Beauty by Ann Krause
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Cuts, Blowouts, Keratin Treatments, in the Gold Coast Neighborhood as well as Weddings on location. Hello Lovelies!
I'm Ann, a Hairstylist at Delle Amiche Salon in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago.The way that I work is with a passion for creating the look that will best suit each of my guests, taking into consideration hair texture, thickness, face shape, fashion sense and lifestyle. It is rewarding for me when my guests are able to use the tips and tricks that I share to have great hair days everyday! I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your best hairstyle yet!
09/29/2026
There’s something really special about looking back at the year so far and realizing just how many incredible brides we’ve had the privilege of working with. 🤍
We’re more than halfway through our busiest season, and this year has already been filled with so many amazing wedding mornings, beautiful people, and moments we’ll genuinely remember.
And one thing continues to stand out:
Brides are looking for more than just beautiful hair + makeup.
They want a team that knows how to keep the morning calm, organized, elevated, and genuinely enjoyable — from the moment we arrive to the final touch-up.
After hundreds of wedding mornings, we know how to create an experience that feels effortless while still delivering polished, timeless beauty that lasts all day long. ✨
To every bride who has trusted us with such an important part of her wedding day this year: thank you.
We truly don’t take it lightly. 🤍
And to the incredible planners, photographers, venues, vendors, and teams who continue to welcome us into their wedding days — thank you for your support.
There’s still plenty of the 2026 season ahead, and we’re soaking up every bit of it.
If you’re planning a 2027 wedding, this is a beautiful time to get ahead of the rush.
Your date may feel far away, but securing your beauty team now means one less thing to think about as the rest of your wedding plans come together.
Ready to make your date official? Inquire through the link in our bio.
Photos by Cassie Anna
Bridal beauty that honors who you already are.
Beauty by Ann Krause is a Chicago makeup artist and hair stylist team specializing in wedding day beauty, from natural and effortless to elevated soft glam, for brides throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
09/25/2026
It’s all about that moment when you step into your dress with your hair and makeup complete...
The room gets a little quieter.
You catch your reflection for the first time.
Your bridesmaids stop what they’re doing.
And suddenly, it all feels real.
Not because your hair is perfectly curled or your makeup is flawless, but because you finally see yourself as a bride.
That’s the moment we work toward.
The moment where the planning, the decisions, and the anticipation fade into the background, and you’re able to simply take it all in.
It’s why we care so deeply about every detail leading up to your wedding morning. Because when your timeline is thoughtful, your beauty is personalized, and you’re surrounded by a team that genuinely cares, you’re free to be fully present.
And that’s a feeling you’ll remember long after the last photo is taken. 🤍
Planning your 2027 wedding? If you’re dreaming of a wedding morning where you can slow down, soak it all in, and truly enjoy the moment, you’re exactly who we love working with.
Inquire via link in bio.
Photos by Chicago Wedding Photographers
Energy is everything.
And it’s something we actually ask about before we ever arrive on your wedding day.
When you fill out our contact form, we’re not just collecting your wedding date, venue, and number of services.
We’re also learning about you.
What kind of energy do you want around you that morning?
Maybe you want your getting-ready room to feel like the best girls’ night ever — music on, everyone laughing, your beauty team bringing the bubbly, party-ready energy.
Or maybe you’re someone who wants the morning to feel peaceful, grounded, and intentional. You want your beauty team to walk in, know exactly what they’re doing, and bring a steady presence to the room.
Maybe you’re somewhere in between.
There’s no right answer.
Because our job isn’t to walk into every wedding with the same energy.
It’s to understand what you need, and meet you there.
That’s part of what we mean when we talk about creating an elevated bridal experience.
The beauty matters. But so does how the morning feels while you’re getting there.
Planning your wedding? Start by visiting our website and filling out our contact form.
Bridal beauty that honors who you already are.
Makeup by Brittany
09/24/2026
If you’ve been one of our brides, you already know that we believe bridal beauty should be about more than how you look when you walk down the aisle.
It’s about feeling like yourself.
Feeling taken care of.
Knowing someone else has the details handled so you can actually be present for your wedding morning.
And if you have a friend who’s planning her own wedding, we’d love to take care of her, too. 🤍
Our Past Bride Referral Bonus:
When you refer a bride who books with us for 6 or more people receiving both hair + makeup, we’ll send you a $50 gift card to Nordstrom as a thank-you.
And because we like keeping things interesting, gift card categories change monthly.
So… if you’ve ever thought, “She would LOVE them,” this is your sign to send her our way.
Know a bride who’s planning her wedding? Tag her below or send her our website and tell her to mention your name when she inquires.
You get a little something.
She gets a beauty team who understands that the goal was never to make her look like someone else.
It’s to make her feel unmistakably herself.
Bridal beauty that honors who you already are.
Beauty by Ann Krause is a Chicago makeup artist and hair stylist team specializing in wedding day beauty, from natural and effortless to elevated soft glam, for brides throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
Photos by Katy Carl | Wedding Photographer
I love it every time I’m working with a bridal party and I hear the bridesmaids chatting about how at THIS wedding, everyone loves their hair and makeup. 🥹🤍
It’s such a small moment, but I notice it every time.
Because somewhere between the curling irons, makeup brushes, music, ch*****ne, and getting dressed, there’s this little shift that happens…
Everyone starts looking around at each other and realizing, we look GOOD.
And then come the compliments.
The mirror selfies.
The “wait, let me see your hair!”
The laughing and hyping each other up.
The feeling that everyone in the room gets to be part of the celebration—not just the bride.
Every bridesmaid deserves to feel beautiful, too.
She’s been by your side long before this day. She’s been there through the stories, the milestones, the hard seasons, the celebrations—and now she gets to stand beside you for this one.
So yes, we want your bridal party to look amazing.
But even more than that, we want them to feel amazing.
Because years from now, you may not remember every detail of the getting-ready room…
But you’ll remember who was there, how much you laughed, and how it felt to have the people you love most beside you.
Planning your Chicago wedding? Let’s create a wedding morning your whole bridal party will remember. 🤍 Inquire through the link in my bio.
Makeup by Brittany
Beauty by Ann Krause is a Chicago makeup artist and hair stylist team specializing in wedding day beauty, from natural and effortless to elevated soft glam, for brides throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
09/19/2026
A lot of wedding beauty teams start the same way:
You inquire.
You receive rates.
You consider your options.
You book.
And while there is absolutely nothing wrong with that process, that’s not how I wanted to build my business.
At Beauty by Ann Krause, your Bridal Alignment Call happens before you book.
Why?
Because I don’t think choosing your wedding beauty team should feel like checking another vendor off a list.
Before you commit, I want to hear about your wedding.
This conversation gives us the opportunity to look at the bigger picture, not just the services you’re requesting.
It also gives you the opportunity to get to know me, ask questions, understand how my team works, and decide whether we’re the right fit for you.
Because here’s something I believe very strongly:
I don’t want to fill our calendar with brides who aren’t the right fit.
I want to work with brides who value the same things we do; thoughtful planning, clear communication, beautiful work, professionalism, and a wedding morning that feels calm rather than chaotic.
That’s worth a conversation before you book.
It’s part of how we make sure you feel confident about who you’re inviting into your wedding morning.
Because the right beauty team should feel like more than “they had my date available.”
It should feel like, “Yes. These are my people.”
Inquire today for your 2027 wedding!
Bar - Garfield’s Beverage Garfield’s Beverage
Beauty - Beauty by Ann Krause Chicago Makeup Artist and Hair Team
Catering - Big Delicious Planet Big Delicious Planet
Entertainment - J. Mayberry Events J. Mayberry Events
Fashion - Alice in Ivory Alice In Ivory Bridal Boutique
Floral & Production - Fleur Fleur - Chicago Event Florist & Lifestyle Boutique
Officiant - friend of the couple, Jonah
Photo - Meg Dunn Photography Meg Dunn McCoy
Stationery - Minted Minted Weddings
Transportation - Pontarelli
Travel - Palmer House Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel
Venue - Harold Washington Library
Wedding Planner - Something Profound Weddings
Chicago Wedding Planner & Officiant
Most people think our job on a wedding morning is hair and makeup.
And yes, we absolutely want you to look incredible.
But the real work happens in the moments around it.
Creating a calm environment.
Keeping the timeline flowing. Helping everyone take a breath.
Making sure the bride actually gets to enjoy the morning she’s been dreaming about.
Because bridal beauty isn’t just about how you look.
It’s about how you feel when the day finally arrives. ✨
If you’re planning your wedding, tell me in the comments: what’s one thing you hope your wedding morning feels like?
📅 Now booking 2027 weddings. Schedule your Bridal Beauty Alignment Call through the link in bio.
Beauty by Ann Krause is a Chicago makeup artist and hair stylist team specializing in wedding day beauty, from natural and effortless to elevated soft glam, for brides throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
09/18/2026
“I need a beauty team that can handle my large bridal party.”
If that’s at the top of your wedding-planning list, there’s a lot more to consider than simply finding enough artists.
A large bridal party requires planning, communication, and a team that knows how to keep a wedding morning moving.
Who is getting hair? Who is getting makeup?
When does everyone need to be finished?
Who goes first? Who goes last?
What happens when someone runs late?
How do we make sure you aren’t the person left waiting at the end?
That’s where experience matters.
Our team specializes in on-location wedding beauty, with the systems and planning process to coordinate larger groups while keeping the morning organized and intentional.
Because the goal isn’t just to get everyone through the chair.
It’s to have everyone ready when they need to be — especially you.
Planning a wedding with a larger bridal party? Start by visiting the link in bio and filling out our contact form with your wedding date and bridal party size. We’ll take it from there!
Bridal beauty that honors who you already are.
Photos by Dana Ann ✤ Chicago Wedding Photo & Video
Beauty by Ann Krause is a Chicago makeup artist and hair stylist team specializing in wedding day beauty, from natural and effortless to elevated soft glam, for brides throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
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