Bridal Makeup
Includes a trial session and on-site application for the bride on her wedding day.
Marnél Toerien is a Cape Town-based professional specialising in bridal hair and airbrush makeup services for weddings, elopements and vow renewals. With over 15 years of experience and more than 400 weddings completed, she offers on-location beauty services across South Africa and internationally, including Europe and the United Kingdom. Her work focuses on creating polished, natural looks that enhance each bride's features and photograph well, using professional products such as TEMPTU airbrush makeup.
Her service includes bridal hair and makeup, bridal party styling, and customizable makeup coverage, with trial sessions conducted at her home studio in Cape Town's Northern Suburbs. Marnél's approach emphasises a calm and supportive presence on the wedding day, helping clients feel comfortable and confident. She has a background in aesthetics, microblading, permanent makeup, and lash extensions, and uses preferred brands like MAC, HAUS LABS, and Schwarzkopf.
Marnél Toerien's work has been featured in various wedding publications and platforms, and she s named LuxLife's top makeup artist in South Africa in 2024. Client reviews highlight her exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to create flawless, long-lasting looks while maintaining a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
The image features the logo of Marnél Toerien, showcasing elegant typography in white against a black background, with a decorative element incorporating bridal imagery. This logo represents her airbrush makeup and hairstyling services.
Marnél Toerien is a Cape Town-based professional wedding hair and makeup artist specialising in bridal beauty, with a particular niche in airbrush wedding makeup. Her service is designed for brides who nt to look polished, radiant and still completely themselves, with a finish that feels natural, photographs beautifully and lasts through the emotion and energy of the day.
With more than 15 years of experience, over 400 weddings behind her and work both locally and internationally, Marnél focuses specifically on weddings. She accepts bookings that include the bride or brides, allowing her to dedicate her attention and care to the central wedding experience. Her services suit traditional weddings, elopements and vow renewals, with bridal hair, bridal makeup, bridal party styling and customisable makeup coverage forming part of her wider offering.
A key part of Marnél’s work is airbrush makeup, applied with professional products for a flawless, long-lasting finish. Her style is described as radiance-from-within: enhancing the features each client loves, rather than masking them. She also brings a calm, supportive presence to the wedding morning, helping brides feel comfortable and confident while the final look comes together.
Marnél offers on-location bridal hair and makeup for weddings in South Africa, as well as destination weddings in Europe, the United Kingdom and further afield. Trials take place at her home studio in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, where brides can collaborate with her on a look they will love on the day and still appreciate years later.
Her background includes an international diploma in aesthetics, training in microblading and permanent makeup, lash extension training, and several years in the health and skincare industry. She works with preferred professional products including TEMPTU for airbrushing, along with brands such as MAC, HAUS LABS, P.Louise, GHD, Schwarzkopf and Corioliss.
Marnél’s work has been featured on wedding platforms and publications including Junebug Weddings, Green Wedding Shoes, The Pretty Blog, Confetti Daydreams, SouthBound Bride, Ruffled, Mooi Troues, SA Weddings, Wedding Inspirations, Sarie Bride and Hochzeitsguide. She s also named LuxLife’s top makeup artist in South Africa 2024. For couples browsing TimeToParty for trusted bridal beauty suppliers, Marnél Toerien is a strong choice for refined, wedding-focused hair and makeup with an experienced, personal touch.
Marnél Toerien is a professional bridal hair and makeup artist based in Cape Town, specializing in airbrush makeup for weddings. With over 15 years of experience and more than 400 weddings completed, Marnél is dedicated to making brides feel beautiful and confident on their special day.
Includes a trial session and on-site application for the bride on her wedding day.
Additional hair and makeup services for bridesmaids and family members.
Available by appointment only.
9 Rembrandt St, Thalmen, Cape Town, 7530
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews on Google
1000000/10 Marnel is absolutely incredible. She made our day SO special. I am eternally grateful I found her. She did an incredible job with my hair and makeup and the hair and makeup of my bridesmaids! My makeup and hair lasted so well! We could not have had a better experience. Her kindness and attentiveness and fun personality, along with her exceptional professionalism made our day incredible.
She is your girl!! HIRE HER!
There are not enough good things I could say about Marnel.
For future brides I will first say - she is an incredible artist. Her makeup and hair skills are truly exceptional. Marnel will listen to you and meet you where you’re at to achieve your perfect look. She is an absolutely dedicated professional. She is endlessly kind, patient, and up for a challenge (I have the hair of 9 people and Marnel didn’t flinch - she loved it… She made all dreams, however lofty, come true!)
Secondly, but no less vitally, I will say: Marnel is a joy. She’s absolutely the woman you nt in your corner during the inevitable stress of your wedding day and in the run-up to it. She is both a pillar, and a vibe. We were all sad when Marnel left!
Marnel - I felt like a vision on my wedding day. My makeup s literally flawless through tears, buckets of sweat and a full day and night of rollercoaster emotions. You are a visionary & endlessly talented. Thank you!
I absolutely loved my experience with Marnel. My make up s perfect and my hair that never holds a style stayed up until the next day! Not only s she wonderfully calm and professional she s so much fun.
I had the pleasure of having Marnél as my hair and makeup artist for my wedding, and I couldn’t have been happier with the result! She executed my brief perfectly, making sure I looked and felt like the best version of myself. I still felt like me, just enhanced in the most beautiful y!
What made Marnél even more amazing s her ability to accommodate me on such short notice, which I really appreciated. She also took my concerns about my sensitive skin seriously and carefully selected products that worked for me, leaving me feeling comfortable and confident throughout the day.
Marnél sn’t just talented—she s a truly calming and fun presence to have around on the day. She made the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. If you’re looking for someone who listens, understands your vision, and makes you feel amazing, Marnél is the perfect choice!
Honestly, you cannot go wrong.
1) Marnel is a lekker person, like THE lekkerste.
2) She 100% puts the bride at the top of her priority list and makes you feel so happy and at ease!
3) she’s damn bloody good at her job! Your make up will be flawless
4) airbrush makeup, say no more
5) an airbrush makeup artist who can actually do this well, again, say no more
6) your trial will be fun!
7) you’ll feel like someone touched you with a magic nd once she’s done!
8) she’s patient and helps you find exactly the what you nt and with perfect execution
9) for such magic, she’s honestly so reasonably priced.
10) just book her, don’t it, you'll be sorry if you do!!
I don't know how she did it but I've never looked so pretty in my life. Marnel took my inspo pictures and made it real, in a y that I didn't understand s possible. Incredible skills, and a lovely person to deal with as well
Still in awe of Marnel's talent!
Marnel is an absolute dream to work with. Her makeup and hairstyling are flawless, timeless and beautifully tailored to each bride. She has such a calming presence and makes the entire getting-ready experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. Her attention to detail and professionalism are truly exceptional. Highly recommended for any bride nting to feel confident and beautiful on her wedding day.
We've recently made use of Marnel's hair & makeup services for the mothers of the bridal couple - and they looked absolutely breathtaking!
Marnel s so polite and her timeline s professionally put together - aesthetically designed to the standard of the wedding industry.
Thank you, Marnel, for your great service - we look forward to future collaborations with you.
Liezl Southgate
Deux Amis Events & Stuck On You Weddings
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