About this vendor
Melt Makeup is a South Carolina-based bridal hair and makeup business led by Emily, specializing in refined, natural-looking bridal beauty for weddings throughout the Southeast and destination celebrations beyond. Serving Greenville, Asheville, the Smoky Mountains, Highlands, Atlanta, Charleston, and beyond, Emily creates elevated bridal looks that feel effortless, romantic, and unmistakably you.
Her signature style blends extra-soft glam makeup with lightweight, full-coverage complexion work, sunlit skin, natural dimension, and thoughtfully refined details. From romantic curls and soft waves to precise, elegant updos, every look is tailored to complement your features, personal style, and wedding-day vision.
With experience across a range of destinations, climates, and wedding settings, Emily brings thoughtful preparation, artistry, and a calming presence to the wedding morning. Her approach prioritizes connection, intentionality, and the details that make each celebration unique, whether you're exchanging vows in the mountains, celebrating along the coast, or planning a destination wedding somewhere meaningful to you.
The result is beauty that feels polished without feeling overdone, photographs beautifully, and allows you to feel confident, comfortable, and completely yourself throughout your wedding day.
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- Hair Stylists
- Hair Trials Available
- Makeup
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
- On-Site Hair & Makeup
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
2024 'Best of Weddings'
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My bridal makeup exceeded my expectations! Both my RD and wedding day! I asked for a natural but still bridal look and it was perfectttt. All of my girls and moms loved their looks...
as well! Not only is she talented in makeup and hair, her personality made the morning so great as well!
I truly cannot recommend Emily enough! She did both my hair and makeup for my wedding, and I have never felt so beautiful. From the trial to the wedding day, she was professional,...
organized, and so easy to work with.
She really listened to what I wanted and created a look that felt timeless, elegant, and looked like me. My makeup photographed beautifully, lasted through the entire day, and my hair stayed perfectly in place from the ceremony until the end of the night.
Beyond her talent, she brought such a calming, positive energy to the morning, which made getting ready so much more enjoyable. She helped me feel relaxed and confident on one of the biggest days of my life.
If you're looking for someone who is incredibly talented, reliable, and genuinely cares about making you feel your most beautiful, I wholeheartedly recommend Emily. I'm so grateful she was part of our wedding day!
Emily with Melt Makeup was absolutely incredible to work with for my wedding. From the very beginning, she was so sweet, thoughtful, and truly listened to what I wanted. She made m...
e feel completely comfortable and confident throughout the process, and she brought my vision to life perfectly—it was exactly what I had hoped for.
On the day of, Emily went above and beyond to make sure everything was flawless. Not only was the makeup itself beautiful and long-lasting, but her calming presence made the whole experience even more special. I can’t recommend her enough—she is talented, professional, and such a joy to work with. I will miss working with her!
Emily is hands down the most wonderfully talented makeup and hair artist ever! From the first over the phone consultation to the final touches on my wedding day, the experience ha...
s been nothing short of incredible. Me and my sister in laws loved her work so much I immediately hired her again for a post nuptial party in my hometown. For both events Emily made me and my bridal party feel confident and the most beautiful version of ourselves. If you're looking for natural and flawless bridal glam, search no further. I 10/10 recommend this absolutely wonderful, kind, and talented human being for your wedding day!!
I cannot say enough amazing things about Emily!! From the moment she arrived, she brought the BEST energy. She's funny, sweet, and incredibly professional. She instantly put me at ...
ease and made the entire getting-ready experience so fun and stress-free.
Not only did she absolutely nail the look, but she made me feel so confident, beautiful, and like the best version of myself on such a special day. My hair and makeup were flawless and lasted perfectly all day and night. I truly felt amazing, and that’s something I’ll never forget. If you’re even thinking about booking her then DO IT. She’s pure magic ✨💕
Emily was a phenomenal find and she was so helpful in making my day unforgettable! From the trial to the special day, she ensured that I felt stunning. She’s easygoing, talented, a...
nd was worth every penny. She also worked with my bridesmaids and they all loved their looks.
Emily was AMAZING. High recommend her. She handled everything on our wedding day with such grace and professionalism, even while working in a very small space, and never once misse...
d a beat. She made every single one of us look absolutely stunning, and the makeup photographed beautifully and lasted all day. Beyond her incredible talent, she was such a joy to be around. She was calm, fun, patient, and exactly the kind of energy you want on your wedding morning. If you’re looking for someone who is both exceptionally skilled and wonderful to work with, look no further. Book her while you can!
Cannot recommend Emily enough!!! She specializes in soft glam which is exactly what I was going for on my wedding day. She completely understood my vision and executed it perfectly...
. Thank you Emily!!!
I seriously can’t recommend Emily and her team at Melt Makeup enough. From the start, she was so thoughtful and intentional. She took the time to help me find products that worked ...
best for my skin and made me feel like the best version of myself.
She also did makeup for me, my mom, and my sister for the rehearsal dinner, which was such a fun way to get some extra practice and try out a different look before the big day.
On the wedding day, Emily and her team did makeup for 13 (yes, 13) between 7:30 AM and noon, and somehow made it feel totally relaxed and fun the entire time. She was such a calming presence and honestly felt like one of the girls chatting, laughing, and keeping everything running smoothly without a hint of stress.
Everyone looked amazing, and the makeup held up beautifully all day. If you’re looking for someone who is incredibly talented and just an all-around awesome person to have by your side, book Emily.
I absolutely LOVED working with Emily for my bridal hairstyle. She was the most responsive out of every single one of my vendors and I appreciated her thorough attention to detail....
I switched my style the week of and it was different than my trial, and it turned out exactly how I wanted on my big day!!! Super happy with how my bridesmaids looked and was super impressed with how quick she was able to have everyone done on time. I would recommend Melt Makeup to anyone looking for a stylist who is trustworthy, reliant, and flexible. Emily is the sweetest and she made my day so special by giving me the hair of my dreams!!!!
Would give 10000/10 if I could. I cannot express enough how grateful I am for Emily and the incredible work she did on my mom’s hair and makeup for her wedding day. As an older bri...
de with mature skin, my mom trusted Emily and let her work her magic, and she made my mom feel and look like the most beautiful bride imaginable. Emily delivered a flawless glam that my mom’s beauty and confidence.
From the moment Emily arrived, she was warm, professional, and incredibly personable, making the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. Her attention to detail and ability to perfect any look, whether it's soft and romantic or bold and glamorous, really shines through in her work. Emily's years of experience and genuine love for what she does were evident in every detail from makeup to hair.
She didn’t just do my mom’s hair and makeup; she helped make the entire day more magical. My mom felt radiant and completely at ease, and that truly set the tone for the rest of the day.
I recommend Emily wholeheartedly for either her hair or makeup services. If you let her glam you on your wedding day, you’ll hit the bridal jackpot. Her talent, professionalism, and genuine care for each client are unmatched, and I can’t imagine anyone leaving her chair without feeling like the most beautiful version of themselves. She’s a true artist, and any bride (or mother of the bride/bridesmaid!) would be lucky to have her on their special day.
Melt Makeup (Emily) absolutely crushed all the wedding looks on our special day. What I loved the most about her style is that, looking back on our photographs, I still look like m...
e! Emily really knows how to make her brides shine and accentuate their features without the look overpowering the person. From inquiry to trial to wedding day, she was a great communicator, made me feel comfortable, and absolutely delivered. She even went as far as to help my dad touch up his fading eyebrows! I would HIGHLY recommend hiring Emily and Melt Makeup for your wedding day beauty needs.
I cannot recommend Emily enough! From the initial consultation to the final touches on my wedding day, everything was seamless and exceeded my expectations. She listened carefully ...
to my vision, understood my style, and perfectly matched my look with the wedding’s aesthetic. The makeup was flawless, elegant, and felt so natural—it lasted all day and looked incredible in photos! She is truly an artist, enhancing natural beauty without feeling overdone. I received countless compliments, and I couldn’t have been happier. If you're looking for someone who will make you feel like the best version of yourself on your special day, go with Emily at Melt Makeup!
Emily is AMAZING! Not only is she the sweetest person, but she is incredibly talented. She has a wide range of capabilities to help you achieve your desired look. I put my full tru...
st in Emily and she exceeded my expectations. This was especially unique as I did not have a trial appointment leading up to my wedding. I wanted a subtle glam and she crushed it! If you’re reading this review, stop what you’re doing, and go book her. :)
Emily was my hair/makeup artist for my wedding, and she was AMAZING! My trial was amazing, but she was happy to book a second one when I decided I wanted to change a few things abo...
ut my look. I would not change ONE THING about my hair or makeup on my wedding day. She was easy to work with, super nice, and she is so talented! I told her my hair never holds a curl, and she assured me she'd get it done. Well, my curls lasted for THREE DAYS! 10/10, 5 stars, 2 thumbs up, all of the ratings.
Emily is AMAZING! I took a big risk and flew her out to Montana without a trial, and it paid off big time. Not only is her work incredible, but she is such a joy to be around and m...
ade me feel so comfortable. I am obsessed with both of my looks, and my bridesmaids said it was the best HMU they have ever gotten done. I am SO glad she was with me on my big day!
Emily was absolutely fantastic and such a joy to work with on my special day. I was pretty indecisive and gave her details of a bunch of different inspirations and she killed it! ...
She also did my bridesmaids, mom, and MIL and everyone loved it. She made me extremely comfortable on the day off and I couldn’t have asked for a better HMU artist 💕
Emily did such an amazing job with our wedding party! She really listened and made everyone look flawless. I cannot recommend her enough!
Emily gave me the messy bun of my dreams!! She is such a genuine individual and made sure she catered to each of us girls as individuals which made us all feel so special (as we al...
l know - some makeup artists who tend to do a copy & paste but not Emily!)! She made me, my 5 bridesmaids and mine & my husband's mom feel so beautiful! I could not have asked for a better hair and makeup team for my Wedding!
I loved working with Emily! The whole process was super easy and organized. Despite not doing a full pre-bridal session, she absolutely nailed it based off inspo photos and asking...
me the right questions before the event. She was wonderful to work with in person day off. I highly recommend booking with her!
I can not recommend Emily enough. I had a destination wedding in Montana and never met Emily in person until she showed up the the morning of the wedding. With just one simple Face...
Time and sharing my Pinterest hair and make up inspo she NAILED the perfect look for me. My hair was exactly what I pictured and my makeup was spot on for wanting simple and natural. Her second stylist Whitney was also fantastic and all of my bridesmaids were very satisfied with their looks as well.
Emily was so awesome! I am not a big makeup girl so I was a little nervous about getting my makeup done. She made me feel so comfortable and confident! She is so personable and ama...
zing at creating a natural yet elegant glow. Highly recommend to every bride!
Emily from Melt Makeup did a phenomenal job with hair and makeup for the entire bridal party! The bridesmaids could not stop smiling in the mirror because of how beautiful they loo...
ked! As the bride from out of state, I did not do a hair and makeup trial. I was able to tell Emily want I wanted, and she completely delivered! I would highly recommend Melt Makeup for wedding hair and makeup!
Emily at Melt Makeup Co. was incredibly nice and quick to respond to my inquiry. During my bridal trial, I had no idea what I wanted. I told Emily to do what she thought was best a...
nd I loved how my makeup turned out. I couldn't have felt more beautiful on my wedding day. I have sensitive skin and allergies and Emily was extremely thorough and went through her products to ensure I wouldn't have any reactions to the makeup she used. Overall I couldn't have had a better experience with Emily at Melt Makeup Co. and would highly recommend her!
I got married in June, and Emily was awesome from the trial to the big day. Her communication from the start was great. Any concern or question I had, she quickly answered to put m...
y mind at ease. She did both my hair and makeup, and asked me my thoughts throughout the process to make sure I was happy. She gave me so much added confidence. She also did my mom, and two brides maids hair which turned out great. It was so much fun having her be part of our day, and I would 100% recommend her to anyone!!
Emily did my hair and makeup for my wedding day and my bridesmaids hair and makeup and I couldn’t have been more happy with how it turned out. I have never had my makeup done by an...
yone other than myself so needless to say I was nervous. Emily listened to me every step of the way and did the best job making me feel extremely comfortable through the whole process. She took all my thoughts into account when perfecting my wedding look with our trial. Emily allowed me to feel beautiful and natural and completely and utterly happy with the work she did and eased my stress on the wedding day. 1,0000% recommend her she is a gem!
Emily has done my makeup many times and has blown me away every time! Her talent and creativity make her such an AMAZING artist to work with. Whether you know exactly what look you...
want or you're like me and have no clue, she will make you feel more confident and beautiful than you have ever felt! LOVE LOVE LOVE EMILY!!
Not only was Emily the only makeup artist I considered for my wedding day look, but she also is the only makeup artist I've ever worked with that made me feel THAT beautiful. Emily...
is so incredibly talented in her ability to highlight natural beauty while creating a full-glam look. She's also so receptive and positive about feedback, which is important when working with different insecurities that people have and don't want makeup to enhance. I've worked with a lot of makeup artists that have made me look nice, but not like myself. Not the case for Emily--the way she made me feel on my wedding day, truly looking like the best version of myself, is the greatest gift! I wish I could keep her in my back pocket to make me feel that confident every day!
Emily is phenomenal and made me feel like the most beautiful bride. Emily carefully listened to my wedding hair and makeup “must haves” and exceeded my expectations on absolutely e...
verything and anything. Not only is she an amazing hair and makeup artist, she is kind, warm, and truly makes you feel so comfortable throughout the whole process. She was such a special part of my wedding day and made all my bridal looks come true!! ❤️❤️
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Greenville, South Carolina
Melt Makeup