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Makeup by Mimi Tran

Makeup by Mimi Tran

Washington, DC
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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    Leah P. Sent on 03/06/2024
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    Simply the best!

    I don't think I can say enough good things about Mimi - she is truly the BEST. Mimi did my makeup and makeup for most of my bridal party (including mother of the groom + bride) for our wedding this past February. She came highly recommended by several family members who had worked with her before, and she 100% lived up to her reputation. She was extremely professional, and it is so clear that she knows what she's doing. I had done a trial run with Mimi prior to the wedding day, and it was so incredible to work with a makeup artist who truly listened to what I wanted. As someone who doesn't wear too much makeup on a regular basis, I was worried that my makeup on my wedding day wouldn't feel like me, or that my makeup artist would push things on me that I didn't quite want - and none of that was ever a problem with Mimi! I was so confident in Mimi after our trial that I don't think I even said a word to her about what I wanted on the actual wedding day - it was one of the only moments where I felt I could sit down and truly hand the reins over to someone else with complete trust. She's also very flexible - I asked her to take on a few additional bridesmaids at the last minute and she didn't flinch. Mimi brought an assistant with her who was just as professional and talented in her work, and both ladies made the 'getting-ready' portion of the day feel simple. Its truly rare to see an entire bridal party happy with their makeup, but the other ladies couldn't stop raving about them too! I'm so grateful to Mimi, and truly would recommend her to any and every bride - completely worth every penny!

    Makeup by Mimi Tran's reply:

    Leah! Thank you so much for kind words! Means so much to know you entrusted in myself and my artist. It was such a pleasure to be with you all that morning and we are grateful to be part of your love story. Wish you all the best to you and hubby!
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    Taylor G. Sent on 03/18/2024
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    Mimi is the best!!

    Mimi and her team were a joy to work with from start to finish. They made the entire process seamless and fun and their responsiveness and professionalism were 10/10 as well.

    Makeup by Mimi Tran's reply:

    Aw you Taylor for taking the time to review us with such kind words! It was such a pleasure for spend the morning with you and your party! You and your party looking stunning. Wishing you and hubby beyond lifelong happiness! 🩷
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    Samara Sent on 11/24/2023
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    So Talented!

    After being a part of a friend’s wedding, I made having a professional hair and make-up team a big priority for my wedding. I wanted a make-up artist who had experience with working with Asian skin tone and features. Through her Instagram profile, I saw that she had this experience and had done beautiful work with diverse women that knew she had to be a part of my team. Mimi and Paula, who had done my hair, were on-time and very professional. We didn’t feel rushed at all, and my wedding party - including my mom and mother-in-law - was very much impressed by their work. I felt confident and beautiful on my wedding day, and my wedding photos have come out how I wanted them to be. I’ve been told that I looked like a cover model! I highly recommend Mimi and Paula for events!

    Makeup by Mimi Tran's reply:

    Aw thank you so much Samara for taking the time to review us with such kind words! Thank you for having us! It was such a pleasure for spend the morning with you and your family! You definitely looked like a super model for a bridal magazine. Can’t wait to see the rest of the photos! Wishing you and hubby beyond lifelong happiness!
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    Leah C. Sent on 12/05/2023
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    Best experience ever

    So happy I chose Mimi to do my makeup for my engagement photos and wedding day. She is top tier and made me feel like a princess on my wedding day. I highly recommend Mimi for all your make up needs

    Makeup by Mimi Tran's reply:

    Aw thank you Leah for taking the time to review us with such kind words! Thank you for having us! It was such a pleasure for spend the morning with you and your family! You definitely looked stunning. Wishing you and hubby beyond lifelong happiness!
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    Mary J. Sent on 12/16/2023
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    Mimi is the BEST!

    Mimi did my bridesmaids, my mom’s, my mother-in-law and my makeup for my wedding in June. My everyday makeup is light, so it was very important to me that I looked like myself on my wedding day and Mimi nailed the natural, but enough makeup for your wedding day look. Everyone looked and felt amazing after having their makeup done by Mimi and her team. My bridesmaids said it was the best wedding makeup they’ve ever had! Mimi also has the most calming presence and so does her team. We never felt rushed and it made the whole morning feel fun and calm. I would highly highly recommend Mimi to all brides!!!

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    Aww thank you Mary for taking the time to review us with such kind words! It was such a pleasure for spend the morning with you and your party! You and your party looking stunning. Wishing you and hubby beyond lifelong happiness!
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    Julia H. Sent on 12/05/2023
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    Felt and looked my best!

    Stop whatever you are doing and book Mimi for your makeup! Working with Mimi is the dream! She created my perfect bridal makeup look. Not only is she the best makeup artist, but she is also the best hype girl and biggest cheerleader. She works with your features and style to create a look that is personal to you. I can’t imagine working with anyone else! She is top notch and I can’t recommend her enough!

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    Aww thank you Julia for taking the time to review us with such kind words! It was such a pleasure for spend the morning with you and your squad! You and your party looking stunning. Wishing you and hubby beyond lifelong happiness!
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    Caroline S. Sent on 12/05/2023
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    So reliable and talented - consistent work!

    Mimi is amazing! The most talented makeup artist. My family and I have been using her for years because of how well she does at making everything look so simple and natural - exactly the vibe we always want. I used her team for my wedding and we will continue to use them for many life milestones/years ahead!

    Makeup by Mimi Tran's reply:

    Aw thank you Caroline for taking the time do a review and your kind words! Thank you so much for having me. You have a beautiful family and I am so grateful to be part of the stunning wedding celebrations! Wishing you and hubby beyond lifelong happiness!
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    Alana Sent on 10/04/2022
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    Mimi was amazing!!

    Mimi and her assistant were wonderful to work with! I worked with Mimi years ago so I knew who to go to for my wedding. Sharon and I were extremely happy with their services! A week before the wedding my now wife got an injury to her face and Mimi made sure it wouldn’t show in the pictures. She is wonderful to work with, a very calming presence and very professional. We felt beautiful all day and it made our day so magical! Thank you so much!! Would recommend to anyone for any event!

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    Thank you Alana and Sharon for your kind words! You both looked stunning! We loved being part of your wedding journey. Thank you for having us. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!
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    Emily K. Sent on 06/13/2022
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    Beautiful!

    Mimi made me feel beautiful and all my friends and family looked gorgeous. She stuck with me through multiple trials and wedding dates and did an amazing job.

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    Thank you Emily for your kind words! You looked stunning! We loved being part of your wedding journey. Thank you for having us. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!
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    Martyna L. Sent on 02/19/2023
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    Amazing wedding experience!!

    Amazing wedding experience! Made the overall process very simple and straightforward, very accommodating in scheduling the trial, working around my schedule, and of course, I LOVED my wedding day look. Mimi uses the best products and truly makes you feel beautiful!!
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    Laura K. Sent on 05/10/2022
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    Incredible!

    Mimi is incredibly talented!! She made our entire 10-person wedding party look absolutely stunning in just a few hours. Could not recommend her more highly.

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    Thank you Laura for your kind words! You looked stunning! We loved being part of your wedding journey. Thank you for having us. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!
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    Sasha W. Sent on 11/11/2022
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    Overall excellent

    Long comment short - Never looked better.

    I was truly lucky to work with Mimi. Besides amazing skill she’s she kindest, most professional and pleasant to be around lady ever. Thank you and hope
    To work with you again and again.

    Makeup by Mimi Tran's reply:

    Thank you Sasha for your kind words! You looked stunning! We loved being part of your wedding journey. Thank you for having me. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!
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    Elizabeth Sent on 06/22/2023
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    Makeup lasted all day!

    Mimi was a delight to work with. We had a consult beforehand and I had a couple tweaks I wanted to make for the big day and Mimi happily worked with me to make sure my makeup was on point. She helped me achieve the look I wanted for my big day. I have oily skin and wanted to make sure the makeup would stay all day and she worked her magic. My mom and MIL also got their makeup done by Mimi and they looked great!

    Makeup by Mimi Tran's reply:

    Thank you so much Liz for taking the time to write such kind words! It was such a pleasure to be with you all and I’m grateful to be part of your special day. Wishing you and hubby a lifetime (and more) of happiness and love. 💗
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    Kelsey G. Sent on 11/09/2021
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    Mimi and her team saved my wedding

    I had an unfortunate situation with a hair/makeup artist who left me—and my entire wedding party of 9 women—high and dry 8 weeks before my wedding day. I reached out to Mimi, as she had done the makeup for my bridesmaid's wedding several months prior. While Mimi was not available for the day, Bbee (her team member) was! I went for my trial at Bbee's apartment in Arlington on a Sunday morning. I had been planning an out-of-state wedding between NC and VA, and it was very tricky to schedule trials, because I work during the week and would have to drive to VA. Mimi and Bbee were very flexible in scheduling a weekend trial to accommodate this, which was hugely convenient for me. Bbee did incredible work on the trial and was very responsive to several small tweaks I made! The trial makeup stayed ALL day and I left feeling very confident I was in good hands for the wedding day.

    Even though Mimi did not do my makeup on the day, she was very involved throughout the process. I ordered some Chanel items through Mimi for touchups (loose powder, concealer, lipstick, and lip liner)—all excellent quality that I will be able to use long after my wedding day was over. Mimi scheduled a FaceTime tutorial to walk me through how to do the touch-ups. Shortly after my trial, I changed my mind and wanted a slightly darker lip color; Mimi promptly sent over some photos of color samples, so I could choose. Finally, I had some trouble with pore sinkage with the original primer combination (I have oily skin)—Mimi worked very closely with Bbee to formulate a better combination of primer and finishing spray/powder.

    On my wedding day, my makeup looked absolutely flawless. My wedding party, too! My mom looked the most beautiful she has every looked. Would recommend Mimi and Bbee to anyone!

    Photo credit: Jen Harvey Photography

    Makeup by Mimi Tran's reply:

    Aw thank you much Kelsey for your kind review!! We are so happy you were able to save the day and loved your makeup! You look stunning! Wishing you and your hubby a life time of happiness!
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    Britt G. Sent on 10/20/2021
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    Believe the Photos!

    I found Mimi in somewhat of a panic after my original makeup vendor was a nightmare to work with during COVID delays and I decided to go a different direction. I am SO glad that experience led me to Mimi. She was incredibly responsive and listened to the look I was going for. I never wear makeup, and I was nervous I wouldn't look like myself during my wedding. Mimi was somehow able to make me look "done up" yet like myself for my big day. My mom and I both did trials with Mimi and were totally satisfied after. On the day of, Mimi and her assistant were stress-free and easy to work with. Mimi even helped me put my veil on after my hair vendor forgot and left the hotel! Choose Mimi for your wedding makeup and you won't regret it.

    Makeup by Mimi Tran's reply:

    Aw thank you Britt for the kind words! We were so grateful to be part of your special day and getting to spend it with your mom and your party. Wishing you and hubby and lifetime of love, happiness, and peace.
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    Susan L. Sent on 05/05/2022
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    So lucky Mimi did my wedding make up

    After a long search on all platforms, I found Mimi through Instagram hashtags. When I met her for my trial, she was attentive, professional, very easy to talk to, and positive. Her work is beautiful and doesn’t compare. I knew I wanted her to do my make up. She listened to all of my requests and the make up lasted all day and night. She even fit in my MOH, which was not discussed originally. I’m honored Mimi was the one to do my wedding day make up. She’s a delightful person and I can’t wait to learn how to do my make up from her.

    Makeup by Mimi Tran's reply:

    Thank you Susan for your kind words! You looked stunning! We loved being part of your wedding journey. Thank you for having us. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and look forward to seeing you for your next glam event!
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    Holly Sent on 08/14/2021
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    Magnificent & Marvelous Mimi

    If you are reading this, read it slow. I have had my makeup done SO many times but NEVER. NEVER. NEVERR in my life have I felt as beautiful as I did when Mimi did my makeup. She is incredible.
    She is insanely talented.
    She is kind and tender hearted.
    She is skilled and a true artist.

    I HIGHLY recommend her.
    She cares deeply for the women she works with and is a hard worker who is dedicated to details. Not to mention she’s just a sweet person in general. She helps keep you relaxed... you need this. Weddings are hectic !!!!

    She works HARD to give you want you’ve envisioned for your special day.

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    Thanks Mimi!

    Makeup by Mimi Tran's reply:

    Thank you so much Holly for your super kind words! I feel very grateful that I was able to meet you and able to make you feel and look your best. Wishing you and hubby an eternity of love & happiness. 💗
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    Jennyo Sent on 08/17/2021
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    The best makeup artist hands down

    Mimi was so fantastic! I didn’t really know what I wanted in terms of makeup, but she was able to find the perfect look for me. I felt like a queen! She has a very calm demeanor which is so helpful on a day full of nerves. Book her ASAP!

    Makeup by Mimi Tran's reply:

    Aw thank you Jenny for the kind words! We were so grateful to be part of your special day and getting to spend it with you and your party. Wishing you and hubby and lifetime of love, happiness, and peace.
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    Hannah Sent on 06/09/2021
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    Mimi is the best!

    I am so happy I got to work with Mimi for my wedding makeup. I don't wear a lot of makeup normally, and wanted to look like myself. Mimi immediately understood my vision and gave me an overall look that I felt like myself in, but better. She is really easy going and fun to talk to, and has a really calming demeanor as well. All of her Chanel products are amazing quality, and she absolutely knows what she was doing. My makeup stayed on all night, even in the June heat. Would highly recommend!

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    THANK YOU so much Hannah for your kind words! I’m so grateful I got to be part of your beautiful intimate wedding! Wishing you and hubby a lifetime of bliss!!
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    Sarah C. Sent on 08/16/2021
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    The best makeup artist in DMV

    Mimi was amazing. She was communicative and very professional. She offers a makeup trial and she nailed the exact look I was going for. I didn’t think it could get better, but she did an even more amazing job the day of my wedding! She followed my timeline and had me and all of my girls ready before the ceremony. The airbrushing was extremely flattering and anyone on the fence about getting it should definitely get it. Like literally my makeup lasted until the following night when I finally took it off. That’s how great the makeup held! And I was in the rain for my wedding. I would recommend her 10 times over!!!

    Makeup by Mimi Tran's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind review! I had no idea you wore you makeup until the next day! I know you get your makeup done often being a professional model and we are so grateful you choose us to be your makeup team for your special day. Much love, happiness, and blessings to you and your hubby!
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    Alexandra L. Sent on 08/31/2021
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    Highly Recommend Mimi!

    Mimi was able to do the makeup for my wedding with relatively short notice. She was extremely attentive to what I wanted and did an absolutely beautiful job with my makeup, and with all of my bridesmaids' makeup! She is very professional, gentle, and uses high-quality products. I can't recommend her enough!

    Makeup by Mimi Tran's reply:

    Aw thank you Alexandra for ypur kind words! We were so grateful to be part of your special day and getting to spend it with you and your party. Wishing you and your hubby and lifetime of love, happiness, and peace.
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    Jane K. Sent on 05/18/2021
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    Mimi is the best!

    Mimi did an absolutely fantastic job with my makeup for my wedding, as well as my bridesmaids' makeup! We all had different looks, but all felt comfortable and looked great. I rarely wear makeup and so even with my vague idea of what I wanted, Mimi was able to execute it and create the perfect look for me!

    All of us got many compliments from guests at the wedding stating how the makeup looked so natural and enhanced our look. I loved working with Mimi and would definitely try to book her again for any future makeup needs! My maid of honor is from out of town and said she wanted Mimi to move to where she lives so she could do her makeup all the time!

    Makeup by Mimi Tran's reply:

    THANK YOU so much Jane for your kind words! I’m so grateful I got to be part of your beautiful wedding! Wishing you and hubby a lifetime of bliss!!
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    Noushin Sent on 12/17/2021
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    I love my makeup

    I was looking for a natural looking makeup for my portrait photoshoot and I’m so happy I found Mimi. She really respect your taste. I guess she is the best for any type of makeup you are looking for. I’m so glad I found her and I will go back to her anytime I need a makeup artist.

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    Thank you Noushin for your kind words! You looked stunning! We loved being part of your wedding journey. Thank you for having us. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!
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    Caroline B. Sent on 01/28/2021
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    Highly recommend!

    Mimi did my makeup for our engagement shoot and she did a wonderful job! She also made me feel completely comfortable and safe by following covid protocols. Highly recommend!
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    Perfect in every way

    Professional, perfect, and listened to exactly what I wanted. Mimi delivers !!
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