What I do…
I collaborate with minimal makeup wearing women to design their dream bridal makeup look- one that will leave them feeling like a radiant, polished version of themselves! My brides are often women who don’t enjoy a full coverage or trendy glam makeup look, brides who want to find an artist who won’t pressure them into makeup they don’t love or feel comfortable and confident in. As a bridal makeup artist with an esthetics background, I specialize in creating light-weight, long-wearing bridal looks that highlight your existing beauty, not change your face.
Why I do it…
I've always had a love for makeup, a wild imagination, and a passion for making people feel good about themselves. Like many others, I became entranced with the world of Beauty YouTube and a full blown makeup obsession was born, but I believed that it wasn’t possible to make a living doing makeup- until I took a stage makeup course at my local community college, where I learned that the Hudson Valley was one of the largest bridal markets in the country! I left college to earn my esthetician license, and that was when it occurred to me that I could blend all three of those passions into something meaningful.
There are so many gorgeous bridal makeup styles, but I’ve always been drawn to natural, effortless makeup- the kind that enhances your real beauty, compliments your unique vibe, and leaves you feeling gorgeous all day long- without feeling like you’re wearing a mask.
For me, the experience of having your makeup done should feel just as amazing as it looks! Weddings are such a special but stressful time, and I think the calming, grounding power of touch is something we should embrace- especially on your wedding day.
One of my favorite things about doing bridal makeup isn’t just that my brides leave my chair feeling like the most polished, confident version of themselves, but that I could help them relax, laugh, and enjoy their morning even more.
How I do it…
Once booked, you’'ll receive skincare and makeup advice and recommendations straight to your inbox so you can prepare your skin for your best makeup.
Brides are encouraged to book a virtual skincare consultation to create a tailored skin-care approach for your wedding day (but if you don’t love a phone call, we can chat over email!)
I use high quality, bridal tried and tested skincare, makeup, and techniques specially designed to layer and last all day long.
I collaborate with your hairstylist, photographer, & planner to craft the ideal beauty schedule for your big day.
Once your wedding comes, I bring everything I need to get the job done- including a chair, table, & professional lighting.
Once you’re ready to go, I remain onsite for at least an hour of Getting Dressed touch ups in every package.
In order to give my brides my utmost attention and scheduling priority, I only ever book one wedding a day.
Enjoy feeling beautiful, not just looking it.
“Cait’s skincare first approach definitely sets her apart from any other artist I’ve worked with or looked at working with! I was genuinely shocked at how little product I was wearing when I cleansed after the wedding was over, purely because my skin looked so perfect and I’m 100% certain its attributed to her prep work. There was no creasing, no ‘cake’, and my lashes didn’t budge one bit; which says a lot because we had our reception on a boat!”
Meet Cait,
Your Makeup Artist
NAME * Cait Mitchell
SIGN * Gemini
PERSONALY TYPE * INFP
AGE * 29 years old (now a nearly 30 girly!)
PROFESSION * esthetician, makeup artist, mom of 2
DRINK OF CHOICE * caramel frappe, coke zero, champagne
MUSIC * ALL/2000s ALT/50s-60s-70s SOUL/OLDIES