The Team

Hillary Fay

Owner & Lead Makeup Artist

So glad you're here! I am the owner and lead makeup artist for Hillary Fay Studios. My primary focus (and true love) is bridal work. My goal on your wedding day is to create a fun, relaxed, organized, and stress-free environment, all while still providing a luxury experience for you. I take pride in customizing each look so that you feel confident, comfortable, and beautiful. Skin prep to setting spray, I use some of the best professional products on the market. I hold my team to the highest standards so that you feel confident even if I'm not personally at your wedding!

I frequently work with destination couples, so if you have chosen Vermont or Florida as your wedding location, I'm happy to help make the booking process smooth, even from states away! As a bride-to-be myself, I understand the in's and outs of weddings & planning.

Fun Facts:
- I am a snowbird! My fiancé and I spend May- early November in Vermont (for wedding season!), and mid November-April in Fort Myers, FL
- I have two dogs & two cats, plus two retired show horses who reside at my parents farm in Northern Vermont
- I lived on Kodiak Island, Alaska, right after college training horses
- Ways to my heart: Pinot Grigio, Hazelnut iced coffee, dogs, cats, really any animal, hugs 

Nicole Walker

Hair Stylist

Nicole joined Hillary Fay Studios as a licensed cosmetologist in 2020 specializing in all thing's bridal hair! Along with weddings, Nicole can offer styling for photo shoots, commercials, and head shots as well.

Nicole has experience working both in high end salons and on-location for styling & weddings. Her 12+ years of experience and professionalism truly shine! Looking for that soft, romantic half-up style? She's your girl!

Fun Facts:
- Nicole is also a mountain bike and ski coach! She has the best of both worlds with the beauty industry & the adrenaline of the mountains
- She is a Mass native 
- Nicole and her boyfriend drove cross country in their truck to spend a winter in Malibu, CA
- Ways to Nicole's heart: house plants, dogs, and a good mountain!

Ashley Moran

Hair Stylist

Ashley is a freelance hair stylist based out of South Burlington, Vermont. She has been in the hair and wedding industry for over 15 years & excels with large bridal parties, all hair types, and romantic up-dos!

Ashley joined Hillary Fay Studios in 2020 and is available for all of the 2024 season and beyond. Whether you want a modern up-do, or Hollywood waves, Ashley has the right tools to make your vision come to life. Working during the week in her own salon, Ashley is able to keep up to date with all new trends and styles.

Fun Facts:
- Ashley has two kiddos who both excel in figure skating and soccer (hot soccer mom status!)
- Ashley is an avid skier during the winter months
- Hillary & Ashley randomly met at a wedding, started talking business & became a team!
- Ways to Ashley's heart: red wine, Frenchie dogs, Starbucks cold brew & fresh powder for skiing

Makayla Gonyea 

Licensed Esthetician & Makeup Artist

Makayla recently graduated from esthetician school here in Vermont. Her love for skincare and the beauty industry drives her skills in facials, lash lifts/ tins, lash extensions, brow lamination/ shaping, as well as makeup artistry. 

Makayla is currently booking facials & lash services if it's something you're considering for your big day!

Fun Facts:
- Makayla started her own Esthetician business at just 24 years old
- She has a puppy, kitten & little kiddo!
- Ways to Makayla's heart: Starbucks, Holiday décor, skincare items, and puppies!

Kate Taylor

Makeup Artist

Kate has been a freelance MUA in Vermont for the past 5 years. She loves creating naturally elevated, romantic & classic bridal looks. Kate joined Hillary Fay studios in early 2023 & will be available for the 2024 season and beyond!

During the week, Kate is a pediatric consultant & mother of two. She loves that weddings allow to show her artistic & creative side, which started with a concentration in oil painting. Kate has also worked for local VT brands in commercial shoots. Along with weddings, Kate can offer makeup tutorial sessions, photo shoots, commercial shoots, and head shots. 

Fun Facts:
- Kate loves to express herself in many mediums, including makeup artistry, but also face painting, watercolor, and oil painting
- Kate is a 9th generation Vermonter
- Kate and her husband love to snowboard; Stowe Mountain is their favorite!
- Ways to Kate's heart: house plants, rainbows, kittens, and water- the ocean, a lake, a stream, or anything!

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The Studio

When you come in for your bridal trial, makeup lesson, or appointment, you get to step into our lavish studio that has all the cozy comforts, and modern luxuries of the perfect makeup & hair space. Just minutes from 1-89, this convenient spot is located in the heart of downtown Richmond, VT.

Studio address: 191 E. Main Street, Richmond, VT, Suite 204

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