A-List Artistry's Bridal Makeup 2016 Year in Review Part 1

2016 has been our biggest, most fabulous wedding season in our almost 8 year history! We've been so honored to be a part of so many fabulous women's weddings. And I just found out, because of all of the love and fantastic reviews our brides have written for our services on wedding website,The Knot, we've been awarded Best Of Weddings 2017! 
To celebrate, I wanted to share some of our favorite bridal photos from the year. Then I realized how many there are that I love. So this is part #1.

Meet January bride Whitney. She had a Winter white wedding thanks to Mother Nature.

Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry
Ceremony- Palace Theater, Hamilton NY

Reception:The Colgate Inn, Hamilton NY 

Photographer: Blue Swan Media       

Wedding coordinator: Jana Truett-Crouch,Colgate Inn 

 

This is Abby... one of my all-time favorite brides. Three of her bridesmaids were previous brides of A-List Artistry, so working with her & her girls was like a fun reunion, catching up with everyone. And Abby is as gorgeous on the inside as she is on the outside.
Makeup artist- Holly Piselli and Jessica Puccia for A-List Artistry
Photographer- Clark + Walker

Ceremony- Dewitt Community Church

Reception- SKy Armory, Syracuse, NY                      

Love this shot of a classic June bride, Erika!
Makeup Artists- Holy Piselli and Jessica Puccia for A-List Artistry
Hair Stylists- Krista and Kaitlin for Lavish Salon
Photographer- James Bass Photography
Location for beauty services- Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn, NY
Venue- Emerson Park, Auburn, NY

Love Michele's unique wedding dress! & her whole bridal party did a morning yoga session prior to makeup and hair!

Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry

Photographer: Rachel Liz Photography

Hairstylist: Maria Tucci 

Ceremony & Reception Greystone Castle, Canastota NY 

                 

Cynthia's outdoor ceremony at Wolf Oak Acres Love the mix of boho and glam!
Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry

Ceremony and Reception location- Wolf  Oak Acres

Photographer‘s Name-  Amanda Bellucco

Videography- The Cullen Studio

Bride Natalie on a paddle board! & fireworks! Perfect July 4th weekend wedding.

Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry

Photographer-The Story Photography

Event Planner- Pamela Beth Weddings

Location- a private residence on Skaneateles Lake, Skaneateles, NY

Bride Natasha, in a carriage and with cotton candy! Can't beat that!

Makeup Artist- Christina Cianciosi for A-List Artistry

Ceremony and Reception location Wolf Oak Acres 

Photographer-Janelle Rodriguez                                               

Videographer- Gavin Law 

Planner- MLH Events

Wedding dress- Watters Harper

Makeup Artist- Christina Cianciosi

Ceremony Chapel Cornell University

Reception- Grace & Gratitude, Ithaca, NY

Photographer‘s Name-Allison Maxwell

Planner- MLH Events

Hairstylist- Alison Sileo 

Meggie and her lovely ladies celebrating in Emerson Park

Makeup Artists- Holly Piselli & Jessica Puccia for A-List Artistry

Hair Stylists- Crazy Beautiful Co. 

Ceremony & Reception Emerson Park Pavilion, Auburn NY

Photographer‘s Name-  Mary Dougherty Photography    

Planner- Lovewell Designs    

Bride Danielle at the Genesee Grand, Syracuse, NY

Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry

Reception Venue-Genesee Grande 

Photographer- Stacy Claire Peffley for Crystal Herry Photography    

Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry

Ceremony-Hendrick’s Chapel, Syracuse, NY

Reception- The Lodge at Welch Allyn

Photographer‘s Name-  Laure Lillie Photography

Hairstylist- Nikki Chapman from Euphorium   

Bride Marietta at the Aurora Inn

Makeup Artist Christina CIanciosi for A-List Artistry

Ceremony and Venue- Aurora Inn, Aurora, NY 

Photographer- Servidone Studios  

Planner- Heather Davidson

Bridesmaid in Kate's wedding at the John Joseph Inn looking fabulous!

Makeup Artist Christina Cianciosi for A-List Artistry

Ceremony and reception venue John Joseph Inn       

Photographer‘s Name-  Erica Hasenjager

Videography- Love Brain FiIms

Makeup for Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom Part 2

The response to our first Mother of the Bride makeup post has been overwhelming! And it prompted many brides to send us photos of their moms after we did their makeup the day of the wedding. The post is one of the most viewed postings on our blog, which lets us know two things.
1. Our brides LOVE their moms!
2. Moms definitely have a concern about how they will look if they chose to have makeup done the day of the wedding.
We get it! We know the wedding process in itself is overwhelming. Choosing the "Mom" dress can be a challenge in itself. So putting the moms beauty needs in the hand of professionals can take one thing off the To DO list the morning of the wedding. We'll create a look that will leave her looking refreshed and polished.

Liz's mom
Photographer- Crystal Herry/ Ultimate Images
Makeup Artists-Holly and Christina for A-List Artistry
Hair Stylist-MacKenzie from MacKenzie Elizabeth Salon

Whitney's mom

Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artstry

Photographer Blue Swan Media       

Makeup Artist-Jessica Puccia for shown family
Hair stylist- Jessica from Adagio Salon
Photographer-Kracke Photography

Danielle with her mom and the mother of the groom
Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry
Location: Genesee Grand Hotel
Photographer- Stacy Peffley for Crystal Herry/ Ultimate Images

Bride Kate and her parents 
Makeup Artist- Christina Cianciosi for A-List Artistry
Photographer- Erica Hasenjager 
Venue- John Joseph Inn
Videographer- Love Brain Films

Marietta and her mom, Patience 

Makeup Artist- Christina Cianciosi for A-List Artistry

Photographer-  Andrea Servidone- Servidone Studios     

Venue- Aurora Inn, Aurora, NY                                           

Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry
Hair stylist- Krista Owens for Lavish Salon
Photographer- James Bass Photography
Venue- Emerson Park, Auburn, NY

Bride Laura and her mom
Makeup Artist- Jessica Puccia for A-List Artistry
Photographer- The Story
Venue- The Hotel Syracuse/ Marriott Downtown Syracuse, NY

Abbi with her sister and mother
Makeup Artist Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry
Venue-Tappan Hill Mansion, Tarrytown, NY 

Mother of the groom Brenda
Makeup Artist Jessica Puccia for A-List Artistry

Venue- The Frog Pond Bed and Breakfast, Skaneateles, NY

Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry
Hair Stylist- Kaitlin for Lavish Salon
Photographer- Erica Hasenjager 
Veneu- Mandana Barn, Skaneateles, NY

Abigail and her mom Debbie
Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry
Hair Stylist- Bijou SAlon
Ceremony-Lockwood Lavnder Farms, Skaneateles, NY
Photographer- Mary Buttolph Photography

Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry
Photographer- Megan Thomas Photography
Venue- The Lodge at Welch Allyn- Skaneateles, NY

Makup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry

Hair Stylist- Tiffany 

Photographer- Crysral Herry/ Ultimate Images

Location- Mirbeau Inn and Spa, Skaneateles, NY

Laurie's Fall Sherwood Inn Bridal Makeup Skaneateles, NY

5.0/5.0

• Quality of Service: 5.0
 
• Responsiveness: 5.0
 
• Professionalism: 5.0
 
• Value: 5.0
 
• Flexibility: 5.0

Laurie & Dave said... 
Holly, owner of A-List Artistry was my make up artist for my engagement photos and wedding day. She is phenomenal and truly a pleasure to work with!! When I told my photographer who I was using, she was thrilled because she said that Holly does (and did for me) a wonderful job where she does not have to touch up skin in photos. My make up looked great through the entire day and my look suited my style very well. Holly was always very responsive and better yet, provided tips (that you would never think of) and an emergency checklist to get your head around some things you need to remember on your wedding day. She is punctual and stuck to the schedule we put together which helped the day start off on the right foot. Holly is super friendly and easy to get along with and also extremely flexible, as our start time for make up changed the week before and she was willing and able to accommodate. She is very talented and versatile in the looks she can provide, however, she does pay attention to the brides overall desired look for the day and does a great job with creating a cohesive look for the wedding party. A- List Artistry charges for a trial, but if you plan in advance you can utilize the trial when you get engagement photos taken, as it worked out great for me! At the trial, Holly made several notes and then she does a sketch of the make up on paper to ensure she is prepared and remembers what you discussed (attention to details). She also will offer advise and will not steer you in the wrong direction! A-List Artistry offers a touch up kit which I recommend as I definitely used. I was very impressed with A-List Artistry, specifically speaking in regards to Holly, and would highly recommend her to anyone! She is someone you will want on your team for your wedding day as she will help you remain calm and put you at ease!

Wedding: 10/03/2015

Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry

Photographer:   Laure Lillie Photographie 

Filmmakers- Fruit Tree Studios (Joy and Jim Mienser)

Hairstylist:   Nikki Chapan –Euforium salon on-location

Fall Wedding Makeup with Leah- Frog Pond Bed and Breakfast, Skaneateles NY

I think the best way to blog this bride's experience is through her own words in a review she wrote about us. Five stars is what we strive for and we're glad we delivered!

5.0/5.0

• Quality of Service: 5.0
 
• Responsiveness: 5.0
 
• Professionalism: 5.0
 
• Value: 5.0
 
• Flexibility: 5.0

LEAH said... 
Holly and her team were recommended to me by my trusted hairstylist and they did not disappoint. They arrived exactly when they promised and were set up promptly without any questions or help from myself or my bridal party (as most brides can attest, having people ask you dozens of questions the morning of your wedding can be a little nerve-wracking--their calmness and professionalism really put me at ease.) Holly and Christina proceeded to complete a total of nine applications--myself, six bridesmaids, my mother, and mother-in-law-- beautifully, flawlessly and right on schedule. Being a less-is-more believer when it comes to everyday makeup I was a bit worried that I would look too "made-up." Holly really understood my concern and I could not have been more thrilled with the result of my makeup--I looked like me, just better. My makeup lasted so well throughout our entire wedding day (12+ hours from the time I got made up to when the reception ended) that I never reapplied even a slick of lipstick the whole day. The lashes Holly used are beyond words. They are so feathery and so beautiful, dozens of women at our wedding were dying to know where I got them and how they could get them too. Another incredible thing about Holly and her team is their versatility. While myself and some of my bridesmaids are minimal makeup wearers, I had some people in my party with very glamorous much more daring makeup styles. They were able to deliver a more dramatic look for those people while still fitting in with the overall look of the bridal party and not taking away from my look as the bride. Work aside, their personalities are so geniune and so nice--they truly are so happy to be a part of your day. I felt nothing but positivity from them and am looking for any excuse I can find to hire them again. Can't say enough good things about them!!

Wedding: 10/17/2015

Beautiful hair piece! And the hair style is so elegant!

Love this one!

Table arrangements from Whistlestop Florist

It was pretty chilly in Skaneateles and these girls made the best of it!

It wouldn't be  October in  Upstate New York without a little snow. Yup. Snow. 

Makeup Artists: Holly Piselli and Christina Cianciosi for A-List Artistry www.a-listartistry.com

Hair Stylists: Krista Owens and Kaitlyn for Lavish Salon in North Syracuse

Photography: Mary Buttolph Photography  www.marybuttolph.com

Florist: Whistlestop Florist  www.whistlestopflorist.com
Venue: The Frog Pond Bed and Breakfast

A-List Artistry in Ithaca NY? YES! A-List Makeup Artist Christina has moved to Ithaca!

You may have heard. Our own makeup artist Christina is ENGAGED!! With Christina's recent engagement, she is joining her fella, and future hubby, in Ithaca as he furthers his education at Cornell University. So it makes perfect sense to have her as our lead makeup artist for Ithaca, Elmira, Corning and Binghamton.

Christina at work. photo courtesy of Leo Timoshuk

We're excited to have a makeup artist based in Ithaca, as we book a number of clients, both bridal and commercial in the area. Plus it's wine country! Who doesn't love that!
Christina has been an artist with A-List Makeup Artistry for four years. Clients rave about her professionalism, warm personality as well as her skill as a makeup artist,

REVIEW   5 out of 5 stars

• Quality of Service: 5.0
   
• Responsiveness: 5.0
   
• Professionalism: 5.0
   
• Value: 5.0
   
• Flexibility: 5.0

Abigail said... 
Christina from A-List Artistry was such a joy to work with. She created an elegant, beautiful look that complimented my wedding gown perfectly. Her contributions to the energetic, blissful environment were much appreciated. In addition to the Bride, she made sure everyone felt beautiful; from the Flower Girl to the Matron of Honor, whether they received her services or not. I would highly recommend A-List Artistry!

Stylized bridal shoot. Makeup by Christina.
Photo credit: Taken by Sarah

·         Review 5 out of 5 stars  

                Quality of Service: 5.0     Responsiveness: 5.0   Professionalism: 5.0  Value: 5.0   Flexibility: 5.0

Jing said... 
When I was looking for a makeup artistry, I specifically asked for someone that has experience on doing Asian bride makeups because I had some bad experience before and I didn't want to ruin my big day. Then I found Christina. Christina was great. She listened to what kind of look I want, and went from there. She also thought about some possible ways to make me look even better at her own time. She was very professional and did a great job on me and everyone else that needed the makeup service that day. My mother-in-law felt beautiful the entire day. I would highly recommend A-List Artistry for your makeup service. They won't disappoint you!

Behind the scenes if Meghan's wedding
photo credit: Crystal Herry/ Ultimate Images Photography

Meghan all ready to see her groom!
photo courtesy of Crystal Herry/ Ultimate Images Photography

Stylized wedding shoot at the Aurora Inn
photo courtesy of Come Together Studios

Engagement shoot for Tumay and Warren
makeup by Christina
photo courtesy of Calypso Rae Photography

Read Tumay's review of Christina from her August wedding: 5 out of 5 stars

Quality of Service: 5.0   Responsiveness: 5.0    Professionalism: 5.0    Value: 5.0   Flexibility: 5.0

Tumay said... 
I wish I had enough words to explain how much fun it was working with Christina. She has such a positive energy and a lovely smile, it makes you forget all the big day's stress. She is very talented and flexible. She listened everyone's wishlist very carefully and made great suggestions. The end result was beautiful on our multicultural bridal party with different skin complexions and facial features. I have worked with her in two separate occasions now. I would not even think about searching for someone else if I need another make up session for a different event. I love you Christina and Holly for your constant support, help, flexibility, love, and joyful atmosphere you create! -Tumay

In addition to bridal makeup, Christina specializes in commercial and corporate work ranging from magazine covers, to ad campaigns, to television broadcasts.

Today's CNY Woman Maria DeSantis on cover. Makeup by Christina
Photo courtesy of Big Paw Photography- Kim Cook

Today's CNY Woman cover. Makeup by Christina
Photo courtesy of Big Paw Photography- Kim Cook

Gwen Webber McLeod of Gwen, Inc cover model
Makeup artist Christina
Photo courtesy of Big Paw Photography

Gwen Webber McLeod
photo by Big Paw Photography

Todays' CNY Woman magazine 6 over 60 issue
photo credit Big Paw Photography

clean makeup look by Christina
photo courtesy of Big Paw Photography

model Gianna's head shots makeup by Christina
photo courtesy of Dan Doyle Studio

editorial makeup look by Christina
photo courtesy of Big Paw Photography

behind the scenes for ESPN taping  with Coach Jim Boehiem
grooming by Christina 

Sandra's Mirbeau Inn and Spa wedding makeup in Skaneateles NY

One of the reasons I love Mirbeau Inn and Spa is it is such a serene environment for a bride to get ready in. I was so happy Sandra agreed to have her makeup done on the patio area outside of her room. Natural light is the best to do makeup in and the location gave us plenty of light!

And imagine my surprise when photographer Mary Buttolph was climbing in a tree to get this shot! 

The gardens make a beautiful backdrop!

So many fun and unique details!

I totally have a thing for posting brides shoes. I love how the shoes can show a bride's style and personality!

Bride's makeup by Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry

Bridesmaids makeup by Christina Cianciosi for A-List Artistry  www.a-listartistry.com

Photography Mary Buttolph Photography  www.marybuttolph.com

Ceremony and reception Mirbea Inn and Spa, Skaneateles, NY  www.mirbeau.com