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Brides by Sonia Castleberry

Brides by Sonia Castleberry

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    Caitlyn Sent on 09/22/2021
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    Beyond amazing

    I had all the hair types in my bridal party and she conquered them all. Sonia and her team are BEYOND amazing! So professional, so artistic, so on time/organized and they are here to make you look like a bombshell. I booked Sonia and her team and it was one of the best decisions. I got everything I wanted and more!! Book her, you will not regret it!
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    Meghan M. Sent on 01/21/2020
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    Talented ladies, amazing experience!

    Sonia and Astrid are the perfect team!I had an early ceremony and they were accommodating, professional and punctual. All of our hair and makeup came out beautiful and lasted throughout the entire day. I received so my compliments throughout the wedding and after. They were really lovely to work with and I would without a doubt hire them for any future occasion
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    Andrea S. Sent on 08/23/2019
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    Excellent !!

    Sonia is an amazing hair stylist. She is professional and very creative. I loved my hair and it was perfect all night. She also has great energy. I highly recommend her for any wedding !!
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    Marissa G. Sent on 01/20/2020
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    Personalized, caring, and attention to detail!

    I felt so authentically ME. Sonia and her team took the time to make sure everything was exactly what I wanted. The result was that my bridal party and I were able to feel so beautiful and so ourselves. My makeup and hair stayed put all day and night (from a 10am appointment to a 12:30am end of reception), in 20 degree windy NYC weather. My skin looked moisturized and natural. Nothing looked overly "done up." These ladies know exactly what they are doing, and I would recommend them to everyone!
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    Simone Sent on 08/20/2019
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    My Absolute Favorite

    I hired Sonia & Astrid as my wedding day glam squad and boy did they deliver! I was blown away by how beautiful they made all of my bridesmaids and myself look. Everyone was flawless! Sonia was so attentive to my needs and made sure my look would withstand the hours that would pass between my first look photo session and my actual wedding ceremony. Astrid is a doll and I am convinced we have established a friendship based on her personality alone. She is a true artist when it comes to makeup and her aura is radiant. I truly couldn't have found a better team and I am so grateful to them for all of their hard work.
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    Erica Sent on 08/26/2019
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    Wedding Hair Stylist

    Sonia was incredible. Everyone's hair came out perfect! She is patient, and was prompt. I would definitely recommend her.
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    Bride Sent on 01/20/2020
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    Highly Recommend!

    Sonia was excellent! She listened to all my feedback from the trial and incorporated everything into the final design. Sonia arrived on time and kept to the schedule so that everyone was ready on time. She was very professional and a calm and patient presence. My hair stayed secure and beautiful through an outdoor ceremony and hours of dancing. I highly recommend her for any hairstyling needs!
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    Rose Sent on 08/01/2019
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    Amazing hair and makeup and a pleasure to work with!

    I am so glad I hired Sonia for my bridal hair and makeup! I first contacted her in the fall to book a trial for my June 8th wedding and she was always responsive, professional, and easy to communicate with throughout the process. The trial went perfectly - she and her makeup artist Astrid were prompt, organized, and worked super well together. They listened to exactly what I wanted and even though I was a little indecisive at times they were always patient and accommodating. I was thrilled with the results and knew that I had made the right decision! On the day of the wedding, they were absolute super stars. They worked so meticulously, skillfully, and efficiently to make sure my mother (who never wears makeup) and two of my bridesmaids had exactly the looks they wanted while sticking to a tight timeline. Then they got started on my hair and makeup, making sure to take the time to understand exactly what I wanted. I had changed my mind on a couple of things since the trial but I showed them a few photos and they assured me they could bring my vision to life. They not only exceeded my expectations and made me look and feel absolutely amazing for my big day, they were also a joy to work with and an incredibly calming presence during an often hectic morning. Thank you Sonia and Astrid!!
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    Nicole P. Sent on 07/11/2020
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    Sonia and Astrid gave me my dream wedding look (so I could relax!)

    Sonia and Astrid are the calm in the wedding storm! Weddings are wonderful yet stressful, and Sonia (hair) and her colleague Astrid (make up) did an amazing job. The trial was such a positive experience- they wanted me to look how I wanted to look (some artists can be pushy). The brushes and products were clean, they were super professional, and they were flexible with trying things out to get my look just right. They were on time, they gave goody bags to keep my bridal party and I looking fresh the whole wedding, and they were fast. They did a quick touch up after the ceremony so that I could be all set for the reception. They helped me figure out my hairpiece and it stayed in all night. I cannot recommend them highly enough- my hair and makeup was something I did not have to worry about at my wedding, which was so nice because everyone looked amazing. Thank you so much Sonia and Astrid!
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    Kristeen Sent on 04/18/2019
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    Excellent!

    Sonia was fast and efficient. She made me look beautiful on my day without taking up my entire morning. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone.
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    Myrdith L. Sent on 01/29/2019
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    Trial to Perfection--Customer First Sonia Castleberry Is A Win

    Sonia Castleberry did my daughter's hair for her wedding. She was absolutely amazing. From the moment I inquired about her services she was attentive and accommodating. She provided her with a trial. When my daughter wasn't totally pleased on the first trial she was able to walk her through the process again and offer her another trial and executed it to perfection on the wedding day. That is brilliant customer service. My daughter now wants to book her for any special occasion. I highly recommend Sonia Castleberry.
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    Jordan Sent on 12/19/2018
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    Amazing wedding hairstylist!

    Sonia did an amazing job. She came early to set up and stayed after to touch up my hair throughout the night! I sent her one inspiration picture and she was able to recreate the look SPOT ON! And we didn’t even have a trial. I would highly recommend Brides by Sonia Castleberry for your big day! ❤️
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    Danielle Sent on 12/19/2018
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    Sonia is a DOLL!

    Sonia did hair for my bridesmaids at my wedding and each one LOVED their hair! She was funny, thoughtful, and was able to give ideas to those who weren't sure on their hairstyle! She finished everyones hair an hour before the wedding ceremony and everyones hair style stayed intact after the reception! Sonia is a dolL!
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    Cecilia Sent on 11/12/2017
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    I'm so glad I found Sonia! My original stylist couldn't do my hait because a family matter a month before my wedding and I was scrambling for help to find one with the same quality of skill at the same value. Sonia was that person and more! With such little time to prepare and no time for a trial, I had to put 100% of my trust in her, and she delivered. I and everyone in my wedding party was so pleased with their hair, and the pictures came out gorgeous because of her work. I highly recommend her!
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    Aurora Sent on 11/03/2017
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    Amazing hairstylist and beyond expectations! Sonia definitely knows what she is doing. I definitely made the best decision by hiring her to be the hairstylist of my wedding. Since I decided to make a 1920's wedding theme I wanted it to be the most authentic as possible, and she did a really creative job with everyone.
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    Adia Sent on 02/06/2017
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    I am the type of woman who doesn't change my hair style often (or at all), so I was nervous about how I would have my hair on my wedding day. Sonia completely put my mind at ease from the first in home trial. She is punctual, professional, talented, and super sweet. She knew what would look best and was very receptive to my suggestions. Awesome experience and my hair looked gorgeous.
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    Liza Sent on 10/24/2016
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    Sonia is not only beyond talented and a hair styling genius, she is also an amazing person and has never let me down. I will ONLY have her do my hair for ALL IMPORTANT occasions. She is the first person I contact when invited to a wedding or any event. She truly gets to know the client, what they want and is such a pleasure to work with her. I am still getting compliments on the work she did for me recently. She is truly an artist. L.S.
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    Danielle Sent on 11/07/2014
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    I LOVED working with Sonia! She was prompt to reply to my initial request for a trial, and continued to be prompt on replying to all emails through the planning process. This always helps when you are dealing with so many vendors at once! The quality of her work is outstanding. She is a true artist who has beautiful style and taste. I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted my hairstyle to look like, and she took my inspiration photos and created something that was even better than what I had in mind. She's wonderfully creative. I loved working with her on the day of the wedding, too. She brought a great assistant to help style the bridesmaids, and the assistant's work was excellent. Sonia's calm demeanor helped all of us women stay calm through the getting ready process, which was well appreciated. I would recommend Sonia 100% without any reservations!
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    Megan Sent on 11/08/2014
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    Sonia was absolutely fantastic!

    For our initial consultation, she came to my home to do a 'trial' up-do. I described to her what I wanted, and showed her some photos that were close - but not exactly - what I wanted. She understood perfectly what I was looking for, and did it in one try! She took great pictures that day to use for future reference, and we discussed the tiny changes we would make for the actual wedding.

    On the big day, Sonia was right on time... but we were running very, very late! She was exceptionally flexible and understanding, and dealt with the issues of a VERY stressed-out bride with incredible professionalism. I can't thank her enough for being a beacon of calm that day! Her sweetness changed the energy in the room. My sister and mother were both thrilled with their hair, and mine came out EXACTLY as I had hoped.

    In the hustle and bustle of getting out of that bridal suite and down to the alter, I am afraid I never turned around to take a moment to say "Thank you, Sonia, this is perfect." It really was.

    If you are a bride or have a big night or performance planned and you want your hair to look absolutely radiant, call Sonia. You'll be glad you did!

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    Jaime Sent on 08/31/2014
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    Brides by Sonia Castleberry was such a pleasure to have style my hair for my wedding. Sonia and her team did an exquisite job on my hair (bride) and my bridal party (matron of honor, bridesmaid, jr. bridesmaid, flower girl, mother of the groom). She was extremely professional and efficient. Her demeanor and professionalism were such a delight on a day which can be very hectic for any bride.
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    Felicia Sent on 07/08/2014
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    Sonia is absolutely amazing!!!!! She traveled to SC to style my hair on the day of my wedding and did an awesome job. I showed Sonia a picture of the style I desired, and she actually made my hair look better than what was pictured. She is one of the reasons why I felt so beautiful on my special day. I can't say enough wonderful things about her!
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    Izabella Sent on 06/13/2014
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    Sonia was such a pleasure to work with. She is very talented and truly listens to what you want but also offers valuable feedback. She was always punctual and very responsive to emails. I would absolutely recommend her to other brides and bridesmaids!
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    Ivy Sent on 05/13/2014
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    Sonia was a dream to work with! She was professional, friendly, flexible and just lovely. I had a great hair trial with her prior to the wedding, and she was able to take that look and apply it perfectly the day of, as well as beautifully style my bridesmaids to look similar but not be too matchy-match. Each hairstyle reflected the personality of the girl, and she took extra care with me to make sure everything was perfect. She was on time to both the trial and the wedding, which is something I value a lot. I would recommend her to any bride a million times over! She does beautiful work, and is just a wonderful gal to boot :)
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    Sumathy Sent on 04/24/2014
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    Sonia and Alexis were PHENOMENAL. They really went above and beyond for myself as the bride as well as my entire bridal party. I cannot say enough good things about them. They transformed us and I am truly appreciative for their work on my wedding day.

    If I ever need any professional makeup and hair done again-- I will only be using them.
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