WHAT CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
My clients feedback and testimonials regarding my services reminds me why I love doing what I do and why my clients are always my top priority.
“I am not someone who knows a lot about makeup. Before my trail, this caused me some anxiety— I was worried that I didn’t have the language to properly articulate the “look” that I was hoping for. Within 5 minutes of my trial session, Carly’s warm energy and quiet confidence alleviated my stress completely. She asked all of the right questions and, through collaborative dialogue, was able to understand exactly what I was envisioning. She totally and completely zoned in on me and what I was saying. She made me feel like I was the most important client she has ever had. I think she makes every person who sits in her chair feel that way. Prior to the wedding, Carly made herself available to me for any and all questions. She walked me through which skin care products to go for and what to avoid (spoiler, it’s anything with retinol). Her communication was regular, professional, and organized. She was on it… but not in a way that was overbearing or repetitive. This let me know that I could trust her. On the morning of my wedding day, Carly exceeded all of my expectations. I will never forget when she handed me the mirror to show me the finished look. I have never looked that beautiful… I didn’t think it was possible for me to even look THAT beautiful! The most amazing part was I still looked like me. My eyes immediately welled up when I saw my reflection. I have never felt more beautiful (nor more confident) in my entire life. Carly Jo was one of the best wedding vendors I had the pleasure of working with. To any future bride reading this: book Carly Jo. Do it… like right now. Did you see my pictures?! The before and after?! I mean HELLOOOO you should have booked her yesterday!!”
— Liz A
“I had the pleasure of having Carly as my makeup artist for my wedding. Leading up to the big day Carly was great at communicating (even while planning her own wedding might I add!) and made me feel comfortable and prepared! Carly arrived on time and went straight to work on me and my bridesmaids. Everyone loved her work and walked away from their service feeling like the best version of themselves! The entire time Carly exuded a calm and confident persona which was exactly the vibes we needed that day! I could not have asked for a better person and vendor to have on my wedding day! Thank you!”
— JESSICA C.
“As a 2023 bride I cannot speak more highly of Carly! Not only is she incredibly talented, but she has such a great energy! She meshed so well with all of us & added such fun conversation the morning of my wedding. Carly made sure we also all FELT beautiful (while looking fabulous). I had absolute trust in her ability to make all of us look stunning on my wedding day, and she went above and beyond for all of us 🤍 I recommend her so so much to anyone who wants their makeup done because she is there for brides every single step of the way.”
— DANIELLE M.
“Carly is an incredibly talented magical makeup wizard. I truly cannot say enough incredible thingss. When you were in hair chair it was all about you and your face/skin. My 4 bridesmaids and myself are each from different backgrounds and we all have different skin tones - Carly tailored the makeup to each and every one of us. My makeup lasted all night anddd even into the following morning. As someone who legitimately never wears makeup and doesn’t own any, my face never felt cakey or heavy as it has in the past, I even forgot she had put lashes on me! Carly is truly a wonderful and funny human and I absolutely love that she is sharing her talents with the world! Thank you so so much Carly Jo!”
— NICOLE R.
-Christina Z.
“Having Carly do my wedding make-up was an amazing experience. Throughout the wedding planning process, she was responsive, kind and extremely fun to work with. During the trial, she made me feel very comfortable by hearing me when explaining what I wanted from my wedding make-up and being receptive to feedback and changes. And on the wedding day, I could not have been happier with my decision to have her in my prep team. She was professional, organized, discreet and full with positive energy. Most importantly, she made me look STUNNING and delivered the perfect make-up for both me and my bridesmaids. Additionally, the make-up lasted flawlessly throughout the whole night. I highly recommend her and look forward to working with her for more events in the future!”
“Carly is so incredibly talented and one of the nicest vendors I met throughout my wedding planning process. She is so professional and organized, and she really got to know me through the planning process. She did my makeup for both my rehearsal dinner and wedding, and I felt so beautifully me. The morning of the wedding, Carly was early and ready to rock! She kept me super relaxed the morning of the wedding and it was as if I was talking to a best friend the entire time. Everyone's makeup looked literally stunning and could not stop talking about how much they loved Carly! If you are newly engaged, make sure your first call is to Carly!!”
— MADDIE K.
“To say that Carly was an instrumental and irreplaceable part of my wedding day would be an absolute understatement. From the moment we had our first call, I knew she was not only the perfect person to do my wedding makeup, but also such a lovely human that I couldn't wait to get to know more. Carly was more than a MUA for me. She was a kind comforter, cheerleader, organizer, friend, and so much more. If you want to work with someone who will go above and beyond to make you feel beautiful, supported, and confident, then Carly is your gal. I truly cannot recommend Carly enough. I am literally looking for excuses now to get my makeup done, just because she's such a wonderful light of a human to be around. Even my entire bridal party talked about how we all were her biggest fans and wanted to force her to be our friend ;) You will never regret working with her!!!”
— MEGHAN L.
“Carly was such an incredible addition to my wedding morning. She was kind, funny, thoughtful, professional, and calming. It truly felt like she was just one of the girls hanging out. Also, she was open to feedback and allowed us to get additions or changes during touch-ups. She made sure we all felt like beauty queens before we walked out of the house and made sure we were prepared to wear our makeup for the whole day. I cannot recommend her and her services more. I’m only sad that we don’t have trials/wedding day to look forward to anymore. If you care about your wedding look, HIRE CARLY JO!!!!!”
— JACKIE K.
-LINSDAY C.
“Stop your searching. You have found the one! Carly is your MUA! Carly was an incredible partner throughout the wedding planning process. Starting with the introductory conversation & leading up to our big day, Carly was professional, while distinctly conveying expectations at each stage of the process. Her passion for her craft shined through in every interaction along with the high quality of service she provides her clients. Carly’s newsletters directly influenced my skin care routine leading up to wedding day. With her guidance, I crafted a routine that ensured my skin was exceptional for the main event! As part of the bridal package, Carly and I were able to connect two separate times ahead of wedding day to finalize my look. Because of Carly’s artistry and care, I have never felt more beautiful. The number of compliments about our makeup during and after my wedding have been endless. Everyone - bridesmaids, mother-of-the-bride, and mother-of-the groom - raved about their experience. The precision of the application along with the longevity of wear was incredible. I cannot thank Carly enough for creating such an extraordinary experience and making me feel so special on my big day!!”
“I felt it was important to write a testimonial for you so other brides know how amazing you are. I can’t extend enough gratitude for how beautiful you made me feel on my wedding day. Not only me, but my girls raved about the high quality and long lasting makeup. I truly appreciate how communicative, knowledgeable, kind, and efficient you are! From our trial to my wedding day, you effortlessly created a space where I felt valued and comfortable sharing any feedback with you. You went above and beyond to make individualized recommendations for skincare - that actually worked - and the result? Wedding day makeup that far exceeded my expectations and lasted beyond after the party! I literally did not want to take my makeup off (but don’t worry, I did because that’s gross, LOL). Carly, you will be my go to for any future makeup needs… you are so special and talented, and with your careful attention to details any bride would be crazy to not book with you.”
— MEGAN L.
“You could not ask for more assurance from a makeup artist than partnering with Carly. She is the perfect balance of personality and professionalism. I hadn't met her in person prior to my makeup trial, but I could just tell from her demeaner online that she not only has experience and passion.. she’s also REAL. On a daily basis I wear minimal makeup, so going into my trial I thought I wanted “subtle” for my bridal makeup. Later I changed my mind (hence why trials are so helpful) and when I relayed that information to her she was not only receptive to my feedback, but she was EXCITED to do more. She made such an incredible impact on my wedding day. I would recommend her to anyone a million times over.”
— MICHELLE M.
“Working with Carly was a dream! I am not a makeup girl so I was quite nervous that I wouldn't find someone I was comfortable with. From the first email, the first text, the first time we met, I knew Carly was going to be the person I wanted to share my wedding makeup journey with. She was professional, kind, easy going, flexible, and dedicated to her work. Her social media presence allowed me to see her work and find the look I was hoping for. I loved that she taught me about the products and used a range of products from different price points. She didn't try to push anything that I wasn't comfortable with. I wanted her creative juices to flow and she did just that within my comfort zone. I felt beautiful and so did my MIL, MOB, and bridesmaids. I couldn't recommend her enough. I had several people asking for her contact enough after the wedding. She was and is the best! I can't wait to work with her again sometime in the future!”
— ANDREA B.
VENDOR LOVE
“…and her makeup held up allllllll day despite the heat and crying and basically broken AC at her venue… we both kept talking about how flawless she looked”
— SAV (@SOKOLCOPHOTO)
“…on Friday she told me she was nervous about people watching her while she walked down the aisle, but then Saturday she was like, “I look so good, I want people to look at me!” - thank you for giving her that confidence!”
— MATTIE (@MATTIE_AISLEANDCO)
“…girl your makeup handled hiking through Hocking Hills! Top notch, friend!!!”
— HEATHER (@HEATHERJPHOTOGRAPHY)
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