I used Ashimoto for my wedding after a friend recommended them. Meryl is very sweet, helpful, and accomodating, especially when I had to change the location for the make-up artist to meet a couple of weeks before the wedding. Paula did my make-up and Caitlyn did my mom and cousin. Everyone looked gorgeous and the make-up lasted all day and night without needing any touch-ups. Paula and Caitlyn were incredibly nice and personable as well. I would highly recommend them both.

Meryl was referred to me by my maid of honor/ cousin who had previously received her services in the wedding of her sister in law. She came highly recommended from someone I trust dearly.
I was a California bride who was getting married in NJ. Meryl and I spoke many times via phone and I instantly loved her. The first time I met Meryl ( make up) and Tracy ( hair), they were open to my style and vision. Being more of your California hippie/ yuppie/ free spirit, I was unsure if they could meet my need of the " all natural bohemian vibe". We had a trail back in April while I was back East. I had a small window of time before I needed to fly back out West, which they graciously accomodated for my mother and I.
Personally I loved her and her ability to connect even though I was not her "typical/ average bride. ". Ironically, I instantly became connected to her team.
They were open to my ideas of the non traditional norm (and what we requested). After my trial I had some things I wanted adjusted. Meryl and Tracy were so open and receptive. After some phone calls, emails, pictures, they made a plan and TOTALLY nailed it. I couldn't have been happier with my hair and make up and either could my family and maid of honor. I love these two ladies, they also brought such amazing energy the morning of the big day as things were hectic. If I lived closer I would use them frequently. They ROCK, and she gave me recommendations for a DJ, from Pure Events Group.. who we hired and loved. Meryl and Tracy made my day and made me feel like the most beautiful and natural bride I aspired to be.

Meryl at Ashimoto was amazing to work with! I was having trouble finding the perfect makeup artist for my wedding and had a few trials with other potential artists but just was not 100% convinced they had enough bridal experience. The makeup the others had done looked nice in person but photographed horribly. I wanted someone with experience and who knew how to apply makeup that would last and photograph well. My sister recommended having a trial with Meryl, who had done her bridal makeup in 2003. Meryl responded quickly to my emails and phone calls and even though I was an out of state bride, she was able to work around my schedule to set up a trial for my next trip to NJ. She was very accommodating and sweet. I loved her work and felt confident that she could provide the best service so I went ahead and booked her. On the wedding day, she did not disappoint. She did the makeup for me, 4 of my bridesmaids, and my mom. She worked efficiently and was very pleasant and calming. All the girls loved her work. My mom does not wear a lot of makeup and was worried that she wouldn’t look like herself. Meryl was very patient with her and gave her the “natural” look that she wanted while still making her look pretty and “made up.” Everyone looked gorgeous. She gave me exactly the look I was going for, even switching it up slightly from the trial due to the rainy weather and her opinion of what would last better through the day/night. The next morning, my makeup was still perfectly intact! My photos came out gorgeous. There was no “ghosting” or rub off like I had experienced with other makeup artists. You will not be sorry if you book Meryl for your makeup needs! A lot of artists can make you look really pretty, but not everyone can make it last and photograph well. There is definitely an art to it and experience is everything when it comes to makeup!