Grooming Tips Guys Need For Their Wedding Day

Wedding are SO focused on women but that’s leaving out a huge percent of the population. There’s oodles of information out there focused on the ladies but what about our bros especially the bearded ones? Believe it or not this day is important for them too! They ALSO want to look their best! So <GASP> we’re going to help with some general knowledge both leading up to the wedding care and day of wedding grooming. Let’s start with leading up to the wedding day grooming.

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Neutral Doesn't Equal Natural

Adjectives are relative. Have you ever had a vision in your head but then tried to describe it to someone & what they imagined based on your description is ENTIRELY different? That happens all the time in the beauty industry & is why we LOVE photos for references. One word (like smokey) can mean very different things to 2 different people. One of the most common confusions we see now is natural vs neutral. Do you know the difference?

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Special Deals For You!

Everyone likes a deal! Better yet when it’s professionally recommended you know it’s a worth while option. Over the years our beauty team has had the fortunate pleasure to find brands that jive with our core values + feel like we jive with theirs! Instead of you tracking down an affiliate code here + affiliate code there wouldn’t it be nice to find them all in one convenient place? We thought so too! Here’s that list which we will regularly update to keep relevant.

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Our 5 Favorite DC Hotels To Get Ready In

As wedding hair & makeup pros we’ve seen it all when it comes to getting ready spaces. Today we’re specifically looking at out favorites hotels in Washington DC to get ready in as voted by our wedding hair & makeup team.

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Constructing Your Perfect Wedding Day Beauty Timeline

Keeping all these thing in mind & you’ll be set for a perfect day. Ultimately listen to the guidance of your artist. They are the pro & you hired them for a reason. Don’t try to rush or squeeze & instead the method behind their time. Confused or curious? Ask questions! We’re more than happy to shine a light.

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A Look Behind the Veil : Interview with Alisha of One Blushing Bride

Whether you’re team veil or a bit skeptical you thrilled to hear from veil designer Alisha of One Blushing Bride. Her designs are incredible bringing a whole new meaning to what a veil can look like. She was gracious enough to do an interview with us. Enjoy our read:

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Wedding Recap: Tennessee Rive Valley 5/28-6/11

So as the past few weeks have been so busy & wedding season full force is upon us today that the priority of blogging has slipped our minds a bit would be a wee bit of an understatement but you deserve the deets! That being said it’d would just be SO much to put them all into 1 big post. Instead we’ve decided to split them up by DC/MD/ VA and the Tennessee River Valley. This is theTennessee Rive Valley recap. Read the DMV one HERE.

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Wedding Recap: Washington DC / Virginia / Maryland 5/28-6/11

So as the past few weeks have been so busy & wedding season full force is upon us today that the priority of blogging has slipped our minds a bit would be a wee bit of an understatement but you deserve the deets! That being said it’d would just be SO much to put them all into 1 big post. Instead we’ve decided to split them up by DC/MD/ VA and the Tennessee River Valley. This is the DMV recap.

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AIIR Gathering IV

We truly want everyone to do amazing things. You rise I rise. To say this event & experience is magical is an understatement. We even had more incredible opportunities the next day ….

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Finishing April Strong

Where did April go? Yea, I don’t know either! But we had an amazing last weekend all across our regions & can’t wait to share with you. We are thrilled every weekend but this weekend is a great example of the joy that comes from working with our familiar friend-ors while also working with new faces & learning new things. We’re open for it all & the incredible things that come from these relationships.Let’s go!

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Which Extensions Are Right for YOU?

You determined whether by choice or recommendation that you need or want extensions but there’s so many options ! Are they all created the same? Is one better that others? Or maybe for certain looks? It’s a lot to navigate. Let’s take a look at the various types of extensions & which are better for which circumstances.

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You're a Goddess - Wedding Weekend Recap

What a weekend ! Let’s just say it was filled with fun, sweet people & some pretty hysterical moments. It really brings us so much joy & makes our work not work . This is 1 of the many reasons we love what we do! Every weekend is something new but they are all incredible & all so fun ! If you are individual who loves having a curveball & something different all the time this could truly be the path for you. And if you thrive on bringing joy to others.. it’s a sure fire fit!

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Catch Up!

On April 9th we had 3 weddings! All Alabama weddings too! Scattered across the state helping couples in Huntsville, Birmingham & Tuscaloosa not to mention all our trials & singular events in the DC area. It was busy busy & the upcoming weeks are no different. And what a beautiful blend of wedding & other events to showcase. Did you know we do other events? Well, now you do! Also are you curious about my trip? Well that’s for another post- stay tuned !

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Every Queen Deserves a Crown : Interview with Cayla Couture

You are an absolute queen. Radiant ! Divine ! Wouldn’t you like to lean into that even a little bit more ? Well with Cayla Couture you can ! Imagine a crown beyond the traditional sense. Far more artistic, creative & elevated - like an artist piece. We had the pleasure of interviewing Aileen Fitzpatrick (the woman behind Cayla Couture ) & now we’d like to share that with you.

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Wedding Weekend in Review ( 3/26/22-3/27/22)

Her vibes were “dark Snow White” or “dark princess”… just think if Middle Earth, Disney & a dash of Twilight had a baby. YUP! That’s the vibe. She pulled it off beautifully in her Maggie Sottero dress & I can’t wait to see the images back from Amandalyn Photography. Everything was simply magical.

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Day in the Life: Office Day

So is our “office day” what you expected? Each day is a bit different & we love that but perhaps this gives a bit of a peak behind the curtain as to what it takes to make this company thrive.

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