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Brides by Valerie Clarke

Brides by Valerie Clarke

Mullica Hill, NJ
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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    Kelsey T. Sent on 08/15/2023
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    Absolutely amazing

    Val created the most STUNNING braid for me on my wedding day that was still just as perfect at 2am as it was when she did it at 7am through heat, a thunderstorm, and dancing all night! She made it so easy to plan and schedule a trial ahead of time and answered any/all questions I had leading up to the day of so quickly. I was able to relax and enjoy my wedding morning knowing she was doing mine and my girls hair.
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    Shannon A. Sent on 09/24/2023
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    I feel amazing about the way I looked on my wedding day

    Val was very professional and knowledgeable. I absolutely loved my hair for my wedding. She also did 2 of my bridesmaids and they looked gorgeous!! The make up artist she recommended was amazing as well.
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    Kelsey Sent on 10/19/2021
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    Book Val!!!!!

    If you are looking for a tousled “undone updo” look no further! Val is truly a master at what she does! She made my wedding hair dream a reality. I wanted a very intricate updo as she was able to deliver that with ease. She was so professional from start to finish, easy to communicate with, and just a truly nice person to work with. She spent a long time on my trial perfecting each piece of hair and making any small changes that I wanted. The day of was such a breeze with her and everyones hair turned out beautiful! I can't recommend Val enough!!!!
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    Jessica V. Sent on 07/16/2022
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    Awesome Wedding Hair Stylist!

    Val did an amazing job on everyone’s hair for my wedding! I have very long, thick, curly hair, (and the bridal party had varied hair types) and Val was still able to achieve all the different hairstyles we wanted. We started super early in the morning to make sure that I could do my first look and take some pictures before the ceremony. The reception was not until late afternoon and I was amazed at how great my hair still looked at that point after being wind-blown all day!! I never wear makeup, so I wanted something very minimal. Val worked with the makeup artist she brought to make sure I looked how I wanted on my wedding day. By the end of the night my hair was still holding its style. Very impressed with Val’s work. Would definitely recommend her to others!
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    Kait M. Sent on 08/30/2021
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    Flawlessly Executed Hair and Makeup

    I can’t thank Val and Jenna enough for the AMAZING job they did on everyone’s hair and makeup for my wedding. We all looked fantastic!

    Val did this absolutely gorgeous up-do for me with finger curls (vintage wedding) that did not fall the entire night, despite enduring a good amount of abuse. We (she) incorporated the veil into the structure of the up-do, which my bridesmaids later (not-so-skillfully) ripped out lol. I changed hair accessories several times throughout the night, and danced the night away (some would say aggressively at times lol) on a VERY hot and humid August night, and yet my hair defied the laws of physics and stayed PUT until the moment I jumped into the pool at the after-party.

    Everyone else’s hair was gorgeous as well. Val seamlessly blended a whole host of hair accessories (combs, barrettes, random feathers, etc) into people's styles and made everyone feel like they were a VIP. (Seriously, my Mom is still over the moon after receiving so many compliments).

    Jenna’s makeup was truly lovely and long-lasting as well. She truly heard everyone’s concerns and desires and executed our looks flawlessly. Everything photographed incredibly well and again, stayed PUT.

    I would for sure hire them both again. They made my wedding beauty dreams come true!

    Also PSA: DEFINITELY do the trial. I had my first trial with another HMU and learned the hard way that not all HMU teams, even in the same price range are created equal. After my trials with Val and Jenna, I knew I was in good hands and you will be too!
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    Katie H. Sent on 11/17/2019
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    Val is the BEST!

    Val is AMAZING! I literally picked my wedding date around Val’s schedule because my friend had booked her for her own wedding and I was extremely happy with how my hair turned out. I couldn’t believe how beautiful all the bridesmaid’s hair turned out. We literally showed her a picture on Pinterest and in less than 30 minute our hair looked exactly the same, if not better. I HAD to book her for my own wedding day! She did the most amazing job, I got soooo many compliments on her and she arrived on time and finished within schedule. I can not recommend Val enough! My mom has VERY thick hair and was extremely nervous in having an updo and was so happy with the outcome as well. Thank you Val! Xoxo
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    Stephanie D. Sent on 01/04/2020
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    Ability to work with all skin tones and hair textures

    I loved working with Jenna (makeup) and Cindy (hair). They were so friendly and great to work with. They were able to work with many different skin tones and hair textures with ease. Everyone looked absolutely stunning. I was so happy with how my hair and makeup came out. I looked like an enhanced version of myself. They worked quickly and efficiently and were punctual. They were open to everyone's thoughts and were able to duplicate Instagram photos. I would recommend working with them in a heartbeat.
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    Kaylee Sent on 11/24/2019
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    Stop looking for a wedding day hair stylist... you just found her!

    Val did an amazing job on all my bridesmaids and FAR exceeded my expectations for my hair on my wedding day. I cannot tell you how many compliments I got on my hair. I would 100% recommend her every time. I have been a bridesmaid for so many weddings and I myself even went to cosmetology school but I can honestly say I have never been more in love with my hair than I was on my wedding day! Thank you Val!
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    Monica Sent on 10/17/2019
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    Great experience with hair and makeup

    Val was so great to work with! For my hair trial she helped me figure out what I liked and didn't like so that it would be perfect on my wedding day! Everyone was so happy with how our hair and makeup came out. She was patient and willing to help out with a few hair emergencies that happened that morning as well with no trouble! I got married on the hottest day of the summer with an outdoor ceremony and my hair as well as all my bridesmaids all stayed in place and did not fall with the heat! Jacqui, who did our makeup was also so talented and did beautiful makeup for everyone. Our makeup all lasted through the humidity and dancing through the night! I could not recommend their services enough, they are both so talented and will do a great job going above and beyond your expectations!
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    Vicky H. Sent on 04/26/2019
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    Simply the best

    Booking Valerie Clarke for my and my bridesmaids hair for the big day was one of the best and effortless decisions I made. Val - you were a pleasure to work with and all the girls' hair looked STUNNING. I've never seen all the girls in the bridal party be so pleased with their hair (there's always someone who isn't happy, and with you - that was not the case). You are a true professional. You were like a magician with my hair extensions and my hair was exactly what I wanted. Thank you so much for being the pro that you are! I'll forever recommend you to anyone who asks!
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    Dana Sent on 01/21/2019
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    True Artist and Professional!

    I chose Valerie to be the stylist for my November wedding after reading she specialized in bridal up-dos. I had a very specific up-do in mind for my wedding day, and Valerie went above and beyond to make it absolutely perfect (I think this up-do took close to 2 hours!). Valerie was able to achieve exactly what I was looking for – and knew exactly what to do to make it feel “right.” You can tell she has been in the business for a while and knows exactly what she is doing when it comes to hair! You can trust her completely. I had seven bridesmaid in total, and she absolutely nailed their looks too (I believe my one bridesmaid even hired her for her wedding afterward). She also did my mother’s hair for the wedding and we both agreed her hair style never looked better. Valerie is a true artist, and her experience and talent speaks for itself in all of our pictures!
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    Alison Sent on 10/10/2018
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    Five stars across the board! Valerie is a true professional and if you hire her, you will feel at ease on your wedding day. She will have you and your bridal party covered. My hair and makeup (by Jacqui Clark) turned out so beautiful! I was very happy with it as was my whole bridal party! It was a great feeling to know I picked out a stylist and makeup artist who made everyone look and feel their absolute best!
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    Samantha Sent on 05/24/2018
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    From my trial, to the day of the wedding, Valerie & Jackie, her make up artist, were just amazing. They were so kind, were able to recreate all the looks my 5 bridesmaids, mother and mother in law all wanted, and paid close attention to detail. Everything and everyone were gorgeous and had nothing but nice things to say. Val was also very accommodating, when one of the bridesmaids, who originally wasn't going to have her hair done, changed her mind last minute, the day of the wedding. Val was doing great on time, and was able to still get the additional girl done and on time for photos! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking! They were great!!
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    Rachel Sent on 05/21/2018
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    I was referred to Val through my makeup artist and although Val wasn't available on my wedding day, she assured me that she had someone for me. I was blown away by Chantal! From first meeting her at my hair trial she made me feel comfortable and I trusted her to do a great job. She far exceeded my expectations and did an outstanding job on my hair. Not only was she super talented, but Chantal was also a pleasure to hang out with for the day. Val also had Christina come to help out with some of the bridal party and she did a great job as well. The day ran so smoothly and I can't thank Val enough for making it such a wonderful experience.
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    Pearloma Sent on 11/30/2017
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    Val and Jackie did the hair and makeup for myself and the bridal party for my wedding. Val is very responsive to emails, professional and punctual. The hair and makeup trial was a breeze and Val immediately picked up on my vision for what I wanted to do with my hair. On the day of the wedding, she and Jackie came in early to setup at the hotel and were done ahead of schedule, which allowed me and the bridal party some time to relax. My hair and makeup stayed in place all day even through all the dancing. If Val has the date available for your wedding, I would highly recommend to go with her for your hair and makeup.
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    Jillian Sent on 11/11/2017
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    Val is an incredible hair stylist! She did my hair on my wedding day, and I could not have been more pleased with the result. My hair style was beautiful and exactly what I had hoped for on my wedding day! And my hair lasted all night! Val traveled to my home on the morning of my wedding - which was great. Val arrived early to set-up, and she was incredibly timely - all of the hair styles for myself, my bridesmaids, my mom and my mother-in-law were finished ahead of schedule. And every single person was incredibly happy with their final result!

    Val is also very responsive to emails, which was very much appreciated.

    I would highly recommend Brides by Valerie Clarke for anyone in search of a hair stylist on their wedding day! Thank you Val!
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    Colleen Sent on 09/28/2017
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    I can’t thank Valerie enough for turning my hair into exactly what I dreamed of for my wedding day!! From the trial, to the emails/ questions in between, to my Wedding day – Val was great to work with. Along with my hair, my bridesmaids and MIL, everyone's hair was perfect! My curls even lasted throughout the night, a big thank you for that! :) I highly recommend!!!
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/13/2017
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    There are just some people you know you want to hire after their first correspondence with you, and that was Valerie. She was super professional, but also sensitive to what I said I wanted from my hair and make up stylists. I did a trial for my hair and it turned out great and stayed in for over 24 hours! Which is a real feat considering I have a lot of straight, fine hair which normally loses a curl and falls out of up dos fast. The day of, my hair actually came out a little different than what she had done at the trial, but I wasn't complaining; it was even better! She said now she "knew my hair". Haha! Spoken like a true hair whiz! Her make up stylist, Cindy I believe her name was, was also great, very warm and personable. Both gave me, my 2 BMs, and my mom that beautiful "glowy" look. We all felt very confident. I would highly recommend Valerie and her team for your beauty needs for your big day!
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    Meadow Sent on 08/27/2017
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    Finding Valerie was one of the greatest gifts in wedding planning. I had another trial before I found Valerie, and there was no comparison between the two of them. Val was so reassuring, listened so carefully, and was so committed to creating the look I imagined in my head. During the weeks leading up to my wedding, she was super responsive whenever I had questions, and on my wedding day, she was on time, efficient, nice, and relaxed. She and her assistant created 9 different looks that day, all of which my bridesmaids, mom, and I loved, and every single person's hair was still impeccably in place over 12 hours later after the reception. I cannot recommend Val enough. Book her now.
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    Erin Sent on 05/08/2017
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    Val was simply amazing! I was so impressed during my trial (hair by Val, make up by Jacqui) I immediately recommended them to a family member for their wedding. On the wedding day everyone looked wonderful. My bridesmaid and I were impressed. I love that they are on -site and were willing to travel to my home. My hair and makeup looked perfect for the entire wedding and after party!
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    Bridget Sent on 05/09/2017
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    I could not have dreamed of a better hair stylist for my wedding day! Val came as a recommendation from my makeup stylist and I am so glad that I reached out to her. She was able to pull off a perfect vintage finger roll style for me that I am still receiving compliments on today from my wedding guests. My party also were very happy with their hairstyles for the day and raved about us finding her which is always nice. I can honestly say that I will now go to Val for everything without question as she really is the best!
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    Jessie Sent on 10/26/2016
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    Working with Val and her team was the best decision I made during the wedding planning process. Cindy did our hair and Jacqui did our makeup. Every person in the party looked perfect and most importantly, their beauty was enhanced, no one looked like a completely different person. I felt so relaxed while getting ready, it was exactly what I wanted. Val was flexible, responsive and proactive. I can't wait to see what everyone looks like in the professional photos because even cell phone photos are amazing! I will suggest working with Val to every bride I meet in NJ/PA.

    Brides by Valerie Clarke's reply:

    Jessie, thank you so much for the lovely review. I'm so glad all of your expectations were met . It was a pleasure working with you.
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    Cathy Sent on 11/28/2016
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    I loved my hair!!! Cindy was my stylist for the day and she did all of my bridesmaids in the amount of time that she said she would! She kept us on schedule. I highly recommend :-)
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    Rachael Sent on 08/19/2016
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    Val and her team Jacquie and Chantel did an amazing job styling myself, bridesmaids and mothers on a tight morning timeline. They were easy and fun to work with I was so pleased with how all of our hair and makeup looked. Definitely recommend Val and her team!

    Brides by Valerie Clarke's reply:

    Thank you! It was a pleasure.
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    Nic Sent on 08/16/2016
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    Val is a must when you need on location hair and make-up! Wow! She was so easy to work with and flexible with scheduling hair and make-up for 11 girls/moms the morning of my wedding. She and Jacqui were punctual, came prepared with everything they needed for the morning, and styled every one of us to our liking... and boy were they fast!

    Brides by Valerie Clarke's reply:

    Thanks Niclole. Don't forget to send us some more pictures.
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