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As of 2016 I am no longer accepting clients. Wishing you all the best on your wedding day!

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Meredith Runion Professional Makeup Artist is an award-winning professional makeup artist and instructor based in Herndon, Virginia. Specializing in natural, long-lasting makeup, this Hollywood-trained beauty specialist is talented at custom-tailoring makeup to perfectly fit her clients. With over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry and over 500 weddings under her belt, Meredith Runion will ensure you look flawless, fabulous and photo-ready on your wedding day.

Experience

Meredith Runion has an extensive background in the beauty industry, studying under professional makeup artists during Fashion Week and in Hollywood. She worked as a makeup artist for Sephora and was mentored by an Emmy award-winning makeup artist. Meredith holds a degree from the High Definition Makeup University and is skilled at color theory and other Master makeup courses.

Services Offered

Meredith Runion Professional Makeup Artist provides on-location hair, makeup and beauty services for weddings and other special occasions. As a makeup artist, she’s passionate about making women look and feel their best on the most important day of their life. To ensure total coverage, she only books one wedding per weekend. Beauty services offered include the following:

  • Makeup application
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair and makeup trials
  • Wedding party hair and makeup
  • Touch-up makeup kit
  • Makeup and hair touchups
  • Additional hours
  • Beauty assistant
  • Tattoo coverage
  • Travel fees
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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?

$75

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

$90

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?

$75

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

$90

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

$75

Does makeup price include false lashes?

No

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?

Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
Tattoo Coverage

Reviews of Meredith Runion Beauty

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Rachel Sent on 09/14/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Meredith was amazing! She delt with me Through it all! My trial was great, we figured out what worked & what didn't. On wedding day she did all Me, my bridesmaids & my mom and mother in law! Such amazing talent, she truly has a passion for makeup.
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Jessica Sent on 06/23/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Hiring Meredith (based off of a recommendation) was a fantastic decision! She was very responsive from the moment I contacted her, and her personality made her that much more enjoyable to communicate with. She knew exactly the look I was going for on my wedding day, and no tweaks were necessary! I can't wait to hire her for another event in the future. I highly recommend Meredith!
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Britt Sent on 11/18/2013
5 out of 5 rating
On June 29th, I had the privilege of Meredith and her team doing hair and makeup for both myself and all of my bridesmaids. Even though I had a very large bridal party and a tight schedule to keep, Meredith and her team kept everything running smoothly and calmly. It was truly a relief for me on my wedding day to have all of my bridesmaids so excited at how good their hair and makeup looked, and that everyone was relaxed and enjoying themselves throughout the whole process. When it came time for me to get my hair and makeup done, I could not have been happier! Everything was absolutely perfect! Meredith made my makeup look stunning and Leslie did a fantastic job with my hair. They worked very efficiently and did everything perfectly the first time. Additionally, they both kept completely in theme with my Gatsby-esque wedding. I was able to get the perfect 1920's vibe that I was looking for, which was completely thanks to Meredith and Leslie! I had also wanted to change my hairstyle in between the ceremony and the reception. They stayed on an extra 2 hours to make sure that I was able to have the perfect hairstyle change for the reception, and they even made sure that I had cold water to cool down on a hot June day in Virginia! They were extremely thoughtful and were also very efficient in completely the second hairstyle. Everyone was raving over my 1920's hairstyle, and numerous guests asked me who did my hair and makeup. My hairstyle and makeup held up through the hot weather, dancing, and the after-party, as did that of my bridesmaids. Everyone was extremely pleased, and Meredith's services were instrumental in making my wedding a success. I would HIGHLY recommend Meredith and her team's services to any Bride!
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Alicia Sent on 10/28/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Meredith and Lesley were so great to work with. Meredith did my makeup, my mom and one of my bridesmaids. And Lesley did my hair, my mom and three of my bridesmaids. And everyone looked so beautiful. My hair and make up came out exactly how I imagined. Our hair and makeup survived the entire day and we looked so good in the pictures. And Meredith and Lesley also was so gracious and helped my MIL when her hair went a little flat. They were awesome and I would recommend Bridal Beauty by Meredith in a heart beat.
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Miranda Sent on 10/17/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Meredith did an amazing job on my makeup for the wedding and her colleague Lauren did a fabulous job on my hair! They also did a truly wonderful job with my bridesmaids. They all looked stunning.

Meredith and Lauren were very patient during the trial. I don't usually wear makeup and was going for a natural look and Meredith really worked with me to achieve that and to make me feel comfortable with the amount of makeup I was wearing. Lauren nailed my hair, too! Perfection! I got compliments all night specifically on my hair and makeup. I was truly surprised by the number of comments I got on them--people really noticed the great work! We had a very long day that was unseasonably hot (about 90 degrees in October in the DC area!) but whatever Meredith did lasted all day and continued to look fantastic through dancing and everything!

Meredith also provided me with the info on the makeup she used, some of which I'll be using again in the future, so it was nice to know. In addition, she sent me pictures from the trial so I had some time to reflect on how everything looked in photos and whether I wanted to make any changes. Meredith not only made my makeup look and FEEL great, but really was knowledgable about what to use and how it would turn out not only in person but in photos.

Meredith was incredibly organized in creating a schedule for me and the girls and was flexible, but yet kept us on track. Meredith and Lauren not only did an amazing job but were a true pleasure to be with on my wedding day. Fantastic all around--HIGHLY HIGHLY recommended!
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Katie Sent on 07/06/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Having Meredith and Lauren do my hair and makeup for my wedding day was such a great decision! I did a trial run prior to the day and it was so nice to see an example of how I would look. They were very flexible to any changes I wanted to make, and made sure I was happy with the results. On the wedding day, they were professional and worked fast, but I never felt rushed. They were so pleasant to be around and went out of their way to make sure everyone was satisfied with their hair and makeup. I would recommend them to anyone!
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Lauren Sent on 06/27/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Meredith and her team provided an amazing "getting ready" experience for my sister's wedding. She did an outstanding job on our make-up and we were able to touch up the bride's make-up throughout the night with the adorable touch-up kit she gave us! Meredith has such a fun spirit and made the entire getting ready process stress-free and SUPER fun!! LOVE HER!
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Stella Sent on 06/19/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I had my wedding day on May 19, 2013. I found Meredith on line and that was my first time using their services. It was GREAT, everybody on my wedding was Wowing about my look. My bridesmaides were so satisfied and happy with their look as well. My Mother was absolutely AWESOME. All comments about her was, what a great hair and make up done, and honestly I'm still saying to my Mom that she was looking on my wedding as I always wanted. I still cannot believe how Meredith made such a great positive transformation for my Mom..
I was so happy about their professionalism, and most important-very high quality of services. Thank you so much for making my wedding day great looking day...
I would say that I will highly recommend this place to every bride.
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Sadaf Sent on 05/21/2013
5 out of 5 rating
the only way i can really describe meredith is awesome! from the moment i contacted her, to late into the night the night before my wedding, she was always so responsive to emails and communications. when i met her for my trial, i knew that we would end up working together. she was so flexible, so accommodating and so super nice. not to mention, her work is truly fantastic! she accommodated my large group (10 of us i believe) very easily, arrived promptly on time and finished at the time she said she would. her and her assistant were fun, easy going and great natured and made the process so fun for me and my girls. i love my bmaids and they're all beautiful, but when meredith was done with them, it was like nothing i had ever seen, they looked absolutely fantastic! not to toot my own horn, but i looked pretty hot myself =) i received compliments all night long on how great my make up looked -- and it never came off. even through all my dancing.

meredith is awesome, i would recommend working with her 100%!
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User1102479 Sent on 03/04/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I don't think I can say enough great things about the work that Meredith or Lauren did on my group. They did such an amazing job, not only on me but on my sister and mother as well! We ALL felt beautiful! These ladies were a true joy to be around - would recommend to everyone 100 times over! Can't wait for my sister's wedding so I can go back someday! :)
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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Meredith was a fabulous artist to work with! She was very professional and fun to work with. Meredith and her team were timely and efficient, completing all of the bridal party hair and makeup well within the planned timeframe. She did an amazing job with all of the bridemaids, mothers, and of course, the bride. The bride looked gorgeous, and I heard the ladies being complimented over and over throughout the day. I would happily recommend Meredith to future brides and hope to work with her again.

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