Katie did my hair and makeup on location for my wedding at Dillon Beach Resort. Katie was so wonderful to work with. Because the wedding location was not close to where I live, we weren't able to do a trial beforehand. We shared inspiration ideas and spoke on the phone during the months leading up to the event, so that she knew exactly what I was going for and it turned out exactly how I'd hoped! I wanted to wear my hair back because the location was windy and it stayed up and in place for the entire event! Katie arrived on time, was incredibly professional, kind and a pro at keeping the vibe calm and relaxed. A dream to work with, I highly recommend her! read more

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Mary was the stylist for my wedding this past weekend and she was wonderful! She supported make up and hair styling - between me, my mom, mother in law, and matron of honor - and all of us felt so happy with the final result. She showed up right on time, was super organized throughout the day, and kept us on schedule with time for a few last touch ups/modifications before the ceremony. She is full of positive energy and was so easy to get along with. I did a hair trial with her before the wedding to get a scope of what I wanted and she was very helpful during that - sharing pictures and advice about what options worked well/some that didn't based on my hair type and dress. Costs were very reasonable for everything compared to some others stylists I had scoped in SF/Oakland/Marin. I highly recommend Mary and Whimsy! to anyone looking for wedding hair/makeup services. read more

(Per my wife) Mary was the hair and makeup artist for my wedding on October 15, 2022 and I would highly recommend her. There were only three of us getting our hair and make-up done on the day of, so it was all Mary. She arrived exactly on time and kept everyone on schedule. All three of us were really happy with the result! I decided to switch up both my make-up and my hair from the trial styles last minute, and Mary was happy to adapt. read more

Katie was the hero of our wedding day! Not only was my hair and makeup perfect and just as I always imagined it, but she also served as a therapist, handler, and picker outer of sticks and twigs from the bottom of my dress. She is a goddess. She was even very patient with me during my second hair trial, until we got things just as I liked. I would absolutely recommend Katie! read more

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This review is for Mary, who went above and beyond on my wedding day. I've never felt more comfortable and confident with my hair and makeup, and her attention to detail and patience was unbeatable--I don't even know how many lipstick combinations we tried until we finally settled on the perfect one. Then, on top of all of that, she did three completely perfect looks for my mom and sisters as well. Can't thank her enough. read more

I'm so happy I worked with Katie for my wedding. During the planning process she was very responsive to emails and made things so simple with the contract/deposit/pricing. I opted for a hair and makeup trial, which was really helpful because it was my first time having it professionally done. It was more glam than I'm used to, and Katie was very receptive to using some of my own products and lighter coverage on the wedding day so that I felt like myself (well, a very elevated version of myself!) On the wedding day she and her team arrived early (and also carpooled because we had limited parking). They performed a total of 20 services for my bridesmaids and family, and stayed right on schedule. They all had a very calm energy about them, and that coupled with being on time allowed for a really relaxing and enjoyable morning. My bridesmaids had a variety of hair types and skin tones and every one of them looked gorgeous and natural. My grandma also requested some last minute makeup and Katie and her team kindly fit her in. Everyone looked and felt great - I really couldn't have asked for a better start to the day! read more

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Katie and her team did a phenomenal job with hair/makeup for myself and my wedding party. They were very professional (on-time, organized, high quality products, etc) but also keep the getting ready atmosphere fun and celebratory! As someone who isn't very experienced with hair/makeup, Katie was very patient and did a great job helping me come up with ideas and finalize my bridal look. I felt so beautiful and was so pleased with the end results (as was my bridal party). Great experience all around! read more

Choosing Whimsy for my bridal hair & make up was one of the best decisions I've ever made! I cannot rave enough about Katie and her mind-blowing talent! She was so incredibly thoughtful and attentive throughout the day, and went above and beyond to make sure that I felt like the most stunning bride. My hair & make up looked absolutely gorgeous and far exceeded my expectations. I have very fine hair and she was able to work her magic to give me the volume I was looking for. She is also such a fun, lovely, approachable person and has the most calming demeanor, playing an integral role in helping keep my nerves at bay throughout the getting ready process. I had debated asking her to stick around until the ceremony, and I'm so glad that I chose to do this because it was a very windy day and she was right there whenever I needed her to touch up my makeup and tie up a loose strand of hair. This helped make the day run smoothly and made things feel so effortless. I've had so much fun looking back on all the photos and gushing over my hair & make up. I truly can't recommend Katie enough - I promise you will not be disappointed! read more

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For those of you looking for a brilliant bridal stylist for your big day..... seriously LOOK NO FURTHER! And trust me pay the additional hourly fee to have her stay for touch-ups because she is sooooo worth it! She was on point every second, between every photo, hiking to the top of the Meritage gazebo and beyond, following behind me and my bridesmaids so closely that we hardly knew she was there and the best part she was the first to help me to the bathroom! Katie... truly if I could give you more stars I would! Right from the moment you responded to my inquiry and we had our first call, I knew you were the right fit for me and my bridal party! From trial run to the big day! Katie you are a rock star . There are not enough words to thank you for not only you and your teams spectacular work, but for being so kind and genuine, calming me during the stressful times and above all making sure my girls and I remained flawless throughout the wedding! I want to do it all over again just to have another day with you read more

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I hired Mary from Whimsy to do my hair and makeup for my wedding in Santa Rosa on 8-5-22. We came into town a few months prior and I did a trial hair and makeup run with Mary as well. I highly recommend doing the trial! Mary arrived to both sessions on time and it was perfect on both occasions. Doing the trial made my wedding day stress free as Mary took pictures and notes of what I liked. So when she arrived on the wedding day I was able to relax and let her work her magic. I got so many compliments on how she did my hair and made my eyes pop for pictures with the makeup she chose. We are frequent visitors of Santa Rosa and I would use her again for a special occasion! Thanks Mary for making my wedding morning stress free read more

Katie is amazing! She did my hair and makeup for our July, outdoor wedding. She went above and beyond and the outcomes were even better than I could have imagined! I have very fine hair so I was worried it would look thin and flat on my wedding day but Katie worked her magic and I couldn't have been happier! I received so many compliments throughout the day. She took extra time to make sure my hair would withstand the wind throughout the night and my makeup lasted through the after party. She is so nice and easy to work with. Her assistant was great as well to help with my bridal party on the wedding day. She was very flexible with dates and times when scheduling the hair and makeup trial and was quick to respond to any questions I had throughout the planning process. I highly recommend! read more

Katie and her team did a phenomenal job with hair and makeup for my wedding! The bridal party raved about their look!! I was obsessed with my hair!! I highly recommend their services for any celebration in the Sonoma and Napa area!! Thanks Katie!!! read more

Mary was amazing and worked closely with me to not only get my hair and make up just right but also manage my specific concerns about my skin. She researched options and customized everything. She also did my bridal party and mother-- everyone loved their looks. I couldn't ask for better service and professionalism! I loved the way I looked for my rehearsal and wedding day. I highly recommend working with Mary! read more

Katie is amazing! I got so many compliments on my make up and my hair also looked incredible. I can't thank her enough for making me feel so great on my wedding day. read more

Book Katie for your wedding now...She is magic!! I was super reluctant to have a trial run or pick a hairstyle for my wedding because I was afraid I wasn't going to be a beautiful bride. Well, boy was that dumb! During my trial run Katie put me right at ease, we talked about my fears, and about all the things I envisioned. She went right to work and helped bring what I wanted to life. And it was perfect. The day of the wedding Katie brought her calm, positive vibes (and professionalism and immense talent) to the getting ready process and helped recreate my hair and makeup perfectly! She helped me feel beautiful and confident as I went to marry the love of my life......and for that I will always be grateful. read more

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Katie has done me and my family's hair and makeup since homecoming of freshman year of high school. She's done all of our weddings, senior photos, and other photo shoots as well and they always come out beautiful. We call her our fairy godmother because she always knows what colors suite us and exactly what we want without really even telling her. She's so talented and loves what she does. She's also just such an amazing person and anyone would be lucky to have her as their makeup artist. Her and her team are so professional and they also are super flexible, give great advice, and do so well with big groups. We had 13 people who needed hair and makeup for my wedding and they did it so smoothly. read more

If you are looking for a hair + make-up artist for your wedding, stop everything that you're doing and get in touch with Whimsy. Hiring them was the best decision. Katie is truly gifted in the art of hair + makeup. Plus, she's super easy to work with, prices are totally fair and on the day-of, she's calm and cool (exactly what a bride needs on the big day!). During my hair + make-up trial, I loved how Katie brainstormed styles with me (oh gosh, I was so indecisive!) and then took copious notes on the final look so she wouldn't forget anything on the wedding day. Sure enough, for the wedding, my style was PERFECT. My 3 Bridesmaids, Mom and Mother-in-law who also had their hair + makeup done were also thrilled. Besides my wedding, I also had Katie do my hair + make-up for the Rehearsal Dinner the day before the wedding. I loved how she made this look very different from what the wedding look would be. I felt like an absolute princess both nights. Can't say enough great things about Whimsy. THANK YOU! read more

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I cannot say enough amazing things about Katie! Not only is she cool and fun to work with but her energy is so calming on your wedding day- she was truly fantastic. All of my bridesmaids and myself LOVED our looks and I am so glad I trusted her! I would definitely recommend doing the trial with her first, that helped me decide on my look! She was so patient working with me and I really felt like she wanted me to feel my absolute best on my wedding day. Would absolutely recommend! read more

Katie and Tisha were so awesome to work with! Katie made the entire process so easy from start to finish and was so helpful in helping me to craft my wedding day look. She really brought my hair and makeup ideas to life and transformed them into a gorgeous and classy look with very minimal direction required from me. I had a specific idea on what I wanted my eye makeup to look like and Katie instantly had recommendations on what makeup we should use and it all turned out better than I could have imagined. My hair can be challenging to work with (very curly and frizzy) but she was able to handle it like a pro and her styling kept it tame all day and into the night. My wedding party looked absolutely stunning as well. I couldn't recommend Katie enough! read more

I was married this past September in Sonoma County. I was so lucky to have Katie of Whimsy recommended to me for hair and makeup. Katie has a relaxed confidence that I found so reassuring. She is a consummate professional and she made the entire process a pleasure. My mom and I went to Katie's studio a couple of months before the wedding for a trial run of makeup and hair options. She listened to what we wanted, looked at the photos I brought and made great suggestions. I left the appointment confident that we'd be in good hands on my wedding day. The morning of the wedding, Katie came to our hotel to do our makeup and hair. She easily rolled with the punches regarding some last minute changes. Both my mom's and my makeup looked natural, photographed beautifully and stayed put all day and all evening long. I can't put into words how thrilled I was with how my hair turned out. Katie didn't even flinch when she saw my thick head of hair. After listening (to admittedly vague) descriptions of what I thought I wanted, she was able to create a look I loved that was both flattering and bombproof. Katie was integral to making me look and feel completely beautiful on my wedding day. I can't recommend her enough. read more

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Katie is the BEST! I inquired with quite a few people for my wedding hair + makeup and Katie was IT from the start. She worked with me to prepare me for the trial run (what was needed/expected) and for the wedding day! I am a super detail-oriented person, have high expectations...and well, when it comes to my hair/makeup...while I have a style/preference, I wasn't very good at articulating that to Katie (lol). That being said, she took the little information I did give her and rolled with it! We did my trial before engagement photos and I was so thrilled that my hair/makeup lasted all night (through a drive to SF + wind/cold by the bridge + dinner in Sonoma after for date night) that I just got more excited for wedding day! Of course, I pivoted a little bit as far as style between trial & the big day, but again - Katie just rolled with it! On your wedding day - it is SO nice to have Katie be the one doing your hair/makeup and just keeping it real! Her pricing is great and my bridesmaids, Mom, MIL, and even my husband's Aunts had their hair & makeup done. We all loved the way we looked! Cannot recommend Katie enough and am so grateful that she was the one to make me feel like a bride on my wedding day! Thank you, Katie! read more

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Hands down, 5+ stars! Katie rocks. She made me feel relaxed and at ease doing my wedding makeup. The trial run went great--I showed her some ideas and she went to work creating what I had envisioned. On the wedding day she was quick and thorough with each member of the bridal party. Katie is very professional, clean, and her expertise shows. Thank you, Katie for helping make me look and feel beautiful! read more

Katie is amazing--a true artist!! She did my hair and makeup for my wedding last weekend, along with the hair and makeup for all the ladies in the bridal party, and everyone looked fantastic! Even by the end of a full night of dancing, our hair and makeup still looked great. I loved how my hair and makeup looked in person, but what was even better was to see how good it looked in the pictures from the wedding. Katie is incredibly detailed in her work, and it is clear that she really cares about her clients and making sure that they not only look but also feel beautiful. She is a very sweet person and she made all of us feel very comfortable when we were getting our hair and makeup done. I highly recommend Whimsy!! read more

Katie did beautiful bridal hair and makeup for my wedding in August!! I don't wear much makeup and general leave my hair straight so was vague on what I wanted, yet she managed to pull together something so perfect for the big day. In every picture and from every angle, the hair and makeup looked beautiful. I appreciated that she kept the brides natural style and didn't cake on the makeup or extensions - my husband and mom both felt she nailed the balance. In addition, she made a slight tweak to my trial which I loved. Furthermore, as there are a lot of asians in the bay area - I felt she did a great job with my features, which not all makeup artists get. Finally, Katie was great with my bridesmaids hair (all different - so her range is wide) and had an efficient yet calm demeanor which was important given we were running behind schedule. Thank you Katie for making my feel so happy and confident on my big day - I hope our paths cross again! read more

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Katie is an expert in her field! She made my daughters wedding day so special and carefree! we had a large group and she and her team were on time and finished on time. we all looked amazing! I will trust no other artist for future weddings. read more

Can't say enough great things about Katie Donaghy! She's incredibly talented and honestly just such a joy to be around. The bridesmaids and I had a blast hanging out with her and her team the morning of my wedding. I absolutely LOVED my wedding hair and makeup. She thoughtfully listened to what I was envisioning and then completely exceeded my expectations. I really wanted my hair down and curled despite the fact that it doesn't hold curls well - but Katie made it happen!! My hair and the orchids she clipped on the side stayed put the entire night. She and her team also did an amazing job with the bridesmaids' hair and makeup. Everyone looked stunning! Recommending Katie to every single bride! read more

I absolutely loved working with Katie for my Sonoma Vineyard Wedding!! I knew the minute I met her I was going to be so happy having her doll me up for my wedding. She is all about the natural look, which was just what I wanted. She gave me just the right balance of natural with a subtlety of glam :) I felt like me! She's great at adapting to your skin and color, which again was so helpful. Katie is so calm and sweet and awesome and having that in addition to great make up skills makes her the best in the biz! I would HIGHLY recommend Katie to anyone looking for their wedding make-up artist! read more

Katie Donaghy is a makeup/hair WIZARD, but also a gem of a human being. She did my hair and makeup for my wedding last March, and when I saw myself in the mirror when she was done, I looked so beautiful, I started crying. I looked more beautiful than I EVER have in my entire life, and it was all her handiwork. Even my photographer said, "Every bride I've ever worked with whose makeup and hair have been done by Katie has looked BEAUTIFUL and been totally happy with her." We eloped and I didn't even do a trial run- I just explained my vision to her, and somehow, she made it come to life- but in a better way than I ever could have dreamed up. She's sweet, professional, understanding, and goes above and beyond. She quelled my nerves several times, and even pulled out my dress for me and arranged it on the bed (which in my wedding-morning insanity I'd forgotten to do) and ended up helping me put my earrings and necklace on (not an easy task when you've got your hair perfectly curled and coiffed). The photographer got several pics of Katie helping me with my jewelry, and I am so happy, because the truth is, she was an integral part of the day- she got me off on the right foot, and I couldn't be more grateful. I'd recommend Katie to any bride without hesitation. Update: I am now having maternity photos done, but I've moved cross country, and I wanted to at least ATTEMPT to partially recreate the soft, ethereal look she gave me on my wedding day, so I asked her to send me the name of the makeup she used. Instead, she sent me a long, detailed video showing EXACTLY what she used and how she did it, using a drawing of an eye. Talk about going above and beyond, even after the fact. Katie is a true talent and an absolute doll. read more

Katie is amazing. My makeup was perfect and better than I could have ever imagined. She matched my inspiration perfectly. After having my scheduled makeup artist not show up for my destination wedding, my best friend frantically called everywhere we could find and no one could come to help the day of with such short timing before the ceremony. Finally, we called Katie and she dropped everything to come to my rescue. Not only did she save my day, she did an amazing job. Despite not having a trial or communication ahead of time, she created my ultimate dream look for my wedding day. She also made me feel comfortable, calm and put me to ease. If you are looking for a professional, kind and amazing artist, Katie is a perfect fit! read more

Katie is a gem. I just received some preliminary photos back from my wedding in April and I (to sound rather egocentric) look simply fantastic. She effortlessly interpreted my jittery and vague understanding of desired style and turned me into a classically vintage goddess. I have never looked more beautiful. From trial to wedding day, Katie made certain I felt pampered and beautiful (and even put up with my crazy family with grace and poise). I am already searching for a new event that will take me back to Katie. read more