About this vendor
Renowned for her exceptional artistry, 27yr Pro MUA Dawn Bliss specializes in creating breathtaking Bridal looks that make you and everyone in your Bridal Party look and feel like the most beautiful, glamorous, elevated versions of yourselves. With her keen eye for detail and unmatched talent for intuitively extracting unique best features, Dawn transforms Wedding Day Makeup into a celebration of individual beauty fit for the Red Carpet. Whether you envision a timeless NATURAL LOOK, romantic SOFT GLAM, or show-stopping FULL GLAM, she customizes every detail to harmonize seamlessly with your personal style, gowns, and wedding aesthetic using Premium brands, customized lashes, and an optional airbrush finish for superior results that last. With Dawn Bliss, you can be assured that looking and feeling gorgeous will be the highlight of everyone’s day. The proof is in the pictures!
Here’s what sets Dawn Bliss Beauty apart:
✔️ TOTAL ACCOUNTABILITY “As the namesake of DBB, if you don’t look good, I don’t look good. I always do my best to represent my brand for a standard of excellence you can come to expect.”
✔️ PERSONALIZATION “Bespoke Glamour is the equivalency of a couture gown. There are no two alike. You’re one of a kind and so should your glam be. You can be trendy, classic, and anything in between but always be you.”
✔️ PERSONABILITY “The culture of Dawn Bliss Beauty is centered around creating relationships. Transactions are for ATMs. The more I learn about you over time, the more your makeup becomes like a second skin no matter what the look.”
The “DBB GLOW” ask for it by name!
💄Flawless skin
💄Captivating eyes
💄Face sculpting via the DBB Contrast Method
💄Strategic placement of highlight to enhance bone structure, direct the eye, and capture the light
💄Brows that balance facial features and reflect the wearer’s personal aesthetic
What You'll Love About Dawn Bliss Beauty:
Dawn exceeds expectations with her flawless makeup application. Those who worked with her agree that she is also a dream to work with, noting her professionalism, creativity, and more. Have a look through the photo gallery to see a sample of her stunning work.
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Dawn Bliss Beauty is a wedding makeup company based in Chicago, IL
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Beauty
- Beauty Group Bookings
- Makeup
- Airbrushed Makeup
- Eyelash Extensions
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
Business Attributes
- Black-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
6-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2022.2021.+3 more.
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If you are considering getting your wedding makeup done by Dawn, my advice is do it! She is kind, funny, relaxed, and a true makeup PROFESSIONAL.
Just for a comparative perspectiv...
e: the month before my wedding, I was in a wedding party that used a different Chicago vendor - looking back at those pictures just reinforced that I made the right decision with choosing Dawn. Don't get me wrong, the other makeup artist was great; however, Dawn is next level! I could tell she wanted my makeup to be perfect for my wedding day. Not only did I feel beautiful on my wedding day, but I received so many compliments by our guests. Looking back at my pictures, I am so grateful that Dawn was available for my wedding day! I will cherish these memories forever, and owe much of the credit to her!
I had the pleasure of working with Dawn Bliss for my wedding, and i couldn’t have been more pleased with the results.Dawn is a true artist she is incredibly professional and talent...
ed! The day of my wedding i was blown away by my flawless makeup and i felt and looked young and she made me look so beautiful could not have had a better artist🥰Definitely going to have to see Dawn again in the future she is amazing !!
A friend who recently got married used Dawn and she looked beyond incredible at her wedding so I booked her then did a trial later. I wanted a little something different than what...
I usually do for that WOW factor and she nailed it on the 1st try. She was super easy to work with and my bridal party loved her, especially my mom. Everyone looked and felt amazing!
Dawn did my makeup for my wedding and did such an amazing job. Everyone looked amazing and the day went so smoothly. She has the best energy too! I recommend her for any event, esp...
ecially a wedding!
I'm so happy I found Dawn for my wedding. I was going to use another person where we did two trials and she was fine. Then I found out Dawn was available for my wedding day and did...
a trial with her. This is where I discovered there's a difference between people who apply makeup and a true makeup artist. Dawn is the latter. She has a gift with makeup and transformed me to the best I've ever looked. Even my husband commented on how amazing she is. And his first marriage was with a makeup artist and he likes to say how he knows makeup. I have since used Dawn for special occasion makeup. I highly recommend her. She is magic!
I attended a platinum black tie wedding that promised to be over the top so I splurged on glam to look my best. I hired Dawn twice to give me a makeup lesson then follow-up makeup...
lesson but this was my 1st time having her do my makeup for an event. I’ve seen her work before so I was so excited to have her work her magic on me and when I tell you I have never felt more beautiful, that would be an understatement. I was ASTONISHED when I looked in the mirror! She took 10yrs off and made my eyes pop! The colors she used were super flattering to my features and made my eyes look so green. There were hints of sparkle that made it glamorous considering the occasion but it wasn’t childish in any way. I left her studio feeling like a million bucks and received so many compliments. Dawn is beyond talented and I recommend her to everyone in need of a makeup lesson or makeup for a special occasion.
I found Dawn through Google and was impressed with her positive reviews and variety of looks on women of all ages and ethnicities so I booked a trial for an event I had. We hit i...
t off instantly! She’s so funny and personable not to mention incredibly talented. She made everyone in my wedding party look like legit celebrities. Everyone couldn’t stop taking selfies and talking about how amazing she was. I have already booked her for some holiday parties I have and NYE. Run don’t walk to her website and book her before someone else does!
Hiring Dawn as your wedding day makeup artist is a NO BRAINER! I found Dawn after having a not-so-great experience with a different makeup artist (also rated highly), and it was a ...
clear YES for me after my make up trial with her.
Dawn is super skilled at what she does, and her passion ensured I looked nothing less than beautiful on my wedding day. Having a diverse wedding party, I needed to trust that whomever I hired had the skills to work with various skin complexions and deliver a unique look based on their features. My entire wedding party LOVED their makeup and felt comfortable having her do their makeup and it lasted ALL DAY!
Additionally, there were small tweaks I wanted to make to my look the day of and she delivered! She uses high end makeup and brushes which MATTERS!
Dawn made my wedding day so special. It’s something I’ll never forget. Not only is she incredibly talented, she’s absolutely gorgeous. She has very calm energy, which is something ...
that I deeply appreciate. I knew what I wanted, but I also knew could trust her eye. She is on time and delivers. I felt like a glam version of myself.
My husband loved the look so much that I’m his new phone background. He burst into tears as soon as he saw me. And believe her when she says the makeup will last. Mine lasted all day (and all night 😉💕)!
Dawn is incredible! I’ve known Dawn for years as she has done all three of my older sisters weddings and most recently she did my makeup for my wedding! I am a tough critic when it...
comes to makeup, usually preferring to do my own but I cannot recommend Dawn enough. She is so personable and knows exactly how to make every unique person look and feel beautiful. Dawn is one of the most talented makeup artist I have come in contact with, I love working with her and would hire her again in a second.
Dawn Bliss did a great job for my whole group's glam needs! My look was a bit more bold than the typical bridal look and Dawn nailed it!! Her recommended hair stylist Ashley Paige ...
was also amazing. Very great experience and would recommend!
Dawn was so amazing. She listened to me when I said I wanted a very natural look and it all turned out perfect. All of my bridesmaids looked amazing and I felt and looked amazing...
. She was timely, a strong communicator, asked lots of questions, a good listener, etc! I am grateful she was able to do my makeup for my big day!!!
Dawn is amazing very professional, on time, and great conversation while getting your makeup done. She did my makeup ,my moms, grandmas and two of my friends and they all loved th...
eir makeup and got compliments. You should definitely hire her for your makeup needs.
I booked Dawn for my wedding makeup. The style I saw she had in her portfolio stuck out to me over other makeup artists. She gave me the bold-eye look I was going for on my wedding...
day. I felt exceptionally beautiful and received many compliments. She also did the makeup of both moms, sisters, and aunts. Her range of bold to natural looks was appreciated and loved by all. She did a wonderful job and I would recommend her for any event you many have.
Dawn is the absolute best of the best! She made me look like an absolute princess on my wedding day! You will 100% be so happy you chose Dawn for you big day!
I can’t say enough good things about Dawn and her assistant. They brought out everyone’s best features and were so fun yet professional. This was the 1st time my mom had her make...
up done and a highlight of my day was seeing her feel so beautiful and confident. Everyone looked amazing and I couldn’t have happier with the results! I’ve already referred her to a few friends of mine so I definitely recommend her here.
Dawn did my bridal makeup and bridal party makeup as well. Everyone absolutely loved their complete looks and makeup lasted all night! I have been in several weddings with professi...
onal makeup and have never looked or felt as beautiful as when Dawn did my makeup for my wedding. If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Dawn was the best and I’m so glad she did my bridal makeup!
Dawn is a makeup magician!!! She made me and my bridesmaids all feel (and look!) so beautiful on my wedding day. No amount of teary eyes or dancing could smudge the incredible look...
s she created. We got soooo many compliments on our makeup!!!
Not only is she an incredible makeup artist, but she is so fun to talk to! We had a blast getting ready with her. She kept everything going on time, and even did an extra face upon request the day of. She brings an incredible energy with her, and makes getting ready feel like a party even at 9 in the morning!! It helped that her and our hair stylist are good friends. Dawn was a recommendation from my hair stylist Ashley, so if you’re looking for someone to provide hair services as well, definitely ask Dawn to get you in contact. They make an amazing, super fun team!
I really can’t recommend Dawn enough. She is an incredibly talented artist and a wonderful person.
DBB! DBB! DBB!
Dawn is definitely the best in the Chicagoland area and I cannot recommend her enough.
I first had the pleasure of getting the Dawn treatment as a bridesmaid in 2015. When I was pl...
anning my 2020 wedding I never forgot her and booked her for myself, my mother and my bridesmaids. Dawn is very professional and responsive. She is there to answer any questions and arrived promptly for both my trial and wedding day. She really brings glam to a whole new level, complimenting everyone's features and array of skin tones. Her bridal makeup is soft and glamorous and everything a bride and her girls should be on their wedding day. My mom has very sensitive eyes and has never worn fake eyelashes. Dawn did such a good job on her mature skin, my mom had no issues with eye irritation from the little single falsies and looked beautiful all night at my wedding (an extra thank you for that) . My bridal party still talks about how beautiful they looked and felt after Dawn the "Glam Glow Queen" worked her magic. Thank you , beautiful Dawn!
Wow! If you are looking for THE BEST makeup artist for your wedding… Dawn is for you! Dawn is so talented and listened to each member of the bridal party to create a unique and ...
beautiful look. We all looked and felt truly beautiful! Dawn was easy to work with during the wedding planning process…. a real pro. Thanks Dawn for making a beautiful and special wedding day!
Dawn was great from start to finish! I signed a contract with Dawn around 2 years prior to our wedding date, and let her know it was very important to me to ensure all skin tones a...
nd races could be accommodated. She included Ladwina for the day, who was also incredibly patient and talented. My make-up artist fell through and we added another additional person to the list. They were on time and did a flawless job. I would highly recommend her to anyone getting married, or for an event!
Dawn is AMAZING and so talented! The wedding day was stressful enough and she helped me stay at ease. Felt beautiful and confident throughout the entire day and night. The bridal p...
arty was thrilled with theirs as well. Highly recommend booking Dawn you will not regret it!
Dawn has done my makeup four times now for two wedding celebrations (one tiny pandemic and one larger celebration) and for my bachelorette and birthday parties. She is very talente...
d and a true professional. Not to mention a lovely person. I highly recommend her.
She was excellent at what she does! You can tell she is a true artist and has a great amount of passion for her work! I appreciate her creativity and attention to details. All my b...
ridesmaids' make up and mine were so on point. We all looked so beautiful!!! She is also very conversational throughout the session, and giving us advice on the products that she thinks would work for our skin tone. I wish the knot would let me post some pictures...
I am notorious for never liking my makeup when it is professionally done, but I am so, so happy to have found Dawn. She listened to everything I said, and was so skillful in her ap...
proach. I couldn’t be happier with everything she did, and I’ll be using her for all events I have when I’m in Chicago. I couldn’t recommend her more!
When I say it was "meant to be" I truly mean it!
As a COVID bride, I postponed everything in 2020 and was getting used to disappointment and plans changing constantly. I had a M...
UA lined up for 2020, but long story short, those plans fell through and I stumbled upon Dawn Bliss Beauty.
Not only is Dawn incredibly talented, but she's a beautiful person on the inside and out! She is professional, dependable, and her attention to detail is unmatched! I feel so lucky to have found her - she made my wedding morning so special!
I would recommend Dawn to anyone without hesitation. In fact, I'm looking for excuses to have her do my make up again!
Dawn was amazing. I have hired a lot of makeup artists for events before, so I have a lot to compare her to, and she was the BEST! She made everyone look fabulous from my mother-of...
-the-bride to bride to teenage bridesmaid, a huge range of styles and looks personalized to each. She also stayed calm during all the rushing and chaos getting ready. FANTASTIC. I will fly her out for other events back home.
I am so amazed by Dawn Bliss Beauty! I had three trials before booking her. She is truly a gift! I have never felt more beautiful than during my trial and on my wedding day. All of...
my bridesmaids looked absolutely stunning! She is an expert and truly makes each person's unique beauty shine. To top off her excellent work, Dawn is the type of person you always want to be around - she is kind, funny, and the most glamorous person I know. I will forever recommend her to anyone who wants to be their most beautiful self on any special day.
You will not find a better artist than Dawn. When reviewing work and trying to find someone for our special day, a lot of the other makeup artists seemed to be creating the same lo...
ok on each bride. Not Dawn. Dawn is truly that- an artist. Not only did I feel the most beautiful I have ever felt in my life, but each person that sat in her chair stood up and looked at themselves with this confidence that filled my heart with so much gratitude for Dawn. It makes for the best day/night when EVERYONE feels good about themselves and that’s exactly what Dawn did. I am so grateful we chose Dawn and will be choosing her for any special event in the future!!!
Dawn Bliss Beauty is the ONLY makeup artist you should hire for your big day! She is an incredible artist!! I showed her minimal pictures and she brought my entire look to life. No...
t only did she make me feel perfect, but my bridal party looked flawless as well. Anything anyone asked for, she knew exactly how to execute their vision. I actually found Dawn through a friend of mine who also got married. The minute I saw her look, I knew I HAD to have Dawn and I'm so happy I was able to book her for my NYE wedding. She is a professional makeup artist at its finest!! She is so kind and down to earth, and was so nice to be around while getting ready. I can't wait to book her again for future events! Dawn, you're simply the BEST!!! Thank you!!
If you want to look absolutely flawless with makeup that lasts you must book Dawn for your special day! I did not have a vision of exactly what I wanted for my makeup so I made su...
re to book my trial. During that trial Dawn took the few comments I had and made me feel beyond beautiful! I could not wait for the wedding day to arrive. At the last minute I added a girl to the count and Dawn was able to accommodate when she didn’t have to. All day and night I received compliments on how amazing my makeup was. Even after being on the dance floor for hours! Dawn went above and beyond for everything. I can’t wait for another reason to get my makeup done with Dawn!
Dawn was recommended to me by a friend, and she’s simply the best! She’s friendly, genuine and professional. And SO talented! I don’t normally wear a lot of makeup so wanted a natu...
ral look. But also wanted to look glamorous (it is my wedding after all) and wow did she deliver!!! Better than I could have even imagined :)
Dawn was phenomenal. We had a very tight schedule and she made it happen. Her attention to detail really showed and it was very evidence that she has a lot of experience in this fi...
eld. I was obsessed with my look and my bridesmaids were so happy with how their makeup turned out as well. She was punctual, professional and really made magic happen. Strongly recommend booking with Dawn!
The best make up artist in Chicago!
From the beginning she has been amazing and so easy to work with. Always takes her time to explain any questions and my make up trial completely...
blew my mind. I was more then an hour late and she was so understanding and still excited to do my makeup! I was completely in love with my make up from my trial and it lasted all day! Not only do I feel like the luckiest bride that I booked with her I feel like I also made a new friend just after meeting for the first time. She also has been so easy to work with during Covid-19 she didn’t not second guess my date change and didn’t even charge a reschedule fee! Seriously don’t miss out on this opportunity to book with the most talented in Chicago her make up does not disappoint!
Not only is Dawn incredibly talented, she has been absolutely wonderful to work with has we have navigated the postponement of our wedding. She has been extremely responsive and fl...
exible which as made this difficult process much easier. While most vendors are charging re-booking fees to couples postponing their weddings, Dawn is not putting that burden on her clients which speaks volumes of her character. I couldn't be happier that I chose Dawn has my make-up artist. HIGHLY recommend!
Dawn has been amazing through this whole process! Having to rebook my wedding to next summer due to Covid-19 has been a nightmare but Dawn has been there for me every step of the ...
way. She is super easy to get a hold of and so understanding about changes we had to make. I am so thankful that she did not charge me any rebooking fees and kept my quote the same for my new date. Her work speaks for itself and I highly recommend her as your makeup artist!
Dawn has been a dream to work with from start to finish! After being obsessed with my wedding trial makeup, I had her glam me for several events. I’d recommend her to anyone.
Dawn did my makeup for my son’s wedding in February of this year and was absolutely amazing! She conveniently traveled to my home, was on time and prepared to make our day as stres...
s free as possible. I cannot say enough how beautiful my makeup turned out. I tend to have heavy bags and dark circles under my eyes and Dawn made them disappear completely! I will definitely be using Dawn for my events in the future and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a makeup artist for any of your special occasions.
Dawn did my makeup for my daughter’s wedding and I have never felt more beautiful or received more compliments in my life! I jokingly asked if she could make me look 10yrs younger...
and I ended up looking 15-20yrs younger! My husband couldn’t stop staring at me in the best way! I’m not sure how she does it...she said something about techniques but I think her brushes are magic wands. My daughter and her bridesmaids looked flawless as well. Everyone was happy and felt so beautiful. I will recommend Dawn to all of my friends whose daughters are getting married.
I am truly grateful that Dawn Bliss did my makeup for my wedding. Not only is she an amazing artist but she has a beautiful soul inside and out. I heard about Dawn through my best ...
friend who had her makeup done by her in a previous wedding she stood up in. The night that I got engaged she told me the first vendor I need to book is Dawn and I am so happy I listened! Dawn got back to me right away and was always very prompt in answering any questions that I had. As soon as I met Dawn I felt like I had known her forever. She makes you feel so comfortable and is genuinely such a nice person. Dawn did my makeup for my wedding shower and wedding and I received so many compliments. She truly is so talented! I had 10 bridesmaids for my wedding with very different personalities and styles and every single girl was so impressed and happy with their makeup. She works well with everyone and was even familiar with some of my other vendors who also raved about her and her work. Weddings can get stressful but Dawn made it an easy experience. I would definitely recommend her to all the brides out there! It was a pleasure working with Dawn and I would love to work with her again in the future.
Dawn Bliss has been my make up artist for almost 20 years. When I got married in Tulum, She was the first vendor I contacted. Her skills are unrivaled! I’ve never met a more talen...
ted make up artist who brings out the individual beauty of each person. She’s versatile with a variety of skin tones and age ranges, always making everyone look and feel their best. She has a warm and engaging presence which put everyone at ease. She treats everyone she meets like an old friend. I am always amazed when I look in the mirror because we talk and talk until the big reveal. We’ve done a million different looks over the years and each one is more spectacular than the next. If you want an A-list celebrity makeup artist located in Chicago, look no further than Dawn Bliss. It’s the best money I’ve ever spent!
Dawn is absolutely the best there is!! She was my makeup artist for years before I moved out of state. When wedding planning rolled around, I did trials with many high profile make...
up artists and none compared to Dawn. I ended up booking her to travel to me for my wedding shower and wedding. It was worth every penny! If you’re lucky enough for Dawn to be available on the day of your wedding, book here immediately...do not delay!!!
Reliable and worth penny .She is a very talented and well experienced artist - her personality and personal touch made my wedding magical !! Highly recommend her. Thank you again I...
felt and looked beautiful!
Dawn did and does such an amazing job! I would highly recommend her! She did a bomb job in my wedding day as the only makeup artist and had us all done just in time for my big day!...
Urghh I wish I could have my makeup done that way each and every day. I looked liked a super star!
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I absolutely loved my makeup the day of my wedding! Dawn did such an amazing job with me and my beautiful bridesmaids! She did exactly what everyone was looking for and I couldn’t ...
be more happy. I definitely recommend Dawn for all your makeup needs! 😊
Dawn is amazing! She was so patient, calm, and worked with a variety of personalities and varying needs! She is able to do simple, natural, and dramatic looks and is the best lis...
tener. I can't recommend her enough!
Dawn was the best!! Our make-up was very natural looking and lasted throughout the entire day. We just wish we could look that good every day! Dawn was prompt and very professional...
. She was highly recommended by a friend. Dawn totally lived up to the praise.
Dawn and her team are amazing make-up artists. I have had my make-up done by Dawn multiple times including my own wedding and she has NEVER disappointed. Dawn is fun, outgoing, eas...
y to talk to, makes you feel comfortable and at ease which is what every Bride needs on her wedding day! My make-up literally did not move and looked as fresh at the end of the night as it did when it was first put on. Dawn is the real deal and I highly recommend her. She will make you look and feel absolutely beautiful no matter what the occasion!
It was a pleasure to work with Dawn! She did such an amazing job with my makeup and with all of my bridesmaids' makeup. One of my bridesmaids was initially very hesitant to have he...
r makeup done professionally because she has had several bad experiences of looking "clownish" and too overdone with other makeup artists. I had told her to trust me that this time she will not be disappointed. I was right!! My bridesmaid was beyond thrilled with her makeup! Dawn was very easy to work with and she really listens to you and understands and respects you. She was highly recommended from another bride who had her makeup done by Dawn. She definitely did not disappoint. At the trial I told Dawn the look I wanted for my wedding and she was able to achieve that look and even better! She wrote down detailed notes on what products and colors she used on me and took several pictures of me so she would be able to create that identical look on my wedding day. People told me on my wedding day that I was beaming all day and that I looked stunning! When I was walking down the aisle with my father, I overheard someone from the pews say, "She's gorgeous!" I cannot tell you how that made me feel as I was seconds away from approaching my husband to be. I am now the bride that is HIGHLY recommending that you choose Dawn Bliss as your wedding makeup artist! You will not be disappointed!
Dawn is FANTASTIC! From start to finish- booking her to the day of- she is so easy to work with. She truly cares about her clients and listens to them. She came out to my house f...
or the trial and made sure I liked everything for the big day. As someone who rarely wears makeup, she helped me a ton. The day of the wedding, we had 11 people getting their make up done. Dawn brought in someone she trusted to help, and because Dawn is so professional, I didn't even have to question who she was bringing with her. A friend of mine used Dawn years ago for make up, and we all loved her so much, everyone has used her for their weddings since. When it was finally my time, Dawn was the first person I booked after the church and the reception. I have never felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day, and a lot of that was because of Dawn. Don't hesitate- book her NOW!
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