Originally I'd thought about doing my wedding hair...

Originally I'd thought about doing my wedding hair and makeup myself. I was internally grumbling at the thought of spending budget on something I thought I could do myself. I am sooooo glad that I left it to the pros! It ended up being 100% worth it. I received so many positive comments about my makeup and hair. My eyelashes were secure the entire night. I was really impressed that the coverage also lasted throughout the night, and that I had minimal shine despite getting super sweaty from dancing at the reception :)

I did decide to do a hair/makeup trial. I initially thought about skipping to save time and money, but I'm really glad I did it. During the trial, Alyssa and I were able to discuss my look preferences and experiment with different colors and styles. The day of the wedding, there was no time for any experimentation. At some point, I decided to add on hair and makeup for my bridal party/MOB/MOG and am also really glad I did. It ended up being an indulgent treat for them. They also LOVED the full size lip color they received as a gift! (I'd thought no one would care about this, I was wrong). Alyssa is serious, professional, and an artist at her craft.

Katie was my hair magician, and was able to give me the perfect hairstyle to complement my dress! During the trial, we experimented with a few styles and she gave me a great tip to consider adding in a hairpiece. The hairpiece I founded was a game-changer in terms of creating pop and additional dimension to the overall look.

To Alyssa, Katie and Melissa, thank you! I am so thankful we worked with such a talented and professional crew!