Liz, Taylor, Trin, Jade, Jose -- I truly cannot express in words how wonderful the entire team at Darling & Dapper is... but I'm sure going to try! From start to finish, Liz and her team of beauty gurus were all incredibly kind, consultative, and patient for our wedding preparations. The day of my hair and makeup trials was also the day I was taking my bridal portraits; this context is important because while I was in Taylor's chair getting started on hair, I got a text from one of my bridesmaids saying that she was sick and could not be there with me for the bridal portraits as originally planned... at which point I started panic-texting everybody else I could think of that could have potentially come to help me get changed, haul my belongings around the venue, etc. But as an hour passed and I hadn't found anybody who was available (and my blood pressure started to skyrocket), Taylor assured me that if I couldn't get anybody, at the very least she and Trin and the other folks working in the studio that day would get me changed and ready before I got in the car. I mean, how kind is that?! Trin then started on my makeup and was incredibly sweet and patient with me as I neurotically checked my phone between applications LOL! Everybody was hyping me up and keeping energy high, and by the time we were done, miraculously another one of my bridesmaids was able to flex and come meet me at the venue AND I felt absolutely gorgeous!! Fast forward to my wedding day - Taylor, Trin, and Jade were already at the venue when I pulled up, ready to rock! Everybody was thrilled with their hair and makeup looks, and Trin was more than happy to help me incorporate a different shade and formula of lipstick that I had found after the trials. With 8 ladies and a few gents on the schedule, they kept everything moving smoothly and I never felt stressed or rushed for a single second (at least, not by them, hah!). One of my bridesmaids had originally decided on makeup only/against having her hair done because of a horrendous prior experience she had with other "beauty" vendors in a different wedding party years ago - as in, this was legitimately traumatizing for her. But as she saw and heard how lovely this team was, she quietly asked me if I thought they could add her in as well - oh my heart!!! I asked Taylor, and she said that we seemed to be on-track and it shouldn't be a problem, and very soon after my bridesmaid was in the chair getting hyped up and treated with absolute care and attention and, yes, I would call it love. The "manscaping" that Taylor provided for my husband and bonus kid especially was perfect, and she put them at ease with her humor and expertise. I would be remiss if I did not also give a huge shout out to Jose, who fixed up my horrible self-dyed and self-trimmed hair a few weeks before my trials, and provided a fabulous hair cut for my husband shortly before the wedding as well! I am soooooo so appreciative to all of these fine folks, and we're both excited to start visiting Liz and her team in her gorgeous studio for regular hair services, all the way from Portsmouth. Thank you all so very much for everything!!!

As the bride, I wanted to capture the fleeting, unforgettable moments of our big day (while looking my absolute best) as I’ve been told it goes by in the blink of an eye! I was fortunate enough to receive a recommendation for an incredibly talented hair and makeup studio from a family member who used Darling and Dapper for her wedding in October of 2024. After reading the different artist descriptions on the Darling and Dapper website, I knew Taylor Shira and Carolina Updegraff were going to be a perfect fit for what I was looking for on the day of the wedding! Taylor and Carolina exceeded my every expectation! What struck me most about Taylor was her ability to help create a calm, inviting atmosphere on the day of the wedding. She is such a sweet, energetic person with such a positive personality to boot. What struck me most about Carolina was her ability to recreate the exact makeup look from any inspiration picture you show her. She is such a sweet, warm person and she and Taylor are the exact kind of people you want to spend time with on what is typically a very overwhelming day! Their attention to detail and artistic eyes brought out the true beauty in myself and all my bridesmaids. I truly have never felt as beautiful as I did on my wedding day thanks to Taylor and Carolina.
I mostly interacted with Liz, the owner of Darling and Dapper before the wedding day and her level of communication is impeccable as she was always willing to explain the process and truly listen to what you were hoping to achieve with your look, so we knew we were in good hands the day of the wedding.
Taylor and Carolina are not only a master with any hair or makeup style you throw at them, but they are also true professionals. We chose to get ready in the bridal suite of our hotel and they both arrived on time, maintained a friendly and approachable demeanor, and made us feel truly at ease throughout the whole day! Their level of communication is impeccable as they were always willing to take feedback (without taking it to heart) and truly listen to what you were hoping to achieve with your look, so we knew we were in good hands the day of the wedding. With our wedding being an outdoor wedding, on July 12th, in Virginia, I was slightly nervous that my makeup was going to be ruined before we even made it to cocktail hour, but Carolina worked tirelessly to support my dream of having my desired look (and boy did she succeed)! Taylor worked tirelessly (up until I left the building to walk down the aisle) to support my dream of having cascading curls down my back and cascade (and last) they did! My six bridesmaids all chose different hair and makeup inspirations and were all extremely pleased with their work.
Working with Taylor and Carolina has been an absolute pleasure from my bridal hair trial session to the end of the wedding day. Their exceptional talent, professionalism, and dedication to their craft makes them a stand out choice in the world of bridal hair and makeup! I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking extraordinary hair and makeup and an unforgettable wedding day! - Mrs. Canavos

The girls at Darling and Dapper did an amazing job with the girls in the bridal party! When we were all finished with our looks we were all stunning looking!! I highly recommend these ladies to do your hair and makeup for a wedding. They do a fabulous job. Thank you ladies for making my son’s wedding a day to remember and a job well done! We appreciate your time and your professionalism!

Beth Johnson

Liz, Taylor, and Sarah were all excellent, professional, and all-around great people to work with. They were excellent cheerleaders on the wedding day and are experts in their craft. They all deserve a raise!

Darling & Dapper did an awesome job and they were good vibes the whole day. We had 15 girls for hair and 12 for makeup and their team made everyone look & feel beautiful. I would definitely recommend their team !

Kate and Sarah were amazing. Kate made my hair look so amazing I couldn't even recognize myself (which is a good thing haha). She made me feel so comfortable and made my hair look exactly like it did in the trial. When Sarah did my makeup it was so beautiful she did an amazing job. She was so sweet and made sure I was comfortable in my look since I don't wear makeup. They both made me look amazing and they were the best. Thank you so so much!!

Where do I start!? I know Liz and her team for years, so it was obvious that I would choose her to do hair and makeup for me and my girls. She is truly a master of her craft and will always recommend her to my friends and family. She made my matron of honor and bridesmaids look fabulous, and my mother look AMAZING! I highly recommend her and her team!!! You will NOT be disappointed!

By the end of the night, my makeup and hair still looked FLAWLESS! ❤️❤️

Highly recommend Darling and Dapper Studio for your wedding hair and make-up! From the moment I first chatted with Liz, I felt completely at ease. Liz, Markia, and Sarah took the time to listen to my vision for my wedding day look and made sure to understand exactly what I wanted. The trial was such a great experience — they really listened to my feedback and made adjustments to get everything perfect.

On the big day, Sarah and Markia were professional, punctual, and calm, which helped ease any pre-wedding jitters. They worked with my bridesmaids and me, making sure everyone looked and felt their best. The hair and makeup looked absolutely stunning — I felt like the best version of myself, and it lasted all day and night! From my glowing skin to my perfectly styled hair, everything was flawless.

I got so many compliments on my look, and I couldn’t have been happier with the results. If you're looking for talented, professional, and kind artists to make you look and feel amazing on your wedding day, look no further than Darling and Dapper Studio! Thank you for making me feel beautiful and confident on one of the most important days of my life!

They are so kind, understanding, and willing to provide the best experience ever!

I had my hair and makeup done for my wedding and they did an absolutely amazing job! Trin was my stylist and she was so friendly and fantastic to work with. I showed her my inspo pics and she did exactly what I envisioned. I highly recommend them to anyone that needs hair and makeup done!