Hi, I’m Carly.
My mission is to help sophisticated brides feel authentically beautiful on their most important day. I achieve this through expert artistry, personalized service, and an unwavering commitment to bringing your vision to life.
My goal is to create an intimate space for you on your wedding day as I am a firm believer getting ready should be a relaxing and stress-free experience. You will spend your entire wedding morning with me – so allow me to make sure you are happy and laughing, that champagne glass is full, and most importantly…
You see just how pretty you are.
My Values
As your makeup artist
Authentic Beauty
I believe in enhancing your natural features to create a look that feels genuinely you—elevated but never overdone.
Expert Guidance
Through continuous education and deep consultation, I provide the professional expertise you need to make confident decisions about your bridal look.
SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE
I pride myself on being the calmest, most dependable part of your wedding day, handling every detail so you can focus on enjoying the moment.
REFINED AESTHETIC
Every service reflects my commitment to modern, sophisticated beauty that photographs beautifully and stands the test of time.
CLIENT PARTNERSHIP
Your wedding day vision drives everything I do. I will listen, collaborate, and adapt to ensure you feel completely confident in your choices.
About Carly
I believe in beauty, and I believe in the power it holds. Helping you see just how pretty you are is why I love my job. As your morning with me unfolds, I hope to provide you with a feeling of peace that you carry in your heart as a reminder of the beauty that not only lies in your appearance but in the love that surrounds you and your fiance. In the space of tranquility I create for you, the morning of your wedding becomes more than a series of hair & makeup preparations. It becomes a space with room for cherished memories, like your mom tearing up when she sees your bridal makeup or listening to your friends laughter as I put the finishing touches on your hair during the bustling excitement of the day.
Allow yourself to luxuriate in the meticulous touch of trusted hands and feel the transformative power of beauty rituals. My hope as the final touches are delicately placed, that you catch a small glimpse of yourself in the mirror, and a smile blooms across your face. A smile that reflects that in this moment you not only see yourself as a vision of true bridal beauty but as a reflection of the love and peace that surrounds you on your wedding day.
My Story
My story starts when I was young – really young. I would studiously watch my grandmother perform her beauty rituals. She would carefully draw her brows, match her lipstick to her sweater, and in the evenings meticulously wash her face and apply her skincare. One day she asked me to join her and the rest is history, I fell in love with the beauty world.
I spent my formative years doing all my friends hair and makeup for proms, dance recitals, dates etc. One evening during my junior year of high school my mom came home and announced that she enrolled me in beauty school! I was able to graduate in 2011 and worked in salons all through college, still doing hair and makeup for friends.
In 2018 after I got married I decided to hone my talents and skill set and opened my own bridal beauty business Carly Marie Artistry. Carly Marie Artistry is founded on principles of letting your natural beauty shine, feeling your most comfortable and looking effortlessly bridal. I’ve had the honor of providing a relaxing and intimate wedding morning for over 300 brides. The joy from being able to bring your dream bridal beauty vision to life is second to none. I am so excited to be with you on this journey and I can’t wait to see the magic we create!
“My best self with some subtle, but naturally beautiful enhancements.”
“Carly and her small team were AMAZING! My bridal preview was great, she listened to everything I said and the final result was exactly what I wanted! The day of the wedding I felt so relaxed knowing I was going to look my best self with some subtle, but naturally beautiful enhancements! My bridal party looked stunning as well and at the end of the night all of our makeup still looked as if it had just been finished (without me using the loaded powder puff she gave me)! The bridal care kit she gave me was such a nice touch and the provided hair mask really helped me effortlessly brush out my hair! I cannot recommend her enough!!”
Bella Ashton
Through The Years
1994
I turn four years old and my grandmother invites me to join in on her beauty rituals.
2011
Graduate beauty school and head off to NC State University
2014
Graduate college and continue to do hair and makeup for fun
2018
I get married and decide to open up Carly Marie Artistry
2025
400+ brides later it has grown into the bridal beauty experience that I am so proud of.
You deserve to feel like a queen on your wedding day
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