Wedding Hair And Make-Up Artists in Chicago, IL
The Chicago wedding market spans a wide range of venue types — Loop hotels and historic ballrooms, North Side rooftops, lakefront venues, industrial loft spaces in the West Loop, and country clubs across the suburbs. Couples planning a wedding in this metro work with hair and make-up artists whose offerings, scheduling, and pricing fit the broader plan they're building. Chicago weddings see four full seasons — humid summers, vibrant fall colors, cold winters with potential snow on outdoor ceremonies, and unpredictable spring weather — so couples typically choose venues with strong indoor options regardless of season, and that influences both ceremony timing and how a hair and make-up artist integrates with the rest of the wedding day. Late summer through mid-fall (august through october) is peak chicago wedding season, with the lakefront's reliable september weather a longstanding favorite, which is why earlier engagement with vendors at the most popular categories tends to produce better availability and selection.
WeddingVenture's Chicago hair and make-up artists directory currently lists approximately 12 active hair and make-up artist options for the area. Couples typically request itemized proposals from three to five comparable vendors before committing, comparing the offering, scheduling fit, and pricing across each. The right hair and make-up artist for any wedding is the one whose work, working style, and pricing align with the couple's overall plan. The FAQ section below covers the most common questions couples in Chicago ask when shopping for wedding hair and make-up.
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Sonia Roselli Makeup Studio
Sonia Roselli Makeup Studio works as a wedding hair and make-up artist in Chicago, available to couples planning weddings across the greater Chicago area. Bridal beauty shapes how the bride photographs through a long wedding day more than almost any other vendor decision. Couples comparing hair and make-up artists typically focus on trial appointment availability and cost, team...
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Diem Angie Hair And Makeup
Diem Angie and her team of professional makeup artists and hairstylist will come to you. Whether it’s your home, bridal suite or hotel, our hand-selected, and extremely talented group of artists, will create a look that is as unique and special as you are.
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Salon Glow Chicago
At Salon Glow, your satisfaction is our number one priority. Our goal is to give you exactly what you want and the undivided attention you deserve. We’ve provided the city of Chicago with a wide range of quality products and personalized hair salon services that are catered specifically to your needs. We are fueled by the desire to making you feel and look your very best.
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Hair & Makeup Guru
Linda Russo is the Hair & Makeup Guru! She's an independent Hairstylist and Makeup Artist who freelances for all special occasions such as weddings, fashion shows, photo shoots, and proms. She has worked in the beauty industry in Park Ridge for more than 25 years.
Vip Chicago Brides
VIP Chicago Brides is a Chicago based bridal hair stylist and airbrush makeup artist team that provides the highest quality wedding services, while keeping your experience personal, comfortable, and convenient. Our vision of the ultimate "VIP" bridal experience, a comprehensive hair and makeup program that brings top tier beauty services directly to the bride's location, offers...
Goldplaited
A new concept in the salon industry, goldplaited allows busy, social, vibrant women to outsource their hair + makeup needs to a professional artistry team. Our high quality blowout, makeup + updo services leave our guests looking great and feeling confident. Our storefront salon is open 7 days a week and we also specialize in on-site services, bridal guests, corporate events an...
Appease 2 You
Appease Inc. is a multi Award Winning company that brings a contemporary new look to health and beauty services by providing a variety of solutions for your needs with a revolutionary on-location approach. You can enjoy the benefits of spa and salon treatments in the comfort and privacy of your selected location, be it at home, a hotel, at work or on set.
Debra Petrielli
I’m Debbie, and I am a hairstylist and makeup artist living just outside of Chicago. I got my cosmetology license and immediately fell in to photo shoots and bridal hair; and I love every minute of it! Styling hair naturally led to offering makeup services. and I have been lucky enough to have gotten some really wonderful opportunities.
Jenessa Blaine Llc
Jenessa Blaine, LLC started out with a simple mission, make everyone as beautiful on the outside as they are within. The founder and CEO, Jenessa Blaine, has years of experience as a certified makeup artist.
Eye Do Makeup & Hair
We are a Talent Agency representing the beauty Industry's top airbrush makeup artists & bridal hair stylists. Proudly serving over 45 cities in the U.S.
Megan Greenkorn Makeup Artist
Megan Greenkorn Makeup Artist is one of the wedding hair and make-up artists serving the Indianapolis wedding market, based in Indianapolis. Wedding-day hair and make-up is one of the more logistically demanding vendor bookings: the artist arrives several hours before the ceremony, prepares the bride and bridesmaids in sequence, and the timing has to coordinate with the photogr...
Elegant Hair Designs
Elegant Hair Designs is a wedding hair and make-up artist located in Indianapolis, serving couples planning weddings throughout the greater Indianapolis area. Wedding-day hair and make-up is one of the more logistically demanding vendor bookings: the artist arrives several hours before the ceremony, prepares the bride and bridesmaids in sequence, and the timing has to coordinat...
Leslie White Hair And Makeup
With over decade of experience, Leslie is a bridal makeup artist and hairstylist based in Indianapolis, Indiana available Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville and throughout the Midwest. Her areas of expertise include natural bridal makeup, airbrush makeup, makeup lessons, editorial/photo shoot makeup, and wedding hair styling.
Makeup By Sparkle Cosmetics & Spa
Makeup By Sparkle Cosmetics & Spa is one of the wedding hair and make-up artists serving the Indianapolis wedding market, based in Indianapolis. Wedding-day hair and make-up is one of the more logistically demanding vendor bookings: the artist arrives several hours before the ceremony, prepares the bride and bridesmaids in sequence, and the timing has to coordinate with the pho...
Deweese Design Salon Inc.
We stay on the cutting edge of haircut trends. Our stylists attend classes every six weeks and make frequent trips to industry shows and workshops to stay on top of all the latest looks and styles. We know exactly how to make your hair edgy and contemporary, or create the classic bob or timeless silhouette.
Pro Soto Beauty Studio
Pro Soto Beauty Studios is a family owned and operated company where we strive to always perform and offer the highest quality styling services available! From makeup lessons to hair styling and specialty skin care services, you can depend on our team to provide exactly the look that’s best for you!
Wip Downtown
Since 2002, the award-winning team at WiP Downtown has had the privilege of creating the ultimate destination for complete beauty in a relaxed, urban atmosphere. We know that making you look your best is essential –making you feel great in the process is our ultimate goal. Whether you plan to keep your look traditional, try out the latest trends, or find a unique style that tru...
Mdg Salon
Mdg Salon is a wedding hair and make-up artist located in Indianapolis, serving couples planning weddings throughout the greater Indianapolis area. Wedding-day hair and make-up is one of the more logistically demanding vendor bookings: the artist arrives several hours before the ceremony, prepares the bride and bridesmaids in sequence, and the timing has to coordinate with the ...
Geneva Hair Studio
Geneva Hair Studio operates as a wedding hair and make-up artist based in Indianapolis, working with couples planning weddings across the Indianapolis market. Wedding-day hair and make-up is one of the more logistically demanding vendor bookings: the artist arrives several hours before the ceremony, prepares the bride and bridesmaids in sequence, and the timing has to coordinat...
Tyler-mason Salon-spa
The salon is amazing from beginning to end! The interior is very modern, hair products sold on site are of high quality and are well priced, staff at the front desk are extremely efficient and nice, and the stylists are passionate at what they do and have lots of expertise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a wedding venue cost in Chicago?
- Wedding venue pricing in the Chicago area varies widely depending on the season, day of the week, guest count, and what's included in the rental fee. Saturday evenings during peak season run higher than weeknight or off-season dates. Most Chicago venues publish a base rental rate and itemize catering minimums, beverage service, and any rental upgrades separately. Couples generally request itemized proposals from three to five comparable venues.
- How far in advance should we book a wedding venue in Chicago?
- Most couples in the Chicago market begin venue tours nine to fourteen months ahead of the wedding date and sign with a venue eight to twelve months out. Saturdays in peak-season months fill earliest, sometimes 14-18 months in advance for the most-requested venues. Last-minute bookings within three months are sometimes feasible for off-season weeknight dates. Earlier booking secures both the date and the most-popular ceremony time slots.
- What's typically included in a Chicago wedding venue rental?
- Chicago wedding venues vary in what's included with the base rental fee. Common inclusions are tables and chairs, basic linens, on-site staff for the rental period, and bridal suite access. Catering, beverages, lighting upgrades, and rental items beyond the venue's standard inventory are typically priced separately. Some venues operate as full-service properties with in-house catering and event management; others are dry-rental spaces requiring outside vendors.
- What's the typical guest count for Chicago wedding venues?
- Chicago wedding venues range from intimate spaces accommodating 30-50 guests to large ballrooms holding 300 or more. The right capacity is the smallest space that fits your guest list comfortably with room for a dance floor, bar, and any specialty stations. A venue that's too large feels sparse; one too small constrains the design. Most venues publish minimum and maximum guest counts up front.
- Do Chicago venues require working with their preferred vendors?
- Chicago venue policies vary on outside-vendor restrictions. Some venues require couples to use their in-house catering team or choose from a published preferred-vendor list for catering, bar, and rentals. Others are fully open to outside vendors at the couple's discretion. The vendor policy is usually documented in the venue's contract; review it during the tour rather than after signing so it doesn't constrain later vendor decisions.
- How do I compare Chicago wedding venues during the search?
- Compare Chicago venues on factors that matter beyond rental fee: total all-in cost including catering minimums and required service charges, guest capacity relative to your list, indoor and outdoor ceremony options, on-site bridal-party suites, parking and transportation logistics, and the venue coordinator's responsiveness during planning. Visit at the time of day the wedding will happen to see lighting and acoustics in real conditions before signing.