Owen K
*Writing a wedding review from my husband's account :)* I dreaded picking a hair and makeup artist for my wedding and as someone who rarely wears makeup, I had no idea where to start. I delayed and delayed, which led me to a bit of a time crunch. Thankfully, Michael Fels Beauty was available and one of the best choices I made for my wedding. From the very beginning, Michael made me feel completely at ease. During my consult, he asked what my worries were right away, really listened, and then put a clear plan in place to address them. That level of care and professionalism immediately gave me confidence that I was in the right hands. He also gave a real take on how many artists I would need for the number of people I wanted services for, whereas it felt like some other places I contacted were trying to sell me when they may not have enough people to get the job done right. My makeup artist was Suzanne, and she was absolutely wonderful. I was nervous about my makeup looking cakey or flaky, especially because I normally don’t wear skin makeup and I’ve honestly never liked how it’s looked on me in the past when I've been in weddings. At my trial, I was genuinely blown away. My skin looked glowy, fresh, and natural, exactly what I had hoped for but didn’t think was possible for me. I even wore the makeup for my bridal shower in 30-degree heat and it held up beautifully all day, which felt like a miracle. On the wedding day, it was just as perfect. My makeup looked amazing from start to finish, photographed beautifully, and still felt like me. Suzanne was also so kind, genuine, and calming to be around. It was a pleasure talking with her at my trial and on wedding morning. My hair was done by Jiya, and she was every bit as kind and talented as Suzanne. She was so warm, down to earth, and easy to be with, and she absolutely nailed the look! The trial was a super helpful experience and well worth the money because it let me see what I liked and what I wanted tweaked, without any pressure. After the trial, Michael did a great job soliciting feedback and making sure every detail was noted so that on the wedding day everything would be perfect. I appreciated how seamlessly the team integrated my feedback. There was no awkwardness, no resistance, just a clear goal of getting everything exactly how I wanted it. On the wedding day, I truly loved my hair and makeup. Everything was perfect. The team was also amazing with my friends and family members. Everyone felt comfortable and happy. The results were consistently natural and pretty without being over the top. They were efficient and organized, and with the help of an additional artist who kept things moving, we were all ready on time without feeling rushed. If you’re looking for a bridal hair and makeup team that is incredibly talented, professional, and genuinely caring, I can’t recommend Michael Fels Bridal enough! Thank you!! -Emily
