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At Buttery Bridal, I specialize in creating timeless, polished looks that enhance your natural beauty and leave you feeling confident from the first photo to the last dance. Your wedding morning should feel smooth, organized, and stress-free—and my goal is to make sure your beauty experience is just that.

From intimate weddings to large bridal parties, every service is designed with attention to detail, professionalism, and a personalized touch.

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Hair & Makeup that feels Beautiful and very much You.

Services designed to make you feel confident, beautiful, and fully prepared for your special day. Have something specific in mind? We’re happy to customize services to create a package that fits your vision perfectly.

  • $150 ($175 for clip in extensions)

    Your bridal hairstyle should feel like you—just elevated. Whether you envision soft romantic waves, an elegant updo, or something modern and sleek, I work with you to create a style that complements your dress, vision, and overall wedding aesthetic.

    Bridal hair services include:

    • Personalized styling based on your vision

    • Professional product selection for long-lasting hold

    • Veil and accessory placement

    • Final detailing to ensure your style lasts all day

  • $150

    Bridal makeup is designed to enhance your natural features while ensuring you look flawless both in person and in photos. I specialize in timeless, camera-ready makeup that photographs beautifully and lasts throughout your entire wedding day.

    Bridal makeup services include:

    • Customized complexion matching

    • Long-wear, professional-grade products

    • Skin-enhancing techniques for a radiant finish

    • Lashes included to complete your look

    • Touch-up guidance before I leave

  • $125 per service

    Your bridal party deserves to look and feel just as beautiful and confident as you do. I provide coordinated hair and makeup services that keep everyone looking polished while maintaining an efficient timeline for the morning.

    Services available for:

    • Bridesmaids

    • Mothers of the Bride and Groom

    • Flower girls (8 & under $85)

    • Junior attendants

    • Additional guests

    For larger bridal parties, additional artists may be added to ensure everyone is ready on time.

  • Pricing same as day of services

    Your bridal preview is where your vision comes to life.

    This appointment allows us to design and perfect your wedding day look in advance so there are no surprises. We can explore different styles, adjust details, and fine-tune everything until your final look feels exactly right.

    Bridal previews are reserved exclusively for brides who have already booked their wedding date. This ensures that my time is dedicated to the brides who have secured their services and allows us to focus fully on customizing your final wedding day look—rather than using the appointment as a consultation or audition.

    Bridal previews are held on location, allowing you to experience my full professional setup—just like you will on your wedding day. This gives you a realistic idea of how everything will look and feel the morning of your wedding, helping you feel confident, prepared, and excited for the big day.

  • All services are performed on location, meaning I travel directly to you so you can relax and enjoy your morning without the stress of traveling to a salon.

    I proudly serve:

    • Rochester, New York

    • Surrounding Finger Lakes region

    • Destination and extended travel locations

    Travel outside the Rochester area is absolutely available, and I am more than willing to travel several hours to be part of your special day. A travel fee applies based on distance and travel time.

Setting Realistic Expectations

At Buttery Bridal, my goal is always to enhance your natural beauty—not change who you are. I believe in being honest and transparent so we can set realistic expectations and create a look you truly love.

Understanding what makeup can and cannot do helps ensure you feel confident and prepared for your wedding day.

What Makeup CAN do:

  • Enhance your natural features

  • Even out skin tone

  • Create a polished, flawless look for photos

  • Add dimension and glow

  • Boost confidence

  • Provide long-lasting, camera-ready results

What Makeup CANNOT Do:

  • Completely remove pores, texture, acne, or acne scarring

  • Eliminate fine lines or natural creasing

  • Lift or add volume like Botox or fillers

  • Prevent creasing entirely (we all have expression and movement)

  • Change bone structure or facial features

Makeup is powerful—but it isn’t magic. The most beautiful bridal makeup still looks like you, just elevated and refined.

Healthy Skin = Beautiful Skin

One thing I always remind my brides: your makeup will only look as good as your skin underneath it.

That’s why I provide all of my brides with an in depth consultation that includes skincare tips, suggested timelines, and recommendations to help your skin look its best before the big day.

If you’re hoping to improve things like texture, acne scarring, fine lines, or enlarged pores, those results typically come from skincare treatments—not makeup alone. Treatments such as facials, microneedling, Botox, fillers, or laser treatments can make a big difference when planned in advance.

If you’re considering any treatments or have specific skin goals, I always recommend consulting with a licensed skincare professional or dermatologist to create a plan that works for you.

And if you’re ever unsure about what’s possible or have a specific look in mind—let’s talk about it. I’m here to guide you with honesty, experience, and care every step of the way.

Hair Prepartion Matters

Beautiful bridal hair starts with healthy hair and a healthy scalp. One thing I always remind my brides is: a healthy scalp is a happy scalp. When your scalp and hair are properly cared for, styles hold better, look shinier, and last longer throughout your wedding day.

In the months leading up to your wedding, consistency is key. Regular trims, proper hydration, and maintaining your hair health will make a noticeable difference in how your style turns out.

How to Prepare Your Hair for Your Wedding Day:

  • Stay consistent with regular trims to prevent split ends

  • Keep up with conditioning treatments to maintain moisture and shine

  • Avoid making major color changes right before your wedding

  • Schedule your final color appointment 1–2 weeks before the big day

  • Wash your hair the day before your wedding unless otherwise discussed

  • Make sure your scalp is clean, balanced, and free of buildup

A healthy scalp creates the foundation for beautiful, long-lasting styles. If you struggle with dryness, buildup, excessive oil, or scalp irritation, addressing those concerns ahead of time can make styling smoother and more successful on your wedding day.

If you’re unsure about what your hair needs, I’m always happy to guide you with personalized recommendations based on your hair type, style goals, and wedding vision.

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A Personalized Experience

Every bride is different, and every wedding day is unique. My approach is always tailored to your individual vision, timeline, and comfort level.

From the moment you book through your wedding day, I’m here to guide you, answer questions, and make sure you feel confident every step of the way.

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  • Buttery Bridal was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day! From our very first interaction, Rachael was incredibly responsive, friendly, and provided detailed information to ensure we felt confident and prepared. On the day of, Rachael did an absolutely stunning job on the entire bridal party - our styles looked flawless and lasted all night long. The value of their services was fantastic, as the quality of their work was truly top-notch. We couldn't have been happier with Buttery Bridal and highly recommend them to anyone needing their hair done for a special day!

    Erin K. - Bridesmaid

  • 10/10. Rachael is amazing. She is very personable and professional. She can take a picture of the style and make it happen. She also gave me ideas about what I could do to make the style work for me.

    Dawn - Bridesmaid

  • Buttery Bridal was a fantastic choice for our wedding beauty needs. Rachael’s communication via email and text was always clear, which made planning our look for the big day a breeze. The team was efficient, incorporated any feedback we had, and delivered excellent results - everyone felt at ease and left with their desired look. We would highly recommend Buttery Bridal to any couple planning their wedding. 

    Carly C. - Bride

  • I truly can’t imagine having anyone other than Rachael there for my bridal hair & makeup! From the first time we met, she immediately put a smile on my face and got me laughing to shake off the nerves. As someone who was nervous about how “myself” I’d feel on my wedding day with bridal hair & makeup, I was completely put at ease by Rachael’s expertise. With just a couple inspo photos and a few minutes of chatting, she completely understood the vision and brought so much skill to executing on it. On top of that, she was such a fun and calming presence to have around for both my trial during my shower and the wedding day itself. She made the whole experience totally stress free for myself & my bridal party. It’s hard to express the extent to which I feel she truly went above and beyond, but to try and capture it I’ll just add that she literally came to do my hair & makeup on her birthday, which I didn’t even find out about until after the fact!! Rachael is an absolute joy to work with, and I highly recommend her!

    Anna - Bride

  • Phenomenal Experience! Buttery Bridal was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding day! From the moment I reached out, her communication was efficient, open and honest. The quality of their work and value was truly above and beyond - she was so focused and attentive, making sure all of the girls had a great experience, and giving everyone exactly what they asked for. Rachael has such great skills and is highly focused and efficient, getting through five bridesmaids, mothers and the bride in a short time - she was a one-woman army! She even helped me put in my veil at the end of the session and made sure two of my bridesmaids knew how to adjust and remove it before I walked down the aisle. I couldn't recommend her more highly for any bride looking for an artist that will go above and beyond to make your special day perfect.

    Victoria K. - Bride

  • Rachael made getting ready for my wedding fun, easy, and stress-free! As a bride who was planning from a distance it was great to be able to have someone who did both hair and makeup (one less decision/contract!) and who would come to our venue. Her pricing was well within my budget and included a trial that made me feel comfortable and confident that I would get the look I wanted on our big day. She also worked with my schedule to make sure we could fit in my trial when I was in town. Her and her assistant made sure that my entire bridal party and I looked and felt beautiful on my wedding day and even finished glam ahead of schedule so that there was no rushing around. I cannot recommend Buttery Bridal highly enough!

    Lauren M. - Bride

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Ready to Reserve your date?

Wedding dates fill quickly, especially during peak season.

If you’re ready to begin planning your bridal beauty experience, I would love to be part of your special day.

Inquire today to check availability and begin the booking process.