Our Story

Our Story

A decade of beautiful brides

Ziel Bridal is a world-class bridal beauty company, built on one simple belief: every bride deserves to look and feel like the most beautiful version of herself on her wedding day.

Each hairstylist and makeup artist on our team is handpicked by our founder, Kayla VanderZiel, chosen not only for their years of experience and training, but for their warmth and care. Ziel Bridal personally connects with every bride who books, pairing her with the artist best suited to her style, vision, and personality.

Every look we create is fully customized and never one-size-fits-all. We pride ourselves on being

great listeners first, artists second.

We are more than a beauty team. We're here to create a meaningful connection through our work, one that makes your wedding morning something you'll love living in and remember for a lifetime.

Minneapolis wedding hair and makeup by Ziel Bridal
Bridal hair and makeup by Ziel Bridal
Kayla VanderZiel, founder of Ziel Bridal

Kayla VanderZiel, Founder

Meet the Founder

How it started

My passion for beauty started young. I've been a hairstylist since 2009, and within four years I was named Director of Education at my first salon. I've never stopped growing my craft, training in advanced techniques across New York, Texas, and California under some of the beauty industry's most respected names. My work has earned national recognition and publication.

Trained with
  • Aveda
  • Ulyana Aster
  • elstile
  • Davines

But my drive goes beyond artistry. I believe every woman deserves to be lifted up by other women, and it's this belief that shaped Ziel Bridal. Throughout my life, I noticed a pattern: women spend their lives caring for everyone around them.

So I built a business with one goal, to finally take care of the bride.

A wedding day, I believe, should feel relaxing, empowering, pampering, and luxurious, from the very first appointment.

That same philosophy shapes the Ziel Bridal team. In an industry known for competition, I built something different: a small, intentional team where support and collaboration come first, chosen not just for talent but for kindness and heart. It's a team that feels like family, working toward one shared goal, giving every bride the best experience of her life.

With love,Kayla VanderZiel

Our Story in Numbers

Built on artistry.Backed by experience.

For a decade, we've dedicated ourselves to one craft: making brides feel like the most beautiful version of themselves. What started as a single artist's passion has grown into a trusted team, built one wedding morning at a time.

  • 10Years in business
  • 18Professional artists
  • 900+Brides beautified
  • 14Industry awards

Our Team

Meet the artists

Every Ziel Bridal artist is hand selected for their talent, professionalism, and ability to bring a bride's vision to life. Want to see an artist's portfolio before your trial? Just ask your coordinator and we will happily send it over.

Joy, Beauty Coordinator at Ziel Bridal

Your Beauty Coordinator

Joy

Joy is the first person you'll talk to. She connects with every bride who books and pairs her with the artists best suited to her style, vision, and personality, so your wedding morning is in the right hands from the very beginning.

  • Emily, hair and makeup artist at Ziel Bridal

    Emily

    Hair & Makeup

  • Aleah, makeup artist at Ziel Bridal

    Aleah

    Makeup

  • Hailey, hair artist at Ziel Bridal

    Hailey

    Hair

  • Lauren, makeup artist at Ziel Bridal

    Lauren

    Makeup

  • Katerina, hair and makeup artist at Ziel Bridal

    Katerina

    Hair & Makeup

  • Lexi

    Makeup

  • Kalliann, makeup artist at Ziel Bridal

    Kalliann

    Makeup

  • Violetta, makeup artist at Ziel Bridal

    Violetta

    Makeup

  • Lainey, makeup artist at Ziel Bridal

    Lainey

    Makeup

  • Gunnar, makeup artist at Ziel Bridal

    Gunnar

    Makeup

  • Sophia, hair artist at Ziel Bridal

    Sophia

    Hair

  • Mariah, hair artist at Ziel Bridal

    Mariah

    Hair

  • Devree, hair artist at Ziel Bridal

    Devree

    Hair

  • Anastasia, hair and makeup artist at Ziel Bridal

    Anastasia

    Hair & Makeup

  • Angie, hair artist at Ziel Bridal

    Angie

    Hair

  • Irina, hair and makeup artist at Ziel Bridal

    Irina

    Hair & Makeup

  • Marianna

    Makeup

Let's Connect

Reach out. I'd love to connect and hear about your wedding day next.

With love,Kayla
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