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    Emma T. Sent on 05/10/2023
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    Best makeup artist I've ever had!

    Nicole was absolutely fantastic for my wedding. Her bright personality was refreshing and she was flexible as plans changed. She helped me achieve the natural look I wanted while emphasizing my natural features. The makeup stayed on all night even though I danced a ton! I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone.
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    Elizabeth S. Sent on 09/07/2023
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    Nicole is the best!

    Nicole was recommended to me by a friend who had used her for her wedding and I couldn't be happier that she recommended her to me! Firstly, Nicole is just so awesome to be around. She exudes positive and calming energy which is definitely appreciated during such a stressful time. She is kind, and funny and just makes you feel so happy! Not only is she a delight to be around- but she's a master of her craft. She was able to immediately grasp the look I had in mind and create it perfectly. She's easy to communicate with and just all around a delight. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
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    Emma Sent on 08/03/2022
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    Nicole is wonderful!

    UGH I’ll do my best not to overly gush during this review but Nicole is just amazing. Her wonderful personality and beautiful soul just add to how talented of an artist she is. She made my whole getting ready experience so special and a blast. She really understands how a bride is feeling and makes you feel at ease and adds to the excitement as well from the day you first reach out to her til the final last looks. My 8 bridesmaids and I all had our makeup done well before our deadline. She made me a personalized kit with touch up products (even though I barely needed them because my make up lasted for 15+ hours!) and was very flexible to any specific requests we had. I just loved everything about her! Will never hire another make up artist again. Xoxoxo
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    Melissa Sent on 12/17/2021
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    Love Nicole!!!

    Nicole,
    You are beyond amazing! I am so happy my friend, Allie, recommended you to me! You made me look flawless on my wedding day! If you are in need of a makeup artist for your wedding or an upcoming event, I highly recommend Nicole. Nicole has been in the industry for decades and truly has the expertise to make one feel beautiful! Prior to our wedding day, Nicole and I remained in communication. She was very professional in that she communicated everything that I needed to know in order for my wedding day to run smoothly. Additionally, Nicole made time for me to have a trial run in which I went to her home. During that time, she worked her magic, but did not forget my wishes, and applied my makeup so perfectly. I wanted a very natural look, and Nicole did just that. For someone who does not wear makeup, Nicole did not over do it, I felt extremely comfortable & myself. On my big day, Nicole brought an assistant to help her – I had a very large wedding party. The two of them collaborated & made each of my bridesmaids feel so super pretty. Additionally, one or two of my bridesmaids wanted to change their look a tad bit & Nicole did not hesitate, she did just that! She remained so sweet, so calm, and extremely patient. Altogether, Nicole felt like a life long friend when all was said and done. She was personable & really cared about me, my family, and friends. I continue to rave about her day in and day out & have suggested her to many others already! Nicole, thank you, from the bottom of my heart! You are AMAZING! -Melissa August
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    Dawn F. Sent on 05/31/2021
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    Nicole is an amazing makeup artist and person!

    Nicole was recommended through a neighborhood Facebook group. I am so grateful she was able to work with me for my wedding. She is a very talented makeup artist and an incredibly sweet person. I enjoyed every moment I spent with her and the makeup she did made me feel so beautiful for my wedding day. Thank you, Nicole!
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    Michelle Sent on 08/22/2020
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    Our makeup was beautiful!

    So sweet to work with and gave each of us girls the look we were after!
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    Allie Sent on 05/06/2021
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    A must hire!

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

    Nicole is simply put, just fabulous. She actually LISTENS to what you want and makes exactly that come to life. She enhances your natural beauty without making it look like you are wearing a ton of makeup. I wanted all my bridesmaids to look super natural and she did just that, while tailoring each girl's look specific to their skin color, type, and eye color. I could not have been more happy with my bridal makeup, my mothers' makeup, and my bridesmaids' makeup.

    She uses all cruelty free products which is important to me and very difficult to find in a makeup artist.

    She is lastly the most down to earth person ever. She makes you feel like you are the most special person in the world on your big day. Her inner beauty just radiates from the first time you meet her.
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    Shayna Sent on 11/11/2019
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    Wonderful Makeup Artist

    Nicole did my makeup for my wedding and all I can say is WOW. She made me and my bridal party look and feel amazing. She is so talented, not to mention funny and down to earth. She takes all of the stress off and really puts you at ease while getting ready. I am so glad I chose Nicole to be a part of my special day!!
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    Taylor H. Sent on 10/25/2019
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    gorgeous makeup

    Nicole is THE BEST makeup artist I've encountered. She did my best friend's wedding makeup 3 years ago, and I knew when it was my turn to get married I had to book her! She is so incredibly sweet and kind, and really makes you excited to be getting your makeup done. She was so awesome at my trial, willing to work with me when things needed to be tweaked. She ended up giving me the most amazing glitter glam eye makeup I've ever seen! So many compliments. I highly recommend her for any makeup needs!
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    Becky Sent on 07/01/2019
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    Perfect Wedding Day!!

    Nicole was absolutely amazing to work with on our wedding day!! She arrived bright and early the day-of, and truly made everyone feel so comfortable. She did make-up for myself, my mom, and five bridesmaids. Everyone looked so beautiful!! I cannot recommend her enough!!
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    Taylor Sent on 06/20/2019
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    Makeup Star!

    Nicole was absolutely amazing!! She did makeup for me and 8 other girls and everyone looked beautiful. She is such a sweet, and delightful person and kept everyone so relaxed on the day of; she went with the flow, took her time with every girl and gave me exactly what I asked for. I would recommend Nicole for any event!! She is wonderful :)
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    Ashley Sent on 02/18/2019
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    LOVED my wedding makeup!

    Nicole was such a wonderful part of our wedding. From the trial, to the big day, she was excellent at executing the wedding look I was going for. I am not a 'big' makeup person and I loved that her makeup still had me feeling like me (just way better). She was also willing to come and be on-site the day of the wedding to do not only my makeup but also all the bridesmaids and the mother of the bride. She was organized, timely, and made sure everyone was ready to go on time (and that our makeup would last the night). You spend a LOT of time w/ your hair/makeup team the morning of your wedding and spending it w/ Nicole was the perfect way to kick off my wedding. We laughed, told stories the entire morning and left looking lovely and ready for the ceremony. Would highly recommend!
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    Samantha P. Sent on 12/26/2018
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    Who doesn’t want a fairy godsister for their big day?!?

    Nicole is absolutely magical with a makeup brush! After a few disappointing makeup trials, I stumbled on to Nicole’s portfolio online and it truly really speaks for itself! Though my wedding party included those young and old, we all looked like the very best, most glamorous versions of ourselves on the big day! My mother, who initially thought I should have done my own makeup, continues to comment that Nicole and her friend Jamie Halcott of Baltimore Bridal Hair LLC really made the preparation so enjoyable, stress free and special. Nicole’s uplifting personality is just as great an asset as her phenomenal makeup artistry. Don’t wait! Hire her now!
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    Julianna Sent on 08/03/2018
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    Nicole is fun loving, sweet, caring and truly a talented artist. Nicole is friends with my matron of honor and did my make up at her wedding. When I got engaged, I knew hiring Nicole was a no brainer! When I went for my trial, I showed her a photo of an idea I had, but mostly left it up to her. When I saw my makeup competed, I actually had to put my hands on my face in front of mirror because I didn’t possibly think I could be that beautiful. It was truly amazing. The day of, Nicole’s positive, energetic and fun attitude lifted away the stress and made getting ready and hanging with my girls so fun! Everyone who got their make up done looked amazing! My make up still looked great after a full night of dancing and being outside in July. A few of my friends have even asked for her information for their future weddings. I loved working with Nicole and can’t wait to have her do my make up again someday. Thank you, Nicole!!!
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    Mc Sent on 01/16/2018
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    I LOVE Nicole- I can't recommend her enough!!! She is so amazing to work with- she is a true artist in every sense of the word. She achieved-with ease- the EXACT look I as goi my for and I looked like a pretty pretty princess for my wedding day. I would recommend her 100% to anyone- she is an absolute joy to be around and is truly the most capable makeup artist (and photographer!!!!)!!!

    Happily Ever After's reply:

    I love YOU!!!!!!!!!! MC you are my vintage beauty! No one can pull off a cherry bomb red lipstick like you and your SKIN is flawless! From the moment you walked into my studio.. and my cats were obsessed with you. I knew you were a glam girl. you got as excited as me about EVERY product I pulled out of my kit. I love your beautiful smile, infectious spirt, and kind heart. Being by your side on the morning of your wedding was such an honor.. and even though we had some curve balls with the suite.... you didn't let it effect your happiness and JOY.. you deserve all good things my friend!!!!!!!!! I also LOVED the sequin dresses, your hair and your beautiful woodland fairy FLOWERS.. (that's what they remind me of... gorgeous!
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    Alana Sent on 01/15/2018
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    I can’t recommend Nicole enough! Besides her exquisite work as a makeup artist, she is kind, lovely, polite, and professional! I felt like a queen on my wedding day. My bridesmaids, mother, and mother-in-law were all blown away by her work. In the weeks and months leading up to my wedding she was accessible and responsive. If I could relive my wedding makeup experience, I wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you Nicole!
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    Heller Sent on 01/23/2018
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    Nicole is superb!! Did a great job and was so much fun throughout the day. Everyone was thrilled with their makeup.
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    Heather J. Sent on 01/10/2018
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    Nicole was absolutely amazing. I never would have imagined that I could have looked so beautiful for one of the best days of my life! Expectations are hard to meet and Nicole exceeded mine beyond words and will do the same for any bride that is lucky enough to have her!

    Happily Ever After's reply:

    The moment I met you, I knew that instantly we were going to become friends and have an amazing trial! you are so relaxed and open.. you were beautiful and communicated everything to me perfectly. I was so excited to create your LOOK! your excitement, made me even happier! Heather you truly are a genuine soul, and you deserve all good things.. you made Kimi and I feel like family... you have no idea how much we appreciate you! The way you lit up that day.... there is nothing more beautiful!!!!!!!! Happy New year! Happy Newly married! I can't wait to do your makeup again for anything!!!!!!! love, Nicole Palermo
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    Dawn Sent on 01/25/2018
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    Wow, doesn’t even begin to sum up my afternoon with Nicole! I was the mother of the bride and she made me look and feel like a million bucks! Nicole made me feel relaxed ... which I’m not sure how she accomplished that ... I was a mess that day! She went above and beyond by giving me a relaxing facial, and making me laugh. she treated me like I was as important as the bride, and like I was the only one in the room. I’ve never had anyone do my makeup so perfectly gorgeous! Her talent is off the charts. She is truly a pleasure to work with!
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    Alanna Sent on 01/14/2018
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    There aren't enough amazing things to say about Nicole and how incredible she is at what she does. She made me feel like a goddess on my wedding day and we had the most incredible time getting ready. We could not stop laughing - please tell me you take those tiny hands with you everywhere - and her passion for people and makeup truly shows in what she does.

    Thank you for making my day even more special and for making me such a gorgeous bride.

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    OMG lol you beautiful angel! MY GOD did we laugh so hard.. I am taking these little hands to every wedding! I love you so much.. you were radiant, and so beautiful. I fell in love with everything you did for your special day... ROSE GOLD heaven!!!!!!!!!!!!! you saying... do whatever you want with makeup I trust you.. those words are words that mean so much to me.. and I hold close to my heart. A wedding look has to be the MOST Special look I create for someone.. You are so timeless, and so gentle spirited.. that I wanted it to wow YOU! I cried when I saw you.. YOU lit up a room that day.. and I am so blessed to have been by your side. you mean the WORLD to me.. and always will! my beautiful niece. but most of all one of my best friends.. Congratulation's SOUL SISTER UNICORNS! Hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Lindsay Sent on 01/29/2018
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    Nicole is a breath of fresh air that you need in your life. She is a genuine person with the best upbeat personality. You constantly will have a smile on your face any time you talk with her. Nicole has an amazing team of makeup and hair professionals who are extremely qualified and will walk through every detail with you. Nicole and Andrea make you feel at ease when the nerves kick in or are unsure about a certain style – talk it out, but trust them, you will not regret it. They really listened to our hair and makeup ideas and made sure we each looked gorgeous. Over our two-day wedding, I had hair and makeup done both days, I never felt more beautiful and only have them to thank. I HIGHLY recommend Happily Ever After!
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    Deanna Sent on 01/23/2018
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    Nicole was great! She helped make what could have been a stressful day easy and perfect. I felt comfortable and confident with my look and would highly recommmend her!
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    Julie Sent on 02/08/2018
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    I could not have wanted more from Nicole. Everything from the first correspondence she made me feel like I was the most important person in the world. She goes above and beyond. All my girls looked gorgeous and totally enjoyed Nicole and all the glam. As for me I actually could not believe it was me iin the mirror. I was an older bride bit Nicole made me feel so special and made me look absolutely gorgeous. My make up looked the same from the moment she applied it until 5 am the next morning when we went to bed. I can not say enough great things about Nicole. I would give her 100 stars if I could. She brought tears to many people the day of my wedding g. I have never felt so beautiful in my life. Love you Nicole!
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    Kaitlyn Sent on 08/07/2017
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    Nicole was the first wedding vendor I booked! She did my makeup for my sister-in-law's wedding 2 years ago, and my family still talked about how great we all felt for that wedding after Nicole did our makeup. When I got engaged, I knew I wanted to hire Nicole for my wedding day, and I am so grateful she was available to do it! Nicole is amazingly talented, but also a wonderful person to have around on your wedding day. She is so nice and funny, and made our whole group feel extra excited for the wedding. I loved my makeup and all the styles she did on my bridesmaids. Everyone still looked like themselves, but with all their features highlighted, which is exactly the vision I had for the wedding. It's so clear Nicole is passionate about each aspect of her business, and the end results are perfect. I can't recommend Nicole enough -- we look forward to booking her for all our family's future weddings!

    Happily Ever After's reply:

    Thank you Kaitlyn, this is so beautiful and made me feel so special reading it.. I have been so busy.. and this year I wanted to take a moment.. to really get back to everyone and let you know.. that without YOU, I would have no beautiful art to create. It is an honor to have been involved on this special.. day. I can't THANK you enough! Happy New year.. and may all things this year be AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxooxox Love Nicole
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    Lauren Sent on 01/21/2018
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    Nicole is the absolute sweetest! I had the honor of working with her this past summer for my wedding... and it felt more like hanging out with a long-time (amazingly talented!) friend. Nicole radiates happiness and makes the "getting ready" experience completely laid back and enjoyable for the entire wedding party. She's intuitive, caring, positive and generally fun to be around :) She has an overwhelming passion for beauty and making your day feel like a true fairy tale.
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