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Glowing, inside and out!

Nicole was such a pleasure to work with for wedding makeup! I received her info through my extended family and her kindness and enthusiasm was immediately apparent when I reached out to set up a trial. On my wedding day, she was all set up before we even arrived and highly efficient and flexible working through 5 faces, working alongside our hair stylist with ease. She perfected my bold lip look and made my eyes pop elegantly; she also set me up with touch up products before heading out. All of the ladies felt extra beautiful :) I would absolutely work with her again!

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Elizabeth Sent on 09/07/2023

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Nicole is the best!

Nicole was recommended to me by a friend who had used her for her wedding and I couldn't be happier that she recommended her to me! Firstly, Nicole is just so awesome to be around. She exudes positive and calming energy which is definitely appreciated during such a stressful time. She is kind, and funny and just makes you feel so happy! Not only is she a delight to be around- but she's a master of her craft. She was able to immediately grasp the look I had in mind and create it perfectly. She's easy to communicate with and just all around a delight. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

Emma Sent on 05/10/2023

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Best makeup artist I've ever had!

Nicole was absolutely fantastic for my wedding. Her bright personality was refreshing and she was flexible as plans changed. She helped me achieve the natural look I wanted while emphasizing my natural features. The makeup stayed on all night even though I danced a ton! I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone.

Emma Sent on 08/03/2022

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Nicole is wonderful!

UGH I’ll do my best not to overly gush during this review but Nicole is just amazing. Her wonderful personality and beautiful soul just add to how talented of an artist she is. She made my whole getting ready experience so special and a blast. She really understands how a bride is feeling and makes you feel at ease and adds to the excitement as well from the day you first reach out to her til the final last looks. My 8 bridesmaids and I all had our makeup done well before our deadline. She made me a personalized kit with touch up products (even though I barely needed them because my make up lasted for 15+ hours!) and was very flexible to any specific requests we had. I just loved everything about her! Will never hire another make up artist again. Xoxoxo

Melissa Sent on 12/17/2021

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Love Nicole!!!

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You are beyond amazing! I am so happy my friend, Allie, recommended you to me! You made me look flawless on my wedding day! If you are in need of a makeup artist for your wedding or an upcoming event, I highly recommend Nicole. Nicole has been in the industry for decades and truly has the expertise to make one feel beautiful! Prior to our wedding day, Nicole and I remained in communication. She was very professional in that she communicated everything that I needed to know in order for my wedding day to run smoothly. Additionally, Nicole made time for me to have a trial run in which I went to her home. During that time, she worked her magic, but did not forget my wishes, and applied my makeup so perfectly. I wanted a very natural look, and Nicole did just that. For someone who does not wear makeup, Nicole did not over do it, I felt extremely comfortable & myself. On my big day, Nicole brought an assistant to help her – I had a very large wedding party. The two of them collaborated & made each of my bridesmaids feel so super pretty. Additionally, one or two of my bridesmaids wanted to change their look a tad bit & Nicole did not hesitate, she did just that! She remained so sweet, so calm, and extremely patient. Altogether, Nicole felt like a life long friend when all was said and done. She was personable & really cared about me, my family, and friends. I continue to rave about her day in and day out & have suggested her to many others already! Nicole, thank you, from the bottom of my heart! You are AMAZING! -Melissa August

Dawn Sent on 05/31/2021

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Nicole is an amazing makeup artist and person!

Nicole was recommended through a neighborhood Facebook group. I am so grateful she was able to work with me for my wedding. She is a very talented makeup artist and an incredibly sweet person. I enjoyed every moment I spent with her and the makeup she did made me feel so beautiful for my wedding day. Thank you, Nicole!

Allie Sent on 05/06/2021

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A must hire!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Nicole is simply put, just fabulous. She actually LISTENS to what you want and makes exactly that come to life. She enhances your natural beauty without making it look like you are wearing a ton of makeup. I wanted all my bridesmaids to look super natural and she did just that, while tailoring each girl's look specific to their skin color, type, and eye color. I could not have been more happy with my bridal makeup, my mothers' makeup, and my bridesmaids' makeup.

She uses all cruelty free products which is important to me and very difficult to find in a makeup artist.

She is lastly the most down to earth person ever. She makes you feel like you are the most special person in the world on your big day. Her inner beauty just radiates from the first time you meet her.

Michelle Sent on 08/22/2020

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Our makeup was beautiful!

So sweet to work with and gave each of us girls the look we were after!

Shayna Sent on 11/11/2019

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Wonderful Makeup Artist

Nicole did my makeup for my wedding and all I can say is WOW. She made me and my bridal party look and feel amazing. She is so talented, not to mention funny and down to earth. She takes all of the stress off and really puts you at ease while getting ready. I am so glad I chose Nicole to be a part of my special day!!

Taylor Sent on 10/25/2019

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gorgeous makeup

Nicole is THE BEST makeup artist I've encountered. She did my best friend's wedding makeup 3 years ago, and I knew when it was my turn to get married I had to book her! She is so incredibly sweet and kind, and really makes you excited to be getting your makeup done. She was so awesome at my trial, willing to work with me when things needed to be tweaked. She ended up giving me the most amazing glitter glam eye makeup I've ever seen! So many compliments. I highly recommend her for any makeup needs!

Becky Sent on 07/01/2019

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Perfect Wedding Day!!

Nicole was absolutely amazing to work with on our wedding day!! She arrived bright and early the day-of, and truly made everyone feel so comfortable. She did make-up for myself, my mom, and five bridesmaids. Everyone looked so beautiful!! I cannot recommend her enough!!

Taylor Sent on 06/20/2019

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Makeup Star!

Nicole was absolutely amazing!! She did makeup for me and 8 other girls and everyone looked beautiful. She is such a sweet, and delightful person and kept everyone so relaxed on the day of; she went with the flow, took her time with every girl and gave me exactly what I asked for. I would recommend Nicole for any event!! She is wonderful :)

Ashley Sent on 02/18/2019

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LOVED my wedding makeup!

Nicole was such a wonderful part of our wedding. From the trial, to the big day, she was excellent at executing the wedding look I was going for. I am not a 'big' makeup person and I loved that her makeup still had me feeling like me (just way better). She was also willing to come and be on-site the day of the wedding to do not only my makeup but also all the bridesmaids and the mother of the bride. She was organized, timely, and made sure everyone was ready to go on time (and that our makeup would last the night). You spend a LOT of time w/ your hair/makeup team the morning of your wedding and spending it w/ Nicole was the perfect way to kick off my wedding. We laughed, told stories the entire morning and left looking lovely and ready for the ceremony. Would highly recommend!

Merribeth Sent on 01/09/2019

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Nicole taught me everything I needed to know to apply my own wedding makeup for my destination wedding.

Nicole was AMAZING! Her warm and sunny personality instantly puts you at ease. She taught me about skincare and not only how to apply everything from a primer to contouring but also why you do it. Her direction was easy to follow and put me totally at ease about doing my own wedding makeup for our destination wedding. I would highly recommend her for a class in application or as a makeup artist!

Samantha Sent on 12/26/2018

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Who doesn’t want a fairy godsister for their big day?!?

Nicole is absolutely magical with a makeup brush! After a few disappointing makeup trials, I stumbled on to Nicole’s portfolio online and it truly really speaks for itself! Though my wedding party included those young and old, we all looked like the very best, most glamorous versions of ourselves on the big day! My mother, who initially thought I should have done my own makeup, continues to comment that Nicole and her friend Jamie Halcott of Baltimore Bridal Hair LLC really made the preparation so enjoyable, stress free and special. Nicole’s uplifting personality is just as great an asset as her phenomenal makeup artistry. Don’t wait! Hire her now!

Emily Sent on 09/17/2018

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Nicole is the best! She has done all 3 of our daughter's weddings. She is the most wonderful addition to the day of wedding beauty. Nicole's expertise and overall positive attitude lends itself for the perfect experience. Her work is impeccable!

Julianna Sent on 08/03/2018

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Nicole is fun loving, sweet, caring and truly a talented artist. Nicole is friends with my matron of honor and did my make up at her wedding. When I got engaged, I knew hiring Nicole was a no brainer! When I went for my trial, I showed her a photo of an idea I had, but mostly left it up to her. When I saw my makeup competed, I actually had to put my hands on my face in front of mirror because I didn’t possibly think I could be that beautiful. It was truly amazing. The day of, Nicole’s positive, energetic and fun attitude lifted away the stress and made getting ready and hanging with my girls so fun! Everyone who got their make up done looked amazing! My make up still looked great after a full night of dancing and being outside in July. A few of my friends have even asked for her information for their future weddings. I loved working with Nicole and can’t wait to have her do my make up again someday. Thank you, Nicole!!!

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Liz Sent on 06/24/2018

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No matter how I describe my experience with Nicole Palermo, it will fall short on how spectacular she is and how she will move mountains to make your day the absolute best it can be.
I met Nicole in 2009 and from the first moment we met, I knew that I could relax because she had it handled. Not only did she do my wedding makeup but since then she has done 3 boudoir shoots for me. Her creativity and love of her craft knows no bounds. You will not find another artist like Nicole. Boom her TODAY!!!

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Rosemarie Sent on 03/15/2018

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From the time I meet Nicole I felt like we were life long friends! The emotion & energy she has shows in the work she does! I would recommend her a millions time & MORE!

Beth Sent on 02/18/2018

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Nicole is the best makeup artist ever. She is capable of using your own features and finding the best match. She is wonderful to be around and she will make you look as beautiful as your dreams. She does airbrush and regular makeup. My makeup withstood crying, cake smash, rain and anything else you could think of that happens to a bride on her wedding day. If you dont pick Nicole to be your makeup artist you are making the worst decision ever.

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Mikaela Sent on 02/15/2018

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My makeup was so amazing. Nicole and her team took so much time and energy to make it a perfect day! They did so much to make my party and I have exactly what we wanted. They were so sweet and encouraging to me throughout the entire process. They made me feel beautiful! Thank you Happily Ever After for everything.. Could not have had my wedding without you

Julie Sent on 02/08/2018

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I could not have wanted more from Nicole. Everything from the first correspondence she made me feel like I was the most important person in the world. She goes above and beyond. All my girls looked gorgeous and totally enjoyed Nicole and all the glam. As for me I actually could not believe it was me iin the mirror. I was an older bride bit Nicole made me feel so special and made me look absolutely gorgeous. My make up looked the same from the moment she applied it until 5 am the next morning when we went to bed. I can not say enough great things about Nicole. I would give her 100 stars if I could. She brought tears to many people the day of my wedding g. I have never felt so beautiful in my life. Love you Nicole!

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Lindsay Sent on 01/29/2018

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Nicole is a breath of fresh air that you need in your life. She is a genuine person with the best upbeat personality. You constantly will have a smile on your face any time you talk with her. Nicole has an amazing team of makeup and hair professionals who are extremely qualified and will walk through every detail with you. Nicole and Andrea make you feel at ease when the nerves kick in or are unsure about a certain style – talk it out, but trust them, you will not regret it. They really listened to our hair and makeup ideas and made sure we each looked gorgeous. Over our two-day wedding, I had hair and makeup done both days, I never felt more beautiful and only have them to thank. I HIGHLY recommend Happily Ever After!

Dawn Sent on 01/25/2018

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Wow, doesn’t even begin to sum up my afternoon with Nicole! I was the mother of the bride and she made me look and feel like a million bucks! Nicole made me feel relaxed ... which I’m not sure how she accomplished that ... I was a mess that day! She went above and beyond by giving me a relaxing facial, and making me laugh. she treated me like I was as important as the bride, and like I was the only one in the room. I’ve never had anyone do my makeup so perfectly gorgeous! Her talent is off the charts. She is truly a pleasure to work with!

Heller Sent on 01/23/2018

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Nicole is superb!! Did a great job and was so much fun throughout the day. Everyone was thrilled with their makeup.

Deanna Sent on 01/23/2018

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Nicole was great! She helped make what could have been a stressful day easy and perfect. I felt comfortable and confident with my look and would highly recommmend her!

Briana Sent on 01/21/2018

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Had an amazing experience! I would recommend them to everyone!

Lauren Sent on 01/21/2018

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Nicole is the absolute sweetest! I had the honor of working with her this past summer for my wedding... and it felt more like hanging out with a long-time (amazingly talented!) friend. Nicole radiates happiness and makes the "getting ready" experience completely laid back and enjoyable for the entire wedding party. She's intuitive, caring, positive and generally fun to be around :) She has an overwhelming passion for beauty and making your day feel like a true fairy tale.

M.j. Sent on 01/20/2018

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Happily Ever After, LLC was a "godsend for me", at my daughters wedding in May 17'. Nicole's calm, sweet nature and professionalism made our daughter's special day so perfect!

Kara Sent on 01/19/2018

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Nicole is absolutely amazing and I would recommend her to anyone!! Not only is her make-up amazing, but she is just a joy to have on the morning of your wedding. The sweetest person ever, and so friendly and loving. She made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day!
Nicole did our make-up for my sister's wedding 4 years before I got married. It was no question when I went to book make-up for my own. My mom even said if I wasn't going to book Nicole, she was going to for herself :) I went more natural for my trial and changed it up on my wedding day to be more bold like she did for me at my sister's wedding; Nicole was so accommodating and made me feel gorgeous. She is the absolute best!

Mc Sent on 01/16/2018

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I LOVE Nicole- I can't recommend her enough!!! She is so amazing to work with- she is a true artist in every sense of the word. She achieved-with ease- the EXACT look I as goi my for and I looked like a pretty pretty princess for my wedding day. I would recommend her 100% to anyone- she is an absolute joy to be around and is truly the most capable makeup artist (and photographer!!!!)!!!

Alana Sent on 01/15/2018

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I can’t recommend Nicole enough! Besides her exquisite work as a makeup artist, she is kind, lovely, polite, and professional! I felt like a queen on my wedding day. My bridesmaids, mother, and mother-in-law were all blown away by her work. In the weeks and months leading up to my wedding she was accessible and responsive. If I could relive my wedding makeup experience, I wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you Nicole!

Ashley Sent on 01/15/2018

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I highly recommend Happily Ever After! Amazing experience and I absolutely loved my makeup!

Alanna Sent on 01/14/2018

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There aren't enough amazing things to say about Nicole and how incredible she is at what she does. She made me feel like a goddess on my wedding day and we had the most incredible time getting ready. We could not stop laughing - please tell me you take those tiny hands with you everywhere - and her passion for people and makeup truly shows in what she does.

Thank you for making my day even more special and for making me such a gorgeous bride.

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Kristina Sent on 01/12/2018

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Nicole did fantastic work with make-up on my wedding day. What can I say, she was like the bestfriend I never new I had! We had so much fun and she helped take the nerves away on my big day! I had so many visions in the beginning as to how I wanted to do my make-up but after trying different things during the trial we were able to find the perfect look! The make-up services she provided to me and my bridesmaids were admired by everyone at the wedding. I felt gorgeous and we all were! Me and my girls danced all night without a worry! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to receive top quality beauty services and feel amazing on their big day. Thank you so much Nicole!

Jessica Sent on 01/12/2018

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Working with Happily Ever After was absolutely AMAZING! I knew as soon as I saw their website that I would be in love, and when I walked into the door of their home studio for my first trial, I knew I found the team to make me feel like a princess on my special day. Nicole and Dana were my perfect team and their assistants were equally amazing! My wedding day went so smoothly because these ladies know what they're doing, everyone looked wonderful and we never felt rushed. Nicole took care of everything from start to finish - if you're looking for glamour and fun, look no further :)

Danielle Sent on 01/11/2018

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I’ll start off by saying Nicole is absolutely amazing!! I have known her pretty much my whole life, she’s my dad’s best friends wife, I have never met someone so full of life and so fabulous to be around! When I found out I was getting married she was my first call and the first appointment/vendor we had booked! From my trial up until the big day she was fantastic in every way! She was so much fun and has a blast doing what she does. She works with each girls features in their own way and creates a masterpiece! I could not have felt more beautiful on my wedding day and it’s all in thanks to her! All of my bridesmaids, mother of the bride and mother of the groom looked absolutely stunning. I highly recommend Nicole and look forward to her doing my make up again soon!!

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Mollie Sent on 01/11/2018

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Nicole showed up on the morning of my wedding on time, professional and most meaningful to me - with a beautiful spirit, warm heart and a calming attitude. Nicole’s artistry and vision created the best aesthetic version of me.

Lisa Sent on 01/11/2018

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When I think back on my wedding day I can’t help but smile ear to ear! I have a lot to smile about - I loved my dress, the weather was gorgeous, the venue was perfect, the food was incredible, etc. But what I remember and smile about the most (besides the fact the I married the man of my dreams) is how Nicole made me look and feel on that special day. I had the best time getting ready! She turned me into a glamorous version of myself which was very important to me. Her kind and funny demeanor took all of the nerves away and made me feel so at ease. I am not exaggerating when I say that the combination of her talent and personality makes her a wedding day superhero! I cannot say enough great things about Nicole and not only do I highly recommend her....I would never use anyone else...period.

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Katie Sent on 01/10/2018

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I was so lucky to find Nicole for my wedding makeup! She is so talented and has an amazing ability to make any bride feel amazing for her special day! I can’t recommend her and her team enough! If you want flawless makeup and to be pampered like a princess for your special day Happily Ever After is the only place to look!

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Nicole was absolutely amazing. I never would have imagined that I could have looked so beautiful for one of the best days of my life! Expectations are hard to meet and Nicole exceeded mine beyond words and will do the same for any bride that is lucky enough to have her!

Julie Sent on 01/10/2018

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I seriously can not say enough good things about Nicole! From the moment I met her for my makeup trial, we instantly clicked. I know that sounds crazy but she just has this aura that makes you want to be around her. She has such an eye for beauty and individualizes your personal needs. She takes the time to listen to what you want and then literally makes you look like a model!! When I looked in the mirror on my wedding day, I was blown away by the best looking version of myself :) My entire bridal party were complete knock outs and to this day I still get compliments on how good we all looked! I got married during a sticky July day and my makeup SLAYED! I even had the option to buy the lipstick that Nicole used on me and I maybe reapplied it once because I didn’t even need to. You will not be dissapointed at all so go book her now!!!

Marni Sent on 08/12/2017

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Nicole is THE BEST! I am an extremely indecisive person which made the wedding process frustrating but hiring Nicole to do my makeup was a decision I never second-guessed. I had so much fun at both my trial and with her the day of my wedding. Nicole is extremely professional but at the same time relaxed and a smiling face! You will will be happy with your decision to hire Nicole!

Ellen Sent on 08/12/2017

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Enjoyed the Nicole experience once again at the wedding of my son to my beautiful daughter-in-law. Nicole was so wonderful doing the wedding party makeup at my daughter's wedding in 2009 that we recommended her for this wedding. Everyone was so, so pleased with her work--and her personality. She is bottled sunshine! Lauren, the bride, is very fair and Nicole and her great assistant gave Lauren an exquisite natural blush look, noting that fair brides show their emotions all the way down their necks, so she applied light makeup there too. Just got the professional pics back and they are fantastic. She really was just glowing. I loved my mother of the groom makeup too, as did my daughter, the matron of honor. Oh and did I mention the very special treatment and light makeup she gave our two flower girls? They felt so special. Just sorry that I think I've run out of weddings for her! Nicole is an artist, plain and simple.

Kaitlyn Sent on 08/07/2017

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Nicole was the first wedding vendor I booked! She did my makeup for my sister-in-law's wedding 2 years ago, and my family still talked about how great we all felt for that wedding after Nicole did our makeup. When I got engaged, I knew I wanted to hire Nicole for my wedding day, and I am so grateful she was available to do it! Nicole is amazingly talented, but also a wonderful person to have around on your wedding day. She is so nice and funny, and made our whole group feel extra excited for the wedding. I loved my makeup and all the styles she did on my bridesmaids. Everyone still looked like themselves, but with all their features highlighted, which is exactly the vision I had for the wedding. It's so clear Nicole is passionate about each aspect of her business, and the end results are perfect. I can't recommend Nicole enough -- we look forward to booking her for all our family's future weddings!

Caroline Sent on 05/13/2017

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Where do I start. Absolutely loved working with Nicole. She's so knowledgeable and has a willingness to answer any question a bride to be may have. She is prompt and does a fantastic job not only at the makeup trial but on your big day as well.

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With planning a destination wedding at the Baltimore Ravens stadium I had no idea who and how I was going to get my makeup done. Nicole Palermo, Beauty Director/Owner of Happily Ever After, was recommended after a few emails back and forth I knew she was going to be a great fit. Everything was perfect and I wouldn't have changed a thing with my makeup!
Thank you so much for making my wedding day the best!!

Erin Sent on 03/26/2017

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Not only is Nicole an amazing make-up artist, but she's an amazing person as well! She is an incredibly, kind, funny person and I am so lucky I found her. We had a really fun trial that was a blast since we got along so well. For the day of, I wanted a few small tweaks to my look from the trial and Nicole NAILED it and totally understood what I wanted. My make-up was amazing and stayed put all night. The "prep" part of the day was a ton of fun. My bridesmaids and mother looked lovely and we just had a nice, easy going time. Nicole brought an easy tone to the day because of her extensive experience and infectious personality. Can't say enough good things. She's so easy to love.

Alexandra Sent on 03/22/2017

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Nicole is awesome! She made my bridesmaids and I feel and look absolutely beautiful for my wedding and I could not be happier with her services! She is very flexible and easy to work with!

Joanna Sent on 10/29/2016

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I love love love Nicole!! She is amazing and her makeup skills are impeccable. She did my makeup exactly the way that I wished for it to look, and my wedding guests went nuts for my look. She has amazing makeup skills and she's like your fashion forward best friend. She knows her stuff and she made all my bridesmaids look drop dead gorgeous. She along with Jamie Halcott from Baltimore bridal are the dream team for makeup and hair. They work in such synchronicity, they worked so fast and perfect, they got 8 of us done in 4 hours including touch ups. Amazing amazing amazing!! I can't say enough great things about them. BOOK THEM and you won't regret it, I promise.

Maggie Sent on 10/14/2016

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I worked with Amy Bees and Courtney McCormick for my wedding day. I LOOOOOOOOVED these ladies!!! Not only were they so smiley and happy about working my wedding but they gave great suggestions for hair and makeup for all my girls. These two ladies did a great job not making anyone look "too bridal". They used just the right amount of styling and makeup. Everyone looked like the best version of themselves. These ladies were great! Please consider them for your big day, I highly recommend!!!!

Abbey Sent on 08/10/2016

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Working with Happily Ever After and Nicole was an absolute dream! Nicole did my makeup for a friends wedding last year and after that experience I knew I HAD to book her for my own! She makes everyone she works with feel like the most beautiful woman in the room. She takes time to ask each person what they like and more importantly what they don't like in terms of makeup. Nicole then creates a personalized look for each girl based on their preferences and of course personality! Each of my bridesmaids looked flawless and loved working with Nicole too! I can't say enough positive things about Nicole and Happily Ever after, such a pleasure to work with! I loved everything about my wedding day makeup and felt how every bride should feel on their wedding day, all thanks to Nicole!

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Working with Happily Ever After and Nicole was an absolute dream! Nicole did my makeup for a friends wedding last year and after that experience I knew I HAD to book her for my own! She makes everyone she works with feel like the most beautiful woman in the room. She takes time to ask each person what they like and more importantly what they don't like in terms of makeup. Nicole then creates a personalized look for each girl based on their preferences and of course personality! Each of my bridesmaids looked flawless and loved working with Nicole too! I can't say enough positive things about Nicole and Happily Ever after, such a pleasure to work with! I loved everything about my wedding day makeup and felt how every bride should feel on their wedding day, all thanks to Nicole!

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Happy Ever After LLC truly made my wedding day a perfect day! Nicole helped me plan the day in a way that we weren't rushed one bit! When I walked into Nicole's home-office for my first trial, I had a feeling I had found the one and I was right! Nicole set me up with Dana from the Brushing Bride and the two of them won me over right away!
Nicole was so wonderful to work with! She was able to read my makeup style from day 1 and she made me feel beautiful even before she started putting the make up on me. Every single person in my bridal party was happy with their makeup, we all felt like princesses. Everyone looked both glamorous and natural at the same time! Even the girls who don't normally wear a lot of makeup felt comfortable working with Nicole and looked absolutely fabulous.
I really can't say enough about how wonderful it was working with Nicole and Happily Ever After LLC. I am so happy that I met them and I hope I get to work with them in the future!

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Nicole was not my original makeup artist, but I am so glad she was the one I worked with! I've had makeup done professionally before, and every time I have noticed that there's sort of an orangey tint to it, or that my neck and shoulders are several shades lighter than my face, which I have always hated. I've never been happy with professional makeup... until I met Nicole! I loved working with her. She is a true artist, and I could not have been happier with her services or her work for my wedding. She created a flawless look for me that evened out and covered up even the poison ivy rash I had on my neck and the tiny breakout I had--you couldn't tell I had either. And the best part--she kept it so natural that even though it was clear I had been made up, I still looked like me--down to my freckles. She helped one of my bridesmaids cover up some of her healing cat scratches so they were hardly noticeable, and she even made my mother look years younger! I especially loved what she did for my mother, it's been a long time since I've seen her that confident and radiant. And the makeup lasted all night. Nicole is so easy to work with, and she is so intuitive, I didn't have to say or do much of anything at all. I highly recommend Nicole!

Heidi Sent on 04/25/2016

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Nicole filled in as my makeup artist for my wedding fairly last minute. She was so accommodating and professional! I even got to squeeze in a makeup trial at her in home studio beforehand. She was an absolute delight to work with and she made all of my bridesmaids including myself feel at ease. I loved my makeup more than I ever have. She was able to come on location with was super conveinent t and she did 10 of my girls' makeup like a pro. Nicole really loves what she does and it definitely shows. She is so bubbly and energetic, the perfect person to have around on your wedding day. She is a doll, stop looking for someone else to do your makeup, e-mail Nicole!!

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Nicole Palmero and Kimi Harbaugh from Happily Ever After, LLC were absolutely amazing to work with. Both so so sweet and friendly! Kimi did hair for all of my bridesmaids (5)--they all looked fantastic and were all very happy with their do's. Nicole provided makeup services for myself (bride), my matron of honor, 1 bridesmaid, my mother, and my flower girl. We were all sooo happy about how it turned out. Thank you ladies for helping to make me, my bridal party, and my wedding so beautiful!

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Love Love Love! Such a wonderful experience. She did my friends wedding that I was in, and then mine. So much fun and gorgeous work.

Darci Sent on 10/14/2015

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Nicole is such a fabulous person!! Her makeup work was incredible (she read my mind and nailed the look I was hoping for) and she is a sweetheart! I can't say enough great things about her and her work- I have never in my life looked as good as I did with her makeup. She can do many different styles from dramatic to more natural (which is what I did) and doesn't layer on too much foundation, which was an issue I had with another vendor. She did makeup for my mom, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law and everyone was extremely happy with their looks. Highly recommended! You will not be disappointed.

Katie Sent on 09/27/2015

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I received so many compliments! Nicole is so talented, calming, and fun. I'm so happy she was able to beautify me and my ladies for my wedding!!!

Megan Sent on 08/26/2015

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Look no further. Nicole and her team are spot on. I never felt so beautiful. I can't thank Nicole enough.

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Nicole was AMAZING! Nicole has done the makeup for both of my sister's weddings and was fabulous so I obviously wanted her to do mine. At my trial, she was so patient with me as I was indecisive about what I wanted. She did not make me feel bad for taking so long to find my look. She truly wanted me to be in love with my makeup. On the day of, my makeup was perfect! Also, Nicole is just a great person, someone you would want to be there when you are going through what can be a stressful day. I highly recommend Nicole and look forward to her doing my makeup again soon!!

Megan Sent on 08/05/2015

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I have nothing bad to say about Happily Ever After! Kimi (hair) and Rachael (makeup) were so fun to work with and so many people commented on how lovely the bridal party looked. The trial was great and they made me look exactly how I imagined and easily recreated it on the wedding day. I highly recommend them!

Marie Sent on 07/19/2015

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Happily Ever After was the 3rd make up and hair stylist I contacted. Why? because I was not satisfied with my trials from the past artists I hired. It was truly a BLESSING that I asked Happily Ever After for my make up & updo. Courtney was our makeup artist & hair artist. I am VERY SATISFIED with her service. She executed the look that I truly want on my wedding day. This made me a VERY HAPPY BRIDE ;) She will never stop until you are satisfied and happy! Now that's truly a PROFESSIONAL artist! She has a positive personality and she is very flexible. Everyone loved my hair and make-up! Our guests said that my makeup and updo is very natural & classy! (which what brides should look like on their wedding day!) KUDOS Courtney! I booked Happily Ever After a week before my wedding and they accommodated me even for a short period of time. This company is easy to talk to and they are very professional! Without Happily Ever After, I do not think I will be stunning on my wedding. My mom and sister also loved their look! I will hire this company again on my church wedding! Again, thank you Happily Ever After for the EXCELLENT service!

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Where should I even begin?!?! Nicole is BEYOND amazing! Not only is she SUPER talented, but her personality is one in a million. I couldn't think of anyone better to have around you on your wedding day! She is so positive, funny, engaging, and did I mention BEAUTIFUL!?! During my trial, I wasn't sure if I wanted to do airbrush because I didn't want to lose my freckles. Nicole played around with the airbrush, and used a technique that looked very natural and still allowed my freckles to shine through. Being a make up lover, I was a little nervous about how my trial would turn out. I have large eyes, and too many times I've had my makeup done in a store and walked out looking like I was going to perform Drag (nothing wrong with that, just not the look I was going for). Nicole listened to my vision, and the trial look turned out wonderful. On my wedding day, Nicole traveled to my venue to do my make up, my bridesmaids, and my mom. She bounced into my room early that morning, and everyone quickly understood why I had talked so highly of her. She made everyone feel comfortable and beautiful. My wedding make up was even better than the trial which was hard to believe, but I absolutely loved it! Nicole also applied eyelashes for all my bridesmaids (my girls needed lashes on a day full of flashes) which gave that little extra VA VA VOOM in pictures :) Did I mention she even helped my Flower Girl (7 yrs old) get all dolled up? Nicole was seriously amazing and I couldn't have been more pleased with how everything turned out. She's professional, super flexible, and has been in the business a long time and knows what she's doing! I know it's important to look good on your wedding day, but it's also important to surround yourself with positive and caring people on that day as well, and you get both of those things when you work with Nicole :)

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If you want a fun, professional and caring make-up artist look no further than Nicole and her team at Happily Ever After. I found Nicole and her team through a friend of mine who used her for her wedding a couple of years ago. I rarely get my make-up done and was nervous about making sure I didn't look to made up for the wedding. From the second I showed up for my trial appointment, I knew I had nothing to worry about with Nicole. She knew exactly the look I wanted and put my mind at ease with a fantastic custom look she created.

I was also worried about not being ready on time the morning of the wedding, but again Nicole and Nicole (her assisting make-up artist on my wedding day) did a fantastic job of keeping to the schedule we set up and we ended up being ready AHEAD of schedule! Everyone who had their make-up done (there were 13 of us) were beyond happy with their make-up. Even my mother-in-law who rarely wears any makeup was thrilled with how she looked.

Nicole is an extremely talented make-up artist and also one of the most kind and compassionate people I've had the pleasure of meeting. I did not feel like I was getting ready with vendors on my wedding day but with friends. The entire morning was extremely laid back and fun and I have Nicole and her team to thank for that. I'm now thinking of how/when I can use them in the future again :)

Pippa Sent on 11/30/2014

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I cannot tell you what a joy it was to work with Nicole for my 10/26/14 wedding at Gramercy Mansion. She is not only an accomplished makeup artist, but also a kind, warm person with an electrically creative personality whom I immediately loved upon sitting in her makeup chair. She, along with Mindy Whalen, created a beautiful, timeless look for my wedding that I am still getting compliments on weeks after my event!! She traveled to the Gramercy to help my bridesmaids and I get ready and kept things light and fun for all! She created an individual look for each bridesmaid that was unique to their personality and complimented their hairstyles, dresses, etc., perfectly. Everyone looked stunning!

I would 100% recommend Nicole to any bride looking to work with a wonderfully creative and talented vendor!

Lauren Sent on 10/13/2014

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I absolutely loved having Nicole Palermo as the makeup artist for my wedding, she was such a joy to work with and her makeup artistry is beautiful! She is a complete sweetheart, she was responsive, professional, and listened to me and my vision for my wedding makeup. She was one of the first vendors I booked while planning my wedding and I am so glad I did. I would recommend Nicole 1,000 times over. Thank you so much for making me and my girls the most beautiful versions of ourselves for my big day, it was a pleasure having you!

Rachel Sent on 10/04/2014

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Nicole was wonderful. She provided makeup services for my daughter's engagement shoot, and then for the mother of the bride, two bridesmaids, and herself for the wedding day. Everyone looked amazing, especially the bride. I was concerned about the false eyelashes, as I have an eye condition. But she used the individual lashes, which went on easily, stayed on all day, and did not bother my eyes at all.
She came to our hotel suite the morning of the wedding with everything she needed to make us all lovely. Highly recommend Nicole. :)

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Nicole Palermo was fantastic to work with. Not only is she an amazing make up artist, but she is also extremely kind and makes you feel like a princess. She did make up for me, my mom and sister, as well as some of the bridesmaids, and everyone looked perfect. She did a beautiful job!

Sharon Sent on 09/16/2014

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I would recommend Nicole Palermo to anyone looking for a makeup artist for their wedding, engagement pictures or any special event! She is incredibly talented, professional and has a sweet, upbeat disposition. She exemplifies the kind of person you want to work with on your wedding day because she chats with you as if you have been friends with her for years :) And she not only applied our makeup to make us look stunning, she made each person feel beautiful too! Thanks a million, Nicole, I will definitely recommend you in the future!

Colleen Sent on 07/11/2014

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If you want to look perfect on your wedding day then Nicole is your girl. When I decided to hire a makeup artist to do my wedding I was concerned I may look a little too over done but not the way Nicole does it. She enhances all your best features and even gives you compliments and words of encouragement while she does it. She helps you to relax the way a friend that has know you for years would do. Not only did she do a perfect job on my makeup but my bridesmaids looked gorgeous as well. Thank you Nicole you rock!

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Nicole is the absolute best there is when it comes to makeup! She makes you feel so gorgeous and comfortable. She is the nicest person ever and she knows what she is doing. All of my bridesmaids kept saying how easy she was to work with and she makes you feel so at ease, which is key on such a high nerves day! Everyone at the wedding complimented our makeup and it stayed the entire time. She was so open to any changes I suggested and her work is reasonable for how outstanding she is! When it comes to makeup, there is absolutely no competition. Nicole is your girl!

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I cannot say enough good things about Nicole Palermo. She was recommended to me by a friend whose makeup looked phenomenal on her own wedding day, and I never looked back... From our first email contact to my trial, Nicole was professional, sweet, personable, attentive, and funny. She is full of ideas and suggestions, but she is open to your concerns and your ideas as well. She cares about her clients; she listens to them and is able to conveytheir personalities and style through her work. On my wedding day, she came to the house we were getting ready at and got right to work, all the while keeping things light and fun! She took time to talk to my parents, my friends, my mother-in-law, my sister, and we all had such a wonderful morning together. We all felt like we'd known her for YEARS. I love the way I looked on my wedding day. I felt beautiful inside and out, and so did all of my family and bridesmaids who had their makeup done by Nicole. Everyone looked stunning. This is a talented vendor, but what's more, she is a kind and good person, and the brides who have the chance to work with Nicole are fortunate indeed.

Lindsay Sent on 06/01/2014

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I first heard about Nicole at a baby shower. A guest who had recently been married was gushing about her makeup artist, and then two other guests - one of her bridesmaids, and another who had her makeup done by Nicole for a different wedding - chimed in with how much they loved working with Nicole. The next day, I reached out to Nicole, and now I can add my gushing to the list! Nicole was always responsive, and her bubbly energy and attitude are contagious and exactly what the stressed out bride ordered. She also recommended my hair stylist, whom I adored. I LOVED my makeup on my wedding day, and I received numerous compliments on it. My bridesmaids and I looked like our ourselves, just our most beautiful selves, and Nicole even made my mother, who was convinced a makeup artist would make her look like a clown, look and feel gorgeous. Nicole came to my home the morning of the wedding, and she worked extremely fast for the quality of the work she did. And my makeup did not budge, despite some happy tears throughout the day. Thank you, Nicole! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Happily Ever After LLC for your wedding.

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Words could never fully describe how much I love Nicole. She is a fantastic Make-Up artist and an even more fantastic person. My girls looked wonderful and I almost cried when I had to take my make-up off at the end of the day.

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Nicole was a pleasure to work with. I was looking for someone who could travel to my location for a reasonable price and provide great service and she was just that. She did a great job taking the ideas I had for my wedding makeup and coming up with something that worked for me. I would highly recommend Nicole, she worked quickly, did beautiful work, and was a fun addition to my wedding day.

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I absolutely loved working with Nicole, not only was her make-up artistry just outstanding, as I looked so amazing on my day, but she made you feel like you were one of her closet friends. She is just the most warm-harted person I've ever met and it was a real pleasure to sit in her chair. Lastly, she was went above and beyond in every way, I couldn't have asked for more.

Cait Sent on 01/24/2014

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Nicole is AMAZING! I first met her on my sister-in-law's wedding day when she did the bridal party's makeup. Not only was she sweet, but she listened to my requests and executed them flawlessly. Because she did such a great job (at an affordable price!), I booked her for my wedding. At my consultation, she talked through the look I wanted for my day (both my makeup and the overall event), and it was clear she understood my vision when she gave me the beautiful, old Hollywood glamour I asked for. She managed to do my entire bridal party (9 women), myself, and my mother in 5.5 hours. My friends and family LOVED their make up, as did I and everyone received tons of compliments. Nicole was a pleasure to work with and never lost her cool despite the craziness of the day - I HIGHLY recommend using her!

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Nicole was AMAZING!!! If you've read any of my other reviews, you know that I planned and booked many of my vendors long distance. I did the same with Nicole, and I am so thankful that I did. From the moment that I met her for my trial, I knew I was in the best hands out there. She is so bubbly and fun!! It was so much fun having her do our makeup on my wedding day, we couldn't stop laughing and enjoying ourselves. We looked so beautiful, I keep looking at photos and can't believe we looked that radiant! Very reasonably priced, especially when you compare to other artists out there. But the two main reasons you should pick Nicole are 1) she is such an awesome, caring person and 2) her work is AMAZING, I keep using that word, but really.. just wow. My girls and I may have to use her for a girls' night out sometime ;-) Thanks again, Nicole, I felt beautiful inside and out!!

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I could not be happier with the work that Nicole did for me and my girls. She made all of us look absolutely gorgeous! I really felt beautiful for my big day. The overall experience with her was awesome. With her personality and great energy, we all felt like we were hanging out with one of our best friends. I would definitely recommend Nicole. Her prices are unbeatable and she will exceed your expectations!

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Nicole is a very talented makeup artist! She is very professional and such a sweet person that you just can’t go wrong with choosing her. Nicole planned to be at my house the morning of my wedding but two days before the big day, Maryland was hit with the derecho storm that knocked out power across the state..including my house. At the last minute we had to move the location further away for makeup…Nicole was so understanding of the change and was at the new location bright and early with a smile on her face =)

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I had Nicole do my makeup after having her do mine for a friend's wedding. I hired her to do mine and my bridal party for my wedding. I have also had a "girls night" party that I hosted and Nicole came to do our makeup and give us tips on how it's done. She is truly amazing. There's nothing that she can't do and she listens to exactly what you want. She also knows what looks great on who, and what the current trends are. She is upbeat and personal and I am so glad to have found her through a referral. I'll never go anywhere else to have my makeup done.

Stephanie Sent on 12/09/2013

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Nicole Palermo was wonderful to work with! She customized my make up and got the look I was going for right away. She is incredibly talented and fun to have hang out with you on your wedding day, let alone make you look beautiful! I would recommend her 110%!

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Nicole is a true artist, and she clearly loves what she does. She has a fantastic personality, and she exudes warmth and positive energy, which is what all brides truly need on their special day. She made me and my three bridesmaids feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful on my wedding day. I highly recommend doing the makeup trial beforehand--it gave me a chance to try out some different ideas as well as photograph the finished look to get a sense of how the wedding pictures would look. I not only feel that I had a wonderful makeup artist for my wedding, but I feel that I made a new friend in the process. Nicole's services are truly worth every penny.

Lauren Sent on 12/06/2013

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Nicole and her assistant did an absolute amazing job!! The make-up she used, stayed on the entire evening, and the cost was unbeatable. I liked how she made the bride stand out more from everyone else. She was easy to get a hold of, and very reliable. I will 100% use her for any upcoming events or functions. Job well done!!

Laura Sent on 12/05/2013

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Nicole is amazing! She is super sweet, patient, and very professional. She made all of us look and feel beautiful. I am incredibly happy with the timeless look she created! I highly recommend Nicole!!

Stephanie Sent on 12/05/2013

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OMG……I can not place into words how amazing Nicole is! I had 9 girls to get ready with hair and makeup and Nicole did it flawlessly!! Everyone was simply beautiful……and her bubbly, energetic personality made the whole experience just so much more fun!!!! Every girl wants to feel glamorous on their wedding day…..she definitely exceeded my expectations!! My makeup did not budge for 8 + hours and was simply AMAZING!

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Nicole and her team were so wonderful to work with for our wedding. My mom is very picky about her makeup so she went with me for the makeup trial. Even she was impressed by how great Nicole was at listening to what we were looking for in our makeup and making it come alive, and look even better than expected!! On the day our our wedding, Nicole and her team arrived a few minutes before they were expected and brought everything needed to get myself, the wedding party, and the females of honor (grandmas, moms, etc) ready for the big event. Everyone was very impressed with how wonderful their makeup looked. Nicole even went above and beyond for me. Two weeks before the wedding, I learned that my hair stylist would be unable to do our hair. I freaked out!!! I contacted Nicole and she gave me three or four of her colleagues to contact. The second contact was available and got me in for a trial immediately. She ended up doing better job than the hair stylist I was anticipating using. Nicole saved the day!! Beyond her amazing talents as a makeup artist, you will find Nicole to be incredibly personable, very sweet, and a calming presence on your wedding day. You can't go wrong choosing her!

Christina Sent on 05/29/2013

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You cannot go wrong hiring Nicole as your makeup artist! Not only is she EXTREMELY talented, but her bubbly personality and positive energy made the morning of the wedding so pleasant! I couldn't get over how gorgeous my makeup was and kept looking at myself in the mirror as well as my bridesmaids, flower girl, and mother :) We all looked like ourselves, just the glammed up version of ourselves. I really felt like a million bucks on my wedding day, thanks to Nicole!

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I used Nicole for my March 16, 2013 wedding.

I began researching makeup for my wedding the moment I got engaged. Nicole had such fabulous reviews online so I booked her right away. Boy, am I glad I did!!!

I had my makeup trial a few weeks before my wedding and Nicole and I just clicked! We had so much fun together! My bridal party consisted of 8 bridesmaids, 1 flower girl, myself, and the Mother of the Groom. Nicole was able to get everyone done from 7:30am-12:00pm. I don't know how she did it because everyone looked like Nicole had worked with them for at least an hour each! Me and my girls all loved Nicole and we felt so comfortable with her! I got so many compliments on my makeup throughout that entire day!

10000000000000% use Nicole for your wedding! You will not regret it! Thank you Nicole!!

Marci Sent on 01/05/2013

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The services that Nicole provided me on my big day were SUPERB!!! She is top notch! If I could give her 100 stars I would. Anyone looking for a makeup artist that is not only professional and top notch, not to mention the sweetest person you ever want to meet, Nicole is the one for you.

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I booked Nicole to do mine and my bridesmaids makeup for my wedding and I was very pleased with the results. Nicole did an incredible job on everyone's makeup, and I could not believe how gorgeous everyone looked. Talk about hot bridesmaids! In addition to being very sweet and bubbly, Nicole is a consummate professional. One of the bridesmaids wanted her makeup changed a little bit, and Nicole worked with her to make sure she was happy with her final look. Nicole was an absolute pleasure to work with, and I found her prices to be very reasonable. I would definitely recommend her to any bride looking for an awesome makeup artist!

Megan Sent on 07/23/2012

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Nicole Palermo was wonderful to work with! Everyone was a little nervous about getting their make-up done for the wedding. All the girls were so happy with how they looked and no one was over-done. Nicole's service was personal, professional and enjoyable! Thank you Nicole for helping to make our daughters wedding day so special, she looked gorgeous!!!!

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Nicole is magical:) she is amazing! I never let anyone do my make up and I am so glad I let her! She drove 2 hours to do our make up, she includes a trial and is worth every penny! She is bubbly and makes the day of your wedding fun and stressfree!! I loved her!

Mary Sent on 07/12/2012

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Nicole was the makeup artist at my sister's wedding and, after she did my makeup, my then-boyfriend-now-husband could not take his eyes off me all night! It really wasn't much of a question who would do my makeup for my wedding.
For my wedding, Nicole made me feel absolutely beautiful. We came up with a theme together at the trial ("old holleywood glam") that fit with my dress and brought out my best features. The makeup lasted all night - even through dancing somehow.
I cannot recommend her enough!

Robin Sent on 07/11/2012

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I absolutely LOVED my makeup!!! I felt gorgous and have never received so many compliments in my life! I wish I could have Nicole do it for me every day. She is simply fabulous and knows exactly what she's doing. My bridesmaids looked beautiful too and didn't have to alter it at all to fit their style, she did exactly what they wanted.

Carly Sent on 06/10/2012

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Nicole literally saved me. Her makeup was FLAWLESS and my girls and I looked amazing. She did eight faces in under three hours and we all looked incredible. One of my bridesmaids even considered asking her to come out of state to do her makeup for her wedding (three weeks after mine). All our lashes were included, and she gave us all looks we loved. She was so helpful and bent over backwards helping me find a new hairdresser just two weeks before my wedding. I really can't say enough good things about Nicole, and everyone said how amazing my makeup looked. I wish she could do my face every day! If I could recommend one vendor, it would be Nicole.

Kotoe Sent on 05/20/2012

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Nicole is awesome. She did a great job on 2 moms, bridesmaids and me. Even though my mom doesn't speak any English, Nicole made my mom feel very comfortable during the make-up. Everyone was very happy with their make-up. I, especially thank Nicole for doing such a wonderful job on my face. I cried a lot night before and my eyes were very puffy that morning. Nicole told me to put frozen pea bag on my eyes as soon as she came in. I was the last one to get make-up done. I thought my eyes were still puffy but after whatever Nicole did, my eyes were back to normal or even better. During the make-up she told me some stories. I don't remember exactly.... but she made me feel so much better about the whole thing went wrong during the rehearsal. I am so glad that I hired her. Not only she has a great skill as a make-up artist but also the great personality to make the brides happy.

Sandi Sent on 05/09/2012

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Nicole Palermo is an amazing makeup artist!! I am so happy that I hired Nicole to do makeup for myself and my entire wedding party on the day of my wedding. We had such a great time and she really made my wedding day so enjoyable. I can't thank her enough and encourage all other Baltimore brides to hire Nicole Palermo!

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