What draws you to weddings?
I’ve been doing “makeovers” since I was a kid. I used to glam up my little brother and sister and parade them around the living room (poor brother!). Weddings are where that love comes full circle. Beauty isn’t vanity. It’s an emotional connection to how we feel, and there’s no day where that matters more. I get to be part of the quiet, joyful hours before the ceremony, when the people closest to the bride are all in one room, laughing and getting ready together. That’s a privilege I never take for granted.
How do you want couples to feel when they experience your work?
Like themselves, only better. I want a bride to look in the mirror and feel completely at ease: no stress, no second-guessing, just confident and ready for her red carpet moment. Beyond the look itself, I want the morning to feel like spending time with a friend who happens to be a beauty expert, so she can relax, sip champagne, and soak up every minute with the people she loves. Years from now, when she looks at her photos, I want her to see a timeless version of herself, not a trend.
Where do you find creative inspiration outside of weddings?
I studied Art Education and Art History at The College of New Jersey, so art is where I always come back to: painting, portraiture, and the way the old masters handled light and skin. I’ve also dabbled in conceptual art and jewelry design. Classic Hollywood and red carpet glamour shape my style, and my work on runway shows, photo shoots, and boudoir sessions keeps me sharp and experimenting with new techniques I can bring back to my brides.
What are your favorite moments on a wedding day?
The reveal, hands down. When the bride turns to the mirror for the first time and her face just lights up, I never get tired of that. I also love when her mom or best friend sees her fully ready and gets teary. And I love the in-between moments: the music playing, the champagne popping, the bridal party laughing in their robes. Getting to make a mother of the bride feel beautiful, sometimes for the first time in years, is a close second.
Is there a dream location you'd love to work a wedding in?
I’d love to work a wedding on the Amalfi Coast, with a cliffside villa, golden Mediterranean light, and lemon trees everywhere. It’s the kind of timeless, romantic setting that matches my style perfectly, and that light is a makeup artist’s dream. Or on the moodier side, in the UK at a historic manor with filtered light. Closer to home, I’m always happy at a grand New Jersey or Pennsylvania estate with big windows and beautiful natural light.
