Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Bridal Makeup Artist in NYC & Tri-State Area
Anabelle Makeup has been dedicated to enhancing natural beauty for 28 years, specializing in bridal and event makeup that emphasizes authenticity and elegance. Our approach prioritizes a calming experience, ensuring clients feel confident and radiant while maintaining their unique identity. With expertise in both traditional and airbrush techniques, we cater to weddings, private events, and special occasions across NYC, the tri-state area, and global destinations. Our commitment to personalized service includes complimentary consultations and makeup trials, tailored to individual preferences and skin types. Clients consistently praise our professionalism, attention to detail, and the empowering presence we bring to every event.As a breast cancer survivor and former ballet dancer, Anabelle infuses resilience and artistry into every makeup application. Our team ensures seamless coordination, from initial inquiry to final application, creating unforgettable moments captured in professional photography. We pride ourselves on transparency, responsiveness, and fostering trust through decades of experience. Whether through one-on-one makeup lessons or on-site event services, we deliver results that exceed expectations while maintaining a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere.
Services
Wedding Makeup
Bridal Makeup
Makeup Lessons
Event Makeup
Destination Makeup
Airbrush Makeup
Private Makeup Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 28 years of specialized experience in bridal and event makeup.
- Our team provides personalized consultations and complimentary makeup trials.
- Clients consistently praise our ability to create authentic, camera-ready looks.
- We maintain a transparent, responsive booking and communication process.
- Our services include one-on-one makeup lessons tailored to individual skill levels.
What people say
Amazing to work with
Looked amazing
Calming presence
Responsive and professional
Flawless execution
Services
Wedding Makeup
Specialized bridal makeup services tailored to individual preferences, ensuring a flawless, camera-ready look for weddings in NYC and global destinations. Our expertise balances natural enhancement with durability for long-lasting results. Clients receive personalized consultations to refine their vision, with options for airbrush or traditional application techniques.
Makeup Lessons
Two-hour personalized makeup lessons for all skill levels, focusing on skincare preparation, brush techniques, and customized application methods. Designed for pre-teens to mature clients, these sessions build confidence through hands-on practice with professional-grade products and expert guidance.
Event Makeup
Professional makeup services for milestone events beyond weddings, including galas, anniversaries, and private celebrations. We prioritize adaptability to venue lighting and photography needs while maintaining a natural, elevated aesthetic aligned with the client's personal style and occasion requirements.
People
Anabelle
Lead Artist & Owner
Anabelle is a New York City-based makeup artist with 28 years of experience specializing in bridal and event makeup. Known for her natural, elevated style, she combines technical expertise with a calming presence to ensure clients feel confident and authentic. Her background includes ballet and a breast cancer survivorship journey, which informs her empathetic approach to beauty services.
Questions
What areas do you serve for bridal makeup?
We serve New York City, the tri-state area, and travel to destination weddings globally.
Do you offer makeup trials before the event?
Yes, we provide optional complimentary makeup trials to refine your desired look.
Can you accommodate both airbrush and traditional makeup preferences?
Yes, our team is proficient in both airbrush and traditional makeup application techniques.
How do you ensure makeup lasts through photos and events?
We use high-quality, long-wearing products and techniques to ensure makeup remains flawless in photographs and under event lighting.
Are makeup lessons available for non-brides?
Yes, we offer private makeup lessons for all occasions and skill levels.
Reviews (7)
Charlotte Bardon
Dec 23, 2021
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Finding a make-up artist that would make me feel my best but with natural make up (that would last!) was really important to me. I was planning my Somerset wedding during lockdown from London and didnt know any MUAs in the area; as soon as I came across Annabella I knew she was the one for me! I cant recommend her highly enough. Annabella understood exactly what I was looking for and was a joy to meet both during the trial and on the wedding day, when my bridesmaids and I had such fun getting ready with Annabella. She did all of our make up beautifully and not only did it last throughout
Imogen Rose Parkin
Nov 12, 2021
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I had the most wonderful experience with Annabella when she did my make up for my wedding in October. From the trial day months before to the day of the wedding she was so knowledgeable, professional and also so incredibly lovely I couldn't have asked for anyone better to be with me. She surpassed all expectations with her amazing skills making up myself, my sister and mum, making us all feel amazing and the very best versions of ourselves. We all had so many comments on the day saying how amazing our make up was and it lasted beautifully all day and night! Thank you again Annabella for your time
Laura Carpenter
Aug 22, 2021
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I am so thrilled I picked Annabella to do the make up of my bridal party. I booked in for a trial, along with my mum - who was adamant she wouldn't need her makeup doing on the day and was quite nervous about it all - and we both walked away with not only gorgeous makeup on our faces BUT also a shopping list of all sorts of products we didn't know we needed in our lives until then! Mum loved her makeup and was glad she gave it a go. It really felt like a beauty regime lesson in addition to a makeup trial - since then, both mum and I have a completely new cleansing routine which has worked wonders
Sophie B.
Aug 05, 2021
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I was lucky enough to have Annabella do make up for myself and my mum on my wedding day. I cannot thank her enough for making the whole experience a complete dream from start to finish. As well as being unbelievably talented, she totally set me at ease at both my trial and on the day itself. After a year of lockdowns and basically not wearing any make up I had lost my confidence a bit and didn't even know what I wanted for my make up the day but Annabella was kind, patient and really knowledgable so I immediately felt at ease. She also recommended so many amazing products which will be part of
Katie Boyce
Jun 12, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Annabella is wonderful: a highly skilled makeup artist and an absolute delight of a person too! She has a fantastically calming presence, perfect for wedding morning nerves, and makes you feel and look like a queen. I have been to her three times now and my bridesmaids keep messaging her so they can replicate her magic at home!
Services:Eyelash enhancements,Lips
Annabella is wonderful: a highly skilled makeup artist and an absolute delight of a person too! She has a fantastically calming presence, perfect for wedding morning nerves, and makes you feel and look like a queen. I have been to her three times now and my bridesmaids keep messaging her so they can replicate her magic at home!
Services:Eyelash enhancements,Lips
Ella Williams
Oct 22, 2020
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Annabella did my makeup on my wedding day in October 2020 and did an absolutely amazing job! I was able to trust Annabella fully and was continuously impressed by her professionalism, make-up and skincare knowledge/advice and the beautiful products in her kit. Not only is her makeup fantastic but she has the most cool and calming personality, which makes her a pleasure to be around, especially on your wedding day!! My mum and best friend also had their makeup done by Annabella and couldn't agree more with with how wonderful her work is.
Annabella, you were an absolute dream and I couldn't recommend
Annabella, you were an absolute dream and I couldn't recommend
Natalie Bonnet
Oct 12, 2020
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Annabel is incredible. Confident, kind and very knowledgeable, from initial contact enquiring about wedding make-up through to the actual day, she kept in touch and reassured me that things would be fine (despite Covid delays, interruptions and date changes). Annabel is a true professional who knows what she is talking about, understands her products and really listens to you as a bride, what your style is, what your day is going to look like, taking into consideration your wedding hair, jewellery, dress, etc and really matches her skills to your look. My Mum and the bridesmaids loved being pampered
