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Elegant Brides Hair and Makeup is an on-location wedding hair and makeup provider based in Tampa, Florida. The owner, Michelle, has over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry, specializing in airbrush makeup and bridal updos and hairstyles. Elegant Brides has a team of the areas top stylists: able to accomodate small or large wedding parties and create the look you're dreaming of for your wedding day. They provide beauty services to clients throughout Central Florida, including Tampa, Orlando, Clearwater, St. Petesburg, and Sarasota and the surrounding areas.


Experience
In her 30 years of experience, Michelle has provided her hair and makeup expertise for hundreds of weddings, photo shoots, album covers, television sets, and stage perfomers. Her work has been featured in The Wedding Guide, Chicago's number one wedding magazine, in a 14-page fashion feature. Elegant Brides has received the Couple's Choice Award from Weddingwire for five consecutive years.

Services Offered
Michelle can accommodate wedding parties of up to 15 people. Hair services offered include updos and styling. For makeup application services, Michelle offers:

  • Eye makeup
  • Contour makeup
  • Tattoo coverage
  • Airbrush makeup
  • Fake lashes
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$150

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

$100

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

$95

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

$75

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$150

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

$100

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$150

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

$100

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

$95

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

$75

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

Which of the following are included in prices?

Assistant Fee
Consultation

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

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

Reviews of Elegant Brides Hair and Makeup

Kailea
Kailea Sent on 03/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

2026 Bride

Michelle did an outstanding job with my bridesmaids’ and I’s hair and makeup on my wedding day. I want to express my sincere gratitude for her services! My bridesmaids’ and I’s hair and makeup lasted all day and night without any issues. I showed her a picture of the look I wanted, and she executed it flawlessly. She is incredibly talented and also so easy to talk to, which made the experience even more enjoyable.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 03/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

2026 Bride

Michelle did an amazing job on myself and my bridesmaids. Great communication all around. She was easy to get along with and made the day less stressful by providing above and beyond service. My hair turned out wonderfully and stayed the whole time. My bridesmaids hair/makeup looked stunning as well. Thank you very much!
-Ashley
Melody
Melody Sent on 04/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Thick hair tamed to glam for beach wedding!

Michelle made my bridal hair dreams come true. From our trial, she was incredibly kind and hands on. It’s also worth noting that I am a bride that works in the wedding buisness for over a decade and commuting from NYC.

For my wedding day, my hair was BREATHTAKINGLY STUNNING. It also held up for my beach ceremony in 92 degree weather. She defined my natural curls and gave me a Disney’s Belle inspired hairstyle.

She also styled 4 other family members to perfection.

Michelle is absolutely fantastic, and quick!
5 shinning stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Book her! ❤️
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Sara Sent on 02/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Michelle is AMAZING!!

Michelle at Elegant Brides is a dream to work with. She is so talented and made my wedding look come to life with expert hair and makeup. My mom, mother-in-law, maid of honor, and officiant also had our hair and makeup done by Michelle, and everyone loved how they looked, and all looked the best they ever have. Thank you so much, Michelle!!!
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Ally Sent on 10/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!! Wonderful experience

Michelle is the best! She was recommended to me by Tide The Knot Beach Weddings and she was very prompt responding and so flexible when we had to reschedule our wedding due to it being cancelled because of the hurricane. My sister and law and I had so much fun chatting with her while she got us ready and we LOVED our hair and makeup!
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Kate Sent on 05/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely experience!

We came to Florida for a beach vow renewal and hired Michelle to do my hair and make-up. I was extremely pleased with her! She was professional, on time, easy to talk to, and worked with my personal preferences. She created a wonderful experience. My make-up and long hair looked perfect for our beach ceremony! I would highly recommend Michelle!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 02/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Michelle is so lovely!

Michelle took my 1920s glam to the next level! She was incredibly sweet and lovely even coming all the way down to Pass-A-Grille beach at 7 (!!) AM on a Monday to ensure my female family members and myself look as fabulous as possible.

I look at the photos and I cannot believe how beautiful she helped me look. It's me, but it's the absolute best version of me which is more than what anyone could ever want for their wedding. The birdcage veil, the hollywood waves. She nailed every single aspect of my look.

I had a small wedding so instead of a wedding party I had Michelle take care of my mother and sisters and I cannot thank her enough for making them feel as beautiful as they are. My mom was very pleased with how her hair looked and one sister we describe her hair as "being finer than frog's hair". Healthy, but so fine textured there's not much anyone has been able to do with it. Michelle was able to work magic and style them so they looked so lovely.

Thank you Michelle for being available and helping us all!
T
Tess Sent on 09/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience, stress free

Michelle did such a great job on my hair and makeup. What I wanted was simple and elegant, and that's exactly what she gave me. She did a great job communicating with me in the weeks, days, and hours up leading up to my wedding day. She conveniently came to my hotel to do my hair and was so easy to talk to and a very sweet person. It was very easy explaining to her what I wanted and she was able to give me exactly what I asked for and didn't overdo it. I would highly recommend her to any bride.
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Courtney Sent on 07/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Love love love working with Michelle, very professional and my hair / makeup looked incredible for my wedding.

Highly recommend Michelle, respectful, professional and listens to you and your wants. Michelle delivered beautifully for my beach wedding in St. Petersburg, FL and my matron of honor looked beautiful too. Fun day, felt very pretty. Thank you Michelle!
C
Connie Sent on 07/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless, stress free, beautiful

Thank you so much for your beautiful work. From booking to event day it was a smooth process. Thank you for being apart of our special day!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
True Love Photography True Love Photography Wedding Photographers

Elegant Brides and Hair does an Amazing job with hair and makeup for my Brides. From a Photographers perspective, flawless.

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