THE TRIANGLE, NORTH CAROLINA

Raleigh Wedding
Hair & Makeup

A calm Raleigh morning that runs on time, a look that holds first look to last dance, and your whole party taken care of. We bring it all to your venue across the Triangle, drawing on twenty-six years of award-winning North Carolina wedding mornings.

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ON-SITE IN RALEIGH

We bring the studio
to Raleigh.

Raleigh is one of our most-requested destinations, and we travel to the Triangle throughout the year for weddings in Raleigh, Durham, and Cary. We arrive early, set up quickly, and own the morning timeline, so your party is camera-ready without the rush and you never feel hurried.

Whether you’re marrying in a historic downtown home like the Merrimon-Wynne House or a modern event space, we bring the full studio to you (bridal hair, airbrush or HD makeup, lashes, and extensions) with a calm that holds the whole room together, and a look designed to last from your first look through the last dance.

We plan the morning timeline with you in advance and style your entire party: you, your bridesmaids, both mothers, and the flower girls, so everyone looks like themselves and the look reads cohesively in every photograph, wherever in the Triangle you celebrate.

Founded
2000
Artists
13
Bride from
$575
Travel
By distance
Bridal hair and makeup in Raleigh by Updo's Studio
WHERE WE WORK

Raleigh venues
we frequent.

Don’t see your venue? We travel to private homes, hotels, and venues throughout the Raleigh area. Just ask.

INVESTMENT

Tailored for Raleigh.

Our package prices are the same wherever we travel: from $575 for the bride and $225 per party member, age 13+. Raleigh, about an hour and a half from our Winston-Salem studio, is one of the places we travel to most, so a travel fee is added, quoted by distance and confirmed in your written quote. Send your date for an exact Raleigh quote.

FROM $575 BRIDE · BEFORE TRAVEL
Party styling from $225 per person, age 13+
BUILD YOUR MORNING

Four choices,
your real number.

Tell us who’s in the chair and how much you want held for you. Your estimate updates live. The package price is the same wherever we travel; for weddings outside the Triad, travel is quoted by distance and confirmed in your quote.

Planning a destination or multi-day weekend? Meet The Traveling Chair

Pricing for Raleigh
Who’s in the chair?
The bride
FULL HAIR & MAKEUP
Included
Need hair
YOUR PARTY · AGE 13+
5
Need makeup
YOUR PARTY · AGE 13+
5
Juniors
AGE 9–12 · $150 EACH
0
Flower girls
AGE 0–8 · $85 EACH
0
How much do you want held for you?
See what changes between tiers
Anything to add? Optional
Lashes
Individual lashes, applied by hand.
Hair extensions
Color-matched, applied day-of. No commitment.
Reception restyle
A second hairstyle for the reception, so you step into the evening feeling brand new. Includes a senior artist staying two extra hours.
Beauty assistant hours
1 hour included with your tier. Add more at $150/hr.
1 hour
YOUR MORNING
Raleigh
The bride Gold package $625
Your party 5 getting ready $1,250
ESTIMATED · BEFORE TRAVEL
$1,875
6 IN
THE CHAIR

Plus a travel fee for your area, quoted by distance and confirmed in your written quote.

How was this calculated?
Inquire with these details

An estimate, not your final price. No deposit to inquire, and we’ll confirm your exact services and date together.

ALSO SERVING NEAR 
RALEIGH
DurhamCaryChapel HillApexWake ForestHolly SpringsFuquay-VarinaMorrisville
“On time, organized, and genuinely lovely humans to spend a morning with. They made my mom and my grandmother feel just as beautiful as me. I cannot recommend them enough for a Raleigh wedding.”
BRITTANY  ·  MERRIMON-WYNNE HOUSE
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RALEIGH · FAQ

Common
questions.

How much is wedding hair and makeup in Raleigh?

Our package prices are the same wherever we travel: from $575 for the bride and $225 per party member, with a bridal preview included in every tier. Raleigh, about an hour and a half from our Winston-Salem studio, is one of the places we travel to most, so a travel fee is added, quoted by distance and confirmed in your written quote. Send your date and venue for an exact Raleigh quote.

Do you travel to Raleigh for wedding hair and makeup?

Yes. Raleigh and the wider Triangle are regular destinations for us. We’re based in Winston-Salem and travel to Raleigh, Durham, and Cary throughout the year. Our package prices are the same wherever we go; for Raleigh, a travel fee is added, quoted by distance and confirmed in your written quote.

Which Raleigh and Triangle venues do you work at?

We serve venues across the Triangle including the Merrimon-Wynne House, The Stockroom at 230, The Cookery, Walnut Hill, and the Pavilion at the Angus Barn, as well as venues in Durham and Cary and private residences.

Do you offer airbrush or HD makeup in Raleigh?

Yes. Both airbrush and high-definition makeup are available, and we’ll recommend the right finish for your skin tone and your photographer’s lighting.

When should we schedule a preview if we’re in the Triangle?

We typically hold previews at our Winston-Salem studio or when you’re already nearby, 8 to 12 weeks before the wedding. We’ll coordinate timing that works for a Raleigh-area couple.

Can you handle a large Raleigh bridal party?

Absolutely. It’s one of our specialties. We bring an appropriately sized team so parties of 10 to 15 or more typically finish in about three hours or a little more, wherever your Triangle venue is.

Your Raleigh morning,
beautifully handled.

Send your date and venue and we’ll confirm availability and send your Raleigh quote.