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BOOKING
There is a standard booking minimum for Saturday weddings (equivalent to the Bride + 3 Attendants) to meet the high volume and demand during prime wedding season. If you are planning a Sunday or weekday wedding, I offer bride-only collections for those planning intimate events without a wedding party.
Aside from having an official wedding date and getting-ready location, it's helpful to have an accurate headcount for services. If someone is undecided, that's completely okay - simply leave them out of your initial headcount. We can always add more services later, but are unable to reduce them once booked.
Simply fill out the contact form to get started. Your date will officially be secured once your signed contract and retainer are received.
Your bridal preview takes place in my private studio in Lakewood, Ohio, where your experience begins in a relaxed, welcoming setting. We’ll start with a thoughtful consultation to understand your vision, followed by luxury skincare prep and a fully customized makeup application, tailored specifically to you.
Every detail is considered, from your dress and hair to your venue, florals, and the overall feel of your day, so your look feels cohesive and effortlessly you. You’re invited to celebrate with a glass of bubbly as I design your look, ensuring you feel comfortable, confident, and completely cared for from start to finish.
Due to limited availability, bridal previews are reserved for booked clients and are secured with a signed contract and retainer. Each bridal collection includes a comprehensive, two-hour preview, giving us the time and space to thoughtfully design your look and refine every detail ahead of your wedding day. If you have any questions or would like additional reassurance before booking, I’m always happy to connect on a call to talk through your vision and ensure it feels like the right fit.
Absolutely. Guest Previews, especially popular with mothers, are designed with this in mind. Whether they’re worried about looking too done or not feeling like themselves, this experience allows us to create a look that feels natural, comfortable, and truly reflective of them. Any adjustments can be made in a relaxed, unrushed setting, so by the wedding day, they feel confident, familiar, and completely at ease.
For the most relaxed experience, I recommend reserving your makeup preview for a day when you can be fully present, allowing us the time and space to thoughtfully design your wedding look without feeling rushed. If possible, I suggest scheduling it on the same day as your hair preview so you can see your full look come together.
For other celebrations, pre-wedding makeup appointments are available and thoughtfully tailored to each occasion.
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WEDDING DAY
Yes. I can comfortably accommodate large parties as long as your timeline & getting-ready location can accommodate an early start time. For larger parties (8+ services) or events with earlier timelines, I can provide additional artist(s) from my team, dependent on availability.
Yes. I offer on-site Beauty Concierge services for brides who would like continued support throughout their wedding day. This experience allows me to remain by your side for touch-ups and styling, ensuring you look polished, refreshed, and flawless in every moment. For more details, you can explore the Experience page, or mention your interest in Beauty Concierge services when you inquire.
If your venue opens early enough, it can be a convenient option. However, many venues do not allow access until later in the morning, which may not provide enough time for beauty services, especially for larger parties or earlier timelines. I often recommend securing a spacious hotel suite or Airbnb, allowing for a more relaxed start to the day with ample room for your party and vendors.
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GENERAL
Yes. I'm happy to travel to your home, hotel, or getting-ready space, bringing everything we'll need for a seamless, elevated experience. Additionally, my clients are always welcome in my private makeup studio in Lakewood, Ohio for bridal previews and special event makeup appointments.
Of course. My makeup kit is fully stocked with a full range shades and formulas to accommodate global skin tones, always. Both my team and I are highly skilled at working with all ethnicities and cater to all facial features, eye shapes, and undertones, and a full range of skin tones.
We also understand the subtle complexities and common makeup concerns when working with cultural makeup standards, global eye shapes, hyperpigmentation concerns, and various skin types. You and everyone in your party can rest assured that everyone who sits in our chair will be accommodated with the utmost care and professionalism.
- Mairin M.
Merideth completely alleviated my concerns and encapsulated my vision PERFECTLY. I’ve never been so thrilled with the end-result of a professional makeup session. Merideth and her team did makeup for 13 (yes, 13) members of the bridal party and everyone looked stunning. Not a single adjustment was made across the whole group!
I’VE NEVER BEEN SO THRILLED WITH THE END RESULT OF A PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP SESSION.
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