Dangerously Beautiful by Amanda Kimberly

This goes so much further than the 2–2½ hours I dedicate to my brides in the chair. Let me tell you what being a bridal makeup artist actually looks like.

The night before this bride’s wedding, severe storms left homes and businesses without power, including her venue.

At 8:30 PM, my bride texted me. They had been decorating in the dark, the venue still had no power, and she was considering pushing our 8 AM start for 11 services to 10 AM while still trying to make a 2 PM ceremony. I immediately called her.

She was crying and overwhelmed. We talked through the timeline, realistic adjustments and every option available—including the difficult possibility of postponing if the power didn’t return.

Around 10 PM, she decided we were sticking with our original plan and hoping for the best.

At 7 AM, I checked in. The power was back. The wedding was ON.

When she finally sat in my chair that morning, she told me how thankful she was for my professionalism and experience—and how grateful she was to have me there.

THAT is what I mean when I say being a bridal makeup artist is about so much more than applying makeup.

My work with you begins long before your wedding morning.

From the time you book, I’m in your inbox. I’m answering questions, sending preparation and skincare guidance, planning your bridal preview, documenting every detail of your final look, creating your makeup timeline and making adjustments as your wedding evolves.

I’m communicating with your hair team and collaborating with your photographer, videographer, planner and other wedding professionals so your morning is structured before we ever walk through the door.

Sometimes that means months of planning. Sometimes it means answering a last-minute question. And sometimes it means calling you at 8:30 PM the night before your wedding because your venue has no electricity.

Then I show up the next morning ready to be the calm in the room.

So no, I’m not your 30-minute makeup artist.

I’m the bridal makeup artist who stays invested from the time you book until you’re ready to walk down the aisle.

You matter.

And that will always be worth more than getting you out of my chair

No, but seriously… can we just do Hair and Makeup?

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Hair by PITTSBURGH BRIDAL HAIR SPECIALIST



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The Dark Side of Wedding Glam

Episode 2: “The Bachelor Party”

It was the night before the wedding.

There were groomsmen.
There were secrets.
There were st*****rs.

And there was a bride fully prepared to shut the whole damn wedding down.

The groom pleaded his case.
The truth came out.
And after a thorough investigation…

he was cleared of all allegations.

The groomsmen, however, remain under investigation.

Wedding vendors, glam team, brides… what’s the wildest thing you’ve found out the night before a wedding? ⬇️

If anybody wants to jump on the high horse train with me, here’s what’s included:

• Being a baddie.
• Being confident as f**k.
• Becoming a magnet for everything that serves your highest good.
• Loving yourself unapologetically.
• Building up the women around you instead of competing with them.
• Being just delulu enough to chase the biggest goals and dreams because you believe you create your own reality.

Zero limits.

But seriously…

You don’t have to love glam, makeup, girly things, or luxury to embody any of that.

To me, that’s what being Dangerously Beautiful is really about.

It’s not the makeup. It’s the confidence behind it.

It’s choosing yourself. Walking into every room like you belong there. Believing you’re worthy of the life you dream about. Refusing to shrink yourself to make other people comfortable.

So no… I don’t plan on coming off my high horse anytime soon.

And neither should you.

Toodles 😘✌🏼

It was such a pleasure last Friday to be able to get to glam one of my favorite divas - Leah Van Dale

Loved the chats we were having about Mom life, wife life, her business sn**ch her new podcast hot mom s**t where she talks about all of the things that women - especially moms and new moms don’t talk about!

Everybody shows the good s**t on social media, but nobody really talks about or shows when s**t gets hard. And that’s why you want to go check it out. It’s something to relate to because we all go through it!

I’m all here for the real ones! 🙌🏼 no sugarcoating this way.

Netflix presents…
The Dark Side of Wedding Glam

Episode 1: “Am I Next?”

Based on real events.

The names have been changed to protect the innocent.
The emotional damage, however, is very real.

Wedding vendors, glam team, brides, what’s your version of this story? ⬇️



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Isn’t she stunning though?!?!?

I had such an amazing Saturday this past weekend and worked along side an amazing team!!

Bride Hanna Montanari
Hair Pittsburgh Wedding Hair Specialist | Ashley Hunkele
Photographer Pittsburgh Photographer | Eva
Venue Rivers Casino Pittsburgh The Landing Hotel Pittsburgh
Content creator Madison King | Pittsburgh Wedding + Event Content Creator

And special thanks to my second Artist on site who came in and saved my day Jenna Walker 🫶🏼

This place will always have a special place in my heart! I love coming up here any opportunity that I get. I have nothing but the best memories. And the staff is just truly amazing. This was the first time here since our wedding and I missed every bit of it.