MODERN TRAVELING MAKEUP ARTIST

FOR THE MODERN BRIDE AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

HI LOVE,

Welcome to Meraki Brides by Kristen Grabowski. So glad you could stop by and take a peek at our website.

Meraki Brides is a women-owned business that is dedicated to making you feel your absolute best about yourself. Whether that is on your wedding day, in your best friend’s wedding, for your family photos, engagement session, or a day on set modeling.

You are always our number one priority from the moment you book.

FOR THE MODERN BRIDE & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

FOR THE MODERN BRIDE & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

MERAKI BRIDES WAS STARTED IN 2017 BY ITS FOUNDER KRISTEN

Kristen wanted to create a team of women based hairstylists and makeup artists who enjoy making other women feel welcomed, beautiful and important. Her main goal with her girls and with all of our clients is to be empowered.

Kristen is the owner of Meraki Studio and has been in the industry since 2007. Kristen wanted to become a part of this industry because of how she always left the salon feeling; empowered, beautiful and happy. She is married to an amazing, understanding and very patient man, Matthew. They welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Sutton in May of 2023. They also have 3 fur babies who were their first children.

OUR SPECIALTY

Meraki Brides by Kristen Grabowski is a makeup artist who is always seeking education to stay on top of the trends! She has trained with some of the best MUA’s of STL; Holly, owner of Till Death We Do Art and Noelle from Artist Edit in traditional makeup application. Kristen has also traveled most recently to Chicago and Nashville to train with other bridal makeup artists.

Meraki Brides was featured in STL Weddings Magazine for a styled shoot hosted by AO Weddings at Le Chateau. Also featured in Voyage STL, for hidden gems of St. Louis, MO.

  • Their hair and makeup artists were so sweet, professional, and talented.

    KATIE O

  • They absolutely nailed my wedding day hair and makeup and were so great throughout the planning process!

    KRISTIN W

  • My makeup and hair lasted all day and night. I can't wait to get all our photos back from the photographer!!

    SARA J

  • They truly go above and beyond to make sure YOU the bride are happy at ALL times.

    TYLER P