“I believe that all women are pretty without makeup, but with the right makeup can be pretty powerful.” Bobbi Brown Makeup Artist
ABOUT ME
I am a professional makeup artist based in Pretoria, Gauteng, but I travel to all venues throughout South Africa.
I believe makeup is a form of art, with bridal glam and weddings being my specialty.
However, I love being creative and getting involved in styled shoots with like minded individuals in the industry is another passion of mine.
I always strive to provide the best service for my clients by keeping up to date with the latest techniques and makeup products. Makeup is not meant to be a mask that you hide under, but rather a reflection of each client’s natural, yet radiant, beauty.
Makeup Training: Clarita Smit Academy (Cape Town) Makeup by Lee-Anne (Cape Town) By Rachel Ann Retief (PTA)
I could not have asked for a better makeup artist then Yvette for my wedding day. As someone who does not usually wear a lot of makeup, I was a little nervous, but Yvette made me feel completely comfortable from the very start. She truly listened to what I liked and did not like and managed to create a look that felt 100% like me.
I felt so confident and at ease on my special day, all thanks to her incredible skill and gentle, kind presence. Yvette is not only incredibly talented, but also one of the sweetest people - who made me feel right at home in her makeup chair.
She truly is the very best!
Jessica Grobler
LUNIKHY GAME FARM - WEDDING VENUE | JUNE. 2025
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Yvette on my special wedding day and I could not be more grateful! From the moment I met her, I felt like the most beautiful person in the room - she made me feel welcome, relaxed, and at ease. Her easy-going nature put me at complete ease, and I never felt stressed or anxious.
The makeup look she created was absolutely stunning – the perfect shades that completed my features beautifully. And the best part? It stayed flawless, even after a late night (or should I say, early morning).
But what truly made this experience unforgettable was Yvette herself. She became super special to me, and her kindness and professionalism and talent shone through in every aspect of our time together.
If you are looking for a makeup artist who will make you feel like royalty on your big day, look no further! Yvette is truly a gem!
Melissa Grobler
THE NUTFARM WEDDING VENUE | May. 2025
Yvette, baie dankie dat jy my van die heel eerste oomblik af so spesiaal laat voel het. Jou entoesiasme, ondersteuning en opwinding oor ons groot dag het elk stap van die pad vir my nog meer besonders gemaak. En vandag, op ons troudag, het jy my drome ‘n werklikheid gemaak.
Jy is ongelooflik talentvol en ek sal jou enige dag vir enige bruid aanbeveel.
Shani Spelt
SMITSFIELD WEDDING VENUE | MEI. 2025
Ek kan nie genoeg dankie sê vir Yvette nie! Sy was absoluut amazing op my troudag. Van die eerste oomblik af het sy my op my gemak laat voel en presies verstaan wat ek wou hê. Ek het nie net pragtig gevoel nie, maar ook soos die beste weergawe van myself. Haar aandag aan detail en haar kalm, professionele houding het regtig ‘n groot verskil gemaak op so ‘n spesiale dag.
Ek sal haar sonder twyfel aanbeveel vir enige bruid - sy is regtig die beste!
Mikaela Lensley
Bell & Blossom Wedding Venue | APRIL. 2025
Liewe Yvette. Ek wil net vir jou SO baie dankie sê vir my pragtige grimering op my spesiale troudag. Dit het regtig so mooi gelyk en ons het later die middag ‘n verdere shoot in die reën gaan doen en my makeup het nie gebudge nie en ek was sopnat gereën.
Dit wys net weereens hoe goed jy regtig is! Ek het die hele dag lank komplimente gekry oor my pragtige grimering, so baie dankie.
Danielle Perkins
Bell & Blossom Wedding Venue | MAART. 2025
Dearest Yvette. Thank you for making our wedding day as magical as what it was. I had the most fairytale wedding day and I felt like a princess! I am so grateful that you were there to help me and my bridesmaids get ready for the most special day of my life.
It was such a pleasure to have you with us, and I will always recommend you to anyone. Thank you again!
Zanna van Niekerk
Red Ivory Wedding Venue | MARCH. 2025
Dearest Yvette. I just wanted to send a huge, heartfelt thank you for the absolutely phenomenal job you did on our makeup for my wedding day. You made us all feel so beautiful, and your talent, professionalism, and calming presence were truly invaluable.
From start to finish, you made the whole experience so special, and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to be part of our day. I received so many compliments, and I felt incredible for the entire time, all thanks to you! I truly appreciate all the effort, care and artistry you put into every detail.
Thank you again for being such an important part of our wedding and I will be singing your praises for years to come. All my love and appreciation in the world.
Bridget Bourdillon
Ground The Venue | February. 2025
Hello my lovely Yvette. I have been meaning to send you a message all day. THANK YOU again for everything! My husband said I look perfect and he loved my makeup. Everything was just perfect and I will never thank you enough for being part of my special day.
Will always recommend you to anyone!.
Lyza Rodrigues
Shepstone Gardens | DECEMBER. 2024
Yvette… Ek sit nou hier en kyk na my troufoto’s en ek kan nie vir jou genoeg dankie sê vir die ongelooflike werk wat jy gedoen het nie. Nie net is jou actual makeup skills letterlike out of this WORLD flawless nie, maar op my troudag het jy my rustig en soos die mooiste vrou in die wêreld laat voel! My hart wil bars as ek dink aan hoe dankbaar ek is da tons mekaar gevind het.
My makeup was perfect the next day toe ek wakker word (en ja ek weet jy beveel nie aan dat ek daarmee slaap nie, maar dit was ‘n uitsondering). Ek hoop elke vrou kan so ‘n soortgelyke liefde en sagtheid op haar troudag ervaar. 100000% would recommend.
Yvette, jy is die real deal.
Kari Steyn
Lace on Timber | November. 2024
Liefste Yvette. BAIE, BAIE DANKIE vir jou ongelooflike werk op my spesiale troudag. Julle het my soos ‘n absolute droom laat voel.
Dit was vir my ‘n voorreg om jou deel van my dag te kon hê. Uit my hart uit, net dankie.
Charlize Coetzee
Tshikwalo Wedding Venue | November. 2024
Liewe Yvette. Baie dankie dat jy my soos ‘n prinses laat lyk en voel het op my groot dag. Dankie vir die moeite met die strooimeisies se grimering, hulle almal het so stunning gelyk te danke aan jou hande. Veral my oë het so mooi uitgestaan en almal het my die hele dag gekomplimenteer op my grimering.
Dankie vir die mens wat jy is en ek sal enige iemand na jou toe verwys en sal enige tyd weer in jou stoel kom sit. Dankie vir alles!
Elisha Patten
Greenhouse Café | OKTOBER. 2024
Liefste Yvette. Daar is nie eintlik woorde om te beskryf hoe perfek jy my grimering gedoen het nie. Alles is net soos wat ek dit wou gehad het. Ek sit enige dag weer in jou stoel. Dankie vir alles. En dankie vir jou mooi hart en sagtheid op my spesiale dag.
Ek waardeer jou so baie en sal jou enige dag vir enige bruid aanbeveel.
Marizelle Alberts
Stoorhuijs Wedding Venue | OCTOBER. 2024
I had the pleasure of working with Yvette for my wedding, and cannot recommend her enough! From the booking to the trial to the wedding day, she was so attentive, professional, and welcoming. She took the time to listen to exactly what I wanted, and used her expertise to ensure that the look suited and enhanced my features. She absolutely nailed it with a combination of talent, skill, and high-quality products.
I have never felt more beautiful, and my makeup did not even budge throughout the whole day and night. I received so many compliments, and even the bridesmaids makeup was the best I have ever seen. Yvette really goes the extra mile to make clients feel special and at ease.
Thank you for making the journey so memorable!
Shane Kleyhans
Meulstroom Wedding Venue | SEPTEMBER. 2024
Let’s be real, when it comes to weddings, a bride’s makeup is EVERYTHING! From the moment I reached out to Yvette for my makeup on my special wedding day, I knew I was in the best hands. She made me feel at ease, special and cared for.
Yvette’s warmth and genuine kindness shine through in everything she does. Her communication was flawless from start to finish and the trial was a dream. It gave me complete confidence that my wedding makeup would be nothing short of amazing and it absolutely was! A huge THANK YOU to Yvette for making me feel so incredibly beautiful on my wedding day.
I would 10000% recommend Yvette to anyone looking for a stress-free and truly memorable experience.
Kimmy Kendra
Tshikwalo Wedding Venue | AUGUST. 2024
I just wanted to say a huge thank you so much for absolutely everything, and for making my makeup wedding day dreams come true! You truly are so talented and such an amazing artist and person.
I was truly honoured to have you do my makeup for my big day.
Teagan Lubbe
Barn@redstone Wedding Venue | AUGUST. 2024
Yvette is such a pleasure to work with, she and her team were so extremely helpful, accommodating and friendly. They did my hair and makeup for my wedding day and I was blown away, not only was it everything I wanted, and more, but it lasted the entire day. The products she uses are of such a good equality and she makes you feel so relaxed on your big day.
I can not recommend her enough to friends and family. Thank you, Yvette and team for making my makeup and hair dreams come true on my wedding day.
Jessica Caldeira
Cradle Valley Wedding Venue | JuLY. 2024
Dearest Yvette. I just want to say thank you SO Much for making my dreams come true on my wedding day.
You made me feel like the MOST beautiful bride, as well as my bridesmaids. You are the kindest, sweetest person and you made my day the absolute best day of my life. I felt so beautiful, and everyone kept commenting on how stunning my makeup was done. I cannot recommend you enough.
You are the best, Yvette.
STORME FINAUGHTY
Monate Game Farm & Wedding Venue | June. 2024
Beste Yvette… Ek sal altyd so dankbaar wees dat jy deel van my troue was. Jy was die beste persoon wat ek kon voor gevra het. Die gemaklikste en mooiste wat ek nog ooit gevoel het.
Daniëlle Lemmer
Mooiplaas Wedding Venue | May. 2024
I had the absolute privilege of working with Yvette from YR Makeup Artistry for our wedding day and cannot recommend her highly enough.
From the moment we first connected, I knew I was in good hands. Her professionalism, talent and attention to detail were outstanding. On the day of our wedding, Yvette arrived early and immediately put me at ease with her calm and friendly demeanor. She took her time to understand my vision and she was open to slight changes after my trial. Her expertise and creativity shone through as she flawlessly executed the perfect look that enhanced my natural beauty and made me feel like a princess. Not only did Yvette excel in skill, but she also used the BEST, high-quality products that lasted the entire day and night, even with hours of dancing!
I am so grateful for the wonderful experience I had with YR Makeup Artistry. Yvette exceeded my expectations in every way and played a significant role in making my wedding day perfect.
SARAH JANE BEHR
Monate Game Farm & Wedding Venue | APRIL. 2024
Yvette was the absolute BEST!!
She did my bridal makeup, my bridesmaids’ makeup as well as my mother’s and grandmother’s. She nailed every look. We were all flawless and picture perfect. Not once did I worry about my makeup during the entire wedding! She managed to capture and suite each of our personalities with her talented skills. We felt comfortable and beautiful when she was done. My bridal makeup was gorgeous and managed to highlight my natural features like my freckles and eyes. Yvette made me feel like a confident woman, ready to take on the world.
She is as stunning as her skills! Thank you so, so much dear Yvette.
ANNA-MART OPPERMAN
The Greenhouse Café | APRIL. 2024
Yvette is every bride’s dream! She made me feel comfortable from the second I sat in her chair with her warm, caring, and calming nature. She listened to my vision and executed it flawlessly, making me feel like the most beautiful version of myself on my wedding day. I was so impressed that my makeup lasted the entire night, and I can’t thank her enough for everything she did.
If you are looking for someone who is reliable, and talented and will make sure you look and feel your best, I highly recommend choosing Yvette to be a part of your special day.
Kylin Lai Hong (Jacobsohn)
Inimitable Wedding Venue | March. 2024
From the get-go, Yvette knew exactly what my style was. She summed me up perfectly. Even my trial makeup could have been my on-the-day wedding makeup. She is such a loving soul and makes you immediately feel comfortable in her makeup chair. She is all about you! She made me feel like the most beautiful woman in the room and that is what it is all about. I could not recommend her enough.
And all my bridesmaids looked stunning too… all by the hands of YR Makeup Artistry. So baie dankie liefste, Yvette.
Rachel van Staden
Lunikhy Game Farm | February. 2024
Liewe Yvette – weereens baie dankie vir jou moeite tydens my groot dag – die makeup was PERFEK en alles wat ek wou gehad het!
Ek het die hele dag soos ‘n ware prinses gevoel.”
CECILE OLIVIER
SHEPSTONE GARDENS | DESEMBER. 2023
Daar is een deel in ‘n bruid se dag wat dit haar beurt is om te sit vir haar makeup en met jou was ek net só gereed! Yvette, in my wildste drone sal ek nooit jou dierbare hart, passievolle vibe en kreatiewe hande meer waardeer nie. Alles was perfek! Van my bridesmaids, my mammas en my eie makeup – alles – was presies wat ons wou gehad het.
Ons het dit GELOVE! Dankie, dankie, dankie! Would recommend you ALWAYS.
CARLI FULLER
de HARTE WEDDING VENUE | NOVEMBER. 2023
Yvette is so talented with her makeup skills and totally nailed the look I was going for. My face looked flawless and lasted the whole night (we partied until 5 am and my makeup still looked perfect.) All my bridesmaids couldn’t stop raving about how amazing Yvette is. She did 7 faces the morning of the wedding and she made sure each lady was heard in terms of how they wanted their makeup done. I can’t thank you enough. Not only is Yvette talented but she is also a lovely lady and super friendly.
NATASHA DE KONING
LAKESIDE WEDDING VENUE| OCTOBER. 2023
“My liefste Yvette… Ek is so bly ons paaie het jare terug gekruis en dat jy uiteindelik hierdie dag saam met my kon deel. Jou werk, moeite en passie is iets besonders. Ek is so dankbaar vir jou!”
Amicke Human
Atboshoek Wedding Venue| June. 2023
“Liefste Yvette… Baie, baie dankie vir my, my strooimeisies en my ma se grimering en hare met ons troudag. Elke liewe een van ons het asemrowend gelyk en ons het so baie komplimente gekry. Jy en jou span het al my drome waar gemaak en dankie dat jy my geluk op jou hande gedra het, want dit is presies wat jy gedoen het. Jy is ‘n pragtige mens, van binne na buite, met ‘n ongelooflike talent as dit kom by grimering. Jy het definitief ‘n oog vir perfeksie en ek sal jou enige tyd vir enige bruid aanbeveel. Met liefde – Nadia.”
NADIA VAN DER WALT
The French House | May. 2023
“Beste Yvette.. Ek het my makeup geLOOOOOVE en kry nogsteeds komplimente oor my trou makeup!”
CELIA VAN ZYL
Rolling Waters Estate | MAART. 2023
“Liefste Yvette… Julle het die dag regtig baaaaaie spesiaal gemaak met julle teenwoordigheid. Julle het ons regtig so mooi gemaak en julle is oulikste klomp wat so lekker saamwerk. Ek sal jou vir enige bruid aanbeveel.”
RUZANNE VAN ZYL
Barn@redstone venue | MAART. 2023
“I am absolutely thrilled to write this review for the lovely Yvette, who was nothing sort of incredible! From the moment I met her, she went above and beyond to not only create a flawless and stunning bridal look, but also to build a genuine and caring relationship with me. Throughout the wedding preparations she became more than just a makeup artist; she became a dear friend.
I cannot thank her enough for being such a huge part of my special day. I wholeheartedly recommend Yvette and her team to anyone in need of an extraordinary and personalized makeup experience. She is a true gem in the industry!”
DENIKA DE LANGE
Lunikhy Game Farm | October. 2022
“Beste Yvette. Ons dag was perfek! Ek is ongelooflik dankbaar vir jou, ek het nie een oomblik gestres oor my grimering nie , ek was so rustig vandat ons begin het, tot aan die einde toe. Sonder jou sou ek nie daardie dag 100% soos ‘n prinses kon voel nie.”
SABRINA SWANEPOEL
The Stone Cellar | September. 2022
“My dearest Yvette. I absolutely LOVED my wedding makeup! You are simply the best – a makeup artist who has become a friend.”
GABRIELA HEMSLEY
Inimitable Wedding Venue | August. 2022
“Beste Yvette… Dankie dat jy my so mooi laat voel het op heirdie groot dag! Jy is net amazing.”
SIMONE RABIE
Meulstroom Lodge | MAART. 2022
“Liewe Yvette - baie dankie vir my beautiful makeup.
Ek was absoluut mal daaroor gewees en het die hele aand so stunning gevoel.“
Clarize Coetzee
Moonshot Cafe | Februarie. 2022
“Beste Yvette - Dankie vir al jou moeite op my spesiale dag. Jy het my regtig SO mooi laat voel en jou talent is 'n regte blessing.
Ek sal nooit genoeg vir jou kan dankie se nie.“
Este de Villiers
KleineRijke | Desember. 2021
“Yvette did my make up for my wedding day and she did a phenomenal job. I absolutely loved her work! She made me look stunning for our special day and the look was natural just I wanted.
She was professional and kind and SO SUPER organized!!! Which is totally my kinda thing!!! She danced with me, cried with me, laughed with me but most important listened to me. She kept me totally calm, cool and collect on the big day and every bride needs that!
Every bride needs an Yvette! Anyone that hires her is in good hands!“
Paige Lowers
Ground | October. 2021
“I was lucky enough to have Yvette and her team doing my hair and makeup for my wedding day. The whole team were extremely professional, accommodating, friendly, on time and just went above and beyond.
Each person in my bridal party had unique hair and makeup that enhanced their own beautiful features. Needless to say, I felt amazing all day and I was so sad to take off my makeup. I still get compliments to this day on how beautiful I looked and you are definitely my go-to for all my hair and makeup up needs. All my love“
Minette van HeerdeN
LACE ON TIMBER | OCtober. 2021
“Kan nie begin om te sê hoe happy ek was met my bridal make-up nie. Yvette het al my make-up drome waar gemaak en oortref met al haar skills. Jy sal nie verkeerd gaan deur jou vertroue in haar hande te plaas nie. Niks is ooit teveel moeite vir haar nie.
Boonop is sy een van die lekkerste mense wat ek ken so jy hoef nie te stres oor “awkward chats” nie.”
Anje Kaber
Minas Art Café | Oktober. 2021
“Eerstens baie dankie vir my, my strooimeisies en my ma’s se grimering en hare met my troue. Dit was regtig stunning en ek het so baie komplimente gekry en ek het so mooi gevoel. Jy het ‘n besonderse talent en ek is so bly ek het jou gekies!
Dankie vir die lekker atmosfeer wat julle geskep het – julle was so professioneel, tog easy going en fun.
Alles wat mooi is vir jou besigheid!“
Tertia van Wyk
Kleinkaap Hotel | Oktober. 2021
“Ek kan vir Yvette van YRMA vir elkeen aanbeveel. Vir iemand wat skaam en verkies om "agter die skerms" te bly, het Yvette my as die mooiste bruid laat voel - vol selfvertroue, natuurlik en die belangrikste vir my soos myself.
Weereens baie dankie Yvette.
Ek wens ek kan elke dag so voel en lyk soos wat jy my laat voel en lyk het.“
Belinda Naude
BELL & BLOSSOM | AUGUSTUS. 2021
“Liefste Yvette!! Ongelooflik baie dankie vir al jou moeite en tyd met my grimering en hare vir ons verlowingsfoto’s asook vir die dag met ons troue. Jy is uitstekend in jou werk en weet presies wat werk en weet presies wat werk by wie.
Ek het na jou toe gekom met foto’s en idees van wat ek wil doen en jy het my verwagtinge oortref.
Duisende dankies!“
Vinita le Corneu
GREENHOUSE CAFÉ | JUNIE. 2021
“Ek kan nie genoeg vir jou en jou span dankie se nie.
Julle was net incredible. From the start of the day, you were organised, on time so friendly and an absolute gem! I cant believe how beautiful you made me look, and not once did I have to touch up my makeup - not even my lipstick.
There were some vendors who were an absolute nightmare to work with, but you just made u for it all by being so incredible. Thank you to Jani for my hair. My bridesmaids also looked like magic! I cannot recommend YRMA enough! Yvette is so warm and kind and actually affordable too! I feel like you undercharged me for the work you did! I rate Yvette 110%!“
MICHAELA KRUGER
Ground | April. 2021
“Yvette is absolutely phenomenal at makeup! I can’t sing her praises enough. In addition to being the most warm, loving and fun to be around person, she made me feel like I looked the best I ever had on my wedding day.
I have happily recommended her to friends and strangers alike and I recommend that you chose her to do your makeup too.
I promise you won’t regret it!“
Ashton Steenekamp
KleineRijke | April. 2021
“Yvette! Baie dankie vir die mooiste natuurlike grimering by my troue vir myself, strooimeisies en ma. Ek was BAIE kieskeurig toe ek op 'n MUA moes besluit, maar ongelooflik bly ek kon jou toe vertrou om presies te doen waarvoor ek gevra het. Die klein grimering touch-up pakkie was ekstra spesiaal gewees alhoewel my grimering basies die hele aand gehou het.
Ek is ook baie bly dat jy my oorreed het om lashes aan te sit vir die aand!“
Mari-Louise Kriek
Kleinkaap Hotel | FEBRUARIE. 2021
“Yvette, Almal het my hare en grimering ge-love op ons troue 28 Nov 2020 by Lace on Timber, baie dankie vir jou pragtige werk. Jy werk so mooi,presies en skoon en jy maak ‘n mens sommer dadelik tuis voel. Dankie vir al jou tips and tricks.
Ek beveel jou beslis aan! #SaaymanBruilof”
Monica Saayman
Lace on Timber | November. 2020
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