Cassandra Kennedy Beauty Reviews
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A must have vendor on your team!!
Working with Cassandra and her team is literally like a dream. They are professional, talented and really care about the overall client experience. Setting a calm yet fun tone to the beginning of our client's wedding day which gives them the boost for the rest of the day. I highly recommend working with Cassandra when you get the chance! Best in the business!! -
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Katherine Sent on 04/27/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Cassandra is everything!
Where to begin! Working with Cassandra and her team for my wedding hair and makeup was honestly a dream come true. Cassandra is an amazing person - she truly cares for her clients so much and I felt like she was so invested in me and my wedding weekend. She was so kind and accommodating at each stage of the process. I had the best time with Cassandra and Mai at my hair and makeup trial as we worked together to design my wedding day look - they are both so talented. Cassandra and Mai did my makeup and hair for my Friday night welcome party and helped me create the most glamorous, fun look. I opted for a more timeless look on my wedding day and Cassandra and Mai delivered - I felt absolutely beautiful. Cassandra's entire team also helped my mom, mother-in-law, and bridesmaids look and feel so beautiful. Cassandra's lovely and calming presence truly had such an important impact on my wedding day - she anticipated every move and need throughout the day. I loved having her there for seamless touch ups throughout the morning, pre-wedding photos, and after the ceremony before our first dance and reception. I loved every part of working with Cassandra and her team and truly couldn't recommend her more highly - I can't imagine my wedding day without her! -
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10/10 would recommend
I really wanted Cassandra to do my wedding hair and makeup because I wanted to be a more beautiful version of myself - but still obviously myself. I don't normally wear much makeup for my everyday look, so I didn't want to look unnatural (or like a different person) on my wedding day - I wanted the romantic natural look and Cassandra totally delivered!!
She was super understanding and flexible when our original wedding date had to be rescheduled due to COVID. Same with our engagement shoot - I'm so thankful we were also able to do our engagement shoot on a day when Cassandra could come and fix me up.
I have never felt so beautiful, like an enhanced version of myself. The makeup didn't feel heavy and looked natural. I also want to commend Cassandra on tackling my super thick unruly Asian hair. Our trial run proved very beneficial as both the hair and makeup turned out perfectly for our wedding - even better than I could've imagined. Thank you so much Cassandra! -
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Rachel Sent on 10/10/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Made my dream wedding
I cannot express enough the amazingness that is Cassandra Kennedy beauty. From the beginning consultation, to the trial, to the actual wedding day; I was beyond thrilled with everything. The business is handled wonderfully by Cassandra, who is so responsive, flexible, and kind. But even though I didn’t work with Cassandra her team was incredible! Megan and Christina knocked it out of the park! They are so professional and down to earth and extremely talented ladies! They only added to the memory of the day! Highly recommend booking with these ladies, your wedding dreams will come true.-
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Elise Sent on 09/10/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best decision ever (both for actual services and critical calming presence)
Cassandra was positively amazing - had initially decided to go with another company but after a poor trial realized I needed someone who really knew their craft. Cassandra was worth every penny and then some. Not only is she a master at her craft, but extremely intuitive, calming, and generally fun to be around. Her years of experience in the NYC wedding scene really shows through and she is able to capture your best self with the least amount of product needed. She also had the most incredible presence - I was really stressed during our trial and she immediately made note and sat me down to talk about it, providing a lot of guidance and laughs to get me out of it and on my way. She made my MOH & mom feel like rockstars as well which I really appreciated. I cannot overstate how critical she was to the day and how much more confident I felt with her help. 100% recommend. -
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Praise Hands
Whelp, I visited this site, Wedding Wire, and The Knot, hoping to post a big ass review praising everything about Cassandra, but everything on those rave reviews is true, so I'm just going to upvote them. A couple stories instead.
1. My niece ( 2 1/2 years old) who, like any toddler, is more interested in running around in circles than anything or anybody else, stopped in her tracks when I emerged from the make-up room with Cassandra on my wedding day. She gasped. "You look puh-reeeeety!!!"
2. My nephew (10 years old) who, like any young boy, is not interested in complimenting his aunt, had a jaw drop and said, "It's still your face, but better!"
I mean...what two higher compliments are there?
In sum, Cassandra is a calming artisan. She chats to you about your vision before she does anything, she'll keep the vibes ideal and, if she brings an assistant (we had Renee), she will also be a goddess of beauty. As an aside, my mother and my mother-in-law were both anxious cases, with my mom having all kinds of makeup allergies, and my mother-in-law scared to death of looking too done up, and I had to worry not at ALL with Cassandra and Renee in charge. Those women were, as Cassandra said, "totally feelin themselves" when they walked out of that room. Thank God. Instead of dealing with it myself, I just had a mimosa and kept on living my life.
Attached are photos of me, my maid of honor (Renee did her hair!), and my mother in law at the very end of the day, mind you! Her pic was taken 8 hours AFTER getting it all done, on an 85 degree, humid, day!
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Estrella Sent on 02/13/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Nothing short of amazing!
Cassandra went out of her way to make sure I was happy with my wedding look. She knew exactly what she was talking about and gave great recommendations. When the wedding day came, she made me and my bridesmaids look amazing. I felt beautiful all day thanks to her. She is very fun and sweet to work with, cannot express enough how happy I am that I chose her. -
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Our top referral!
We've had the pleasure of referring clients to Cassandra and her team for several years. All of our brides and their ladies have loved their looks. I took this referral for granted until having Cassandra do bridesmaid makeup on me. As a new mom, there haven't been many days where I've worn much makeup and I haven't really felt like myself in... well, years. Cassandra made me feel so beautiful - a younger, fresher, more alive (awake) version of myself. She's truly an artist and such a sweet person to boot. Thank you, Cassandra for not only taking care of all of our ladies over the years, but for making me feel beautiful too. You're a gem! -
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Erin Sent on 11/26/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Exceptional Hair and Makeup Services
I was looking for someone who could provide a more natural look for my wedding day, and I am thrilled I found Cassandra Kennedy for my hair and makeup services. Paige did an amazing job styling 7 people's hair and helping a couple very nervous and some very demanding wedding party members feel comfortable and happy. And Renee and Liz did an outstanding job on makeup, working to meet each person's individual style.
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Kristi Sent on 08/22/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Can I give more than 5 stars?? Cassandra and her assistant did a stellar job with bridal and bridal-party hair and makeup for my summer wedding. She is funny, no-fuss, honest, and so chill/calm (very important on your Big Day!) Super professional-- arrived EARLY and brought all her own setup equipment. My mom was so thrilled with how Cassandra did up her short, tricky curly hair-- such a pretty MOB-do! She ALSO pulled off some kind of magic with my hair-- seriously, the girl has some real tricks up her sleeve and was able to install a hairpiece in my super-fine, super-thin hair for a gorgeous updo that looked totally real. It held up like concrete, too, even with a veil-stepping-incident pulling at it, and a windy/sweaty day. My makeup was perfect-- exactly what I wanted! It looked like the prettiest version of me, without seeming like I had a ton of makeup on. She even did eyelash extensions! The makeup also held up beautifully for the whole wedding, no running mascara even with tears... I felt guilty cleaning it off at the end of the day! Most of all, though, she was a calm and soothing presence during a very hectic get-ready. She even stayed later than her contracted time to help out my photographer, and touch me up during our first looks, and wrangled my wedding party too. Cassandra was my wedding HERO and I am so grateful to her. She truly went WAY above and beyond-- so worth the pricing. HIGHLY recommend!
PS--- her assistant artist did an awesome job, too-- my stepdaughter is obsessed with makeup and said it was the BEST makeup job she's ever had (high praise!) -
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Kate Sent on 08/09/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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I can't recommend Cassandra highly enough! She and her team handled hair and makeup for our wedding in April 2018. Cassandra was a dream to work with—organized, genuinely warm, patient, and kind. I don't wear much makeup, and I wanted a fresh, natural look. Cassandra delivered beautifully. She made me feel comfortable and at ease, and managed to both provide the benefit of her expertise and grant me autonomy in shaping my style. She also pulled together a stellar team to do the hair and makeup of my bridesmaids, mom, and mom-in-law. Cassandra is incredibly talented—and truly a lovely person, as well. -
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Minsun Sent on 01/02/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Cassandra is hands-down the biggest badass in the makeup industry and will make you look your absolute best on your wedding day. I cannot believe how flawless my make-up looked for my wedding and how beautiful she made me feel. Her natural and elegant touch accentuates your best features but makes you still feel like you (just the best version of you!) and she is just a calming presence to have around amidst all the excitement and craziness on your big day. Just by having her there, you know that one thing you do not have to worry about is how your makeup and hair is going to turnout as she is a perfection and will deliver in every way. I loved working with Cassandra and every time I look at a wedding picture I am reminded all over again how grateful I was to have Cassandra on my team that day. She also did my family's makeup and everyone looked flawless and their absolute best. Thanks lady! -
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Natasha Sent on 12/30/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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I cannot say enough good things about Cassandra, both as an artist and a human being! Her work is absolutely stunning -- soft, romantic, timeless all in one. Cassandra knows exactly how to toe the line between makeup that will look good in photos/from way up at the altar and makeup/hair that makes you look like the best version of yourself. If I could make her miniature and keep her in my pocket for all my special events, I would ( not to be creepy, she's just that good!) What makes Cassandra extra special is her vibe -- she is such a funny and chill lady, exactly the kind of person you want to hang out with the morning of your wedding day! -
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Larissa Sent on 12/29/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Cassandra is the best!!! She is so fun to be around, I enjoyed getting to know her while she did my hair and makeup for my elopement. I was super happy with everything and am so glad I chose to work with her! -
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I worked with Cassandra's associate stylist, Jessica, and she was amazing! Both of the mother's and myself got both our hair and makeup done and it turned out perfect. Jessica really listened to the specifics we all wanted and during my trial run, offered suggestions along the way to help customize the look. Also, Cassandra was very responsive with any questions that I had and made the process super easy. Would definitely recommend! -
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Branwen Sent on 03/30/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Cassandra is an absolute gem. We had an amazing style meet where she spent over four hours trying different hair and make up on me, and getting a feel for both my personality and the wedding. She was quick to communicate about any logistics/financial questions and was right on time for the wedding day. I am in love with my wedding photos not only because of my great photographers, but because she made me look like a model! There were a few mishaps throughout the wedding morning and she handled everything with ease and stood up for me when things were stressful. I cannot recommend her enough! I can absolutely guarantee you want Cassandra by your side on your special day. -
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Joni Sent on 01/02/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Cassandra is THE BEST! She's a super knowledgeable, fun, professional and queer-friendly. We hired her to do my partner's make up for our wedding just before the new year. She showed up right on time packing a crazy cool arsenal of makeup and beauty supplies. My partner looked super hot (and classy) when Cassandra was done :D Right before the ceremony, Cassandra stopped me and helped me cover up some spots on my face and then got some fly away hairs on my head all put back in place. Good looking out!
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Katie Sent on 12/30/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Working with Cassandra and her amazing assistant Paige was an absolute DREAM. From the moment I reached out to Cassandra I was impressed. She took into account everything I shared about myself and the wedding and used those details to bring it all together. Cassandra's make-up skills are out of this world. She can make you look like a billion bucks but you feel like you're wearing less make-up than you've ever worn before. Paige worked magic with my bridesmaids hair, creating intricate braids that would take us ordinary mortals hours to complete. They are detailed, professional and incredibly talented artists and it was an honor to be their canvas. -
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I was flying in from Arizona to have my wedding in Portland, Oregon. My photography friend gave me a list of bridal makeup/hair artists she knew. Out of that list I emailed Cassandra and she was so open to help and explained everything to me. I decided to go with her because I knew she'd respect my wishes of a very classy, clean, minimal style. It's so hard to find someone who does makeup the way the client wants it and not do the same style on every girl because that's what they're good at. Cassandra was amazing!! I flew in 3 days prior to my wedding and met with her right when I landed. She was very understanding when I was a little late, and made me feel like home in a new state. After the trial run I was beyond excited for my actual day! The day of the wedding she seemed to effortlessly to keep away my "wedding day jitters" with other fun stories and lighthearted conversation. She's progressional, personal, respectful, and far beyond talented! I had so many compliments on my hair and everyone loved the makeup. I even had my husband's friends tell me how great my makeup looked weeks after the wedding. If Cassandra could make my husband's friends marvel, she'll definitely make your wedding day a day you'll love forever. -
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Vivi Sent on 12/12/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Paige and Renee are incredibly talented, down to earth and hilarious ladies.
Paige did the make up for me and my bridal party and made us all look stunning. We all had varying degrees of comfort with make up and she made sure that my two bridesmaids who normally don’t wear a lot of make up feel natural, comfortable and beautiful. Paige really takes the time to listen to you and is a perfectionist.
Renee did the hair for all of us. She has a remarkable ability to translate whatever vision you have into reality. We all showed her pictures or explained what we wanted and she executed all of our hairstyles perfectly. She was so supportive of my non traditional pick for a hairstyle (a side braid) which I really appreciated. I ended up getting the wrong type of hair extensions for the big day but she just rolled with the punches, kept calm and made it work. Most importantly it looked amazing in photos.
Much love to all the ladies at Cassandra Kennedy.
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Cassandra is tremendously talented, funny, and just so fun to work with. She did hair and makeup for myself and my two bridesmaids--none of us wear very much makeup, and I really didn't want to look over-the-top and unlike myself on my wedding day. Cassandra did a phenomenal job of understanding my comfort level, working with me during the trial run to get a sense of what I was looking for, and then did the same the morning of the wedding for both of my bridesmaids. The results were amazing--I couldn't have been happier with how I looked the day of, but I still felt like myself, which was very important to me.
I should also just say that I can't picture a more relaxing and fun person to hang out with on the day of your wedding. We all had so much fun joking around with Cassandra while she worker her magic, and her great attitude, sense of humor, and calm demeanor really helped set the tone for an amazing day. -
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Cassandra is amazing. She did both my hair and makeup as well as my bridesmaid's hair and makeup. We all loved how it turned out! During my trial, the hair wasn't quite right at first and Cassandra was quick to find a solution and in the end found a dream hairstyle for me. Every time I look at the pictures I'm SO incredibly happy with my hair and makeup.
Not only that, Cassandra is so fun to work with. She definitely fit in with our little group and my bridesmaid's later told me how much they loved her and how fun she helped make the experience. There was a lot of laughter and fun and no stress while getting ready. Cassandra is a pro and really knows her stuff. She gave me tips about the big day leading up to it and helped me to relax on the big day. Lastly, you can tell she really cares about her brides and takes pride in her work. It's clear she has a heart for other people and doesn't just go through the motions. Great hair and makeup and a great person. 100% recommend her! -
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Gretchen Sent on 01/03/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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I cannot say enough about how much I appreciated Cassandra. From the very beginning with the intake form, the consultation, and the day of, she is extremely attentive and professional, and communicates very clearly. You can see how much pride she takes in her work in creating beauty. She is an artist in every sense! Cassandra made me feel so beautiful and confident, but made it seem effortless. She made me look like the most naturally gorgeous version of myself. No Kardashian contouring or pounds of makeup weighing me down. She also was extremely warm and delightful, so even the long hours getting everyone ready was fun. She provide hair and makeup to myself and three bridesmaids, all on site at the venue, and her timing was perfect. She even left me a little goodie bag so I could do my touch ups later in the evening (but I didn't have to because the makeup was so good!) Hire her, immediately. -
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Laura Sent on 12/28/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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Cassandra is immensely talented. It was very important to me that I look like myself on my wedding day. I don't think any bride intentionally hires someone they feel will not make them look their best, but so often you see brides with far too much makeup, or poorly done makeup, what a tragedy!
Cassandra knew how to highlight my best features, what colors to work with, and how much of everything to apply. The makeup lasted all evening and she even gave me a kit for touch-ups, which I didn't even need.
On top of her incredible talent, she is hilarious! She is a true professional, giving advice when needed, and providing laughs to calm nerves.
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User2482663 Sent on 12/28/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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I live abroad, but had my wedding in Portland this fall, so had to do most of my vendor bookings without actually meeting face to face. Our wedding aesthetic was boho industrial and with respect to hair and makeup, I was just worried that the Portland scene would just be too much of something that I didn't like. There are some great vendors in town, but it just wasn't the vibe I was going for. It was either kind of old fashioned, conservative or like some insanely over the top retro glam. And then came Cassandra!!! I was referred to her by the florist and set designer for my wedding and as soon as I saw her website I knew she was THE ONE. I didn't even hesitate and asked her if she would be available on my date and she was and the rest is history. Cassandra is a beauty pro. I live in Europe and used to live in NY and worried that the Portland market just might not have the kind of beauty professionals I would find in NY or Amsterdam until I met her. She's so down to earth and unassuming, but she's seen and done everything and was a major fashion force during the years she spent honing her craft in NYC.
I fell in love with Cassandra at my trial, which was the first time we met and when my wedding rolled around I felt like we were old friends. My mother and sister were absolutely enchanted with her as well. We all felt beautiful and flawless all day long (both my hair and my makeup didn't budge at all, but still looked so dewy and fresh and natural). Apart from actually saying "I do," those hours getting ready with Cassandra were the best hours of my wedding day and memories I will treasure for the rest of my life.
I cannot recommend Cassandra highly enough. I really can't. You will be SO lucky if you are able to book her for your wedding. She's a dream!! -
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Stacy Sent on 12/27/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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After exchanging emails to coordinate dates and plans, I first met Cassandra in person for a pre-wedding session to game plan the look. She road tested hair and makeup and I felt amazing. Like spending a day with a lovely friend who gets you all glammed up
On the big day, I was ready for the glam but what was EVEN BETTER was the fact that with Cassandra, my bridesmaids and I had SOOOOOOO much fun getting ready. The laughs with the loveliest of ladies plus the excitement of marrying my love made for the most special pre-ceremony moments.
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Vanessa Sent on 08/22/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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Cassandra…I don’t even know where to begin. I hired Cassandra to do hair and make-up for my entire bridal party. I had a large party and a tight timeline. Cassandra met us bright and early at 6:45am and was ready to go by 7am. She was very professional and carried a calming vibe the entire time. Everyone looked gorgeous. I remember catching a glimpse of myself in a mirror, doing a double take, because I couldn’t believe how amazing I looked, all thanks to Cassandra. Cassandra truly made me feel, and look, like I was a princess on my wedding day. Her suggestions on hair and make-up were exceptional. She truly is an artist with amazing style. -
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I really loved working with Cassandra. The trial run was great...I wasn't sure what I wanted until we did the trial. Sometimes you think you know what you want but then you do it and you realize it's not quite right. She offered honest feedback and that is really helpful to an indecisive person (like me). I chose the Tint package which gave me a trial run for my hair and makeup, my wedding day hair and makeup, my mom's hair and makeup and my maid of honor's hair and makeup. Everyone looked beautiful. Nobody looked overdone. Cassandra has the ability to create a wide variety of looks but nobody ever looks overdone. She's an artist and a delight. I had so much fun working with her and she did a fantastic job. I really hope I see her again someday because she's a beautiful human being, inside and out. She's also very patient and she helped me keep it together that morning. She also gave me a little touch up pack so I could refresh makeup which really came in handy.
If I have one regret it's that I wish I had opted to have her come with us to the photo shoot because wind, warmth and walking around took a tiny toll on my hair and makeup. It held up all night thanks to her skill but I wish I had her around for a bit of a touch up after the photo shoot. Tip for the bride considering that extra service: DO that. It's worth it!
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Kris Sent on 02/07/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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Cassandra was wonderful to work with. My hair and my bridesmaids' hair were perfect. She did a great job with all the updos selected. I wanted an unconventional hairstyle and she did a wonderful job making sure that it looked just right and stayed put the whole day. On the day of, Cassandra was a lovely addition to the morning and the getting ready process. She was both professional and a lot of fun! She was also very accommodating with my tight schedule when setting up the trial, as I was planning my wedding from abroad.
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Kasey Sent on 12/30/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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You guys. Cassandra is literally one of the best things about my wedding day (besides marrying my handsome groom, of course). Let me start from the beginning: I initially hired someone else to do my hair and makeup and after a trial run, I realized that the MUA and I just weren't seeing eye to eye. Simply put, we just weren't right for each other. Being that it was less than two months before my wedding, I was freaking OUT that I wouldn't be able to find anyone. I contacted Cassandra and she was surprisingly (and thankfully) available that day!
When I went in for my trial, I explained that I don't wear a lot of makeup and my main concern was that I didn't want to be over-done for my wedding day. I explained a few things that I liked and didn't like. She started out with minimal makeup and we added on, as I felt comfortable. She offered suggestions, but always made sure I was comfortable with them. The end result was amazing! And on my wedding day, I didn't look like I had a bunch of makeup caked on, but rather, just a better looking version of myself :) Her style is very clean and elegant.
I also want to add that Cassandra's skills go far beyond her ability to do hair and makeup. She is one of those people who puts everyone at ease. The morning of my wedding was filled with so much fun and laughter. She really felt like a part of the family. THANK YOU, CASSANDRA!
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Megan Sent on 12/30/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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To all the brides out there looking for professional hair and makeup on your big day, STOP here, choose Cassandra Kennedy!
If I could rate her higher than a 5, I would, she made that big of an impact on me and on my entire wedding experience.
The first time I met her, we instantly hit it off, she was warm, inviting, funny and just all around personable! I felt comfortable and trusting that she would be successful in creating the look I desired.
My wedding was 1920s themed and I wanted recreate the bobbed hairstyle with marcel/finger waves. For all that have attempted finger waves, you understand when I say this was no easy task.
However Cassandra, saw the challenge and conquered! Without me even asking, she willingly signed up for lessons on marcel waves, studied them as homework and added more practice runs in, just so she could accomplish my perfect look. If that doesn't say self less and determined professionalism I don't know what does.
I felt radiant the day of my wedding, I had the finger waved bobbed hairstyle, smoky eyes, rosy cheeks and bright red lips- it was exactly how I envisioned myself on my most memorable day. I can't thank Cassandra enough for making that possible!
Her focus is completely on making you happy as a bride and that drive to me is enough of a reason to chose this lovely lady.
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Jenni Sent on 12/30/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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I am a pretty easy-going, no-fuss or frills kind of gal. When it came to finding someone to do hair/makeup for my intimate wedding, I was lost in a sea of makeup artists that I knew would make me look like someone I'm not. I felt like I struck gold when I found Cassandra. Not only did she feel like a long lost friend the moment I met her, she created a gorgeous natural look for me that made me feel like ME, and not a makeup caked version of myself for what would likely be one of the most important days of my life. She also did a fantastic job on my hair- no bobby pins awkwardly gouging my scalp and no worries that it would come undone during the festivities. I received so many compliments on how natural I looked, the best of all being from my groom. I will never forget the look on his face the moment he saw me, commenting on what an amazing job Cassandra did with my hair and makeup.
Cassandra also did the hair/makeup of my mother and sister. Both of whom absolutely loved their styles and raved about Cassandra's amazing personality.
I could never recommend Cassandra enough. I wish I could have her do my hair/makeup once a week, if not, everyday! There aren't enough stars to rate how amazing she is. -
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Kayla Sent on 11/18/20135 out of 5 rating5.0
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Through some unfortunate circumstances, I found myself without someone to do hair and makeup for me and my 4 bridesmaids, my mom, and future mother-in-law just 2 months before the wedding. I was afraid I would never find someone who was available let alone someone as talented as Cassandra is!\r\n\r\nFrom the moment I met Cassandra, she felt like an old friend. I don\'t wear a lot of makeup and was sort of afraid to have someone do it for me because I thought maybe I\'d be looked down on for not being glamorous - at all - on my own. But Cassandra totally made me feel at ease and was super friendly! I brought tons of pictures of what I thought I wanted and together we created a look that made me feel amazing on our wedding day. On our wedding day, she and her assistant came to our hotel and worked their magic on 7 of us. 7!\r\n\r\nI cannot even begin to tell you how many compliments I received on my hair and makeup that night. I also highly, highly recommend booking her for touch ups too, especially if you are doing pictures before your ceremony. She came out with our photographer and videographers to make sure I looked flawless for photos which was definitely needed in the 13mph winds that were blowing on our day.\r\n\r\nWe chose to only work with vendors that we would love to/be proud to call friends & Cassandra was absolutely fantastic! -
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Kayla Sent on 11/18/20135 out of 5 rating5.0
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Through some unfortunate circumstances, I found myself without someone to do hair and makeup for me and my 4 bridesmaids, my mom, and future mother-in-law just 2 months before the wedding. I was afraid I would never find someone who was available let alone someone as talented as Cassandra is!
From the moment I met Cassandra, she felt like an old friend. I don't wear a lot of makeup and was sort of afraid to have someone do it for me because I thought maybe I'd be looked down on for not being glamorous - at all - on my own. But Cassandra totally made me feel at ease and was super friendly! I brought tons of pictures of what I thought I wanted and together we created a look that made me feel amazing on our wedding day. On our wedding day, she and her assistant came to our hotel and worked their magic on 7 of us. 7!
I cannot even begin to tell you how many compliments I received on my hair and makeup that night. I also highly, highly recommend booking her for touch ups too, especially if you are doing pictures before your ceremony. She came out with our photographer and videographers to make sure I looked flawless for photos which was definitely needed in the 13mph winds that were blowing on our day.
We chose to only work with vendors that we would love to/be proud to call friends & Cassandra was absolutely fantastic! -
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Shelby Sent on 08/28/20135 out of 5 rating5.0
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We all know makeup and hair is a big part of a bride's wedding day, right. It's a tall order. You want to have the "look" you dreamed of, you want your makeup to stay on all day/night, you want to look amazing in pictures, you want your hair to look exactly like the picture you found on pinterest...oh wait, and you want your bridesmaids and/or family to look amazing too. I was lucky to find Cassandra Kennedy and she made all of this happen. She is an extremely professional and talented artist. The fact she rocks at both hair and makeup is beyond me. Super talented!!! And to make it even better, she is a blast to be around which made the trial and wedding day that much more enjoyable. I received more compliments on my hair and makeup than anything else that day. Thank you Cassandra for helping making my wedding day the best day ever!!! I wish there were more stars to give you. -
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Lisa Sent on 06/23/20135 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Cassandra is such a talented artist! She made me look so beautiful on my wedding day and it still looked like me! She listened to my concerns and ideas and gave her expert opinion.
I also had her do my sister, my mother and my 15 year old niece bridesmaid. She made everyone look so beautiful and age appropriate.
Additionally, she is hilarious and so fun to be around. She adds so much laughter and joy to what could be a very stressful time. I highly recommend her!
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Kara Sent on 03/16/20135 out of 5 rating5.0
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I absolutely loved working with Cassandra Kennedy for my winter wedding! From the first time I contacted her, she was super responsive, full of energy, and very attentive to my personal needs and interests. She graciously agreed to do my wedding, which was just two days before Christmas at a mountain lodge with bad roads. She was super flexible and we worked out a ride for her from a lower elevation. And, she made me look gorgeous on my wedding day!! She understood the look I was going for and pulled it off better than I could have imagined! The entire time, from initial contact to after my wedding, Cassandra was highly professional, responsive, flexible, and most of all, very attentive to helping make my day exactly what I wanted it to be. And it worked! Best day of my life. Work with Cassandra if you want your own beauty to shine through on your wedding day! -
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Kristen Sent on 09/02/20125 out of 5 rating5.0
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I loved working with Cassandra! I looked and felt amazing on my wedding day. I received so many compliments! She also made my mom look incredible. Beyond her abilities with makeup, Cassandra is warm and friendly, and has a great sense of humor. I would highly recommend her to any bride. -
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Erika Sent on 02/20/20125 out of 5 rating5.0
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Cassandra was so great and fun to work with! She really helped to provide the spring look I was going for. She was also very patient with my mother and mother-in-law. Cassandra is so passionate about her clients and will go above and beyond to make sure they are happy. -
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Jessica Sent on 08/05/20134.9 out of 5 rating4.9
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I absolutely loved working with Cassandra for my wedding day hair & make-up. In addition, I kept her on for touch-ups post pictures and am so happy I did- highly recommended! She was professional fun to work with and helped me create a wedding day look that made me so happy! I got SO many compliments on how beautiful I looked and everything held up through outdoor photos, ceremony & cocktail hour and on through the reception. She was amazing!! -
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Beenish Sent on 05/31/20124.9 out of 5 rating4.9
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I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me look and feel so beautiful this weekend. You dont know how many compliments I received on your work from my parents, in-laws, family and friends! You are a great listener and a perfectionist. You went above and beyond to make sure that I was happy with the looks. The fact that you spent so long in perfecting the foundation color just shows your dedication and commitment to your clients. I am so glad that I found you. It was meant to be! I will be calling on your services for other special occasions in the future. I have found my go to makeup artist in Portland. Just please dont move! -
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Stefanie Sent on 12/20/20164.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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If you're looking for an easy-going, kind, and crazy-talented makeup artist, look no further!
Cassandra did my hair and makeup for my Portland elopement and was seriously the best! My makeup turned out amazing (my husband turned into a heart-eyed emoji when he saw me) and she worked wonders on my short hair, styling it into something soft and romantic, just like I wanted.
This may sound silly, but in hindsight, I honestly can't imagine our elopement without her. From the moment I contacted her she was nothing but excited and encouraging. She understood that, even though it was just going to be the two of us, I wanted to look and feel my best. I have such fond memories of sitting in her chair and just chatting. It felt like I was hanging out with a wonderful new friend!
Cassandra was one of only four vendors that we worked with (flowers, photography, and our officiant being the other three) and I'll be forever grateful to our photographer for recommending her. Thank you again Cassandra for making our day so special! -
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Megan Sent on 08/05/20164.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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Cassandra did a fantastic job, was a joy to work with, and was extremely professional. I felt beautiful for the entire day thanks to her!!! -
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Nicole Sent on 04/06/20124.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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I loved working with Cassandra for my wedding. I really had no idea what I wanted and she was able to look at pictures I brought and listen to what I liked and disliked and come up with the perfect hair and makeup for the wedding day. I really wasn't sure if I needed to do a full trial but it was so worth it. She addressed all of my concerns ( ugg, droopy eyelids!) and made me look glamorous without being too 'made up'. I had my makeup done somewhere else for my engagement photos and felt like a drag queen. With Cassandra, it was enough makeup and big enough hair to show up on film but I still felt comfortable at the wedding. This was one item that I debated in the wedding budget but it was definitely worth it! -
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Jonquil Sent on 06/11/20174.6 out of 5 rating4.6-
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I'm so glad that I found Cassandra! I'm someone who rarely wears makeup and knows very little about it. She was approachable and down-to-earth while also being incredibly knowledgeable and skilled in her work. The trial went great and she was open to my input. She made some suggestions (eye cream!) that made a big difference in the months leading up to the wedding. On the day of the wedding she applied my makeup and I hired her to do hair and makeup for some of my bridesmaids in my home. She was organized, prompt and just plain fun to have around that day! Also I just loved how my makeup turned out and lasted for the wedding. I received many compliments. I look forward to seeing more of her in her new salon/studio! -
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Jaime Sent on 01/03/20174.1 out of 5 rating4.1
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Cassandra was very fun to have around before and during the wedding. I absolutely LOVE the way my hair came out- she did such an amazing job. We did have some issues with scheduling at first due to the limitations of having only one stylist, but we overcame it and it seems that she has adjusted her business model slightly since. I would DEFINITELY love to work with her again and would recommend her to anyone getting married in the Portland area. -
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