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My name is Courtney and I'm in love with all things bridal beauty and have been working in the wedding industry with brides and their bridal parties for the last five years. I have been all over Virginia, DC and Maryland working with women to make their dream looks come to life and can honestly say it is the most fulfilling work I have ever had the pleasure to be a part of! My passion for makeup artistry began early on and has evolved throughout my life to bring me here! I have had so many amazing opportunities in my career so far; I've trained with several celebrity makeup artists, had my work featured on the front cover of Virginia Bride Magazine and The Perfect Palette and have been privileged to work along side some of the best vendors in the area.

My goal and commitment to you as your makeup artist is to provide you with top notch service- this includes fast response times, flawlessly executed work, professional and luxury cosmetics, and a wedding day experience that is unlike any other. From start to finish, I aim to exceed your expectations in every aspect with making your wedding experience go as smooth as possible. My goal is to help you and your bridal party to feel the most beautiful and etherial they ever have! We will work together to create that vision you've had in your head since you were 7, dreaming of what your wedding day would be like.

I would be more than happy to hear from you about the vision you have for your perfect look! Send me a message and we can chat.

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Frequently asked questions

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What makeup services do you offer?

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

Reviews of Courtney Colmery MUA

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Julie Sent on 10/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Truly incredible from start to finish

I honestly can't recommend Courtney enough! She was truly amazing throughout my entire wedding process. She was very responsive and informative throughout my two year engagement. She did a PHENOMENAL job on my makeup as well as that of my bridesmaids. I have a bridesmaid in particular who is very wary about how her skin looks and she was glowing with how much she loved the work Courtney did! Courtney has such a calming presence too - I was getting stressed about other things starting to run behind schedule the morning of my wedding but Courtney quickly calmed me down and was super flexible in rolling with the punches of the morning. All of my girls got compliments on their make up throughout the night. If you want gorgeous makeup AND a phenomenal person as your vendor, hire her!!
Shanda
Shanda Sent on 07/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Get on her schedule now!!

Courtney did an amazing job on not only my trial, but makeup for myself and four bridesmaids. It was also on her BIRTHDAY and by the end of getting ready that morning, my bridesmaids asked if she wanted to hang out and come to the wedding with us - she was so fun to have around with us! She was prompt and prepared, and worked well with all different skin types. We got so many compliments, and the makeup stayed beautiful through dancing and sweating and the weather! Outside of the day-of, I had to reschedule my wedding multiple times #coronabride and she was extremely flexible and sweet about this. Highly recommend!!
Allison
Allison Sent on 07/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Courtney is the best!

Courtney is such a sweetheart that makes you feel your absolute best! I worked with her last year on my intimate wedding and then again this year for our rescheduled anniversary party, along with Seth. She was so easy to work with during the headaches of rescheduling and always responded quickly. All my bridesmaids absolutely LOVED their makeup. My mother and mother-in-law even loved it too and said it was the most relaxing experience! Love, love, love Courtney - I wish I had more weddings just so I could hang out with her more!
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 12/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience!

I'm so glad my hairstylist recommended Courtney! She is very talented and incredibly down-to-earth. We had to postpone and downsize the wedding due to COVID. Not only was Courtney totally flexible and accommodating; she's also such a kind fun person that having her there day-of almost felt like having the friends who couldn't be there. She nailed the natural look I was going for. My mom, mother-in-law, and I felt (and looked :) ) beautiful all day.
Katie
Katie Sent on 12/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Seriously the BEST a bride could ask for!!!

Courtney was hands down the best decision I made for my wedding day. She has skills I have never seen before! & I do my make-up daily. She is also so laid back, she makes you feel so comfortable and beautiful! Such a great energy to have around when you're moments aways from saying I DO. The best thing about her work ethic is she is so easy to talk to if you have a vision or want a different color/ shade, she is so easily able to use her magic to make it happen! Cant say enough great things about her work, will definitely recommend to all my friends and family! Thank you so much girlie xoxo, Katie.
Kirsten
Kirsten Sent on 09/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Courtney is amazing

Courtney is one of those people where you feel like you've known for ages. I am so happy to have met her along this wedding planning journey. I've never been one to wear a lot of makeup and I appreciate her work with natural looking makeup. She accentuated the beauty of myself and my gals for my wedding day and we looked like goddesses. Thank you so much, Courtney!
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Alex Sent on 10/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

You can't go wrong with Courtney!

Courtney is amazing at what she does! She helped my bridesmaids, mom, mother-in-law, and myself look beautiful on my wedding day, and listened carefully to each of us to make sure we got the looks we envisioned, which differed from girl to girl. We also ranged signficantly in terms of fair to dark skin tones, and her ability to make all of us look great is a testament to her experience and talent. On top of that, she is a joy to work with and talk to. She has a fun, laid-back presence which we all enjoyed and appreciated. During the months leading up to the wedding, she was always quick to respond to emails and even went above and beyond to help create a tentative day-of timeline. I've worked with a couple of makeup artists in the past and Courtney is the best of them--professional, patient, fun, and will help make you and your bridal party feel gorgeous. I would recommend Courtney to everyone--you won't regret it!
Alex
Alex Sent on 10/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Makeup!

Courtney did my wedding makeup as well as my bridesmaids’ and mothers’ makeup. She did such an amazing job and made all of us look so beautiful. Even though each of my girls had a different idea for their makeup, Courtney listened closely to each of their wants and executed their visions perfectly. I personally wanted a softer, more romantic bridal look, and Courtney totally understood what I was going for and made it happen. She is also incredibly sweet and fun to be around - the perfect person to get you done up while you’re prepping for your big day!
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Sophie Sent on 09/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing work!!!

Courtney is so great at not only doing makeup but making you feel comfortable and relaxed on your big day!!! She did myself, 3 bridesmaids, my mom and my mother in laws makeup. She had a timeline ahead of time and it was a very relaxed and fun day getting ready! Everyone’s makeup was flawless. My favorite part is how natural it looked!
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 09/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Courtney made our entire party look and feel beautiful

Courtney went above and beyond to make sure that everyone in my party looked and felt fantastic. She listened to what everyone wanted, and everyone left her chair looking gorgeous. She also helped my Mom fix her updo (that she got done at a salon) during touch-ups, going that extra mile to make sure we were all picture perfect. Our makeup lasted the duration of the ceremony and reception, despite the hot, humid August weather. We gave her a range of eye shapes, skin tones, and skin types to work with, and she rocked everyone's makeup.

Courtney was timely and professional. She was a joy to have in our ‘getting ready’ room. Everyone circled around her chair because she was fun to talk to. I was frazzled, and Courtney's calm demeanor and great sense of humor helped me calm down before I walked down the aisle.
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