Weightless, comfortable application. Skin-focused finish. Radiant results that feel effortless in person and translate beautifully on camera.
Soft, luminous bridal makeup designed to look like your most polished self.
Cait has over a decade of bridal experience across the Hudson Valley & Catskills, creating soft, glowing makeup for dozens of brides.
who are Blackthorn Brides?
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who are Blackthorn Brides? ✨
photo by unique lapin photography
Women who want an understated, luxurious bridal look that leaves them feeling confident and comfortable in their skin.
Who value the getting ready experience as an extension of their wedding day, not the precursor to it.
Your beauty is yours, and your bridal look a reflection of you, not a trend that comes and goes.
Walk into your wedding day feeling like the most elevated version of yourself; calm, confident, and completely at ease in your skin.
No heavy layers and no masking your features. No worrying about whether you still look like yourself in real life.
Just soft, luminous bridal makeup that enhances your natural beauty and photographs beautifully in every moment, from the first look to the final dance.
What brides are saying…
“my makeup stayed perfect throughout the night.”
“I loved working with you and am so grateful for your talent, kindness, dedication, and overall energy! Everyone loved their look and enjoyed the experience.”
“thank you again for the best make up. you did such an amazing job and all the girls talk about their makeup still. and the facials!!! how special! thank you so much for everything.”
“Thank you SO much for being part of my wedding day and for making the morning so relaxing and wonderful. I’m so happy I made the choice to change the team and feel very lucky that you were available!”
“Thank you so much for everything you did for me and my family on the wedding day, you were truly amazing! I couldn’t imagine the day without you. I really mean it too, you completely looked after me and kept me calm. You did a far better job than the bridesmaids.”
Bridal Makeup Experiences
Designed for soft, romantic brides who value an elevated, peaceful wedding morning.
Blackthorn Bridal accepts a limited number of weddings each season with a minimum booking investment of $1700.
every experience includes:
Personalized skincare guidance
Bridal preview appointment
Luxury, complexion focused makeup artistry
Travel within the Hudson Valley region
Bride-Only Wedding Morning Experience
SHE’S A DAYDREAM
$1700
Brides who dream of a slow, peaceful wedding morning and the luxury of having her artist entirely to herself- this is your package. 💖
Together, we'll create a soft, refined bridal look that feels effortless, timeless, and entirely your own. After makeup is complete, I'll remain onsite throughout the morning to provide touch-ups, assist with final details, and ensure you feel polished and confident from your first photograph to your walk down the aisle.
A calm, unhurried beauty experience designed for brides who want to bask in their moment.
Bride + 3 Intimate Bridal Party Experience
SHE’S A VISION
$1700
For the bride who wants to share her wedding morning with the people she loves most.
Designed for intimate bridal parties, this experience extends to include 3 VIPs, whether you have a traditional bridal party or want to share the experience with loved ones. I provide a coordinated schedule to create a smooth and seamless morning.
After makeup is complete, I'll remain onsite for an additional hour to provide final refinements, touch-ups, and dressing support.
SHE’S A POET
$2750
Full Wedding Weekend Bridal Experience
For the bride who desires a fully supported beauty experience throughout her wedding weekend for gorgeous, cohesive makeup throughout each event.
Beginning with rehearsal dinner makeup and continuing through your wedding day, this signature experience is designed for brides who wants to feel beautiful and pampered from her first toast to the last dance.
SHE’S A STAR
$2900
For the bride celebrating alongside a larger bridal party who wants a seamless, elevated wedding morning from start to finish.
Designed for weddings requiring additional artist support, this experience allows everyone to be beautifully cared for. With a second artist and thoughtfully coordinated beauty timeline, your bridal party can enjoy the excitement of getting ready together without feeling rushed.
From the first makeup application to the final finishing touches, every detail is intentionally planned so you can focus on being present with the people you love most.
This experience includes makeup for up to 7 additional guests and 2nd artist coordination.
Large Bridal Party Experience
when should I secure my date?
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when should I secure my date? ✨
To focus all of my attention on each bride, I book one wedding per day and a limited number of weddings each season. Prime dates, especially spring and fall Saturdays, often reserve 12+ months in advance.
My 2027 calendar is now officially open!
Inquiries are already underway for the upcoming season, so if you’re planning a 2027 wedding, now is the time to inquire.
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Meet Cait
I’m Cait, the artist behind Blackthorn Bridal.
Bridal artistry has been at the heart of my work from the very beginning! With my background in skin, I believe in a skin-first approach, rooted in intentional prep, gentle touch, and enhancing your natural features.
Read more about who I am, how I started, and how this brand came to be here: Blackthorn Bridal
photo by summer barnhart photography
Q&A
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As an artist who specializes in clean skin bridal, I use professional products and tested techniques to ensure your makeup will last through happy tears and a packed dance floor!
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Most of my brides don’t wear makeup on the daily, and if they do, it’s super minimal! My signature style is natural, lightweight, radiant beauty- no feeling of heavy product sitting on your skin like a mask. My makeup looks are designed to look and feel like second skin.
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Yes, it will! Modern cameras pick up incredible amounts of detail, including the more natural makeup you see in my portfolio. Natural makeup wears beautifully on camera. If your photographer’s editing style can alter makeup drastically, I’ll be sure to go over my recommendations on what to adjust!
For soft, skin-focused bridal makeup that still feels like you, you can inquire below to check availability. I can’t wait to hear from you!
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