Calista Brides

I would definitely recommend Cali and Yvette,they're amazing girls and they really have talent!! I booked Cali because I've read alot of good reviews about her thru wedding wire. I was hesitant at first but then when I looked her portfolio, I know that she knows what's she's doing. Her price was really reasonable compared to other vendors out there, she's really nice and will tell you what's really good for you and not. During our trial makeup my mom didn't like how my make-up turned out, she tried different foundation and eye shows on me and at the end of the day, we have an idea of what my look is going to be. Cali was really approachable and responds to my emails really quickly. I sent her pictures of makeups that I love and she tells me if it's good for me or not. My bridal party loved their hair and makeups! On the day of the wedding Cali and Yvette showed up on the hotel on time and they were ready to roll! We were alittle behind schedule at first because some of my girls have thick hair that's why it took Cali forever to fix their hair but Cali did her thing and we were out of the hotel at exact time as we're suppose to leave!! My hair and makeup turned out really nice and I was really happy with the result! Definitely go with Cali if you're looking for a good result. Cali understands my Filipino culture which is the other factor I loved about her!! KUDOS to Cali and Yvette!

Cali and Yvette were AMAZING!!! They are both truly talented make-up artists, and Cali made my hair look gorgeous. All that everyone could say all night is how beautiful my hair looked! The airbrushed make up was fantastic, and looked so natural, I didn't want to ever take it off. They both made the hours prior to the wedding extremely enjoyable...they were hilarious. I would recommend Calista Brides to anyone who asks! Thank you so much for making me and my bridesmaids look beautiful on my wedding day!Melissa B.

My brother got married on 6/24/11. I booked Cali for hair & makeup for me, my sister and my mother. She was fantastic! Our hair and makeup lasted the entire night (including the 100 degree church ceremony) and we couldn't have been happier. Cali's used airbrush foundation, blush/bronzer & false eyelashes in addition to the stardard makeup applications. Trust me when I say that these treatments make all the difference!! We all looked amazing and we had Cali to thank for that. In fact, my eyelashes stayed on the entire weekend through several showers! A major bonus in my opinion...I signed the contract months in advance because I knew Cali would book up fast. Because of this, I had little contact with her until right before the wedding. I have to admit that when I did try to contact her I got very nervous when I didn't hear back from her right away. It was a unecessary fear because Cali always eventually got back to me, showed up as scheduled, and had us all ready on time...we cut it very, very close, but we were all on time.I suggest Cali to anyone who wants the BEST with the convenience of having her come to you. Her relaxed, calm, and easygoing attitude with the comfort of your own surroundings makes working with Cali a dream.

Cali was, for lack of a better word, incredible to work with. Her talent is tremendous and she is nothing short of a pleasure to deal with. She is incredibly professional, easygoing and genuinely loves working with her brides (and bridesmaids). I have never felt as beautiful as I did on my wedding day. I was lucky to have worked with her.

I just had my wedding on Mat 29, 2011. Cali and Rosi made my mom, my four bridesmaids and me look amazing. We all looked Hollywood glam, yet it was not too much and we still looked like ourselves. Also, Cali showed up right on time to the location we were getting ready at and then later showed up on time at my venue for a touch-up. I would recommend Calista Brides to anyone and everyone!! :)

Cali and Yvette were a pleasure to work with. My make up was beautiful all day long (even in the heat). Having my makeup done by Cali was one the most relaxing parts of my wedding day!!!Thank you Cali!Amy Chandler Jacobs

I was EXTREMELY happy with Cali (and Gigi's) hair and make-up services for my wedding. If you look at Cali's portfolio of the make-up and hairstyles she has done, you will see that she doesn't force the same look on every single girl, but is extremely versatile and takes each girl's features into consideration. Each of my bridesmaids looks significantly different than one another, and Cali made everyone look like themselves and not some crazy bridesmaid clone. She was also very responsive to suggestions (darker on eye makeup, more teased crown, etc) during my trial as well as on the actual day of. Not only is Cali talented, but she is confident, has a great sense of humor, and is fun to work with...all features you should look for in your hair/make-up team for your wedding day! My only suggestion would be to keep a closer eye on time. For whatever reason, we ended up getting extremely behind on time which significantly shortened our formal wedding party photo time. I didn't mind too much but it could cause a lot of last-minute stress for anyone who is really anxious and/or wants tons of formal photos. All in all, I highly recommend Calista Brides. People say that your wedding day is the day that you look the best in your whole life...Cali did such a great job that I'm SURE I will never look that good again!!! ;-)

I researched alot of so-called wedding hair and makeup people and none of them compared to Calista Brides. I'm usually hard to please but during my trial, Cali knew just what I wanted and I didn't have to change a thing. Yvette was also fantastic! She had my bridal party looking super glam and everyone was in love with their lashes and Yvette's smokey eye. Thank you Cali so much!!!!

Cali and her team were incredible!!! I can honestly say I have never felt more gorgeous than I did on my wedding day (April 30, 2011). Cali has a wonderful personality and completely made me feel at ease on my big day. I had a very large wedding party (12 bridesmaids, a junior bridesmaid and flower girl). Plus, my mom got her hair and make-up done and two of my nieces got their hair done as well. Cali made sure not only were we all beautiful, but that we were also ready on time. I cannot even tell you how grateful I am that Cali was there because she was the one that made the morning go very smoothly. Cali also scheduled the times everyone needed to be there, which was a great relief to me! The 18 inch extensions Cali provided were amazing. Everyone’s make-up and hair stayed picture perfect all day. Thank you so much Calista Brides!!!!

I had a South Asian (Pakistani) wedding in March 2011 and Cali did my hair/makeup as well as makeup and hair for my mother, sister, aunt, and cousins. She did a fantastic job! My makeup turned out even better than I imagined- I've already had people ask me who did the makeup. She was wonderful, easy to work with, and very flexible. Everyone looked amazing and I would definitely recommend Cali to anyone.

Calista Brides is truly a talented bunch of beauties!! I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. They arrived early to set up and had all 12 of us done way before we even had to leave! everyone looked so unique and beautiful. My cousin who's engaged, actually booked them that same day too! I highly recommend getting the airbrush and hair extensions if you're thinking of getting them. Our skin looked flawless and my hair never looked better. I am beyond impressed with their skills and talents.

I'm so happy I found Calista Brides!!!! My wedding was very early in the morning and I had 10 people altogether. Cali and Yvette showed up early and had us ready with time to spare. I had Cali custom make extensions for me which to this day I still use!! My makeup lasted all day and night. Yvette did the rest of the bridesmaids, a junior bridesmaid and both mothers and everyone was ecstatic at how glamorous yet "real" they looked. They really know how to bring the best features out. Cali & Yvette were so accommodating with everyones needs & desires. If you show them a picture, thats exactly what you get! I cannot say enough wonderful things. I 100% recommend them!

I loved working with Cali!! I was very indecisive and changed my hair color several times as well as the look I was going for with my makeup- Cali was very flexible and gave me exactly what I wanted and I felt amazing all day! Neither hair nor makeup moved an inch and I was able to wear the extensions she made for me for the rest of the weekend. The whole process took a little longer than I thought- but it's bc Cali is thorough and meticulous and my bridesmaids and I couldn't have been happier with the results. One for my bridesmaids is even planning on using Cali at her own wedding. I would def recommend her and can't wait to work with her again! Thanks Cali!!

Cali is incredible. She arrived on time and took the absolute best care of myself, 7 bridesmaids hair, and make-up for my mother, myself, and my maid-of-honor. We looked stunning. We looked like the best versions of ourselves-not overly made up at all. Everyone's hair stayed all day and into the night and it was a super windy day. It would be a mistake to go with anyone else if you live in the Philadelphia area and want to look fantastic. Thank you so much Cali, best wishes forthe future!

Working with Cali was awesome from start to finish. She did an amazing job not only during my trial but on the big day she far exceeded my already hyped expectations. She also did the hair for each on my ladies and they all looked beautiful! Each girl got their own unique style that not only was flattering to the shape of their face but totally fit their individual personalities. I would totally work with Cali again!!!

I am really happy that I was able to secure Calista Brides for my wedding. I'd been through 2 bad hair trials already and both people were actually referrals from other wedding websites. But I knew as soon as I saw Cali's portfolio that I found THE Hair and makeup artist. She knew exactly what I wanted and suggested the best look for my features and hair. She made us all feel at ease and we really enjoyed having her around. Cali is truly a god send!!

I love love loved Cali's work! Fabulous! Myself and my bridesmaids looked so beautiful! Cali was accomodating and friendly. All of my girls were very pleased with how their hair looked. And it was 97 degrees and everyone's hair and makeup looked great all night long!

I will gladly recommend Calista Brides to everyone I know! Attention to detail, promptness, and professionalism are top priority with Calista. She really knows what bridal beauty is all about!

Cali does really beautiful work. My hair looked so smooth and shiny and soft and my curl lasted for 2 days even after I took my hair down. Our makeup was so clean and fresh. I looked and felt like a new woman. I can't wait to get my pictures!

Cali is great at her job. My hair and makeup were flawless on my wedding day, and held up very well. My hair was still looking good the next day! My only complaint would be her timing. On the wedding day, we were all supposed to be finished by 9:30 am, and we were not finished until almost 10:30. This really messed up the timing for the rest of the day.

AMAZING all the way! Calista Brides is who you need to call for the best hair and make-up if you are getting married. I had 2 awful trials and finally found out about Calista thank god she was open on my date. Highly highy recommend!

Cali was the absolute BEST! Her work is beautiful!! Makeup is absolutley flawless. She helped me so much with my indecisiveness on my hair and really helped make my hair/makeup perfect (because she is a total perfectionist). I would recommend Cali to all of those brides who want to look amazing and kick back and not worry about their hair/makeup the day of thier wedding.

I can't thank Calista Brides enough! My hair and make-up turned out beautiful and both held up all night, even after hrs of dancing. She knew exactly what I wanted. Very professional and easy to work with! I have no complaints whatsoever. Thank you So much for helping my wedding become a dream come true!!!!!!! :-D

Cali was amazing!!! If you want to look more beautiful than you thought possible, HIRE HER!She came to my apartment a couple months before the big day for my trial. I didn't know whether I wanted an updo or down-do, so she was kind enough to do both hairstyles so I could decide. Also, being an Asian bride, the fake lashes made a huge difference!!! When the big day came, my hair looked EXACTLY how I wanted it! And the makeup... so beautiful! I can't even describe how talented she is and how amazed I was at how beautiful everyone looked. I just got my pictures back today and am just so thrilled by my hair and makeup. I encourage all future brides to get their makeup done. Cali will make your face look flawless. She even did makeup for my groom. Trust me. She is seriously the best.

Cali was wonderful! She was very responsive and professional. And her work was nothing short of amazing!! I had so many compliments on my hair and my makeup, as did everyone else who had Cali do their hair/makeup. She listened to my ideas and gave me some great tips. I would absolutely recommend her!

Cali was amazing! Her staff is so talented and gracious as well. They arrived early to set up and had us done early too. All of us looked so different and our hairstyles and makeup suited our personalities perfectly. Calista Brides is a MUST for wedding day beauty!!

A++++++ service all the way! Cali is a genius, she was on time and came with another makeup artist that works with her, who was also great. I couldn't have asked for a better day. My bridemaids looked beautiful and I never felt so glamorous. I just got my proofs back and I can't believe that my hair and makeup looked just as good at 1 am as it it did at 12 noon. I highly recommend Calista Brides!!

I booked Cali on very short notice, and fortunately she was available to come to the venue to do our hair. It was awesome that she was so flexible! She did a fantastic job, I got tons of compliments and my mom and bridesmaids were also very happy with the way their hair turned out. Cali promised that my hair wouldn't budge all day, and she was absolutely right - I can't say that my husband was as happy about that as I was, since I needed him to help me take my hair down afterward and that wasn't exactly what he had in mind! But I can say without hesitation that working with Cali was great, and I definitely recommend her!

I booked Cali on very short notice, and I'm so glad that she was available. My wedding was on a Sunday morning, and going to a salon was pretty impossible, since many are closed Sundays or don't open until much later than we needed, so we really needed someone to come to us at the venue. Cali did hair for me, my mother, and two of my bridesmaids, and everyone was so happy with the way it turned out. I got so many compliments, and my hair didn't budge all day long! Because I booked so close to my wedding, we didn't have time for a trial but Cali was able to do a great job even without it. I highly, highly recommend her!

Cali is wonderful and I would recommend her to anyone getting married in the Philadelphia area. She comes to you for both your trial and the actual day of your wedding, which is nice if you have a busy schedule. She brings everything she needs with her, and does a great job with doing your makeup in a way that does not look heavy but brings out your best features. She made my eyes look so big! The makeup stays on very well - the only thing I had to touch up was lipstick, which was easy since she gave me miniature versions of lipsick and gloss to keep in my purse. She also does a mean updo! They stay forever. She was also responsive to changes that I wanted to be made from the trial to the wedding - she listened and tweaked the look, so I was very happy with the results. The last thing I want to mention is that she used hair extensions on me per my request, and no one could notice (not even me). That is talent. I was very happy with Cali and would highly recommend her services to anyone who wants to look and feel great on their wedding day. She is also super nice and relaxed, which helps to minimize your stress levels on the day. Go Cali!

Highly recommended hair and makeup artist! Cali is one of my favorite vendors we hired. She promised my makeup would not melt in the insane heat, and it lasted all day and night without fading, amazing!! My hair stayed intact until the nest morning when I took it down. Technical aside, Cali is someone that is so serene and laid back and the attention she gave everyone was impressive. I had 6 bridesmaids, 2 flower girls, myself and my mom and Cali had us all done in under 6 hours. Real Talent!

Cali did a wonderful job at my hair trial and we were looking forward to having her do her "magic" on the day of the wedding. Unfortunately, she was 30 minutes late on the day of our wedding and that meant not everyone got hair and make-up done. She did call and let us know that she was going to be late and she was very good at email communications. As a bride, I was very happy with my look, but it did add stress to the day and we were not able to get all the pictures that we wanted to before the wedding and not everyone in the bridal party felt their best. She did refund some of our money for not being able to finish everyone which I thought was most fair of her but I wish that things could have gone more smoothly.

Cali's hair skills are phenomenal - she managed to make all (5) of my Bridesmaids, myself & my mother all look great, but different. A skill. My only hesitation is that she was 30 mins late, and consequently 30 mins late to finish. This did not adversely effect any timings on the day, as I had padded the schedule. I did not mention this to her on the day, because I did not want her to rush the Bridesmaids hair. Also, Cali has a very bubbly personality - which I normally look for in a hairstylist. However, on the day of my wedding, I would have preferred a more serene, calm environment. Even with those (2) caveats - I would recommend Cali for the amazing work she did on everyone's hair.

Cali's work is gorgeous! She did my hair and makeup for my wedding and hair for three bridesmaids-- all in under three hours! She was able to work with a variety of hair lengths and each woman looked gorgeous when Cali was done with her!My hair stayed in its up-do from 9AM until 5PM when I took it out!Only minor issue was that Cali was a few minutes late for our 7AM start time, but she still got us all in prior to our 10AM departure for the wedding venue. Highly highly recommended!!

Wonderful find! I had my makeup and my hair done with Calista and I paid for my bridemaids to also have their hair done. They loved my makeup so much that they all decided to have theirs done as well. We partied hard and went out for drinks after the reception and except for our lips, our makeup was still awesome! My lash extensions stayed on for 4 days and I didn't even feel them. My only thing is that I had a bridesmaid cancel her her hair appointment the day of the wedding (she was hungover- eek!) Calista let me know that unless someone took her place I would have to pay 50 % of the service fee. It is stated in the contract, but I never really read the contract, obviously not Calista's fault! Anyway, we convinced my grandmom to have her hair done so it all worked out. She books up quick so you'll be lucky if you get her!

Cali is a great find! She does hair and makeup beautifully. If you've looked around like I did, you will see that most people do either hair or makeup, which imo is way more cost and hassle. She also travels to the bride, another plus. My hair and makeup lasted all night and I never got so many compliments!

Wonderful!! I am so happy that Cali was available for my wedding day. I had seen what magic she's done for previous brides and I was just as thrilled with the way my hair and makeup turned out. Nothing budged at all, even at 3 am!

Calista Brides was recommended to me by numerous people. So when she was available on my wedding date I was ecstatic! She is extremely talented and did both our hair AND our makeup, flawless! I highly recommend her. She books up fast, hopefully you'll be as lucky as I was to have had her.

Cali's great! She made us all feel very beautiful and my hair and makeup lasted all night. I highly recommend her!

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I've seen Cali in action and am always impressed with her enthusiasm for making every individual feel beautiful on their wedding day. She's vibrant, bubbly, puts you at ease and her work is simply gorgeous!