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Expert Tips: Finding the Right Make-up Artist
There is nothing like having your own personal hair and make-up team (just ask our cover model finalists!), and for your wedding day, we think it’s one of the essentials so that you can picture perfect.
We recently asked hair and make-up pro Raquel Siders from Image Provocateur and VIP-Cat Make-up Academy (she was on the hair and make-up team for this issue’s Real Weddings Magazine cover model winner Kimmi — pictures featured here),to offer up some advice on finding the right make-up artist for your big day! Here’s her advice:
“If you are planning on hiring a professional make-up artist on your wedding day, find an artist you are comfortable with, one who listens to your needs and one who offers constructive advice. Look at portfolios if available and do a trial run so you can see how you will look on your wedding day.
At the time of the trial run try and have your hair done in the way you’ll be wearing it on your wedding day as different hairstyles influence the way your make-up should be done.
When you decide on the lipstick, lip pencil and perhaps gloss and powder you will be wearing the day of your wedding, ask the make-up artist if it is possible to purchase those particular products for the day of your wedding as touch ups in those particular areas will be required.
If you have a particular color you want to wear on your lips, bring it to the trial run and see if it works with the overall look.
Some make-up artists will ask the bride and the bridal party to bring their own mascara. This is for sanitary reasons only! It is always a good idea to take this precaution.
Make sure when doing your trial run to view make-up in different lights if that is possible because on your wedding day, you’ll be having photos taken in multiple areas. It is ideal to apply make-up in a room with natural light.
And finally, if you feel comfortable with your make-up at the end of your trial run, you should try to book the artist immediately because if you are marrying during a busy season your make-up artist probably won’t be able to hold the date without a commitment.”
Thanks Raquel!
Stay tuned to Real Weddings Magazine for more guest bloggers with expert tips!
For more information on Raquel and her team at Image Provocateur and VIP-Cat Make-up Academy, visit their Blog, Web site or call them at 916-474-5578.
Real Weddings Magazine Winter/Spring 2010 Cover Model Finalist photo shoot photography by Jodi Yorston Photography. For additional credits on dresses and flowers, please see page 60.
Blog Post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.
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Deadline for Cover Model Contest Is 11 Days Away!
Did you want to enter the cover model contest for Real Weddings Magazine? If so, you’ d better get your entry form in soon! The deadline is looming — it’s just 11 days away!
We must have all entry forms (don’t forget your photos!) to our offices no later than January 31, 2010, as voting starts on Monday morning February 1st!
Need an entry form? Click here to download it now!
If you’re going to enter…one word of advice, show us your personality on the answers to the questions — we love working with brides who have a lot of spunk, personality, humor and who are just darned cool girls. Be sure that your answers really reflect who you are! Oh, and don’t forget to include photos that really show your personality coming through as well!
Also, be sure to read all of the rules to make sure that you’re eligible to enter.
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Winter 2010 Cover of Real Weddings Magazine featuring cover model winner Kimmi Armstrong. Photo by Jodi Yorston Photography, dress from The Bridal Box, flowers by Botanica Floral Designs, hair and make-up by Image Provocateur/VIP-CAT Academy.
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Dazzling Dresses: Dreamnette Bridal
At our photo shoots, we get to play dress up with so many gorgeous gowns all from local area boutiques. I know, it’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it!
One gown that we were absolutely gaga about at the photo shoot for our current issue was this sassy layered Agnes gown from Dreamnette Bridal.
Our cover model winner Kimmi Armstrong (whose makeup was impeccably done by Image Provocateur) had just the right attitude to pull off this dress, which, incidentally, fit her beautifully! We paired it with a beautiful bouquet from Visual Impact Design. And, when we found this amazing red wall at the Cosmo Cafe, we were positively giddy with excitement! Jodi Yorston captured it all on film (well, I guess not really film, but saying an SD card just doesn’t have the same punch, now does it?!).
Check out more dazzling dresses at Dreamnette Bridalat 1850 Douglas Boulevard in Roseville. 916-780-4747, www.dreamnette.com.
Blog Post by Real Weddings Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple
Underneath It All
The perfect wedding gown is more than just style, shade and subtle details…a good fit is essential for turning a beautiful dress into your beautiful dress.
Understanding the importance of getting it right the first time, we talked to an expert on the subject, Jeanne Garman of A Fitting Tailor in Roseville, and learned what’s underneath the dress can make all the difference.
“When you get your wedding dress from your bridal shop and set up your fitting remember one thing: it is what’s on the inside that counts. Undergarments are one of the most important tools to give you the right look for your dress.
If you are unsure if you are going to wear a bra or not with your dress, I always suggest brides bring one anyway. Sometimes bras look best with your body type and will save you time on fittings.
Always bring the garments you plan to wear with your dress to your fitting. This will give your alteration’s specialist the opportunity to give you the best fit in your dress. Sometimes, bras or bra pads fill out your dress or give you the right amount of lift you need to achieve the desired look.
If you want a flat tummy and do not want to wear panty hose, then Spanx or any type of tummy control garment will do the trick. I have found with many a-line dresses the best Spanx to get is one that fits high up on the waist. Many attach to your bra so they do not roll down.
It is a bride’s biggest day, and you want to look your best. So do not forget your dress will look its best when worn from the inside out.”
Delta King’s Bridal Open House
We were honored recently to be part of another bridal open house at the Delta King.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t be there myself, so I asked Catering & Wedding Sales Manager Jenny Johnson to sum up the day, and here’s what she had to say:
“You would have LOVED the fashion show!!! Seniya with the Diamond Bridal Gallery is a rock star! Her models and dresses were beautiful and Image Provocateur did an
amazing job on their hair and makeup. Lora Ward from A Day to Remember Wedding and Event Planning gave a wonderful speech on “How to Organize a Fairly Flawless Wedding Day.” All the vendors did a great job, and I’m really appreciative to have their support, especially Sound
Image Entertainment, Mimi & Co. , River City Cake Company, Diamond Bridal
Gallery, A Day to Remember Wedding and Event Planning, JnJ Treasures and Eye
Connoisseur.”
Delta King’s next bridal open house won’t be until June 2010 — be sure to watch our Web sites (realweddingsmag.com and deltaking.com) for more details!
Blog post by Wendy Sipple, Publisher/Editor.
