About us

We make getting ready for your big day seamless, relaxing, and fun!

You’ll have enough happening on your big day. Let us help you make sure that “getting ready” is one less thing to worry about!
Sarah Murray Photography

Hello, we’re Updos For I Dos.

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. You will remember it forever.

That's why it's so important to choose expert hairstylists and makeup artists you trust to bring out the beauty of your smile. After all, that smile and those of your bridal party will be treasured memories for years to come.

Having been a part of so many bride's weddings since 2004, we know what it takes to make you look and feel your best on your big day.

“The couple was so happy with how everything came together and kept commenting about how wonderful the day was.”
Lissa
Wedding Planner
Photo credit
Megan Kelsey Photography

At Updos For I Dos, we get it!

Every bride deserves to feel beautiful on her wedding day. That’s why our team of artists is dedicated to making you feel confident to walk down the aisle.

Our mission is to make the process of finding and booking a hair and makeup artist seamless and fun so that you can focus on what's really important - your big day!

We're committed to providing the highest quality services, communication, and care to every bride that chooses us.

We would be honored to be part of your special day!

We're passionate about making you look and feel your best on your big day.

We don't like to brag, but we are proud of what our past brides have said and the awards won.
4.9/5
Rating from over 850 verified reviews
4,838
Total number of weddings completed
meet our team

We're here to help you every step of the way!

From checking availability to securing your date, from scheduling your trial to day-of timelines, our “behind the screens” managers ensure all your details are checked, confirmed, and communicated.
Emily Bohn
Team Lead

Meet Emily! You can find her enjoying her seasonal non-dairy, flavored creamer with a splash of coffee. She never leaves home without an Updos For I Dos lipgloss (current fave: "Marry Me"). Emily worked as a wedding coordinator for years in Atlanta before returning to Charleston and taking a hiatus from weddings to lead her family’s retail store. Now back in the wedding world, she knows how to plan for the details and lead with a positive attitude. Behind the scenes, you can find her working with brides and planners to make sure all the angles are covered.

Tara Cain
Director of Business Development

Meet Tara! Daily, you will find her holding a Monster Ultra for her afternoon pick-me-up! You would never catch her without her Hourglass Veil Retouching Fluid. After 22 years as an Executive Leader in the cosmetic industry, while doing weddings as a side gig for over two decades, her love of wedding day makeup won out, and she took the leap into the world of weddings full-time. She has both a love of and a track record for training & developing all levels of artistry talent. With a makeup artist's eye and a passion for ensuring an amazing guest experience, she knows how to help our artist team and bridal community during the busiest of seasons...all while being available to answer any and all questions and ensuring every one of your glam needs are met for your forever day.

Heather Bouadjemi
Operations

Meet Heather! You can find her in the Starbucks drive-thru ordering a vanilla sweet cream cold brew. She never leaves home without her IGK First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo. With almost 20 years in the bridal and beauty industry, Heather brings a compassionate and positive mindset to our team! Day to day, you can find her texting brides, organizing client folders, and consultation forms all while effortlessly keeping our team on track and organized.

Haley Hiss
Marketing

Meet Haley! You can find her ordering iced oat milk lavender latte’s at Southern Grounds in Atlantic Beach, FL! She never leaves home without her Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener! With over eight years in the bridal and beauty industry, Haley brings a bubbly attitude and commitment to creativity to our team. Behind the scenes, you can find her reel-searching on Instagram!

2024 Preminer Bride Finalist
As Featured on Style Me Pretty 2023
WeddingWire Couples Choice Award 2023
The Knot Best of Weddings 2023
WeddingWire Couples Choice Awards 2022
Real Wedding Freatured in Baltimore Bride
The Knot Best Of Weddings 2022
Freatured on Pretty Pear Bride
As Seen On Style Me Pretty
The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame
Featured on 100 Layer Cake
Bride & Groom Best of Weddings Washington DC
Washingtonian Weddings 2020 Best Wedding Vendor
Find Me On Aisle Society
2020 Bridal Beauty Pro
Baltimore Wedding Experience 10 Year Exhibitor
WeddingWire Couples Choice Award 2020
Showcased in Bridal Guide
The Knot Best of Weddings 2020
As seen on Fox 45 Baltimore
Featured on the Wedding Chick 2019 Ultimate Wedding Resource
Featured on Charm City Wed Be More Inspired
Washingtonian Weddings 2019 Best Wedding Vendor
As seen on Lowcountry Live Charleston Weddings
The Knot Best of Weddings 2019 Pick
Real Wedding featured in Delaware Bride
Capital Style Bridal Reader's Choice Award Winner 2018
What's Up Weddings
Pround partner of Miss America
As Seen On United With Love
Best of B&B Winner 2017 Bendor Voted
WeddingWire Rated 500 Rviews
Freatured on My Eastern Shore Weddings
Featured on Gardenia De Agosto 2016
Featured in Engaged! The Wedding Look Book
Shown in The East Coast Bride Endless Inspiration
Baltimore Bride Real Wedding Showcase
Included in Green Bride Guide
Featured in Inspired by This
JLM Couture Real Wedding
Published in Howard Co. Magazine
Showed in Bayside Bride
Featured on the New York Post
Featured in Baltimore Magazine
Featured on 100 Layer Cake
Featured o Philadelphia Style
Showcased in A Paper Proposal
The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame
Featured on Style Me Pretty
As Seen on WBALTV
Real Wedding Freatured in Baltimore Bride
Featured on CNN