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Every bride wants to look her best on her special day.

But how do you choose the right makeup and hair stylist? You have a lot to deal with, and even more to worry about, and that's exactly why Mags Cathey specializes in Bridal Beauty. Mags and her team are just as concerned with your wedding as you are. Beyond just makeup and hair, we become a part of your team, ensuring you're on time and looking spectacular for photos, keeping stressful situations at bay, and creating a fun and pampering experience for you and your entire bridal party. Your stylist is the first vendor you see, spends the most time with you, and is literally in your face. You're looking for a beauty vendor to help you create a fun, memorable, and gorgeous experience. We're here to help.

Other random facts about Maggie- I am happily married to an awesome guy who makes my life great. We have an amazing little baby girl named Ellie May and a sweet cat named Owl, who doesn't hunt as well as her name suggests, and I think chocolate cake can solve almost any problem.

In addition to weddings, we're also available for:

Engagement Shoots - Portrait Photography - Fashion - Headshots - Film & TV - Other Special Events

For Bookings please contact us:

maggie@magscathey.com

(562)394-8030

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Frequently asked questions

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

$200

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

$150

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

$125

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

$150

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$300

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

$150

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$300

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

$150

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

$125

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

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

Extensions
Textured Hair Styling
Updos / Styling

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
Brow/Lash Tinting
Tattoo Coverage

Reviews of Mags Cathey

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Courtney Sent on 05/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Maggie is absolutely amazing! She listened to all my fears and worries about how I wanted my makeup to look and she went above and beyond! She made me look better than I thought was possible! I hope I have more event that I can use her for!
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Rachel Sent on 12/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
LOOK NO FURTHER! These ladies will make your wedding hair and makeup dreams come true, and for less money!

In a sea of wedding hair and makeup that all looks the same (opposite of what I wanted), I was super picky about choosing my team, which I'm sure is a common issue amongst brides. But I'm not kidding when I say I looked, and looked, and looked, AND LOOKED for a makeup artist that would go BEYOND THE NORM for a true fantasy fairy tale look. Maggie elevated my makeup so much higher than I expected a wedding makeup artist would. My hair looked equally as amazing. My friends and family were legitimately shocked and impressed with their work. It was a dream come true!

Thank you, Mags Cathey! You are one in a billion!
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Brenna Sent on 10/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Not only did Maggie make me feel my most beautiful on my special day, she was absolutely wonderful in the makeup trial. She listened to my likes and dislikes and the result was exactly what I envisioned and BETTER. Maggie is extremely professional but at the same time super personal and friendly. On the day of my wedding she was so great at time management as she did all of my bridesmaids' makeup as well as mine. Everyone looked beautiful and felt beautiful! One of my bridesmaids loved her makeup so much, she hired Maggie for HER wedding. I was so happy with the overall result, I would absolutely hire Maggie again or reccomend her to any of my friends!
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Elise Sent on 08/25/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Maggie and her team were an absolute dream to work with! Starting from day one with hair and makeup trials, these girls went above and beyond to be accommodating. They had great flexibility with scheduling and when it came to the trials themselves, they styled me exactly as I had pictured and dreamed. The day of the wedding, they arrived promptly on time and got down to business! With a bride and entire bridal party to style (both hair & makeup for all), I was very impressed with how well they managed their time in order to get everyone done and looking their best! Not to mention, the Mags Cathey team was so fun to work with in the bridal suite, keeping the mood fun, excited, and light. I would absolutely recommend this team to anyone!
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Kasey Sent on 07/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
When you look at Maggie's work, it really speaks for itself! I wanted a very glamorous look for my wedding, and Maggie more than delivered! Throughout the process of working with her, she was always very kind, enthusiastic, organized and responsive. Most importantly, she presents as very confident in her ability! I really enjoyed my trial with her as she is so easy to talk to and bubbly. On the day of our wedding, she came in with her team and got to work straight away as we had 12 people getting hair and makeup done. Prior to, she had come up with a schedule to ensure things moved efficiently, and that there was more than enough time to have everyone looking their best. She came prepared with a variety of tools and makeup to suit all skin conditions, tones, and types! My bridesmaids, the moms, grandmother, and me walked away extremely happy and feeling gorgeous! Thank you Maggie :)!
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User2659511 Sent on 06/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Our hair & makeup looked incredible. They did such an amazing job!
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Lisa Sent on 05/13/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Maggie and Julie were FANTASTIC! Everything from the hair and make-up trial to the day of the wedding went so smoothly with them. They did hair and makeup for me, my bridesmaids (3 of them), my mom, and the flower girl. Maggie and Julie were punctual, professional, and a pleasure to work with - they definitely know what they're doing when it comes to hair and makeup and you can tell they are passionate about what they do. They were responsive and flexible when it came to specific requests - everyone just looked so fabulous! Me and all of my girls received so many compliments on our hair and make up throughout the day. I'm so glad I decided to go with Maggie (yes, dishing out the couple extra $$ was well worth it) because I felt absolutely beautiful and confident on my wedding day. I can't thank these ladies enough!!
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Lauren Sent on 02/29/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I know that 5 star reviews can sometimes seem a bit "too good to be true," but honestly there isn't one thing I would change about working with Mags Cathey. She earns every star. From our initial communications to the makeup trial to the big day, she is incredibly professional, friendly, a great value, and amazing at what she does.

I do not wear a lot of makeup on a daily basis (in fact, most days I skip it entirely) so I was a bit worried about excessive bridal makeup making me look like someone I'm not. Maggie created a look that was special but still looked like me, and I'm so grateful.

I did my makeup trial pretty early, so my overall event look went through a couple of changes before my wedding. When I asked Maggie her opinion on changing my lip color a few weeks before, not only was she flexible with the change but also very supportive of my new vision.

She came to my hotel room on time and ready to go – complete with her own special makeup chair! I especially loved her joyful attitude during the process. She chatted and laughed with my bridal party and was more than happy to accommodate requests for specific "getting ready" shots from my photographer.

I cannot recommend her enough.
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Alyssa Sent on 12/15/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I really cannot say enough wonderful words about Maggie and her team and their services for my wedding. They are exceptionally professional, detail oriented, organized and talented and truly helped make my wedding experience even greater. I don't "glam up" very often so I wanted a very natural and elegant look for my engagement photos and wedding day, and boy did they deliver! Maggie listened to my ideas and filled in the areas in which I was clueless. She has a vast array of eye shadow, eye liner, eye lashes, foundation, blush, lip color and anything else you could possibly want. I wanted very little foundation to compliment my 'natural' look while some of my bridesmaids wanted a more 'bold' and fun cosmetic appearance and Maggie was so great at both! She arranged for me to have a trial for hair and make-up prior to my wedding day so we could finalize my look but she was in contact every step of the way leading up to it. She responded to any question and/or concern I had and made me feel so at ease. Like many brides I was incredibly anxious, excited, and nervous (walking down the aisle freaked me out...having everyone staring at me is not my idea of a good time) but Maggie had such calming and confirming words that really helped me relax and feel good about everything. Every one of my (female) guests came up to me and my bridesmaids to ask who did our hair and make up. People STILL talk about it today when I see them. I mean I already knew Maggie was great but to hear it from all of my guests felt wonderful! A few of my bridesmaids were in a couple weddings this past year and they all came back to me saying their hair and make up for my wedding was the best out of all their experiences. My girls looked absolutely stunning and I felt beautiful too. If I haven't said it enough already..THANK YOU Maggie for your time and dedication to making me feel and look like how I imagined on my wedding day. You and your team are simply amazing.
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User2446609 Sent on 11/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Maggie did the makeup for a wedding I was in recently- she did the makeup for the bride as well as the bridal party, including the bride's mother. She was incredible. Not only was our makeup flawless (we looked amazing, if I do say so myself) but I was so impressed with Maggie's ability to deal with stressful situations and keep the bride relaxed. On top of that, Maggie was so patient with some diva-like personalities in the party, which really kept everyone at ease. I felt so beautiful when she had finished her work. I hope I can hire her myself in the future!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
A. O'Brien Photography A. O'Brien Photography Wedding Photographers

I first worked with Maggie on a wedding earlier this year. Since then we have collaborated on numerous projects and she is definitely one of the best! From bridal to fashion to straight up art, Maggie has got it going on. As a photographer it is extremely important that a makeup artist knows not just how to apply beautiful makeup but how to apply it so that it will photograph well. Many people don't realize how key this is for their photos. So if you're getting married or having your pictures taken be sure to get a true pro who really knows what they are doing, and my suggestion is to get Maggie! You won't regret it. :) Plus her fun personality and positive attitude will only make your day better.

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