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Carly Pribich, Makeup Artist

Carly Pribich, Makeup Artist

Chicago, IL
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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
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    Carly elevates her client's natural beauty

    I could not be more impressed with the makeup artistry Carly provided. She worked with me every step of the way - from trial to the day of the wedding, she listened to my thoughts and concerns. As someone who rarely wears makeup - I was very apprehensive about makeup on my wedding day. Not only did I not want to look overly done -up, but I wasn't sure how face makeup would wear on me. Carly made me feel so comfortable throughout the whole process- even pausing throughout the service to ensure we were still on the same page. On the day of the wedding, she was so prepared and made me and my bridesmaids feel amazing. She perfectly attended to each person in her chair and made everyone's natural beauty shine. As a plus - she even mastered the makeup on my maids with lots of freckles! I would wholeheartedly recommend Carly to anyone seeking a partner who is kind and great at their craft.
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    Beth A. Sent on 12/03/2019
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    Carly is simply the best!

    Carly is simply the best!! Not only is she very personable and sweet, she is extremely responsive and organized. Carly will make sure you feel comfortable and confident every step of the way in creating your wedding day look. I can't emphasize enough how comfortable and beautiful I felt on my wedding day! Not only that, but my makeup and my bridesmaids makeup looked fresh all throughout the night. Carly was also able to accommodate a very last minute request to squeeze in my mother in law and grandmother in law without any hesitation- this meant so much to me. I can't recommend Carly enough!
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    Molly O. Sent on 02/17/2020
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    Absolutely Wonderful!

    Carly came highly recommended to me from my sister and friend - and she lived up to the hype! From the initial e-mail organizing the makeup trial to helping coordinate 11 individuals makeup schedules on my wedding day, Carly is incredible. For the bridal makeup trial, Carly traveled to my home in Chicago the morning of my bridal shower. It was really fun to get my makeup done for that event. On my wedding day, Carly and I talked about the bridal trial and tweaked the makeup a little bit from that day. It was exactly what I envisioned for my wedding day and can't thank Carly enough. She is so great at what she does!
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    Elizabeth Sent on 03/18/2019
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    Carly made us look like the best versions of ourselves!

    Carly did an AMAZING job making all my bridesmaids and me feel and look like our best selves on my wedding day! When I was first in contact with Carly, I told her I didn't want to look like some model from a bridal magazine; I wanted to look like myself on the best day of my life! She did a perfect job making us look natural and glowing!
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    Erin F. Sent on 12/08/2019
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    My wedding go to gal!

    I absolutely LOVED my wedding makeup! Carly listened to my style, offered suggestions and made me feel so comfortable! I had no doubt in my mind that the look we created beforehand would be nothing short of beautiful. All of my girls looked great and loved their makeup too. She gave me a little beauty care package the day of as well to help if needed, and just that extra touch made me feel so happy that I choose her to be apart of my special day. Thank you so much Carly! You're the best. Xo
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    Breanna Sent on 05/19/2020
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    Amazing During Difficult Times

    Not only is Carly an amazing make up artist, she is also a wonderful person. My wedding had to be cancelled due to COVID-19 and Carly was a vendor that showed she truly cared about her clients. I was lucky enough to have done a make up trial with Carly prior to all of the shelter in place orders. I recently saw a photo of myself from that day and couldn't believe how flawless my skin looked. Carly truly listened to all of my ideas and helped me find the look I was going for. We must have gone through 7+ lip colors looking for the perfect "almost natural" color that I had made up in my mind but couldn't quite describe, but she still found it. She was incredibly patient and never made me feel rushed or silly. I cannot recommend Carly enough, she is worth every penny and everyone in your party will look flawless!
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    Jillian Sent on 11/29/2019
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    Beautiful make-up and great experience!

    I worked with Carly for my wedding in October 2019 and she was fantastic! I don't typically wear a ton of make-up, so I loved Carly's approach to wedding make-up. She took the time to really listen to me and worked with me to test different looks so I felt 100% comfortable going into the wedding day. Plus she was so nice and easy to work with-everything was so organized and she was on top of all my questions. The day-of make-up was beautiful and I loved that I still looked like myself.
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    Ashley K. Sent on 11/15/2019
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    Bridal makeup

    I had the pleasure of working with Carly for my bridal makeup. Carly is amazingly talented and so fun and easy going. All of my bridesmaids looked amazing! I was so happy with both the look from my trial and the day of. Carly listened to exactly what I wanted and was so much fun in the bridal suite. She made me look like the best version of myself and I cannot thank her enough! 5 stars across the board!
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    Emily Sent on 08/15/2019
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    Amazing Makeup Artist

    I have nothing but positive things to say about Carly and the makeup services she provided for my wedding. She has such a calm presence and really listened to what I wanted for the day. As a bride with very limited knowledge about makeup, she was incredibly helpful in showing me different options and giving me her true opinion about the best choices for my big day. All of my bridal party looked amazing and was so happy with their makeup for the day. She was truly a dream to work with and I cannot recommend her more.
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    Katie K. Sent on 04/20/2019
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    Carly is the real deal!

    Carly is the perfect mix of professional, fun, and genuine! She was such a joy to work with and made everything so easy from the very beginning! I loved getting to know Carly more through the makeup process because on the day-of she felt more like a friend and someone I could trust. I couldn't speak more highly of Carly and would recommend her to any future bride!
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    Nicolette Sent on 07/08/2019
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    Carly is the absolute BEST!

    I don't know where to begin. Carly was an absolute dream to work with. From beginning to end, she made everything just so easy! She was such a genuine and sweet person who really took the time to get to know me and what I wanted for my big day. We worked as a team to make my dreams come true and I cannot thank her enough for everything she did for me! She is a true artist and everyone in my bridal party LOVED her! She made me look like the best version of myself and I could not ask for anything more! Thank you Carly for being so nice, genuine and professional. I can only hope I get to work with you again in the future! I would recommend her to every bride! She is FANTASTIC!!
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    Colleen K. Sent on 12/08/2018
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    Absolutely perfect "natural" bridal makeup!

    Carly was AMAZING! During our trial she was very good at explaining all her steps to creating the look I wanted for my wedding day. She paid great attention to detail and made sure I was comfortable with all the products she was using. We worked together to create the perfect look. On my wedding day she helped schedule and make a timeline for all of my girls to get their makeup done leaving extra room at the end for touch ups. She listened to what we wanted and make us look absolutely gorgeous. I typically don't wear a lot of makeup so her "natural and simple" style really made me feel beautiful. I highly recommend for all brides and bridesmaids!
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    Lindsey Sent on 02/20/2019
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    Carly is amazing!

    This review is LONG overdue! Carly did my bridal makeup and the makeup for my bridal party of 7 bridesmaids and two moms for my September wedding. I seriously cannot say enough wonderful things, not only about Carly's AMAZING work, but also her overall demeanor. Carly listened to my vision and created the perfect wedding day look! Carly's style is natural, and I loved that I looked like me (with a little bit of extra glam) on my wedding day. Every single girl in my bridal party talked for weeks afterwards about what a great job she did with their makeup as well! That Carly was organized and helped put together a schedule before the big day was an added bonus. She was a calming, fun presence on a hectic day, and I would not hesitate to recommend Carly to anyone. Thank you, Carly!!!
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    Alexa Sent on 07/25/2018
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    Carly did not only makeup for my engagement photos in Chicago, IL but also for my wedding in Stevens Point, WI. Her ability to bring out your natural beauty without using pounds of makeup was very refreshing! She provided myself and 6 other bridesmaids a natural glowing look that lasted all day and made us feel so beautiful. After and during the wedding i got several compliments on how natural myself and the bridesmaids looked (i cant wait to see the professional photos!) She is professional, extremely talented, listens well and is very down to earth. I would highly recommend her for any important event you may have!
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    Kristen Sent on 07/10/2018
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    Carly is INCREDIBLE. She came very highly recommended by our (also amazing) wedding photographer, and I am so happy that I had the opportunity to work with Carly for my engagement photos and on my wedding day! We did my makeup preview for my engagement photos, and I absolutely loved the result in person and in the pictures. I wasn’t exactly sure how to articulate what I wanted, but Carly guided me through some different options and created the perfect look. I left like an enhanced version of myself. In preparation for the morning of the wedding day, Carly created a couple of timeline options for my bridesmaids and me. We had so much fun and were relaxed getting ready that morning, and Carly’s personality and organization were a huge part of that. She even created a little personalized kit for me on my wedding day with the lip color she made for me, blotting sheets, makeup wipes, etc. She is thoughtful, detailed, and extremely talented. It was a dream to work with her!
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    Audrey Sent on 07/25/2018
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    I am SO grateful to have worked with Carly for my bridal makeup. She is an incredibly knowledgable makeup artist and was so helpful at creating the perfect look for my wedding day! During my preview, Carly guided me through different options and helped me decide exactly how I wanted my makeup to look. I usually do not wear much makeup, and Carly was able to create the natural look that I wanted. I especially loved the individual eyelashes that she applied that turned out so beautiful and natural. Our wedding day was hot and humid, but my makeup held up perfectly all day! Carly is reliable, sweet, and the perfect person to work with on a busy wedding day!! She is incredibly professional and so so kind. I could not be happier with how my wedding makeup turned out!!
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    Brianne Sent on 06/15/2018
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    Working with Carly for my wedding was nothing short of perfect! From the time of booking to my wedding day, Carly was kind, responsive, and extremely helpful in any and all questions I had. I booked Carly because I really wanted to look not only beautiful on my wedding day, but also still look like me. During our first meeting, my trial was not only helpful in figuring out my wedding look, but also a ton of fun! Carly took a lot of time to explain her process and always made sure to ask my opinion before giving suggestions or changes. The trial is a great way to play around with your look, amd Carly made sure to keep going until we were both 100% happy with the end result. The wedding day was seamless and Carly worked through a large bridal party, keeping us on time and having a great time with us chatting away throughout the morning. Not only is Carly very talented but also a sweet person to chat with! My bridal look was absolutely stunning, and every lady in my group looked amazing and raved about working with Carly! From older moms to a bridesmaids with a wide range of skin tones, Carly nailed it. I would highly recommend Carly to any bride who not only wants an amazingly talented makeup artist but also someone who was incredibly professional and sweet to work with. Thank you Carly for helping me look stunning on my wedding day!!
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    Marissa Sent on 07/07/2018
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    There are not enough words to fully express how wonderful working with Carly was! After having a mediocre trial with another makeup artist - finding Carly was a breath of fresh air. I was immediately drawn to her style and philosophy, which came through beautifully on her website (check it out!). I honestly remember looking at her site and feeling like I had just won the lottery. I don't normally wear a lot of make up on a day-to-day basis, so finding someone who could create a natural, but enhanced look for me was very important. From the trial to the big day - Carly did not miss a single detail. She created a custom look for me that I felt amazing in and was able to perfectly recreate it on my wedding day, with just the right adjustments to make sure it lasted on a much hotter day than anticipated. I had all of my bridesmaids get their makeup done as well and everyone could not stop talking about how amazing Carly was. She seriously has a gift for creating the perfect look no matter your skin type, tone, or features. Not only is she a great artist, but she cares deeply about her clients and that is just icing on the cake when you're stressed out with wedding planning. I could not recommend her enough!!
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    Cassie Sent on 01/29/2018
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    Carly was absolutely fantastic to work with from the day I booked her up until the day of the wedding. Prior to my trial, I never enjoyed getting my make-up done for other weddings or events as it never really fit me or my personality. I don't normally wear a lot of make-up, and was looking for a more natural look for my wedding. I obviously wanted to look like I was wearing make-up, but it was extremely important for me to look like myself on my wedding day. Carly came to my house for the trial and answered all of my questions. She tried a few different techniques so I could feel comfortable and I really enjoyed the entire process. I absolutely LOVED the way that I looked and felt after my trial and everyone at my bridal shower complimented my make-up the entire day. On the day of the wedding, 11 girls needed to get make-up done and I was a little nervous about having to hire a second make-up artist I did not know. Carly took care of all the planning and brought someone along with her with the same style who was also extremely professional. Every single one of the girls absolutely loved their make-up, including my mom, who is extremely picky. I was also running all over the place while I was getting my make-up done on the big day as last minute things were happening, but she patiently waited for me until I was ready and was a very calming presence. She gave me super helpful tips on the big day and truly made me feel beautiful. I got so many compliments on my make-up that day and the pictures look amazing! I highly recommend Carly to any bride looking for a make-up artist. She was extremely professional, kind, and an absolute joy to work with!
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    Laura Sent on 03/20/2018
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    Carly made my wedding morning perfect! She is very talented and made me feel confident on our special day. She has a very calming presence which meant the world to me to have her by my side on what could've been a very hectic morning. We had a very large wedding party and she was organized which made everything run very smooth. Everyone told me that hair and make-up would go long and the bridal party is always late - This wasn't my case at all and I owe that all to Carly. She helped me create the perfect look for our special day. I would highly recommend Carly! Thank you so much Carly!
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    Gretchen Sent on 12/13/2017
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    Carly was a dream to work with! She did my make-up for our engagement photos and wedding and I couldn't be happier! She came to my house for both events, and came prepared with everything that she needed. She was able to complete my make-up, 5 bridesmaids and a MOB, with no stress or rushing. My wedding party was incredibly thrilled with how they looked. My make-up was perfect all day, and when the night was over it still looked amazing. Carly even went above and beyond and provided a partner to completed my future MIL's make-up. I truly liked that Carly was there to do my make-up and didn't have a minimum amount of people necessary to come. Carly is amazing to work with, and provides a quality product!
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    Jennifer Sent on 12/08/2017
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    I can't say enough amazing things about Carly. She is extremely professional with set up, getting to the locations on time, and responding to any questions I had. I am a licensed cosemtologist myself so I can be very picky and she captured my makeup perfectly. She also was extremely flexible as one of my bridesmaids had an emergency and could make the original scheduled time, Carly hung out till my girl got there and was quick and efficient getting us out the door on time. She also had the challenge of working with an end stage cancer patient. Putting life and color back in my mom's face was one of the best things about the day. She felt in her own words, beautiful again. If your looking for a very professional, skilled and laid back artist contact Carly.
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    Megan Sent on 10/18/2017
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    There is nothing but excellent things to say about Carly. She was referred to me by one of my sorority sisters and Carly did not disappoint.

    Carly came to my house for my trial before my shower and she was there for 3 hours or so. I instantly clicked with her and felt like we were old friends. My trial was amazing, she worked with me and my dry skin on my forehead and redid my make up on my forehead to be sure it sat right. She listened to what I liked to wear for make up and just went to town and did NOT disappoint.

    She was easy going with adjusting schedules before the wedding day due to my mom being iffy about getting her make up done after she had a bad experience with my brothers wedding. I had already talked to Carly before though and briefed her way ahead of time. Carly said she would try her hardest to please my mom with her make up, and she could redo her make up if need be. My mom ended up getting her make up done and loved it!

    The day of the wedding I thought I was being a pain in asking Carly to redo my cheek with the airbrush, because my skin didn't look as flawless as I thought it should. Carly didn't hesitate to touch it up from there. She touched a few things up and worked very well with all of my bridesmaids and moms. She is such a down to earth, happy, amazing person!!

    I was a little hesitant to hire Carly at first because she was a tad more expensive than other make up artists I'd found. However, I am 100000% satisfied with my decision and DO NOT regret it at all. I was also hesitant because I thought I wanted to go smoky with an eye look and was a bit worried that all the pictures I'd seen Carly posted it was more neutral than I wanted. I told her this during the trial and told her I regret thinking that because even though my eye shadow was more neutral colors, it was anything but neutral and boring. Best make up ever!! I LOVE Carly!!
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    Melissa Sent on 11/18/2017
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    Carly was AMAZING! I cannot recommend her highly enough. She did makeup for everyone in my wedding party and they all not only looked gorgeous, they felt gorgeous. Everyone (including some who never ever wear makeup) loved how they looked. Carly was such a calming presence, which is HUGE on the big day, and I completely loved my make up. I chose Carly because of how lovely and natural she makes everyone look. I wanted to feel like myself on my wedding day and Carly delivered. Five stars!
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    Colleen Sent on 10/04/2017
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    Carly was absolutely wonderful to work with! I found her by reading reviews online and she lived up to everything that I read. She did a trial before the wedding to make sure the look was what I wanted and was very thoughtful about what would look right with my skin tone as well as being very knowledgeable about the look and products she was using which made me feel comfortable. She listened to what I said I liked but also gave suggestions and was willing to change certain aspects of the look, which I appreciated. Carly was very organized, emailing me with next steps and reminders which made working with her very easy. Carly alone did 10 girls makeup the day of the wedding and handled it with great patience! I would highly recommend Carly for your event!
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