Blend Make-up Artistry Reviews
Reviews
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Erica Sent on 07/16/2019Talented Makeup Artists, Delightful Ladies
I did my trial with Kathy and worked with Kathy and Ryan the day of for me and my bridal party. They were both so kind, flexible, and talented. I felt completely at ease in their hands, and they really listened to my preferences. I wanted my makeup to be glamorous but I still wanted to look like myself, and Kathy made it happen. They used airbrushing which worked so well for a warm day. The makeup lasted all night. I am so happy I got to work with Blend! -
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Jennifer Sent on 05/29/2019Absolutely Perfect
Ryan was absolutey wonderful. I felt like I stepped out of a magazine when I looked at myself in the mirror for the first time. My makeup was perfect all night! Great experience from start to finish with Blend & Ryan! Thanks so much for making my day! -
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Rachel Sent on 10/22/2018Exceeded all expectations!!!
Kathy was amazing! She is extremely talented, dedicated, flexible, friendly, and fun. She worked with me to determine the makeup I loved most for my wedding day, and did a great job on faces of my entire bridal party! -
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Melissa Sent on 02/05/2018When my wife and I booked with Blend and secured Kathy Schultz for two bridal airbrushes, we were confident that we were booking a wonderful make-up artist. What we did not know was that we were booking a true artist who is just the kindest, most loving soul. Kathy's joy and excitement for us permeated everything she did - from emails, to our trials, to the day-of. Her warmth is unmatched. And she made us both look like the best versions of ourselves - with far better eyelashes and eyebrows than we could have dreamed of! Kathy was thoughtful in her selection of colors, basing her approach not just on our skin tones and eye-colors, but on my wife's blue suit and my pink-and-gold gown. She also took my vintage hair-style into consideration. The results were STUNNING. We looked like modern versions of classic Hollywood stars. And the make-up held through tears and toasts and dance-floor sweat so we look as beautiful in photos from the beginning of the night as we do from ones after the guests had left. If you want a flawless look from a big-hearted artist, Kathy with Blend is the way to go! -
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User1979018 Sent on 08/08/2015Marquia was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! She is incredibly talented, but also such a beautiful woman. My bridal party and I had a BALL throughout the prep process and we all looked fantastic. -
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Jackie Sent on 06/23/2015Where can I even start? Marquia from Blend was absolutely amazing. She truly listened to my vision and was so patient when I wanted to try a few different lip shades to find the perfect one. I had a horrible allergic skin reaction a few weeks before my wedding and was so stressed- when I e-mailed her she quickly responded and assured me she could cover it all. Sure enough, on my wedding morning she airbrushed my face, neck, chest, and back and all redness from my allergy was completely hidden. It stayed perfect all day, through pictures in the sun and lots of dancing! She also did makeup for my mom, grandmother, and several bridesmaids and listened so carefully to what they each wanted- and delivered! Everyone looked so beautiful and we felt so beautiful. She's also so easy to talk to and be around. I genuinely wanted to sit and chat with her for hours as she did all our makeup! She is a wonderful person and talented artist and I couldn't recommend her more. One of the best decisions for vendors was choosing Blend, and I am lucky that Marquia was available that day. You will not be disappointed! -
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Richard Sent on 05/13/2014You guys were so nice and did a fabulous job on everyone's makeup for the wedding! We all felt beautiful! Thanks so much for being prompt and professional! -
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Larkin Sent on 12/24/2013Kathy was my artist from Blend Make-up and I have to start this review by saying this: Bar none, she blew me out of the water with her level of skill, friendliness, and professionalism.
She is typically a make-up artist in Maryland, but flew all the way to New Orleans, Louisiana and stayed in the same hotel as I did so that she could do my make-up as well as my 6 bridesmaids and my mother & fiance's mother in my hotel room. All at my request! I never bothered with a make-up trial run, but rather let her take complete control. I told her about my dress and how I planned to do my hair, and we came up with a beautiful, classic, vintage look that made me feel timeless and elegant.
I cannot say enough kind words about Kathy and Blend Makeup. I will guarantee that you will want to adopt her into your family not only because she is an amazing makeup artist, but also the sweetest lady you could ever have the pleasure of working with. Even if you are not getting married in Maryland or Louisiana, she is willing to travel and I highly recommend Blend and would not have trusted my face with anyone else. -
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Tamika Sent on 12/03/2013Markia was awesome.. She couldn't have made me look more beautiful!! My mom and bridesmaids got done too and they were gorgeous!!! -
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Emily Sent on 10/15/2013Marquia from Blend was able to do my make-up exactly how I had always envisioned and it looked perfect on my wedding day. I can't thank her enough for helping me to look and feel like the most beautiful bride that ever was. -
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Courtney-Rose Sent on 09/09/2013Marquia is a godsend! She did an absolutely amazing job on my bridal makeup and makeup for my bridesmaids and my mom.
She was so fun to work with and everyone in the bridal party loved her.
She made me feel absolutely beautiful and elegant, but I still felt like myself. And my makeup lasted well into the party.
Marquia was very responsive, showed up early on the day-of and put us ahead of schedule on the timeline.
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Lynn Sent on 01/20/2013I found Blend through WeddingWire and after seeing their reviews and portfolio gallery I was excited to work with them. Kathy, who was so amazing, was available for our wedding date. I’ve recommended her to everyone I know. We did a trial (my mom and I) before we signed the contract. My mom’s make-up was perfect. My trial was not exactly what I wanted, but was able to explain what I liked and what I didn’t and she made those fixes. I decided to do another “trial” before the wedding for my engagement photos. Kathy traveled to Annapolis at 7:00 a.m. and did my make-up. I have never been so pleased with my look. It was so natural – I didn’t feel “made up.” Everything stayed in place and I was completely confident with what Kathy would do for the wedding day. She didn’t disappoint! She was very friendly and flexible. She arrived to the hotel on time and even squeezed a few last-minute requests from bridesmaids who were so impressed with her work. Throughout the entire day, I never had to retouch my make-up (which is a BIG accomplishment for me). I will use [Kathy] Blend again when I need professional make-up. -
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Paige Sent on 10/23/2012I had the pleasure of working with Kathey the day of my wedding and couldn't have been more pleased! Make-up is one thing that I am pretty picky about. I am a make up junky and love MAC and Sephora and was looking for something other then that soft natural make up look, I like pretty bold make up! When I came across Blend and saw some of their pics, read some of their reviews, and then read that they were MAC certified I knew I had to set up a trial! Kathey came out to my house a few months before my wedding and did my make up trail. I showed her some pics of the look I was going for and she worked her magic! I couldn't believe what I saw when I looked at my face after the trial! It was just stunning! Then the day of the wedding it was even more stunning! All my friends sat around and watched as she did my make up and couldn't stop commenting about how beautiful my make up and I looked! I had 5 bridesmaids and my MIL and Mom also get their makeup done and they all were just blown away by there make up as well! We all requested that Kathey just come do our makeup every day! I seriously need to learn how to make myself look that outstanding, I wish I could look like that every day! -
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Rachel Sent on 08/04/2012Marquia Kinard did mine and my mom's makeup for my wedding day!! I loved working with her! She is so much fun, easy to talk to, and is a true makeup ARTIST!!
I tried other "makeup artists" and they asked me what colors they should use and I just kept thinking, "shouldn't you know better than me?" Marquia however sits and talks with you at the trial on what you don't like and what you do. She tries different things to make sure you absolutely love it...and you will!! My makeup stayed all night which is saying something because I sweat just sitting in an air conditioned room. The makeup stayed through my dancing plus me wiping the sweat from my face with a napkin. I am so glad I found Marquia for my wedding day!! -
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Eunice Sent on 06/25/2012By the time I contacted Blend, I had already gone through 3 make up artists who could not give me the look I wanted. Nervous to schedule another trial appointment due to cost, I emailed back and forth with Ryan and Marquia with a million questions. They were both super friendly, patient and understanding about my frustrations.
At the trial, Marquia created the look that I was looking for with just 2 tries. I was so relieved! She was super sweet and made me feel very comfortable.
On my wedding day (June 16), Marquia was early and ready to go. I decided that I wanted a slightly different look than what we did at my trial and Marquia adapted to the changes easily and gave me EXACTLY what I wanted. My make up was FLAWLESS. She also made the mothers look so beautiful and elegant - I have never seen my mom look more gorgeous!
Marquia worked well with my hair stylist to make sure all the ladies were done on time and with my photographer who wanted particular shots. What's even more amazing?? She went beyond her duties and ran out to my 'First Look' shoot before heading out to touch me up one last time! I really appreciated that.
My make up held throughout the day and night. Highly recommend airbrush for brides, especially if you're having a summer wedding! It's just flawless!
Blend was very responsive to emails throughout the entire process- even if they were just silly questions about make up. They are very professional, yet fun.
Whether it's high fashion, glamorous make up or romantic soft wedding make up.... I trust Marquia to get the job done exactly the way I want! -
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Sarah Sent on 05/30/2012Marquia Kinard of Blend Event and her assistant Maliki Connor made the trip from MD to Charlottesville, VA, to provide on-site makeup services for me, my 7 bridesmaids, and 2 moms on my wedding day. I knew Marquia would do a fabulous job as soon as we met for our makeup trial several months before my wedding. She came to my home and did a beautiful makeup application during the trial, was very professional and responsive in all communication thereafter and leading up to my wedding day, and I knew our group of ladies would appreciate her sweet demeanor and calming presence in the bridal suite as we were all getting ready. Marquia and Maliki arrived promptly to the bridal suite and were all set up even before the moms, bridesmaids and I showed up from our earlier hair appointments! Marquia and Maliki were absolute delight to work with, and all the ladies were so pleased with the results of their makeup.
I received so many compliments on my makeup from my mom and friends, but especially from my groom! He even said that it looked like I had my makeup done with him in mind, meaning that I didn't look "made up," just "beautiful" and like myself. Having a man say that about makeup speaks volumes about Marquia's talent!
I would recommend Marquia and Blend Event very highly to any future bride!
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Anne Sent on 12/26/2011Marquia from Blend is great! I knew I wanted airbrush makeup for my wedding, and after reading a lot of reviews, I contacted Blend. Marquia came to my house for a trial, and she was very knowledgable, friendly, and accomodating, and was very willing to try different things to make sure I was happy.
On my wedding day, she came right to our wedding suite, and did makeup for me, all 7 of my bridesmaids, and she even made time to squeeze my mom in at the last minute. She is very easy going (always refreshing to have a calming influence around on a wedding day!) , and all the bridesmaids really enjoyed having their makeup done, and they looked absolutely stunning. Everyone was commenting on how great the makeup was. I've already recommended her to several people. -
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Katrina Sent on 12/21/2011I loved working with Kathy of Blend Services! From the beginning, she was full of positive energy and expertise, which does wonders for the overly-stressed bride. During consultation, she made it clear that she wasn't leaving until I was happy, which wasn't hard to achieve with her skillset, but definitely made the whole experience so enjoyable. On the day of the wedding, even during the inevitable craziness that ensued as we neared the time to leave for the church, she kept a cool head and snuck in an extra bridesmaid that hadn't planned to get her make-up done. She really listened to what I wanted as far as makeup and colors, while also offering her professional opinion. I would definitely recommend Kathy and Blend Services to any future brides. -
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Elizabeth Sent on 11/03/2011Working with Ryan was one of the best wedding decisions I made. Her work is absolutely stellar. I didn't even recognize myself! I've received so many compliments on her work. She did my mother and sister's make up as well and I've never seen all of us so happy and excited as we were after she was complete. Ryan was extremely creative, flexible and friendly. I felt like I knew her forever and that she really cared about making my special day absolutely fabulous. -
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Chantel Sent on 09/08/2011AMAZING!!!!....The best make-up artist I have ever worked with in my entire life!! Marquia and her assistant arrived early and got right to work. My mother-in-law ran upstairs, pointed to her face, and yelled “oh my goodness who is this lady?” Everyone was absolutely stunning!
Marquia did 2 mothers, 7 bridesmaids, 2 maid-of-honors, 1 flower girl, and of course one bride (different ethnicities and complexions). She had hundreds of different products to choose from.
You guys will definitely be hearing from me again! Please send us information on your new products! XOX
PS. Wedding Wire needs an extra credit rating-7 out of 5 stars!
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Megan Sent on 06/02/2011Ryan was such a cute joy to work with! She's easy to get along with and her make-up work is absolutely gorgeous! She had the tough job of doing make-up for my wedding party of 8 people and 3 sweet little flower girls. I was worried that with all those people and the amount of time we had scheduled, that we would feel rushed. But that was not the case at all. Ryan was ahead of the schedule that we even had enough time for touch ups on everyone.
Every girl was absolutely thrilled with her make-up, especially me! I'm emotional and cried went my dad walked me down the isle, when I said my vows, when I danced with my dad for the father/daughter dance, AND during all the speeches. I know, I know but it was an exciting and emotional day. BUT, the make-up lasted the WHOLE time! Not once did I have to reapply!
Ryan has made me a client for life since I'm big into getting my make-up done for special occasions, etc. I highly recommend!!! Thank you again, Ryan!!
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