Rachel is amazing. I'm not a make-up-y kind of person - I'm typically happy with a coat of mascara…read moreand some blush - so the idea of finding a make-up artist that I loved, that my bridesmaids loved, and that my future mother-in-law loved was incredibly daunting. I tried a couple of other artists prior to discovering Rachel and was unimpressed - I wanted to look like me, not some dressed up, glam-rock version of me. Rachel listened, kept it simple, and I looked stunning on my wedding day, my bridesmaids looked stunning, and, most importantly, my mother-in-law looked stunning... We looked fabulous all day and through the night. Rachel was an absolute pleasure to work with, she's funny and down-to-earth and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had such a talent take part in our wedding day.

Rachel Reiman is incredible! My husband and I got married this past weekend and she did the make…read moreup for all my bridesmaids, the moms, grandmas and myself. EVERYONE loved their make up even my bridesmaids who are picky and usually do their own make up. My mom who NEVER wears make up was reluctant to get it done in the first place. When I showed her the pictures of my make up that Rachel had done for our engagement shoot, she was right on board with getting it done. Rachel is kind and patient and she listens to what type of look each girl wants before she starts. She makes you look natural - like yourself but better! When I thought about what I wanted to look like on my wedding day the first thought that came to mind was still looking like myself. I don't wear tons of make up on a regular basis so I didn't want to start on my wedding day. Rachel was the perfect person for the job! I would recommend her to anyone and will have her do my make up for special events in the future!!!

I'm so grateful Gabriela did my wedding! From the beginning she was so kind and fun to work with…read more My trial went great and she was open to feedback and adjustments for the final look. I couldn't have been happier with my wedding makeup, it was exactly what I wanted and it photographed great while not being overwhelming in person. I also really appreciated that she was willing to come out and only do makeup for two people, it was really hard to find someone and I'm glad we found her!

Thank God I found Gabriela for my daughte's wedding via The Knot after a long search for a makeup…read moreartist with experience working with diverse clients and bridal party makeup. Gabriela is a true professional; she kept open communication and transparent with process, services, and cost. She provided bride trial makeup and made sure to accommodate my daughter for best results. On the wedding day, she arrived early and ready to make us look fabulous Everyone was happy with their look. My soft glam makeup looked amazing and amped my entire look. Thank you so much Gabriella . All the best!

Kelly was the absolute best to work with! For the trial, we played around with a few different ways…read moreto pin up my hair. I appreciated her thinking through how best it would stay for the entire night. I really wanted minimal, natural make up and Kelly delivered! The day of went so smoothly. We had over ten girls getting hair and make up done and I was really worried about having to have a super early morning start. We were able to start at 8am, we're not rushed at all, and everyone was so so happy with what they had done. Can't say enough good things about working with Kelly and her team! ... from Corie not Tom lol

Definitely consider the ladies of Blush & Burgundy for your wedding or special event! Kelly and…read moreHolly are both fun to work with and will make you and your bridal party look amazing. I worked with Kelly and an assistant on my wedding day and she left me feeling fantastic as I left for my first look. My makeup and hair lasted throughout the day and received man compliments. Their prices are extremely reasonable compared to some of the large companies throughout Chicago. Consider a small/up and coming business like B&B for your wedding! Thank you ladies!

Ann Marie made me over quickly and beautifully, which is to say that she's just so good at what she…read moredoes, not that she doesn't take her time. I was pleased to see she works with quality products and upscale brands -- my makeup lasted throughout the shoot and well into the night (I looked so good, I decided to go out!). It was my first shoot in a while, but Ann put me at ease right away with her friendly demeanor and upbeat attitude. She's an absolute ray of sunshine! Highly recommended!

Ann Marie recently did my makeup for a photo shoot (another GREAT review there) and I loved every…read moresecond of it. The shoot was boudoir so I was a little nervous but Ann Marie made me feel like I was in great hands. I showed her what I had brought to wear. It was a high waisted number so she immediately was asking if I wanted that classic pin-upy look. I did and she got started. Before I go any further I want to explain my ascetic. I have piercings, tattoos and one of those crazy asymmetrical hair cuts with crazy colors all in it. Far from the 'classic' pin-up. I was a little worried that my nontraditional hairstyle might prove to be a roadblock. I had even considered bringing some wigs (my back ups for a classic look). I'm so glad I didn't! My haircut was a non-issue as Ann Marie worked curls throughout my hair. At the end I had this great 1920's fingerwave looking style. She even curled the little tail part of my hair that hangs down from the rest. The whole time she kept checking in to make sure I liked the direction we were going. I felt so GLAM! Then, the makeup. I wanted to go dramatic. Big lips, big eyes, the works. Ann Marie did not disappoint! She did a great job and the products she used felt great going on. When I saw myself at the end I couldn't believe it was me! It was a great experience and solid ego boost. After the shoot was done my makeup still looked great. Ann Marie had even left a little lipstick and a makeup pad in case I needed to touch anything up but I never felt the need. The fake eyelashes she added made my eyes look unreal in the pictures that were taken. It was a great experience and I can't wait to do it all over again.

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.

I highly recommend Casey for all of your makeup needs :) She is the best -- super friendly, cares…read moreabout her clients, and you will always have a great time when you're with her. She is always super flexible and is willing to make sure you get everything done when you need it -- I know she's pulled a few really early mornings for us! I have gone to Casey every time I need my makeup professionally done since I have met her -- including my engagement photos, conventions, etc! If we had been in town for my wedding, she would have done it then too! Casey listens to what you want, gives some ideas, and she goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy!

Casey was my makeup artist for my engagement and wedding photos. She was attentive, helped me find…read morewhat look I was going for, and executed it so beautifully. She knew exactly how to match the mood of my engagement shoot and wedding day, while still making me look like myself- just better! She is professional, always on-time and responsive. My bridesmaids and mom all looked so amazing on the day as well. Having Casey do my makeup put my mind at-ease and made my wedding morning so much fun. I highly recommend her as a professional, talented makeup artist.

Daniela did my hair and make-up for my wedding and she was amazing! I absolutely loved working…read morewith her! She is incredibly nice, sweet and very talented! I'm not someone who wears makeup a lot so finding a makeup artist was one of the things I had a really hard time with during the wedding planning, but Daniela made the process so easy! I gave her a rough idea of what I wanted and it came out great at the trial and even better on the day of the wedding! She showed up in our hotel on the day of the wedding right on time (which is to say really early at 6am) with her assistant and my hair and makeup were ready with plenty of time to spare. She remembered exactly what I wanted and didn't need any direction from me the day off. She also put in my hair extensions perfectly even though I decided I wanted them after the trial and we haven't tried them out yet. Overall it looked exactly how I wanted it and the hair and make up lasted all day! I'm really happy with everything. Thank you Daniela!

I hired Daniela to do my hair and makeup on two occasions thus far and will go to her again in the…read morefuture. The first was for my wedding day. During the wedding hair/makeup trial she listened to what I wanted, was very receptive to feedback and took her time to get it just right so that I knew what the final outcome would look like the day of my wedding. She took pictures of the final result so that months later she will have a reference. The day of my wedding, Daniela showed up on time, brought all the necessary equipment and quickly set up in my parent's dining room. The day of my wedding I had a slight modification to how I wanted my hair and she delivered. I think Daniela personality and quality of work is GREAT! The second time I had Daniela do my hair and makeup was for a friends wedding and I wanted more of a sexy glamour look and she got it just right! Daniela has a great personality, response time is good, and her quality of work is amazing.

In June I was in a wedding that Lillian Toma did the make up for. I was trying to save a few bucks…read more(even though her prices are great) and went to a make up counter...that I will not name. I walked out of this store about in tears and looking like I was going street walking!!! No joke. I went to the hotel room where the bride was and all the bridesmaids looked at me in horror. Thank god Lillian was there and made me look like a princess! The bride looked amazing and so did all of the girls. She did airbrush which I was afraid of and it looked great! I just had her come to my place and do my make-up again for my engagement photos and they looked awesome. She is the best!!!

Lily totally saved the day for my 20 person photo shoot yesterday! Not only was she able to swoop…read morein at the last moment when our other artist bailed, but she was FANTASTIC! Our models loved her and they looked fantastic!