Profession: Owner, Lead Bridal Makeup Artist, Danielle Paquin Beauty Co. 

I am the Lead Makeup Artist for the business, working my weddings, as well as managing all the other makeup artists on the team and bridal correspondence for their weddings with our brides. I specialize in creating seamless wedding days with prompt communication, information leading up to wedding day, timelines for wedding day, communication with vendors, aligning the right artists based on the needs and preferences of my brides, all the behind the scene elements that facilitates a thoughtful, smooth and seamless wedding morning for my team and our brides. 

Specialization: Soft glam and natural makeup that feels great on the skin, photographs beautifully, and lasts all day and all night long. 

Years in the business: 9 years 

Favorite place you’ve traveled for a wedding: I am mostly in the Metro Detroit area. I am able to travel 75 miles from Grosse pointe park which is my home base! 

If I wasn’t a makeup artist, I would be: An interior designer, artist, event planner, something creative always has my heart. I am a previous business manager with luxury customer service background so I can attribute my organization and professionalism with managing my weddings and brides to that. Business and customer service is a part of my DNA.   

Favorite part of the wedding morning: I’m there for the bride. I am her sense of calm, her hype girl, her problem solver, her time manager, her expert in wedding mornings-making sure she’s having the best morning possible. I love the transition for my brides and feeling their excitement build as the morning goes on. I’m all about team Bride!! Seeing her get into her gown and the feeling of “ok, this is real now” gets me every time :) I love the sentimental moments with her group, family, friends, mom, reveal with dad or brother or someone close to her. These moments are really special and forever memories for them. I love being able to witness these for my brides who I end up being fully invested in by the end of the wedding planning process. 

Starbucks order: 
Skinny vanilla latte 

Must-have product in my kit right now: 
Eyeshadow cream sticks by Bobbi Brown, Ardell 420 or 421 lashes, liquid highlighter glow by Chanel or Dior, Bobbi Brown vitamin enriched face base for priming moisturizer. Milk grip primer and setting spray

Favorite lip combo: Colourpop BFF2 and Charlotte Tilbury Pillowtalk Fair are a great duo, plus Fenty fussy gloss over top 

Minimum Price:  $1050: for bride, plus 3 others 

A client moment I’m especially proud of: 

“Danielle is THE BEST! Not only is she so talented, but she is so kind and patient. A true gal's gal. She is exactly what you need the morning of your wedding- the most important day of your life! I first met Danielle and her crew at my friend's wedding as a bridesmaid. I instantly knew I needed her for my wedding day! As soon as I got engaged, she was one of the first vendors I booked!! My mom and I did our makeup trial and immediately felt at ease and trusted Danielle's natural approach. We still talk about how genuinely nice she was not only at our trial but the morning of our wedding too! I had 10 gals getting their makeup done and Danielle provided a detailed time line to ensure we stayed on time! I had more than enough time for getting into my dress and photos before our ceremony. My makeup lasted ALL day, even with some tears. I cannot thank Danielle enough for making me feel so special and confident on my wedding day! I will use Danielle for every possible event in the future. And so will my gals! Thank you so much Danielle!”