Montclair, NJ 07006
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Reviews for My Cinderellas Dream




I can't say enough good things about Mari and Rita. Even before I met them, they made me feel like I was an old friend. Mari and Rita did the hair and makeup of my whole bridal party and moms. There were 9 of us total (including 1 very picky bridesmaid)and they didn't even break a sweat!! Each of the girls came out looking fabulous. And the best part is that every girl had a hair and makeup style that fit their personality! They weren't the same old cookie cutter bridesmaids. These girls are truely amazing! They are great at what they do and the whole time it felt like having 2 more extra friends in the room!! And all of us still looked great into the wee hours of the morning :-)
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Jaime was a beautiful Bride, she has a natural look which we carried through with her Bridal Hair style and Bridal Make up. Her Wedding party of 6 was probably one of the best group of girls. All were unique in their own way, making our job very easy. Her mom and mother inlaw were full of excitement and joked with each other all day. It felt like one big happy family and we were apart of it. The Wedding took place in Cape May at Congress Hall which was absolutely gorgeous and the Hall being on the Ocean was spectacular!! Thank you Jaime and thank you to your Photographers for capturing your true Beauty!! :)




Of course I had to get married on the hottest, most humid day of the year, outside, and my hair does unexplainable things when it's that humid. I'm sure some of you out there can relate. Well let me tell you my hair did not frizz, it stayed perfect all night. I am extremely particular and when Rita finished my masterpiece I was so pleased. As for my makeup, I am a go natural kind of girl and when Mari put on my face I have to say it was flawless. It felt light and not caked on, I especially hate that feeling. The only touchups I had to to do was add lipstick once in a while. To all those future brides out there these are your girls. If you want great results at a very reasonable cost, please call these ladies. You will not regret it.
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Samantha was very particular and for a very good reason. She has the kind of hair that straight haired girls like myself love and curly frizzy haired girls like her HATE!! None the less she absolutely looked beautiful!! We had a blast taking care of her and her wedding party. We still see Sam and I still keep in contact with her sister Allison. She was great. Allison is a Breast Cancer Survivor and we pray that she stays that way. We put false eyelashes on Allison since she had very little due to treatments at the time that Sam got married. Allison is shown in our pics on our site and face book. We became instant friends on Samantha's Wedding Day!! Thank you Sam. Smoochers!!




Rita has been cutting and styling my hair for almost 13 years. When it came time to pick someone to do my hair and make up for my wedding, I couldn't have imagined anyone else! Mari and Rita are amazing. I went for a trial a few weeks before and it only took two minutes for Rita to capture my "vision" and put it into action. They day of my wedding, Rita and Mari came bright and early and ready to work. I had five bridesmaids, a flower girl and my mother. They finished all of us in record time and kept the mood so light and fun, it wasn't just getting ready, it was a party and a great start to the day. They are professional, prompt, and extremely people friendly. It is six months after my wedding and my girlfriends are still talking about how amazing they were. In my photos, my "girls" didn't even look made up. Everyone looked natural and flawless. I would refer My Cinderellas Dream to the world... they truly have the artistic capability to make your "Cinderellas Dream" a reality. They did it for me.
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Angie you can brighten up any cloudy day..You and your wedding party made the time go so fast. You were truly a beautiful Bride. We would like to thank you for all your referrals to My Cinderellas Dream. Your friend Basant (Egyptian wedding) was fantastic. The ethnicity and warmth from her and her family was fantastic..Her little boy tugged out my heart strings when he told Basant just how beautiful she looked when we were through adding extensions and applying make up!! His little heart was in his eyes..Thank you, thank you.




Mari and Rita were GREAT!! I have to say that I am very fussy when it comes to hair and makeup...and I am definetly a nervous client.But, I had absolutly nothing to worry about, and right from the beginning, I knew I was in great hands. They both took the time to really listen to what I wanted, and offered great suggestions, always asking the right questions, and truly understanding the exact look I was trying to achieve. It was so nice to know that on the day of my wedding I could really relax and enjoy it because my hair and makeup were already planned out and completly taken care of!! The last thing you want on that day is to worry about your appearance. Just leave it to the pro's and I promise you will feel like a queen.
They will walk you through the entire process...even help you coordinate times---which is very important! These girls are true pro's...always available to answer questions, always on time, and GREAT at what they do. I highly recommend My Cinderellas Dream...to look and feel your best on the most important day of your life!
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Thank you so much for your review. You made working with you on your wedding day a pleasure. As nervous and particular as you were, it was a lot of fun!! Sometimes we think we are crazy Brides but in fact you just want everything to be "perfect". I personally enjoy every moment spent creating and making every Bride happy!! A true Cinderellas Dream!! Look forward to taking care of you in the future..<3




I have been using Mari and Rita for years and I have to say every time they have been amazing.From the hair to the makeup they do a flawlees job. I have used them from going to a party to a wedding and they always do the perfect job for the event. The hair and makeup always lasts. I would highly recommend them.




Mari was great. She just did my makeup, but did an amazing job. I don't wear a lot of makeup, and what I wore didn't feel over done, just me amped up. My fiance thought it was great too.
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Kelly was so nice to work for. Her family was all around and watched every little brush stroke that I made. We actually were being sung to by a gospel choir during Kelly's make up application!! haha Kelly's inner beauty and flawless complexion made my job so easy - I thank you Kelly and all the Lang's/Gulutz's.




I orignally started going to Rita at her salon because she is the only stylist that can work with my adorabe, yet stubborn son and cut his hair perfectly. She quickly became the family stylist and we adore her. So naturally when I was getting remarried I turned to Rita for my hair and Mari for my makeup. I hate being in the spotlight and was overly sensitive about my makeup, but they worked with me and didn't give up until I was thrilled with the results. On the day of the wedding it was such a comfort to have two true friends show up, take control and keep me calm.
Rita and Mari truly worked miracles that day! Honestly for the first time in my life I LOVED being the center of attention! I can't thank you both enough for making the best day of my life truly magical. I really did feel like Cinderella. And that is priceless.




My Cinderella's Dream is truly a "Dream Team". Mari & Rita are amazing and work so well together. I stumbled upon Cinderella's Dream purely by accident. Their business card happened to be in a photographers studio we were interviewing for our wedding. I took their card to save for when I was ready to look for Hair & Make-up. However, I never called anyone else but them. Because after the initial consultation with Mari & Rita I knew they had captured the vision & ideas I had wanted for my wedding.
I was so excited to have them be a part of my special day and to have a lasting memory of the great work they put into my wedding. The entire bridal party was thrilled with the results of their hair & make-up, since the girls trusted me and who I would choose to ultimately do their hair and make-up without them having a trial. Mari & Rita were professional, took the ideas of the individual girls and ran with it. Mari & Rita are so creative & are true artists. They could capture a vision and expand on it and the entire bridal party looked beautiful!! They were also fun & added to the light mood of the day. They even offered to re-do my Aunts hair who had done it herself earlier that morning and touch up her make-up also. I was so grateful & appreciative that they wanted to make my Wedding as perfect as could be! My hair & make-up were amazing, I still looked like myself just more "finished & flawless" When I look back at my pictures now, I love everything about them, and knowing that Mari & Rita were there to make the day what it was...AMAZING!!! I would highly recommend Cinderella's Dream to every Bride. Since the wedding, I have not let anyone else but Mari touch/cut my hair!!
Congrats to Cinderella's Dream on your success!!! You truly deserve it!!!!
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Lori was a beautiful Bride inside and out. Her home was the hotel for family members that had traveled far. When Rita and I arrived we were accompanied by all her sister in laws to the Dinning room where there was enough food and beverages for a king. The wedding party was the best part of the morning - from girly jokes and stories of Sal (the groom) growing up. I loved working with Lori and to this day she comes from South Jersey to continue to get her hair cut and colored. Now, that speaks volumes!!




I had an excellent experience with My Cinderella's Dream. Mari and Rita came to our location where we were getting ready, totally prepared and ready to go! They did me (the bride), 4 of my bridesmaids, and my mom. Everyone was really happy with the results and we all looked absolutely stunning! Rita and Mari are so easy going, patient, and down to earth. Their work and personalities left us all very pleased and oh, so glamorous! Most importantly, they create a look that is very natural. Also, after a lot of pricing around, I found their prices to be reasonable which was a big help! I would absolutely recommend them for anyone in any wedding party!




My Cinderellas Dream was a dream come true. They were professional and worth every penny. They did an absolute wonderful job on both hair and make-up. Myself and the bridesmaids, flower girls and parents looked beautiful. Everytime I look at my wedding pictures, I think how lucky I was to have My Cinderella Dreams. I strongly suggest every bride uses them. Way to go Mari and Rita!
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Thank you Elise and thank you for all your referrals! We truly appreciate your continuous efforts to make My Cinderellas Dream a success!! We are so glad to have been apart of "Your wedding day".
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I can't say enough about Mari and Rita! They were accomidating to all of our requests, right on time for their arrival and for having everyone reday for pictures, pleasant to be around, and did a fantastic job for myself and bridal party. To quote me 75 year old Granmother "I have never looked like this a day before in my life". I have recieved countless compliments on my hair even to the point of asking if I had hair extensions. I would recommend them and use them again!!
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Mary and Rita of My Cinderella’s Dream were fantastic!!! On the day of my wedding My Cinderella’s Dream Team came early to the hotel and took wonderful care of me, my family and the wedding party. They listened to all our different ideas, respected our opinions and/or suggestions and created a pleasant and relaxing experience. Mary and Rita are professional, caring, talented and a pleasure to work with. They made everyone look so picture perfect! Mary was careful with every detail of my hair and make-up and gave me fantastic results. She used the pictures she took from my trial and made sure everything was perfect and I felt beautiful both inside and out. She used Airbrushing for the foundation, and natural colored make-up to enhance my features. She even gave me the lipstick she used as a wedding gift so I had the same color to reapply throughout the entire wedding. Mary made me feel and look classic, flawless and beautiful. I highly recommend My Cinderella’s Dream to make you feel like a “Pretty Princess” on your Happily Ever After Wedding Day!!!
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Mari and Rita of Cinderalla's Dream are an amazing team!!!! My girlfriend who got married in August, 2011 recommended them to me. I went on my trial and fell in love with this Dream Team, I loved how they did my hair and the comfort of being in their company!!! They made everything easy-going for everyone involved from start to finish. They do both hair and make up for weddings and do a fantastic job. I highly recommend these two talented women to be a part of your special day, they made me and my girls feel like princesses. Thank you so much ladies!!!! xo
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There are not enough great things to say about Mari and Rita. At my trial all I knew was that I wanted my hair curled and half up/half down; and my makeup to look very natural. Mari and Rita took very little direction from me and completely transformed me - the look they created was so much more than I expected, yet it was very simple and romantic. As another bride stated on here, Mari and Rita are truly the "Dream Team." My wedding was at 11:30 in the morning so myself, four bridesmaids, and one flower girl had to be ready no later than 8:45 a.m. I was extremely worried about everyone getting done on time at first because they only had a two hour window, but Rita assured me that they would be able to finish everyone on time. They weren't kidding! They were at the hotel prior to 6:30 a.m. and had everyone done by 8:45! Everyone looked so beautiful and we all got compliments on how wonderful we looked. They are extremely accommodating, professional, and sweet - I couldnt recommend them more. If I didnt live in Texas now I would keep seeing Rita and Mari for all my beauty needs - they are the best at what they do!
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Mari and I hit it off the moment we met for my trial, only about a month before my wedding. She even made it possible so that I could wear my hair up for my ceremony, then putting it down myself for the reception. The hair person at a previous trial had said that this could not be done! She and Rita were early on wedding day and unbelievably finished hair & makeup for 4 of us in 2 hours. Everyone loved their looks and my makeup (airbrush) lasted the whole wedding and into the night at my after party. Not only do they know what they're doing and are very good at it, they are so personable and made me feel at ease. When some of my husband's family members wanted their makeup done too at the last minute, they were able to accommodate them without hesitation. Their prices are very reasonable which just adds to their appeal. I can't recommend them enough!
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Thank you so much Key!! You were amazing to work with. You looked amazing - your hair and your make up just highlighted your natural beauty!! Your family all the way from Korea were all so warm and inviting. I love the fact that your "now" husband was running around serving mimosa's and coffee to all who wanted it!! hehe I can't thank you enough for such a beautiful review; that I highlighted it!!
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I consider myself very fortunate to not only have hired Mari and Rita of My Cinderella’s Dream for my recent wedding, but for them to have been able to accommodate me with relatively little notice. Mari was very prompt about returning my phone calls and emails, and the two of them were very friendly in person as well.Since neither my mother nor I generally wear much if any makeup, we opted for traditional makeup instead of airbrush, and it lasted all day (and night) as did our hair (mine was up, my mother’s was down). I received many compliments on my hair and makeup, and really appreciate what a great job they did. Asides from feeling great about how they did with me personally, it was really nice to see what a great job they did with my mother and to see how happy she felt. Thank you both.
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From the moment i met Mari and Rita i knew they were the perfect pair to help make my day special!! And thats exactly what they did. They make you and your bridal party feel like family. Everybodys hair and make up were fabulous!!! My nieces (5 and 2) looked so adorable!! I totally recomened them, they listened to exactly what everyone's needs were.
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Mari from My Cinderella's Dream was absolutly wonderful! She came to my home to get me ready for a wedding I was attendiing. She was right on time, very perfessional, and made me look beautiful with great hair and makeup! I cannot thank her enough for all she did and will absolutly be calling her in the future!
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“You look gorgeous,” was something I heard quite often on my wedding day and Mari and Rita were part of the reason why. They did a wonderful job with both hair and makeup. My mother and I were very pleased with their work and professionalism. They came to my home despite the fact that only my mother and I were using their services. They were prompt for both the trial and on my wedding day. I also found their prices to be quite reasonable compared to the other companies I looked at. I would highly recommend them.
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Rita and Mari are true professionals. They arrived in plenty of time and made us all look gorgeous. I have very difficult skin and I love my pics thanks to them.
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Mari and Rita were great the day of my wedding reception. I was pleased with my hair and make-up and my bridesmaids and my mother were also pleased with their services.
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Mari and Rita were AMAZING!!! Not only were they totally flexible about coming to me for a trial, but we ended up doing a completely different look on my actually day of and I looked even more beautiful than at my trial!! Not only that but they were so much fun to work with! I had a blast, looked beauitful and my bridesmaids looked gorgeous too :)
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They were excellent!!! Everybody loved my hair and makeup! Would recommend them to any bride!
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Mari and Rita were AMAZING!! I had an Hindu and Christian wedding and I did not want a "new look" change in between ceremonies. So when I first met with Rita and Mari I needed to achieve a look that would work for both of the wedding ceremonies and then look great throughout the evening. With the images I brought and the suggestions they made, they got it! Oh and did I mention I got married at an outdoor venue in the country so I also wanted the look to be very romantic and unique. With all that said, I felt so beautiful on my wedding day, my hair and make-up was perfect! Mari and Rita also came right to the venue at 6:30am and did make-up and hair for my 6 bridesmaids, flower girl, my Mom, my Aunt, my Cousin and my 82 year old Nana....all of which looked stunning and they all looked themselves with just great hair and make up, which was so great! Thank you again to Mari and Rita for everything on the best wedding day ever!! xo
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I loved working with Mari. I had my trial with her and she really "got it". She gave me a style that I loved on the first try with me just showing her a few photos of what I liked. My wedding day was a bit humid and I was worried about my hair making it through the day. Mari assured me it would be fine and it was. My hair lasted the entire day flawlessly. Rita was also there on my wedding day helping get my bridesmaid's hair done. My bridesmaids were stunning as well. It was amazing how quickly both Rita and Mari got everyone done and how great everyone looked. They nailed it! These women know what they're doing!!
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Mari & Rita of My Cinderella's Dream deserve a 10+!!!! A 5 star rating is not high enough! I met Mari & Rita back in March for my hair and makeup trial for my wedding on August 6th. I showed them a picture of what I was looking for, and they made me look amazing!! Since that time, I have come to know both of them as friends, and they are such wonderful people! Mari has highlighted and cut my hair and Rita has primped my eyebrows just to get me ready and have the look I wanted for my big day! On my wedding day, they made me feel and look like the most beautiful princess! I had an outdoor wedding, and it started to rain and was hot and humid. My hair kept it's curl and looked great the entire night despite the rain, and as hot and sweaty as I was from dancing, etc., you would have never known as my makeup stayed flawless!!! My Mother and Mother-in-law were also extremely happy with their hair and makeup, and all of us kept getting compliments from everyone all night!!For any bride out there still looking for a hair and makeup artist, DO NOT look any further!!! You will be so happy picking Mari & Rita of My Cinderella's Dream!! They are the most reliable, talented and sweetest people you will ever meet!!! Do yourself a favor and book them, it will be one thing you will not have to worry about through the whole wedding planning/process!!! Thank you again Mari & Rita for everything!!!! xoxoxo Megan




I simply can't thank you enough Rita & Mari!! You both worked so well. Everyone that had their hair styled and makeup done by you continue to talk about how fabulous they looked.. I was so happy with the makeup and hairstyle that was created, my wedding day happened to be on probably one of the hottest Saturdays we experienced in Jersey. I was afraid about the hair and makeup, but you both assured me that everything will be fine... and in fact...everything was more than fine... it was perfect! My hair and makeup looked fresh until everything was over... wow! even my hubby kept asking me "how is it that you are not glistening? hahhaha I love everything about that day!! You were punctual, cheerful, and very professional! Thank you so much for making my mother, mother-in-law, bridesmaids, godmother, flower girls, and even my auntie feel sooo beautiful! You accommodated two extra family members last minute..thank you! You both are awesome and I recommend your services to all the brides! Here is a link to some sample pictures taken by my photographer =) http://jerihouseworthphotography.com/blog/2011/07/gabriela-woodney/
Thank you thank you thank you!! xoxo Gabby
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I highly recommend My Cinderellas dream to any bride! I am very picky with my hair and I loved how my hair came out!!! Mari is very professional easy to work with and is organized. The day of my wedding everything went so smoothly and stress free ! All my bridesmaids got their hair done and it came out fablous! Thanks to Mari everyone came out beautifully!!
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Mari and Rita from My Cinderella's Dream did a great job on hair and makeup for my whole wedding party! They came to the hotel I was staying in and worked really well with all of the girls. Especially small flower girls wiggling around everywhere. I am very pleased with how everyone looked (especially my own hair and makeup) and highly recommend using them for your own wedding or special occasion!
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Mari and Rita were amazing! On time,friendly and quick. Mari kept in touch from my hair/make up trial through the wedding. Couldn't have had a better experience!
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Mari did an amazing job for my day. My makeup was flawless and she made the morning fun. It's rare you find people with good personalities. I highly recommend her services. She was very good at communicating, and if something didn't look perfect she would tell you and suggest a better alternative. If you want to look PERFECT on the biggest daybook your life, you need not look any further! She even did my wedding and it was her birthday... Thats dedication!
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Mari and Rita are wonderful and very professional. It's also great that they provide on site service. They arrived early at my hotel in Morristown and did hair for 6 bridesmaids and makeup for myself and matron of honor. I don't normally wear makeup so I was afraid that I would have the "too much" makeup look but Rita was very accommodating to any changes that I would have. Rita is a great makeup artist and did a wonderful makeup job for my matron of honor and I. Mari also did a wonderful job doing hair for my bridesmaids. Each of them had a different style which came out beautiful and lasted the entire day. I highly recommend using them for hair & makeup.
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Mari and Rita are truly wonderful. They were easy to work with - responding to emails right away and working with my schedule to make appointments for hair trials and eyebrow appointments. They were particularly great the day of the wedding. My hair and makeup looked beautiful - and it was just what I wanted. They also did hair and makeup for my mother and bridesmaids, and everyone was really happy. I highly recommend Mari and Rita to any bride.
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I would highly recommend My Cinderella's Dream to any bride-to-be! Mari and Rita are two of the sweetest and talented women I have ever met. They have such great chemistry which allowed them to do fabulous work in a relatively short amount of time. I got my hair done and airbrush makeup (which they do not charge extra for) and felt glamorous the whole day with very mild touch-ups. My mother and all six bridesmaids also loved their hair styles! I am still getting compliments about both weeks later from guests and from showing pictures to co-workers. The trial was great and they also traveled to my venue so that I could get ready with my ladies in relaxation. Thank you so much Mari and Rita for helping me feel like a princess on my special day!
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Mari and Rita did a wonderful job and really early in the morning! They were accommodating to my every need and did a beautiful job with my hair and make-up as well as my bridesmaids' hair. I would highly recommend this team to all brides needing hair/make-up services. Thank you so much for a fabulous job ladies!
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Mari and Rita were great! They not only did my bridal party hair and makeup but 2 of my aunts, my mom and MIL as well. Everyone loved their looks. It was very convenient that they travel on location. We started out at the hotel in the morning and finished up my hair and makeup on site at my wedding location. We didn't have to worry about driving back and forth to a salon on the wedding day. I was 100% satisfied with my hair and makeup and kept getting complements all night. Mari and Rita also have really fun personalities and are so easy to get along with.
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I have known Mari and Rita for over 25 years. They have been my primary hair, make-up and skin consultants, whom I trust because they put their heart and soul into their work and make you feel as if you are their main priority. This, of course, is especially how every bride wants to feel on their wedding day! Mari and Rita listen to what you want and create that exact style, but better than you ever dreamed possible. Mari made me look absolutely beautiful. She used an airbrushing technique that made my skin look as if there were no imperfections. I knew, based on her prior work that Mari would make eyes look movie-star perfect and they were. What also helped was the way Rita shaped my eyebrows - I am still getting compliments! Since I have horrible coarse, frizzy hair, Mari used the Brazilian Straightener on my hair. This made my hair really manageable for Rita, who took painstaking details to create the precise style that I wanted. It is no wonder they got the 2011 Bride's Choice Awards!I love Mari and Rita. They are affordable, reliable (always on time), full of passion for beauty, very artistic and, above all, fun to be with! Thank you for always making me look and feel beautiful - especially on my very special day!
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Mari and Rita are simply the best there is in bridal hair. If you want to be calm, cool, and collected on your wedding day and have your hair and your entire bridal parties hair come out perfectly you MUST hire Mari and Rita. Besides the fact that they will make you and your entire wedding party look like you just stepped out of a cover of Vogue magazine, they are just two of the nicest women you will ever meet. Your wedding day is very stressful and these two are the perfect people to have by your side on that day. They listen to what you want and are incredibly accommodating. They both have such tremendous patience and want you to be happy and worry free on your special day. I have been in many wedding parties and had my hair done a million times and am very picky. I can honestly say my hair has never looked better! Not only did my hair stay perfectly in place while dancing up a storm the whole night followed by an after party till 4:30am, I even slept on it and in the morning it still looked fabulous! My mother, mother in law, and all my bridesmaids could not stop commenting on how fabulous their hair looked. If you want to be picture perfect ready for your special day and have fun at the same time there are no 2 better women than Mari and Rita. They are positively the best bridal hair stylists you can find ANYWHERE! Thank you My Cinderella's Dream for making me and all my friends SO happy on my wedding day!
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Rita and Mari are the best. They were very caring and adaptable to my needs. Out of all of the on location hair and make-up teams I looked at, they were the most affordable. My hair and make-up was perfect, and 6 bridesmaids' hair were simple & elegant.
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Mari and Rita did hair and makeup for my October 30th wedding at Ballyowen Country Club. Mari was more than a hair and makeup person. She gave me her cell number and she became my beauty guru. I'd constantly text her and she'd get back to me immediately- Mari felt like a makeup expert girlfriend, not a hired vendor. She and I did 2 hair trials to acheive the look I wanted. Mari didn't charge me for the second one. She added extensions to my hair to get the look I saw in a picture. Not only was it just like the pictures: I received tons of compliments and it was perfect until the next evening-even after sleeping on it! Our little secret... Mari and Rita added a short strip of falsies to the ends of my lashes only. It really gave me the full look I wanted without being obvious or too dramatic. The lashes stayed on too- even while sleeping! I had exactly the look I wanted... me, subtly made up to look like a beautiful picture I'd found.Mari and Rita came to my home to do my mother, bridesmaids, and myself. They were 15 minutes early and came ready to get us started. At the last minute, my mom decided my grandmother's curls were flat from sleeping and Rita fixed her up too! My young bridesmaid had no idea what she wanted and pulled up a picture on the internet... Rita duplicated it exactly and it stayed perfect all night.I found these ladies online and I am glad I did... they were an integral part of my day and they made me feel gorgeous. Don't hesitate if you're wavering between salon or at-home hair/makeup... getting ready in one place and having people you can trust relaxes your morning. Plus, they won't charge you extra for coming to your home or reception.
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Hi Savannah, You were amazing looking!! Through the journey of your Wedding preparation - I felt as if I was helping my bff. You are not only a beautiful young women but a warm, loving and generous one. I love every photograph, can't decide which one I will profile. Hope to see you soon and btw mums the word!! hehe Thank you for the beautifully written review too!!xo Mari
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Mari and Rita did my hair and make-up for my wedding on Oct 30,2010. They did an excellent job. I got so many compliments on have great I looked. The were fun to work with and very relaxing to be around. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you Ladies for a wonderful look. Dawn
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Rita and Mari were fantastic. They did hair and Makeup for my October 23rd wedding at the Crossed Keys in Andover. I loved what they did with my hair and makeup. They made me look like the best version of myself, and As much as I cried during the day, My makeup stayed Fresh and My Hair did not fall out. They really listened to what I wanted and gave me a beautiful natural make up look and exactly the lose romantic updo that I wanted. They are fun and kind and helped to ease my nerves on the big day. I higly recommend them!
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I loved working with Mari and Rita! Right before my wedding, my hairstylist canceled. Fortunately, Mari and Rita were there to save me. It was great working with them. They were easy-going and did an excellent job on my hair, my bridesmaids, and my mom. We were all very happy with the results. My hair was exactly what I had envisioned for my wedding day. I can be a perfectionist and Mari was sure that each hair was exactly where it should be! I definitely recommend My Cinderella's Dream! You truly will be happy with your experience with Mari and Rita!!
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Mari and Rita did my hair as well as my entire bridal party including both mothers the morning of my wedding. They were exceptional. They were very flexibile and made the morning prep very relaxing. There was no rushing involved. Everything was very layed back and enjoyable. My hair and makeup were exactly like the trial that I had months prior to my actual wedding date. I would highly recommend them both for hair and makeup. I am very happy that I decided to use them on my very special day. The makeup and hair lasted all day without an issue. Both hair and makeup looked the same from when it was first done until I was done dancing at the reception. I would highly recommend them to my closest friends and family as well as a stranger without doubt that they would do an outstanding job.
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What a wonderful duo to work with! Mari and Rita did a beautiful job for us. Mine was a small job (just myself and my MOH), and numerous vendors did not even bother to respond to my inquiries. Mari & Rita replied immediately and were more than willing to take us on. I have short hair, and had a very hard time finding examples of short wedding 'dos, so I went into my trial fairly clueless. Mari got right to work, and based on a picture of my dress, and a basic decription of the look I was going for, she nailed the perfect hairstyle on the first try. Knowing my hair, I was a bit skeptical that the syle would hold up on the day, but it looked great from start to finish. As far as makeup, I'm someone whio usually wears very little, so initially I was hesitant to try anything too dramatic (and to me, "dramatic" means eyeliner). Rita did a wonderful job accentuating the positive, and de-emphasizing the negative, including covering up a wicked bruise on my leg. She tweaked the look until I was totally thrilled, and it held up fantastically all day. Mari also did a wonderful job with my MOH's airbrush makeup. These ladies are true pros...great at what they do, and a (Cinderella's) dream to work with. I would whole-heartedly reccommend them without reservation.
Vendor response to review
Thank you so much Christine. We loved working with you and your Sister in law. We both thought the short Wedding Dress and Bird Cage veil were exceptional. You both were such a pleasure from beginning (Trial) to your Wedding Day. We are so happy for you and wish you all the love and happiness. xo
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Rita and Mari were amazing. They were professional and worked efficiently the day of my wedding. I had contacted Mari two weeks prior to the big day because I had gotten a bug bite on my face and was concerned it would not be gone. She was amazing and even gave me some great at-home remedies and met with me again to try out some new makeup. The day of my wedding my face looked great and all my bridesmaids looked beautiful. I will definately recommend them to all of my family and friends.
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Mari and Rita were truly my dream come true! They are amazing and started my wedding day off with cheerful and calming attitudes. The main reason that I am so ecstatic that I booked them is because they are complete perfectionists. When I went in for my hair trial, they had to do my hair 3 times before they achieved my vision. The second time around, I could tell they were getting close, and it was late on a weeknight, so I was ready to leave and they made me stay there until they were happy! Just based on that alone, I wanted to book them right away. Plus, they fit me in to their extremely busy schedule without any hesitation.On the day of my wedding, they did my mom, aunt, and 2 sister's hair in addition to mine and everyone LOVED their hair. I've never seen my mom and sisters look so pretty. My hair was unbelievably perfect. I am still amazed that they were able to do exactly what I wanted and even better than that! Also, my sister-in-law needed to get her hair done last minute and Mari stayed behind to do her hair, which also looked beautiful. They are so flexible, very reasonably priced, and above all, AMAZING at what they do. They also provide make-up services which we did not use, but Mari was there while I was doing my make-up and helped out a little with that too.Honestly, I am so happy that I stumbled across them on the internet because they were instrumental in making my day perfect. I would refer them to any and EVERY bride in the NY/NJ area. They truly are incredible!!
Vendor response to review
OMG Puja, you were so beautiful and gracious. I rarely show my emotions when doing a Wedding but my breath was taken away and as you know.....you not only did that but, you made me cry. We were so pleased with the way everyone looked and we are thrilled that we have made all of you happy. Manish Mavani your photographer has been so wonderful in sharing with us your photographs. Thank you so much for being a loving, beautiful soul. Your photographs are being displayed as weddingwire's profile choice!!! Smoochers, Mari xo
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When Mari did my hair trial I did not have a clear vision of what type of updo I wanted. But Mari listened to what I liked, looked at some magazine pages I had and did a wonderful job putting my ideas into a wonderful updo!Thanks :0)
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Mari and Rita are awesome ladies! They did a wonderful job with the hair and makeup of me, 6 bridesmaids and 2 moms. Everyone was very pleased with the outcome and the hair and makeup lasted through the long day! Not only do they do a great job, it was like having friends getting ready in the room with you. Even though we had all just met, it was like we had known them forever. It was truly a pleasure working with them and would definitely recommend them!! And the best part is that they come right to you!!!! Thanks again girls!
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I had a Beautiful wedding thanks to Mari! I am so impressed with her artistic ability and sense of style! She went above and beyond with accommodating my "last minute requests". Thanks Again Mari....Love Ya
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Mari and Rita were some of the best vendors I hired. I had 5 bridesmaids, myself, and two mothers who wanted to get hair done, along with make up for me. Add to that the fact that we needed to be ready by 9:30 a.m., and I was a bit stressed about timing.Mari and Rita arrived on time, and had all of us done quickly and efficiently. My bridesmaids brought photos of what they wanted, and Mari and Rita were able to match the looks exactly based on just the photos. I received so many comments on how wonderful everyone's hair looked-even from the guys! For makeup, I was nervous to have this done, since I don't usually wear a lot, but Rita did a great job understanding what I liked and giving me a light, natural application.My bridesmaids and all the moms that had hair done absolutely loved Mari and Rita! I would recommend them to anyone and wish I had another excuse to have my hair and makeup done by this great team!
Vendor response to review
You do!! Your Brothers wedding haha :) Hope you had a blast on your honeymoon!! See you soon xo
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Talk about a fairy tale wedding....The artistic & talented partner, Rita, transformed my bridal party with her make up and hair dressing artistry. She came to my venue(s), worked around my time schedule, remained calm (no matter how zany and nervous I was) and created works of art.To add to it all....Rita was the one who introduced me to my HUSBAND!I am eternally grateful to her, on all levels, and would recommend her to brides everywhere.Dayna
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I had Mari and Rita do my hair for my wedding day they also did my bridesmaids and everyone was happy!! They came to my house we did a trial, took pictures and they recorded everything so that the day of the wedding they knew exactly what each girl wanted. Their fees are very reasonable compared to other vendors and they have great personalities! I would highly recommend their services.
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Rita and Mari are THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!! I cannot believe how perfect they made myself and the entire bridal party look. If anyone wants a perfect look for their wedding they should use them. anyone else is not even a close second best. they are totally awesome and I am so happy I found them. I cannot say enough good things about them. THEY ARE THE BEST!!! They were reasonable with prices. they stayed while i put my dress over my hair to make sure nothing happened. they helped me unstress myself when i was loosing it....there is no one else I would even think of using except them. Thank you Mari and Rita....I love you Both!!
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Mari is on point with her hair and makeup ... very professional and a perfectionist with every detail....




They were such a pleasure to work with! Made me look great on my special day. They were able to come to me which reduced a lot of wedding day stress. I highly recommend them!
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I was married in November and Mari and Rita were there to do my hair and makeup, as well as 4 briedsmaids and my mom. I can not say enough about what an excellent job they did. They were professional, prepared, patient, easy going, and really down to earth. They didn't make anyone feel pressured, and weren't happy till we were happy with our look. And we were! They did beautiful work, traveled to us, and made the "getting ready" experience a pleasure. Not only did we look great and natural, but we had a great time too! Finally, their prices are reasonable which is a big help. I would definitly recommend My Cinderella's Dream to any bride/bridal party! In fact, I've done so already :)
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If you are looking for hair or make-up then you have to book MY CINDERELLAS DREAM!!!! I just got married about a month ago and Mari did my hair and Rita did my mom and bridesmaid's hair. They were so amazing!! It's hard to put into words how happy I was will there service and the whole day in general. It was a magical and amazing day and I owe a lot of that to Mari and Rita!! Thank you!!!!!! When I went to get my trial I had forgotten my pictures to show them and my tiara I was planning to wear on my wedding day. They were soooooo flexible and calm. I was so upset I had forgotten these things and they just told me to relax. I ended up calling my fiance (now husband) and he drove all the way to Mari's house to drop off the things I needed. Many places would have had you reschedule but not Cinderellas Dream they were awesome! They told me to look on-line while I was waiting to see if I found anything else I liked. I felt really bad but they kept telling me that we have all the time and how I didn't need to be sorry at all. My mom had come with me and we both felt right at home while we waited for my things to arrive. Once I had my pictures and tiara we continued as if it didn't even happen. They never tried to rush me during the process. They wanted to make sure I was happy. I was VERY HAPPY!!! I left that trial feeling sooo excited for my wedding day. (For the trial I went to their house but the day of the wedding they will travel to you, which I have to say is REALLY NICE not having to go to a salon. It was great getting really in my hotel, nice and calm and relaxing) On my wedding day they arrived promptly at my hotel at 8:15, and got right to work. Rita did one of the bridesmaid hair and my mom's hair and Mari did my hair. All three hairstyles came out beautiful!!! My mom told me she had never had her hair in an updo. She has shorter hair so she was worried it wouldn't work. Rita was very patient and flexible while working with my mom. She worked with my mom's hair until it came out the way she liked it. My mom looked wonderful. I had never seen her look more beautiful in my life!!! Mari did my hair and I couldn't have been happier!! It looked stunning!!!! I had gotten sooo many compliments throughout the day!! I have only had my hair in an updo 3 times in my life, my prom, my friend's wedding and my wedding. My wedding was the ONLY time that I LOVED my hair!!! I even threw Mari a curve ball by switching up the type of curls she was putting in my hair. It was not a problem for Mari she just looked at the picture I had and did a beautiful job with my hair. They spray it so it won't go anywhere. I got up the next morning and it was still perfect. The best way to describe my experience is that it was a DREAM.....a CINDERELLAS DREAM!!!! It was PERFECT!!! I honestly felt like Cinderella! You are getting soooo much for your money. These women put their heart and soul into what they do! They want you to be happy and won't stop until you are! If I ever need my hair done again there is no question I will call Mari and Rita!! They are a magical team that really so make all your dreams come true. Thank you sooooo much for making my day so wonderful!!!!
Vendor response to review
Thank you sooo much Kelly..you absolutely did look like Cinderella :) We are so happy that you loved everything. You, your mom and wedding party were all fantastic. Your proofs are amazing!! So happy for you xo
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They arrived early for my wedding. They only did my bridesmaids. They get back to you right away and are very professional/nice! Worth the money!
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The morning of my wedding day, Mari & Rita arrived bright and early (5:45 am!!) at our hotel suite (an hour from their homes) and went straight to work. They came in great spirits despite the sun not even being up, and were very much prepared with their "tools." They also brought with them, for purchase, make up and hair accessories-which was a really nice touch since most of us wanted to reapply the same color throughout the day and would now have the opportunity to purchase it. They were so accommodating and their patience, skills and down to earth personalities were a breath of fresh air on a very hectic morning. In the end, each of us had the soft, natural look we requested and each and every one of us felt like Cinderella throughout our wedding day!
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Working with Rita and Mari was a pleasure. They were personable and listened to my needs. During my trial, we hit it off and ended up with a great up-do and decision on make up. After reviewing pictures from the trial, I had made a decision to change it a bit and Mari was more than accommodating. This is what I appreciate the most when working with people on one of your most important days. Mari and Rita arrived on schedule and got to work. My girls looked beautiful and I'm still getting compliments today on how beautiful I looked.Thanks girls and keep up the great work.Carolyn Card
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Mari and Rita did the hair and make-up for myself (the bride!), my bridesmaids and my mom and mother-in-law. The came to my hotel in NYC very early the day of the wedding and continuously worked on all the ladies and were finished in about 4 hours time. They were prompt and efficient and everyone looked beautiful!
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Mari was great. She kept in contact with me about the day of schedule so I knew what was going on.
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The actual work peformed was outstanding! It was the first time my maid of honor and my mother in law had their hair and make-up done professionally and both looked so amazing on my special day and of course I did too.
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I was pleased with Rita's patience with me during my trial, as I changed my mind several times. The day of the wedding, we changed again due to the heat, and I couldn't have been happier with the results. My makeup, though I was okay with it immediately after it was done, melted off before the end of the ceremony. It didn't photograph well and I was very shiny looking. I felt like I looked washed out and the lipstick given to me really didn't match. It dripped onto my dress and stained it, too. Most of my bridesmaids were less than pleased with their makeup, with the exception of one, who did tip. Because we had read that you didn't need to tip, since it was a privately owned, cash ONLY business, we planned to only do so if we were EXCEPTIONALLY pleased with everything. Of 6 girls, only one felt that way. This seemed to offend Mari, and I didn't hear from her again until I was asked to write a review. My Cinderella's Dream does beautiful work, don't get me wrong. But for the amount of money spent, I expected less attitude, more professionalism and longer lasting makeup. One thing I was very pleased with, is how quickly they were able to finish everyone.
Thank you for your hair and make up services. You both did such a great job and you personally made the time with my wedding party a great experience. I could not have done it with out you.
Thank you. Stacy
Thank you so much for doing my hair!! The hair extensions worked out fabulously and looked great!! I am so glad you suggested them. You worked so well with my sister in law who always wanted to do my make up for my wedding day. You made all my stress' disappear..I truly appreciate you taking care of my niece who wouldn't leave my sisters arms..She looked beautiful even with the little clips you placed in her hair. I look forward to seeing the pictures from my friends and family.
These girls are a special team. When they say they multi task they truly multi task. Rita put my rollers in and Mari put my make up on, then Mari took my rollers out while Rita was moisturizing my moms face. This is how the constant flow was and all with out stress!! I couldn't believe they got everyone done and we all looked fantastic. Even my sister who is perceptually late!! Without skipping a beat Sam was seated and prepped (as they call it). Everyone was finished on time and we were even able to purchase our glosses and lipsticks!! Make up - Hair and Store all in one!! Why would anyone want anyone else to do them? They are "my"Cinderellas Dream Team!! Thanks so much.
Rita and Mari were very prompt and professional. They were extremely creative with their hair styles making everyone look different from the other. Their make up techniques are amazing!! Looking back at my pictures I can not believe that my wedding party survived my "Bridezilla" days!! If you ask Mari and Rita I am sure they would never let on. They could probably write a book about all of us crazy Brides. None the less their creativity,expertise and professionalism showed me that they are more than qualified to handle anything...I "HIGHLY" recommend them!!
Mari and Rita are amazing!! They came to my home in Glen Ridge with magical bags!! The transformation from 'lil ol' Irish girl to a Cinderella was just great. My Nanna from Ireland never saw anything like it!! I wouldn't have had anyone else but them. You see Mari has been my stylist for years and we always talked about my wedding day. They worked in a timely manner having every girl in my wedding party looking different then the next and gorgeous. My bun wrap fit perfectly over all the sculptured curls and my red hair looked gorgeous. I wouldn't have done it any other way than to have this on location team at my home..
Dear Rita and Mari,
We just wanted to say thank you for your all your hard work. If it wasn't for you we wouldn't have gotten through all of our pit falls. Thank you for making my mom who suffered the stroke just a year ago look great. Mari if it wasn't for you suggesting false eye lashes for her she would not have looked as beautiful as she did. Her sisters were amazed. We are truly blessed to have people in our lives like the two of you. You're miracle workers and we greatly appreciate the patience and time that you took with my mom. She was thrilled to death with the results and so was I!! Thank you for all your support.
Love Kathy and Joe
From the moment Mari and Rita walked in the energy became different..They are happy and work very efficiently.. I was on a very tight schedule and a little stressed out but, found that with both of them multi-tasking (doing hair and makeup) was the best way to go! My mom,4 Brides maids and I were all taken care of with professionalism. We were done on time and we all looked great!! Thank you, thank you, thank you..
I got married in the spring and wanted the true Cinderellas Dream. I even rented a coach. My dream came true when I met Mari and Rita....they helped me find a photographer Gabelli Studio's and were very professional. They worked quickly and efficiently and got my entire wedding party of 12 finished with time to spare. My hair and make up was perfect, not a hair out of place, and my make up lasted all day. The only thing I needed to touch up was my lipstick. After receiving my photographs I was so pleased with everything. My husband,mom,dad and I had a very hard time trying to pick out the bad pictures because everyone looked beautiful. I look forward to seeing them for my cousins wedding in August.
Believe it or not my mom found them. My Cinderellas Dream "Team" was wonderful. They set up schedules for all of my girls, they stayed calm and organized. They remind me of an old married couple working together and staying out of each others way but, in the same respect making sure that all of "my" needs were met. They even referred a florist who I love and refer all the time.
Thank you.
Carol Ann
"Love is the imprint we leave on the skin of the earth, our footprints glazed in the sands of our lover's heart. Love is the one thing, the only thing, that will not disappear. Our love will hang in the fall wind, persuading the leaves in their ground ward dance, long after the light of this life is lost to the stars." I read this poem to my husband at our wedding. My Cinderellas Dream helped us make this day perfect. They are great!! I look forward to using them in the future for other important events. Stephanie Sasso
I have been fortunate to work with Mari a couple times. Her work is always top notch and that always translates to making my photos look great! She understands the time constraints of a busy wedding day and she does and excellent job making brides look their best. I can't wait to work with Mari again.
A very professional company to work with! Does exceptional work. If you want to look outrageous for your wedding I highly recommend them.
It was such a pleasure to work with the girls from My Cinderellas Dream, they did an amazing job on everyones hair! Such great ladies to have around on your wedding day! Very professional and super sweet! Hope to work with them again in the future!xo Gina Brozon
Rita and Mari are one of the best hair and makeup teams I've ever had the pleasure of working with. They are calm under pressure, always aware of the timeline for the day, and make the entire bridal party look gorgeous. From a photographer's point of view, the makeup application is flawless and high-quality, and brings out the best features in each face, without looking fake or "overdone."
Mari did an amazing job on hair/makeup for a recent wedding I photographed. The bride was stunning and the look really complimented her style. Her hair/makeup looked fantastic throughout the entire event. I highly recommend Mari and her team.
I first met Mari and Rita this past summer at a wedding we all worked together on. I was hired as the photographer, and as most of us know, we all depend on each other to make the day go smoothly for our Brides, the Groom and their families. Mari & Rita did just that. They were timely and efficient, and most of all their work was extremely flattering. My images popped not only on the bride, but the entire bridal party looked amazing. I highly endorse My Cinderellas Dream for all your needs and I am thankful for my new frienship.
Simply the best! Professional, easy to work with and an all around pleasure.
They were Great to work with A++++++++ i would recommend these girls in a heartbeat!!!!
Cindarellas Dream was in charge of doing hair and make-up for my bride on 10/3/2009. They did a fabulous job on everybody in the bridal party and the family and Jessica the bride looked absolutely beautiful. Everyone was finished on time so I was able to take all the pictures I needed to get done before the ceremony which is very important from the photographers point of you. I highly recommend them to everybody as they were a great team to work with.
For the brightest and best formal wear , here is where to go ,thanks
We worked with My Cinderellas Dream at Sandra and Craig's wedding at the Stone House. Sandra was very happy with her make-up and hair. We'd recommend My Cinderellas Dream to any prospective bride!
My friend Dayna got married and I was so thrilled to be doing her flowers . she had her ceremony on May 20th and her reception May22nd and Rita was there both days doing her hair and makeup. As soon as I saw Rita I knew she looked familiar and then realized I have seen her at so many other brides houses working. She is so talented and Dayna (and her kids) looked fabulous but still natural. Rita and Cinderella's Dream are so profesional and easy to work with and I would recommend them to everyone!!!!!!!
Mari from Cinderella's Dream was fantastic A+++++ My beautiful bride Laura looked so goreous on her wedding day without looking over made-up. She still looked like herself . Some hair and make-up people over do it, but not Mari. She knew how to make Laura look perfect for the camera and for the night of fun ahead. Through the tears, the laughter and all of the dancing Laura's hair and makeup was always right on target and camera ready. You would be wise to hire Cinderella's Dream for your wedding day!
About My Cinderellas Dream
My Cinderellas Dream specializes in Bridal Hair Design and Professional Make-up. Our services and techniques are always current with today's beauty trends and Bridal fashions. We have now added to our Bridal Innovations Elite "clip in" hair extensions!! Our Remy Hair is designed to fit your Bridal look, whether you want luscious curls or just a little more fullness. We are MAC Professionals using the MAC Airbrush system. Our Airbrush makeup is alcohol and oil free leaving the skin flawless. This application evens out the skin tone with a matte finish. Even though we use this application it can only prevent so much - so we have included in our magical make up bag "Blotting Powder". We provide a different service than most. We provide on location Bridal Hair and Professional Make-up, so you can just sit back and relax all in the comfort of your own home or Bridal Suite. Our Bridal Company services all Central, Northern, South Jersey as well as New York City and we "DO NOT" charge a Travel Fee!! We have built our Company on expertise and professionalism. We can accommodate large wedding parties because we both multi task. We also offer retouches to those girls that would like to remain pampered all day long. Although we have targeted the Bridal Industry we still have a strong client base in cutting, styling, extensions, coloring, Brazilian hair straightening and depilatory. Our goal is to meet the needs of today's sophisticated Brides while creating a personal relationship with each. For more information please call My Cinderellas Dream at 973-857-3739
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