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
Meaghan Barcelos
a year ago
I truly cannot say anything negative about the KW Glam team. I knew I wanted Katie and her team to do hair and makeup for my wedding and bridal party before I even got engaged! I ended up going with the “Ultimate I Do” package which included a wedding hair and makeup trial, an additional hair and makeup session which I used for my engagement photos as well as many other additions and goodies to make your day nothing but perfect. Fast forward to my wedding day September 21, 2024 Katie and her team did not disappoint. My bridesmaids and mothers got their hair done by Jillian and everyone left feeling truly beautiful and feeling themselves. Jillian is so down to earth and fun to work with sh...
Kelsey Laning
5 years ago
Katie is a Glam Queen. Katie was a godsend. Everything about our wedding plans was derailed this year but Katie was reliable, flexible and professional. I cannot do makeup or hair so I knew I needed her regardless of what my wedding looked like. When we turned our big wedding into an elopement, Katie was understanding and helpful. She showed up on time, took tons of safety precautions, and even though glitz and glam is her thing, she made me up in the natural way I wanted. Since our wedding, I've seen Katie for a general cut and color as well and she was just as wonderful for everyday hair care as she was for the wedding.
Gabriela Lopes
3 years ago
I used KW Salon for my wedding hair and make up and was very pleased with everything. We chose to get our hair and makeup done at the salon which was so nice, and Katie surprised us with a mimosa bar which was a huge hit with all the bridesmaids. Everyone was so pleased with how their hair and makeup looked, even my sister who never lets anyone do her makeup changed her mind last minute after seeing what the results were on all the other bridesmaids. Everyone was so kind and professional and made our morning extra special. Would highly recommend using KW salon on your wedding day.
Alexandra E Rung LaSala
6 years ago
Katie Walsh has been doing my hair for years now. She is creative, fun, and can realize a vision. What if you don’t have a vision? Put your trust in her hands and you’ll walk away feeling like a million bucks. These are facts. She also did my hair and makeup for my wedding and the reactions I received made me feel more beautiful than ever. Katie is truly a gift and her new salon is bright, classy, and super convenient to get to. Can never recommend her enough.
Nicole McMaster
a year ago
I cannot recommend Chloi and Katie from KW Salon enough! Katie, the owner of KW Salon in Portsmouth, NH, has truly mastered the art of bridal beauty, and it shows. Both of these women are bridal experts who not only perfect their craft but also make a genuine connection with their clients, bringing the perfect wedding vibes from the moment they step into the room. For my wedding, they styled hair and makeup for my six bridesmaids and me, and they did a phenomenal job with everyone. A special thank you to Chloi, who was my personal stylist for both hair and makeup. I cannot express how beautiful I felt thanks to her. She made sure I not only looked amazing but felt confident, calm, and radia...
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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
Wentworth by the Sea, New Castle
Historic seaside hotel with room for the whole guest list.
The Hotel Portsmouth
Boutique rooms steps from downtown restaurants.
AC Hotel Portsmouth
Modern rooms with a rooftop for the welcome drink.
Three stops worth the detour
Somewhere pretty for photographs, and somewhere warm for a good cup of coffee.
Portsmouth Harbor Light, New Castle
White lighthouse and open ocean, lovely at sunrise.
Prescott Park, Portsmouth
Riverfront gardens in full bloom all summer.
Caffe Kilim, Portsmouth
Longtime local coffeehouse with serious espresso.
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