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About Smudge Makeup
Smudge Makeup brings hair & makeup artist services to weddings across Hartford and New Haven, Connecticut, working from Gales Ferry. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including My Little Ladies Farm and The Spa at Norwich Inn. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a hair & makeup artist in Hartford-New Haven
How much is bridal hair and makeup in Hartford-New Haven?
Bridal hair and makeup in Hartford-New Haven typically runs $150–$350 for the bride (often including a trial), with bridal-party services around $75–$150 per person per service. Book a trial 2–3 months out, and confirm on-site timing — morning schedules are where weddings run late.
How does Lazo rank hair & makeup artists in Hartford-New Haven?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Smudge Makeup
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| My Little Ladies Farm | 2.5 mi |
| The Spa at Norwich Inn | 5.0 mi |
| Crocker House Ballroom | 5.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from Smudge Makeup to each venue listed on Lazo.
Hartford-New Haven weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37° | 19° | 17% | 4:02 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Feb | 39° | 20° | 19% | 4:45 PM | 5:24 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 28° | 19% | 6:20 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 38° | 22% | 6:54 PM | 7:31 PM |
| May | 70° | 48° | 24% | 7:23 PM | 8:03 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 57° | 25% | 7:44 PM | 8:26 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 62° | 20% | 7:42 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 61° | 20% | 7:12 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Sep | 75° | 54° | 18% | 6:23 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 42° | 20% | 5:31 PM | 6:09 PM |
| Nov | 52° | 32° | 19% | 3:49 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Dec | 42° | 24° | 21% | 3:36 PM | 4:21 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Meriden Markham Municipal Airport (8.2 mi from Hartford-New Haven). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Hartford-New Haven.
Getting to Hartford-New Haven
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| BDL Bradley International Airport | 23 mi | 35 min |
| HVN Tweed New Haven Airport | 25 mi | 35 min |
| WST Westerly State Airport | 51 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 70 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| New York City | 88 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Boston | 100 mi | 2 hr |
| Philadelphia | 171 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Hartford-New Haven; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 12 Military Hwy Fl 2, Gales Ferry, CT 06335, USA
- Where
- Gales Ferry · 35 miles east of central Hartford-New Haven
- Listed under
- Hair & Makeup Artists
- In Hartford-New Haven
- One of 172 hair & makeup artists we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (860) 245-8282
- Website
- Visit site
From Smudge Makeup's website
“Smudge Makeup is an on-site luxury hair and makeup team that will leave you feeling beautiful and relaxed for your special day. We travel to you, serving Connecticut and beyond.”smudgemakeup.net
- Services they list
- Comes to you, Bridal trials, Lashes, Bridal party, Touch-ups
- In business since
- 2015
Read from smudgemakeup.net in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Smudge Makeup before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Gales Ferry
- Nearest venue
- My Little Ladies Farm, 2.5 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 19 wedding venues
- Hair & Makeup Artists nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 20 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 19 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Groton, New London, Waterford, Preston
Distances are straight-line from Smudge Makeup; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Hartford-New Haven.
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