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Makeup By Amy Kennison is a Wilmington, North Carolina-based wedding make-up artist. With the ability to translate her client’s vision to reality, Amy creates customized looks that incorporate her client's natural beauty regardless of gender and cultural background. She renders looks that are flawless on film and in person, and focuses on creating makeup dimension using advanced techniques and tools. Amy can recreate makeup looks from all time periods, including classic and current trends.

Experience
Having been in the beauty industry for more than 20 years working with Mac Cosmetics and Estee Lauder, Amy Kennison has worked with several celebrity clients, such as Sophia Bush, Lara Trump, and Ashley Spivey from "The Bachelor" series. She has also trained with various celebrity artists, including Ido Raphael, Daven Mayeda, and Mario Dedivanovic, who have worked with Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian. Her work has been featured in several beauty magazines and local editorials.

Services Offered
Makeup By Amy Kennison includes a wide range of beauty services. Clients can choose those options that best suit their individual needs. Amy's makeup services include airbrush and contour makeup, as well as fake lashes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$125

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

$65

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$140

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

$70

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

$65

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

$65

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations
Men's Grooming

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Contour Makeup
Fake Lashes

Reviews of Makeup By Amy Kennison

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Amy is highly praised by reviewers for her exceptional makeup skills and professionalism for weddings in the Wilmington area. Reviewers appreciate Amy's talent, attention to detail, and ability to make everyone feel beautiful and confident on their special day. Many mentioned that Amy's makeup lasted flawlessly throughout the day, even in challenging weather conditions. Her calm and kind demeanor was noted to be a comforting presence on the wedding day, setting a positive tone for the entire event. Clients recommend booking Amy for bridal, bridesmaid, and family makeup, highlighting her flexibility and expertise with different skin tones.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Amy is highly praised by reviewers for her exceptional makeup skills and professionalism for weddings in the Wilmington area. Reviewers appreciate Amy's talent, attention to detail, and ability to make everyone feel beautiful and confident on their special day. Many mentioned that Amy's makeup lasted flawlessly throughout the day, even in challenging weather conditions. Her calm and kind demeanor was noted to be a comforting presence on the wedding day, setting a positive tone for the entire event. Clients recommend booking Amy for bridal, bridesmaid, and family makeup, highlighting her flexibility and expertise with different skin tones.

Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 06/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST of the Best!!

Amy is truly the best of the best when it comes to wedding makeup in the Wilmington area. She was so easy to work with from day one and is so talented. I did a trial with her which I highly recommend because it reassured me that I was in the best hands for my wedding day. She did such a fabulous job on myself and each of my six bridesmaids as well as the MOB and MOG. She exceeded my wildest dreams for my wedding makeup and made me feel so beautiful! Not to mention the makeup didn't budge the entire day! If you want to look your best and have an absolutely seamless wedding experience, Amy is the one to book.
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 12/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A mastermind, beautiful work!

I live in Miami and got married in NC. I cannot believe an artist as eonderful, skilled, professional and DID I SAY SKILLED? Lives in Wilmington. Girls you need to book Amy. She does a FLAWLESS JOB and will make you and your wedding party look drop dead gorgeous for the wedding. She was able to create a different look for the wedding and for my rehearsal dinner. I only regret is I live in Miami because if I was closer I would use Amy's services every weekend. BOOK HER
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Madeline Sent on 08/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Truly one of a kind

Amy is hands down the best makeup artist I’ve ever worked with. She made me and all of my girls, both young and seasoned, feel like the best versions of ourselves the day of my wedding. Amy’s energy is exactly what every bride needs on her wedding day, she is kind, calm, and organized in a way that helps the day run flawlessly no matter how big or small your group is. When I tell you my makeup lasted the entire day, I mean it held up beautifully in 90 degree heat and humidity, as well as in torrential rain fall as we were leaving the wedding! One of my favorite parts of working with Amy was her willingness to fit in my 90 year old grandmother, who had never had her makeup before and was fearful of too much glam, but instead Amy made her feel beautiful in her own skin - I can’t recommend this enough for those that are lucky enough to have grandmothers there to celebrate the day together. One more suggestion, professional makeup for rehearsal dinner! It is absolutely worth it, especially if you plan to have a photographer there to document the evening. I look forward to working with Amy for every big event or photography shoot our family does in the future, and can’t recommend her enough, again, there’s no one like her. ♥️
Jenica
Jenica Sent on 06/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most talented in the area!

Choosing to work with Amy was the best decision I ever made! I searched high and low when looking for someone to do my makeup for my wedding day. I have done my own makeup with my favorite/guaranteed products for many years, and am very particular about getting my makeup professionally done. I knew when I found Amy that she was exactly what I was looking for. She is truly so talented and she makes you feel like a bridal beauty. She was so professional, kind, easy to work with, and made me feel so calm and at ease the morning of my wedding. It’s true.. she set the tone for the entire day! At 8 am with all the chaos going on… Amy looked at me and said “take a deep breath… relax” and from that moment on the rest of the day I did exactly that. I was able to be in the moment and feel all the love knowing that I looked and felt my very best! I would highly recommend Amy to anyone in the Wilmington area looking for bridal, bridesmaid/family makeup. We all were so very happy with the results. Despite having a beach wedding and boat happy hour, the makeup lasted all day! We didn’t have to go to the bathroom once for a touch up and were able to be in the moment! If Im ever in the area and in need of a makeup artist, I will hands down not hesitate to work with Amy again.
Miranda
Miranda Sent on 05/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal Glam of my Dreams

Amy is a delight! She is so incredibly talented and up-to-date with products and bridal trends. I'm a former makeup artist myself, so I knew I needed someone who could bring it--and that she did! I would use her for any occasion or event! And she's great with all skin colors FYI :) Book her ASAP!
Daylon
Daylon Sent on 02/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing talent!

Amy has an amazing talent! She did such a beautiful job on my makeup as well as my bridesmaids and the moms. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to do my makeup on my wedding day! Amy is knowledgeable and so kind. I highly recommend Amy!
Preston
Preston Sent on 10/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding/event make up

Amy is insanely talented and a true professional! I hired her for bridal/bridesmaids make-up and could not be more impressed with her work and attention to detail. She has a calm demeanor and followed the day of timeline with ease!
Gabby
Gabby Sent on 09/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Book with Amy!!!

Amy did the most amazing job on my bridesmaids and my makeup! She is extremely professional and THE subject matter expert on makeup!! All of my girls including myself were ready WAY ahead of schedule and we had the most seamless getting ready time I've ever experienced for any wedding I've ever been to. She was so flexible while working with my scheduled ahead of time for my trial because I was an out of town bride and I am SO grateful! All of my girls have different skin tones and it didn't matter, because Amy does it all! Everyone looked and felt absolutely beautiful! I wouldn't change my decision to book my makeup with Amy! She is well known in Wilmington for a reason! BOOK WITH HER!
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 05/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amy perfected our glam

I am so so happy that I booked Amy for my bridal party and myself. Every one of the girls loved their make up, and it came across so beautiful in photos! Amy is so beautifully skilled at makeup & truly knows what will look best on you. She was able to give each of the bridal party something different while keeping it all cohesive.
Julianna
Julianna Sent on 11/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

So talented

I had my make-up done by Amy at a friends wedding several years ago and knew I had to book her for my own. She really listens to your vision and takes it away. I just got our photos back and am so pleased with how the natural look I wanted came out. My photographer knew who did my make up without me even saying which I thought spoke volumes to how talented Amy is. I also have very sensitive skin and the products she uses left my skin feeling better than before. No harsh chemicals here. Thank you, Amy, for making me feel like a million bucks on my very special day.
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Awards

175
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 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

10 Endorsements
Honey Skin Studio Airbrush Tanning Honey Skin Studio Airbrush Tanning Wedding Hair & Makeup

Professional, talented, and highly recommend! Used her for my own family. TOP NOTCH!

Eric von Bargen Photography Eric von Bargen Photography Wedding Photographers

If you want your make-up to look natural & beautiful Amy will dial it in for you ~

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Every opportunity I have to work with Amy is a gift! She is the ultimate professional but more important a true artist. She has the ability to make everyone glow! Natural, soft, perfect wedding makeup every single time. She makes my work look better and she is a ton of fun to work with as well!

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