Hillary Fay Freelance MUA Reviews
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Emily R. Sent on 11/04/2023The best beauty team!!
Hillary and Ashley did an absolutely phenomenal job for our wedding!! They are both extremely talented and made everyone look and feel their best. They were such a joy to have and made the getting ready process fun and stress-free. Hillary is extremely professional and organized and promptly responds to emails making the planning process as smooth as possible. Her experience and attention to detail is outstanding. Truly the best beauty team!Hillary Fay Freelance MUA's reply:
Thank you so much Emily!!! It was our pleasure getting to glam you all up for the big day :) and great seeing you again! -
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Rachel H. Sent on 08/04/2023Hillary is the best!
Working with Hillary and Ashley was a fabulous decision for my wedding. Hillary is a true professional and was easy to work with from my initial inquiry through the wedding date. She was responsive and so incredibly helpful. Hillary and Ashley immediately put me at ease during my trial- they listened to my vision and created something even better than I imagined. My whole bridal party felt so comfortable with them on our wedding day. Everyone looked beautiful, but far more importantly, they made everyone FEEL confident and beautiful!Hillary Fay Freelance MUA's reply:
Thank you SO much for your kind words, Rachel! You and your group were so laid back & easy to work with. Truly our pleasure being a part of your day!!! XO -
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Hannah W. Sent on 10/24/2023Amazing to work with!
Hillary was amazing to work with! She was incredibly responsive right off the bat and throughout the entire process. She and her team are so organized and provided me with some great prep information before the big day. Neither myself nor my bridesmaids typically wear much makeup and Hillary made sure to make us feel as natural as possible. I was so happy with how my hair and makeup held up all day and all night. I would highly recommend Hillary and her team to anyone planning a Vermont wedding! -
Jenna D. Sent on 11/20/2022
SWFL’s newest / best!
SWFL look no further!!!! Hillary’s work is simply incredible. I was so impressed with her trial run, I hired her for my rehearsal dinner as well! She made us all look and feel so beautiful. My bridesmaids were in awe of her work. The process of booking, organizing, and planning was precise and simple, and if I needed anything she was there. Wedding day was breeze, and she nailed ever look given to her. She comes HIGHLY recommended out of Vermont and this snow bird artist has not seen the last of me for her services!Hillary Fay Freelance MUA's reply:
I was so happy to be a part of your day! From the rehearsal to the actual wedding morning; such a fun group to work with. Your photos couldn't have come out any better, either! WOW! -
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Kelly B. Sent on 03/08/2023
Professional and Prepared
Plain and simple, I do not wear makeup. Hillary created a beautiful and natural look that ensured I still looked like myself. The products she used felt great on my face and never felt like it was globbed on me. Hillary says the only reason she would ever miss a wedding was if she was dying. The night before my wedding, I got a text saying she was in the hospital and would not be able to do my makeup. Hillary had everything lined up and a back up plan in place. One of her team members, Makayla, would be filling in. Even in the hospital, Hillary was extremely professional and taking care of her things. Everything ran so smoothly and everyones make-up last all day, even in the rain! I cannot recommend Hillary and her team enough.Hillary Fay Freelance MUA's reply:
Kelly- thank you for the kind words! I was SO thankful to have you be so understanding in an emergency situation. Truly grateful to have amazing brides like you. You looked absolutely gorg!!! XO -
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Grace B. Sent on 11/06/2022Professional and talented MUA
Hillary is an incredible make-up artist. She is extremely talented and really listens to what her clients request. Neither myself nor my bridesmaids usually wear much makeup, and Hillary did an excellent job of making us all look gorgeous, but still like ourselves. She’s also incredibly organized- she has great prep materials for you to read and share with your bridesmaids and is extremely responsive to emails. She came highly recommended by my venue, and many of my other vendors who had worked weddings with her before also sung her praises. If you’re getting married in Vermont (or Florida!), hire Hillary as your MUA without a doubt.Hillary Fay Freelance MUA's reply:
Thank you so much, Grace! I had such a blast working with everyone that was a part of your day. The venue, details & your dress were all SO amazing!!! Xo Hillary -
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Saddie M. Sent on 10/06/2022The Absolute Best
Hillary was absolutely amazing to work with. She made myself and the seven others who got their makeup done on our wedding day feel like absolute queens. She is professional, sweet, proficient, and extremely talented. She answered all of my questions in a timely manner and never once made me feel like I was a bother. She was easy to coordinate with and was flexible with our shortened getting ready timeline. Hillary created the perfect look for me at our trial run, so I had no worries come wedding day. She checked in regularly and sent out a wonderful pre-wedding prep sheet. I would not put my trust in anyone else, Hillary truly is the best!Hillary Fay Freelance MUA's reply:
Saddie!!!! Thank you SO much for these kind words. It was my absolute pleasure working with you and your friends and family. I also love seeing all these photos! Your dress and the look came together so beautifully. XO -
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Debbie K. Sent on 09/14/2022Highly recommend Hillary!
Hillary was amazing to work with! I was coming from out of state and she was so helpful with setting up my trial a couple months before my wedding to accommodate when I was going to be there. Her communication was excellent, whenever I had a question she would get back to me within a day or two. Even when my hair trial got cancelled she was quick to provide other options and reassure me about everything, she even had the hair stylist come 30 minutes early on the day of my wedding to make sure I had enough time to make tweaks if I wanted. The prep sheets that she sent throughout the process were so helpful as well! The day of the wedding went so smoothly. Her and Ashley showed up and immediately set up and started on the girls that were ready. We never felt rushed and the room they were getting us all ready in was so calm and fun! My bridesmaids, mom, mother in law and grandmother all couldn't stop raving about their makeup. Everyone felt beautiful and taken care of. I would hire Hillary a million times over. I loved my makeup and it lasted all night with no issues. She even gave me a touch up kit that I didn't even need since the makeup stayed so well. I would recommend Hillary and her team to everyone!Hillary Fay Freelance MUA's reply:
Debbie!! Thank you so much for this thoughtful review. It was our pleasure to be a part of your special day! Your family was so incredibly kind and fun to work with, too! -
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Merrill C. Sent on 10/29/2022Hire Hillary Fay Studios!
- My wedding was a dream come true and my vendors played a large part in that. Makeup & Hair artists are particularly important because they’re the first ones you interact with on the big day and set the tone. First of all, Hillary & Ashley are cool and chill. Second, they really nailed everyone’s look - my girls felt absolutely beautiful inside and out. Third, they are experts and not afraid to give educated advice (listen to them!). Fourth, touch up kit! Hillary provided this for me (the bride) to touch up through the day. Side note - I usually have to reapply under eye concealer but Hillary worked magic and I didn’t need to on the day of. As for leading up to the wedding, Hillary’s communication is fantastic - she responded in a super timely manner (and I had a lot of questions leading up!) and I really valued her professional knowledge and experience. A big thank you to Hillary & Ashley!Hillary Fay Freelance MUA's reply:
We absolutely adored working with you and your wedding party, Merrill! The morning was SO much fun. So thrilled to hear how much you and everyone else loved their looks and styles. I hope you're enjoying the newly wed life!! XO -
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Jess G. Sent on 08/10/2022Everyone looked amazing and so beautiful!
Hillary came highly recommended by a few vendors I had hired and I'm so glad they did because Hillary and Ashley blew me away. Communication was amazing and Ashley on her team even helped me out with recommending hair extensions. Hillary has defiantly put a lot of work into being professional with her branding and processes and it shows how much she cares about her business. The trial went great and I felt amazing. I did a "choreographed" dance of sorts with my dad and we practiced the night of my trial and my hair did fall out. I told Hillary and the day of the wedding Ashley put extra bobby pins in and it was so solid that it took 30 minutes just to take my hair down. We also did hair for most of my bridesmaids and my mom and makeup for all my bridesmaids, my mom and grooms mom and grandmother. My grandmother originally said she didn't want makeup but when she saw how great everyone looked she asked Hillary to touch up her eyes and without question Hillary helped her out. Everyone is stunning on their own but Hillary did such a great job giving us such a natural look but enhanced our look in so many great ways. My sister in law even asked if they would travel to NJ for her wedding next summer. I also want to touch on how much thought Ashley put into my hair style. I wore my mom’s old veil and altered it and had this vision of it being held on the side of a big bun with some maple leaf pins (in honor of me being Canadian). Ashley not only looked at my hair inspiration photos but at my inspiration of the veil and created a hairstyle that worked great to pull it off it was beautiful and worked great for my hairs texture and coloring. Everything looked AMAZING and I cant recommend Hillary and her team enough!!
Hillary Fay Freelance MUA's reply:
Jess! Wow, what a fantastic review of your whole experience with us. I got all the chills and feels reading this over and over again. You AND your whole family/ friend group was so welcoming, warm, and kind. What a pleasure it was glamming you all up! XO -
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Abby G. Sent on 08/22/2022
Hillary is the best!
Hillary is the best of the best! She and her team made me feel so gorgeous on my wedding day. She was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout the planning process, asked questions and listened to what I was hoping for in my wedding look, and gave great guidance during my trial to make sure I felt gorgeous! On our wedding day, she was a great mix of friendly and efficient - we didn't feel rushed and she made us all feel so comfortable and beautiful! Hillary is such a joy to work with, I can't recommend her enough!Hillary Fay Freelance MUA's reply:
ABBY! Thank you so much for all of these kind words. Your inner beauty shined through so much :) it was such a pleasure working with you and all your loved ones. -
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Daniela C. Sent on 10/18/2021Hillary is BEYOND talented!
I could not have asked for a better experience with Hillary as my makeup artist! Right from the begining Hillary was responsive, helpful and helped me to determine what look I was going for on my wedding day. I was lucky to have Hillary do my makeup for both my engagement photos and for my wedding day and both times she did such an amazing and flawless job! All of my bridesmaids were thrilled with their makeup day of and Hillary made my mom look absolutely beautiful! She is so beyond talented and really knows hoe=w to highlight everyone's individual features. Truly she was my most responsive vendor and was always two steps ahead on planning, timelines and helpful tips. If you are considering working with Hillary for your wedding - do it! You will be so happy you did because she is AMAZING!Hillary Fay Freelance MUA's reply:
Aww thank you, Daniela! It was my absolute pleasure to be a part of your day. What a fabulous group of ladies you had! I hope the rest of your day was magical (by the photos it looks it!) -
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Kristina Sent on 03/02/2022A true gem!
Hillary is truly the most amazing, talented, and professional make up artist in Vermont (and beyond!). She did the makeup for myself and my bridal party at our wedding this past September. Ashley from her team did our hair and she was equally as amazing. All of the ladies in our party looked incredible, and our looks tied together so well. The morning of the wedding flowed so smoothly and they both brought great energy to the getting ready process! I was very impressed with Hillary's responsiveness and business sense leading up to the day. Our wedding was postponed an entire year and she was with us every step of the way. Seriously look no further for your wedding MUA -- you will be SO lucky to have Hillary on your vendor team!Hillary Fay Freelance MUA's reply:
Kristina,
YOU are the true gem! It was such a pleasure getting to work with you and your friends/ family. Your look came together SO beautifully- such a vision! I hope you're enjoying married life :) -
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Christin W. Sent on 08/22/2021Professional and Talented!
Hillary was great through every step of the process. From the first email inquiring if she was available for my wedding to the end Hillary was super quick/responsive and professional. She is very detailed and organized and is super helpful with any questions you may have. She is communicative and as your day draws nearer she gives you tips and guidelines for what you can do up to the day and what is expected day of. As far as doing my makeup along with my bridesmaids- She is super talented and we all felt beautiful and classy. 20/10 recommend. -
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Emily K. Sent on 07/15/2020The greatest mua ever!
Hillary is the best Makeup Artist around! She is so friendly, so knowledgable and so talented! I met her at her studio and truly got the royal treatment! My husband and friends were all blown away by how amazing she did! I am not naturally a huge makeup wearer but she was able to make me feel so confident and beautiful wearing it. I highly recommend her!!!Hillary Fay Freelance MUA's reply:
Thank you so much, Emily! It was truly so fun to work with you. I can't wait to see how all your photos came out! -
Nora L. Sent on 08/29/2021
So impressed!
Where do I begin?? To start, you should 100% book Hillary Fay Studios! Hillary is a total pro, easy to work with (though secretly VERY organized and on top of it), and fun to be around. I booked Hillary for both my rehearsal dinner and wedding makeup. For my wedding day look, she perfectly captured what I was looking for: a natural look that still felt and looked like me. And then, for the rehearsal dinner, Hillary created a beautiful and entirely different makeup style that complimented my rehearsal dinner dress (which had a pop of red and gold buttons). So not only would I recommend booking her for your wedding, but ahead of your rehearsal dinner as well!
Finally, I received so many compliments on my hair. It was a HUGE part of my wedding day look, so I’m thankful Nicole with Hillary Fay Studios knocked it out of the park!Hillary Fay Freelance MUA's reply:
Thank you so much for the kind words, Nora! You were an absolute pleasure to work with! Your day turned out so, SO beautifully and I'm so glad to have met you!! -
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Jessica Sent on 12/22/2019Thank you! Highly recommended.
I had found Hillary Fay while searching for makeup artists on Instagram for my wedding and followed her for a bit before deciding to book her and I am so glad I took the chance! I knew from following her posts that she took great pride in her work and I was not disappointed. Hillary is extremely responsive to emails and had great communication throughout the planning process. I had a trial with her before the wedding and she made sure to take time to explain the different products she was using and listened to the type of look that I was going for. She arrived early for our October wedding and helped make the morning run smoothly. She spent time with each person to listen to what they were looking for with their makeup for the day. Her work showed beautifully in photos and I truly could not have been happier with how everything turned out. I only wish she lived closer so I could have her do my makeup more often. Thank you for helping me feel beautiful on my wedding day Hillary Fay!Hillary Fay Freelance MUA's reply:
Thank you, Jessica! I absolutely loved every minute of working with you, and feel like you became a friend! Your group was amazing, your venue was stunning, and seeing your day come together was incredible :) -
Lauren Sent on 08/24/2019
Professional & so good at her job!
Hillary is professional and an incredible make-up artist! She was easy to work with throughout the year and made me feel at ease as someone who doesn't wear a ton of make-up. During the trial, she explained the process and took the time to understand what I was looking for. She was able to do make-up for 12 (!!) people on our wedding day, and everyone looked amazing! -
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