Vendor Spotlight: Bridal Artistry

This week we had a chance to talk with Barbara Hill of Bridal Artistry.  For more information on Bridal Artistry, please visit www.bridalartistryDC.com.  Thanks Barbara!

BRIDAL ARTISTRY is the DC area’s premier, multi-ethnic team of professional makeup artists and hairstylists. We come on-site as your own pro “beauty team” for the big day. Friendly, professional, excellent = our goal. We seek to work within each bride’s comfort zone to make the gorgeous look they dreamed happen for them. We have learned over our 10 years of growing in this business that if a bride feels “comfortable” in her look ~ she feels beautiful!

I shared a hotel elevator last month with a young man who was obviously a groomsman for another wedding that day. He asked, “What do you do with all that stuff?” Rather than state (what I thought was) the obvious, I replied: “We are female confidence builders!” That is what we love ~ seeing a woman’s attitude and self image improve as she sees how beautiful she really can be. At times it is nothing short of amazing to see the transformation, and it never gets routine. Serving the bride’s friends and family is great fun, too. As one 84 year old grandma wrote me later: “Your excellent job gave me the confidence to relax and have a wonderful time…”

SO WE MAKE BRIDES’ DREAMS COME TRUE, help women - of all ages – feel confident, and meet such interesting and wonderful people !

ADVICE FOR BRIDES: In today’s tough economy, it is especially tempting to think you will skip the professional makeup and even hairstyling. Remember, how you look in those photos lasts for a lifetime. So for a relatively small expense (in the total wedding budget), don’t skip looking polished and amazing the whole day long!

DIY BRIDES who love to do your own makeup: Check out photos taken of you with your friends. Do you like the way you look in pictures? Some products don’t photograph well, although they look great in person (i.e, mineral makeup). Also, you will be photographed from all angles, and small details will make a big difference in photos. Consider carefully…

Barbara Hill, owner & professional makeup artist

www.bridalartistryDC.com

Check us out on Facebook (Bridal Artistry DC)

A Fantasy Wedding 2011 Vendors Kudos

We wanted to give a huge THANK YOU to all the vendors who participated in A Fantasy Wedding 2011!

Pre-Marital Counseling: Melanie Miller-Cvilikas, LCSW

Bridal Hair and Makeup: You'nique Chic

Pre-wedding dressing area: Salon Nordine
Ceremony Music: Perfect Harmony

Ceremony Venue: Reston Town Center Pavilion 

Ceremony Rentals: Brooke Rental Center

Reception Venue: Il Fornaio
Reception DJ: Music Unlimited

Photography: Jones Photography

Transportation: Shenandoah Carriages
Vendor Meet and Greet: PassionFish Restaurant
Wedding Bands: Midtown Jewelers 

Florals: Graceful Flowers by Patricia

Floral Preservation: All Seasons Floral Preservation

Wedding Cake: Edibles Incredible

Cake Topper: Karen Jane Originals
Bridal Fashion Show: Ann Taylor
Bride and Groom teeth whitening: Smiles at Reston Town Center 
Favors: Williams-Sonoma 

Gift Certificates:
Appalachian Spring 

Talbots
Stella and Dot

We'd also like to thank Reston Patch, ABC 7, NBC 4 and Reston Connection for their coverage of A Fantasy Wedding!  

A Fantasy Wedding 2011 Vendor: You'Nique Chic

Owners Cassie and Christine Hurd

A Splash of Elegance is pleased to announce that You'Nique Chic will be doing our Fantasy Wedding winner Mindi's hair and makeup this Saturday! Based out of Winchester, You'Nique Chic serves brides in their studio and on location.  For more information on You'Nique Chic please visit http://www.youniquechic.net/.

For more information on A Fantasy Wedding please visit A Splash of Elegance or http://www.facebook.com/afantasywedding2011.

Make-Up Artist Extraordinaire!

WOW! That was all I could say the day I met Isabella. Actually, I was at a networking luncheon (for some reason networking is consistent with food, but I digress!) and I saw the most beautiful woman across the room, and I instantly thought, wow ~ that woman is either a make-up artist, or she should be because her makeup is remarkable! Well, I worked the room to sidle up next to Isabella, and sure enough, my super sleuth instinct was right, she is a make-up artist ... extraordinaire!

Isabella is originally from Italy, as the lovely lilt of her voice will attest, and her degree is in structural engineering. She laughed when she shared that tidbit, but I said to her, that's exactly what you're doing ~ you're doing structural engineering on the facial palette.

Recently married and new to the DC arena, Isabella brings with her training in NYC in film, theater and modeling, working the big city! After a time in New Orleans, she met the man of her dreams and has settled her business in DC ~ definitely our good fortune!

Please visit Isabella's web site at www.isabellabastien.com ~ A Splash of Elegance is proud to claim her as one of our preferred vendors.

xo,

Victoria