Our Styled Shoot Brings the Boho Glam Vibes

When photographer Rachel Mae approached me with her vision for her styled shoot at Company 251, I knew instantly that we had to be a part of it! What I love most about working on a project like this is the opportunity to create some beautiful additions to our portfolios that can serve as inspiration for our future Brides and at the same time show off our talents and our style.

I hope you enjoy these images from our photo shoot as much as we enjoyed creating them for you!

All the Details

So much beauty here that I can't limit this post to strictly hair/makeup/fashion!

The Preparation

Agnieszka's thick blonde hair and flawless complexion made the perfect canvas for Michelle and I to carry out hair and makeup vision.

The First Look

What a handsome couple are these two?!

The Bridal Portraits

Just look at this detail as Agnieszka spins!

The New Family Portraits

Kashmir the basenji got to join in on the festivities wearing a custom wreath of greenery!

Parting Glances

The Contributors

Venue: Company 251

Event Production/Design: Lionhearted Events

Photography: Rachel Mae Photography

Hair and Makeup: Beauty by Ann Krause

Flowers: Youth and Yarrow

Gown: Edith Elan

Bride: Agnieszka Barnak

Groom: Wojtek Wojcik

& Kashmir the Basenji

How to Know When it's Time for a Change

Lately, it seems that many of my regular guests have been making drastic changes to their hair styles. Perhaps it's the new season that is inspiring this trend, but whatever the cause- I'm loving it! If you have found yourself on the fence, perhaps considering a new look but not certain if it's going to work for you, let me say right now that you don't need to be scared.

Today, I am sharing 5 simple questions to ask yourself before you make the leap, so you can walk out of the salon wearing your new style with confidence.

1. How will my daily routine change?

With any change, it is likely that the way you style and care for your hair will change a bit. It is your hairstylist's job to make sure that you are comfortable and able to recreate your style at home. Personally, I like to check in about a week after any major change to make sure that it's all going well. If you've never had bangs before, it's only natural that getting them to lay just right will take some getting used to.

2. Will my new cut give me more/less options?

It's important to think about the versatility of your new style compared to your current one. For example, I recently gave my guest, Liz, a layered bob that allows her to blow it out smooth, wear it naturally curly, and also add in beachy waves with her curling iron. This was a huge selling point for her.

3. Have I recently experienced a major life event?

Someone (a man) once told me to never give a woman a drastic change after a breakup. While I am not going to say that I agree with this advice to a T, I believe that it is important to not make any kind of rash decision in reaction to a traumatic event.

After taking some time for self care, and healing, a makeover can provide a boost of confidence as you transition into a new phase in life. Shedding inches of hair can feel quite liberating as you are letting go of something in your life that is not serving you.

On a positive note, I have had a handful of my Brides go for a bob/long bob hair cut following the wedding. This change is usually one that they have been thinking about for months, and they love the fuller and healthier hair that it gives them!

4. Will this new style compliment my life style?

Knowing how your salon visit frequency will change is key. If you are used to having your hair cut every 3 months, and you are considering a pixie cut that requires an appointment every 4 weeks to avoid looking sloppy, we need to make sure that this change will fit into your life style.

Whatever look you land on also needs to work with your workouts. Speaking for myself, I won't wear short bangs or any length that I cannot braid. Otherwise, my hair will drive me crazy when I'm riding my bike.

5. How long have I thought about this change?

Lastly, I like to make sure that any considerable change is well thought out (not something a coworker mentioned 4 hours before your appointment). If you know me at all, you know that I am a planner. I am not saying that everyone needs to be thinking about a style for this long, but as my general rule of thumb I advise that if you have found yourself thinking about it for at least 1 month you are ready to go for it!

Beauty Trends from our Real Brides

With the 2019 Wedding Season well under way, I am excited to be able to show off some of the beautiful Brides who my team and I have had the pleasure to work with recently! First, let me say that the photos I am sharing in this post are limited to the Brides I have been able to stay in touch with after their Weddings and whom have agreed to share their photos with me.

You will notice that all of the Brides featured here have chosen a timeless makeup application to show up as an elevated version of their everyday selves, with some Bridesmaids having fun with colors that are more bold. All but one have chosen a hair style that is down/half down, proving that you certainly don't need an updo these days to look like a Bride!

Mary Kate & Kevin

photos by Erin Hoyt Photography

With a little extra curl, and a whole lot of hair spray a style like Mary Kate's can stand up to hours of celebrating and dancing. A game time decision to slightly change the look of her half up style made her feel completely like herself on her Wedding Day, and we can't wait to get to work with a few of her friends in Weddings coming up later this year!

Eloise & David

Photos by HB Photos

Eloise proves here that styling a bob hair cut for your Wedding needn't be boring. Loose waves and the perfect flower crown gave her the ideal effortless, boho vibe. (Bride's own makeup ).

Megan & Dan

photos by Gerber Scarpelli Weddings

Megan was a regular guest of mine in salon for a few years before she got engaged, so once I noticed the ring on her finger I couldn't help but jump right in to her bridal beauty inspiration! I'll let you in on a little secret; when you are already seeing me every couple of months for hair cuts it is super convenient to work in a conversation about your Wedding plans. Megan and I were able to brainstorm her vision and narrow down ideas over the course of her engagement resulting in a trial run appointment that was perfection!

Kristen & Chris

photos by Lidia Codrean

Kristen here, shows us all that a chic updo will never go out of style. A natural makeup application completed her Wedding day glow and was designed to perfectly compliment the shades in her bouquet.

Amy & Eamon

photos by Gold Grid Studios

Amy's Wedding day look was definitely glam! She choose to kick the natural looking makeup application up a notch with deeper tones and a smoky eye. Her hairstyle is my favorite optical illusion. While appearing like it is mostly down, it is in fact all secured together. This ensures that her hair will stay over her right shoulder all day and night as well as holding the curl.