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D+A Bridal is a wedding beauty service located in San Francisco, California.

D+A Bridal was created by best friends, Desiree + April, beautifying brides and bridal parties on wedding days across the San Francisco Bay Area, and beyond.

We are an on-location beauty team of 4 artists total providing airbrush makeup and hairstyling using curated prestige products, focusing on getting you and your loved ones camera-ready, and feeling like your most beautiful selves, whether it's a soft natural look or full glam.

Our weekend packages are perfect for brides with bridal parties, or family and friends who also need beauty services the day of the wedding. All beauty packages include a pre-wedding trial, so there are no surprises on your wedding day and you can relax. We love creating a hair and makeup look that is unique to you, and compliments the style of your wedding dress and wedding theme.

We take our timing seriously, and will work with you or your planner to ensure that everyone is ready on time for photos, including a schedule for hair and makeup, so everyone in your party is on the same page and the day runs super smooth.

We create a fun, easy-going atmosphere for the day of your wedding. We believe our positive and light-hearted spirit will be just what you need to get ready for that first look or walk down the aisle.

We truly love what we do and we can't wait to work with you!

XO,

Desiree + April

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Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for blowouts for brides?

$100

What is the base price for blowouts for attendants/family members?

$100

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

$125

What is the base price for updos/styling for brides?

$250

What is the price of trial service for updos/styling for brides?

$250

What is the base price for updos/styling for attendants/family members?

$150

What is the price of trial service for updos/styling for attendants/family members?

$155

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$250

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

$250

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$250

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

$250

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

$150

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

$150

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

Which of the following are included in prices?

Consultation
Trial Service

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations
Men's Grooming

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
Coloring
Extensions
Haircuts
Textured Hair Styling
Updos / Styling
Hair Trial
On-Site Hair

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

What is the maximum group size you can accommodate?

20

Reviews of D+A Bridal

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Sneha Sent on 05/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you!

I had a great experience with D+A Bridal for my wedding day makeup and hair, done by Lina and Alex. They make a super duo! From the initial trial a week prior to the wedding day itself, their professionalism, friendliness, skill, and flexibility were truly outstanding.

They accommodated an at-home trial session prior to the wedding, which was a wonderful opportunity to discuss and experiment with different looks. I was particularly impressed by Lina's ability to perfectly blend the foundation color for my skin tone during the trial. As someone with brown skin, I know how challenging it can be to find a foundation color that matches perfectly. Lina and Alex patiently listened to my preferences and even suggested that I let the makeup and hair settle that evening, allowing me to text them my feedback, experience, and any changes I wanted to see on the wedding day.

Despite the early call time, they arrived promptly and fully prepared. Their willingness to adapt and customize the makeup and hair to my preferences on the day of the wedding was truly remarkable. The final result was a beautiful balance between natural and glamorous, perfectly complementing my dress and overall desired look. Their warm and friendly demeanor made the entire experience even more enjoyable. Thank you for playing such an important role in creating the magical memories I will treasure forever.
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Nadia Sent on 04/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, nice and super talented!

D+A bridal is THE BEST. Professional, nice team, great products and really talented!

I mostly communicated with Desiree throughout the process and she was lovely and always prompt and thorough with her responses. I wasn‘t able to make the day and time usually offered for trials and they were able to fit me in for a time and day that worked better for me which was much appreciated. April and Lina were my hair and makeup artists and they were fantastic. As soon as I met them, I felt comfortable with them and knew I was in good hands. They asked me for a photo of my hair and makeup inspo and I was so impressed that it turned out exactly how I wanted it to. Leading up to the day, I got quick responses on questions I had as they came up, which was very helpful in the midst of the stress. The day of the wedding, April and Lina arrived right on time without any issues, and did a beautiful job on everyone. Plus everyone‘s hair and makeup lasted through the night!! They made me look and feel so beautiful. I was super happy with the results and I highly recommend D+A bridal.
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Abby Sent on 04/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing job with hair & makeup!

Desiree and Alex styled my hair & makeup and that of my five bridesmaids for my wedding last year. As a person without much experience wearing makeup, they really listened to my preferences and I felt both beautifully natural and special on my wedding day. My husband commented that I looked exactly like myself, only elevated, which is just what I wanted. My hair, historically difficult to work with, came out exactly as I envisioned. Alex and Desiree are so friendly, flexible and kept me calm on the big day. Highly recommend!
Dana
Dana Sent on 01/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

Des and April did my daughters hair and makeup for her wedding as well as her bridesmaids, mother of the bride and aunts. Nine people! I never wear my hair up but LOVED it and my makeup was great, too. Everyone looked like movie stars and the bride was STUNNING! She wanted a old Hollywood and that’s what she got. Call DA Bridal! They are sooo nice and you won’t be disappointed!
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Amanda Sent on 10/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Don't think, just work with D+A Bridal

Desiree and April are just simply the best. I am so happy I chose them to do hair and make up for me and my bridal party on my wedding day. They are truly talented and a lot of fun to work with. I loved how they made me look on my wedding day - it was glam but I could still see myself and felt like myself. You absolutely must work with them!
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Kelsey Sent on 10/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Stop Searching - D&A Bridal is the best!

Desiree and April were the perfect team!! Responsive, friendly and amazing work on myself and all of my bridesmaids! My mom, who has never had her makeup done before, was so comfortable in their chair and was so happy with her final look! I cannot recommend D&A enough for your big day!
Tara
Tara Sent on 10/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING! 15/10 recommend!

Dez & April are rockstars! So warm, down to earth, and professional. They feel like your own personal glam squad and like they’ve been part of your best friend group your whole life. As someone who doesn’t glam up often, they made me feel beautiful, yet myself on our wedding day. Love these ladies!
Anne
Anne Sent on 08/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Brought my bridal vision to life!

April and Desiree, Alex and Lina were absolutely amazing additions to our wedding. They made everyone look and feel their best, while bringing lightness, fun and ease to the days. Our wedding was a fusion wedding with multiple days of events. We had D&A for two of the days -- the Punjabi wedding and the Western wedding.

Lead up: So much planning, communication and coordination went into figuring out the schedules for both days, as we had 20+ ladies getting hair and makeup done across multiple locations and venue changes. D&A was prompt and thorough in all of their communications and helped me think through things I never would have thought about to ensure everything ran smoothly.

Trials: I arrived at my trial very stressed out after I got a flat tire on the way there. I was met with understanding and a glass of champagne that immediately turned my mood around. I was so unsure about what I wanted in terms of hair and makeup across the two days and Desiree and April were really helpful and patient  - listening and working with me to help me figure out exactly what I wanted and making sure I felt good about it.

Wedding: On the days of our events, they were on time (and we started SUPER early), so prepared and so flexible. Above all, they were fun and did great work. Everyone from the bridesmaids, to MOB and MOG and flower girls looked and felt amazing!  We also had a number of last minute adds, and they were so accommodating and ready to help at every turn with hair spray touch ups, tikka tape, air brush coverage for my sun burn - you name it! They truly brought the vision I had of myself as a bride to life -- both days, with looks that were different, but distinctly me. I felt so beautiful and that the hair and makeup they did enhanced ME and made me look like my best self. We just got our photos back from the photographer and I'm so happy with how they came out, how I look and I owe that in large part to D&A. Thank you!!
Alix
Alix Sent on 07/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful experience from start to finish!

Desiree and April were the perfect companions for my wedding! I did two separate trials with them, and they were so gracious and accommodating when I couldn't quite nail my look the first time. Let me tell you - I felt absolutely BEAUTIFUL on my day: like myself, but elevated and effortless. I loved having them with me and my girls as we got ready at my house, and later did touch ups at the venue, too. I'm the bride who doesn't wear much makeup, and certainly doesn't know how to articulate what I want. They helped me get there, and ensured I was the bride of my dreams on my wedding day!
Tessa
Tessa Sent on 07/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing hair and makeup artists!!!

I had the best experience with D+A bridal as a bride who was worried about looking too glammed up. They did such a great job of making me look like myself but better! They also brought the best vibe to the getting ready morning. All of my bridesmaids and my mom and mother in law all looked beautiful too. Could not recommend D+A Bridal more!
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