In Wilmington, NC, your wedding morning should feel unhurried and intentional, even when the schedule includes waterfront portraits and travel between hotels and venues. Updo’s Studio delivers wedding day hair and makeup with high-touch coordination, long-wear confidence, and a beauty timeline designed around your photographer’s key moments. From a soft, seamless airbrush finish to lashes that read beautifully in close-ups, every detail is tailored to your features, your dress, and the coastal light so you look polished from first look through your final dance.

WILMINGTON, NC
WEDDING HAIR & MAKEUP

• Professional hair styling for your entire bridal party

• Expert makeup application for your party

• Preview for both hair & makeup for the bride

• Skillfully applied lashes for your entire party

• Option for either Airbrush or High Definition makeup

• A beauty assistant for 1 hour for your touch up needs

BRIDE

All perks above

$700

$250 - Hair Only
$250 - Makeup Only
$300 - Preview

PARTY

per person, age 13+

$300

$180 - Hair Only
$180 - Makeup Only

JUNIORS

per person, age 9-12

$175

Includes choice of hairstyle & light natural makeup

FLOWER GIRL

per person, age 0-8

$95

Includes choice of hairstyle & light natural makeup

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

$75 - Tattoo cover-up
$100 per hour - Additional beauty assistant hours

**A Destination Charge will be required for our team to travel to this location, to be determined at time of booking.**

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Wilmington has that rare mix of historic charm and coastal ease, but the morning logistics can be real, especially when you are navigating parking downtown or timing the drive toward Wrightsville Beach. We plan for it all with a clear sequence, steady pacing, and a team that can style a full bridal party on-site. If you are celebrating at Brooklyn Arts Center, hosting a garden ceremony at Airlie Gardens, planning an indoor-outdoor flow at Wrightsville Manor, or gathering guests along the Riverwalk at Bakery 105, we align hair and makeup timing with your photo plan so everyone is ready when the light is best. Coastal humidity and sudden summer showers are part of the landscape, so we finish with longevity in mind.

Updo’s Studio provides luxury on-site wedding hair and makeup in Wilmington, NC for brides and bridal parties. Our approach is designed for bridal mornings that need structure without feeling strict, with a lead artist guiding the order of services and keeping communication simple for your VIPs. If you want Wilmington wedding hair and makeup that holds through sea air, outdoor portraits, and a packed reception timeline, we focus on secure placement and camera-friendly balance, whether that means a low chignon or soft waves paired with soft glam or a luminous finish. A preview appointment can be added when you want extra certainty, and on the day-of we keep touch-up details clean and minimal so you stay present, not preoccupied.

ON-SITE RADIANCE IN WILMINGTON

FAQs

Our VIP Experience comes with so many perks. We know it also comes with some questions though, so here are a few answers to some frequently asked questions.

Q: Do you travel for on-site service at Wilmington, NC venues and nearby hotels?

A: Yes, we travel on-site throughout Wilmington and nearby beach and downtown hotels. For early start times, we coordinate arrival logistics and, when needed, accommodations for the team.

Q: How do previews work for Wilmington, NC weddings, and when should I schedule mine?

A: A preview sets your hair and makeup direction; plan it about 8 to 12 weeks out. Most are in-studio; for Wilmington, choose day-before, with an in-studio fallback if timing changes.

Q: How long does hair and makeup take on the wedding day?

A: We plan around ceremony time, photos, and party size to set a clear start time. We send an appropriate number of artists, and most groups finish in roughly three hours.

Q: How many people can you style on-site for one Wilmington, NC wedding morning?

A: Capacity depends on start time and services, and we scale with multiple artists as needed. Large parties are common for us, and we keep the room moving with staggered, timeline-driven seating.

Q: Will my look last in Wilmington’s humidity and ocean breeze?

A: Yes, we use long-wear techniques and humidity-smart products to protect hair shape and makeup finish. We also place pins and setting steps where wind hits most, then teach quick touch-up cues.

Q: What does a beauty assistant do on my wedding day in Wilmington, NC?

A: They handle touch-ups, manage shine, and keep lip color consistent between photos and moments. They also help with veils and accessories, and do quick photo-ready checks before you step out.