Our Story

Built on artistry.
Carried by the team.

The Beginning

It started with one artist and a lot of nerve.

Eight years ago, founder Klaudia Donovan started from nothing but a portfolio and the drive to build something better for her family. She reached out to strangers, worked out of borrowed spaces, and put artistry first — long before there was a name for what she was building.

That same instinct still drives the business today: strong artistry, recognizable branding, and an unwavering belief that glam is worth doing properly. There's no storefront to point to — the atelier is us, the team, wherever your event happens to be.

Klaudia Donovan, Glam Atelier founder
The Glam Atelier team
Today

An entire team, one standard.

Glam Atelier may have started as one artist — but it isn't anymore. Today it's a full team of licensed, experienced hair stylists and makeup artists who bring the same filter-inspired, statement-making glam to every booking, whether Klaudia is in the room or not.

We prioritize referral bookings — from past clients and the vendors we work alongside — but anyone is welcome to inquire. Every relationship starts with a vision call, so we can make sure we're aligned before your date is locked in.

8+
Years in Business
1000+
Weddings Styled
15+
Countries Traveled
6+
National Publications
Recognition

Trusted & Award-Winning

WeddingWire

Best of Weddings, Multiple Years

Recognized among the top-rated wedding beauty vendors nationwide.

The Knot

Couples' Favorite

Voted a favorite by real couples for hair and makeup artistry.

Loverly

Best Hair & Makeup, Multiple Years

Named a top wedding beauty team year after year.

Modern Luxury

Best Of, Multiple Years

Named a top luxury beauty provider for Chicago weddings.

Chicago Style Weddings

Featured Vendor

Featured among Chicago's top wedding beauty teams.

As Seen In

Press & Editorial

Vogue, Brides, People, E!, Vanity Fair, and Carats & Cake.

Referral-First Bridal Booking

Let's see if we're the right fit.

We start every relationship with a vision call — anyone is welcome to inquire.

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