Weddings Winter 2010 > Brides

About Face Makeup, Inc.

During consultations, makeup artist Noelle Bonham creates a customized look for each bride and provides instruction on how to keep makeup and hair in place until the end of the reception. Bonham also offers airbrush tans and foundation coverage to hide skin flaws and tattoos. From $400.

Amanda Shackleton

It’s one-stop shopping with Shackleton, who offers both hair and makeup services. Her natural technique ensures that brides look as effortless in person as they do in photos. Trials start at $125 for hair or makeup and $175 for both; day-of hair and makeup is $500; each additional person is $250.

Cheek to Chic

Makeup pro Raychel Wade works closely with brides on what she calls the "You on Your Best Day" package (three-person minimum, including the bride, from $700). Each additional person is $150. She also offers application lessons (from $225).

Christan Burran

Burran’s high-fashion work has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar and Rolling Stone, but she’s happy to work on whatever look suits the bride. On the big day, Burran soothes the bridal party with aromatherapy face massages. Trials are $250, the bride’s makeup is $500, and each additional person is $250.

Dominique Salon

The bridal package ($500) offers unlimited styling by Dominique de Anfrasio for however many people will fit into a three-hour time frame. The same goes for makeup. For the bride alone, it’s $300 for hair and $300 for makeup.

Eve Pearl

A five-time Emmy Award-winning makeup artist, Pearl specializes in gorgeous, organic looks. A trial is $250 ($100 of which goes toward the wedding-day makeup), and on-site application for three people is $1,200. Pearl will do the rest of the bridal party for $250 each.

Francesca Maniace

Maniace is committed to clean, precise looks that won’t go out of style, and her airbrush technique ensures that the makeup will stay in place all day. A trial is $225; wedding-day application for the bride is $500, and from $200 per person for the bridal party ($175 for more than three people).

James Boehmer

Although high-fashion looks are Nars artist Boehmer’s specialty, he’s equally skilled at mainstream wedding-ready makeup. Consultations start at $200.

Jessica Liebeskind Make-up Artistry

Brides won’t find an abundance of false lashes in this makeup-artist’s kit. Liebeskind (a Fashion Week regular at Reem Acra, Badgley Mischka, and Amsale) likes to keep things practical, natural, and timeless. To make sure her subtle aesthetic clicks with her client’s, she suggests booking a "chemistry trial" ($250). Wedding-day application from $1,000.

Jill Harth Beauty and Cosmetics

Jill Harth has spent the past decade creating customized wedding looks, and has worked with more than a thousand brides. Her combination of airbrush techniques and high-definition makeup can transform even the most beleaguered complexion. A two-hour trial application is $200. Wedding-day rates start at $395 for the bride and $150 for each additional client.

Keri Berman

Berman, a wedding veteran, is renowned for her friendly professionalism as well as her contouring and highlighting prowess. Consultations are $250. Wedding-day makeup for the bride and one other person by Berman is $1,000 (other stylists are $700); each additional person is $200.

Kimara Ahnert Makeup and Skincare Studio

Ahnert’s luxe studio is perennially booked, so it’s best to make appointments early—three to six months in advance. In-studio trials are $175 with a staff member and $200 with Ahnert. On-location work starts at $700, or $1,000 for Ahnert herself; there is a three-person minimum.

Kim Do

This pro focuses on flawless, luminous skin. Do likes to schedule trials ($250) three to six months in advance and will travel to make up the bride on her wedding day ($425, plus travel fee).

Laura Geller Makeup Studio

In her sleek Upper East Side studio, Geller matches brides-to-be with her team of veteran makeup artists based on personality compatibility; an in-house wedding coordinator arranges appointments. Trials are $125; day-of application is $300. Brides can arrange for an artist to be on hand for touch-ups ($150 an hour).

Lea Siegel

In an in-depth consultation session, this on-the-go makeup artist will collaborate with the bride to craft a look that will last for hours and photograph well ($250). Wedding-day makeup starts at $500; each additional person is $150.

Lori Hamlin Inc.

Working out of her Soho studio, Hamlin applies more than 120 synthetic lashes one by one—$750 for the first application; $250 for the relash. For wedding-day makeup with Hamlin, prices start at $1,500 for a half day; a consultation and trial is $350.

Lorin Cole

With more than 25 years of experience, former Vogue model Cole turns out fresh, flawless faces and shares personalized makeup tricks to try at home. Trials are $200. Wedding-day makeup application for the bride and two others is $1,000.

Make-up by Anabelle Laguardia

This Laura Geller alum is known for her eye contouring (the secret is individual lash applications) and her serenity in the midst of nuptial chaos. She also does airbrushing. Consultations are $100 per person. Day-of makeup is $250 for the bride; each additional person is $100.

Meredith Carre

This certified aesthetician is happy to help brides with a skin-clearing treatment or waxing regimen, and her light makeup application keeps skin from feeling layered or heavy. Trials cost $50. She will travel anywhere for on-site applications ($225 for the bride; $150 for each bridesmaid). For an additional fee, she’ll stay through the ceremony for touch-ups.

Piera Canu

This Italian makeup artist, who has worked with many top fashion magazines, is known for bringing luminous looks to her clients’ faces with a soft and natural base. Packages, which include the bride and two others, start at $800; trials $200.

Robin Narvaez at Salon Eliut Rivera

For the bride who craves control, Narvaez is the perfect safety net. During the recommended wedding trial ($160), clients learn to apply makeup and receive personalized shopping lists; an expert eyebrow-plucking costs $75. On-site makeup is $200 per hour.

Sally Duvall

As the former assistant to the late great Kevyn Aucoin, Duvall is known for creating sophisticated looks using minimal makeup. Wedding-day makeup is $275 for the bride and $95 for each additional person. For groups of four or more, it’s $225 for the bride and $85 for others; or Duvall can make up parties of up to twelve people for $1,000 (ten hours).

Sandy Linter at Rita Hazan Salon

Linter has a high-reaching reputation in this city and abroad—she did Elizabeth Hurley’s wedding in London. After a $350 trial session, she charges $500 for the bride’s makeup in the salon (on-location prices upon request).

Sheryl Eriksson

For a camera-ready, bridal-magazine look (her work has appeared in Martha Stewart Weddings, among others), clients pay Tribeca-based Eriksson $300 per hour. She will also travel (prices upon request).

Stephanie Barr

One of New York’s airbrush-technique pioneers, Barr is a master of the form. Plus, she’ll travel for on-site applications. Consultations are $250 ($100 goes toward day-of services); a combination of airbrush and traditional applications is $450 for the bride, and $150 for each additional person.

Three Custom Color Specialists

For makeup that’s hand-blended to match any skin tone, brides count on Three Custom Color Specialists. A trial and consultation for the bride costs $125 ($85 for each additional person; products are extra). On-site applications start at $350 ($125 for each additional person).

Trish McEvoy

DIY brides come to McEvoy’s studio for an hour-long makeup lesson ($450 for McEvoy; $300 for a staff artist) and leave with detailed instructions and a full makeup kit. For those seeking a pro, a consultation and trial with one of their makeup artists is $125—$50 of which is redeemable in products. Day-of prices upon request.

From the Winter 2010 New York Wedding Guide