START HERE — How to Book Your Bridal Glam.
Your dream glam should feel easy & effortless — and we’ve made the booking process just that 🤍
To get started, simply email us with the details below:
📧 Email: [email protected]
Please include:
- Full Name
- Wedding Date
- # of People Needing Makeup (bride + bridal party)
- Getting Ready Location
-Time everyone needs to be ready by
That’s it!
From there:
✅ We’ll check availability
✅ Send over our pricing guide + package details
✅ If we’re a perfect fit, we’ll create your custom proposal + lock in your date!
We can’t wait to glam you on your special day!
🤍 Slay Makeup Artistry Bridal Team
THIS IS US 🖤
We are Shannon and Samantha. We are the two faces behind Slay Makeup! We are best friends who met almost a decade ago working in the industry together. In 2017, we decided to take a leap of faith and start our business making our clients look and feel beautiful with our artistry skills.
Since then, we’ve worked with hundreds of beautiful faces on the most special of occasions. We specialize in bridal makeup and have built a team of amazing artists to work along with us. There’s nothing that fuels our passion more than being a part of of those special moments.
If you like what you see in our portfolio, email us or book your glam directly from the link in our bio. We would love to slay your glam goals!
Love, Sam + Sha 💋
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At her summer trial, Jess wore bronze like a second skin — sun-kissed, warm and radiant.
Come November, the light changed. Her complexion turned porcelain, inviting a cooler, more sculpted palette. We followed the shift, letting airy taupes and tender neutrals take center stage.
This year, brides are no longer bound to their trial look. They’re editing, refining, curating — choosing beauty that mirrors their present self. A quiet revolution, and I’m here for it 🫶🏼
Makeup @shannon_leigh_smith@slay__makeup
Hair @thebridallook_@hair_by_er_
Venue @the_evermore_nj
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An absolute slayyy for Alexa’s senior prom 🤍
Also natural light is that girl, alwaysss
MUA @shannon_leigh_smith
Glow @cocoglow.airbrush
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Getting to glam my new sister-in-law on one of the biggest days of her life was so special. We kept everything soft, polished, and timeless — glowing skin, defined eyes, and the kind of details that make the whole look feel seamless in person and in photos. ✨
The Reality of Bridal Makeup Part II
# 4. SOFT GLAM RELIES HEAVILY ON TECHNIQUE
Soft glam is technique-heavy because nothing can hide behind dramatic makeup. It’s precise. It’s layered carefully, blended seamlessly, and built to last through real life, flash photography, happy tears, and a full wedding day.
As I’ve grown as an artist, I’ve realized the biggest difference in elevated makeup isn’t always more product—it’s more attention to detail.
And with that…
# 5. SOFT GLAM TAKES TIME ⏰
It’s not happening in 39 min sis. Not because it’s heavy makeup—but because every detail has to be intentional.
Thin layers.
Controlled placement.
Smooth transitions.
Balanced proportions.
That’s what creates makeup that feels effortless while still looking polished, timeless, and refined ✨
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The Reality of Bridal Makeup.
In this series, I’m breaking down hard truths of bridal glam.
# 1. Your inspo isn’t your face.
Pinterest inspo only works when it aligns with your natural features and skin tone.
The magic happens when your artist knows how to adapt the look to you.
If you’ve ever said ‘I want this EXACT look’—this is your sign to trust the process instead
# 2. No product can save bad technique.
Don’t blame “the foundation” when it’s actually how it was applied.
Flawless skin isn’t from more foundation—it’s from building coverage exactly where it’s needed.
A heavy layer sits on top of the skin.
Thin layers melt into the skin.
# 3. Ignoring pro prep advice will show.
MAKEUP WILL EMPHASIZE TEXTURE. ALWAYS.
If your skin is dry, flaky, or oily, no amount of makeup will sit perfectly.
Monthly facials, dermaplane, strong daily skincare routine with an emphasis on exfoliation and hydration.
Stay tuned for part two
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THE BIGGEST SHIFT IN 2026 BRIDAL MAKEUP 📣
It’s not heavier glam.
It’s not more contour.
It’s skin.
This year my brides are asking for:
– Lightweight, breathable coverage
– Radiance without looking oily
– Texture that still looks like real skin
– Makeup that lasts without feeling heavy
The goal isn’t to look different anymore…
it’s to look like the best version of yourself.
That’s why my approach is always skin-focused—
everything else is built on top of that.
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POV: you booked the glam team and now your entire bridal party looks unreal 😌✨
The best bridal glam has a few non-negotiables:
• A structured timeline (that actually works)
• The right number of artists for your group size
• A team that can adapt without stress
• Makeup that lasts from first look → last dance
That’s the difference between a rushed morning…
and one that feels like this.
📩 inquire via email to secure your date
📌all booking info pinned
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Most brides don’t want to look different—
they want to look like the best version of themselves.
That’s where technique matters. This is where my experience shines.
The right placement.
The right tones.
The right amount of product.
So your skin still looks like skin…
your features still feel like you…
and your makeup holds from first look to last dance.
This is soft glam done intentionally.
For the bride who wants elevated, never overdone.
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Every step is intentional—from skin prep to final set—so you look flawless in every light, every photo, every moment.
Mackenzie’s bridal trial 🤍 It’s giving “trust me, I got you.”
Makeup @shannon_leigh_smith
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As a makeup artist, I love mixing drugstore and luxury products in the same routine.
Some affordable products honestly perform just as well (sometimes better).
This entire look took 15 minutes.
Products used:
1. Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint – Shade 220
2. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
3.MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural – Dark Deepest
4.Patrick Ta Major Dimension Eyeshadow Palette
5.Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush – She’s Giving
6.Rare Beauty Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter – Mesmerize
7. MAC Lip Liner in Cork
8. Fenty Gloss Fu$$y
Would you try this combo?
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