Pre-Dame Beauty

Pre-Dame Beauty is a boutique bridal hair and makeup team founded by Stefanie, who spent 12 years working in editorial and commercial beauty before launching the company. The studio is based in Brooklyn, but they operate as an on-location service, traveling to venues, hotels, and homes throughout New York City, the Hudson Valley, and the Catskills.

The team structure is deliberate. Stefanie hand-selects every artist, and lead artists specialize in either hair or makeup — never both. That specialization means you're getting someone who's focused entirely on their discipline rather than splitting attention between two different skill sets.

Their approach is skin-focused and editorial. This isn't the kind of team that's going to pile on product and send you out looking like someone else. The goal is a polished version of yourself that holds up on camera and lasts through the night. Every makeup application includes individual lash application and a custom lip color for each person to keep.

The preview session (their term for a trial) happens 6-10 weeks before the wedding at their studio. All bookings require a signed contract and 30% deposit to hold the date. With 161 reviews and a 5.0 rating on WeddingWire, their consistency is well-documented.

For Hudson Valley wedding venues where getting-ready happens at a nearby Airbnb or hotel, Pre-Dame's on-location model is exactly what you need. They arrive at your location, work within your timeline, and manage the schedule so everyone is ready when they need to be. If you're looking for a Hudson Valley wedding photographer who knows these vendors, get in touch.