About Cecilia Acquaroli
Fifteen Years of Mastery Specializing in bridal hair and makeup is my true calling. This decade and a half of technical experience allows me to provide a bespoke, polished result that lasts from your first look until your final dance of the night.
My story
I have been fascinated by beauty since I was a little girl.
My childhood home was a constant workshop of pins and brushes, where I spent countless hours experimenting on my six younger sisters. Back then, I was obsessed with vibrant blues and pinks, a far cry from the refined aesthetic I specialize in today. I was even scolded by my mother for changing my look too many times before school. Those early morning rushes were my first real training in the balance of precision and speed.
A proud moment with my mother and sisters on her wedding day. My original "training ground" and the women who have inspired my work from the very beginning.
My mom’s wedding day
By my teens
What began as a childhood obsession slowly evolved into a lifelong calling. By my teens, I had become the resident stylist for my dance team. I was the one everyone turned to before a performance. That experience taught me that styling is about far more than hair and makeup. I watched my teammates' confidence shift the moment they looked in the mirror. Helping them feel powerful and ready for the stage was when I first understood the true impact of my work.
That childhood spark soon demanded professional mastery, taking me from my home to the studios of London.
Professional Roots
I trained formally in London, specializing in makeup artistry and working with iconic brands like Elizabeth Arden, Laura Mercier and Aveda. One of my earliest career highlights was an invitation to work at London Fashion Week.
Styling models backstage taught me precision, creativity, and the incredible thrill of professional transformation.
The runway taught me the power of precision, but the bride taught me the power of connection.
My True Calling
However, I discovered my true calling the first time I was asked to style a bride. The intimacy of that day, the immense trust a bride places in your hands, and the magic of seeing her reflection for the first time truly captured my heart. In 2013, I moved to Costa Rica and built a wedding business dedicated to brides and their families. For over a decade, I styled destination weddings across cultures and climates, mastering the art of creating looks that last through every laugh, every tear, and a full night of dancing.
Last year, I returned home to Rome to begin a new adventure in my beloved Italy
Returning to Rome
was a return to my inspiration. There is a specific elegance in this city that I strive to bring to every bride I style.
My Approach
Every face I have styled has shaped the philosophy I bring to your wedding today. I listen closely, honor your vision, and create a look that feels like you, only elevated. Beyond the artistry, I bring intuition, precision, and a sense of calm to every wedding morning. I want you to feel radiant, confident, and fully yourself as you step into one of the most meaningful moments of your life.
I’m here
to ensure that when you finally walk toward your future in this beautiful country, you do so feeling like the masterpiece you are.
With heart, Cecilia Acquaroli