How to choose your wedding day makeup & hair style

 

What to consider when choosing a bridal hairstyle and makeup look

           Every bride wants to look her most beautiful self on her wedding day.  Most brides hire a professional make-up artist and hairstylist to achieve this timeless look.  Here are some things to consider when planning and picking your wedding day styles.   

• Hair length and texture – certain hairstyles work best on longer hair, fine hair or hair that holds curl extremely well, while others are best for thick or textured hair. Your stylist can help determine if the style you’re considering is realistic for your hair type.
• Dancing – do you plan to dance the night away and get crazy on the dance floor? You’ll want a hairstyle that can withstand those moves!
• The weather – are you having an outdoor ceremony with potential for wind or humidity? Keep that in mind when thinking about your bridal look.
• Your dress – your hair and makeup look should not only compliment your natural beauty, but the style of your gown, as well! Whether you’re going for boho, glam or classic, you’ll want to have a cohesive aesthetic.
• What will your number of attendants be and who will be getting which services done? Don’t forget moms, grandmas, junior bridesmaids, house party attendants and flower girls.  Will you be paying for your girls hair and make-up?
• Will you’ll want your bridesmaids to have half-up/down hairstyles or an updo? Updos often take longer and that time needs to be accounted for. some brides prefer their bridesmaids to have a uniform look when it comes to hair and makeup, others aren’t picky – either way is fine, you’ll just need to decide before it’s time to finalize hair and makeup plans and costs.
• What time your ceremony will start and what time photos need to start? Your hair and makeup artists will need to know what time they’ll need to be finished by in order to calculate their start time and if any mid-day touch-ups are needed and included in the price.
• If you don’t have access to your venue until a certain time and hair and makeup will need to start before then, you’ll need to have another location in mind for getting ready. A hotel is a common, convenient option – consider a home rental, too! They often offer much more space to move around natural window light than hotels, which also makes for beautiful photos!

You need to be able to trust your stylist(s) and ask for their advice when it comes to styles, color palettes and more so make sure you like their style, personality, how organized they are and transparent with their costs when shopping around. They’re the experts, and can offer insight you may not have considered!  Have fun and enjoy the pampering this is your big day, enjoy it. 

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Fall 2022 Wedding Dress Trends

 According to Brides.com there are 10 wedding dress trends for this fall to watch out for.  According to the article on their website updated on 7/18/22, "From gowns with voluminous ruffles to looks with sexy cutouts, there were an array of dresses that captured our attention. What's more, the designers didn't play it safe this season, opting for dresses with colorful hues, while also experimenting with different sleeve silhouettes. The Fall 2022 lines truly exemplified the versatility of bridal fashion, and proved that no matter your bridal style, there's a look you'll love when it comes time to say "I do."

Let's take a look. 

1.  Bridal Suits & Separates- Designers like Katharine Polk, fully embraced the trend, incorporating their signature style and design motifs into constructing this new, but timeless, bridal fashion moment. This lace suit is beautiful from the designers Houghton Season 1 collection. 

2.  Sexy Cutouts- Cutouts are still all the trend for 2022 and a trend we continuously saw throughout Bridal Fashion Week. Designers dared to be bold and used this design element to turn traditional gowns into modern masterpieces. Brands like PatBO, and Scorcesa truly embodied this sexy silhouette with both tasteful and contemporary pieces.  This dress is stunning by PatBO and all eyes would surely be on the bride in this dress.

3.  Colorful Hues- Color is having a moment in the bridal world.  Designers like Andrew Kwon, Francesca Avila, and Watters fully understand this appeal by creating looks that break tradition, embrace individuality, and push the boundaries within bridalwear, all with such beautiful feminine colors.  Here we have Blush by Francesca Avila.

4.  Square Necklines- A dress's neckline is one of the most important components to an ensemble, though oftentimes, brides don't take notice of this when choosing their dress. Thankfully, this season's collections brought the attention back to this design detail. While sweetheart necklines are classic, square necklines made a huge debut down the runways. Gowns from Dana Harel, Halfpenny London, and Theia all featured square necklines, perfect for a bride with modern tastes.  Here we have Theia, simple, lovely, modern elegance.

5.  High-low Hemlines- High-low hemlines are back again. Midi and mini hemlines have been making their way down the runway these past few seasons, but what took center stage for Fall 2022 were high-low silhouettes.  Marchesa Notte, Anne Barge, and Kim Kassas Couture are only but a few bridal brands that created gowns with this style.  I personally love this design by Marchesa Notte.

6.  Voluminous Ruffles- Ruffles were all over the Fall 2022 collections. From full voluminous skirts to ruffled hemlines and tiered tulle, this cascading style is essential for those who want to feel like the belle of their ball. Designers, Marchesa, Odylyne the Ceremony, and Amsale are our favorites who embraced the love of ruffles.  This Odylyne the Ceremony is stunning and romantic with it's lines and flow, any bride would feel amazing in this gown.

7.  High Neck and Halter Necklines-  Halter/high necklines add a classic touch to any dress, but can also provide extra coverage for those who'd prefer a more modest look. Eisen-Stein, Yolancris, and Ines Di Santo beautifully show the versatility of this trend, creating romantic and modern takes pairing the high neckline with cutouts or high daring slits.  Here we have Ines Di Santo gorgeous high neck dress with keyhole and statement shoulders.

8.  Balloon "Puff" Sleeves- A major trend last season, Regency-era "puff" sleeves continue to reign the runway in bridal fashion. For the bride in love with  Bridgeton-inspired dresses, look into the collections by Reem Acra, Verdin, and Galia Lahav Couture embrace the romanticism of the time period with a modern touch.  Simply stunning design by Galia Lahav Couture.

9. Belle Sleeves- Taking inspiration from the 1970s belle sleeves are now back as a top trend today in long, and short sleeves. Take a look at the collections from WONA Concept, Peter Langner, and Rosa Clara to find this modern take.  I am partial to these whimsical and romantic gown by WONA Concept.

10. Corset Body- While most of us women love a good corseted look that accentuates a woman's curves, designers like Nadia Manjarrez Studio Bridal, Ines by Ines Di Santo, and Kosibah Fall 2022 dresses show us why corset bodices will continue to thrive with their classic and innovative designs.

I was surprised not to find capes on this list as I have noticed a lot more caped gowns on fashion forward women this year.  Enjoy the full array of amazing dresses as you search for the wedding dress of your dreams. 💖