Pre-Dame Beauty Reviews
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Jessie Sent on 04/20/2026Perfect HAMU experience!
My partner and I had a fantastic experience with Pre-Dame Beauty! The hair and makeup trials were a highlight for Hilarie. She worked with Michael and Amy and it was so fun and helpful to meet them in advance to spend time refining her looks. She was quite indecisive, particularly about her hairstyle, and Michael and Stefanie were so patient and she ended up loving her final look!
On the day of our wedding, Michael, Amy, and Ayumi were amazing. They were punctual and made setting up the space stress-free. They were also super accommodating of everyone’s styling needs. Everyone looked and felt beautiful! I wanted a light touch and they listened and delivered exactly what I asked for, taking my concerns into account. Hilarie's makeup was glam but natural and hair was shiny and gorgeous...just how she wanted. And both hair and makeup stayed looking fresh all night!
Also - we love that they give everyone a lip gloss for touch ups! It’s such a nice touch. -
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Taylor Sent on 08/13/2024Upstate August Wedding
I could go on and and on and on singing praises about the Pre-Dame team. I worked with Stefanie, Allie, and Sofie. From the day of my trail, right to the moment I walked down the aisle, the women that I worked with made me feel beautiful, special, and cared for. The day wouldn't have been the same without them.
Sofie did hair for me and my girls. We all have different textures, lengths, and styles, but she made all of us shine. Her talent is crazy and all our styles lasted through a muggy August day. She tamed my extremely thick and unruly hair into the curls, and then updo, of my dreams!! Sofie stayed with me for the entire day and I REALLY did not want to let her go. Her calming presence and willingness to jump in and help whenever needed, while also making sure I didn't starve and that everyone's hair stayed on point, was life saving. Weddings are stressful, but Sofie really made me feel like I had someone in my corner. She is truly an angel!
Allie absolutely crushed it with all the girls' makeup. We are all so different, but everyone looked so crazy beautiful while still looking cohesive and, most importantly, like themselves. Allie was so gracious with everyone, collaborating with them to create the perfect look. My mom, in particular, was so nervous to have her makeup done for the firs time, but Allie eased her fears and made her look GLOWING. She couldn't have been happier, and that meant the world to me. I LOVED my trial look, but somehow with just a few tweaks, Allie made my day-of look even BETTER. She helped make me feel so beautiful and confident, which is huge when you're in front of a camera all day! Allie's sweet and lovely energy really helped cultivate that girlhood magic for a morning with my best friends that I'll remember forever.
Stefanie is a superhero. Her energy during my trail and throughout the planning process was unmatched! It's so abundantly clear how much she loves her job, and how passionate she about helping execute your vision, while being there to lend her expertise and a guiding hand if needed. One of my favorite experiences in my whole planning process was brainstorming the two looks we did for my wedding day. When I was overwhelmed with planning everything myself, Stefanie stepped in with the PERFECT day-of beauty schedule. Really, she went above and beyond and I am so grateful.
I think the length of this review speaks for itself lol (sorry!), but I would go with Pre-Dame again and again and again. I can't recommend them enough!
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Ariana Sent on 07/31/2024One Million Stars For Pre-Dame!
I cannot recommend Pre-Dame enough!
I had the honor of being their first international destination wedding but I wouldn't have known this if Stefanie hadn't told me. They handled the whole process so seamlessly and professionally and made me feel so at ease during all of the planning - even in the face of a possible impending hurricane (!), I got nothing but calmness + support from the Pre-Dame team.
Onto the event/services: AMY (MU) AND SOPHIE (H) ARE ABSOLUTE ROCKSTARS. I love them both so much, let me count the ways:
-They did a fantastic job on my hair and make-up for both my welcome dinner event and my ceremony/reception. We're talking 3 different hair styles and make-up that looked flawless even after a lot of sweaty dancing in humid weather :D
-They took all of my feedback seriously/made adjustments if I asked but also had their own vision so I felt like I could mostly just let them do their thing.
-They also did an amazing job on H+MU for my family. They fit in really well with our entire group and everyone loved chatting with them.
-They were incredibly kind, calm, and collected throughout all of the chaos - drivers who were late, schedule changes, last minute additions to the list of folks getting services. Nothing phased them.
-They went above and beyond to make my experience as stress-free and joyful as possible. They seemed genuinely happy/excited about all of the events and they always went the extra mile. I didn't have a traditional bridal party and I felt like Amy and Sophie stepped in to take care of me on the day - from checking that I had everything I needed before I left for the ceremony to fixing anything that looked remotely out of place (hair, make-up, veil, dress) to keeping me company (and out of the rain!) before I walked down the aisle. They stayed close (in a good way!) for touch-ups and they stayed late to give me a superb second look which I loved.
I really consider them an integral part of my wedding experience. They were more like good friends with exceptional skills than folks who were just there to do a job. If it's any indication: my photographer included a photo of me, Amy, and Sophie in the "family portraits" section of my wedding photos :D
THANK YOU SO MUCH AMY, SOPHIE, AND STEFANIE! -
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Jordan Sent on 07/23/2024Thank you Pre-Dame Beauty!
Stefanie and Ayumi were wonderful to work with! They made me feel like myself, but even better! I couldn't have asked for a better hair and makeup team, and everything turned out amazing! -
Lizzy Sent on 07/23/2024
10/10 Amazing!!
Stefanie and the whole Pre-Dame team are absolutely amazing to work with. Stef and Sophie made me look and feel so beautiful for my entire wedding weekend. They offered their expertise and suggestions, and mixed that with what each individual person wanted so that everyone felt and looked amazing. The whole team was punctual, professional, supportive, sooo nice and so fun. I am not someone who wears makeup or does my hair often, and Stef and Sophie made me feel so comfortable and take care of. They created 3 different looks for me, were available the entire day for touch ups, and even stayed until after our cocktail hour to change my hair look for the reception and touch up my makeup. I truly felt like I was hanging out with my best friends while they did our hair and makeup, which is so important on your wedding day. I can't recommend Pre-Dame Beauty enough for any event or wedding that you want to look like your most beautiful self for. There is no better choice, from the hair and makeup trial, to the wedding day, they are the absolute best around!! -
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Jaime Sent on 07/07/2024Best decision I made through wedding planning was booking Pre-Dame!
Booking Pre-Dame for my wedding was hands down the best decision I made throughout wedding planning!!! Having been scarred from bad HMU experiences where I didn't feel like myself, I was searching for a team who would deliver truly natural hair and makeup to make me feel like a slightly enhanced and glowier version of myself :) Pre-dame delivered just that. Allie and Michael were both incredibly talented and made me feel so at ease on my big day. Having them stay for touch-ups was a great decision - it was 90 and humid on our wedding day and Allie + Michael followed us around during photos for touch ups to make sure I was looking my best throughout photos and into the ceremony! I don't know what I would have done without them. Stefanie was also SUCH a pleasure to work with - she felt like a friend and offered really great advice throughout the process. Do yourself a favor and book Pre-Dame!!! -
Tiana Sent on 07/01/2024
Perfect Experience with Predame Beauty!
I cannot recommend Predame Beauty enough for wedding day hair and makeup!
From beginning to end, my experience was amazing. Stefanie, the owner, was super communicative, clear on costs, and quick to get me quotes. My trial day was a blast; they followed my inspiration and worked with me to prep and plan my look perfectly.
On the day of the wedding, Allie, my makeup artist, and Sophie, my hair artist, (the same girls who covered my trial) arrived on time and efficiently got through everyone while staying on schedule and executing their looks flawlessly. Allie did a fantastic job with makeup that was light and enhanced my natural beauty without changing my appearance. Sophie managed to keep everyone's hair perfect despite the heat and humidity, giving me an amazing hairstyle down and up for my second look!
Stefanie made the overall planning effortless by building a perfect schedule to ensure everyone was covered and accounted for. Allie worked her magic on guests of all ages and skin textures, making everyone's makeup flawless and leaving them glowing. Sophie’s skill in keeping hair intact under challenging conditions was truly impressive as well!
Allie and Sophie were super sweet and a pleasure to work with, even following me around for photos to ensure I stayed looking great all day long. I would recommend Predame Beauty to everyone and anyone for their special day! -
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Kelly Sent on 06/21/2024Pre-Dame is the absolute BEST!!!
Stefanie, the owner, is so wonderful and works hard to make sure you feel your absolute best on your wedding day! She is truly a dream to have on your wedding team! The artists at Pre-Dame are all INCREDIBLY TALENTED and kind—Each and every one! Sandy, Ava, Allie, and Sophie did hair & makeup for the moms, my bridal party, and me on my wedding day. Everyone felt absolutely beautiful and truly looked so stunning! We were all obsessed! One thing I didn’t want to stress about on my wedding day was how I looked, and the Pre-Dame team made it so I didn’t have to worry at all. Sandy & Ava stayed with me until after my ceremony (Day of Beauty service) and it was SO WORTH IT to have them stay! I was crying so much throughout my ceremony that I actually had snot come out of my nose in front of everyone, haha! Sandy somehow made my makeup look flawless through it all (HOW?!) and Ava made sure my bangs and hair were doing their thing and touched it up beautifully when it needed a refresh! They also were just so fun to hang out with! I seriously can’t say enough wonderful things about this team. I love Pre-Dame so much—Thank you!!! -
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Calle Sent on 06/11/2024
X & O to Allie & Michael!
I could not be happier that I had Pre-Dame Beauty as my wedding day glam team. Stefanie made the planning process a breeze, and the clear and engaging intake forms made it clear that Pre-Dame was a group of experts. I so enjoyed getting to see the studio and meet my artists Allie and Michael, as well as Stefanie, during my trial. My mother and Mother in Law also did trials different days, which wound up being well worth the investment as they made tweaks that really paid off on wedding day. On wedding day, Allie and Michael were kind, talkative, and kept us calm and on task. They were so complimentary of everything--from our energy to our music and my dress--and just a really welcome presence in the bridal suite. They did a spectacular job on the hair and makeup, everyone was bulletproof the entire day!! Thank you, Pre-Dame Beauty team! -
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Darrin Sent on 05/15/2024Amazing experience with pre-dame for BK wedding
I had an amazing experience with pre-dame, specifically Sophie and Sandy, who did H&MU for my wedding in Brooklyn. They perfectly achieved the natural/editorial vibe I was looking for. Besides being obsessed with my hair and makeup (which they did for both rehearsal dinner and wedding), they are just super enjoyable and fun to spend the day with. Can't recommend pre-dame enough!! -
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Samantha Sent on 01/30/2024Pre-Dame made hair and makeup booking seamless
Working with Stefanie and my day of hair and MUA was so simple and smooth. I was able to go into the new studio space for a trial and Stefanie, Amy, and Anna were able to collaborate to take my inspiration pics to bring them to life. I loved that the team took detailed photos during my trial to make sure we all knew what we loved during the trial. Day of, Amy and Anna were so prompt and accommodating to the group. They lent a helping a hand during photos and truly shone as seasoned professionals. -
Claire Sent on 12/22/2023
Flawless!!!
Picking Pre-Dame for hair and makeup on my wedding day was one of the best decisions I made! Stefanie is so energetic, sparkly and kind with an incredible eye for detail. Michael and Allie executed my wedding day look flawlessly and were so fun to have by my side all day truly going above and beyond - for example transporting my veil and fixing tux jacket lapels! My bridesmaids felt especially pampered - Michael and Allie would subtly call them over throughout the day for quick touch-ups. What a special experience to have on the most memorable day of my life! -
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Kerry Sent on 11/22/2023Wonderful H+MU!
Pre-dame was perfect for hair and makeup for my wedding. I was hoping for a specific look and they totally got my vision and brought it to life. I went for a hair and makeup consultation at their studio which was very lovely. I met the team and they created a perfect look for me. At my wedding the team did beautiful work on myself and 8 person bridal party. My group have very different skin tones/types and hair and everyone was happy with their results.
Hair and makeup recreated the exact makeup design from my consultation. The whole group was totally professional and sweet which made the getting ready process very fun. They stayed perfectly on schedule which is (in my experience as a bridesmaid) not always the case with other H+MU teams but extremely helpful to keep the flow of the day smooth. My makeup artist Amy went above and beyond helping to style me for some photos during touch ups which I am so happy and thankful for because the photos turned out beautifully.
I recommend Pre-Dame to anyone looking for a truly tailored experience executed by a team with professional and artistic individuals who are excellent at what they do. -
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Sylvie Sent on 11/09/2023Wonderful!
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Deanna Sent on 09/07/2023Amazing experience with Pre-Dame!
Amazing experience with Pre-Dame Beauty! I had myself, mother, MIL, and 8 bridesmaids, totaling in 11 people, so I had 4 artists (2 hair, 2 makeup). HUGE shout-outs to Michael and Allie who did my hair and make-up and went out of their way to touch up anyone to make sure that they were happy with their looks. My hair is naturally curly, but I wanted a more wavy/ loose curled look. For my trial, my hair did not cooperate, and Michael made every effort to figure out the best way to achieve the look I wanted. I had my hair down for an (indoor) August wedding and it held beautifully for the WHOLE night. And their makeup aesthetic (more natural) is so beautiful and everyone was happy with their looks. Definitely recommend! -
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Ashley Sent on 09/05/2023Best H+MU Experience Ever!
The whole experience with Pre-Dame Beauty was such a DREAM start to finish. From the months leading up to my trial, Stefanie and team were incredibly responsive and super organized, and on my trial day, Sandy and Sophie took the time to answer all of my questions and skincare concerns. On the big day, Sandy and Sophie were on time, professional and great about staying on schedule. They were also so friendly and great at hyping everyone up and making them feel comfortable, especially me! Everyone who got their hair and makeup done said it was the best H+MU experience they’ve ever had! I cannot thank Pre-Dame Beauty enough for helping me feel like the most beautiful, natural and elevated version of myself on the happiest day of my life. I would absolutely recommend Pre-Dame in a heartbeat! -
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Katherine Sent on 05/10/2023A natural look for your wedding
I worked with Pre-Dame for my wedding in NYC. From the trial, to the pre-wedding communications, and the day of the wedding, the Pre-Dame team was SO thorough and collaborative. This team has found the balance between being professional, while also keeping it light and fun throughout a process that can be very stressful.
At my trial, they were so willing to try a few different approaches for my hair and makeup, and I genuinely appreciated their expert opinions. They make you look cool & chic without being too bridal-y. I even sent some follow up tweaks via email afterwards, and they were completely understanding and reflected my changes on the wedding day.
On the day of my wedding, I felt strongly that I wanted to look natural. I wanted to look like myself but better, and Pre-Dame achieved that perfectly. Throughout the day, the team was so nice and fun, and my 6 "bridesmaids" kept commenting that they loved their hair & makeup.
You must work with them! They're amazing. -
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Katherine Sent on 05/05/2023A+ Beauty Team
Pre-Dame was one of our favorite vendors to work with in our wedding planning experience. We had a large team of hair and makeup artists, led by Stefanie, to complete beauty looks for the wedding party. From the first point of contact through the wedding day, everyone at Pre-Dame was responsive, easygoing, knowledgeable, professional, and delightful to interact with. Especially on the wedding day itself, they kept our friends and family (and the bride) laughing and at ease. Add all this to them being insanely talented with their hair and makeup skills - each look was fantastically executed. Most of our party requested hair and makeup that trended on the more natural side but with their own flourishes, and the Pre-Dame team was invariably accommodating, with the end results being stunning. Highly recommend working with this excellent group of people. -
Karen Sent on 03/13/2023
Glam session for Wythe wedding
I'm the mother-of-the groom... clearly the oldest person at the "glam" session the morning of the wedding. (Many beautiful young - 30ish - gorgeous women.) My transformation by Stefanie was a miracle. I wish I could transport her and her team to California. -
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Kara Sent on 09/23/2022A wonderful, no-stress beauty team for your big day
I cannot say enough great things about my experience with Pre-Dame Beauty! I was hesitant to book makeup for my wedding but am so glad Pre-Dame was recommended to me.
Through the months-long lead-up, the team was quick to reply to emails and highly organized. On my trial day, my artist, Sandy, was fun, friendly, and of course so talented. She suggested some great products to buy too which I really appreciated. On my big day, Sandy and Danielle showed up early and on time and transformed my friends and family into even more natural, beautiful versions of themselves. We all couldn't stop raving about our makeup looks!
There is so much care and attention that goes into what they do. Highly recommend! -
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Kaiomi Sent on 09/21/2022Amazing service!
I booked pre-dame beauty as a Black bride after seeing their work on Instagram. As someone with brown skin, I am incredibly nervous when it comes to booking beauty appointments. I did a trial with Sandy and it was so amazing! She hyped me up, made me feel relaxed and welcomed. She listened attentively to my goals for the day and provided me exactly the shimmery, glowy look I was going for. On the day, Sandy and Amy did amazing jobs on my bridesmaids and my mother. It was 10/10 experience. For any people of color looking to book a makeup artist in NYC and you want natural, effortless style of makeup, definitely book Pre-Dame Beauty! -
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Hanna Sent on 09/11/2022Great service, loved our looks
Pre-dame did my makeup for my wedding in August. It was gorgeous. We were natural and elevated and felt like ourselves. I've been in a lot of weddings where people feel really didn't feel like themselves or like all the makeup. My mom (who never wears makeup) and all my girls' felt so gorgeous. Thank you, Predame (Michelle and Hailey specifically). Hailey also stayed for touchups and was such a fun, supportive part of our day. Stefanie really went above and beyond to try and help when I had a mixup with my hair team as well. Couldn't have done it without you guys! -
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Nicole Sent on 06/11/2022Don't even think twice - go with Pre-Dame Beauty!
I don't even know where to begin. Pre-Dame Beauty was my favorite vendor on my wedding day. This team is so incredibly talented. They have perfected the natural make-up look, but also can provide a full-coverage look if that's preferred. Regardless, you will look beautiful no matter what look you're going for.
My entire bridal party including our mothers (so, a variety of ages) was so pleased with how they looked and even enjoyed the process of sitting in the chair because the team has hearts of gold.
I was lucky enough to have both Stefanie and Sandy on my big day. Sandy was so entertaining and lively and Stefanie, oh Stefanie - I'm getting emotional just thinking about my experience with you, ha - you may be one of my favorite human beings now. Like I said the day of my wedding, I wish I could've kept you by my side through the ceremony because you have such a calming presence and you felt like my right-hand woman.
I hope I'm able to think of future reasons to work with you guys again because I'm in love!
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Liz W. Sent on 05/09/2022Worth every penny
Working with the team at Pre-Dame and our artist Sandy was an incredible experience from start to finish! It all started with a fantastic trial and I knew I was in good hands.
Sandy was absolutely incredible - so kind and fun to work with! She really set the tone for our wedding weekend. Her work is incredible - she got exactly what I wanted and everything looked beautiful. I was able to have her stay with me until after the ceremony and she gave me the euphoria rhinestone eye look of my dreams for the afterparty!
She also made my mom and mother-in-law feel beautiful for the day of! Could not recommend Pre-Dame and Sandy enough. -
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Monica Sent on 05/03/2022Best make-up team!
As someone who does not frequently wear make-up, I was very nervous to find a make-up artist for my wedding. Once I met with Allie and the Pre-Dame team, I knew I had nothing to worry about. They absolutely crushed it and listened to the look I was going for - natural glam. I wanted to be able to recognize myself and not feel like I was caked in make-up and they absolutely delivered on those fronts. -
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Norma Sent on 04/26/2022Made me feel my best!
Hands down the best experience. Stephanie was very professional and made sure she gave me exactly what I wanted. She made sure I was very calm and relaxed while doing my makeup. I recommend Pre-Dame Beauty to every bride! Stephanie truly made me feel so beautiful on my special day! -
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Raquel Sent on 04/25/2022Sandy is the best make up artist.
I could not be happier that I got to work with Sandy at Pre Dame. My trial with Sandy went perfectly. I booked her for both my wedding day at city hall and the next day for our wedding party. And to no surprise, she was amazing to have by my side both days. I've never felt more beautiful in my entire life. Thank you Pre Dame and Sandy for contributing to a very special weekend!!! xxoo -
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Mel R. Sent on 04/13/2022Pre-Dame Beauty is everything I'd hoped for and more!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! They are the BEST for a stunning natural make-up look. I hired Pre-Dame Beauty for my wedding and I could not be happier with my decision! My wedding day artist was Sandy and I am still in awe of her talent. Not only is she incredibly sweet, but her talent is unrivaled. I am in awe of her and what she was able to achieve – not only for my look, but for my entire wedding party as well. I still cannot get over how beautiful I felt. Thank you a million times over, Pre-Dame + Sandy! -
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Nicole Sent on 11/15/2021Highly recommend!
I had such a great experience with both makeup artists at my wedding, starting with the trial with Jaclyn right up until touch ups before the ceremony! My five bridesmaids and mothers of the bride and groom were so impressed and as someone who was hesitant to have my makeup done I loved mine! -
Alexa Sent on 11/03/2021
best makeup experience!!
Predame was such a breath of fresh air during my wedding. They were attentive and responsive in the months and days leading up to my wedding, making sure everything was exactly the way I wanted it, and I felt so beautiful and confident walking down the aisle. What I loved most was that I looked and felt like myself, and the makeup stayed on all night long. I would 100% recommend Predame to any bride getting married. -
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Jen M. Sent on 10/17/2021The best of the best!
I cannot reiterate how amazing it was working with Pre Dame, and specifically Kristen who did makeup for me and my bridal party. I actually had my hair stylist cancel on me the day before my wedding (cue meltdown), and the way Pre Dame put out SOS messages to try and help find a replacement, is all you need to know about their level of professionalism. My makeup trial was amazing, and Kristen made us all look and feel so gorgeous for my wedding - one of my matrons even exchanged numbers with her because she was so in love with her makeup. She left behind lip gloss so I was able to reapply all night during the party, too! If you're considering Stefanie, Kristen, or anyone else on the team, don't think twice and book them before it's too late!! -
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Francesca Sent on 08/29/2021Highly recommend for wedding day makeup!
It was sincerely a pleasure to have the Pre-Dame Beauty team do the makeup for my wedding! Pre-Dame Beauty's makeup style is natural, elegant, and beautiful. Kristen and Allie were our makeup artists and both did an amazing job. Every lady loved their makeup!
I will also say that their secretary, Jessica, was incredibly helpful in scheduling appointments and working through the wedding day timeline with me beforehand. To all of the brides who are their own planner and will figure out timelines themselves like I did, I salute you! Jessica helped to make the process a bit easier and was very accommodating to individualize the timeline to my wedding day. I highly recommend Pre-Dame Beauty for your events! -
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Rosario Sent on 06/23/2021Couldn't have asked for a better makeup artist for my wedding!
I had the most phenomenal experience with Stefanie at Pre Dame Beauty. Her makeup style is elegant, natural, and glamorous. I felt my absolute most beautiful self on my wedding day because of her. Not only did she make me look and feel my best, but my mom and my party were so happy with their makeup too. The ladies in my group all prefer a natural makeup look and I think they all looked so beautiful that day.
I will also say that Stefanie is an excellent conversationalist. We chatted about everything and she made me feel so at ease the morning of. She became friends with my photographer and having that friendly dynamic made for the most beautiful pictures. My bridesmaids also had similar experiences and all came out of the makeup chair saying that they just had the best chat! -
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Gabby Sent on 06/08/2021Absolute best team of makeup for NY area!
Stefanie and her team are a pleasure to work with and they are beyond talented. Their style is glam and beautiful but in a way that still leaves you looking and feeling like yourself. They were incredibly accommodating throughout Covid and we LOVED having Kristen be part of our wedding day! I couldn't recommend this team more. -
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Samantha Sent on 10/26/2020Beautiful Makeup
Alexa from Pre-Dame was wonderful. She did an amazing job - everyone was so excited to have eyelashes! She easily understood what I was looking for, matched the varied skin tones of my party and made a great lipstick recommendation. Loved working with her. Also Jessica the coordinator is the absolute best - it was all a breeze and perfect! -
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Rebecca Sent on 10/07/2020The dreamiest natural glam experience
I can’t rave more about Kristen from Pre-Dame beauty! She made my autumn bronze bride vision come to life and I felt so confident and beautiful. After having switched my wedding date from May to September, the look I wanted was totally different from what Stephanie did for me at my original trial. However with just a few inspo pics, Kristen nailed the new look and made me look like myself but better. Plus, she was a blast to hang out with that morning along with Sally from Boho Bridal Hair. Overall, 10/10 experience and would recommend them to any bride out there! -
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Danielle Sent on 09/23/2020Wonderful!
We had Kristen and Jackie for my wedding day and they were really really sweet, professional and patient. My mom hardly puts on make up and when she does it’s always just a little so getting her make up done is sometimes tricky. She never wants too much and Kristen was very patient with her in achieving the look she wanted. All the girls said how both MUAs did a great job and made recommendations for what products to use in their daily routines! As the bride, I felt Kristen gave me the natural aesthetic I was looking for and was very pleased! Only downside is price! They are on the higher end and I even decided not to do the trial because of the cost ($225). Even without the trial though, I felt good about my make up! -
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Lauren Sent on 09/22/2020Better than the best!
I don't often wear makeup so I was a bit nervous about finding the right person to do this on my wedding day. I had the pleasure of doing my trial with Kristen in early January 2020 and she was just fantastic. At that time no one could have anticipated what was about to unfold, but in the months that followed I quickly learned how amazing Stefanie and her team are! They were SO understanding and accommodating when we postponed our July wedding to September. Very prompt to respond and always made me feel like we were on the same team navigating this challenging terrain. On my wedding day Kristen completely understood the few minor tweaks I wanted to make from my trial and made me feel the most beautiful I have ever felt! You truly need to look no further than Pre-Dame for your wedding day makeup needs. They are talented, kind, calm and wonderful individuals. Getting to work with them makes a non-makeup wearer like me searching for more reasons to get it done! Thank you Kristen, Stefanie and the entire Pre-Dame team! -
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Chelsea Sent on 09/20/2020Highly Recommend!
UPDATE FROM WEDDING #2:
I think I have already written a review from my mini-ceremony last year, as my wedding was rescheduled due to Covid, but I am happily writing another review. Stefanie and her team is INCREDIBLE and some of the best makeup artists in New York. I barely wear makeup and usually hate when other people do it for me (and most of my bridesmaids are the same way) but we all completely loved what she did for us - stunning and elevated but so natural as well. She always makes you feel comfortable and won't force anything on you that you don't want or need. Aside from being an incredible professional makeup artist, she is also just a chill, friendly, fun and all-around pleasant human to be around. Definitely someone you want around on your wedding day - she brings positive energy and good conversation without being intrusive whatsoever. She also stuck around for a few hours for touchups and went above and beyond to help with everything (even drove my husband and I to the ceremony from our first look!)
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INITIAL REVIEW:
I have nothing but amazing things to say about Stefanie and her team at Pre-Dame. I did my trial with Stefanie for my engagement photos and I immediately felt comfortable with her. As someone who does not wear a lot of makeup on a regular basis, I am always hesitant to get my makeup done but she did such a phenomenal job and made it look very natural and just exactly what I wanted. She was so flexible with me when we had to postpone our wedding due to Covid-19, and I'm looking forward to working with her for our larger event next year again! My husband and I still did a small dinner on our original date this year—for that one, Kristen stepped in and did a very similar job as Stefanie had done for my trial, and was equally as lovely! Again, highly recommend! -
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Lacie Sent on 03/18/2020I was completely obsessed with how I looked!
Brides, wedding parties, guests, if you're looking for a makeup artist for your event, Pre-Dame is it! I have had my makeup done by Stefanie of Pre-Dame a few times for events and each time I was completely obsessed with how I looked! Stefanie really listened to the no-makeup-makeup look I was going for, something subtle, not too glam, a look that felt like me but more fancy! She did such an incredible job making my skin look flawless, not cakey or overdone, and so natural. My lashes looked amazing and I felt so glowy and fresh faced. I could go on and on about how much I love pre-dame but I'll just say, if you're a bride who's looking for the coolest makeup artist to make you feel like a more done-up version of yourself on your wedding day, Stefanie and Pre-Dame are your ladies! -
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Ella Sent on 01/28/2020Loved working with Kristen and Stefanie!
Kristen did my wedding day make up along with my 3 bridesmaids and my mum. None of us wear a lot of make up usually but were all so happy with our looks that Kristen created on the day. All of us loved that our looks lasted the full day without feeling like we were wearing a lot.
I also got my make up for our welcome party done by Stefanie and she made me feel so comfortable and relaxed even though I had not had my trial with her.
I absolutely loved both looks as well as working it with both Kristen and Stefanie in general!!
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Michelle Sent on 11/01/2019
Don't think twice
Stefanie is the best! She will take the time to make sure your look is right, no rushing you through the trails or pressure to do things her way. On the day of the wedding, she waited until after my 1st look and my ceremony because I am a crier and she knew how important it was for me to look great throughout the day.
If your looking for glam, like I said don't think twice call Pre-Dame Beauty, plus they just opened a beautiful new space in Brooklyn...its a girls dream. -
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Dorrie Sent on 10/29/2019Obsessed with my wedding makeup!!
Predame was amazing to work with! Most importantly - my makeup was the best it ever looked. I have never gotten so many compliments on my makeup and they really listened to my directions (wanted it to look as natural as possible). From scheduling the trial to payment via venmo - they made it super easy from start to finish. Highly recommend! -
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Augusta Sent on 10/29/2019I felt like the prettiest, most confident version of myself thanks to Stefanie
Stefanie must have done some sort of magic, because I've never seen myself look so stunning, yet still so much like myself! She works with your natural look, just enhancing everything, but in the best way possible. Stefanie really listened to what kind of look I wanted during the trial, and on my wedding day she DELIVERED! My look lasted the entire night. Plus, my bridesmaids and MIL loved their makeup as well and none of us even needed touch-ups. Beyond her talent, Stefanie is just such a good person and kind and lovely to work with. She's exactly the kind of energy you want on your wedding day! Calm, cool, collected, and I'd trust her with my face that's going to be in photos forever. I'd hire her again for literally any occasion when I needed to look extra special. She's worth it! -
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Alexandra Sent on 10/23/2019Natural, fun, and professional
I don't know about you all, but I've had some really terrible bridesmaid makeup experiences before, so naturally, I was both scarred and scared to pick my makeup artist for my own wedding day! I was impressed with Stefanie and Kristen from the second I sent out the first email. She responded quicker than any other vendor and was in touch all along the way through and after the wedding. Kristen did the day-of makeup and everyone was so happy with their makeup and kept commenting how natural and beautiful they felt. Nobody looked unlike themselves, nobody looked like they were in an 80s music video, and nobody's face melted off despite the rain on our wedding day! I would highly recommend Pre Dame - they were great every step of the way. -
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Kate Sent on 10/23/2019Glam, but make it cool
If you are considering Stefanie and the Pre-Dame team for makeup for your wedding, do yourself a favor and go for it. I got married a few weeks ago in Brooklyn, and we got ready in my apartment a few blocks away. From the booking experience to the last touch-ups before portraits began, Stefanie was an absolute dream, keeping things cool, chic, and calm, blending in completely with my girls while still keeping them moving through her chair in her easy, breezy way. She is an absolute master at makeup, taking each of my (10) bridesmaids unique features, highlighting them perfectly for photos while still letting their natural beauty shine through. She took my direction during our trial even when my words didn't match what I saw in my mind, and then on the day of the wedding, she was able to adjust from the plan based on my slightly more tanned skin tone and desire to do a lighter eye. She has the best products, matched us perfectly with our complimentary lip color, and was just an absolute pleasure to spend the morning of my wedding with. Thank you Stefanie (and Kristen!) for kicking off our day with us, I hope to be back in your chair for future weddings and events! -
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Karen Sent on 10/16/2019Summer Bride afraid of shine & Pre-Dame Beauty Saved the Day!
For a bride like me, who doesn't know the first thing about makeup, Stefanie from Pre-Dame Beauty was a godsend! She came highly recommended by our wedding planner (and just to set the stage here...when I asked our planner for recommendations I literally said "I am dreading figuring out hair & makeup for the wedding" because I didn't have the first clue about where to look and how to know I found the right people). I looked through about 7 profiles/websites before I decided on Pre-Dame Beauty for makeup. Stefanie responded promptly and was sooooo flexible. She even let me coordinate my makeup trial for a day where I would be having a small pre-wedding party - that way I could test drive my "look" out on a very special occasion! She used my Pinterest page of makeup ideas and transformed it into a natural glowing bridal look that lasted alllllllllllllllll day without a smudge or crease or bit of unwanted shine! I was very worried that for an August wedding my makeup would just slide right off in the heat - but Stefanie worked with my skin type and picked out every product that worked flawlessly together. She taught me some tips and tricks on what to do if I needed a touch up. But amazingly all I needed was to reapply some lip gloss (which Pre-Dame gifted me to keep on the wedding day in color that perfectly matched my lipstick) I was truly in shock at how easy the entire process was & I was so grateful to have Stefanie take care of me and my bridal party PLUS teach me a lot of helpful tricks that I am still using now in my regular makeup routine. In terms of details on the wedding day, Stefanie arrived in my bridal suite early with music and got my bridal party (mom, sister, sister-in-law, and me) ready well ahead of schedule!! She emailed me in advance with insider information about the hotel I was staying at so we could request the necessary high chair and floor length mirror for our room (which was such a great bonus!! and we only got it because we asked ahead of time, I never would've known to do this on my own). Stefanie coordinated with my hairstylist so seamlessly that everyone shuffled back and forth between hair & makeup in such good time that we all had plenty of time to sit back and relax and enjoy time together before the whirlwind of the day took off. -
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Jill Sent on 10/07/2019Amazing Experience with Stefanie!
Stefanie did an amazing job on my makeup and the rest of my bridal crew and family! Stefanie was an absolute pleasure to work with. Every part of my experience with Stefanie was beyond amazing. She is incredibly talented, kind, flexible, and immediately understands anybody’s style and vision. I don’t wear a lot of makeup on a daily basis and wanted to still look like myself but glammed up. I absolutely loved the natural look she gave me with just the right amount of color and coverage to really glow. I felt like myself and also felt so beautiful. I couldn’t have asked for a better makeup artist! -
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Mary Sent on 10/06/2019Fabulous Experience with Stefanie
Stefanie was personable, professional, and a true pleasure to work with. I had done multiple makeup trials and Stefanie was clearly top tier. She made my wedding day easy and gave great advice for both me and my bridesmaids. I would highly recommend her for weddings or any other special events. -
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Jessica Sent on 10/06/2019Loved Pre-Dame Makeup for my wedding!
Kristen was so lovely to work with! She did the bridal makeup for not only my wedding, but also my best friend's wedding. We loved the natural look she gave us with just the right amount of color to really pop in photos. Both Kristen and Stefanie were super responsive and very professional. Would definitely work with Pre Dame again! -
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