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Relax and let us come to you with our calming personalities and years of experience. We specialize in exquisite bridal makeup and false lashes for the entire bridal party or any other special event. Our philosophy is simple; offer the highest quality of makeup, professionally trained makeup-artists, and exceptional client service. Our work speaks for itself. Find out why we have been Philadelphia's team of leading makeup artists for almost twenty years and experience why we love what we do.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$100

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

$100

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$120

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

$120

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

$80

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

$80

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

Which of the following are included in prices?

Travel Fee

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes

Reviews of Face the Occasion Makeup Artistry

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Nicole Sent on 10/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding make up- Kelly is fabulous!

Kelly was amazing. She made every girl and mother feel so comfortable, checking in as she applied to make sure she was on track to give them the exact desired look. She perfectly delivered on the natural look that we all wanted and was so wonderful to work with. Thank you, Kelly!
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Sandra Sent on 01/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Kelly at Face the Occasion was amazing!

Kelly was very professional and so helpful. The trial went perfect and she really worked with me to obtain the best look. She is super friendly and easy to talk to and made me feel comfortable right away. My bridesman also was there for the trial asking if she could help with oily skin on the day and she included him in the trial run to show what she could do for the day.

For the wedding she was absolutely patient and wonderful when we last minute added a couple more people who wanted makeup at the last minute. Everyone looked beautiful and I felt so happy and beautiful on my special day. My only regret is I will never look so good again!!! 😂. Thank you, Kelly!!! 💗
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Katie Sent on 10/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Service!

Kelly was recommended to me by a friend, and I am very grateful for that recommendation! The consultation was easy to schedule, and she really listened to the kind of look I was going for. On the wedding day itself, she did a fantastic job not only on me, but also on my mother and a couple of my bridesmaids. Kelly has a gift for enhancing natural beauty and making an elegant wedding day look. Her communication was professional and timely. I highly recommend booking Face the Occasion.
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Kaitlyn Sent on 10/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

Kelly and Julia were so easy to work with and a lot of fun on the day of my wedding. They were professional, responsive and knew exactly what I wanted and made it incredibly easy. Can’t recommend them enough!
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Leah Sent on 05/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!

Kelly from Face the Occasion was fantastic and I'm so happy with my decision to work with her for my wedding day! She did a trial for my mom and I, and she incorporated all of our feedback and made us feel 100% comfortable about wedding day. She did such a beautiful job creating a natural, elevated look for myself and my girls on my wedding day and the makeup lasted the whole night (and into the next morning because I had too much fun to take it off). She is the sweetest and makes you feel at ease in her chair. I highly recommend!
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Fern Sent on 12/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding makeup

We had the pleasure of working with Jill. This woman is AMAZING! She not only did an amazing job on 3 bridesmaids and the bride (I was a bridesmaid)..but also saved the day! 6 days before the wedding our original hair and makeup people canceled and also the brides dress was ruined by the alterations crew. Jill responded within 12 hours of me reaching out and she was so flexible and helpful! She even helped by giving options for other dress shops and alterations. The day of she was prompt and so wonderful. She fit right in with everyone and made sure to ask questions and listen to what we wanted. If I could give her 10 stars I would! Hire this woman and I promise you you will look and feel beautiful and feel like you've known her your whole life! Thank you again Jill!
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Meadow Sent on 08/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Face the Occasion, and Kelly specifically, was one of the best decisions I made during wedding planning. For whatever reason, choosing a make-up artist was one of the hardest things for me, and I ended up doing three trials. I really wanted to look and feel like myself, just a special version, and with other artists, I didn't feel like myself afterwards, and I didn't feel as if they were communicative enough to help me figure out what I was looking for. Kelly was so incredibly kind, patient, and talented. She spent so much time with me at my trial and made me feel instantly comfortable. I felt flawless on my wedding day, and my bridesmaids that had their make-up done kept coming up to me and saying, "Your make-up artist is seriously GOOD." Everyone's make-up still looked great over 10 hours after it was done, and I am so appreciative of Kelly for being so open, so talented, and so kind. She is exactly who you want to help transform you into a bride on one of the most special days of your life! Book Face the Occasion!
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Kelly Sent on 06/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Kelly was amazing !!! Makeup is so tricky for a bride and one of the most important things to go right for the day. I was so afraid of not looking like myself but Kelly nailed it. Makeup stayed all the way until brunch the next morning. I was so happy with the results of Kelly's work.
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Julie Sent on 06/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Jill from Face the Occasion was really wonderful to work with! She did my bridal makeup, and the makeup for 5 other ladies. She listened to each individual's needs and desires. I was concerned about my foundation, and she was willing to work with the products that I purchased. Everyone looked flawless and beautiful. Jill was always professional and very flexible. I enjoyed working with her!
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William Sent on 11/20/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Face the Occasion did the make-up for 10 girls on the day of my wedding and we all looked beautiful. My wedding was October 2016 and we worked with Jill from this company.
We used this company for my sisters wedding in 2011 and their prices have stayed very similar to then and are very reasonable.
Jill met me a few months before the wedding for a trial and then did great work on our wedding day. She was on-time, friendly, really knew her color palette and really tried to see what each client preferred for her day of wedding look.
I highly recommend giving Face the Occasion a call!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Life Story Photography Life Story Photography Wedding Photographers

If you are looking for a professional crew of artists with YEARS of experience, look no further. The ladies of Face the Occasion can help you get the look you want.

Heather Fowler Photography Heather Fowler Photography Wedding Photographers

As a photographer the makeup artist is really important to me! Every time I have worked with Face the Occasion they have done an outstanding job! They do perfect bridal makeup. Just enough makeup but never too much. They are good at keeping it fresh and natural looking. It really helps in the photos to hire someone good!

An Enchanted Florist at Skippack Village An Enchanted Florist at Skippack Village Wedding Florists

Love to work with these professionals-Placing our bouquets into the hands of the radiant brides is the icing on the cake!

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