About this vendor
Torie Conn is a professional makeup artist based in Chicago, IL. With over a decade of experience working in the makeup industry, Torie’s true passion is offering her talents to brides and grooms on their special day. From ABC-TV to the Lyric Opera of Chicago, this artist can bring a versatile repertoire to all of her clients.
Torie Conn found her love for makeup artistry while studying studio art at Denison University. Diving into the makeup artistry aspect of theatre production, she quickly discovered her passion for giving performers their glow for the stage. Now, having studied in Chicago's Make Up First School of Makeup Artistry, Torie offers an expert service from a qualified professional.
Whether it’s a private session or a group party, Torie is happy to cater to your makeup needs. Traveling to your venue, she can get you ready on-site, saving you precious time on your special day. She also offers makeup trials, letting you work with her to find your ideal look in a relaxed, comfortable environment.
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Beauty
- Beauty Group Bookings
- Makeup
- Airbrushed Makeup
- Eyelash Extensions
- Makeup Artists
- Makeup Trials Available
Awards and Affiliations
4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2024.2023.2022.2021.
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Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Torie is an absolute gem of a makeup artist! From the moment we met, she made me feel comfortable and at ease, including on my wedding day. She has a calming presence and a profess...
ional approach that made the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable. Some people talk about how stressful the morning of your wedding is, but Torie helped make the experience fun!
Her talent is unmatched—she enhanced my natural features so beautifully that I felt radiant and confident in my own skin. She also did an incredible job on my bridesmaids, who all looked spectacular. Everyone looked and felt stunning, thanks to her amazing work.
I highly recommend Torie to anyone looking for a skilled, reliable, and thoughtful makeup artist. She helped make my wedding day truly unforgettable, and I couldn’t have been happier with the results!
Torie is absolutely AMAZING at what she does!! She exceeded all expectations throughout the entire process leading up to the wedding and on the actual day! She truly perfected the ...
natural glow look, enhancing my features without making me feel overdone. I also worked with her to enhance the type of makeup I use daily because we were able to identify which types react well with my skin. HUGE thank you to her for making me feel so incredibly beautiful and confident on my wedding day. Anyone that is able to book her will not be disappointed!
If you are reading this review because you are considering booking Torie, do it immediately!!!
Torie was the make up artist for my wedding earlier this year and I cannot recommend...
her highly enough. As someone who doesn’t usually wear a lot of makeup and who has had make up done in the past and come out feeling not quite like myself, I was pretty nervous about having my make up done for my wedding. Torie talked with me at length about what I liked and didn’t like in the past, what I was looking for, my skin, the process, etc. and I left the trial feeling 0% nervous. And the final product was amazing! I felt like myself, only more glam, and everyone else in my bridal party also looked stunning. Her talent would be enough of a reason to work with her, but on top of that she’s super communicative, easy to work with, and was such a nice and fun person to have around that day. If only I had more formal events coming up, I would book her again in a hot second!
From my trial, to rehearsal dinner, to wedding day, Torie made me feel like my most beautiful, best self. During my trial, she gave me some amazing recommendations that transformed...
my skin throughout the months before wedding day. Come rehearsal and wedding day, she listened very intently to some of the slight changes I wanted to make and executed flawlessly. I have never felt prettier, but also still myself, than I did on my wedding day. And that makeup LASTED ALL NIGHT. And to top it all off, she is such a joyful presence. I was very intentional about wanting to hire vendors who added a positive presence to the day and Torie did just that. I would recommend her a million times over!
I had the most amazing experience with Torie for my wedding!!! She was flexible, able to accomodate my crazy schedule for my trial and rehearsal dinner. She is SO talented and made...
me look amazing, I barely had any adjustments and when I did she did it perfectly. Made me feel so so comfortable and all my girls as well! She's so laid back and chill, and did a great job when I got a little anxious toward the end of getting ready. Cannot recommend her enough.
Torie is simply the best. From my trial to wedding weekend she was amazing and so talented! She prioritizes taking the time to know the look you want and understanding your skin, w...
aht you like and dont like etc + her suggestions are incredible (do not sleep on her skincare advice). I wanted a very natural dewy look and she executed it perfectly I felt like the most beautiful but still natural version of me. Thank you Torie!!
It was such a pleasure working with Torie! She made me and my bridal party feel amazing. She was so calm and easy-going which helped put me at ease while getting ready! I can not s...
ing her praises enough
As someone who wears very little makeup normally and has never gotten her makeup professionally done, I was nervous about this process. Torie immediately understood what I wanted t...
hrough my inspiration photos and the questionnaire she sent out. She responded to all emails very quickly and was flexible throughout the planning process. In the trial, Torie was very careful about sensitive skin and making sure my skin wouldn't react to any of the products used. She had great recommendations for my skincare routine leading up to the wedding and products to incorporate in my regular routine. On the day of my wedding, she showed up early and packed me a kit to touch up makeup throughout the day. I felt so taken care of and beautiful on my special day. I definitely would recommend Torie and would love to work with her again in the future!
I cannot rave about Torie enough!!! I've built a really strong relationship with Torie over the past year leading up to my wedding and she's completely transformed my skin/skincare...
routine for the better! On the day of my wedding & rehearsal dinner, not only was she on time, she was EARLY and was well-prepared for the day ahead. She kept and extremely positive & upbeat attitude the ENTIRE day, even though it completely down poured on my wedding day. I needed her positive energy the entire time.
Skills wise: Torie is THE BEST! I'm usually a non-makeup, makeup wearer and like to keep things super natural. Torie went above my wildest dreams when it came to my wedding makeup. I can't tell you how many compliments I got on my makeup both night before & during my reception AND the best part, the makeup stayed the ENTIRE day/night!!!! All of my bridesmaids, who are all pretty heavy makeup wearers, also LOVED the way they looked at my wedding and loved the natural looks Torie created for them. I cannot rave about Torie & her team enough!!!!!!
Torie made my bridal party look absolutely stunning on our wedding day. She rocked it, and we can't thank her enough! Seriously, she worked her magic and the bridal party felt like...
the most gorgeous versions of themselves, and it's all thanks to her incredible skills and expertise. She also made the whole experience so enjoyable. Her laid-back and friendly vibe instantly put us at ease, and we had a blast getting ready with her.
There is a reason Torie has so many five star review on The Knot - she truly is amazing. Torie did my makeup for my rehearsal dinner and wedding - seriously blown away by her. She ...
is incredibly professional, kind, knowledgeable, and SO FREAKING TALENTED! All of the ladies in my bridal party were raving about her - she listened to each of them and delivered. 1000% recommend Torie.
Torie was amazing!! She was one of the best vendors I hired and for multiple reasons. First off, her communication was top notch! All emails were returned within a timely manner an...
d she was happy to answer any questions I may have had :). She is extremely professional and knowledgeable not just about makeup, but skin care in general! I 100% trusted her as I have very sensitive skin! She did my makeup for my engagement shoot, wedding makeup trial, and my wedding. I was blown away with her work, and would HIGHLY recommend her for your wedding or special event. I really enjoyed getting to know Torie and hope to work with her again in the near future! She is your girl if you want flawless makeup for your next event!
I can not say enough amazing things about Torie!!! From my bridal trial to the wedding day, Torie was phenomenal. I initially met her through a friend who used her for their weddin...
g. I was a bridesmaid in that wedding and loved the simple & natural look she did for me and absolutely loved the bridal look she did for my friend. I had been in several weddings that year (so had my makeup down over 6x by 6 different makeup artists) & from the moment Torie did my makeup, I knew I needed HER for my wedding! I absolutely loved the look she had in mind during my trail and somehow she was able to recreate it & EVEN better on my actual wedding day!! She made me look & feel like a princess!! I received sooo many compliments and all my bridesmaids & moms LOVED their makeup as well. Torie did such a great job of making sure to keep me looking natural but still giving me the glam I was looking for, for my big day. Not only that, she was so kind, accommodating, and friendly! She was so easy to work with, from start to finish and responded immediately to emails! We loved working with Torie and can't recommend her enough! I wish I could have Torie do my makeup for all my events!!
Torie,
It’s been a few months now since our wedding and I still find myself missing you and my other vendors!
I can’t thank you enough for making me and my bridesmaids feel gorg...
eous on my wedding day, and me again for my rehearsal dinner and bridal shower. I felt beautiful but still felt like me, which has always been my worry when getting makeup done by others. Not only that, but you went above and beyond when I had my stress rash, which helped me not to be concerned. I knew you had it covered. Your presence is calming and you’re so kind and easy to get along with. I feel lucky to have found you for such an important time in my life and would recommend anyone and everyone to work with you.
I cannot speak highly enough about Torie!! She is organized and meticulous, not to mention extremely knowledgeable regarding skin care and makeup. All of her recommendations were s...
pot on, and she and her assistant did an incredible job with everyone - and I mean everyone (there were 14 of us)! Torie has such a calming presence, and I loved working with her throughout the entire process. She is truly among the best!!!
I would not pass on the opportunity to hire Torie for any event, but especially your wedding. From our first phone call to discuss I knew she would be so thoughtful, detail orient...
ed, and organized. She was my favorite vendor to work with from the start, but how she made me look and feel on my wedding day was beyond comparison. From my trial she gave skin care recommendations (which actually worked!!) and she recreated our trial look perfectly. I have never felt so beautiful, and the makeup felt light and airy, which was so important to me. She was professional AND fun to work with. She does amazing work on my bridesmaids and I, and she also made my mother-in-law look and feel stunning.
Torie is amazing, and I could not recommend her highly enough.
Torie is amazing. Beyond being a GREAT make up artist who nailed the entire wedding parties make up (bride, bridesmaids, mother of bride and junior bridesmaid) she is so profession...
al and organized. She has the business side down to make you feel absolutely comfortable. Her make up style makes everyone look like the most gorgeous version of themselves. Recommend 10/10. And she is an awesome person! She helped me with skin care leading up to my wedding day, day of and I’m still asking her for skincare recommendations!
She was ammmmmazing to work with!! Would highly recommend her to ANY bride!!
Torie did my makeup for my May 2022 wedding, and I cannot recommend her enough. From first inquiry to wedding day, Torie was the ultimate professional and intent on creating a look...
that I loved. After the trial, she followed up with a recap and skin care suggestions. On our wedding day, she was super efficient and personable as my bridal party and I got ready. All my girlfriends loved their looks. Thanks, Torie, for helping make my wedding day so special.
I can't praise Torie enough! She really made me feel the most beautiful I've ever felt on my wedding day. Her work is tasteful and modern and all of my bridesmaids were thrilled as...
well. I received so many compliments on my makeup at the wedding. She was also a pleasure to work with and get to know through the process and fun to spend time with on wedding day!
There are not enough words to express my appreciation and adoration for Torie. From the very first time we spoke, Torie was incredibly professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Sh...
e has a calm demeanor that helped to settle my nerves and I, honestly, have never loved my makeup so much. My bridesmaids adored her too! She made my day (and pictures!) so special!!
I cannot say enough great things about Torie. She is an exceptional artist and professional who truly listens to your needs. I have never loved my makeup more than on my wedding da...
y and that is thanks to Torie! I will hire her again and again for any event and I cannot recommend her and sing her praises enough!
Torie was amazing! Torie did my makeup for my wedding and I couldn't have asked for a better makeup artist. My makeup turned out exactly how I hoped it would. I felt like the best ...
version of me. Torie is not only amazing at her job, she is very personable and only wants the best for her clients. I highly recommend her if you want to look and feel beautiful on your wedding day!!!
Torie was INCREDIBLE. She was so flexible, kind and knowledgeable throughout the process. She was extremely professional at every moment and a true joy to work with. On the day of ...
the wedding, she was an incredibly calming presence and made myself, my mother, my mother in law, and my bridesmaids all look gorgeous. Apart from her unbelievable talent, she was amazingly chill and so wonderful to chat with, her sense of humor brought ease to an otherwise stressful day! I feel so lucky to have been able to work with Torie.
Torie is the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!! She responded so promptly to any and all questions and requests I had. During our consultation, she asked about things I would have never thought w...
ould have affected my skin. Since I have food allergies, she looked up ingredients on anything she was uncertain about. She is extremely knowledgeable about her trade. On the day of she arrived on schedule and stayed to the schedule she sent. Even with a few changes on our end, she finished early. She went above and beyond all of my expectations. You can tell she genuinely cares about her work and making sure you love how you look on one of the most important days of your life. I received so many compliments and so did the rest of the bridal party. Look no further, if Torie is available - book her! You will love your look!
I cannot say enough great things about Torie! She did my makeup, +8 bridesmaids, and MOB/MOG for my August wedding. She took the time to really understand the look I was going for ...
at the trial and incorporated any feedback/requests into my day-of look. She was one of the best vendors we worked with - responsive, punctual, professional, and accommodating. Everyone was super happy with how their makeup looked and she really listened to what people wanted and executed. Do not hesitate to book her!
I highly recommend booking Torie Conn as your makeup artist!! Not only is she the sweetest person, but she is extremely talented and knowledgeable about all things makeup and skinc...
are. If you are a bride or just looking to look and feel fabulous, hire her immediately. I especially loved that she essentially includes a skincare consultation with the bridal preview. I really felt like I got my money’s worth because she takes the time to talk to you and has you fill out a detailed form to learn your habits, preferences, skin type, etc. and she recommends products based on that workup. Since I followed her advice, my skin and makeup looked flawless for my wedding day and held all night! On top of being so friendly, she is punctual, efficient, flexible, and kind. When my grandmother decided last minute that she wanted her makeup done, Torie didn’t hesitate and made time to fit her in even though I didn’t include her in the numbers in our contract. To me, this meant she went above & beyond. Thank you Torie for helping to make my wedding day amazing!
I cannot rave enough about Torie. She did a phenomenal job on my makeup as well as all of the bridesmaids and mothers. I also had her do my makeup for engagement photos and the r...
ehearsal and I couldn't have been happier with how it all turned out.
But what makes her exceptional is how organized she is and the incredible vibes she brings to the day. Weeks before the wedding, she was incredibly instrumental in getting the day of schedule together. Day of, when things were hectic, she was so positive and calming. From getting ready in the morning to touch ups right before you walk down the aisle, she is the person you want to spend your wedding day with. I will never forget that the Monday before the wedding she sent an email just to check in and share how excited she was for the next weekend. Being a 'pandemic bride', a small thing like this was so meaningful during such a stressful week and is just one example of the warmness she brings. HIGHLY recommend!
I seriously could not have asked for a better person to work with for my wedding day than Torie!!!!! From the very first communication, to the trial, to the big day she was so help...
ful, prompt, professional, and just an overall kind amazing talented person! She got exactly the style I envisioned and was so accommodating to find the perfect look. Her work is absolutely stunning. She was a hug part in making me feel and look beautiful on my wedding day! All of my bridesmaids loved working with Torie, and to the point where my sister in law wants to work with her for her wedding! I can’t recommend Torie enough! I was sooo lucky and so grateful to have Torie on my wedding day!!!
Torie was amazing to work with. I was a bit particular about how I wanted my makeup done- even making changes the week before. I was nervous I wouldn’t look like myself, but Torie ...
made sure I looked like an elevated version of myself without being too overdone. My bridesmaids and mom all loved their makeup, everyone looked natural and gorgeous. Torie was thoughtful and understanding of everyone’s requests throughout the day. She is efficient as well! Loved working with her and hope I can find a reason to work with her again!
Torie was so much fun to with! I am so happy we found her!! I am SO picky about my makeup and she absolutely nailed it. She took the time to really listen to me and figure out what...
I wanted. She also did the makeup for my mom and sister who looked absolutely stunning!! Cannot recommend her enough!!
I got married two weeks ago and Torie did an amazing job! The look was natural and glam wrapped into one. She also did the makeup for my three sisters as well as my mother and moth...
er in law. All looked beautiful! She delivered! She was also very calm, fun and easy to talk to. All around a great experience.
Torie is amazing and I highly recommend her for any Wedding or special event makeup needs. Torrie did my makeup for my June Wedding Reception. My makeup was so well done and lasted...
all night even after our pre-reception outdoor photos on a 90+ degree summer day! I did not feel "overdone" or unlike myself. Torie enhanced my natural look/everyday makeup to the next level. I never felt so beautiful! Torie is very knowledgeable on makeup and skin care products which showed in our conversation and through her work. Everyone commented on how beautiful my makeup was!
I cannot speak more highly of the amazing work Torie did on our wedding day! All of my bridal party felt absolutely beautiful and the makeup held up in the Chicago heat (it was 90 ...
degrees) along with the dancing and drinking that followed. She was professional, charismatic, and truly listened to the preferences and style choices of each client! Torie was just fabulous and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a "elegant" look that helps accentuate all of your natural features!
Truly the best MUA I could have asked for. Beyond her talent, Torie was an absolute joy to have around on the day of, and for my trials. She was just as excited as I was it felt li...
ke, and we worked together to build the perfect look for my wedding day. Great products, and at the end of the day I looked like myself! Not some caked up version of me. 10/10!
Torie was an amazing make up artist for my May wedding. We had our wedding a month ago during covid and we were trying to find someone in the chicago area that would travel with us...
to wisconsin. From the beginning Torie was flexible and easy going. I love her because she is very minimal with her make up and makes it look very natural which was the look I was going for. I don’t wear a lot of make up and she made me look gorgeous and look very natural. She also hung around with us and helped out with touch ups during the pictures before the ceremony to make sure I was all fixed up before the ceremony. I loved having Torie has my make up artist for my wedding!!!
TORIE IS AMAZING! Not only does she do incredible makeup, but she's so nice and fun to work with. She made me look like a "movie star" for my wedding - that's a real description fr...
om one of the guests! And she even gave me lip gloss and blotting papers to touch myself up throughout the night! She's great and I recommend her wholeheartedly.
Outstanding care for bride and bridal party. Came very prepared with separate make up kits per person, sanitizing before going near your face and truly seeing you as a woman and wh...
at makes you feel beautiful. I felt so glamorous as a bride and it stayed on throughout the evening. I will continue to use Torie for any even I need to feel beautiful! 10/10
Torie is incredible! From the moment we first connected she was a pleasure to work with, from helping coordinate a schedule, determining a look for the day, and being flexible wi...
th only a few weeks notice. Day of she arrived ready to go, was super chill and made great conversation and recommendations. From our more natural mothers’ looks, all the way to more glam bridesmaid and bridal makeup, every one was beyond happy with her work! We will definitely reach out to Torie for future events!
Absolutely amazing! She did the makeup for myself, my mom, and maid of honor. We all looked very natural but beautiful and glamorous. Torie has a fantastic personality and easy to ...
talk to and socialize with while getting ready. She is very professional, prepared and took all necessary precautions to be "Covid-friendly" HIGHLY recommend!
Torie is outstanding ! She really takes time to know her Bride/Client. Her and I spend about 30-45 Minutes on a consultation call just to go over basics on my skin care regimen a...
nd what I wanted to look like on my Wedding Day. Upon our trial, which happened to be my engagement photos, Torie made me feel special and safe especially due to the current Covid-19 pandemic. Torie has this amazing attention to detail and every step of the way made me feel comfortable in my own skin. I am so looking forward to spending my wedding day with her. I could not recommend her enough!
Torie was amazing! She took SO many amazing precautions for COVID and still did amazing work!!! I would definitely hire her again :)
Torie not only made me look beautiful on my last minute, mid-pandemic wedding day but she made me feel beautiful, calm, and confident. That feeling was priceless! Thank you so much...
Torie!!
Choosing Torie to do my bridal makeup, along with rest of the ladies in my family, was by far the best decision I ever made. She instantly put us at ease and made us look and fe...
el gorgeous - our make up was flawless! Most amazingly, even though it was rainy and humid the day of my wedding, our makeup stayed put. Torie's skill and professionalism are completely unbeatable. Dedicated, humble, super friendly, tasteful, and outstandingly talented are just some of the words to describe her! Solid 10 out of 5 stars!
I have nothing but amazing things to say about Torie! She has a great demeanor and was a calming presence, reassuring me everything was going to be great (I was always venting abou...
t other wedding tasks!). She is very organized, and all of her products were high quality and clean. She clearly took the time to prepare for our trial and it went flawlessly. She was experimental so I could see how comfortable I felt with some colors and lashes, but understood the look I was going for. After getting to know her and seeing what she could do, I insisted on having her for every event throughout the process, and received compliments every time! While Torie is very professional, she also is very kind and played a big role in helping me feel confident. She is so talented and it was evident when I looked at her portfolio and then saw my photos! I can’t recommend Torie enough. She truly made my entire wedding “season” special. Of the dozens of decisions that come with planning a wedding, I can say with confidence that this one is easy!
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