Nadiia Monchak

A Vevey Makeup Artist for Lake Geneva Weddings

Nadiia Monchak is a professional makeup artist with a studio at Rue Gutenberg 18 in 1800 Vevey. Her page introduces her as based in Vevey and working in Lausanne, Montreux, Morges, Rolle, Nyon, Yverdon and Geneva, and she specializes in natural and evening makeup for weddings, events and photo shoots. The same page carries its price list in English, French and German, with the bridal makeup price, the trial and the add-on hair service all stated, which makes the essentials readable for a couple planning from abroad.

Her stated goal is to enhance natural beauty while making the client feel confident and elegant. The page puts it in a pull quote: « Mon objectif n'est pas de vous changer, mais de vous aider à vous sentir au meilleur de vous-même. » (my goal is not to change you, but to help you feel your best).

Her Approach

The about section describes her as a makeup artist based in Vaud and Geneva, drawn to natural and elegant looks. Makeup, in her words, is not meant to change who someone is but to bring out their natural beauty and individuality, using modern techniques and trends for authentic, timeless and refined results. She works closely with photographers and creative agencies, and says she makes sure each look works in person and also comes out well on camera. For a wedding, where the makeup has to survive a long day and a photographer's lighting, that focus on how the face reads in photos is the practical point. The page also links to an interview with her and shows a "Derrière les scènes" (behind the scenes) section with videos.

Services and Prices

The price list on the makeup page reads:

• Bridal makeup: from CHF 300, with the trial makeup included
• Evening and event makeup: from CHF 150
• Natural makeup: from CHF 100
• Light hairstyling: from CHF 90, available as an add-on

The page adds that the final price depends on the location and individual requirements. The FAQ confirms that light hairstyling can be booked in the same session as the makeup, so a bride who wants a simple, soft hairstyle can have both done by one person. For an elaborate updo, "light" is the word to note, and a bride should describe the style she wants when asking for a quote.

With the trial included in the bridal price, a bride knows the starting cost of her own makeup before writing. The natural and event makeup prices give a guide for mothers, sisters and bridesmaids, although there is no bridal-party package.

Where She Works and Where the Trial Happens

The FAQ answers the travel question: she travels in the cantons of Vaud and Geneva, notably to Vevey, Montreux, Morges, Rolle, Nyon and Yverdon-les-Bains. A further section headed "Maquilleuse Suisse" goes wider. It says she offers makeup services throughout Switzerland, works with local clients and international couples, notes that many choose Switzerland as a wedding destination, and says she travels "du lac Léman aux Alpes suisses" (from Lake Geneva to the Swiss Alps).

Short paragraphs for each town describe her work there. In Geneva she mentions working with local clients and the international community, from luxury weddings to diplomatic events. In Montreux she writes that she especially likes weddings and events by the lake and mentions destination weddings. In Rolle and Nyon she refers to lakeside ceremonies.

The Vevey section explains that the studio is where she receives clients for wedding trials, portraits and everyday styling sessions, while she often travels around Vevey for weddings, private events and photo shoots. For a bride living abroad, the trial therefore means a visit to Vevey before the wedding.

Booking and Lead Time

The FAQ recommends booking bridal makeup at least 3 to 6 months ahead ("au moins 3 à 6 mois à l'avance") to be sure of the wedding date. Contact is by email at nadiia@monchak.ch, by phone at +41 79 525 63 22, or by WhatsApp message, and the page invites clients to send details of their event or photo session. The makeup page also has a button to book a makeup session.

On products, the FAQ says she uses only professional, sustainable products that have been tested to look flawless in person and on screen. Brands are not named.

Self-Makeup Lessons

Nadiia also teaches individual self-makeup courses. The page describes them as built for real life: understanding one's face, choosing the right textures, and applying makeup with confidence using a minimum of products, from skin preparation to an even complexion and a soft, natural finish. They are aimed at women of all ages and are given one-to-one, in the Vevey studio or at the client's home. No price for the lessons appears on the page. A bride who wants to manage her own touch-ups on a long day, or to look after her makeup for the days around the wedding, could book one.

Related Business at the Same Address

The root of the same website, monchak.ch, is the portrait and business photography site of Yaroslav Monchak, a Canon Ambassador, with the same Rue Gutenberg 18 address in Vevey and a link to the makeup page. That site covers corporate and personal portraits rather than weddings. The makeup service described here is Nadiia's.

What the Page Leaves Open

• Language: the price list is in English, French and German and she mentions international couples, but the page does not say which languages she speaks.
• Travel costs: the price depends on location, and no travel rate is published.
• Hair: only light hairstyling is offered; more complex styles are not described.
• Bridal party: no group rate.
• Deposit and cancellation terms: not stated.

Who It Suits

Nadiia Monchak suits a bride marrying around Lake Geneva, from Geneva to Montreux, who wants natural, photogenic makeup and a trial included in a published starting price. The optional light hairstyling covers a bride who wants a simple style without a second supplier. Brides marrying further afield in Switzerland can ask about travel, since she says she works across the country. The caveats are the trial in Vevey, the lead time of three to six months she recommends, and the absence of published travel costs.