Michelle did an incredible job on my bridal look, she truly delivered exactly what I envisioned. She even stayed to transform my makeup into a darker look after the ceremony, which I appreciated so much. Her airbrush foundation was flawless (and not something you find everywhere these days), and it made a huge difference, it felt like I was getting a level of expertise I couldn't have achieved on my own. I felt amazing and confident all day thanks to Michelle's work. I would absolutely recommend her to any bride looking for someone talented, reliable, and detail-oriented. read more

Michelle was a perfect addition to the Getting Ready crew on the day of my wedding! Michelle is an amazingly calm presence yet is also incredibly skilled at what she does. I can't emphasize how important her calm presence was on a day that is crazed and busy. I did a makeup trial with her a few months before the wedding and Michelle got exactly the vibe/look that I wanted! Throughout the whole process, from initial email to the big day, Michelle was also incredibly responsive and always emailed back within hours. She was so easy and lovely to work with and I recommend her with flying colors! read more

Michelle is a gift to a wedding. She is so professional, knowledgeable and truly a personality that fits in anywhere. I reached out to Michelle about a week before my wedding to see if she was available to do a trial and for our wedding. She was and it was a fairy tale from there! We were having a small intimate wedding with no bridal party but I wanted my family and closer friends to have make up for the photos (about 6 people). Michelle was very responsive and a breath of fresh air she is professional, knowledgeable and experienced. She brings calm efficiency and teamwork to a wedding day. I wanted a mellow and calm experience with family and friends. Michelle fit in so well with the hair dresser, photographer and most importantly she put the family matriarchs at ease that they would look lovely for the photos and day. Michelle took her time and listened to what each person would like for make up. She made everyone feel heard and no one feel overdone which was very important. Michelle is able to work with folks of every skin tone which was important to me so that everyone was included and looked their beautiful. She had products which worked even on the most sensitive skinned people. She has a whole kit that is very thoroughly stocked and was very prepared for the wedding day. She arrived a few minutes early to set up and had laid out a time table for me to communicate to my family as to who was getting their make up done at what time. She coordinated this with the photographer's timetable which was very helpful! My make up was perfect for the full day including photos which was about 12 hours total. I did not have anything that needed any touch ups the whole night including after a lot of dancing. From the make up trial onward, I knew Michelle would be a great fit. She nailed the make up look first time on the trial. She also advised of a few specific items before the wedding to prepare my face as my sensitive skin was a bit dry and off. Her suggestions worked very well! Michelle is the person to use if you are looking for a calm team player who creates wedding day make up that amplifies one's natural beauty and coloring for photos. I would highly recommend her not only for weddings but for other events surrounding your wedding or even having her teach you a make up tutorial. She is very knowledgeable and just a great person to be around! read more

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Michelle was an exceptional makeup artist for my wedding! Not only did she do a lovely job with my bridal makeup (which lasted all night) she crushed it with my giant wedding party. Aside from makeup, she became a huge source of calm throughout the wedding. Not only did she make sure my makeup was good to go, she helped me with my tiara, veil, and entrance, even chasing a random loose dog down the aisle when a non guest let them off the leash near by. I couldn't be more grateful to Michelle! And in the wedding photos you can really tell the makeup was high quality. Me and all of my bridesmaids were thrilled. You can't pick a better makeup artist for your day! read more

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Firstly, Michelle is an exceptionally talented makeup artist! I've seen her editorial work and was delighted to find out she did bridal makeup as well. From the trial to the actual day Michelle was professional with a delicate and talented hand. I remember the trial day was a rainy gray spring-summer day. I wanted a much bolder look on that day (Deep red lips with marroon accented eyeshadow and winged eye liner) and I loved it! The look lasted from day to night, even enduring a dinner out with a flash storm. I ended up changing my mind last minute with my makeup look, wanting to go a more traditional 30s/40s vibe, and when I reached out to Michelle she was A-OK with the change. (Thank you!) From the initial request to the wedding day, her communication was on point, even when mine was not. I forgot to mention that one of my bridesmaids is immunocompromised but she had a mask on hand! (Thank you thank you!) She worked on myself and 2 bridesmaids in a small nyc hotel suite with not enough surfaces but she made it work! She is so easy to talk to and such a calming presence; she was a wonderful additional to our getting ready crew. I don't know what magic she used but my makeup lasted the entire day, through multiple crying and laugh crying sessions and eating and drinking, and I have the pictures to prove it! I would recommend Michelle to anyone in a heartbeat! read more

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Michelle was the best for my wedding day. She created just what I wanted..a very natural glam look and accentuated my eyes without looking too made up or cakey. She made me feel very natural and beautiful in my own skin. We got married on an unusually warm and foggy mid-dec day and the makeup lasted all day. I am very picky about my make-up and it took me 3 different makeup artists before I stumbled upon this gem. Thanks for taking part in our special day Michelle! I will def be using her for other special occasions. FYI - I don't have any before and after photos but here are a few to give you an idea of her great work in photos. read more

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Michelle is a pro -- she's worked for years with some of the biggest names in fashion --and it shows: she's a calming presence, a clear and proactive communicator, flexible and accommodating, and she sent me (and my sister) off to my wedding with subtle, beautiful makeup that didn't budge all night. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of bridal or other event makeup. read more

Michelle swooped into my life after a previously-booked makeup artist canceled on my wedding last minute--a wedding nightmare turned wedding gift as it let me to meeting Michelle. From our first phone call, I knew I would be able to trust her Michelle with my special day: she is not only a wonderful, warm person with incredible communication and organization, but she is also a true artist when it comes to makeup. She is intuitive yet precise, and was able to balance a finished, photo-ready look with one that is made me still feel natural, and most importantly--the "best" me. She's also a wonderful conversationalist and made me feel so comfortable from my trial to my wedding day. Working with Michelle was one of the highlights of my whole wedding experience and I am truly so grateful! read more

Michelle was hired by my daughter the bride. She was on time, very professional and flexible. She worked on 6 ladies ages 30 to 66 and we all looked great and were happy. I loved the spray foundation she applied, even tho I NEVER wear foundation. She started on me at 9am and I still looked great at 10pm. And believe me as the MoB, I tried to cry it off!! Since then I have tried her recommendations for a curly hair stylist (Devachan -UWS, love Mia!), facial moisturizer (Hydrating Facial Moisturizer by b3balm), and mascara (Falsies by Maybelline). Every recommendation has been wonderful. I cannot recommend her highly enough to help make your special day even better! Thanks Michelle. read more

Bridal Beauty By Michelle - Makeup Artists Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Michelle was amazing! When I first met her for the makeup trial, she was very attentive and really listened to what I wanted. She asked a lot of questions and was extremely professional - giving me suggestions and making sure the outcome was what I wanted. On the wedding day, everyone's makeup was perfect and also matched their individual styles. She focused on giving each person what they wanted and executed it perfectly. The whole group was thrilled and looked beautiful. For me, one of my biggest concerns was having the makeup look "fresh" for the entire day, which it did. I could not have been more pleased. On top of that, Michelle brought a really positive and calming energy to the room on my wedding day. She was so friendly and engaging and really put everyone at ease. Especially me! I would love to work with Michelle again, and cannot recommend her enough! read more

As soon as I found Michelle I knew she would be the exact person I needed to complete my wedding look! Her knowledge and mastery of her craft was remarkable. Not only was my makeup phenomenal but the whole experience was a dream come true! The ease of her professionalism and her great energy was a joy! It was a great pleasure to have Michelle help me on my special day, forever grateful. read more

I hired Michelle to do my hair and makeup for my wedding and she was simply amazing. Not only was the end result stunning, she was so sweet, professional and easy to talk to. Overall, it was a great experience - she had such a calming presence throughout the whole process. I wanted my makeup to be natural and understated, and she really listened. I received a ton of compliments and the makeup photographed beautifully. Both my hair and makeup lasted all day, even though the weather was terrible. She was also incredibly responsive throughout the booking process which made coordinating the day very easy. I cannot recommend Michelle enough, she is simply the best! read more

It was an absolute pleasure having Michelle as my wedding make makeup artist. As a makeup artist myself, I wanted to relax and be pampered for a change. I knew I might be stressed out and just wanted to enjoy that time with my family. I absolutely love Michelle's aesthetic and knew she would be a great fit to achieve my wedding day look. My skin looked flawless and my make up stayed on all day! Not one touch up! Even my red lips stayed on! My mom looked amazing as well! I highly recommend Michelle. She is truly a professional and master of her craft! read more

I felt so confident at my wedding with Michelle's makeup! I rarely wear any makeup, so I was nervous that "wedding makeup" would feel too unnatural for me. I showed Michelle pictures of the look that I liked and she executed it perfectly. The airbrushed foundation was flawless, and my lashes looked great with a few individual lash extensions. She also picked an ideal lip color and added a touch of shimmer on my eyes. Michelle was more than willing to make any adjustments I wanted, but ultimately I decided her first attempt was perfect for me. I felt and looked like myself, just upgraded! The makeup held up all day and wasn't difficult to remove at night. read more

I recently had the good fortune of meeting Michelle and having her work her magic on my face for a photoshoot. Michelle did a great job of listening to my preferences (e.g., heavy on the eyeliner, light on the lips) and was super friendly throughout, despite her having many many faces to do that day. I am not at all a spa/pampering person, so being worked on in this way tends to make me uncomfortable, but Michelle put me totally at ease. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for your wedding or other special occasion. Thanks again, Michelle! read more

Michelle has an eye for bringing out the best in a person. She has a keen sense of style and flawless execution. That's why I wouldn't have left my face in the hands of anyone else on my wedding day. Michelle takes her job extremely seriously and is a true professional. She keeps up on the latest looks and techniques, and continually builds on her expertise. Most brides fear that their trial make-up application will not be the same look on their wedding day, but Michelle takes copious notes and understands the importance on following through on what the bride approved. What I appreciated most was Michelle's ability to translate my vision into a "wow" moment. I looked stunning, felt confident and now have amazing photos to last a lifetime. I would recommend Michelle in a heartbeat. She is the perfect blend of runway style and personal touch. read more

Michelle did my makeup for my wedding and did a spectacular job. Not only is she sweet and easy to work with, but she is a consummate professional. We did a trial, which offered peace of mind for both of us before the big day. Michelle listened closely to what I wanted and made sure I was happy with the final result. In the end, my makeup looked lovely and was exactly what wanted--natural, but bringing out my best features with a bit of color. Michelle recommended using individual false lashes and even though I had some reservations, even my own mother and my highly experienced hair stylist couldn't tell whether they were my own lashes or fake. Most importantly, I feel like I will look back at my wedding pictures and I will think that I look like myself. I highly recommend Michelle! read more

Michelle was absolutely fantastic for our big day. She did makeup for me (the bride), my mom and my sister and was phenomenal. We all loved our makeup, my sister loved hers so much she had to be talked in to washing her face at the end of the night - she didn't want to take it off! Michelle's expertise made it so I looked natural while I was also done up and photo ready. She was prompt, communicative, organized and an absolute professional. I whole heartedly recommend her for your wedding!!! read more

Michelle was an absolute dream! Michelle did my bridal makeup as well as makeup for my mother, grandmother, and a friend on the day of the wedding. I asked Michelle for a more natural look that still made me feel beautiful (and that would cover my problem skin areas), and what she did was flawless. She knew exactly what I was looking for and delivered it perfectly; it was by far the best I have ever felt with makeup on. Michelle is clearly an expert at her craft and uses quality products, because I got tons of compliments and the makeup stayed on all day and night even though it was 80 degrees and humid! My mom and grandmother also loved their makeup and looked amazing. I also really, really enjoyed having Michelle present on the morning of the wedding. Michelle is incredibly sweet and has the best calming presence. She was so kind to my family and friends -- my 95 year old grandmother was even comfortable enough with Michelle to try airbrush makeup for the first time ever! By the end of the morning, Michelle felt like part of the family. Michelle was also on time, communicative, and professional from our first contact. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Michelle -- she is the best!! read more

If you are looking for a makeup artist for your special event, look no further. I had the pleasure of working with Michelle for my wedding. She is absolutely fabulous and I highly recommended her services to anyone looking for a makeup artist on their wedding day/special event. I don't typically wear a lot of makeup, and I was going for a more "natural" look for my wedding. Prior to finding Michelle I had gone through several different trials with other makeup artists and explained this to them, but the end result was never quite what I was looking for. Michelle 100% got it. Her work made me feel like myself, but just a bit more "glamorous." She also did my mother and sister's makeup, and they loved her as well. Furthermore, Michelle was highly professional but also so much fun to work with! She made me feel at ease throughout the entire process. She was always on time, quick to respond to emails, and most certainly is a master at her craft. Highly recommend her!! read more

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I am beyond thrilled that I found Michelle to do the makeup for my wedding! Not only is she a skilled artist, but she is an incredibly nice person and was a pleasure to work with. She was sensitive to Covid safety during both the trial and on the day of the wedding, and she provided exactly the look I wanted. I went to a trial with another makeup artist before finding Michelle and, as someone who rarely wears much makeup, it was way too much, even for my wedding day. Michelle understood that I wanted something more natural -- to look like myself, but better -- and I got just that. Moreover, I got married on an incredibly hot day in August, and my makeup lasted through the ceremony, sweaty outdoor pictures, and a TON of dancing. I looked just as flawless in the 11pm pictures as I did in the pictures from the ceremony 8 hours earlier. I honestly cannot recommend Michelle more highly. If I ever have an excuse to get my makeup professionally done again, Michelle will be my only call! read more

I found Michelle through my wedding hair stylist (Stacy Pitt from Styles on B) and she was fantastic! I wear almost no makuep on a daily basis (just cover up to cover the circles under my eyes and a tiny bit of blush) and was terrified of not looking like myself at my wedding. I wanted to wear makeup but I really didn't want to look overly made up (especially since I was getting married on an August afternoon, so it would be light out for much of the wedding). Yes, a lot of brides say this, and yes, a lot of makeup artists claim they can achieve a natural look, but I found that to not really be the case (I had trials with two other artists before finding Michelle). Michelle really delivered! Her air brushing is flawless and she made my skin look amazing. I found that other makeup artists wanted to cover my freckles and the porcelain look just didn't look like me. Michelle was able to make my skin look great without hiding the freckles. After my first trial I requested some tweaks to my eye makeup and she was more than happy to make them on the day of the wedding. She was fun to have around while we got ready that morning and the makeup held up all day. Although I wanted a very subtle look, my mom and sister wanted more makeup and she did a fabulous job on them as well. We all got so many compliments. We couldn't have been happier! Thanks so much, Michelle. You really helped me to feel beautiful on my wedding day! read more

I was so lucky to win a makeup trial by Michelle for my wedding. She is extremely professional and comes with an amazing array of tools and supplies, anything you could possibly need to look beautful. Her work is just amazing and she understood exactly what I was looking for in bridal makeup. I can highly recommend Michelle! read more

We loved Michelle! She did my makeup on my wedding day in July and also for my mother, mother in law, and sister in law. We were so happy with the results... everyone felt glamorous but not over the top or uncomfortable. Michelle has an easy going attitude which is helpful in the hours before the ceremony! The makeup lasted all day/night. I recommend doing the trial with her too because you get a sense of what you like and what you want to tweak. read more

Michelle did my makeup recently for my engagement shoot, and made me look better than I ever have! It was my first time having my makeup done by a professional, and she did a great job making me feel at-ease and comfortable. Michelle was a great communicator in the days leading up to the shoot, and listened to what I wanted the day-of. She brought out my eyes, made my skin look glowey and flawless, and just overall made me look like the best version of me - and on a hot, incredibly humid day to boot! The amazing job she did helped me feel super confident in front of the camera. I recommend her highly! read more

I recently had a big stage performance for which it was important for me to look my very best -- and Michelle not only made me a more gorgeous version of myself, but I felt like a queen for a day (and night -- this was a long event!). Despite the fact that the event lasted many many hours, my make-up stayed fresh and beautiful all evening. It still looked so great when I got home at 2 a.m. that I was sad to have to remove it before going to bed. Michelle is very knowledgable about her craft and is prompt, reliable, and completely professional -- all while also managing to be warm, friendly, and able to make me feel totally at ease. She listened to my preferences for a smoky eye and a more natural lip and really delivered a face that looked gorgeous and polished enough for the stage without managing to be overwrought and/or over-the-top. That's an almost impossible balance to strike. But she struck it. Perfectly. I would definitely recommend booking Michelle as your go-to Make-Up Artist for any special occasion, be it your wedding day, a photo shoot, a performance, or just a special evening out when you really want to feel like a star. My only complaint is that I can't have her do my make-up everyday! ;) read more

Michelle is not only as professional as they come but a true sweetheart to boot! My bridesmaids are still raving about how much they loved their makeup for my December wedding and I had so many compliments from friends throughout our big day. As if the end result weren't enough, Michelle was so easy to work with and her calm efficiency throughout the morning helped to calm my jitters. A real diamond in the rough, I'd highly recommend Michelle to anyone needing bridal beauty. Thanks, Michelle!! read more

Michelle Coursey gets my highest endorsement. She did my makeup for my wedding in Brooklyn in August and my entire experience with her was excellent. Michelle knows her stuff through and through. She is also sensitive, calm, and a very skilled listener. At my trial it quickly became clear to me that she would be able to deliver on whatever I requested. By talking to me about my dress and the feel of the wedding, she was able to help me identify a look that fit. She asked insightful questions and was able to help guide me to the natural, fresh look that I wanted. I looked just like myself, but more polished, rested and bright. I was grateful to have Michelle with me on my wedding day. Getting ready as the bride was a bit nerve racking. Her exceptional skill and her steady disposition were totally calming to me. Also, the wedding involved a lot of humidity, rain and sweaty dancing. My makeup stayed put without looking heavy the entire night; a marvel. It also photographed beautifully. Notably, Michelle was a better value than many other artists of her caliber who I considered, and was absolutely worth the expense. Hiring her gave me peace of mind that my makeup would be beautiful and stay that way on a day where peace on mind mattered. I am lucky to have found her. read more

Makeup was one of the easiest parts of the wedding with Michelle. I was looking for a natural but beautiful look and she made me look wonderful. In addition my mother had fallen a week before the wedding and had stitches in her chin, but with Michelle's airbrush technique no one could see a thing. I'd recommend her to any bride. read more

Michelle was amazing. I don't usually wear a lot of make up, and I was looking for a natural look for my wedding that would be easy to wear but still really pop in the photos. Michelle was easy to work with (my mom said she really appreciated Michelle's calming presence while we were getting ready), and she really helped me achieve my desired look. My make up stayed on all afternoon and evening (from ~12pm application until I took it off at 2am), surviving both tears during the ceremony and some pretty intense dancing during the reception. And everything came off clean when I removed it at the end of the evening. Thanks, Michelle! read more

She did a beautiful job at my trial (which I then went to my engagement photo shoot wearing the gorgeous makeup) and a truly wonderful job at our wedding. She is kind and friendly and had a great, calm vibe on the day. I felt beautiful and special and never doubted that I wouldn't look like myself but a more glamorous version of myself. My mom made the mistake of asking for a smoky eye, which she ended up not liking because that's not her personal style, and I wish Michelle had tried to adjust her eye makeup when she realized that she didn't like it, but I'm also not sure that my mom really stated what she wanted and can understand that it was likely a miscommunication. That was the only hiccup. So tell your mothers to be clear about what they want! Overall, the makeup was lovely and lasted all night even after dancing on a warm June day. I highly recommend! read more

There really aren't words to describe the quality of work Michelle does. Michelle did my makeup (and my mother's) for my wedding a few weeks ago. Both she and I looked amazing. Michelle was efficient with our time and did such an extraordinary job! I had seen her portfolio of other professional work on her website and was astounded, but I could not believe I could be translated into that same PROFESSIONAL level of skill for my own wedding. She brought all of her own supplies and materials and just got it done! I was impressed at how she was able to apply the perfect amount to last the day and look so well in photographs. My makeup was accommodating to real life and the pictures. Everyone should be lucky enough to have Michelle for makeup! read more

Michelle was a dream to work with! I remember seeing her work on a blog, and I knew I wanted her to do my makeup for my wedding. Michelle far exceeded my high expectations. I did a trial with her for my engagement shoot, and she really understood the look I was trying to achieve. On my wedding day, Michelle showed up early with her assistant and they were spectacular. I've never felt as beautiful as I did on my wedding day. I truly felt like the most beautiful and glamorous version of my myself, which is exactly what I wanted. She was so easy to work with and my mom, grandma, bridesmaids, and flower girls all looked stunning. We even finished getting ready ahead of schedule! I felt so calm as she was doing my makeup, which is a real testament to her awesome demeanor. Michelle really knows how to bring out the best in everyone, and I'd hire her all over again (and maybe I will if I ever have a nice event to go to). I cannot say enough positive things about Michelle, and I wish she could do my makeup everyday!! read more