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On WeddingWire since 2017
Last update: April 2024
Master Artist and Stylist Annika Rayman founded AnnimationsMkUp in 2014 to change the face of Bridal Beauty, literally! We live to provide professional, friendly service with outstanding results. No more awkward, silent wedding mornings with a stranger who does what they want to do instead of what makes you feel like you! Since then we've grown to a national team of 40+ with a 5 Star Rating on WeddingWire and several publications in bridal magazines.
The AnnimationsMkUp Standard blends both the beauty and business sides of a Bridal Beauty Wedding Vendor. Our aim is to not only have you looking and feeling your absolute most beautiful on your day, but also relaxed, pampered, and care-free, able to focus 100% on the magical moments of your wedding after having the most ideal morning.
The AnnimationsMkUp basic offering for each wedding is as follows:
Beauty - Each Party Member recieves
Professional Make Up Applications with luxe skin prep and lashes included, and Professional Hair Styling, on top of which for the Bride we attach (if needed) any hair accessories or veils ex., that you may have and also provide a Touch Up Kit to stay fresh throughtout the day.
Business - We work with you to prepare for your Big Day, making the process as easy and stress-free as possible
To book, we take the flat amount along with a signed contract, and the remainder is due the week before the wedding. Once received, we sign in kind and reply with a booking e-mail that contains a link to create your personal booking portal. This portal allows you to view all correspondence between us, access all files, and make payments. Everything is online, no need for downloads or digging through e-mails.
We follow-up with you by a planned schedule to complete our questionnaire, book and complete your trial, create a working document to collect the looks and needs of each of your bridal party members, create a thoroughly detailed morning timeline following the schedule of your other vendors, and finally the check-ins prior to the Day itself.
Services besides hair styling and makeup include, but are not limited to:
- Facial and skin treatments
- Tattoo coverage
- Stretchmark reduction
- Eyelash Extensions
- Hair extensions
- Facial lifting and firming treatments
Frequently asked questions
What beauty services do you offer?
Consultations
Facials
Group services
Hair
Makeup
Men's grooming
Multiple stylists
On-site service
Salon
Tanning
Trial service
Licensed
What makeup services do you offer?
Airbrush
Contour
False lashes
Brow/lash tinting
Tattoo coverage
What is the maximum group size you can accommodate?
25
What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?
$175
What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for brides?
$120
What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?
$190
What is the price of trial service for airbrush makeup for brides?
$120
What is the base price for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?
$120
What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?
$10
Does makeup price include false lashes?
Yes
Which of the following are included in prices?
Assistant fee
Consultant
Served in
Alberta and Ontario
Any other questions?
Reviews for AnnimationsMkUp Professional Make Up and Hair Styling
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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
110 reviews
98% recommend it
Thalia D. Sent on 16/10/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating
Wonderful.
Annika did a wonderful job for my bridal trial and wedding day. She was super easy to work with and offered suggestions and tips to make sure I looked my best. Honestly, I’m still surprised with how beautiful I looked on my wedding day. I wish that my extensions matched my curl pattern a bit better and that the shimmer used on the day of matched my skin tone but those were small hiccups. Overall, Annika did an amazing job. She made me and my MOH look beautiful.
Riley S. Sent on 06/10/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating
Beautiful and professional!
We had a great time working with Annimations and we all looked and felt beautiful for our wedding day! As two brides, we were initially drawn to Annimations from a friend's recommendation as an inclusive vendor. Annika put together the "Love Is Love" package which didn't penalize us with extra costs just because we were two brides wanting hair and makeup done. We had hair and makeup done for us two brides plus 6 bridesmaids and our mother's hair with 3 artists in 5 hours. Everything ran smoothly and we finished even a little bit early!
We did have a couple glitches with the online system for emailing back-and-forth and had some delayed responses leading up to the wedding. All in all it was not major and everything worked out perfectly!
We did have a couple glitches with the online system for emailing back-and-forth and had some delayed responses leading up to the wedding. All in all it was not major and everything worked out perfectly!
Kaysha R. Sent on 18/09/2024
1.4 out of 5 rating
Left Me Scrambling
I had a contract with AnnimationsMkUp almost a year before my Sept. 13th wedding - they had requested I fill out a specific document and use it as an example which I returned to them as promptly as possible (I had a death in the family, but this was months prior to my wedding). The owner, Annika, was understanding and once I submitted it I heard nothing. I followed up a few weeks later to book my trial and confirm she had received it.
She did, and let me know that for all of the bridesmaids and myself who do not know their "skin description/type" or have a dedicated skin care routine, they will need to sign a waiver indicating that AnnimationsMkUp will not be responsible for the lack of longevity of the makeup if it doesn't hold. I thought that was odd, and it wasn't mentioned anywhere in my contract, but I moved on and tried to collect more information for her.
She had then let me know that her artists were able to refuse service if they did not have enough information about skin type, etc. This worried me and I went through my entire contract and there was no clause about this, the only clause about refusal of service was for aggressive behavior, uncomfortable environment, etc. I asked her to call me at this point to go over the contract and clarify.
I mentioned many times to her that I do not have a dedicated skin care routine, I know nothing about makeup and don't wear it often and neither do my bridesmaids. After some back and forth, and (to me) implications that I was unclean, she decided she did not want to work with me. I was left high and dry with less than 2 months before my wedding.
Afterwards I got my deposit back and found many other companies willing to work with me, and more than happy with the details I originally provided to Annika. Annika has since tried to attack my character for speaking out about my experience, I really hope this is a one-off experience but wanted to share my almost year long experience.
She did, and let me know that for all of the bridesmaids and myself who do not know their "skin description/type" or have a dedicated skin care routine, they will need to sign a waiver indicating that AnnimationsMkUp will not be responsible for the lack of longevity of the makeup if it doesn't hold. I thought that was odd, and it wasn't mentioned anywhere in my contract, but I moved on and tried to collect more information for her.
She had then let me know that her artists were able to refuse service if they did not have enough information about skin type, etc. This worried me and I went through my entire contract and there was no clause about this, the only clause about refusal of service was for aggressive behavior, uncomfortable environment, etc. I asked her to call me at this point to go over the contract and clarify.
I mentioned many times to her that I do not have a dedicated skin care routine, I know nothing about makeup and don't wear it often and neither do my bridesmaids. After some back and forth, and (to me) implications that I was unclean, she decided she did not want to work with me. I was left high and dry with less than 2 months before my wedding.
Afterwards I got my deposit back and found many other companies willing to work with me, and more than happy with the details I originally provided to Annika. Annika has since tried to attack my character for speaking out about my experience, I really hope this is a one-off experience but wanted to share my almost year long experience.
Janvi P. Sent on 30/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing Experience
I had my hair and makeup done with Annika and Jay for 3 of my wedding events and it was the best experience ever! I've had a really bad experience with hair and makeup before so I was super nervous for my own wedding but Annika and Jay did a wonderful job! They listened to exactly what I wanted, what I liked, and what I disliked. They also gave very helpful suggestions and were super flexible when I had to change timings. Would totally recommend this team!!
Colleen H. Sent on 23/08/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating
Great experience!
I had a great experience working with Annika at Annimations and her team! The team was very professional and the pricing is very reasonable. I did have to send a few follow up emails to get my timeline from her, but Annika was very accommodating to changes to my timeline that I requested. She did an amazing job selecting the artists for me and my group! My main makeup artist was Rebecca and she did such a beautiful natural and soft glam and a gorgeous bun that lasted so well throughout the night. Kris did soft glam for the rest of the group and my bridesmaids were raving about how happy they were with their makeup. Overall I would definitely recommend Annimations!
Paola G. Sent on 23/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Highly recommend!
Annimations Makeup made me look and feel so beautiful. ❤️ I received SO many compliments about my hair & makeup. Annika made me feel very comfortable in both my preview and the day of the wedding, which is something that was very important to me. She was kind and professional and answered any questions I threw her way. Shout out to Nilou as well for my beautiful engagement shoot makeup! Suffice to say I left my husband wow’ed each time. The packages available are very fair in terms of pricing and what is offered. I really appreciated the flexibility there. Do not hesitate to reach out if you have an upcoming wedding or event!
Jo Sent on 20/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Got #Annimated On My Wedding Day!
I was so happy that I got #Annimated for my wedding in late October! Annika was very thorough with getting everyone’s hair and makeup inspo, so that she can create an optimal schedule to accommodate everyone's hair/makeup needs and time conflicts. The team was ready to go at our 5am start, Annika and her team made me and my bridal party feel so comfortable and have fun with the process of getting ready for the long day ahead. I got so many compliments on my makeup, and I looked and felt so beautiful on my wedding day! The makeup lasted all night long, and my hair was still intact and picture-ready during the reception. I recommend booking a bridal trial; Annika will take note of any feedback and will implement them on the wedding day! Thank you Annika, Annie, Richa and Kanwal for your talent and hard work!
Camille Sent on 05/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing team!
I am so glad I went with AnnimationsMkUp for my wedding! Not only are their prices more affordable, but Annika was super responsive and honest right from the beginning. She told me that I deserve vendors who respond to me right away and I took it to heart while planning my wedding.
Annika was also very organized and made sure to share my vision for hair and makeup with Rimpal for my trial. Rimpal was fantastic! Super sweet and personable at the trial, walked me through the process, and made me feel comfortable as someone not used to wearing a lot of makeup let alone falsies. On the day of the wedding, she even helped my bridal party get ready by sharing her tools and tips, and stayed longer to make sure my hair and makeup were alright. I also didn’t know that she drove by and took videos of my first look with my now husband!
I can’t tell you how much it means to have people (especially women of colour) on your side during such a big, exciting, and stressful time in your life. Annika set the foundation for amazing service and Rimpal went above and beyond! They were flexible and responsive which helped settle my nerves. I got so many compliments on my hair and makeup and felt beautiful the whole night.
Thank you so much for being a part of my special day! ❤️
Annika was also very organized and made sure to share my vision for hair and makeup with Rimpal for my trial. Rimpal was fantastic! Super sweet and personable at the trial, walked me through the process, and made me feel comfortable as someone not used to wearing a lot of makeup let alone falsies. On the day of the wedding, she even helped my bridal party get ready by sharing her tools and tips, and stayed longer to make sure my hair and makeup were alright. I also didn’t know that she drove by and took videos of my first look with my now husband!
I can’t tell you how much it means to have people (especially women of colour) on your side during such a big, exciting, and stressful time in your life. Annika set the foundation for amazing service and Rimpal went above and beyond! They were flexible and responsive which helped settle my nerves. I got so many compliments on my hair and makeup and felt beautiful the whole night.
Thank you so much for being a part of my special day! ❤️
Faith A. Sent on 26/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Great choice!
I was so fortunate to have Rimpal and Saima be part of my wedding day! I already knew how I felt about Rimpal from my trial; she was so incredibly warm, fun and exceptionally talented, and I knew she'd be the same on the big day. She made me feel so beautiful with her work, but also in how she spoke to me. Rimpal soothed any anxieties I had about the wedding set-up that was happening around us as she got me ready (she even offered to hang back a while longer to help!) and she devoted the same attention to the rest of my party. Saima, who I met the day of the wedding, was equally good at her work and making everyone (my mom in particular) feel great! Annika, who coordinated the services, had also been communicative and SO organized in the months leading up to the wedding. Planning a wedding was stressful, but working with Annimations was not!
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