Bridal beauty
On-site Wedding Hair & Makeup for Modern Couples
For Every Couple at the Table
We work with couples of all backgrounds, identities, and wedding styles—including LGBTQ+ and same-sex weddings across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Chicago.
Whether you’re planning for two brides, two grooms, or a diverse wedding party, our team delivers a seamless, on-site beauty experience tailored to you.
Why WPI Beauty?
Wedding beauty experts
Our premier team of wedding makeup artists and hairstylists have serviced over 15,000+ wedding beauty services for brides-to-be and wedding parties.
Here for all the things
From engagement photos to bachelorette weekends, groom’s dinners, and leading up to the wedding day, WPI Beauty is here for you every step of the way, at the location of your choosing.
Husband and wife-owned
WarPaint International was founded by Makeup Artist, Jessica Mae, and her husband Sam. We’ve worked hard to build a wedding day beauty experience that exceeds your expectations.
Our Values
WPI Beauty provides on-site wedding hair and makeup for brides, grooms, and LGBTQ+ couples, with services designed to last from first look through the final dance. We believe in creating a safe space for people to feel and be their most beautiful. We believe in kindness, love and making the world a better place.
We Also Specialize In
The WPI Bride Experience
“Price is important, but value is more important.”
After more than 15 years of curating wedding day bridal makeup and hair experiences, coordinating with thousands of vendors, and writing even more on-site wedding day beauty timelines, we are confident in the value and knowledge we add to your big day.
WPI Beauty is professional beauty agency; we are not a single freelance artist nor do we bring in people to facilitate work we’ve booked when needed. Our permanent team is vetted, interviewed, technically tested and background checked to ensure safety in your private spaces, great communication, timeliness and skill in order to achieve your desired looks.
It’s not just about hair and makeup. It’s about creating a stress-free experience on YOUR wedding day. While there may be some Artists who are a few dollars less, we believe that value is more important than price. You should expect:
Exceptional communication.
Coordination with your planner.
Planning support from the moment you book all the way through “I do”.
A professionally managed, highly skilled team.
A wedding day beauty services contract that protects you, guarantees service and offers solutions.
Streamlined billing and hassle-free operations.
Flexibility and a process to adjust to unforeseen circumstances.
Back up plans if your artisans are unable to work on your wedding day.
Checks and balances to ensure your beauty team is prepared, on time and is equipped with all of the necessary details, tools & products to create a flawless wedding morning for you and your party.
We believe that when you book WPI Beauty, you no longer need to worry about the details of your wedding day, on-site beauty services. We’re humans, and mistakes can happen, but when they do we have the experience and a process to correct them on your behalf.
Your wedding day hair and makeup experience should be exciting and stress-free. The WPI Bride Experience is how your wedding day on-site services should look and feel. This is your vibe…
Your Safety in On-Site Services
Our company partners with Trusted Employees for national criminal background checks for all of our Artisans to ensure the safety of you, your wedding party, your space, your things, and also our own people. Our team is interviewed, technically tested, receives ongoing education, is criminally background checked, and is expected to have the highest standard of sanitary practices.
WPI also criminally background checks every Artist that we work with, guaranteeing your safety in your home, hotel room, or office. Rest Assured WarPaint International will help make your day memorable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing Need-to-Knows
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Our bridal hair and makeup packages start at $415 per bride and include your preview (trial), consultation, and wedding day services. Wedding party hair and makeup services range from $55–$150 per service, depending on the styling selected.
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During peak season (April through November and New Year’s Eve), we require a minimum booking of $1,015. These dates are in high demand, and minimums allow us to properly staff and reserve our artists for full service days. Select exceptions may apply based on availability.
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Yes. A service charge is automatically added to your invoice for convenience and can be considered gratuity. Your final balance is processed through our online payment system 30 days prior to your wedding, allowing you to enjoy your day without managing payments or tips on-site.
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Travel is included for locations within 30 miles of our market zip codes. For locations beyond that radius, a per-mile travel fee is applied per artist.
For destination weddings—such as locations outside the immediate Chicago or Twin Cities areas—additional travel and lodging accommodations may be required to ensure your team arrives prepared and ready to perform at the highest level.
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WarPaint International is a professional on-site beauty agency. We travel directly to your home, hotel, or venue, delivering a seamless, luxury experience wherever you are getting ready.
We do not operate a traditional salon space. However, for clients who need a location for preview services, we may be able to provide select studio options based on availability.
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Our pricing reflects more than the day-of service—it includes the full experience. Wedding beauty requires precise coordination with your planner, photographer, venue, and overall timeline.
We create a customized beauty schedule aligned with your wedding day logistics, provide ongoing communication throughout the planning process, and secure your services through a professional contract. On your wedding day, you’ll also have a direct point of contact to ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
Your Experience
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Yes. Our artists use professional-grade products and techniques designed for long wear, photography, and changing environments. From your first look through the final dance, your hair and makeup are built to hold up on camera and in real life.
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We build your beauty schedule in advance and arrive based on your timeline to ensure everything runs smoothly. Our goal is to keep your morning calm, organized, and on time, so you can focus on enjoying your day.
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We plan for real-world timing and build structured schedules to keep services on track. If adjustments are needed, our team works efficiently and communicates clearly to maintain flow without adding stress to your day.
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Yes. Our artists are trained to balance real-life wear with professional photography. Your look will feel like you—elevated, polished, and camera-ready without appearing heavy or overdone.
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That’s completely fine. We customize every look to your comfort level. Whether you prefer minimal, natural beauty or something more elevated, we design your look to feel authentic and aligned with your personal style.
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Yes. Our team is experienced in working with a wide range of skin tones, hair textures, and personal styles. We match you with artists who can deliver the look you want with confidence and consistency.
Destination Weddings - we love to travel. Whether its the Minnesota North Shore, the geater state of Illinois, St. Augustine Florida, the Caribbean or Italy - our team can be contracted to travel as full time beauty consultants and on-site Artists.
Planning a same-sex or LGBTQ+ wedding? Explore our dedicated LGBTQ wedding hair and makeup services.
WPI Beauty Serves the Following Locations for Wedding Makeup and Hair Services