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On your wedding day, you want to look like the best version of yourself. It’s one of your happiest days and you want everything to be perfect, especially your makeup, because all eyes are on you! New York City based makeup artist Michelle Coursey has years of experience and can help you look beautiful, elegant and radiant.

Michelle is an accomplished makeup artist with years of experience in the beauty industry. She specializes in the clean, flawless, elegant makeup that brides want. She is based in New York City but her clients have brought her as far away as Turkey and Hawaii to work her magic on them. She understands that brides want to look their absolute best on their wedding day, but still look like themselves. Her clients appreciate not just her flawless technique, but also her calm demeanor and soothing touch, which is so important on their big day.

Michelle understands that wedding makeup isn’t about the newest shade of lipstick or eye shadow; it’s about creating the most beautiful, elegant version of yourself so you’ll be happy on your wedding day and happy looking at your weddings pictures for years to come.

She specializes in airbrush makeup, which is long-lasting and provides a naturally flawless look to the skin. She uses only high-quality brands in her kit, including Laura Mercier, MAC, Bobbi Brown, NARS, Makeup Forever and others.

Her work has appeared in countless magazines, both nationally and internationally, as well as on the runway, the red carpet and television. To see her editorial and commercial work, please visit www.michellecoursey.com.

In addition to weddings, Michelle is available for makeup lessons and all kinds of special events.

Michelle can be reached by email at Michelle@BridalBeautyByMichelle.com or by cell at 917-648-7354. She is happy to answer all of your questions about your wedding day beauty!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$450

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

$200

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$450

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

$200

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

$175

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

$200

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 Bridal Beauty By Michelle

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The makeup artist delivered flawless, long-lasting airbrush makeup that matched clients' visions and suited all skin tones. She was calm, professional, responsive, and reliably helped with touch-ups, accessories, and timing on the wedding day. Brides and their parties praised her skill, friendliness, and how confident her work made them feel.

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The makeup artist delivered flawless, long-lasting airbrush makeup that matched clients' visions and suited all skin tones. She was calm, professional, responsive, and reliably helped with touch-ups, accessories, and timing on the wedding day. Brides and their parties praised her skill, friendliness, and how confident her work made them feel.

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Brooke Sent on 04/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal Makeup

Michelle did an incredible job on my bridal look, she truly delivered exactly what I envisioned. She even stayed to transform my makeup into a darker look after the ceremony, which I appreciated so much.

Her airbrush foundation was flawless (and not something you find everywhere these days), and it made a huge difference, it felt like I was getting a level of expertise I couldn't have achieved on my own.

I felt amazing and confident all day thanks to Michelle's work. I would absolutely recommend her to any bride looking for someone talented, reliable, and detail-oriented.
Katie
Katie Sent on 12/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best!

I cannot recommend Michelle highly enough! From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. I have never received so many compliments on my makeup—it was timeless, beautifully executed, and lasted flawlessly throughout the entire day. Not to mention, she was such a fun addition chatting away with us girls :)

One of the most meaningful moments for me was hearing my mom repeatedly talk about how pretty she felt. She made us feel confident, comfortable, and genuinely beautiful on such an important day. I am so grateful for her artistry and professionalism and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any bride.
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Tiffany Sent on 09/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Makeup Artist!!

Michelle is an amazing makeup artist. As a black bride now wife, I was worried about finding an artist who knows how to work with darker skin tones. I found her through reddit recommendations on the nyc wedding subreddit and I am happy I did.

Michelle can do it all! She works with clients of all skin tones and undertones so I was less nervous about going to her. I have a natural but better type of makeup preference since I rarely wear makeup and Michelle did an amazing job. I felt so beautiful during my trial and wedding day. She really listens to my feedback and was able to figure out what I was looking for by the pictures and how I described it. She is so responsive to her emails, very personable, and easy going. She traveled to me at my hotel to get ready and I was able to book her for an hour after the ceremony just in case. The makeup stayed on all night. She helped make my day so special and I am forever grateful.
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 09/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Could not have been happier with my wedding makeup!

Michelle did the makeup for my wedding and I could not have been happier! She understood what I wanted, and completely nailed it. (We were a big group and she brought a second MUA with her, who was also amazing!) Everyone absolutely loved their makeup, and we all looked flawless all day and night. There were lots of tears and sweaty dancing, and not one smear.
She was also super easy to work with, very responsive, and transparent about pricing, timing, etc. Lastly, she was just a pleasure to be around throughout the day. Michelle is so relaxed, and that's what you need there are dozens of people swarming you and asking questions all day. When I got in the makeup chair, it was the opposite. She knew exactly what to do, and finally I had no more decisions to make!
If you're wondering whether to book her for your wedding, the answer is: don't think twice about it.
Claire
Claire Sent on 07/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent makeup artist!

Michelle was a total joy to work with from start to finish. We met a few months before the wedding at her home for a makeup trial; I was enthusiastic about the look she created but requested a few modifications, which she graciously incorporated. We went for an understated, natural look that made me feel like the best version of myself. On the day of the wedding Michelle was calm, collected, and professional, and helped me to feel centered in the middle of the storm of activity. I was very happy with how my makeup turned out! I highly recommend working with Michelle.
Zoe
Zoe M. Sent on 08/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best makeup artist!!

Michelle was an exceptional makeup artist for my wedding! Not only did she do a lovely job with my bridal makeup (which lasted all night) she crushed it with my giant wedding party. Aside from makeup, she became a huge source of calm throughout the wedding. Not only did she make sure my makeup was good to go, she helped me with my tiara, veil, and entrance, even chasing a random loose dog down the aisle when a non guest let them off the leash near by. I couldn’t be more grateful to Michelle! And in the wedding photos you can really tell the makeup was high quality. Me and all of my bridesmaids were thrilled. You can’t pick a better makeup artist for your day!
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Roxana Sent on 11/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous makeup artist for wedding!

Michelle was a perfect addition to the Getting Ready crew on the day of my wedding! Michelle is an amazingly calm presence yet is also incredibly skilled at what she does. I can’t emphasize how important her calm presence was on a day that is crazed and busy.

I did a makeup trial with her a few months before the wedding and Michelle got exactly the vibe/look that I wanted! She did a beautiful job on me, my sisters and my mom, all of whom have very different approaches to makeup. Throughout the whole process, from initial email to the big day, Michelle was also incredibly responsive and always emailed back within hours. She was so easy and lovely to work with and I recommend her with flying colors!
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Dorothy Sent on 10/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dorothy (bride)

Michelle is a pro — she’s worked for years with some of the biggest names in fashion —and it shows: she’s a calming presence, a clear and proactive communicator, flexible and accommodating, and she sent me (and my sister) off to my wedding with subtle, beautiful makeup that didn’t budge all night. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of bridal or other event makeup!
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Sabrina Sent on 12/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

Michelle is not only an excellent makeup artist but a great person! She was so calm and composed. She has just the kind of energy you want on your wedding day. She knew what would work for each of my family members, including the moms who wanted lighter makeup.
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Stephanie Sent on 12/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A true artist, wonderful human, and wedding savior!

Michelle swooped into my life after a previously-booked makeup artist canceled on my wedding last minute—a wedding nightmare turned wedding gift as it led me to meeting Michelle. From our first phone call, I knew I would be able to trust Michelle with my special day: she is not only a wonderful, warm person with incredible communication and organization, but she is also true artist when it comes to makeup. She is intuitive yet precise, and was able to balance a finished, photo-ready look with one that made me still feel natural, and most importantly—the “best” me. She’s also a wonderful conversationalist and made me feel so comfortable from my trial to my wedding day. Working with Michelle was truly one of the highlights of my whole wedding experience and I will be forever so grateful!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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