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Category Archives: Favorite Vendors

Chicago Wedding Hair and Makeup

I had the great pleasure of working with Laura for her wedding day. I got the email from her mom this morning that one of my favorite photographers, Olivia Leigh, had put up a slide show of the event! Up in record time, Olivia never fails to disappoint! Her work is always so beautiful! I…

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Smokey Eye Wedding Makeup

It’s not often that brides ask for a super dramatic eye, but when they do I get so excited! I can do “pretty beauty makeup” with my eyes closed all day (and it still is my fav) but when Shelby came in I instantly was drawn to her look. Chicago Wedding Photographers Gina & Tony…

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Vintage Style Wedding Hair and Makeup

My beautiful bride from yesterday, Maureen. Maureen’s wedding was at Maggiano’s in downtown Chicago and she went for the Vintage Style Wedding Hair and Makeup with a red lip!  Wearing our color “Red” from our makeup studio, I think this look looks good in black and white AND in color! I LOVE IT! The feel…

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Meridel’s Wedding Day Makeup

Let me start by saying I am obsessed with all my brides. Once I do a wedding day makeup trial for them and I get to know their personality, I really try to create a look that makes them feel glamourous and beautiful. I also love it when I get a few minutes to play…

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Favorite Wedding Vendors: Custom Designed Wedding Dresses

Did you know there is a place right here in Chicago that does custom made wedding dresses? Meet Alice Padrul, Chicago’s very own wedding gown designer. I have had the great pleasure of knowing Miss Alice for about 10 years. And every passing year her gowns get more and more beautiful. Alice’s boutique is located…

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