WILMINGTON'S COASTAL BRIDAL GLOW

In Wilmington, NC, your wedding morning should feel unhurried and intentional, even when the schedule includes waterfront portraits and travel between hotels and venues. Updo’s Studio delivers wedding day hair and makeup with high-touch coordination, long-wear confidence, and a beauty timeline designed around your photographer’s key moments. From a soft, seamless airbrush finish to lashes that read beautifully in close-ups, every detail is tailored to your features, your dress, and the coastal light so you look polished from first look through your final dance.

WILMINGTON, NC
WEDDING HAIR & MAKEUP

  • Professional hair styling for your entire bridal party

  • Expert makeup application for your party

  • Preview for both hair & makeup for the bride

  • Skillfully applied lashes for your entire party

  • Option for either Airbrush or High Definition makeup

  • A beauty assistant for 1 hour for your touch up needs

BRIDE

All perks above

$700

$250 - Hair Only
$250 - Makeup Only
$300 - Preview

PARTY

per person, age 13+

$300

$180 - Hair Only
$180 - Makeup Only

JUNIORS

per person, age 9-12

$175

Includes choice of hairstyle & light natural makeup

FLOWER GIRL

per person, age 0-8

$95

Includes choice of hairstyle & light natural makeup

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

$75 - Tattoo cover-up
$100 per hour - Additional beauty assistant hours

**A Destination Charge will be required for our team to travel to this location, to be determined at time of booking.**

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Wilmington has that rare mix of historic charm and coastal ease, but the morning logistics can be real, especially when you are navigating parking downtown or timing the drive toward Wrightsville Beach. We plan for it all with a clear sequence, steady pacing, and a team that can style a full bridal party on-site. If you are celebrating at Brooklyn Arts Center, hosting a garden ceremony at Airlie Gardens, planning an indoor-outdoor flow at Wrightsville Manor, or gathering guests along the Riverwalk at Bakery 105, we align hair and makeup timing with your photo plan so everyone is ready when the light is best. Coastal humidity and sudden summer showers are part of the landscape, so we finish with longevity in mind.

Updo’s Studio provides luxury on-site wedding hair and makeup in Wilmington, NC for brides and bridal parties. Our approach is designed for bridal mornings that need structure without feeling strict, with a lead artist guiding the order of services and keeping communication simple for your VIPs. If you want Wilmington wedding hair and makeup that holds through sea air, outdoor portraits, and a packed reception timeline, we focus on secure placement and camera-friendly balance, whether that means a low chignon or soft waves paired with soft glam or a luminous finish. A preview appointment can be added when you want extra certainty, and on the day-of we keep touch-up details clean and minimal so you stay present, not preoccupied.

A COASTAL START IN WILMINGTON

FAQs

Our VIP Experience comes with so many perks. We know it also comes with some questions though, so here are a few answers to some frequently asked questions.

Q: What all can my personal assistant do for me?

A: The most important thing the personal assistant can do is provide touch ups for both hair and makeup. That way you can have full confidence your hair & makeup will be on point for your pictures and ceremony. They can also help with veil placement and getting into your dress, etc: anything beauty related.

Q: What if my bridal party is less than 6 people?

A: If your wedding is Monday-Thursday or during the off seasons, that should be no problem. Give us a call!

If your wedding is Friday-Sunday and during the peak seasons, we're sad to say we can rarely accommodate parties of less than 6 in those circumstances. With that said, please give us a call anyway so we can talk through the details. Every year is different, so there's always the possibility we're available!

Also, regardless of the size of your party, if you're ever desperate and in a dire situation (like if your hair/makeup artist canceled on you last minute), please call us. If we can help you in your time of need, we will most certainly try to do so!

Q: I want to book with you, but my wedding will not be in one of the areas on your website!

A: If that's the case, please give us a call! We travel to any city and any state. We love to travel!