Wedding Sneak Peek: Nicki T. May 25, 2012

Friday I had the pleasure of going on location to Hotel 1000 in downtown Seattle. I was there to prepare hair and makeup for Nicki T's wedding, and I can honestly say it is in my top 10 favorite's. For he past few months the bride and I have been e-mailing back and forth about all of her wedding day beauty needs, and it wasn't until 2 days ago that we finally got the chance to meet. Like many of my brides, Nicki lives out of state and has been planning her wedding long distance.

2 days before the actual wedding we met for a spray tan appointment, then the day before her actual wedding we did her hair and makeup trial. During the trial we had a chance to talk and really get to know one another, she is the kind of client that makes me love what I do and want to keep on doing it. At one point she asked me " how did I get so lucky to end up with a hair and makeup person like you," it not only made me feel very flattered, but I am pretty sure she noticed my eyes welling up with tears.

For me, sharing a special moment with a client during such a special time in their life, it is what makes my job awesome.

Wedding: Karly K. Married April 14, 2012

Makeup Artist: Megan B.

Hairstylist: Brittany S.

Photographer: Jenny gg

Venue: Broadmore Golf Club

Dress: Princess Bridal

Wedding: Claudia G. Married May 30, 2012

On the day of her wedding we met on location in downtown Seattle. For Claudia's bridal hairstyle she chose to wear it half up half down. I created a lot of volume and texture in the front to keep things soft after pulling the top half of her hair strait back. I used a soft sort of wavy mermaid curl to match her wedding dress and overall look.

For claudia's makeup she wanted something dramatic and formal but not too heavy or cold. We did a medium coverage airbrush foundation, strong warm brows and a honey crisp color on the cheeks. For the eyes I used deep browns and purples to brighten the green in her natural eye color. I stayed very light on the inner and used a stark black liner to tie everything together. The final touches to Claudia's bridal look were the false individual lashes I applied and her soft coral pink lip color.

Claudia was such a great bride and I enjoyed working with her so much that when it came time to say goodbye, I just couldn't do it. Fortunately for me though, she reached out to offer her fitness training services and I took her up on the offer. As a side note, Claudia has an amazing body that she works hard to keep in shape and she is a really amazing trainer. I hate working out in the gym and so she customized me an at home routine that fit within my time, budget, and space constraints. I can't say enough good things about Claudia as a person and as a personal trainer. Please let me know if you are interested in her service, I would be thrilled to pass her information along. 

Hairstylist: Megan B

Makeup artist: Megan B

Venue: The Skansonia

Photographer: Flashing Lights Photography

Brides dress: Davids Bridal

Before and after photos

Now that the 2012 bridal season is in full swing, I have been spending most of my free time at the OffWhite Beauty Boutique doing hair and makeup trials. The hair and makeup trial is a great opportunity for me to spend 1 on 1 time with the client getting to know them and listening to all the details of there upcoming wedding.

As some of you may know, I religiously collect before and after photos of every person I work with, and I do this for a few different reasons. First off I like the client to be able to see the progression of what we have created during their makeup application. Secondly, I believe it is important for any makeup artist to document their work so that future clients can use the photos as a reference point when deciding what they want for their wedding day makeup. Lastly, I love nothing more than a photo that makes people "WOW" at how much of a difference a little bit of makeup can make on a woman appearance. 

I have always believed that every woman is naturally beautiful, sometimes in ways that are not always obvious, but makeup is an accessory and should be used to highlight that which others do not easily notice. 

Please enjoy these awesome before and after shots, and thanks you very much to the ladies who let me showcase their beautiful face!

Wedding: Annie L. Married September 24, 2011

On Annie's wedding day, Nicole and Amber traveled on location to the Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland for a morning filled with lot's of makeup and hairstyling. Annie wanted her wedding hair and makeup to match her personal style. Her hair was styled half up-hald down with loose wavy curls and a soft sweaping bang. 

For Annie's makeup, Nicole applied a light layer of airbrush foundation, and kept her cheeks a neutral peach color. On the eyes, Nicole used raisin brown in the crease, a soft taupe on the middle of the lid, and a white gold on the inner eye. The look was completed with a smokey black liner, false individual eyelashes, and a nude coral lip. 

Please enjoy these great shots from Jennifer Tai Photography!

 

Hair stylest: Amber B and Nicole G

Makeup artist: Nicole G

Photographer: Jennifer Tai Photography

Venue: Woodmark Hotel

Wedding: Ashley V. Married July 23, 2011

Ashley's wedding took place on location at Newcastle Golf and Country Club, and honestly that whole afternoon was one of the most beautiful days all summer long.

For Ashley's wedding makeup, she wanted something more than her everyday look, but it was also important to her and her fiancé Ryan that she still look like herself. On a dad to day basis Ashley doesn't wear much makeup, so for her wedding day we started with a light layer of airbrush foundation, just to even out the skin tone. For her eyes and cheeks we stayed very neutral and bronzy. The thin black eyeliner and false eyelash were the main focal point of Ashley's overall look. Finally, I tied it all together with a soft nude/pink lipstick. 

As a personal friend of both Ashley and Ryan's, I can tell you that the wedding was so much fun, the food was great, the views were breathtaking, and I am so happy to have been a part of their special day. Thanks you Jen Repp for sharing these images!

Makeup Artists: Megan Bingham, Angela Everling, Michelle Mai

Photographer: Jenn Repp Photography

Venue: Newcastle Golf Club

Wedding: Allison T. Married April 28, 2012

On the day of Allison's wedding, Amber and myself traveled on location to the beautiful Alexis hotel in Seattle, for a morning of bridal beautification. All the ladies in Allison's bridal party were really funny and it was so relaxing working with them all. Each bridesmaid choose a different hairstyles, ranging from low side messy buns, to large Audrey Hepburn style bun on the top of the head, and an array of different braids. Each girl had their own style and Allison's let them show it off. 

For Allison's wedding day hair and makeup, she chose a hairstyle that was all up. She wanted something formal enough to match her dress, but casual enough to match her style. For her makeup, she wanted flawless skin, light evening eye makeup, warm peachy lips, and big bold eyelashes. 

Not only was Allison one of he sweetest and most accommodating brides ever, but she chose some great vendors that we LOVE working with. Of course the amazing and very talented Jenny gg is responsible for the photographs below. Allison's officiant AnnMarie Juhlian is a total RockStar, and 

The Lake Union Cafe is just simply one of the most beautiful and iconic places to get married in Seattle. 

This is the kind of stuff we live for!

Makeup Artist: Megan Bingham

Hairstylist: Megan Bingham and Amber Boyer

Photographer: Jenny gg 

Getting ready location: Alexis Hotel

Venue: Lake Union Cafe

Officiant: Annmarie Juhlian

Dress: Pearls and Lace