Nicki Rouge Bridal Team — Local services in Chicago

I hired Nicki Rouge Bridal Team because they were one of the only bridal teams that appeared to do makeup well regardless of skin tone, skin texture, and age. I live in a smaller town about 2.5 hours away from Chicago, and I knew I had a broad range of complexions and races represented in my bridal party, yet I wanted everyone to feel comfortable knowing that qualified, experienced professionals would do our makeup. I hired NRBT for my wedding day makeup, but what I received was so much more. I received a high level of professionalism and engagement from start to finish. Nicki was timely with communication, she provided a transparent and professional contract for services, she curated a day-of makeup schedule that worked with a hectic hair schedule (due to hair appointments offsite with non-NRBT hair stylists) for my entire bridal party, and her team’s energy was unmatched in the most beautiful way. Most important, her team arrived on time and had the entire party ready on time. They truly made my wedding day special, and I love these women forever! If you’re hiring Nicki and her team, know that you’re not just paying for makeup, you’re paying for a comprehensive experience that impacts your wedding planning and wedding day experience. Having peace of mind and being surrounded by positive vibes start to finish is always an investment I’m willing to ask. I’d hired them again 100x over, and I’m considering hiring them for my wedding in Zambia! Rougie...

Nicki and the Nicki Rouge Beauty Team are masters of their craft! I had the pleasure of working with them for my engagement photos and our October 2021 wedding. I was engaged in 2019 and never saw COVID-19 coming, let alone the uncertainties that came with planning a wedding in a global pandemic. Nicki and her team were understanding and flexible through it all – and the big day was as dreamy as I imagined it would be! On the day-of, the team appeared for our very early call time (4:45 am) with calming spirits and plenty of enthusiasm. Myself and my six bridesmaids enjoyed a peaceful, stress-free morning and every one of us was obsessed with our look! Nicki and her team were professional, knowledgeable, and kind. They took care to create a custom look that enhanced each individual girl’s beauty while delivering the same high-quality of artistry. You can trust that you’re in good hands with any expert on this talented team. Everything was completed on-schedule, with time to spare for selfies and well wishes. Our faces held up well into the evening and my girls could not WAIT to see themselves in the event photos. Overall, NRBT is incredibly intentional about creating an upscale experience that makes you feel like royalty. I can’t recommend them highly enough for your...

I planned my wedding to be in Chicago from my home in LA. I searched online for a bridal beauty team that had the skills and experience working with women of color brides. I found a few other vendors but then I came across the Nikki Rouge Bridal team. After a 20 minute conversation and review of their process, I was sold. They emailed me about the process and created an online client file where I could add photo inspiration and find all my contract and stylists information. I was able to connect with my hair stylist and make artist weeks before the day and talk to each of them of what I wanted. I also received a day of timeline from them built around my wedding day. I also set up a makeup trial the day before my wedding so we could make any adjustments. The day of the both the artists arrived to my hotel suite right on time and were so lovely. They finished on time as well and got me out and on the way so I could start pictures. I am so happy I found Nikki Rouge. They helped put me at ease and so easy to work with. It was a lot planning a wedding from several states away but Nikki Rouge helped me make it easier. The makeup and hair lasted all day and my pictures were amazing! Shout out to Shane’ and...