I booked Anni to help my bridesmaids and I get ready for my wedding and am so glad I did. She is professional, warm, and super easy to get along with. I enjoyed meeting with her for my trial run - I'm not much of an everyday makeup wearer and I really liked that she made the whole process easy to understand. She definitely knows her stuff. She mentioned that she tests products in steam rooms at spas to make sure they last under hot, sweaty conditions (like dancing all night!). I also wish I could put fake eyelashes on with the ease she does! Anni also had great recommendations for other vendors, spray tan, hair, etc. She did a great job getting us gals photo ready on my big day and her funny, friendly demeanor helped keep tension low (even with some super particular faces). My makeup was flawless all night long. Thank you Anni!! read more

Anni did my wife's make-up for our wedding, and it was amazing. She looked so natural and beautiful, the perfect bride -- it was beyond our wildest dreams. She's also a lot of fun, and was a pleasure to hang out with throughout. Can't recommend her highly enough. read more

Anni is a comical genius/wonderful makeup artist. I describe her this way, because not only did she do a fabulous job on my makeup for my wedding but she also kept me laughing thru the drama and stress of that morning! I was referred to Anni by my friend who used her for her wedding and I'm so happy it worked out that way. Our trial appointment was great, we tried out a couple of ideas and came up with something I loved! While of course there had to be a lot of makeup for the photos and to last all day, it wasn't overpowering and I still looked like myself which was important to my new hubs and me. He loved it too, what more can I ask for. She did an excellent job on my bmaids as well and even covered up a tattoo on one of them. She was on time and ready to go with the flow the whole time. Thank you so much, Anni! You are the best. read more

I don't know my way around girly products, but I knew I wanted to look super hot on my wedding day. Luckily I found Anni, and she did an amazing job! I didn't really know what kind of look I wanted, but I sent Anni several reference photos, and she completely got it. I looked like me, but like a perfect-skinned, elegant, glowing version of me. I also have very, very sensitive and acne prone skin, and the airbrush makeup she used covered everything without looking cakey and didn't make me break out. AND she did my makeup even though she was stuck in Brooklyn after hurricane Sandy and my wedding was in Manhattan, catching a ride to the venue with my (lovable but) crazy family. Photos of my makeup: http://apracticalwedding.com/2013/01/hurricane-sandy-wedding/ read more

Anni is THE BEST, and I'm so glad that I had her do makeup for my wedding! After my makeup trial, I was completely at ease and knew that I was in great hands. I went into it stressing the importance of looking natural and like myself, and she listened to all of my input and concerns and totally understood what I wanted to look like on my wedding day. She went through everything step by step, explaining what she was doing and giving me different options, and the end result was even better than I'd expected. I looked and felt like myself, only better! ;) It was my first experience with airbrush makeup, and I was psyched to discover that it looked great AND felt completely weightless. There's nothing worse than feeling like you have a ton of makeup caked on, especially in the summer heat! Anni was also incredibly patient and flexible on my wedding day. We ran into a couple of unforeseen challenges and last-minute changes (the room that we were planning to get ready in didn't have air conditioning and it was a super humid day, so we had to relocate), but she rolled with the punches and made sure that everything went off without a hitch. I even asked if she'd do makeup for one extra person, assuming that there'd be time, and she totally made it work within our limited timeframe. We were all thrilled with how we looked, both in person and in photos. Aside from being a super talented makeup artist, Anni is also a blast to be around. She's friendly, funny, and put everyone at ease (distracting us all from how nervous we were on the big day!) I couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

Anni did my makeup recently for a special event, and I simply cannot recommend her highly enough. She really knows her stuff, and she really listens. The only other time I've had my makeup done professionally was for my sister's wedding. I told the makeup artist that I prefer a natural look, and she proceeded to slather on purple eyeshadow and bright pink lips. I didn't love the look. So I was skeptical about having my makeup done professionally. Anni certainly put my anxieties to rest. She asked what look I was going for, and she really listened. She was able to use her professional knowledge and expertise to translate my ideas into reality. I looked beautiful, but I still looked like me. Honestly, I didn't know I could look so good! I wish I could have Anni doing my makeup every day!! read more

Anni literally saved the day! I was stuck in a bind one month before my wedding after having a horrible experience trying to find a makeup artist. I could tell she genuinely felt bad for me and was so helpful and accommodating to fit me in for a trial asap. She spent a lot of time at the trial understanding the look I was going for and really paying attention to detail (didn't just go through the trial quickly). Day of, I wanted to change one of the colors we used up a bit and she had no problem making it look amazing. Also, I felt very comfortable working with Anni. She super sweet, fun, and talented. And she was very professional throughout the entire process. I would definitely recommend Anni to anyone looking for a stellar makeup artist in the area! read more

I'll start off by mentioning that i'm a guy..a very white guy. and i don't normally do stuff like this. but when i booked a last minute beach trip to florida last month, i went to see anni (NYC Faces) for an 'emergency' full body primer coat of sunless tanning. Wanted my ghostly pale exterior to be a little less jarring on the beach. The experience was extremely comfortable, pleasant and professional, and the results were astonishingly natural (no orange, no Jersey Shore look) and the airbrush was really even. Really really happy with the results. A couple of my friends got the same treatment and were equally happy, and looked great. I live in the neighborhood (williamsburg) and as I rounded the corner just minutes after leaving the session, a neighbor stopped me to ask where I had been, noting my 'amazing' color. I used heavy sunscreen the whole time, and I stayed tan for almost a week. Totally looked like I had been out in the sun for weeks. Also, after washing off the initial coat, it didn't seem to rub off on my clothes, and i was wearing lots of white, and lighter colors. I will be back! read more

For my wedding, Anni did the makeup for me, my mother, my two sisters, and my two nieces, and I can not say enough good things about her! It was not surprising considering what a good feeling I had after our trial. She is a great listener who uses her expertise to make your vision happen. She made me look my best, but I still looked like myself. That day, she did makeup on a 6 year old as well as a 60 year old and she had them both looking and feeling great! Considering how much a bride might spend on wedding photos, the cost of a makeup artist is a small price to pay to ensure that you will look back at those photos and love how you look. I highly recommend her! read more

The second I met Anni I knew that I'd found my make-up person. Her professionalism, warmth, and adorable dogs made a more than great first impression, and I was even more excited for my wedding after our fabulous trial session, where Anni make me look so good my friends had to temper their enthusiasm for my face by saying "I mean...you're always pretty...but...wow!" Anni not only did an amazing job on me, she also did an incredible job on my mom, my mother in law, and my bridal party, all without ever having met them before. Everyone looked like their best self, the make-up lasted through all our wild dancing (in NYC July heat, no less!), and I am still using the custom lip color she gave me as my adorable wedding present. Anni Bruno is the best! read more

Anni recently did the makeup for myself and my bridal party. She is quick but meticulous and my makeup stayed on all night! Everyone looked beautiful and was pleased with their looks. The makeup looked phenomenal on camera as well. It also doesn't hurt that Anni is super nice! read more

I really cannot recommend Anni enough for wedding day make-up. She was such a joy to have on hand all morning while I was getting ready with my girls. She is so great at working with each person to make sure they are comfortable with the makeup she is putting on them and that they look the best they could possibly look. She did my makeup, my mom, and my mother-in-law. The compliments were plentiful and we all three felt like we looked the best we have in our lives. read more

I am so glad that I found Anni for my wedding. She designed a makeup look for me that suited my personality, dress, and overall feel of the day. It came out looking perfect and lasted all night without a hitch. She also did my mom's makeup, who does not wear makeup on a regular basis and had not for years, and she made her look beautiful and natural without feeling like too much for someone not used to it. She really knew what she was doing with her products as well- she always knew what to recommend for anything I asked. Beyond her expertise, Anni was so much fun to be around! With all the wedding stresses, it is so great to find someone that makes you forget there is anything to stress about and just makes you laugh and want to sit and chat all day. She is definitely a find. I highly highly recommend her! read more

Anni is doing my wedding make-up, and she is great. She is calming, fun, and easy to work with, and wiling to spend as much time as brides wish talking about the flow of the day or trying out their look to get it so that it is really comfortable for them. She includes air-brush make-up in her bridal package, which gave me flawless but still natural skin. Anni is going to come right to my apartment the day of the wedding, and be my "mini-vacation" during the big day. The look she crafted for me is youthful, subtle, natural, and super pretty - I feel so taken care of. She is truly an artist. read more

Anni did makeup for my wedding this past October and she was amazing! She did faces from 13 - 62 and we all looked our very best without looking overdone. Our makeup also lasted forever- I woke up the next morning pretty! I have already recommended Anni to several people, and am looking forward to an occasion to use her again. She is a wonderful find and a definite must-have on your special day! read more

If I could give 6 stars to Anni, I would. She worked her amazing magic, and my wedding makeup lasted more than 12 hours. It looked amazing, and it didn't feel noticeable. I don't know that I've ever felt so pretty in my life, and Anni helped to make that happen. Thank you! Plus, she is nice, upbeat and funny, so getting ready on the day of was so much better. My sister and a friend also had their makeup done. My friend slept in her makeup so that she could wear it for another day--she loved her makeup that much. read more

I hired Anni for her amazing skills for my wedding. She coordinated with the hair styling team in order to create the best schedule to accommodate the entire wedding party. She kept the mood light with her warm, friendly, and humorous personality all the while working her makeup magic. She asked each of us about our desires for our look and listened carefully. When Anni had finished her work, everyone looked just stunning. From my makeup trial to the wedding, she was always professional and calming. You cannot go wrong with Anni. read more

I have short hair and am a makeup novice, so hiring a makeup artist was a big priority for my wedding. After meeting Anni Bruno at Wedding Crashers, I knew she was the one. We hit it off right away and she was beyond easy to work with in scheduling the trial and making a plan for the big day. The trial was so much fun -- she listened to my ideas and looked at pictures of our decor and my dress before making me up. Anni has the incredible ability to make you feel like a million bucks while making sure you still look like yourself. Everyone who had their makeup done by Anni on the wedding day was blown away, especially people who claimed to not like having their makeup done by other people. To top it off, the makeup lasted forever (I had to use multiple removers 14 hours later to get it off). Anni is the best! read more

Anni Bruno was absolutely wonderful to work with. If you are reading this and looking for someone to hire for bridal makeup, please do yourself a favor and contact her. She goes the extra mile to give her clients absolute confidence that she will provide them with the look they want for any special occasion. I hired her for my wedding, and I can't say enough good things about her. During my trial with her, we tried on a few different looks until I found one I was happy with. I felt very comfortable, and it was great to connect with her on a personal level. Through the months leading up to the wedding, she was in contact me, providing scheduling and confirmations, and was immediately responsive to any last minute questions I had, and accommodating to scheduling changes. She doesn't book more than one person/event per day, so you can have complete confidence that you are her number one priority. And the final product was exactly what I had envisioned - stunningly beautiful. In addition to her flawless work, Anni is a genuinely kind person - she deftly handled a very emotional situation and was able to turn tears into laughter. Thank you Anni, for your part in making my wedding a fantastic experience, and your consummate professionalism. Though I don't expect to get married again, I certainly hope to use your services for other fancy affairs! Additionally, you will be the first recommendation I make to any bride-to-be. read more

I just booked Anni for my makeup for my wedding in June. I am very natural but am looking for a little more drama on my special day. I showed Anni pictures of what I am picturing and she did a phenomenal job. I looked in the mirror and actually teared up thinking how pretty she made me look and feel AND how even more excited she made me feel about my special day. She is great book her asap!!!! read more

All I want to say is amazing. I met Anni about 3 years ago and her work is truly stunning. I have sensitive skin and never liked too much makeup, I brought in a couple pictures as inspiration and Anni customized her application according to my skin type and I never felt more Beautiful. I was surprised my makeup lasted all night. If anyone is getting married Anni is the only one I trust with my Skin. read more

Anni Bruno from NYC Faces is a complete and total rockstar -- she is a makeup goddess. I am eternally grateful for the outstanding job she did on makeup for me (the bride) and my mom on my wedding day. I was overwhelmed by wedding planning and so almost chose to wing it and do my own makeup, but I am SO glad I went with Anni instead. I did a trial run, during which she spent an hour and a half getting to know me, taking notes, and trying on different colors and styles on my face. She even tried the false eyelashes during my trial! I almost skipped out on the trial to save money, but I was honestly so glad that I did the trial run, because it makes you so much more confident and relaxed on the real day. I looked so glam after the trial that we decided to take our NY Times photo that night. Anni was so kind and flexible, for example she let me hang out and straighten my hair at her apt after our trial, and she happily arrived at 7am on my wedding day with just a few days notice. She was also willing to adjust her package to fit my specific needs, and offered the best value that I saw among any makeup artist in NYC. I was thrilled that I did not have to touch up my makeup even once throughout the 8-hour hot summer day, and despite shedding many (!) tears -- every bit of my makeup stayed put! Even so, she gave me a brand new lip liner, lip gloss, and concealer/powder to bring with me for touch-ups just in case. Her makeup was very high quality (Mac, Makeup Forever, etc. etc.), including these amazing false eyelashes that are apparently real human hair, and which she placed individually, one lash at a time. She made my mom look stunning -- drop dead gorgeous, and glamorous, yet not overly done-up. The thing about Anni is that she has a way of making you look incredibly beautiful, yet effortlessly so. Her style is elegant, chic, and classy. She is a miracle worker, and you will be incredibly lucky if you have the chance to work with her! read more

anni is amazing! not only is she professional and extremely talented, she is also the easiest and friendliest person to be around. she is open to any suggestions you have and she did an amazing job for my wedding. i had awesome fake eyelashes and she even gave me a spray tan that looked so good. my makeup felt so good on my face and it didnt' feel gross and cakey - and the best part it stayed on forever! my wedding lasted about 10 hours and it was still there when i got home - amazing! i can't recommend anni enough! read more

Anni was one of my favorite vendors through the long planning process! I did a trial with her, and then booked her for my 2 wedding events. We had the best time going through all of her incredible makeup (she even makes her own, which are some of the most beautiful colors I've seen). Anni nailed all of the looks I hoped for, and even encouraged me to go for glitter eyeliner one day and rhinestone lashes another. Honestly, she encouraged me to be playful and step outside of my "normal", and I looked all the more beautiful for it. We did things I've never done before, including airbrushing and fake lashes, but I looked incredible throughout the very looooong days. She also did our mothers' makeup, and her colleague did our bridesmaids and sisters makeup. Everyone looked flawless, and most importantly, loved how they looked. That's not an easy feat when you have so many individualistic women. Anni was patient, a well of light and laughter and professionalism, able to work FAST when we were behind, able to change course when I threw a minor bridezilla tantrum and hated every color we planned to use, and just a real source of steady and calm in an otherwise terribly stressful day. I trusted her so much, and it paid off. If you want a makeup artist who has the utmost respect for you, is calm in the eye of a storm, truly professional and talented, and will make you feel glamorous and beautiful on a special day in your life, don't hesitate to book Anni! I have so much love for her and she has the best vibes to surround yourself with before any big occasion. Good luck! read more

Anni has helped me achieve the perfect look for my reception and tea ceremony in Aug, 2015. Not only was she able to take me in for a trial at a short notice but she was able to take my feedback of what I preferred that I think will work best for me and my comfort level and execute on the day of!! That's always nearly impossible for most people as due to the time restraint, I wasn't able to go for another trial in between my first and only trial with Anni and the morning of my event. But Anni took my suggestion, listened and this is all via "email", she heard and understood what I wanted and absolutely performed magic without even having me for a second trial! As I was getting nervous in between that time frame, I was super duper impressed and was blown away by the result and again, this is from changes I requested to be made right before the morning of and my look was even different than the one we did during my trial and it was flawless. Exactly what I wanted. Thank you Anni for your patience, professionalism and talent. Can't say enough. Trust Anni Bruno. read more