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Experience Flawless Bridal Beauty on Your Special Day

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. Every detail matters—including your hair and makeup. Genn Shaughnessy, master stylist and makeup artist with 20+ years of experience in weddings, HDTV, film, and commercial productions, specializes in luxury bridal beauty in Upstate New York. She delivers personalized, stress-free styling that ensures you and your bridal party look radiant from the first photo to the last dance.

Expert Bridal Hair & Makeup Services

Genn creates timeless and modern looks tailored to your wedding style, dress, and venue. Services include:

Bridal Hair Styling: Updos, waves, braids, extensions, and custom styles.
Bridal Makeup: Long-lasting, camera-ready looks designed to enhance your natural beauty.
Bridal Party Styling: Hair and makeup coordination for bridesmaids, mothers of the bride, and VIP guests.
Day-of Touch-Ups: Ensuring your hair and makeup remain flawless from ceremony to reception.

On-Location & Studio Appointments

Whether your wedding is at a grand Upstate NY estate, a rustic barn, or a chic city venue, Genn provides professional on-location bridal services. Studio appointments are available for consultations and trial sessions to perfect your look before your big day.

Personalized Bridal Consultations

Every bride’s vision is unique. Your experience begins with a one-on-one consultation to understand your preferences, skin tone, wedding theme, and style goals. Genn works closely with you to create a cohesive, elegant look that complements your dress, venue, and photography needs.

Why Brides Choose Genn Shaughnessy

Master-Level Expertise: Over 20 years of professional experience in weddings, film, HDTV, and commercial styling.
Luxury, Personalized Service: Comfort, confidence, and attention to detail are at the heart of every appointment.
Flawless, Camera-Ready Results: Perfect for photography, HD video, and social media sharing.
Stress-Free Experience: Genn ensures every strand, lash, and detail is handled so you can focus on enjoying your day.

Bridal Packages & Pricing

Genn offers fully customizable bridal packages to suit every wedding, including hair and makeup services for:

Brides
Bridal parties
Mothers and VIP guests
Trial sessions and pre-wedding consultations

Pricing is transparent and designed to reflect the luxury, high-touch experience brides deserve. Contact Genn for a full package overview or start by previewing the bridal service menu HERE.

Portfolio & Real Weddings

See Genn’s work on past weddings, including elegant updos, modern bridal waves, intricate braids, and flawless makeup looks. Every client receives a tailored experience to ensure their wedding day beauty is unforgettable.

Book Your Luxury Bridal Consultation

Your dream wedding look is just a call or click away. Contact Genn Shaughnessy at The Backstage Stylist to schedule your bridal consultation or book online and reserve your wedding date today.

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A woman with dark hair styled in an updo is applying lipstick.

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Side-by-side photos of a smiling bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers, outdoors on a stone pathway with greenery in background.

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A couple dancing at a formal event, with the man wearing a tuxedo and the woman wearing a white strapless dress and a fascinator hat. The background features geometric wall patterns and the photo includes a watermark of Nikki Rossi Photography.

A bride in a white wedding dress surrounded by nine bridesmaids in matching pink strapless gowns holding white bouquets, in a decorated room with floral curtains.

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A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers stands on a bridge outdoors, smiling at the camera.

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A wedding party outdoors in front of a house, including a bride and groom, bridesmaids in burgundy dresses, groomsmen in tuxedos, and a young girl in a white dress.

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A smiling bride and groom standing outdoors near a river, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers and wearing a veil, and the groom in a gray suit with a bowtie.

A smiling bride in a white lace wedding dress with off-the-shoulder sleeves, wearing a pearl necklace and a sheer veil with floral embroidery, standing outdoors with trees and sunlight behind her.

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A couple dancing closely together, a man in a tuxedo and a woman in a dress. They are looking into each other's eyes and appear to be happy. The image is in black and white with a patterned background. The photo has a watermark of the photographer's

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A young woman with long black hair and makeup wearing a black lace top with pearl embellishments and jewelry, standing in front of a large pink flowering tree.