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The Top Wedding Regrets Brides Confess When it's Too Late
Chicago Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Team|As a bridal beauty team that’s been part of hundreds of wedding mornings, we’ve heard it all: the last-minute panics, the quiet regrets, the “I wish I had known…”
Here are the most common wedding-day regrets brides share with us—along with tips on how to avoid
Ann Krause
Jul 123 min read


Beat the Heat: How to Stay Flawless on Your Summer Wedding Day
We all know Chicago summers are amazing—but they can also be hot, humid, and unpredictable. As hair and makeup pros who specialize in weddings, we’ve seen it all: scorching sun, surprise humidity, and makeup-melting moments.
Ann Krause
Jun 132 min read


Is a Second Look Right for You?
When it comes to your wedding day, every detail matters — especially how you look and feel. You've chosen the perfect gown, your dream venue, and carefully planned each moment of your celebration. But what if you could elevate your day even more with a second bridal look?
Ann Krause
May 242 min read


Are Clip In Hair Extensions Right for your Wedding Day Look?
When it comes to achieving your dream wedding day hairstyle, you may find yourself considering clip-in hair extensions (or they may have bee
Ann Krause
Feb 222 min read


"I want to look like myself on my wedding day."
This is a common request from many of our bridal clients, so if this is your vibe you're in the right place! Have you seen other brides, or
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Dec 20, 20242 min read


Beauty Inspiration from our Lovely Clients
Some of our favorite moments captured with our recent brides and some never before shared (by us) content.
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Mar 17, 20241 min read


Check out our Summer Brides!
It's that time of year again when the days are finally getting longer (and sunnier) and we're beginning to meet our summer clients for...
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Mar 17, 20231 min read


Check out our Brides!
This post is a tribute our lovely clients, we just love to show off your beautiful wedding day looks!
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Feb 9, 20231 min read


The Most Common Wedding Hair and Makeup Questions Answered
Read on to learn what others are asking about and just maybe get a few of your questions answered too!
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Feb 2, 20232 min read


Favorite Wedding Hair & Makeup Looks- Chosen by our Clients
The top requested hair and makeup looks from our clients.
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Jan 14, 20231 min read


Everything you Need to Know About Wedding Planning in 2023
Insider tips to help your wedding planning process go smoothly and cut out the overwhelm.
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Jan 7, 20232 min read


Is a Post Wedding Big Chop for You?
Are you one of the many people who have grown their hair longer to achieve your dream wedding day look? If so, you've probably been fantasiz
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Nov 16, 20222 min read


Things to Think About Before Your Wedding Day
One thing that our clients particularly appreciate is the itemized beauty timeline we create for the wedding day. When I reach out to collec
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Oct 7, 20221 min read


What it's Really Like Working in Wedding Hair & Makeup
Just like many careers, there's a lot of common misconceptions about what it's like to be in wedding hair and makeup. That's why I thought i
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May 6, 20222 min read


Be Mine... Valentine's Day Wedding Inspiration
Once again, Nicole of Millennium Moments Studio organized an impressive styled shoot concept (earlier this month), and we were so excited to
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Feb 19, 20221 min read


How to Look Your Best on Your Wedding Day
With the peak of wedding season just a few months away, it is a great time to focus on the best practices to prep your hair and skin for you
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Feb 3, 20224 min read


Inspiration from our Real Brides- Winter Edition
In honor of the holiday season, It's clearly the perfect time to share a tribute in photos to our real Brides- and show off how just how ama
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Dec 11, 20201 min read


I'm Choosing Gratitude, Here's How You Can Too
As November marks the beginning of the Holiday Season, I generally like to reflect on the year and particularly focus on what I am thankful
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Nov 1, 20202 min read


Beauty Inspiration from our Real Brides- Fall Edition
Lately, I've really been feeling all the fall vibes, as we transition into what I think is the best season of the year for weddings (sorry S
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Oct 4, 20201 min read


Life Lessons Learned in 2020- so far...
I'm sure by now we've all heard 10,000 jokes about how buying a 2020 planner was a complete waste of money! I definitely fall into the...
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Sep 17, 20203 min read
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