bridal hair with braid and loose waves

This is one of my top weddings for 2011! I met the bride, Kristen, when she was a bridesmaid in her to-be sister in-law's wedding in 2010. I love doing hair for blonde because their hair has such great texture. For her role as a bridesmaid, I gave Kristen an up-do with a braid. When it came time for her own wedding a year later, she told me everyone raved about her hair then. I was her favorite hair style! It was an easy decision to add a similar braid to her bridal hair style. Looks amazing, right?!

                                                                                                                                                                             

photo with a vintage look

There is Christina, the earlier bride, 2nd to the bride's left below! Such a beauty. Kristen's bridesmaids were family and friends. All equally fun, beautiful, and their varying looks gave me, Samantha and Kate opportunities to try different makeup and hair styles.

beauty makeup: bridal makeup & her bridesmaids' unique styles

rustic wedding, romantic dress, long hair

ceremony picture at Ojai Valley Inn

Kristen is a girl with STYLE! As you can see from her exquisite gown, and flowers, she has impeccable taste. It's no surprise that she hired Beverly Hills celebrity event designer, Mindy Weiss. Mindy is one of the top event planners and lifestyle experts in the country. I had the opportunity to hang with her that day and I can tell you she is supremely sweet and funny! Very down to earth and committed to her twitter fans! On Mindy's blog, you can see more pictures by the elegant & talented Joy Marie.

Mindy Weiss event design at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

beautiful bride and look at that hair!

Labels: beauty makeup, Bridal Hair with braid, bridal makeup, cool wedding photography, Joy Marie Photo, long hair, loose waves, Mindy Weiss, Ojai Valley Inn, vintage, wavy hair, Wedding Hair, wedding makeup

When I met Ashley, I knew I was lucky: this girl is incredibly sweet, charming, and GORGEOUS! A natural redhead you are wondering? - Yes, and she's never colored her hair.
Ashley was referred to me by her coordinator and close friend of mine, Gianna Provenzano of GP Events.
We got to talking and turns out here photographer is the uber-talented + friend of mine, too, Kerry Cocoran at David Michael Photography AND we have several mutual friends from the La Canada/ Flintridge area. Wow, too good to be true!


Ok, back to this natural beauty! So as you can see, she wanted a soft, natural makeup, rosy cheeks and lots of lashes to make her green eyes stand out.

The beginning! The bride in her dressing room at home. (I LUV this mirror!)

LOTS of curling + spraying happening here!

Look at these gorgeous bridesmaids + flower girl! My team did great!

I blended a waterproof brow pencil by Styli-Style to create a soft look

my snapshot of Kasia - my favorite Polish girl - making an awesome up-do. Below, the cutest bridal party! Hair & makeup done by my incredible team: Kasia, Maureen, & Kate.

Kate at work! The newest member of my artists

All these girls had the best skin! Just flawless!

She's almost done and very excited!

Jane Iredale Powder evens the complexion, but doesn't mask her freckles

That is ALL her hair! Can you believe it? Tip: For the same loose waves, use a 1.25" ceramic iron + heat styling spray

The girls are ready to go + give Kerry their best smiles

She's ready!

Labels: beauty makeup, bridal makeup, David Michael Photography, GP Events, Jane Iredale, long hair, loose waves, natural makeup, redhead

Katie wanted a fresh, luminous and natural bridal look for her wedding day this past August. Mariah Nicole did her beauty makeup was done using pinks and corals on the eyes, cheeks and lips. I curled her beautiful long blond hair with lots of Paul Mitchell Hair Spray-- my favorite is Paul Mitchell Express Style in Medium Hold. It has the juiciest scent that isn't too strong. The wedding was at the Westin in Pasadena, photos by Memories by Michael.

Labels: beauty makeup, Mariah Nicole, memories by michael, natural bride, Westin Pasadena