Skeleton Bride & Groom (Mary & Kyle)

Halloween Wedding Reception • Pittsburgh, PA

For Mary and Kyle’s Halloween wedding reception, I created a pair of cinematic, editorial-style skeleton transformations that balanced spooky, romantic, and high-fashion alternative bridal energy. Their vision was bold: dead, detailed, black-and-white skeletons with texture, depth, and a matching aesthetic — a true modern alternative couple choosing art over tradition.

I traveled on-site to get them ready, starting with Kyle’s full-head skeleton design, created with crisp bone structure, dimensional shading, and textured detailing that read beautifully both in person and in photos. His transformation took about 30–45 minutes, and the design remained sharp through dancing, heat, and a full night inside a packed reception. (Let’s just say… the makeup wasn’t the only thing dead by midnight.)

Mary’s transformation was a full editorial moment — face, neck, chest, arms, and back, designed to mirror Kyle’s look while staying elevated and bridal. Her application, completed in 45–60 minutes, featured striking bone contouring, layered texture, and clean black-and-white contrast using EBA Performance Makeup and ProAiir hybrid formulas for maximum durability.

Throughout the entire reception, their makeup held up flawlessly — through photos, hugs, dancing, heat, champagne, and all the beautiful chaos of a Halloween celebration.

This project showcases my ability to create:

  • High-end editorial skeleton designs

  • Matching couple looks for weddings & events

  • Durable, full-body airbrush makeup built to last all night

  • Modern alternative bridal artistry

  • On-site wedding day transformations

For creative couples, themed weddings, Halloween receptions, and alternative bridal portraits, this transformation is a beautiful example of how artistic vision and professional makeup execution can turn a wedding into an unforgettable immersive experience.

Mary & Kyle – Cinematic Skeleton Bride & Groom Together, Mary and Kyle create a fully unified, black-and-white editorial skeleton aesthetic. Their matching airbrushed bone structure, textured shading, and clean contrast were designed to photograph be
The Skeleton Couple – Alternative Wedding Portrait Mary and Kyle’s finished skeleton transformations showcase a cohesive, stylized interpretation of “Til Death” wedding imagery. With Mary’s full upper-body detailing and Kyle’s full-head design, their
Bride – Final Look Mary – Editorial Skeleton Bride Transformation Mary’s final look features a full black-and-white skeleton design across her face, neck, chest, back, and arms, airbrushed with layered texture and dimensional bone detailing. Designed
Groom – Final Look Kyle – Full-Head Skeleton Groom Design Kyle’s transformation showcases crisp bone structure, bold contrast, and full-head detailing airbrushed for maximum impact. His editorial skeleton design matched Mary’s aesthetic while remaini
Til Death, But Make It Editorial Mary and Kyle’s matching skeleton transformations come to life under the glow of the neon “Til Death” sign. Their cohesive black-and-white airbrush designs—textured, durable, and fully aligned—create a striking modern
Detailing & Dimension Adding texture, shading, and crisp line work to bring Kyle’s undead character to life. Even in-progress, the depth and sculpting show how airbrush artistry creates a cinematic finish built for all-night wear.
Airbrush in Progress Mary’s skeletal bridal look begins with layered shading and structured bone contouring across the face, chest, and shoulders. This step builds the dimensional base for her final, fully textured editorial transformation.
Building the Structure Early stages of Kyle’s transformation, mapping out bone structure and depth with EBA and ProAiir hybrid paints. This layer establishes the foundation for his dimensional, editorial skeleton look.
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