Here’s when it makes sense

One of the top wedding searches is: “Do bridesmaids pay for hair and makeup?” Short answer: sometimes. There is no universal rule for who pays for bridesmaids’ hair and makeup on a wedding day. Every wedding handles it differently. In most weddings, one of three things happens: • bridesmaids pay for their own services• the bride […]

Do Bridesmaids Pay for Hair and Makeup?

One of the first logistical questions most brides run into sounds deceptively simple: What time should wedding hair and makeup actually start? The answer is rarely as simple as “7 AM” or “an hour per person.” Your wedding hair and makeup timeline affects when your photographer arrives, when you get dressed, when first looks happen, […]

Wedding Hair & Makeup Timeline Calculator: What Time Should You Actually Start?

What Time Should Hair and Makeup Start on Your Wedding Day?
The Ultimate Bridal Getting Ready Playlist for Wedding Morning

A great bridal getting ready playlist can completely change the atmosphere of your wedding morning. The morning of your wedding is one of the most memorable parts of the entire day. It’s the moment when everything starts to feel real — your friends are arriving, the champagne is popping, and hair and makeup is officially underway. One […]

Songs for Your Bridal Getting Ready Playlist

Happy wedding planning almost-newlywed! I hope you’re cherishing this special, albeit stressful, chapter in your life. I may be a tad biased, but your wedding hair and makeup is pretty important when it comes to your wedding day. Your favorite wedding picture is probably not going to be one of the cake or the favors. […]

Seven Wedding Hair and Makeup Mistakes to Avoid

vendor spotlight dark & moody wedding photographer

It can be debated that a wedding photographer is one of the most important vendors for your big day. I just so happen to agree. Pics or it didn’t happen, right? But seriously, money put into your photographer is money well invested. Leftovers will keep for a few days, songs will be forgotten, flowers wilt, […]

Vendor Spotlight: Dark & Moody Wedding Photographer

If you’re reading this, you’re probably in the market for a wedding officiant, right? I was able to get some insight from the best one in Myrtle Beach. I may be a little biased. She was our officiant after all. Regardless of my opinion, the rave reviews speak for themselves. I was able to ask […]

Vendor Spotlight: The Best Wedding Officiant in Myrtle Beach

vendor spotlight: the best wedding officiant in Myrtle Beach
Luxury Gifts for Brides 10 Beautiful Ideas She’ll Actually Use

Gifts for Brides: 10 Luxury Beauty and Honeymoon Gifts Brides Actually Want The Best Gifts for Brides (From a Bridal Hair & Makeup Artist) Finding thoughtful gifts for brides can feel harder than it should. A lot of bridal gift guides focus on novelty items that feel cute in the moment but rarely become part of a […]

Gifts for Brides: 10 Luxury Beauty and Honeymoon Gifts Brides Actually Want

Picture this. You’re fully dressed. Photographer is there. Everyone’s staring. And something feels… off, amiss even. Your makeup looks heavy in daylight.Your hair already dropped.You’re adjusting instead of enjoying. That didn’t happen by accident. It usually comes down to who you booked. Here’s how to avoid that by selecting the right bridal hair and makeup […]

How to Choose the Right Wedding Hair and Makeup Artist for You (And How to Avoid the Wrong Ones)

How to Choose the Right Wedding Hair and Makeup Artist for You
the ultimate checklist for after you get engaged

Did you just get engaged and feeling a bit overwhelmed by the idea of planning your wedding? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! With so many details to consider, it’s easy get lost in the chaos of wedding planning. That’s where this ultimate checklist comes in to save the day. We’ll walk you through the essential […]

The Ultimate Checklist for After You Get Engaged