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Would you just look at this angelic human 🤩!? I had the pleasure of doing Jaela’s makeup as a bridesmaid and now as a bride herself 🥹! It was so fun spending the morning with her and her girls 💃🏻! It’s always so rewarding to work with some of the same faces for multiple occasions and getting a chance to catch up and celebrate the new exciting events in their lives 🎉! Jaela you couldn’t have been easier to work with 🙌🏼! Thank you for choosing me as your MUA and for writing me such a sweet review 🫶🏼! Congratulations to you and Jake 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Ashley Lyn Photography

I was in awe of so many parts of this brides wedding! First of all, Maggie herself is so naturally stunning and just the nicest sweetest person imaginable! She chose a brand new venue that was just absolutely gorgeous and had the most beautiful bridal suite to work in (something us hair and makeup artists appreciate so so much 🙏🏼). She also had a robe made out of her mother’s wedding dress that was to D I E for 😍😱! Maggie, it was such an honor to be a part of your special day! Thank you so much for choosing me as your MUA and for writing me such a kind review 🥹🫶🏼! Congratulations to you and Joe 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Kasey Hunt Photography

Sam and her girls were all so lovely to work with! It was such a fun morning helping these girls get ready for Sam’s wedding and seeing the love and adoration they all had for their girl! Sam thank you for choosing me as your MUA and for leaving me such a sweet review! Congratulations to you and Brent 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: J Darling Photo

Meggie and her group of girls were the type of wedding party we MUA’s all dream to work with 🤩! Everyone was so kind, easy to work with, and welcomed me like family. Each girl wanted a different look (some natural, some more than natural) and it made for such a fun creative day doing what I love 😍🙌🏼! I truly had the best experience working with each and every one of them and can only hope our paths cross again in the future! Meggie, you were a dream to work with 🙏🏼! Thank you so much for choosing me as your MUA and for leaving me such a thoughtful review! Congratulations to you and Devan 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Blooming Heart Photography

Milena and all of her girls came from out of state for her wedding in Michigan and oh my goodness, I just loved this group of girls so much 🫶🏼! Milena, I know first hand how it feels to plan a wedding from out of state and girl you killed it 🙌🏼! You were so amazing to work with and I feel so lucky to have been your MUA for your wedding day! Thank you again for choosing me as your MUA and for leaving me such a sweet review! Congratulations to you and Justin 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: MegsKathleen Photos

What an incredibly beautiful day it was for Megan’s wedding ☀️😍👌🏼! She had the most perfect weather and everything went seamlessly when getting her and her girls ready for their walk down the aisle 💃🏻! Megan you were a dream to work with and made such a stunning bride 🤩👰🏼‍♀️✨! Thank you so much for choosing me as your MUA and for leaving me such a kind review 🙏🏼! Congratulations to you and Brett 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Ryon E Photo

Ahhhh 😱 I am unwell! These photos of Morgan are absolutely S T U N N I N G 😍💗🔥!! Such a fun wedding to work and all these girls were incredible to work with 🙌🏼. Morgan, you looked like a princess on your wedding day 👑! Thank you so much for choosing me as your MUA and for leaving me such a thoughtful review!! Congratulations to you and Zach 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Danielle Wilson Photography

Another bride that I had the absolute pleasure of working with first as a bridesmaid and then as a bride 🥹💗! She’s so unbelievably stunning both inside and out! The queen 👑 of the “no makeup” makeup look 👌🏼! Genevieve, I just adored you and consider it the highest honor to be called your personality twin 🤣🙌🏼🏆! Thank you so much for choosing me as your MUA for your big day and for leaving me such a kind review 🙏🏼! Congratulations to you and Keagan 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Olivia Anderson Photography

There’s no better compliment than when a bride takes the time out of her day to write me a sincere review about her experience working with me 🥹💗! For every bride who leaves me a review, it means more than you know 🙏🏼 thank you!

As much as I love a classic soft glam wedding look, I always get so excited when a bride wants to go a little extra with her makeup for her big day 🤩! This bride had a jewel toned themed wedding and decided on a vampy lip 💄 paired with a sultry eye and I was living for it 😍🙌🏼! Amanda, you were a vision on your wedding day ❤️! Thank you so much for choosing me as your makeup artist and for the super sweet review 🥹🫶🏼! Congratulations to you and Kevin 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Life on Earth Productions

Such a beautiful day for this brides wedding and I just loved the themed colors she chose for her palette! Everything complimented eachother so well and turned out beautiful in photos! Maya you were a gorgeous bride and so easy to work with! Thank you for choosing me as your MUA and congratulations to you and John 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Blooming Heart Photography

I’ve said it so many times before and I’ll keep on saying it! God has truly blessed me with the absolute best brides 🙏🏼❤️! Laura was incredible to work with and such a sweetheart! She came in with a soft glam vision and she wore it well honayyy 🫰🏻🔥! Laura, it was such a pleasure to work with you from start to finish! Thank you for choosing me as your MUA and for leaving me such a thoughtful review 🥹🙏🏼!! Congratulations to you and Josh 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Lauren Wood Photography

Ever met a real life Barbie!? I have 🙋🏻‍♀️! Alissa is not only drop dead gorgeous, but she’s literally the nicest, sweetest soul you’ll ever meet and is a total boss babe owning her own Skin and Body Studio as well 💗! She is also an MUA herself, so for her to choose me as her MUA for her wedding day was the greatest compliment 🥰!! I was so excited when she told me she wanted smokey/shimmery eyes 🤩 because brides like that are few and far between! She absolutely K I L L E D it 🔥🙌🏼! Her bridal party was amazing and I had the chance to work with some new faces doing hair that were also just the kindest and so fun to work with! Alissa, thank you so much for choosing me as your MUA and for leaving me such a kind review 😭🫶🏼!! Congratulations to you and Austin 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Andi With An Eye Photography

Loved everything about this brides wedding! She absolutely nailed 👏🏼 every 👏🏼 detail 👏🏼! Our getting ready location was at her parents house who had the most BEAUTIFUL view of Lake Michigan I’d ever seen in a home 🌊😍🙌🏼! The bride couldn’t have been more easy going, her family couldn’t have been more hospitable, her bridesmaids couldn’t have been sweeter, and it was such a fun morning getting ready with these girls 💃🏻! Rebecca, thank you so much for choosing me as your MUA and for leaving me such a kind review 😭!! Congratulations to you and Ashton 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: JWhitehornMedia

Such an incredibly kind review from one of my favorite brides 🥹💗!! Thank you again for trusting me to glam you and your girls on your wedding day, Brooke 🫶🏼! It was truly an honor to enhance the beauty of that gorgeous face of yours 💋🙏🏼!

I had the pleasure of doing this Bride’s makeup as a bridesmaid for her sister’s wedding and she told me right then and there that she would be booking me once she was engaged! When that day came, she did not disappoint me 😄. I got the call ☎️💃🏻! Alexis, you made one heck of a beautiful bride 😍🙌🏼 and I’m so happy I had another chance to glam that gorgeous face of yours! I’m absolutely swooning over your wedding photos 🤩 you look STUNNING!! Thank you for choosing me as your MUA and for leaving me such a sweet review 🥹!! Congratulations to you and Jarod 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Rachel B. Photography

📣With a New Year and so many new faces, I think it’s time for a little ✨Re-Introduction!!✨

Hiii 👋🏼! I’m Leanne the owner of LJ Artistry 😄💄! I started LJ Artistry 12 years ago after working many years in retail cosmetics and have been loving every second of it 🙌🏼! I’ve always been so passionate about cosmetics and the way makeup can change the way a woman feels about herself and the self confidence it brings out 🤩💪🏼!

I believe beauty is far more than the way we look, but more about how we treat other people and the way we feel about ourselves 🫶🏼! I think being able to make someone feel beautiful inside out is the most rewarding feeling in the world 🥰!

✨10 fun facts about me✨

🤍I have been married to the most wonderful man in the world for 11 years ❤️ and we have 2 amazing kiddos together 👧🏻👦🏻!

🤍If you don’t already follow me on Instagram, my handle is . For those wondering, the “818” is our wedding anniversary 💍(August 18th) and is also used in my business email 💕.

🤍I have an online shopping addiction 🛍️ and don’t plan on taking the road to recovery anytime soon 😆💃🏻.

🤍I have a love affair with Sushi 🤤🍣 and prefer an iced beverage 🧊 no matter what the temperature is outside!

🤍I recently learned how to play 🎲 craps 🎲 and have the best time playing 🤑.

🤍My love for Starbucks ⭐️🧜‍♀️ and Hobby Lobby runs deep! I have the hardest time leaving that store, or passing by a Starbucks without grabbing my go to drink 😍😋!

🤍I love to be outdoors and go swimming 👙, glamping 🏕️, or ride the quads with my family!

🤍Watching my kids play sports is my happy place! I find so much joy in it 🫶🏼! 🏈⚽️🥋🤸🏻‍♀️🤼‍♂️

🤍I’m so grateful for this life the Lord has given me and I want nothing more than to glorify him in all that I do ✝️🙏🏼.

🤍I’ve been so fortunate to meet so many amazing women doing what I do and have been blessed with creating wonderful friendships with them as well 💃🏻!

🎉Thank you for being here and for supporting me 😭! I could never say enough “thank you’s” for all the love and referrals I receive from my brides/clients! You all truly mean the world to me 💋💗!!

That’s a wrap on 2023 👏🏼🎉! I’ve had one of the best years with truly some of the best brides I could ask for 🥹! Every year I feel blessed beyond measure for all the wonderful brides God has placed in my life and I pray his faithfulness continues in to 2024 🙏🏼! This year has been another one for the books! I made some new friends, new friendors, was able to travel more, and continued to improve and build my business 💃🏻! I’m looking back at 2023 with a grateful heart 💗 and looking forward to 2024 being the best year yet for LJ Artistry 💄🙌🏼📣!!

Wishing you and your loved ones an abundance of good health, year round blessings, success, happiness and joy through out the coming year! Happy New Year 🥳🪩🎉 Cheers to 2024 🥂!!

*a collage of some of my amazing brides/clients of 2023

I had such an amazing time with this bride and her bridal party! Every girl who sat in my chair made me feel like I was just one of the girls and treated me like a friend 🥹💗. One of my favorite things about doing what I do, is I get a chance to be a part of the FUN part of the wedding morning! Everyone lets loose, has some champagne/mimosas, and just celebrates the bride with such love and adoration 😍🥳💃🏻! It’s always a great time and celebrating Janelle was one of my favorite things ever! Janelle, you’re a gem 💎! Thank you for choosing me as your MUA and for leaving me such a thoughtful review!! Congratulations to you and Jake 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Justin and Haylee Photography

My connection with this bride was so immediate 😭! She is so kind and so personable and just the sweetest girl to be around 🫶🏼! I absolutely adored her! Our first meeting took place during a crazy incident at the Johnson household and she handled it with grace 🤣! That’s when I knew she was my people 💗! Jillian, I’m so thankful our paths crossed when they did and that we were able to work together on your wedding day 💍! You were a joy to work with from start to finish and I’m so glad we’ve become friends through this! Thank you for choosing me as your MUA and for leaving me such a sweet review! Congratulations to you and Eric 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Mikayla Jean Co. & Kelsey Pasma

A few photos from a styled shoot I did the makeup for a few weeks ago ❤️

Planning and coordinating:
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I had such a great time with this bride and her bridesmaids! What a beautiful soul she has and a heart of gold too💛! And check out her sweet little dog Griffey 😍🐾! Seriously how do I get so incredibly lucky meeting all of these wonderful brides of mine 🥹💗? Becca, I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and am so grateful to have been chosen as your MUA! Congratulations to you and Paul 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Destiny Nichole Photography

I had the pleasure of working with Kait as a bridesmaid and then again as a bride 🥹💗! She was married on the most beautiful beach on such a gorgeous day 😍☀️🌊. Kait I feel so lucky to have been able to work with you twice and I’m hoping there will be a third time in the future 🤞🏼!! Thank you for choosing me as your MUA for your wedding day and congratulations to you and Austin 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Avery Phillips Photography

Such a B E A U T Y 😍!!! Karinda looked like a fairytale princess on her wedding day and I’m so in awe of her wedding photos! She’s the girl next door and has a heart of gold 💛! Karinda, I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of your special day 🥹! Thank you so much for trusting me to glam you and your girls on your wedding day 💄! Congratulations to you and Tyler 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: HZ Photos

This bride had one of the friendliest wedding parties I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with! She also styled herself from head to toe flawlessly 😍🙌🏼🔥! Rachel, you were an absolute stunner on your big day! Thank you so much for choosing me as your makeup artist for your wedding day 🤗🫶🏼! Congratulations to you and Zach 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Joy Rhine Photography

I always feel so honored when a photographer that I’ve worked with on other weddings chooses ME as their makeup artist for THEIR wedding day 🥹🙏🏼! Megan is one of those photographers! Not only is she insanely talented at what she does, she is the sweetest soul to work with from all spectrums! Megan, I just adored you and all of your girls 🫶🏼! You were all so amazing to work with and I feel so blessed to have been a part of your special day! Thank you so much for choosing LJ Artistry for your wedding day and congratulations to you and Nick 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Ryon E. Photo
Edited by: Megan Kathleen Photos

I just love a good love story that starts as high school sweethearts 🥹❤️! Danielle and Stephen started dating when they were just 15 and 17 years old! Their love is so evident and every person I spoke with on the morning of their wedding agreed that they were a match made in Heaven and totally made for each other! Danielle, you were simply stunning on your wedding day! That dress was one of my top fav’s for sure 😍! Thank you so much for choosing me as your makeup artist for your big day and congratulations to you and Stephen 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Kassidy Rhodes Photography

Emma’s wedding was so elegant and grand 🤍✨!! She got married at the Amway Grand Plaza and oh my word, it was a vibe!! Her venue, the dress, the flowers, the makeup 😉💋 all of it 👏🏼 just 👏🏼 worked 👏🏼! Emma, you were a vision 🥹! Thank you so much for choosing me as your MUA 💄 for your wedding day and congratulations to you and Alex 🥳💗🥂!!

✨Can we also stop and take a minute to admire the last photo of her with her grandfather 🥹 I’m not crying, you’re crying 😭!!

📸: TruVision Studios

Loved this bride’s energy and how kind hearted she is 💕! Such a beautiful girl and she’s just as pretty on the inside 🫶🏼! How do I get so lucky with these brides of mine 😭!? Aubrey, working with you was so easy and I loved every second of it! I hope our paths cross again in the future 😄! Thank you so much for choosing LJ Artistry for your big day and congratulations to you and Ryan 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Cynthia Mae Photography

I had such a fun time getting to know this bride 😄! We had so much in common and I learned so much from her 🫶🏼! Emily it was a pleasure to work with you and I’m so glad to have met you during your journey to the altar 👰🏻‍♀️! Thank you for choosing LJ Artistry for your big day 🥹💄 and congratulations to you and Matt 🥳💗🥂!!

📸: Kari Douma Photography