Planning perspective
What to consider before reaching out
A strong first conversation is about fit, not just availability. Share your date, approximate guest count, location, and the feeling you want the day to have. Ask what is included, what typically changes the final quote, and what decisions need to be made earliest.
For a hair & beauty partner, confirm how communication works, who will be present on the day, and how the team handles changes. Pricing was not included in the supplied research, so request a current, itemized proposal directly from the business.
In their clients’ words
What people say on Google
sarah hoefner
a year ago
Nelse is absolutely the best! From the moment she arrived, she made me feel so comfortable and beautiful on my wedding day. Her warmth, professionalism, and incredible talent set the tone for such a calm and happy morning. Every single one of my bridesmaids looked stunning and felt confident — her entire team was amazing to work with! Thank you, Nelse, for going above and beyond to make my wedding day so special for me and my bridal party. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! 💕
Katie Mulkerin
a year ago
I can't say enough wonderful things about Nelse. She made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day. Her calm, professional, and warm hearted personality made me love her from the moment we met at my makeup trial. She glammed seven of us at my Newport, RI. wedding. My mom, mother-in-law, and bridal party all looked equally amazing! It was such a reassuring feeling to have a poised professional by my side on the best day of my life. I never felt so calm despite being a generally anxious person. Nelse has such a sweet aura and I would recommend her to anyone! It's one thing to have an incredibly talented makeup artist, but it's a true dream to have that same person also have the qualities that ...
Madi Rosen
a year ago
I can’t say enough good things about Nelse! From start to finish, she was incredibly attentive, listened to every detail, and truly executed the exact look I had envisioned for my big day. Not only did she nail my wedding makeup, but she also went above and beyond by giving me skincare recommendations to ensure I looked and felt my best leading up to the big day. Her constant communication, professionalism and calm presence were just what I needed, and I couldn’t be more grateful for her. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares about bringing your vision to life, I highly recommend Nelse. Thank you so much for making me feel absolutely beautiful! I will be forever grateful to you for m...
Katherine Hettenhaus
9 months ago
Nelse is absolutely amazing and incredibly talented. She gave me my dream makeup for my wedding day—I have truly never felt more beautiful than when Nelse did my makeup and Romina did my hair. Nelse also gave me and my sister the most perfect spray tan and made sure the timing was flawless leading up to the wedding. My bridesmaids and Mom were all obsessed with their makeup as well. Everyone looked stunning! I truly cannot recommend her enough.
Bariona Lamani
2 months ago
I have known Nelse for many years and I was so happy that she was able to be a part of my special day. 9 hours, heat, dancing and NOTHING MOVED!! I was so happy with how beautiful my makeup came out 🤍
Reviews from Google. Read all of them on Google.
Getting here
How far is this from home?
Pick the city you and most of your guests will be driving from and we will estimate the trip.
An estimate for planning, not live traffic. Leafy weekends in October always take longer.
For your guests
Lovely places to stay nearby
The Liberty, Boston
A landmark building with room for a big block.
The Verb Hotel, Boston
Lively and walkable near Fenway.
The Charles Hotel, Cambridge
Quiet, refined, easy for older guests.
Three stops worth the detour
Somewhere pretty for photographs, and somewhere warm for a good cup of coffee.
Boston Public Garden
Willows, the footbridge, and spring tulips.
Acorn Street, Beacon Hill
The cobblestone lane on every Boston wall.
Thinking Cup, Boston
A proper coffee stop between photographs.
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Editorial note: this profile is based only on the vendor research supplied to New England Celebrations. It is not a paid endorsement, interview, or first-person testimonial. Pricing and availability are on request.