I absolutely loved working with Vanessa Rose Makeup for my wedding and I'm SO glad I found her…read more I first met Vanessa when I went to get the hair and makeup trial done and I felt so at ease and comfortable because she is so nice and down to earth. She and the woman doing my hair both really listened to me about my vision for hair and makeup on the wedding day and after seeing the trial results I didn't even have any suggested changes, because they had so perfectly captured the look I was going for. On the wedding day, they were both so nice to me and all of the bridesmaids and even to the 9 year old flower girl getting her hair done. They arrived on time and got things going right away and they made the process fun because they are so nice so the conversation was flowing the whole time. Each of the bridesmaids ended up looking amazing and everyone was so happy with their final look. They also were able to get everyone done on time, allowing us to stick to the timeline, which was great. I've seen a few preview photos of the wedding day and I am SO happy with the hair and makeup look and super grateful to Vanessa Rose Makeup for making it happen.

Vanessa and Michelle did an absolutely amazing job for our wedding!! They did something different…read morefor each of my bridesmaids, mother and mother in law, and for me to give each the look we wanted. Very professional and responsive. Also experienced, Vanessa brought her own lighting. Hair and make up looked great the whole night! Would definitely recommend.

Sonia Roselli's studio has done hair/makeup for two of my friends' weddings, so when I got engaged,…read moreit was a no-brainer that I would use this place: I wanted the absolute best. I have to say, while I was ultimately pleased with the way things turned out in the end, my experience didn't go according to plan. First, my stylist (who was awesome overall) arrived almost half an hour late. I understand that her Uber broke down, but no one called to communicate this to me on the morning of the wedding, and I was FREAKING OUT and had to run around trying to track down someone from Sonia's salon, which I was finally able to do, but it was super stressful. Hair and makeup ultimately came out great, but initially when I looked at my hair in the mirror I was not at all pleased, as it looked NOTHING like the photos I had given my stylist for reference. As she had run late, I didn't say anything because there wasn't time to fix it. It's also true that I didn't do a trial, which could have helped, but for the huge amount of money I was already paying and the fact that my ceremony was a small Chicago elopement, it didn't seem worth the price ($195 PER SERVICE, so over $400 with tip). Also, throughout the time my stylist was working on me, I kept asking if we'd be done on schedule and she kept assuring that we would be, but she ended up running about half an hour over, so everything about my wedding was delayed by 30 minutes as a result, including the ceremony itself. Everything turned out well as I was pleased with the look once I put my dress on, but overall I was not happy with the way everything went down. For that high cost, I expected the highest possible customer service, which this place did not deliver.

Researching & trying to pick a great professional makeup & hair stylist for a wedding is a big task…read moreof its own. I've researched for hours trying to pick the best of the best, and I've had my share of MUA/hairstylists in the past who left my face looking raccoon-like & my hair in weird bouffant & frizz ball. I am very particular because if I'm going to commit to pay a pretty steep amount for trials & actual session, it had to be good. Couple of my gf's had their bridal makeup/hair from Sonia Roselli staff so I had some expectations. If I had any worries, Bridgit was quick to address them & offer her advice. (She was great!) pros: * communication with the Manager, Bridgit was great & she was quick to answer any questions, concerns, & was a big help with arranging the trials and rescheduling if necessary. * the two ladies I worked with were lovely & had a great personality. (Korena-hair & Sami-makeup) *korena: she gave me the look that I asked for. I probably would change up the 'do since it didn't flatter my face, but she was great. Cons :( * sigh...... Woah, the makeup. I really feel bad for saying anything because Sami is a doll. But that makeup was not good nor flattering. I was excited because she's a pro at lash extensions/falsies, but after our 2.5-3 hour session, I didn't care for the lashes. With my monolids, it's difficult to create the same dramatic look as others, but when I came home to a better & bright lighting, my mom & sisters reaction said it all. "Omg linda.... You look exhausted, what happened to your eyes ?!? " I proceeded to the bathroom & saw that all the taupe eyeshadow was smothered underneath my eyes. My family knows how much I love makeup & the look that I love, but they exclaimed that I cannot walk down the aisle looking like that. For my wedding, I want to look elegant, but fresh & beautiful. Sadly, the complete look wasn't executed to my expectations. Who knows ?? I may have a better chance with a different artist, but after that long session & talking to Bridgit about my woes, I think I'm going to move on.

Kristina Marie and Xochitl did STUNNING work for my wedding. The website is well organized and the…read moreartist's portfolios helped me quickly decide who I wanted to book. We did a hair and makeup test run a few months before the wedding. After the appointment Nika sent me a detailed summary of the look they created and products used. They were also very responsive and proactive about confirming the day of schedule and services. Kristina is so great at creating a look that is polished, elegant and fresh. She can turn up the volume/glam it up as well without it looking too heavy. I also liked that she uses individual lash extensions rather than a strip. It creates a much more natural look. Xochitl is so talented as well. I arrived to my trial run appointment with a few pictures but not a clear idea of what I was looking for. After looking at the photos for a less than a minute she pulled together this Old Hollywood Glamour do with the most gorgeous waves. Probably one of the best investments you can make for your day. Her stylists will make you and your bridal party look flawless.

I cannot review the quality of NVBA's work, but only their response to a horrible situation…read more My sister was to be married in June of this year (rescheduled from 2020 due to COVID), and had booked several makeup and hair artists for the morning of the wedding for herself and the bridal party. My sister died suddenly and unexpectedly in March. A few days after her death, her fiancé and I began notifying wedding vendors. I reached out to NVBA over three months before the wedding date. I received a response expressing their sympathies, and the email ended with "you can be sure that we are set". It was me who had to bring up that my sister had paid NVBA in full ($1700). When I asked about a refund, I was told 50% could be refunded. Even when my husband spoke with Nika herself, she would not budge on the 50%, essentially stating that all of the contractors had already been paid, even though zero services were provided. Every other vendor for the wedding, from the venue to the DJ to the photographer, immediately offered a 100% refund. I notified NVBA over 3 months prior to the date, and we had even suggested a refund down the road after summer season, which they refused. Somehow "scheduling" enables them $850, even when the bride dies before the wedding day. I cannot relay how heartbreaking it is that my sister never will get her wedding day. What is so aggravating on top of that is to see how heartless a response NVBA had to the situation. NVBA is making money by doing nothing - and if they rebook (for June 19) they are double-dipping. Shame on you, NVBA. I honestly don't know how you sleep at night. Shout out to all of the other vendors (Salvatore's, Molly's Cupcakes, Artistrie Co.) for having compassion and doing the right thing.

Kelly has truly become like family. One of my favorite parts of the entire wedding experience was…read moregetting to spend the morning of my wedding with her. She has such a calming, joyful presence--and she not only made me feel so beautiful, but also so comfortable and confident. She even recommended products that I still use daily, a testament to how much she cares about her clients beyond just the wedding day. Kelly and her wonderful assistant, Nikki, took the time to talk with each of my eight bridesmaids, my mom, my mother-in-law, and my grandma to understand their preferences and styles. The result was makeup that felt true to each person while still looking cohesive and elegant. Best of all, everyone's makeup lasted perfectly--through laughter, tears, dancing, and everything in between--from the very first application at 9am until the last song at 12:30am. Kelly is not only a talented artist but also a gem of a person. Her warmth, kindness, and skill made her such an important part of our wedding day. I am so grateful we had her with us

Kelly was amazing! So fun, sweet and accommodating, not to mention the wonderful job she did on my…read moremakeup, as well as my mom and my bridesmaids. We all felt like a perfectly elevated version of ourselves, and all of my guests commented on how perfect it looked. I would never hesitate to recommend Kelly to anyone for any event!

I have gotten my makeup done from so many places but never like Ayna , omg my makeup looked…read moreflawless she executed exactly what I envisioned. Her craft and passion is unmatched! A true artist! Ayna is so sweet and talented! I can't wait to work with her again ! 1000 percent I recommend her

Alissa did my make-up for my wedding and did an amazing job. She nailed the look I wanted at our…read moretrial run and made it really come to life on my wedding day. She also did make-up for my 12 bridesmaids. Everyone looked beautiful and was glowing all night. We had a very tight time schedule and she flew through it with such ease, I never had a moment of feeling rushed or panicked. Alissa turned what could have been a very stressful morning into a fun, relaxed yet professional experience. I highly recommend her as a make-up artist.

Alissa DiMaggio is AMAZING!!!!!! Not only is she extremely talented, she is sweet, professional and…read morefun. She did my make-up for my August 25th wedding and it was perfect and it lasted all day and evening. Her team was fantastic and took care of my bridesmaids and the MOB and MOG. Everyone looked so beautiful and natural. I could seriously go on and on about how great she was. She also was very flexible and let me add my mother in two days before my wedding and she worked with me to figure out a timeline that worked for me and my wedding schedule. Alissa made me feel like a movie star and I am so glad that I found her! I would book her for any special event!!!!

I've never felt more beautiful than I did for my wedding because of Paige and her makeup skills! I…read moreshared some inspo pictures with her and she went above and beyond to make it happen for me! Paige is incredibly sweet, professional, and easy to get along with which made getting ready even more fun! One of my favorite wedding vendors by far!

Lisa is absolutely amazing! It's almost hard for me to put into words how grateful I am from start…read moreto finish. I was diagnosed with cancer and I an anxious whim knowing I was about to lose my hair, I reached out to Lisa late at night in a panic. She responded within minutes and answered all of my questions and got me on her books just in time to heal before my first chemo treatment! She is kind, clean, thorough, professional and so talented! She listened to exactly what I wanted. This is literally the only thing making me feel feminine at this point in my journey. I promise you will not be disappointed with her work! Thank you so much

I recently took the Combo Brow & Lash course and absolutely loved my time here with Bianca. She has…read morea wealth of knowledge and gives you unlimited resources after you've completed the course. I'm so glad I found an amazing continuing education school like TBC