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Kind Words From My Beautiful Clients

There is truly nothing more meaningful to me than the kind words from the incredible women and bridal parties I have the honor of working with. Every wedding morning, special event, and milestone celebration is filled with anticipation and emotion — and being trusted to help you look and feel your absolute best is something I never take lightly.

My heart behind every appointment is to create a calm, uplifting space where you feel confident, radiant, and completely yourself. When you’re relaxed in my chair, laughing with your girls, and watching your final look come together — that’s when the magic happens. These words reflect not just the makeup we created, but the joyful, pampered experience we shared along the way.

I am endlessly grateful for each bride, each client, and every moment I get to be part of. 

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Madi Orndorff

I had the absolute best experience with Jessica as my wedding makeup artist! From the very beginning, she was professional, kind, and so easy to work with. She truly listened to what I wanted and made sure I felt confident, comfortable, and beautiful on my wedding day.

On the day of the wedding, she created the most stunning look that lasted all day and night. I honestly felt like the most beautiful version of myself—the most beautiful I have ever felt. My makeup was flawless in person and in photos, and I received so many compliments.

Beyond her incredible talent, Jessica has such a calming and positive presence that made the entire experience even better. I am so grateful for her and her amazing work, and I would highly recommend her to any bride looking for someone who will make you feel absolutely radiant on your special day!

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Erin Newcome

Jessica made me, my bridesmaids, my mother, AND my mother-in-law feel absolutely gorgeous on wedding day. She is the absolute sweetest, so easy to work with, gives fantastic recommendations on what do to for any makeup style you’re looking for, and comes totally prepared with whatever you will need to achieve the most PERFECT look for any event. I could not recommend her more. Thank you so much, Jessica, for being such an important part of our special day!

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Emily Jeter

I had the absolute best experience with Jess. It was the first time ever having my make up done professionally. She did my makeup for my best friend’s wedding, and I couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out. She really listened to what I wanted—natural but still glam—and she made me look flawless while still feeling like myself. The makeup lasted beautifully for over 12 hours, through the hot sun, photos, happy tears, and breaking a sweat from dancing the night away. Beyond her talent, she was so kind, calming, easy to talk to, and professional, which made getting ready such a fun and stress-free experience. I can’t recommend her enough!

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Holly Newcome

Jess treated my wedding party with so much grace, kindness, attentiveness, and talent. She is so calming and accommodating in her craft. I honestly didn’t even feel the need to book a trial run for my special day. I went off of her pictures and let her work her magic plus she took care of my momma which is everything to me.

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Allie Portnell

Loved working with Jessica! She’s such a great person to talk with while in her chair. Products were amazing and even my sensitive skin didn’t break out the next day. Even covered a bruise on my arm so my pictures turned out phenomenal. My friend even had a mole on her cheek and without asking she knew to make sure to wipe it clean so she still looked like her self. Jessica goes the extra mile to make sure you are 100% happy with your look

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Heather Benson

Jessica is by far the best makeup artist that I’ve ever worked with! I first met her through a friend during their wedding when she did my make up and made me feel more beautiful than I had in a very long time. I was going through a really difficult period in my life. I then decided to hire Jessica to not only do my makeup on my big day, but all of my girls as well and she did not disappoint! She even did my junior bridesmaids makeup and made them look like the beautiful young women that they are and made them feel like princesses for the day! I cannot recommend her enough!!

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Rebecca Kern

Jessica did my makeup for my friend’s wedding that I was a bridesmaid in. She was wonderful to work with! It was my first time getting my makeup done and she was very patient, kind and funny! She made me feel comfortable and confident! The makeup was beautiful and lasted perfectly throughout the night!!

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Lauren Rollins

Jessica did mine, my mother and my bridesmaids makeup for my wedding day. She did such an amazing job! She is a pleasure to work with and really takes her time to make sure you are happy with your results. 
Highly recommend for all future brides! 

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Erica Bowers

If you are even thinking about booking her — do it. Not only is she unbelievably talented, but she is the kind of person you genuinely want by your side on such an important day.

Her artistry speaks for itself. She has this incredible ability to enhance your natural beauty while still making you feel like yourself — just elevated, radiant, and absolutely flawless. My makeup lasted all day (through happy tears, hugs, and nonstop dancing!) and looked stunning both in person and in photos.

But what truly sets her apart is her personality. She brings the calm, the hype, and the joy all at once. She made me feel comfortable from the very first moment, listened to exactly what I wanted, and somehow made the entire experience feel effortless and fun. She’s professional, organized, and so passionate about what she does — you can tell she truly cares about every single client.

Having her there felt like having a best friend who just happens to be insanely talented with a brush. I cannot recommend her enough.

Jess is a photographer and makeup artist serving Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C. and beyond.

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