Sara Duffy Make-up Artist
Galway
Hi there!
My name is Sara and I am a freelance makeup artist specialising in bridal and special occasion makeup as well as spray tanning. I also run a team of makeup artists, so if you have a large bridal party or are looking for makeup for wedding guests, then we can definitely help you. If I'm not available for your wedding, then there will usually be someone in the team that is available for your chosen date.
I love working closely with brides from the start to get to know their personalities, make-up preferences and style as well as taking into account the themes and colours of the wedding. During a bridal trial I will create a tailored, flawless look to enhance your natural beauty. By only using quality make up products including Makeup by Mario, POCO Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury, NARS, MAC, Fenty and Nabla to name a few, I will ensure you look your best and that your makeup will last long into the night!
Based in Galway, both myself and the team travel throughout the West of Ireland for weddings. If you are looking for a make-up artist, I'd love to hear from you to discuss your makeup requirements.
Sara.x
Reviews of Sara Duffy Make-up Artist
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Maeve Hickey
5.0
Married on 24th Aug 2024
Annika
5.0
Married on 7th Sep 2023
Sara is incredible at what she does. She did the bridal party make up and bridal tan for our wedding this year and I couldn't have been happier with the results. She created the beautiful looks perfectly and her advice around tan shades was on point. She is extremely knowledgable in what she does and how to create the look I wanted, which put me at ease. The atmosphere was calm and relaxed on the morning and there was no stress. We had the hottest day of the year for our wedding and the make up lasted perfectly into the early hours of the morning. I highly recommend Sara for make up and tan for your wedding. x
Added 30th Oct 2023
Caitr?ona
5.0
Married on 25th May 2023
Sara was absolutely fabulous. She is extremely talented and did a wonderful job. I was thrilled with how my makeup was. So were the other 5. The makeup lasted all day without needing touch ups. Sara was friendly and kept the chat going the whole morning with laughs throughout. It was a very relaxed morning enjoyed by all. I'd recommend Sara to everyone.
Added 14th Jun 2023
Niamh Ryan
5.0
Married on 28th Apr 2023
Sara is fabulous, highly recommend. Myself, 2 bridesmaids, my mother and aunt all had makeup by Sara and everyone was delighted with it. Amazed by how well it stayed on too! I wanted a very subtle look as I don't usually wear alot of makeup and I was very happy my makeup, exactly what I wanted. Thanks Sara!
Response from Sara Duffy Make-up Artist
Niamh, thanks so much for your kind words, really appreciate it. Glad you were happy. It was a lovely morning with you and your family. Hope you had the best day! Thanks again. x
Added 14th May 2023
Barbara welby
5.0
Married on 23rd Sep 2022
Sara did our our spray tan and our makeup along with Kay from her team for our wedding in September. I would highly recommend Sara Duffy makeup she did a lovely job, everyone was happy on how there make up and tan came out. She was friendly, professional and easy to deal with. Thank you Sara and your team.
Response from Sara Duffy Make-up Artist
Hi Barbara, thanks so much for your lovely words. I hope you had an absolute ball. x
Added 18th Oct 2022
Laura Donnellan
5.0
Married on 22nd Feb 2020
Sara Duffy is such a wonderful, professional and talented makeup artist. She really listens to what you want and gives great suggestions too. She did my makeup and some of my bridesmaids' makeup and we were all so happy with it. Kay, who is on Sara's team, did my mum's makeup and my other bridesmaids' makeup and she was fantastic too! We all got so many compliments. It's lovely to have a makeup artist who can have a chat while applying makeup too - multi-talented! Sara is not only a lovely makeup artist but a lovely person too. Thank you Sara!
Response from Sara Duffy Make-up Artist
Thanks so much for the review Laura. Kay and I had a lovely morning with you and the girls. Thanks so much for having us with you on your special day. I absolutely love the shots, they are gorgeous, you looked stunning! Hope you are are all keeping well and safe. xx
Added 24th Apr 2020
Rebecca
5.0
Married on 14th Sep 2019
Sara did wedding makeup for myself, my 2 bridesmaids and both mothers for my wedding on September 14th 2019 in Claregalway. Each of us were delighted with the makeup and it lasted so well all day and night. Along with us all being absolutely delighted with how we looked, Sara was extremely professional, calm and fun on the morning which helped keep everything nice and relaxed. It you are lucky enough to get Sara for your wedding you won't be disappointed in any way!!
Rebecca x
Rebecca x
Response from Sara Duffy Make-up Artist
Ah Rebecca, that's so lovely, thanks a million honey. Gorgeous morning with all of you ladies. Glad you were happy with the makeup. Can't wait to see your professional photos. xxx
Added 16th Nov 2019
Heather
5.0
Married on 9th Aug 2019
Sara is a just a gem. A truely lovely individual. She has such any easy going personality she was able to get on with everyone. A friend recommended Sara, and I went for a trial and then also again as a treat for my birthday, we talked out what my dress looked like and what kind of makeup I was thinking of. From the first trial a year before the wedding my make up didnt change, Sara is absolutly brilliant at what she does. My mother has never gotten her make up done before and was a bit nervous, she wasnt even sure if she wanted to get her make up done. I said for her to decide when she meets Sara in the morning. Sara put her right at ease, my mother was able to show Sara what she thought would be nice on her and with her outfit for the day and Sara talked with her on it and did not rush her. In the end mom left feeling a million dollars and was absolutly delighted. Sara did everyones makeup so beautifully we were all very thrilled.
Response from Sara Duffy Make-up Artist
Ah Heather, that's such a lovely review. So glad you're mum was happy with the makeup. Really lovely morning with you ladies. xx
Added 21st Nov 2019
Maeve
5.0
Married on 27th Apr 2019
Sara was unreal, would highly recommend! She was very calm, friendly and professional on the day and was also very flexible, we had some last minute changes on the day due to orange warning weather and it was no bother to her. My mum and bridesmaids were really happy too and our make up lasted all day and turned out great in the pics too. Thanks a million Sara!
Response from Sara Duffy Make-up Artist
Maeve, thanks a million honey. What a morning hey???? Nothing like a storm to mix things up ;-) Photos are fab thanks. xx
Added 19th Jul 2019
Siobhan
5.0
Married on 30th Dec 2018
Sara was excellent! From the first day of the trial she listened to exactly what we all wanted and had this chilled vibe that instantly put us at ease! On the wedding morning she arrived in plenty of time and got started on the make up. All 6 of us were delighted with our makeup she would regularly check in to see if we were happy with what she was doing. The makeup lasted well into the early hours of the next morning! I could not fault Sara at all! Thank you so much X
Response from Sara Duffy Make-up Artist
Siobhan, thanks so much, really appreciate your lovely words. Thoroughly enjoyed the morning with you girls. Thanks for the photos honey. xxx
Added 7th Jul 2019
Sarah Trowell
5.0
Married on 12th Oct 2018
Sara was the most amazing make up artist from start to finish. From the moment I reached out to her she was such a professional and so helpful, especially as i was planning my wedding from overseas. She completely transformed my bridesmaids, mom and I and made us all feel so relaxed and comfortable. We all got so many compliments all day long.
Thanks again Sara.
Thanks again Sara.
Response from Sara Duffy Make-up Artist
Thanks so much Sarah, really appreciate your kind words, means a lot. Hope you had an amazing day and don't forget to send me on some pics once you get them back from Paul.
Added 2nd Nov 2018
Naoise Leinster
5.0
Married on 6th Jul 2018
Sara did an incredible job. The wedding make-up was absolutely stunning. She went above and beyond for all of my family and bridesmaids. We all loved our make-up, it was classy and elegant and lasted all day. I would highly recommend Sara to anyone getting married in the West.
Response from Sara Duffy Make-up Artist
Thanks a million for your kind words Naoise, really appreciate it. Absolutely love your photos, thanks so much for sending them onto me. xx
Added 3rd Nov 2018
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On the morning of the wedding, Sara and her talented colleague, Lauren, worked their magic on me and my eight bridesmaids. They created such a fun, calm, and relaxed atmosphere, which was exactly what we needed on a day that can sometimes feel overwhelming. Sara has an incredible eye for detail, and she truly made me feel like the best version of myself. The makeup was flawless and lasted all day.
If you're a bride-to-be looking for a makeup artist who is not only professional but also warm, fun, and calming, look no further than Sara Duffy. She and Lauren were both phenomenal, and I couldn't have asked for a better team to be part of my special day. Thank you, Sara, for making me feel so beautiful and for helping to make the morning of my wedding such a joy!
Highly recommend to all brides!