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My inspiration was to look like the best version of myself—elevated, but still natural. I wanted a timeless look that would photograph beautifully and stand the test of time.
Femme Akoi Beauty Studio came highly recommended by Parties A’ La Carte, and I had worked with them before, so I knew I could trust their professionalism and artistry. Their team truly delivered—polished, dependable, and incredibly talented.
My wedding day beauty inspiration was Sofia Richie’s natural makeup—I wanted something that felt like ‘me.’ The art of makeup is about enhancing your natural beauty, not masking it.
Femme Akoi Beauty Studio was recommended to me, and after browsing their Instagram, I was immediately drawn to Ana Grace’s beautiful work. She was easy and fun to work with, took the time to understand my vision, and made sure every detail aligned with my wishes. The entire experience was seamless.
I love wearing makeup and having it and my hair done and knew I wanted glamourous makeup that would last tall day in the Florida heat in may.
I felt like Femme Akoi Beauty Studio would be able to do that and also do more natural looks for those looking for that. I also had a larger group of people, so it was nice that they gave me the option to add more artists. They did an absolutely great job! I feel like they just elevated everyone’s natural beauty and it lasted all day and night!
My beauty inspiration was ‘me but better,’ so essentially soft glam makeup that still felt and looked like me but enhanced!
Femme Akoi Beauty Studio was top-rated, and had great recommendations from Marry Me Tampa Bay, and when reviewing their work through Instagram I knew they could achieve the look I was thinking of. They were absolutely wonderful. Luci and Ana provided hair and makeup for me, my four bridesmaids, and my mom and mother-in-law. We had a blast and everyone felt incredible thanks to their work!
My wedding beauty inspiration was a blend of classic elegance and natural radiance. I wanted to enhance my features without appearing overdone, so I chose a soft, romantic look that beautifully highlighted my best features. Drawing from timeless bridal styles with a touch of modern flair, I aimed for a fresh and sophisticated aesthetic. From glowing skin and subtle contouring to soft, romantic updos and natural-looking makeup, my goal was to achieve a timeless bridal beauty look that made me feel confident and radiant on my special day.
I specifically chose Femme Akoi Beauty Studio for their exceptional team of skilled hair and makeup artists who could bring my inspirational photos to life while customizing the look to suit my hair type and facial features. Their service was outstanding! From the initial inquiry to the final result, they were incredibly accommodating and attentive. I especially appreciated their professionalism and flexibility, as I was their sole focus for both hair and makeup on the day. Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with Femme Akoi and highly recommend them to anyone seeking top-tier beauty professionals.
My hair and makeup inspiration was sort of an Old Hollywood look. I wanted to look elegant and glamorous. Femme Akoi Beauty Studio was recommended by a family member who had hired them for her wedding, and we were also happy with how helpful and thorough with their initial consultation.
We were very happy with Femme Akoi’s service. They were very communicative with us and requested feedback after our hair and makeup trials to perfectly execute what we wanted on the wedding day.
My wedding day beauty inspo was a natural feeling of Old Hollywood.
I worked with Femme Akoi Beauty Studio several times as a bridesmaid, so I knew I could trust them when it came time for my big day. My hair and makeup artist was Ana Grace, and I could not be more grateful for her. She made me feel so beautiful.
I’ve never been a big makeup person. I tend to wear very light makeup, so for my wedding day, I wanted to keep it simple. I wanted a natural, but also elegant look and Monica from Femme Akoi Beauty Studio and their team did just that! She was amazing to work with. They made sure everything was done perfectly and timely.
We wanted classic, simple, and natural for hair and makeup. Something that highlighted our natural features without making us look too different from our everyday selves.
Femme Akoi Beauty Studio was recommended to us by many people, and we knew they had a great rapport with the Tampa wedding industry. Their communication and planning process was very smooth, and I was able to have multiple trials until I loved my bridal hairdo. They were patient and understanding throughout. On the big day, they were prompt and excellent at staying on schedule. All of the bridal party was pleased with how their hair and makeup turned out. As the bride, I was blown away by my look and how lovely it came through in pictures!
My wedding day hair and makeup were inspired by the soft glam Hailey Bieber did on her wedding day.
I hired Ana Grace from Femme Akoi Beauty Studio, and I fell in love with her work. She did my trial perfectly, and then she matched it exactly how I wanted on my wedding day. She was also my hype woman that day and kept me calm while doing my makeup. I couldn’t recommend her enough.
I hired Femme Akoi Beauty Studioi for my bridal party hair and makeup because I wanted an all-inclusive company that could provide both hair and makeup services; I didn’t want to source different vendors for each. I thought they did a great job! My girls were all pleased with how they looked.
My inspiration for hair and makeup was to be classy, natural, and simple. I chose Femme Akoi Beauty Studio based on the good reviews and social media posts showcasing their work. The service was great, and I would highly recommend them!
I really wanted to look like myself on my wedding day, but just slightly more glammed. Given that we were in a beach town, I wanted a loose bun and dewey makeup, and that’s just what Monica of Femme Akoi Beauty Studio delivered! They all did an incredible job; my girls looked stunning!
I don’t usually wear a lot of makeup and wanted to make sure my wedding look resembled how I normally look. I went with a natural makeup look and the Hollywood waves.
I hired Femme Akoi Beauty Studio since they specialized in both of those and were a preferred vendor with Marry Me Tampa Bay.
I wanted a soft glam look, and Femme Akoi Beauty Studio was beyond fabulous. Ana and Cassidy were so knowledgeable and made everything a blast! They are true artists!
I went with a whimsical boho theme and wanted flowy, natural beach wave looks. I loved Femme Akois’s hair service. I used a friend for my makeup and Femme Akoi for hair and makeup services for my bridesmaids
I wanted a classic and natural look with a touch of glam.
Looking at Femme Akoi Beauty Studios‘ work, I saw many of their artists focus on accentuating natural beauty. I wanted to look like the best version of myself, and they did just that. They were accommodating to my entire wedding party, while some chose full glam, and the artists attended to that. Others wanting a subtle look got exactly what they needed as well. No one was unhappy with their hair or makeup, which made the day that much more easy.
I wanted to keep things simple and clean! I knew I didn’t want to wear a lot of makeup, so I kept it classic with the neutrals and light makeup. My hair was pulled back into a sleek low bun which is a look i love and still wear these days!
Hair and makeup inspiration was kind of classic Hollywood for hair and for makeup, I wanted something warm and glowy. We hired Femme Akoi because we had heard great things about them, and with eight bridesmaids, we needed a team big enough to help everything run smoothly. Femme Akoi did a great job! Grissel did my hair and makeup and was fantastic. All of the artists were really sweet, and the bridesmaids looked great!
My wedding day hair inspiration came from seeing other bridal looks on social media. I hired Femme Akoi Beauty Studio for various bridesmaids, mother of the groom, and many family members because I have worked with them before and know that they produce quality work.
I also loved that they traveled to the hotel, which was very convenient for our guests!