Lina, April, and Alex took amazing care of me & my bridal party and made us all look absolutely stunning! They are both professional and super fun - we had a blast playing music and getting ready together. They were also super generous and provided services for ladies who hadn't signed up for any, which they definitely were not obligated to do. They are truly talented artists and wonderful humans. Their services are well worth the price and I cannot thank them enough for making us all look and feel beautiful on my wedding day read more

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I had a February 2022 wedding and honestly one of the best parts of the day was getting ready with my gals -- Desiree & April. Truly, could not have asked for better pros to help me, my bridesmaids and my family (a group of 11) get ready for the big day -- making every single person look absolutely stunning. They were very professional and adaptable to everyone's different needs and requests -- from those that had a very specific vision / look to others who had zero ideas or wanted something more minimal / natural -- and did touchups before we left to make sure everything looked fresh. And then there was me who completely switched things up from what we did during the trial, but they still managed to create the exact look I was going for. Their client portal system is also super easy to manage everything (e.g., contract, timeline, billing, etc.) -- and was helpful in making sure that we were all on the same page. They were incredibly responsive and punctual -- and overall just a joy to hang out with. 5/5, 10/10 -- 100% recommend hiring these ladies -- If only I had more excuses to work with them more often :) read more

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D+A Bridal is the best beauty team any bride could ask for! I don't know what I would do without Desiree or April. A week out from my engagement shoot, I needed my color touched up, and I couldn't get in with my regular hair stylist. By chance, I asked if April also does color, and my prayers were answered. April's salon just had its grand opening and had a spot for me to fix my color just in time for my engagement photos! YAY!!!! The days leading up to my wedding April became my new lady, and I love her! She got my style, and when I showed her what I wanted for my wedding day, she simply said, "oh! I got you!" and she did! Desiree is equally amazing! I am the type of person that doesn't like to wear heavy makeup or heavy lashes, and when I was chatting with Desiree explaining the look I wanted for the engagement shoot, she also got me! She simply said, "I don't like that either!" The one part about Desiree and April that I also appreciated was as the days came closer to the wedding, I had more people to include for hair and makeup. I didn't have a large bridal party, but at the last minute, my mom and mother-in-law wanted their hair done, and D+A said, "absolutely no problem!" As I opened with, D+A are the perfect bridal beauty team! They go with the flow and made everyone feel special and look beautiful!!! D+A are the best out there! No need to look any further! read more

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I don't think I can ever thank April and Desiree enough for all they have done and for how gorgeous they made me look/feel on my wedding day. My wedding was originally in 2020 but because of the pandemic, I had to reschedule the wedding to 2021 and push back the trial. They were so easy to work with and easy to communicate with. After my trial with them, I went home and told my husband that I have serious Megan Fox vibes (because she does her hair like that a lot). I felt like had so much confidence because of my hair and make-up, I made him take me out that night. Can't let a good look go to waste! I got the same feeling on my wedding day and I love love love the look so much. They made my wedding day so much fun. They are super fun and easy to talk to and they make sure you feel comfortable. All the girls on my bridal party had a blast with D+A and they loved their looks. D+A knew exactly what I was looking for and I still can't get over how amazing my hair turned out! I was really happy that my hair and make-up lasted all night! Even after a bunch of dancing and jumping! And believe me there was a lot of dancing and jumping that night. I highly recommend D+A for any events, big or small. My sister will hopefully be getting married in the next year or two and I am gonna for sure push her to use D+A Bridal. I would love to work with them again. I am so so happy with D+A Bridal. You will regret if you don't book with them! read more

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Talk about a last minute find! I scrambled after doing a trial with another vendor, in which I did not like the outcome. About 3 weeks before the wedding, I found D+A bridal online. Dez got back to me so quickly and scheduled a zoom call to meet and discuss my vision. I felt comfortable after talking to her and seeing her work. We didn't even book a trial! I just trusted her judgment and she really understood what I needed. I felt beautiful and myself - glammed up! She was the perfect artist for me. Dez is also very responsive and communicative throughout the process. She is an amazing person too! Book her for your wedding or any glam sessions you need! read more

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Oh goodness okay -- 10/10 recommend their services! Originally, I was not going to have any professional hair and makeup done for my wedding until my girlfriends encouraged me to. This means I reached out to D+A like 2 weeks before my wedding. Compared to other hair and makeup businesses I reached out to, I felt the price for my mom and I to have both hair and makeup done (+trial and travel included), was hands down the most reasonable, so I decided heck ya let's do it. From the start, communication was prompt and reassuring (given my late inquiry!). I had the absolute pleasure of working with Angelina (Lina) and wow wow wow she is AWESOME. Hair and makeup trial -- After completing my first payment, this was scheduled immediately and you best believe I made myself available to attend! Prior to the appointment I was given Lina's number to communicate with her (as a normally anxious person this helped my need to know what's going to happen/happening at all times, plus she was very responsive!). The trial included Lina being an absolute, hilarious gem who beat my lacking face into something I never thought possible. She listened to me and followed my inspiration photos beautifully. She also recommended so many products and shades based on my skin tone and type, which my mom and I absolutely loved and appreciated! Needless to say, Lina had me leaving the trial feeling much more confident in myself and for my big day!! Wedding day -- Lina showed up before I did at the venue! Which, again, was perfect for someone anxious like me (wedding day nerves aside). She was ready to go! Played great tunes, had an impressive setup, worked through my nerves/inability to keep still while having makeup applied, and just really set the tone for my day. I felt completely transformed in the best way possible. After my hair and makeup were done, she started working on my mom. I had never seen my mom so appreciative and in awe of her own makeup until that day. She looked beautiful, and I am so grateful to Lina for showing her that. Once both our hair and makeup were done, she then proceeded to do touch ups on me where necessary (I had eaten a sandwich etc). The whole time she balanced being hilarious, social, and professional. Again, she truly is a gem. I hope this helps anyone else who's looking for bridal hair and makeup for their wedding day. I 100% felt and still feel so grateful to have chosen D+A's services, especially considering how late I reached out to book! Thank you ladies so so much for everything! Both my mom and I felt like complete baddies!!! read more

Desiree and April did an amazing job!! I was hesitant about not doing a trial but they asked for reference pics and exceeded my expectations. I felt so beautiful the day of my elopement and I cannot thank them enough for doing such a great job read more

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I hired Desiree and April for my wedding and WOW did I make the correct choice. First and foremost, their skills with hair and makeup are incredible. I had hair and makeup done for my bridal party, my mom, my husband's mom, and myself. I told everyone that they could decide what they wanted to do with their hair and makeup so everyone had different hair styles and makeup that they wanted. Both Desiree and April executed their preferences perfectly. I had also decided to change my up-do slightly from what we had done at my trial and it looked perfect. It was a long day, starting at 8am and Desiree and April were such a joy to have during my wedding morning. They are so personable and we all got along so well. I was super anxious and they made the whole morning as enjoyable as possible. I cannot recommend them enough! read more

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Dez and her team are so great to work with! I originally met Dez when she did the makeup for my cousin's wedding and knew I had to book her for mine as well. Fast forward YEARS, my bridesmaids and I finally got to get ready with DA Bridal for our Sonoma wedding in August 2021. We had some last min changes to our glam squad the week of and Dez handled everything so professionally and efficiently. Our day-of looks all turned out so well and her assistants were great. We'd been in touch for a long time about the hotel's set up, logistics with our large group (didn't want to start TOO early!), desired looks/vibes for hair and makeup, etc. and it all came to fruition beautifully (even without a trial! Perhaps risky, but I didn't live in-state by the time our postponed date came around, and it all worked out just fine). So grateful for Desiree and her team and highly recommend her and DA for any beauty needs for your events in the greater SF area. read more

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Lock Dez and April in to be your beauty squad for your wedding. They're amazing! These gals are talented, flexible, and fun to be around. Everyone they touched looked fantastic and they were a fun addition to the wedding morning festivities. I appreciated that April was open about the pros/cons of my original hair plan to help me make a better choice. Also, she got my very straight hair to hold curl for days - not easy! Dez changed things up post-trial based on my feedback. Turns out what I originally asked for looked better on the model than on me! The changes she made day-of were perfection. I felt so confident and beautiful. I recommend the first look package where they stay later for touch ups. I also booked them for my engagement photos last year and they nailed that too! I couldn't be happier, thanks to you both! read more

I have nothing but great things to say about Desiree and April. They are the cutest. They are so sweet and amazing at what they do, and they make it very easy to communicate with them during the planning process. I felt like a princess on my wedding day. read more

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April and Angelina really came through for me when I was frantically planning my September 2020 wedding during the pandemic. D+A were gracious about my super-quick timeframe, understood exactly what I was looking for, and executed it brilliantly on the day of my wedding. They traveled from SF to Tomales near Point Reyes for my wedding and were otherwise down for whatever else I needed day-of. I have never felt more beautiful than I did on that day. Their warm personalities and great sense of humor put me at ease during an otherwise hectic and uncertain time. I only wish I had more opportunities to tap into their genius. read more

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I was lucky enough to have D&A Bridal recommended to me and they absolutely delivered! Every step of the process was so easy with them. I got quick replies and timely communication, the trial run went very smoothly (and came out perfectly), and everything went so great on the day of the wedding. My hair is very fine and doesn't hold shape very well, but we came up with a plan to address that and my hair was defined and shiny throughout the entire wedding! It looks so good in the photos. We had all my bridesmaids' hair done as well and everyone's hair came out simply beautiful. Would absolutely hire the D&A team again for a future event! read more

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D+A bridal is THE BEST. Professional, nice team, great products and really talented! I mostly communicated with Desiree throughout the process and she was lovely and always prompt and thorough with her responses. I wasn't able to make the day and time usually offered for trials and they were able to fit me in for a time and day that worked better for me which was much appreciated. April and Lina were my hair and makeup artists and they were fantastic. As soon as I met them, I felt comfortable with them and knew I was in good hands. They asked me for a photo of my hair and makeup inspo and I was so impressed that it turned out exactly how I wanted it to. Leading up to the day, I got quick responses on questions I had as they came up, which was very helpful in the midst of the stress. The day of the wedding, April and Lina arrived right on time without any issues, and did a beautiful job on everyone. Plus everyone's hair and makeup lasted through the night!! They made me look and feel so beautiful. I was super happy with the results and I highly recommend D+A bridal. read more

I had the best time working with Dez for my wedding this past summer!! I typically wear very little makeup, so I was feeling nervous about having full face and not feeling like myself. Dez immediately made me feel so comfortable and was very patient in listening to me try to explain what I wanted (shimmery, glowy, natural-looking). After a first pass, she was very receptive to changes and quickly understand what I was saying, and absolutely nailed it. On the wedding day, Dez showed up on time and ready to go. The rest of us showed up a bit late (our fault) and Dez was an absolute professional in working quickly even though we had thrown off her schedule. And even though she works fast, she works precisely and I was absolutely obsessed with my wedding day makeup, it was even better than the look we had landed on in the trial and it seriously lasted ALL DAY even through all the smiling and dancing. She also did my mom's makeup who seriously doesn't wear any makeup and my mom was SO happy with how she looked and floated around all day. Dez has such amazing calm, positive energy on what can be a very stressful morning, and really listens and works with you to make sure you feel like your most beautiful self. xo read more

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I had a fabulous experience with D&A Bridal! I worked with them first when I was a bridesmaid in my friend's wedding, and then I hired them for my own wedding. They are so professional, reliable and do amazing work. Desiree, April and Alex really listened to everyone's tastes and preferences, and made sure everyone was comfortable with their hair & makeup read more

They are a must-have for your wedding!!! Book them. They are so friendly, and they are great dual. They make you feel beautiful. They are so easy to work with. Dez and April listened to what I had visioned and wanted and executed it beautifully. I got one of the most extensive packages that included a touch-up, and let's just say it was the best choice I made. They are so fun and go with the flow read more

WOW is all I can say about D&A bridal. Not only is each member of the D&A team incredibly talented and skilled at making you do your best, but they also help you FEEL your best on your big day. Desiree, April, Alex, and Lina were lively, helpful, and thoughtful while helping me and my bridesmaids complete our looks for my wedding. Through the included hair and makeup trial with Desiree and April, I was able to truly feel confident and comfortable with my look before our wedding day even began. Additionally, due to the expansion of their team, we were able to get a later start on hair and make up (what a treat)! All in all, if you are looking for hair and makeup styling for any occasion, I HIGHLY recommend D&A bridal. 10/5 stars. read more

I had the best experience working with April and Alex for my wedding in June! They incorporated feedback from my trial, and I was SO happy with how the final look turned out. My hair and make-up lasted all night, even with a super early afternoon ceremony. I got so many compliments on both hair and make-up, and it photographed so well, too. Overall it was a great experience and I would highly recommend! read more

D + A Bridal was the PERFECT choice for my wedding. Desiree and April are a great team and truly make you feel like a friend, which made the entire experience so much more fun. My hair and makeup vision was brought to life completely and it lasted the entire day/night through all of the tears (and sweat lol)! They also made my entire bridal party look phenomenal and I think it's important to note that we all have different eye shapes, skin tones, and hair textures. 10/10 recommend and would work with them again!!! read more

April and Desiree, Alex and Lina were absolutely amazing additions to our wedding. They made everyone look and feel their best, while bringing lightness, fun and ease to the days. Our wedding was a fusion wedding with multiple days of events. We had D&A for two of the days -- the Punjabi wedding and the Western wedding. Lead up: So much planning, communication and coordination went into figuring out the schedules for both days, as we had 20+ ladies getting hair and makeup done across multiple locations and venue changes. D&A was prompt and thorough in all of their communications and helped me think through details I never would have thought about to ensure everything ran smoothly. Trial: I arrived at my trial very stressed out after I got a flat tire on the way there. I was met with understanding and a glass of champagne that immediately turned my mood around. I was so unsure about what I wanted in terms of hair and makeup across the two days and Desiree and April were really helpful and patient  - listening and working with me to help me figure out exactly what I wanted and making sure I felt good about it. Wedding: On the days of our events, they were on time (and we started SUPER early), so prepared and so flexible. Above all, they were fun and did great work. Everyone from the bridesmaids, to MOB and MOG and flower girls looked and felt amazing!  We also had a number of last minute adds, and they were so accommodating and ready to help at every turn with hair spray touch ups, tikka tape, air brush coverage for my sun burn - you name it! They truly brought the vision I had of myself as a bride to life -- both days, with looks that were different, but distinctly me. I felt so beautiful and that the hair and makeup they did enhanced ME and made me look like my best self. We just got our photos back from the photographer and I'm so happy with how they came out, how I look and I owe that in large part to D&A. Thank you!! read more

April and Angelina were an AWESOME team the morning of my wedding. They knocked out hair and makeup for me, four bridesmaids, and my mom in a totally reasonable timeline and everyone looked FANTASTIC. I felt absolutely incredible all day, plus I couldn't stop gushing about how great my friends looked too - even friends who rarely glam up said they felt the best they ever had, and my lipstick-obsessed best friend went out of her way to find the color they used on her. Best of all, April and Angelina felt like extra friends during the most intimate part of the day - they brought fun energy, bopped along to our getting ready soundtrack, and kept us all laughing and having a great time, even early in the AM. My mom adored them and my friends all wanted to befriend them too. I almost didn't want to leave for my first look photos because I was having so much fun! They definitely set the tone for the rest of my wedding day to feel super fun and celebratory. As a bonus, Dez also found my wedding shoes for me! The extra service add-on was well worth the additional cost for me, as I was finding the whole process tiring and confusing on my own - she helped me understand my own vision and sourced about a dozen options for me to choose from. read more

Desiree and April are AMAZING!! I think what truly sets them apart from other hair and make up teams is that they know how to incorporate a bride's personal style into the final look. As someone who doesn't normally wear "full glam" almost ever, I can still see me in my photos, not just a ton of hair and make up. They are super talented, responsive, and easy to work with. The best part of my morning was being able to hang out with them and my bridesmaids, just relaxing and talking! You must work with them! read more

Dez & April are rockstars! So warm, down to earth, and professional. They feel like your own personal glam squad and like they've been part of your best friend group your whole life. As someone who doesn't glam up often, they made me feel beautiful, yet myself on our wedding day. Love these ladies! read more

Desiree and April did such a great job for my wedding this summer! They did myself and my bridal parties hair/makeup looks. cannot recommend them enough! They were great to work with, professional, fun, quick and excellent with hair/makeup. I showed them photos and they really listened to what my needs were. Myself and my bridal parties makeup looked great all day and into the night. I'm so thankful they were able to be part of my big day and for making us look amazing! read more

Stop your searching. Desiree and April were the perfect team!! Responsive, friendly and amazing work on myself and all of my bridesmaids! My mom, who has never had her makeup done before, was so comfortable in their chair and was so happy with her final look! I cannot recommend D&A enough! read more

Desiree and April were amazing--they worked fast and got my look down exactly as I envisioned. I don't normally wear make up or do my hair, and their work made me feel beautiful while still feeling completely like myself! They were easy to communicate with, and fun to chat with. If you're thinking of hiring them, do it! read more

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Working with Desiree and April was such an amazing experience! I was nervous about hair and makeup because I NEVER get my hair or makeup done so I had no idea what to expect. Desiree and April instantly made me feel comfortable at my hair and makeup trial, and they were willing to work with me to give me a more natural look. On the day of my wedding, I received so many compliments from my guests about my natural makeup look. I was hesitant about going with false eye lashes because I hadn't worn them before, but I ended up loving them and how they look in photos! As for hair, I have very curly and frizzy hair, so I wanted to make sure that my hair stylist knew how to style this type of hair. April did an amazing job of working with my hair and keeping it frizz-free the entire day. My entire wedding party had curly hair, and April did a great job of styling each person's hair in a way that fit their hair needs. Everyone looked beautiful. Thank you! read more

Lovely Ladies ! Des and April are an amazing team. Very attentive, professional and open to hear what look you are going for. They did my hair and makeup for my wedding at San Francisco city hall. Also my daughters hair she is 7 and absolutely loved how her hair "waves" stayed with her all day long. The airbrush make up was a fabulous idea, since it stayed with me throughout the day but have me still the natural look I was going for. Their positive attitude made such a nice environment to be at, not to mentioned it is obvious the level of experience in their fields, felt very secure of putting my hair and face in their hands. Thank you girls for making this moments so special to me and my daughter ! Here are some pictures of your fabulous work. Loved meeting both of you so fun! read more

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D A Bridal was recommended to me by a friend. I reached out for my elopement and was so excited they were available after seeing their work on my friend! My trial was fun and we were able to sort and plan my look for the wedding. They are very professional, responsive, and talented, all while being so kind and fun! They made me feel at ease on my wedding day, including my bridal party. We had a great time getting ready, and we all looked amazing! So pleased with how everything turned out. I would definitely recommend D A Bridal to a friend! read more

DA Bridal rocks! Desiree did both my hair and makeup for my April 2021 wedding and she was fantastic. During my trial, we tried a couple different hairdos and zeroed in on my makeup look (she was also flexible when I requested some small changes before the big day). Super communicative, nice, fun, professional, etc. I can't say enough good things and highly recommend hiring DA for your wedding! read more

I had the best experience with D+A bridal as a bride who was worried about looking too glammed up. They did such a great job of making me look like myself but better! They also brought the best vibe to the getting ready morning. All of my bridesmaids and my mom and mother in law all looked beautiful too. Could not recommend D+A Bridal more! read more

Des and April are the BEST! They were super easy to communicate with, accommodating of last minute schedule changes and additions, and mostly importantly - amazing at their job, we all looked gorgeous! I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

I worked with Desiree for my New Years Eve wedding and she did such a fantastic job. I was so pleased to find a company that offered a City Hall (elopement style) package. I didn't have any bridesmaids and I didn't need an all day, sweat-proof look. That said, I could have run a marathon in my makeup and hair and it would have still looked like perfection! Desiree is just the sweetest, I really enjoyed getting to know her during my trial and my day of. She was recently married and I loved talking to her about all things wedding. She has a strict attention to detail and creating exactly what is asked for. I did a full 180 from my trial. She was so nice and understanding as my taste and requests changed. To note, there was absolutely nothing wrong with my trial, I just decided to go a different direction. My eyebrows have never looked better! I may need to message her again for tips and tricks! Desiree was on time (actually early) and took the stress off me for day of. I look forward to following the D+A Bridal page and watching the growth of this company! read more

These girls are the BEST! Truly. Since we had a destination wedding, I didn't have a trial with either April or Desiree before the big day which meant they didn't really know what I had in mind before they arrived. But let me tell you, these two nailed it. My makeup and hair were exactly the look I was going for and they got all seven of us wedding ready and stayed on schedule all day. They were professional, punctual, fun, and helpful. You spend a good portion of your wedding day getting your hair and makeup done, so you want to make sure you have good people to spend that time with- and these are those people! read more

Desiree and April crafted my dream wedding look! I was considering doing my own hair and makeup for my wedding since my hair is challenging (super thick and curly) and I'm picky about makeup. After seeing their prior work and doing a trial, I was 1000% sold. One thing that also led me to working with D+A is their responsiveness (via text, email, etc). They were clear communicators and quick to answer any questions I had. We had our wedding during a power outage and they were incredibly accommodating, coming early to our hotel to make sure everyone was done before the power outage. They undoubtedly enhanced my wedding day - super positive, kind, and considerate people. I can't thank them enough for their thoughtfulness, artistic talent, and upbeat energy. read more

Desiree and April are a top-notch, wonderful hair and makeup team and a pleasure to be surrounded by on my wedding day. I absolutely LOVED my hair and makeup on my wedding day. I look at our wedding photos and cannot get over how great my hair looks in each one, and how perfect the makeup looked. I felt like myself, but with the right makeup to stand out in the photos as well, two things that were very important to me. Desiree and April have a calm and fun presence, which meant the world to me after a lot of stressful wedding planning. They were so flexible and understanding and accommodating. True professionals. You will be making an excellent choice by booking with them. They were a highlight of my wedding experience. read more

Desiree and April were amazing to work with. They made me look and feel beautiful on the day of my wedding. They were also wonderful to spend time with and made all of my family and bridesmaids feel at ease and have fun as we were getting ready. They are incredible professionals - experienced, talented and skilled, hard working, efficient and flexible. read more

I can't recommend these two enough! They are warm, welcoming, professional, flexible, and so sweet. They were responsive and easy to communicate with via email, and enthusiastic and attentive in-person. I felt really well cared for as they helped me bring my vision to life. Go with these gals! read more

My bridemaids and I felt so comfortable and we looked so pretty when they were done. I recommend Desiree and April to any bride looking for hair and makeup. read more