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Alissa Joy Makeup Artistry is based in Forest, Virginia. With an open, creative approach, this professional works closely with clients to create a personalized look for their special day. She goes out of her way to accommodate your style needs, creating a curated look that celebrates all of your natural beauty.

Services Offered

Alissa Joy Makeup Artistry offers a range of styling services to clients on their wedding day. For a more curated experience, Alissa also provides makeup trials and consultations, letting you experiment in a more relaxed setting. If required, groups can also be catered to, allowing you to get ready in a fun-filled environment. Alissa is an on-site makeup artist, allowing her to save you time on your special day by traveling directly to you.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$100

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for brides?

$65

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$120

What is the price of trial service for airbrush makeup for brides?

$85

What is the base price for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$75

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$65

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
Tattoo Coverage

Reviews of Alissa Joy Makeup Artistry

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Alissa is highly praised as an exceptional makeup artist for weddings due to her talent, professionalism, and attention to detail. She received glowing reviews for her ability to make brides and bridal parties feel beautiful and confident, with a natural and long-lasting makeup look even through tears and rain. Her dedication, communication skills, and flexibility, especially in handling last-minute tweaks or adjustments, garnered high recommendations from multiple customers who were thrilled with their wedding day makeup experience and outcomes.

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Alissa is highly praised as an exceptional makeup artist for weddings due to her talent, professionalism, and attention to detail. She received glowing reviews for her ability to make brides and bridal parties feel beautiful and confident, with a natural and long-lasting makeup look even through tears and rain. Her dedication, communication skills, and flexibility, especially in handling last-minute tweaks or adjustments, garnered high recommendations from multiple customers who were thrilled with their wedding day makeup experience and outcomes.

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Lauren Sent on 06/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Alissa is a MUA wizard!

I am SO thankful I found Alissa and that she was available on my big day. I found her on Instagram and after stalking all of her photos, I really appreciated her work and how she always posted unfiltered photos. Alissa has such a talent for makeup and after emailing with her, I was so confident in her work that we didn’t have my trial until the day before my wedding! Leading up to the day, I gave her some input on what makeup styles I like / don’t like and showed her some inspo photos. From that, she gave me the exact look I wanted. We tweaked a few things on the big day and I was amazed at how good I looked! I received so many compliments from our guests and my makeup stayed put through the rain, tears, and sweat. As if being a makeup wizard isn’t enough, Alissa also has an amazing personality that myself and all of my bridesmaids commented on. She was easy to talk to and so funny! Also, she is an absolute rock star for doing 7 bridesmaids, a flower girl, and my makeup on the big day. The girl had to start at 6AM and was still full of life when we ended at 2PM!! Alissa – thank you so much for what you created on my wedding day. You made me the most confident version of myself and for that I cannot be more thankful. Thank you for being you!!
Abigail
Abigail Sent on 01/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal Makeup

I searched long and hard to find a makeup artist, and Alissa exceeded my expectations. I fully trusted her expertise and vision, and she executed it so so well. Not only is she so skilled and talented, she is also so kind and friendly. She was easy to communicate with throughout the entire process, and I felt like she was my friend from the moment I met her in person. Having her there on my wedding day was everything I could have dreamed of. I had no stress knowing that she was in charge, and she made me feel so calm and pampered. I have actually never felt more beautiful and confident, and it is all thanks to Alissa and my hair stylist. If you’re going to do one thing for your wedding day…..hire someone qualified, and someone you trust to do your makeup. Alissa is that person!! If you hire her you will most definitely not regret it. I would recommend her again and again.
Devan
Devan Sent on 10/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book Her!!!

Alissa was such a wonderful artist to work with for so many reasons!! She is fully dedicated to her business and it shows in her professionalism, in her communication and responsiveness & most importantly, in her SKILLS. Alissa was my dream MUA, especially as a girlie who doesn’t know much about glam. She made sure to ask all the important questions, and helped my vision come to life. We did a trial and I was SO pleased with the results, but had a few tweaks to make day of - she knocked the ball out of the park. SHE IS SO 👏🏼 DANG 👏🏼 GOOD.

She’s amazing at bridal makeup, but also gives time and attention to bridesmaids, moms, grandmas and more. Everyone felt so beautiful and confident on my wedding day.
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Ashlyn Sent on 08/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful job with my bridesmaids!

Alissa is a trooper! After experiencing a flat tire on her way to us during her 2hr-drive, she arrived relatively on-time ready to start working right away! All of my girls enjoyed their time with her and looked absolutely stunning! We had a variety of skin-tones and textures, and she nailed every look. 10/10 recommend
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Victoria Sent on 09/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hire alissa!

If you hire anyone else for makeup, you are insane! Alissa was the perfect makeup artist (and she’s so fun to work with). I am beyond indecisive and Alissa was able to nail down everything I was saying. While makeup artists aren’t plastic surgeons or magicians, she was able to make me look drop dead gorgeous and feel confident, sexy, and comfortable! She also provided a tiny packet for later that night so my makeup stayed looking amazing. Overall, I’m a happy customer and would hire her again for another event.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 07/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST makeup artist

I feel so grateful to have had Alissa as the makeup artist for my wedding day! She was so easy to talk with and made me look and feel my absolute best. She is so attentive to detail, even making subtle changes on the day-of to improve the final look! Not only was I thrilled with my makeup, but it didn’t budge all night. Even after we ran around in the pouring rain for over an hour on our wedding day, my makeup still looked incredible at the end of the night. I really can’t recommend Alissa enough!
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 11/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Feel your most confident by hiring Alissa!

Alissa turned me into the most confident gorgeous version of myself! She not only takes the time to ask questions and do a full consultation, but she also continues to check in throughout the process to make sure you’re comfortable and feeling pampered. One of my favorite features of myself are my freckles across the bridge of my nose, so when I told her that, she immediately agreed and helped to make sure they showed through the foundation so I could still have my favorite features shining through. I was nervous to have my makeup professionally done because I hadn’t ever had it done before, but she turned me into the most confident version of myself. I loved how I looked and the makeup lasted through SO MANY tears of happiness during the ceremony - super impressive! She does a great job keeping it natural and minimal for those who want it (like my mom and MIL) and does a fantastic job glamming it up for people who want it (like me). Not only is she an incredible makeup artist, but she’s also an incredible person who is full of kindness and enjoys personally connecting with her clients! Getting my makeup done was one of my favorite parts of my wedding day because I had a second to breathe, get pampered, and felt like I was catching up with an old friend of mine - highly recommend Alissa!
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 05/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best MUA in Central VA!

Alissa is AMAZING! I am not a makeup girl whatsoever and my knowledge of what is right and wrong is almost nonexistent so when I found Alissa I was relieved! At my trial, we walked through what I wanted, but she gave me suggestions and advice where needed which I appreciated. I left the trial loving my makeup, but on the day of the wedding we both could tell we needed to glam it up and Alissa KILLED IT!!! I have never felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day and Alissa was a huge part of that. She never once pushed me to do something I didn't want to do but encouraged me in the best way possible. She was meticulous in her work, clean and sanitary, and such a fun person to be around. If you are looking for a makeup artist that you can trust, takes their time, and goes the extra mile, then you need Alissa in your life!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 05/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

She's the best!!

I had the best experience with Alissa doing my wedding makeup!! She is so kind, professional, and knowledgeable. She made me and all of my girls look so stunning! After being a little self-conscious at the trial, Alissa helped to make some changes and really boost my confidence on the big day!! Highly recommend!!
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 04/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing!

Alissa was amazing and phenomenal to work with. She is so sweet and kind. I couldn't be happier with the decision to work with her. My makeup - along with the makeup for my sister, sister-in-law, mother, and mother-in-law - was perfect and flawless (and stayed that way all day). I can't thank Alissa enough. We were blown away by how our makeup looked - I find myself a little speechless as I look back at our wedding photos. I can't recommend Alissa enough.
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