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  • Carl Ray Makeup Artist, LLC is a Washington D.C. based beauty service provider, specializing in professional makeup and beauty services for brides.

    Carl Ray will work with you to ensure that you are both on the same page for your

    “Wedding Day Look” and offer suggestions during your bridal trial, ensuring you will be Everything and More on your Special Day❣️

    Experience

    Carl Ray has been named Top Bridal Makeup Artist by Washingtonian Weddings Magazine 20 years consecutively.

    Carl Ray truly is a Bridal Makeup Guru!

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    His clientele consists of many notable individuals, including the First Lady Michelle Obama, Meryl Streep, Kerry Washington, Diane Von Furstengburg, Anna Wintour and Natalie Portman. Carl’s work has been featured on covers and in spreads for Brides, Town & County Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, Washingtonian Weddings, Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, InStyle, Allure, Essence, Ebony and Glamour magazines.

    Services Offered
    Carl Ray Makeup Artist, LLC specializes in a beautifully polished and clean look for his brides.

    Carl Ray Makeup Packages include various beauty services, as well as a consultation and trial run. The types of makeup services brides can choose:

    - Natural Beauty

    - Soft Glam - High Glam

    - Engagement photos

    - Bridal party makeup

    - Bridal makeup trial

    - On-site makeup

    - False lashes

    - Touch ups

  • LGBTQ+-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for blowouts for brides?

$25

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for brides?

$450

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$15

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$250

Does makeup price include false lashes?

No

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What makeup services do you offer?

Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
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93% Recommended by couples
Ida
Ida M. Sent on 10/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

Carl is incredible! He created the perfect wedding day makeup look for my Hay Adams' brunch wedding. I felt glamours and beautiful on my big day. I look forward to working with Carl for a future event. He truly helped to bring my bridal vision to life.
Alexis
Alexis D. Sent on 01/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Carl is simply the best!

Carl made me feel beautiful on my wedding day. My makeup was absolutely perfect - natural yet everything was enhanced in the best way possible. I felt so beautiful and loved that I didn't look too done up or like I had stage makeup on! Also it was comfortable - I was worried that the eyelashes would bother me, but I didn't even feel them. I also loved that I didn't need to touch it all day - it wore fabulously and I was so distracted I forgot to reapply lipstick - but it wasn't even needed! The wedding party also looked their best - everyone said how young my Mom looked! and the girls had a blast getting all glammed up! Thank you Carl!
Melissa
Melissa V. Sent on 07/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Carl is just wonderful!

Carl made me look and feel so beautiful on my wedding day! He truly is so gifted at what he does, and he’s a wonderful person to boot! I hope I have another reason to hire Carl for makeup again soon! My mother and my MIL also loved the makeup he did for them!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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Real Weddings

Nicole & Miguel
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Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
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Carl is simply one of the best in the DC area - we highly recommend him!!!

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If you want the best, get Carl! Professional, an specializes in making your makeup enhance your personal beauty. We highly recommend Carl!

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Working with Carl Ray is always a pleasure! He has such a wonderful, happy personality and his makeup is flawless!!! I would highly recommend Carl to anyone!

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