I was planning to wait to write this review until I received some of my wedding photos back to share with it. But then I realized - Olivia is too fantastic and phenomenal to not sing her praises immediately. From the moment I met Olivia for my wedding make-up trial, I immediately felt like I had known her my whole life. Olivia has such grace, poise, elegance, and a presence about her that you instantly feel at ease. She listens wholeheartedly and is one of the most genuine people I have ever met. You may be asking yourself, "what do character traits have to do with her skills as a make up artist?" My answer: everything. Olivia puts such thought and carefulness into her work as an artist and ensures that her clients are completely satisfied. She is extremely knowledgeable about the products and is always willing to take the time to educate you. I can honestly say that I have never felt prettier than when Olivia did my make-up for my wedding. Almost every compliment I received that day revolved around my beautiful, glowing skin and how natural it looked. I am not the kind of girl who wears a lot of make-up so I was hesitant in finding a wedding make-up artist that could truly capture who I am and would not turn me into someone or something I did not want to be. So from the absolute bottom of my heart, thank you, Olivia, for being such an integral part of my wedding day. You truly are an incredible artist and wonderful person! read more

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I had my wedding makeup done by Olivia and I absolutely LOVED my experience from start to finish! It takes a lot for me to trust someone with my makeup and Olivia went above & beyond! She was so kind, patient and attentive during the entire process. When we set up my first makeup trial, she really took the time to study inspo photos so that we could achieve the exact look I wanted for my wedding day. She even offered to do a second trial on the day of my rehearsal dinner so that we could really dial in the final look! On the day of the wedding, she single-handedly did makeup for my 6 bridesmaids, mother, mother-in-law and officiant. She was so on top of things that we were ahead of schedule! She had such a calming & joyful presence which made each person feel so at ease and comfortable. Working with her was such a dream and the best decision I ever made! Thank you, Olivia, for being such a special part of my big day! I will never stop recommending you to any and all who are getting married! xo read more

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If you are looking for someone to do your makeup...look no further. I booked Olivia for my June 2022 wedding. When we set up my first makeup trial, she took the time to look at my inspiration and asked all of the right questions leading up to the session. I loved it so much, that she was able to squeeze me in to do my makeup for the rehearsal dinner as well! She is organized, attentive, detail-oriented, and she was so calm on a day that felt overwhelming due to the weather and the number of people we had to get ready! I truly felt like Olivia was a friend that I have known forever. She made me feel so comfortable, beautiful, and confident on my wedding weekend. All of my bridesmaids and my stepmother were so happy with their makeup. Olivia even went above and beyond and sent an email prior to the wedding party reminding them of tips leading up to the wedding to make sure their makeup would look flawless. I cannot refer Olivia enough- if she is available book her right away since her schedule will fill up! Olivia, thank you again for making me feel so beautiful my entire wedding weekend. read more

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Where to begin! Working with Olivia was one of the best decisions I made for our wedding. She begins by getting to know you, your vision for the day, and how you want to feel. And if you're not a big/expert makeup person, these types of questions really help inform the look you want to have for a big event as well as calm your nerves. Every product that Olivia used during my trial immediately ended up in my Sephora cart -- she knew exactly how to achieve the effortless, still me-but elevated effect. She's incredibly talented, a calming presence with family members, and just an all around delight. I'd recommend working with her to anyone. read more

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I can't say enough to express how grateful I am to have worked with Olivia. She did my makeup for my engagement photos and my wedding day and truly went above and beyond for both! She listens to what you like and takes all the inspo photos you send her into account when she's creating your dream look. Olivia has an amazing way of making you feel comfortable right away and gives you the opportunity to truly be honest about what you like and don't like through every phase of the makeup application. She is AMAZING at what she does and made me feel my absolute best for my engagement photos and even more so on my wedding day. She is organized, attentive, and calm through all the craziness of a wedding morning. She not only made me feel gorgeous, but her and her colleague made my mom, grandma and 9 bridesmaids look amazing as well. I never had any doubts with Olivia and I knew she would handle my makeup and my loved ones makeup with care. She is so detail oriented and truly makes you look like the best version of yourself without you feeling like the "true" you is lost in makeup. Olivia is the best makeup artist I have ever worked with and I highly recommend her! read more

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Olivia was recommended to me by my wedding photographer, and I am so lucky I got to work with her! From the first intro call, I could tell how attentive to detail Olivia is and how much she wants to create the hair and makeup look that you are looking for. She even talked me through doing my own makeup for my engagement sessions! After our intro call, Olivia sent a list of detailed photos and information to help her create the perfect look. I did a preview session and she absolutely nailed it! It was also a great opportunity to meet her before my wedding day and we have a fun conversation the whole time. Then comes wedding day! Hours before getting married, I was definitely a little on a edge. Sitting with Olivia and having her do my makeup was almost meditative - she was so calm, helpful, and helped me relax. Not to mention, she again created the wedding hair & makeup look I wanted - which lasted the entire afternoon and evening! If you have an opportunity to work with Olivia, you won't regret it! read more

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There are not enough stars in the world to adequately capture just how amazing Olivia is. She is a true artist and knows exactly how to turn your vision for your bridal beauty into a reality. Further, her calm demeanor, amazing sense of humor, and conversation skills mean that anyone lucky enough to sit in her chair spends their time giggling and relaxing - this is key for bridal party jitters morning of. Olivia made me feel like the most beautiful version of myself - glamorous, sophisticated, a little sexy. She and her team made each of my bridesmaids, our junior bridesmaids, and our mothers feel so beautiful. Many saying it's the best makeup they've ever had done. Lastly, Olivia was an amazing resource for me throughout the wedding planning process. She is thorough, professional, and very easy to communicate with. She connected me to my incredible hair stylist and florist, all who worked together to make the most stunning day. I am so delighted to recommend Olivia, and I hope you all have the chance to work with her for your bridal needs! read more

Makeup isn't really my thing and I'll be the first to admit that. It was actually the number one thing that stressed me out about my wedding day. I've personally always felt overdone in a full face of makeup. Enter Olivia! Olivia completely eased my worries and listened to my vision of minimal makeup while still recommending things to accentuate my natural features. I honestly felt like the most beautiful version of myself the day of my wedding! My makeup lasted all day and my pictures turned out beautifully. My favorite thing Olivia does is her individual eyelash application. They are such a game changer! There's nothing worse than the feeling of having heavy strip false eyelashes. Olivia applies them individually so that they look natural and feel lightweight. By the end of the night I honestly forgot I even had them on! It's obvious that Olivia loves her job! She is so sweet and personable and her enthusiasm is unmatched. She truly wants you to look and feel like the most beautiful version of yourself!! read more

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Olivia is nothing short of amazing! I've been blessed by her talent a handful of times now, have used her for a photoshoot for our business & highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional & insanely gifted makeup artist. From the start of booking her communication is clear & concise, to the day of with her professional, warm demeanor and ability to perform high quality services in great time. The makeup she has done for me could easily last ALL DAY & made me feel like a perfectly enhanced version of myself. Olivia uses only the best products in her kit & everyone in our bridal group was so happy with her work! I would recommend her again & again as she is consistent and incredible at what she does! BOOK FAST because she gets scheduled out quite far & for good reason, she's the best! read more

Olivia was the first vendor I hired for my wedding in October 2021, and I actually partially chose my wedding date based on her availability! I knew that her effortless, natural, gorgeous approach to makeup and her one-of-a-kind personality were exactly what I'd want on my wedding day. Hiring her was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. I want to start with Olivia's personality. She is one of the kindest people I know, and has such an incredibly big and generous heart. She's easy going but so hard working (such a rare combo!), is a good listener, and is fun to talk to. (And I say that as the type of person who dreads going to get my hair cut/nails done/etc. because I feel nervous about having to make conversation with the stylist!) These values of kindness, good communication, and hard work are at the heart of Olivia's business and mean that she was a joy to work with from the moment I signed a contract with her through my wedding day. She was always willing to recommend another vendor (and helped me find my hair stylist!) or answer questions; she was easy to schedule and communicate with; she was clear and responsive about what she could or couldn't do; and she was just a pleasure to work with from start to finish. That meant that on my wedding day I could just relax and be myself around her, which was such a gift. Just as importantly, Olivia is an incredibly talented makeup artist. I don't wear a lot of makeup day to day, and had awful skin for decades, so I was nervous about having a bunch of heavy makeup on my picky skin and really just wanted to look and feel like myself. Olivia helped me zero in on the look I wanted and then we tried it out in two preview sessions; she was especially attentive to what type of foundation would work well without irritating my skin. At first, I thought booking two sessions was sort of unnecessary, but it actually ended up being crucial -- even though I loved what we'd done in the first session and thought I was set on that look, Olivia encouraged me to try different things for creativity's sake, and that led to us finding what ended up actually being my wedding look! I couldn't have been happier with how my makeup turned out on the day of the wedding; I just felt so gorgeous and comfortable all day. Best of all, her makeup job withstood my crazy, sweaty dancing during the reception :-) I still looked flawless at the end of the night! Olivia also worked her magic on my bridesmaids, mom, and mother-in-law too. In that group of six people, there was a very wide range of skin tones, ages, and situations -- my MOH was about 8 weeks postpartum; my mom is in her 70s; one of bridesmaids is a redhead and another is Black -- and she handled each one flawlessly. Everyone looked like the most beautiful version of themselves! If I had to plan my wedding all over again, I'd still hire Olivia in a heartbeat, and I recommend her to everyone, without reservation! read more

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Olivia is a dream to work with. She really felt like my partner and friend on my wedding day. I was so thrilled with my entire make up look. I felt like the best, most beautiful version of myself. From the initial bridal make up trial, Olivia was detailed, thorough and patient. She was super communicative for every step of the process. I appreciated that she explained what step she was doing, how she does it, she asked so many questions on what I liked or thought about what she was doing, and she was open to trying anything I had in mind. But most importantly, I love that she gave me her honest opinion and guidance on things that would flatter my facial features. Her agreements and costs are fair, she's so flexible in working with your needs, and her second makeup artist was also amazing. She is so intentional and takes great care for all of her services. My bridesmaids, mother and mother in law were all so pleased with their makeup looks. Olivia, thank you for making me feel like a glowing, radiant bride on my wedding day! read more

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Olivia was referred to me by a friend and I'm SO happy I was able to work with her on our wedding day! We met a few days prior for my trial (which is a must)! You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and what their vision is. She was flexible, kind, calm and so detail oriented. On the wedding day, she was timely and made each person feel so beautiful! My mom and mother in law LOVED their look and felt so special! Olivia also nailed my look! I felt like a more glamorous version of myself and it photographed incredibly well. If you're looking for a MUA for any special event, I can't refer Olivia enough!! She's incredible and you won't regret it! read more

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Olivia is such a pleasure and joy to be around, especially during what could potentially be a "stressful" time -- planning your dream wedding. Prior to hiring Olivia as my makeup artist for our wedding day, I was an esthetician client of hers. We connected the first time we met and developed a friendship over the year. Olivia shared about her makeup artist business and how much she loved being with brides on their special day. When my fiancé and I set our wedding date, I immediately reached out to Olivia to see if she'd be willing and available to do our makeup, and luckily for us, she was! Aside from Olivia's warm and gentle spirit, her work demeanor is professional, clear, and flexible to ensure her clients are beyond satisfied. Olivia offers a makeup preview session to explore a bride's vision of what to look like on the "big day". I highly recommend taking Olivia up on this offer. I found the process very comfortable, easy, and natural for Olivia because she listens to your needs, takes detailed notes, and frequently checks-in to see if her work is as you envision. Olivia's studio is cozy, elegant, and full of natural light, which is ideal in seeing your beautiful self shine. She's also a huge pet lover, like myself, and welcomed my Pomapoo to accompany me during the makeup preview. Shortly following the preview session, Olivia sent a detailed email outlining each makeup product and color applied to keep as a reference for the actual wedding day, and as reference for any modifications on the bride's end. On our wedding day, Olivia arrived early and made getting ready a breeze and fun with her sweet personality, thoughtful conversations, and calming vibes. She also went above and beyond by doing makeup for 9 ladies, stayed ahead of schedule, and gifted me a personalized makeup bag; she's beyond generous with her time, talent, and love! All of my bridesmaid's and mom enjoyed getting to know her, and felt like they'd known her forever, which was exactly the vibe I wanted that day. Olivia's attention to detail, patience, and creative eye truly makes her unique and one-of-a-kind, and I strongly suggest hiring her for any event. I am grateful Olivia and I met and have become friends over the years. read more

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I highly recommend Olivia for any special day you're planning on having. Working with her was a joy, especially when you're planning a wedding. I had a quick telephone call with Olivia after my email inquiry. She had questions for me and I felt like she really wanted to know what I wanted for my look. I scheduled a preview with her. I know many may feel like it's expensive, but if it's for your wedding, I absolutely say it's a must because you don't want to guess what you'll look like on your big day! Olivia took her time with me and it was fun bouncing ideas off of her and my matron of honor. I normally dont wear a large amount of make up, but I also wanted to feel glamorous for the wedding. Olivia took in every consideration and gave me exactly what I wanted. On the day of my wedding she showed up on time and did my make up and three other people's. A few ladies wanted false lashes and she was even able to work on them with such short notice. Everyone told me they loved their makeup and felt like themselves, which was great because I've been in weddings where you feel like you have cookie cutter makeup slapped on you. I wore my makeup for 12+ hours, smiled for endless photos, and received kisses on the cheeks throughout the day...AND DIDN'T NEED TO DO ANY TOUCH UPS. I was amazed at how well the look held up! Once again, I cannot say enough great things about Olivia and her makeup skills. If you're still hesitant, email/call her I promise it's a decision you will not regret. I paid using Venmo. read more

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If you are reading this because you are looking for a make-up artist, Olivia is your girl! I am so lucky to have found her for our wedding day. During the wedding planning process, I realized that it's not just the service that matters, but also the person behind the service. Not only is Olivia talented, she is also super responsive and professional and has the kindest soul--The very person you can trust to help you feel your best on your beautiful day free of stress! Our wedding turned into a last minute hiking elopement. And I actually reached out to her just 1 month before our big day, but her warm and caring personality has made me feel like I knew her even longer! I am so glad I did the bridal preview as well. Oliva did both my hair and makeup. I loved her process of helping me figure out my bridal look--soft and natural. She was so thorough and took the time to really listen to what I wanted. It was easy talking to Olivia--like talking to a long time friend, even though I only talked to her a handful of times over the phone before meeting her in person-- and describing to her what I wanted, even with my limited make-up vocabulary. The added bonus was that Olivia was more than a makeup artist to me throughout! With her patience, encouragement, knowing exactly the right moments to ask how I was feeling, she truly was an amazing confidant. So I can say, Olivia: during our getting ready session, you made me feel beautiful both inside & out on my big day! My heart was calm and content and my hair and makeup was on point! Just also wanted to mention that my make-up held up even through the sweat, drizzly weather, and taking our mask on and off (pandemic times for future brides reading this when this has been a thing of the past lol) during our hike. Thank you for all that you have done! The day was magical and I felt like magic! I will surely reach out in the future when I am in need of a HMUA in the area. Thank you, Olivia! read more

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Olivia is amazing! She made me and my bridal party look incredible. Her and I had a chance to do a trial but due to Covid it has been well over a year. Not only has makeup trends changed but so has my personal style. I had full faith in her! My look was totally different from the trial, and actually I wasn't fully sure of what I wanted, so I let her do what she does best! It was perfect, my skin was flawless but felt weightless, my eyes were a perfect smokey while maintaining a natural look (thank you Covid) and the brows were ON POINT! Her work speaks for itself, but more importantly she has a beautiful, calming presence that can put any nervous bride at ease. She is kind, thoughtful and easy to connect with. An absolute gem! read more

Olivia is ... professionalism, kindness, talent, grace, punctual and everything a bride - or anyone could ever dream of in a makeup artist. I consider myself SO lucky to have had her do my makeup at my wedding, as well as my bridal party and family. She has this indescribable calmness about her, she makes you feel at home - and so good in your own skin. She made my special day so easy, and I felt beautiful and cared for, because I was in her hands. Olivia deserves ALL the accolades. THANK YOU Olivia! For all that you do and have done for me. I appreciate you so very much read more

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FIVE STARS!! Olivia and her team were amazing! From making me feel comfortable at not one but TWO make up trials, to finding the perfect lip shade to make sure I knew how to "touch up" as the night went on! She and her team were calm, easy going and so fun to have around when getting ready! She worked with all ages, from 11 to 90 years old, and 12 (yes 12!) of us felt comfortable with our "Pinterest worthy" natural make up with a touch of glam!! On your wedding day, you can be SO picky to try and get the perfect style so that you look like the most beautiful glowing version of yourself! Her prices were reasonable, she was timely, easy to talk to, and did an overall great job! I highly recommend her!!!!!! read more

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Olivia was responsive from the very beginning. She was also highly professional and personable from my preview down to the day of my wedding. I highly recommend her and can't wait to have her do my makeup & hair again for my larger wedding reception next year! Details of what I love about Olivia: - Reasonably priced considering how high the quality of work she puts out - Detail-oriented, she had a timeline for both my preview and the day of my wedding for me, my mom, and my sister-in-law. She had all of us out the door on time for my city hall wedding (Those weddings don't allow room for being late!) - Professional & personable, she arrived early/on-time and she was fun to chat with - Flexible & laid back, my mom was running late and she was totally accommodating with switching schedules around based on that I can't thank you enough for playing such a large part in my big day and for truly making my mom feel her best on that day as well. Really warmed my heart hearing how much attention you put into her makeup even when I wasn't around! And thanks again for making me feel like a beautiful version of myself with makeup on and not someone all caked up. My mom, sister-in-law and I received compliments all day/night long! Amazing!!! read more

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Olivia is absolutely the best!! I have gotten to work with here 3 times now and she always goes above and beyond. Most recently she helped me through my wedding day. I am not one to wear makeup ever and don't know the first thing about what I need. She always made me feel comfortable and I felt so confident when she finished my makeup! She was has a very open line of communication on what she needed from me and my bridesmaids and vice versa. We planned on doing my makeup for the wedding trial for my rehearsal dinner which worked perfectly! She made me look my best and I can't imagine not choosing her the next time I need to look fabulous! Thank you thank you thank you Olivia!! read more

What a fantastic experience, admittedly I have no business doing make-up, and was smart enough to seek the help of a great professional to get me prepped for my wedding. Olivia is responsive and detail oriented to the extent she ensured my makeup was exactly what I was looking for during the preview, checking in to make sure it was still lasting later in the day. On the wedding day during our first look my husband said something to the tune of "I'm glad you look like you, but even hotter" in reference to the perfect balance of make-up from Olivia to look great in photos but not too different from my normal "mascara only" self. Highly recommended working with Olivia (if you can get a spot in what I'm sure is a quickly filling schedule!) and I'll be coming back to Olivia for all my make-up needs and questions! read more

This is long overdue and where to I begin with Olivia! I found her through Instagram and was referred by another makeup artist. We had done 2 wedding trail previews before the big day and she blew me away with the final look! The first time I met her we sat down and went over every detail about what I like, didn't like, looked at pictures of makeup on me, etc. She took notes on everything, including all of the products we had used. On the day of the wedding I had 11 woman getting their makeup done and Olivia had put together a perfect timeline. She is personable, calm, sweet, easy to communicate with. I highly recommend booking her you want on your wedding day!! read more

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On our wedding day I felt elevated, beautiful, and confident and I owe so much of this to Olivia. I normally don't wear much makeup, so at my trial run I didn't have a lot of direction or specifics for Olivia. She did a great job of asking me specific questions and slowly adding more dimension and layers to see what I was comfortable with. After the trial we both felt something wasn't quite right, but I again could not pinpoint what it was. Olivia sent me product recommendations to try on my own and also had a lengthy phone conversation with me to fine tune our plan for the big day. I went in to the wedding day confident in our plan and the results were even better than I expected. My look was me, not too much, but elevated and elegant. Thank you Olivia for being such a great part of the wedding day. read more

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Olivia is amazing! She recently did my makeup for my wedding day as well as my bridesmaids and I couldn't have been happier. She was professional, warm and supportive - all qualities I was looking for in a makeup artist for my big day. As someone who doesn't normally wear a ton of makeup and has never enjoyed having my makeup done, Olivia listened and made me feel completely comfortable. I wanted a natural, but elevated look and she absolutely delivered. I highly recommend Olivia and would work with her again in a heartbeat. Thanks, Olivia!! read more

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I loved working with Olivia for wedding day makeup. She was so flexible during our multiple COVID reschedules, was communicative, and through 2 trials (one before COVID interrupted our planning, one a few weeks before our wedding in early November) was able to translate my minimal guidance into a look that I was so happy with day of. Our bridal party members are also makeup minimalists, and she was able to ask the right questions to give everyone a natural look that kept them looking like themselves, but with some extra glow and sparkle. She was super professional and easy to work with, and I was thrilled to have her as part of our wedding day. I'd highly recommend! read more

Olivia was my makeup artist for my wedding and I truly could not have asked for better. Olivia is a complete sweetheart, very detailed, trustworthy, and is just an overall joy to work with. I wasn't sure about what kind of makeup I wanted at first, but Olivia does a great job in figuring out what you do and don't like, and suggesting something that flatters your features. I absolutely loved the makeup she suggested and did for me, and it lasted all day! Which is saying something when the makeup stays put through a peak summertime outdoor wedding. She also made my mom and mother/sister in-laws feel so comfortable when it came time to do their makeup. They all could not stop talking about how great Olivia was and how much they loved their makeup. Olivia also just feels like your friend during the whole process - from wedding advice to makeup suggestions, she's there to give her honest opinion and tell you what works best whether it comes to the type of lipstick you wear or what makes sense during the getting ready timeline. I would highly recommend you hire Olivia to be your makeup artist - she is fantastic and was one of my absolute favorite vendors of the day. read more

This is far too late, but I had to share the absolute excellence that is Olivia Garvin. I had the happiest accident when Olivia ended up being the makeup artist for a boudoir shoot I did last March. She made me look like the most incredible version of myself. She was lovely and kind and made me feel so comfortable! Cut to May when my wedding makeup artist canceled on me 48 hours before my wedding. I frantically reached out to everyone, and the unicorn that is Olivia, answered right away. She immediately calmed my nerves when she confirmed that she would be able to accommodate me. She literally saved my entire wedding, and again, made me feel so beautiful! She listened to exactly what I wanted and fit seamlessly into my day. She also ended up doing the makeup for my officiant and my mother, both who raved about how talented she is and how gorgeous they both felt. I wish I had written this sooner, but but late than never. Olivia is professional, sweet, and so gifted! Please consider her for all your makeup needs! read more

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I was so lucky to find Olivia as my wedding makeup artist. Her class, style and chill vibes made it the perfect day. Olivia really takes the time to make sure you're comfortable and love your look. I never felt more beautiful, and it was an amazing experience meeting and working with Olivia. I can't wait to work with Olivia again in the future. Please consider her when looking for your wedding or special event look. I can't say enough great things about my experience!!! read more

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Olivia did makeup for bridesmaids and moms at my daughter's wedding. I found her to be very friendly and skilled, and she asks a lot of questions regarding preferences. She had us look in the mirror several times during the session to make sure she was doing what we wanted. We were all happy with our makeup, and I highly recommend Olivia! read more

Olivia did my bridal makeup for my big day, as well as doing makeup for my mother and two of my closest friends. She did an amazing job of bringing out the best in all of us while making us look natural and not overly made up. I have honestly never felt prettier. In addition to her makeup skills, she is a consummate professional to work with. She is also my go to person for eyebrow waxing. I highly recommend her. read more

Olivia was SO special to work with on the day of my wedding and the months leading up to it. From our very first phone call to the morning of my trial and the wedding day, she was such a calming presence. Everyone in the getting ready room felt so comfortable working with her. She listened to exactly what we wanted and made us all feel so gorgeous. I don't wear a lot of makeup, which makes me a little picky when someone else is doing mine, but I could not have imagined a softer, more romantic, perfect look than what she created for me. Some of my bridesmaids (and my mom!) wanted a little more glam, which she also did expertly. Olivia even gave my grandma a little eyeliner--which was perfect, and she loved it! Her prices are incredibly reasonable and she thinks of everything you might need over the course of your wedding day, like touch-ups after your first look and your own tube of lipstick to use throughout the night. Couldn't ask for a sweeter person and better makeup artist to have with me on my wedding day. If I've ever got another event to go to or an excuse to go back to Olivia, I 100% will! read more

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Olivia is amazing. I'm so happy she was the one to do my wedding makeup - I've never felt more beautiful than that day and she was absolutely the reason for that. read more

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Olivia is an absolute angel. As someone who doesn't wear a lot of makeup, Olivia was kind and patient, explaining everything step by step while giving me guidance when I was unsure. She checked in often during my bridal preview to make sure I was happy and made me feel comfortable to speak up if I wanted something adjusted. She's easy to talk to, responsive and just an all around pleasant gal to be around. The day of my wedding, I was so incredibly happy with the way my makeup turned out. I've never felt more beautiful. She also did the bridesmaids makeup and the mother of the groom and everyone looked stunning. I can't say enough good things about Olivia, she's a true artist. read more

Olivia is so amazing to work with! She made me feel like the best version of myself on my wedding day! I wanted to look beautiful but still natural and she totally nailed it! During out trial she was very detail-oriented and made a point to ask a lot of questions to figure out the best look and would guide me when I was indecisive. On the day of, she was such a warm calming presence and a joy to be around! I didn't have a wedding party, but my mom and mother-in-law loved their looks, and I was so thankful I had her stay for touch-ups because it rained that day! Highly recommend her to anyone and everyone!! read more

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I was planning my wedding pretty much blind from across the country & randomly found Olivia via an online bridal group I was in - I am so grateful that I did! From my first contact with her to my wedding day, she was by far the most professional, organized & communicative vendor I had. For my bridal preview, she was incredibly relaxed, receptive to my preferences and welcoming to her home - my bridesmaid who was traveling with me came along & she even offered her recommendations of things to do in the area and gave her her phone number in case she needed any advice. Aside from how happy I was with my makeup, it really showed me a lot about how genuine she is and it solidified my choice in hiring her. On my wedding day, the owner of my venue was around 40 minutes late to open up and let us into the house we had to get ready in, but Olivia literally pulled out a chair, found the right lighting and started working on one of my bridesmaids right there on the porch to keep us on schedule! Her presence was so calming & professional throughout the day and she made my mother and bridesmaids look & feel beautiful. All of them told me how great she was to work with & how willing she was to take feedback to make them happy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a makeup session for any occasion - she is just as talented as she is kind & genuine! I'd love to have an excuse to use her again next time I am in the Bay Area. I can't thank her enough for helping me and the ladies closest to me look & feel our best. read more

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I found Olivia for my wedding makeup after my original artist canceled on me last minute -- and boy was I glad! Olivia was professional, responsible and so nice to talk to. On top of that, her makeup skills were phenomenal, she made everyone (including my bridal party and mom) look absolutely wonderful. I could not recommend her enough for your big day or another special moment where you want to look your best! read more

Olivia did my makeup when I was a bridesmaid a few years ago (and I loved it!) and when we decided to get married in wine country, CA I knew I would be calling her again. Not only does Olivia provide an exceptional client experience, she is the most genuine and sweet person to work with. I was planning my wedding for the third time due to COVID, cancelling and postponing and was on a tight timeline to put together a new plan. Olivia offered vendor recommendations and I ended up booking 4 people she referred me to! She is truly the reason why my wedding turned out how it did. In terms of her makeup, Olivia listens to exactly what you want and offers input based on skin type, dress, hair etc to make you feel as beautiful as possible. I hope I have reasons to work with Olivia again, she is timely with communication, professional and so easy going it put me at complete ease working with her during such a stressful time! read more

I can't believe that I waited this long to review Olivia! She was my makeup artist for my summer 2018 wedding and I couldn't have asked for anyone better. She made me -- and all of my bridesmaids and mother and mother in law -- feel like the most beautiful versions of ourselves. I wanted a more natural, less "makeup-y" look, and Olivia was willing to work with me (even after I didn't like the first trial as much as I thought I would) and went out of her way to do another trial to make sure that I was happy with what the finished product would be. I LOVED what she did during that trial and on my wedding day, and I can't recommend her enough. She also is the sweetest and gave me a makeup bag as a gift that I use to this day. Hire her if you can!! I've recommended her to all of my friends getting married. read more

Olivia did my bridal show, boudoir and wedding day makeup and I could not have been happier with her work. She was sweet, professional and listened closely to the look I was going for. We trialed my wedding make up on the day of my shower and she made sure to check in with me throughout the entire day to make sure I was still happy with everything. For my boudoir, we went with a much sexier look that was perfect for the shoot. Olivia is an absolute pro and I cannot speak more highly of her and her craft. She was also great with my family and friends, instantly connecting with my mom, my sister and my bridesmaids on my wedding day. They all LOVED their make up. Olivia will make you feel like a goddess on your special day. I can't wait to work with her again! read more

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This review is long over-due, but now felt like the right time to post! I met Olivia in 2017 when I was looking for a makeup artist for my wedding. Olivia was the perfect fit, but being a planner and knowing that I didn't want to overindulge I decided I would just go my makeup myself. Flash forward a few weeks and a bride of mine was looking for a makeup artist...Olivia was so amazing during the on boarding process I was so excited to recommend her. My bride loves her too and ended up booking her. As a thank you Olivia ended up doing my makeup for my bridal shower and I was hooked. I decided to hire her for my wedding and have used her ever since! For family portraits and waxing services (she does this too). Olivia not only does a flawless job she is kind, sweet and will make you and your wedding party feel confident and comfortable. She truly cares about her brides and wants to start your wedding day as perfect as possible! If you're looking for a fun, authentic and talented makeup artist Liv is your gal! read more

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