Mani Mela, now Hana April Inc., is a five-time award winning, five-star rated boutique style wedding planning and design firm with specialty divisions in the following areas:
I was originally introduced to Mani Mela years ago when I was a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding. They did such impressive work that TWO of my other friends hired them for their weddings and then of course, I had to do the same for mine ☺
I got married at Windows on Minnesota (50th floor of the IDS Center downtown Minneapolis). On the day of my wedding, Mani Mela arrived to my bridal suite in the Marquette Hotel on time, with all of the necessary tools and as an added bonus – they were so sweet and fun.
This team provided the best wedding makeup and hair experience a bride could ever ask for. They met with me several times to ensure my expectations were fulfilled prior to the big day.
Bottom line: I couldn’t have been happier with Mani Mela because they made me feel like a model, my bridesmaids were stunning and both my mom + my now-mother-in-law were drop dead gorgeous.
The best part of this team is they truly do listen to what you want and provide top-notch results.
I would HIGHLY recommend this team to anyone and wish I could do it all over again because it was so amazing.
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Nimra Sent on 12/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing team to work with! Hana is extremely professional and helpful. She made my wedding day perfect with her makeup and decor services. Love Mani Mela!!
Kristen Sent on 10/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
I used Mani Mela for their make-up artists and they absolutely blew me away! The artist was so talented, and open to feedback and could tell really cared about making sure I got the look I wanted. I got so many compliments the day of, and still do to this day (5 months later). Book them, you won't regret it!!
Roma Sent on 12/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Mani Mela did my hair and make-up for my pre-wedding, wedding, and wedding reception, along with my family hair/make-up for the wedding and reception. In addition, they did our reception centerpieces. They were AMAZING to work with. Hana and Kylie did a trial with me beforehand, during which they did all 3 hairstyles and 2 make-up looks - which took over 2.5 hours, at the end of which they still asked if there was anything else I wished to see! Kylie worked with me to make a timeline for my family members for the day of - my family had very specific times they each preferred to get ready, so Kylie allowed me to rearrange the stylists and put them together as I saw fit. As the bride I received more compliments on my hair and make-up than my outfits, and I had numerous people ask for Mani Mela's card! My entire family was ecstatic about their hair and make-up - especially how hard the entire team worked to perfect each person's look to their liking. Despite the chaos of 7 hair/make-up touch-ups and restyles done in 2.5 hours, they were calm and made sure everyone was done in a timely manner and yet happy with exactly how it all turned out. With regards to our centerpieces, the entire team accommodated worked with us to make the centerpiece designs what we envisioned while staying in our budget, including allowing us to provide vases and candles for the centerpieces that we already owned which they then setup for us. I'd highly recommend their services! I HIGHLY recommend their services - not only is their end product amazing, they are easy to work with, passionate, very accommodating, high-energy, and delightful to work with! They are clearly passionate about their work and take pride in everything they do!
Cathy Sent on 12/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Hana and her team were amazing. We could never have had that beautiful wedding on our own. They were extremely hard working and honest. Would recommend Mani Mela to anyone. Loved them!
Caitlin Sent on 12/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Hana and her team! They went above and beyond to ensure my day was perfect in every way. I hired Mani Mela for floral design and hair/makeup for my wedding this past October. Everyone raved about the flowers, and the bridesmaids looked fabulous all night long. I was particularly pleased with the quality of my updo from Kylie. In short, don't hesitate to work with Hana and her awesome team!
Jeanmare Sent on 12/14/2016
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
They were great with everything will definitely use them again
Mackenzie Sent on 11/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
I hired Mani Mela for my hair and makeup for my wedding back in August. I also had a trial run as well. I am extremely happy that I had a trial run for both hair and makeup. I was very unsure as to what I wanted to do for my hair or even what kind of look I wanted to go with. Kylie was great, she did several styles on my hair and helped me pick one that I loved. At my wedding everyone looked flawless! I was married at the Van Dusen Mansion and we had a very very small time frame(2.5 hours) to get myself, my mother, my mother in law, personal attendant and 5 bridesmaids ready to go. They came early, and were ready to go right away, they brought a huge team of people with. Everyone was ready to go on time and looked fabulous! I am extremely happy that I went with them and would recommend them to anyone!
Danielle Sent on 08/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
I had Mani Mela do my bridal party makeup for the wedding and Tina and Hana our makeup artists were absolutely wonderful!!!! I would highly suggest booking them for your wedding. I'm not a huge make up person but they made it look very natural. They were super professional and prepared the day of the wedding I didn't have to worry about one thing. So happy I choose them to do airbrush makeup, it was beautiful!
Shannon Sent on 08/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
This was a great choice for my daughter and her wedding party. They made us look beautiful and did a great job. As the Mother of the bride, I have never had make up done and I felt like a million when she was finished. My husband was so impressed!!!
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