng my makeup done by her and highly recommend her :)
I am a product of a covid wedding so everything was a little crazy. I wasn't sure if I would be having my special day. After having my makeup artist/hairstylist cancel only a few w...
eeks before my wedding, I knew I needed so figure something out quickly. I contacted Darling Bridal Co. and she was able to give me a quote for my bridesmaides and myself. I was able to even have a trial run even with such short notice. Dominique was very nice and professional. We talked like we had known each other for forever. The day of the wedding she was on time and did mine, some of my bridesmaide's makeup, and our two flower girl's makeup. We all looked beautiful and I would love to hire her again if I ever have another big event! Thank you again!
As any bride, I wanted everything to go smoothly on my wedding day and this topped it all. Very professional, we had a test run prior to see the look I was aiming for and we did. I...
was comfortable on my day and looked exactly how I wanted. Can only give high recommendations as I was more than pleased. 🤩💯
Absolutely perfect makeup for my wedding! Im really glad we did a trial and customized my look for the big day. It came out perfect and exactly what I wanted! Very professional and...
reliable!! 10/10 would recommend
When Dominique did my makeup trial I knew I would not be disappointed for my wedding day! She was very receptive on what I wanted and the look that I was going for. The day of our ...
wedding my bridesmaids and I looked flawless! Yes, the trial looked amazing but come wedding day she definitely added more magic! I could not recommend her more. I was definitely not the only one impressed - my bridesmaids and guests could not stop talking about how beautiful the girls and I looked! I can say I hit the nail on the head when I chose her as my makeup artist. Thank you so so much for making my dream look come to life! It was the best day ever! And yes ladies - the makeup stayed put as I danced the night away :)
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Central NJ,
Darling Bridal Co.