Luxury Bridal Makeup Artist for Timeless, Camera-Ready Beauty
On-site wedding makeup services designed for brides who want to look effortlessly beautiful, confident, and polished on their wedding day.
Serving Indianapolis and surrounding areas
As a professional bridal makeup artist, Courtney specializes in wedding makeup that is timeless, camera-ready, and designed to last throughout the day.
Professional Bridal Makeup Tailored to You
Your wedding day makeup should feel like you — elevated, refined, and flawless from the first look to the last dance. At Colour By Courtney, bridal makeup is thoughtfully customized to enhance your natural features while ensuring long-lasting, camera-ready results.
With years of experience in professional makeup artistry, Courtney specializes in bridal and wedding makeup that photographs beautifully in both natural and artificial light. Whether your style is soft and romantic, modern and clean, or full glam, each look is created to complement your skin tone, dress, and overall wedding aesthetic.
On-site bridal makeup services provide a calm, seamless experience on your wedding day, allowing you and your bridal party to relax and enjoy every moment.
More Than Makeup — A Calm, Thoughtful Bridal Experience
Your makeup artist helps set the tone for your entire wedding day. When you leave nothing to chance, you’re able to relax, be present, and truly enjoy the moments that matter most.
At Colour By Courtney, bridal makeup is about more than the final look — it’s about preparation, professionalism, and creating a calm, organized start to your day.
With years of experience working alongside brides, photographers, and wedding timelines, Courtney provides a detailed prep sheet and checklist to every bride. These tools help you know exactly what to expect, how to prepare, and how to feel confident walking into your wedding day without stress or last-minute surprises.
Perfect for Brides Who Want…
A refined, natural look that feels like you — just elevated and beautifully polished
Makeup that wears flawlessly from the first look through the final dance
A calm, organized wedding morning with no rushing or second-guessing
An experienced professional who understands timelines, lighting, and photography
Thoughtful preparation and clear communication leading up to the wedding day
The confidence to be fully present and enjoy every moment as it unfolds
Why Brides Choose Colour by Courtney
BRIDAL MAKEUP FAQs
How far in advance should I book?
Makeup artists can be booked six months to two years in advance, depending on the season. Scheduling a trial and consultation well in advance is a great idea.
Do I need a makeup trial?
Even if you rarely wear makeup, a trial can help you feel confident that on your wedding day, you’ll look exactly like you dream of.
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This 60-90 minute appointment includes a consultation to determine your skin type, as well as makeup preferences and style for the day of your wedding. This is the time to try the makeup looking you are envisioning! We look forward to creating your look!
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Booking me for your wedding is easy!
-Contact me with details like location and number of people that require makeup and/or hair services
-Request a Services Agreement
-Sign and return via email
-50% deposit is required to book the date
The trial is not included in the wedding package and will be paid on the date of the trial.
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You may book first and then schedule a trial. We recommend that you book a trial for 3-9 months before the wedding. Don’t worry if your skin is a different shade for the trial. I will color match your foundation at the trial and on your wedding day.
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I do offer on location services. Travel fees vary upon location.
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Yes, I do! Airbrush foundation is long wearing, creates a natural flawless look that will last all day and it photographs beautifully. I carry many shades and will custom blend a foundation that matches your skin shade and tone. Airbrush is a medium coverage foundation it is versatile and can be applied by hand if that is your preferred method. I also carry a full coverage foundation for those that need or want that full coverage. We can just use that or we can airbrush on top of it.
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Everyday. My work in the media and corporate environments involves people from all over the world of all ethnicities, colors and ages.
For Weddings, sometimes doing makeup for the eldest members of someone’s family is as important to me as doing a Brides makeup. I know these photos will be in their family for years to come, and I am honored to make them look their best.
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Your makeup will only look as good as your skin. I recommend that you get on a professional skin care line a few months before the wedding. I see a lot of dry skin. Foundation doesn’t sit well on top of dry flaky skin.
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Yes! I have a hairstylist on my team who specializes in bridal hair and offers wedding styling to ensure everything flows seamlessly for your big day.
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Yes! Brows define your face and they can really change your overall look. I recommend that your wax your browns 4-8 days before the wedding so that you skin has time to heal.
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Yes, we do. Strip eyelashes are included with a makeup application.
MAKEUP + SKIN
QUESTIONS
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I have 16 years experience in Bridal makeup and that much experience helps me anticipate the ways we can sidestep some of the issues that pop up during any event. It is important to me that the bride is able to trust that her makeup will be perfect, and that she will enjoy the day without having to run the show.
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All the time! I partner with a team of wedding and production makeup artists for large wedding parties, based on availability. My minimum for wedding days is 4 people.
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Your makeup will last all day and night. The condition of your skin will affect how the makeup sits on your skin and how long it lasts. So we start with a luxury skin prep. I use long lasting professional grade products and I will put a sealer on top.
Most importantly, your makeup will look fresh and natural unless you are wanting full glam.
The makeup is designed to be very low maintenance. Relax and enjoy the day!
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I am happy to stay for touchups. Please contact me for rates.
THE WEDDING DAY
Bridal Gallery
Happy Brides
Courtney is the absolute best at what she does! She made the start to my wedding day the best experience! Very professional, organized, friendly, and talented. Not only was the makeup gorgeous but she is great at creating fun vibes for the wedding party. I don't usually wear makeup so I was worried about it not looking natural but it looked great in photos and I felt beautiful! I received so many compliments and it lasted all day. 5 stars is not enough. Go book Courtney if you want to look flawless and have a stress-free experience!
Kate Thompson
My best friend used Cortney for her wedding. While at that time, hair was the only service I did, the brides and other girls makeup looked great. Years later when I got married, 10/27/23, I found her prices very reasonable. After some conversing, I booked.
I did a makeup trial. My bridesmaids, moms and I all got hair and makeup for the big day. I was so nervous. Courtney made sure we had plenty of time to talk through what I wanted due to changing from my trial. And while she does the makeup, she finds the best hairstylist for your event. I was so happy with my wedding look.
Rebecca
Highly recommend Colour by Courtney for wedding makeup. Courtney did my makeup, as well as my bridal party’s for my wedding day. She is very professional, organized, kind, and helpful - and amazing at makeup. I loved that she offers spa services as well so I could prep my skin to perfection before my wedding day. Great cost, value and services. I seriously couldn’t be happier with how my makeup turned out! And that it stayed so perfect the whole day/night. Couldn’t recommend Courtney more!
Caitlin Pearson