Every bride deserves to feel confident and beautiful on her wedding day—but for Sarah, the journey to finding the right makeup artist wasn’t easy. In this Bride Review: How Sarah’s Makeup Disaster Turned Into a Dream Wedding Experience, she shared how a stressful situation transformed into one of the best decisions she made for her wedding.
Sarah began her story honestly: “The only way I can start this review is by saying Windy City Glam SAVED my wedding. If they’re available, BOOK THEM!”
From Stressful Trials to a Fresh Start
Like many brides, Sarah initially assumed any makeup artist would work. She booked a team early in her planning and expected it would be one less thing to worry about. But after several trials that lasted over three hours each, she was left feeling unlike herself and disappointed with the results.
Frustrated but determined, Sarah decided to look elsewhere. “After multiple makeup trials that lasted at least three hours each only to look completely unlike myself and far from how I wanted to look on my wedding day, I decided to look for another MUA and found Windy City Glam through a personal referral.”
A Smooth Process That Built Trust
Switching vendors isn’t easy, and Sarah admitted it was stressful. But the transition quickly gave her peace of mind: “It was a bit stressful considering the losses of canceling a vendor and booking a new one, but it was the best decision and investment I made. The team provided such a fast and smooth process for me, I felt I was in good hands even before my makeup trial.”
A Trial That Changed Everything
Her trial experience was completely different. “Now, the makeup trial blew my mind. It was so much fun and didn’t take hours. My MUA was so talented and made the process seem so effortless. I absolutely LOVED my makeup after the trial and it only looked better on my wedding day.”
For Sarah, this wasn’t just about makeup—it was about confidence. She felt like a bride, and her look carried her through every moment of the day. “My makeup really made me feel like a bride and gave me confidence taking photos throughout the wedding day.”
Makeup That Lasted Through Every Tear
Wedding days are emotional, and Sarah had her fair share of tears. But her makeup stayed flawless: “My makeup stayed morning to night despite literally crying so much all day, even my lashes!”
More Than Just Makeup Artists
Sarah emphasized that the team’s value went far beyond beauty: “They’re amazing MUAs but they also alleviate so much stress. It was such a relief to have Windy City Glam not only for myself but also my bridal party. Having florals, a photographer, a pretty venue—that’s nice and all, but if you don’t feel comfortable with how you look, the wedding day will only feel that much harder.”
Ready to Feel Confident on Your Wedding Day?-
Sarah’s story shows how the right bridal beauty team can turn stress into confidence and joy. If you want makeup that feels like you, lasts from morning to night, and helps you step into your wedding day with ease, our team is here to make it happen. Check our availability for your wedding and experience the difference for yourself.
Photos by JASONBYG PHOTOGRAPHY
