Loft Bridal,
Loft Bridal is a hand picked team of hair and makeup artists who specialize in on-location wedding hair and makeup in Central Illinois and the Peoria area. We have a passion to create the perfect look for brides on their wedding day. We teamed up because we believe in the quality of professionalism that each stylist holds. We offer air brush and traditional makeup and a range of looks from current, trendsetting styles to the more traditional. Whatever your dream of beauty is, our team will work with you to give you exactly what you want on your big day. Our on-location service makes getting ready on your wedding day a thing of ease. We will travel to you! Whether you are getting ready at your home, hotel room or church, we will be there! From the moment we arrive, our first priority is you! Enjoy the morning of your wedding surrounded by your closest friends and family and let us pamper you!
Get in touch
We at Loft Bridal know that finding the right hair and makeup artist you choose is not to be taken lightly. That’s why we are team of experienced hair and makeup artists.
Jenni Burch- owner/makeup artist/hairstylist
Hi Im Jenni! I am the owner of Loft Bridal and the face behind all the emails and inquiries. I also own a salon, The Hive Salon in East Peoria. I’m married to my wonderful husband, Andy and we have two boys Oliver and Grayson. There is something about enhancing one’s natural beauty that truly speaks to my soul. Not only do I do hair and makeup, I also am certified in Invisible Bead Hair Extensions, a method that can add value and length to your hair to help create your dream wedding hair. Being a part of someones ‘big’ day is very rewarding and I am blessed to be a part of a wonderful bridal team. Being in this industry allows me to be creative while giving each one of my clients a specific look they are going for.
cynthia Kocher- hairstylist
Hello beautiful! My name is Cynthia. Hair is my full time passion, I have been in the industry since 2005! The other loves of my life are my husband Jake and our five year old Tanner, our almost one year old Kennedy, and our sweet dog Lucy! I really enjoy connecting with brides on their special day, and working with you to develop the hairstyle perfect for your look!
Emma jones- hairstylist
Hey y'all! I'm Emma and I've been in the beauty industry since 2016. I get to call my everyday job a passion that brings me pure happiness! Formal updos have always had a special place in my heart. I find it so rewarding to make you feel and look beautiful on your big day! I also specialize in lash lifting and tinting. These are services that can help enhance your natural lashes in ways you didn't even know were possible. I am a mama of three beautiful kiddos and two sweet (but ornery) huskies. You can always catch me and my little minis at the coffee shop playing board games, at the park being wild, or snuggling up in a fort with loads of snacks. I am so blessed to be a part of such an amazing team of talented stylists, and look forward to being a part of your special day!
IVETTE AVILEZ- MAKE UP ARTIST
Hi my name is Ivette! Ive been in this industry for 6 years. When I am not making brides look beautiful on the day of I am working at airspace in Peoria doing nails. I love this industry because I love making people feeling beautiful! When I am not working I love spending time with my husband and my German shepherd pup. If you ever need your nails done for your big day I am your girl!
Bree Schatsiek- hairstylist
Hi there! I am Bree. I am a graduate of Oehrlein School of Cosmetology and coming up on 10+ years behind the chair. My husband, Tyler, and I have two beautiful little girls who love to play with hair as much as their mamma does! I am not only a hair stylist, I am also certified to do classic lash extensions through Borboleta. I am extremely lucky to have a job that allows me to be creative and fulfills me. I truly love making every person that sits in my chair feel special.
Sydney Soland- Makeup artist/Hairstylist
Hi, Im Sydney! I’ve been in the industry for 7 years now. For all 7 of those years I have been a hairstylist and makeup artist with Loft Bridal! I am a licensed Cosmetologist and currently work behind the chair at The Hive Salon in East Peoria IL. Hair and makeup has always been a passion of mine. I love to make people feel beautiful and special, it fills me heart and soul with such joy! Calling this a job just wouldn’t be right, getting to do something I love and have a creative outlet is very rewarding! I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the love and support of my family, my husband Kyle, my 3 year old Dawson and soon to be baby girl!
ALicia heiser- MAkeup artist
Hey! Im Alicia, I started my career in the beauty industry working as a MedSpa Coordinator for a plastic surgeon at a local MedSpa. My passion for skincare and aesthetics drove me to get my aestheticians license. I wanted to create a space where I could offer the highest quality of treatments and one-on-one support to clients. I love custom designing result driven treatments to achieve the best possible result for each of my clients.
Brittany Yates - Makeup artist/hairstylist
Hi! my name is Brittany, I have been in the industry since 2010 and will always love what I get to call work. I do hair and makeup with the Loft Bridal and love getting to be a part of such an amazing team. I do work behind the chair full time as well, but special occasion hair and makeup is what pulled me into my profession choice, and its my biggest passion. I have a fiancé, two dogs and together we enjoy lake life and traveling. Thanks for reading and I hope we get to be a part of your special day!
Kate mauschbaugh- Hairstylist
Hi! My name is Kate and I have been a hairstylist for 5 years now. I am a graduate of Paul Mitchell and love working behind the chair and especially with brides and bridal parties. I have recently stepped away from the salon/behind the chair to pursue my nursing career at OSF but love being able to work as as stylist in my free time. Being able to make others feel beautiful inside and out is my favorite part of my job!
hannah moore- Hairstylist
I’m Hannah, I am so excited to be a part of the Loft Bridal team. I moved to Peoria in 2012 to go to cosmetology school and start my career behind the chair. In 2021 my husband and I moved back to our hometown and started family, I am very lucky to get to be a mostly stay at home mom, and focus on my professional career solely on special occasion hair. I love styling hair and jokeI cannot remember the last time I attended a wedding that I didn’t do hair for. It is always such an honor to be a part of someone’s special day.