Hair Q&A - Bridal Party's Hair Style

Q. How about Hair? Should I make all my Bridesmaids wear the
same hairstyle on my Wedding Day?

The options for bridesmaids' hairstyles largely depend on the texture, thickness and length of the indivdual's hair. It is not always easy to do the exact same hairdo for every bridesmaid. Some Brides choose a similar look for all their bridemaids' hair, while others are more flexible and let the
bridesmaids decide.

If you are having an outdoor Wedding near the beach or somewhere windy, however, it might be wise to have everybody's hair up, or else it might be hard to see their beautiful faces in the wedding photos.

The ideal hairstyle(s) looks good and balanced on the individual bridesmaids and is in harmony when they stand next to each other. Most importantly, it's also what each bridesmaid would feel comfortable with... if they are happy they look more beautiful! If it's not possible to have a single style for the whole party, choosing flowers or other hair accesories to match each other is also a good solution.


Michelle Wong
Hairstylist and Makeup Artist for Weddings in Vancouver, BC
www.michellemakeup.com

Weddings Q&A : Makeup for Bridesmaids

Q. What are the benefits of hiring a professional makeup artist for the whole Bridal Party? Or should I let my bridesmaids do their own make-up?

A. Unless your bridesmaids are all very good at makeup, it is very difficult to control the quality of their own work. Good makeup artists with professional training and experience are better able to create looks that present well both in person and on camera. In addition, your Wedding Day is a long day... it takes proper techniques and good products to ensure that the makeup will last the entire day... sometimes literally through tears and sweats...

Consistency is also a key issue. You might recall Weddings at which one bridesmaid looks bland and pale, standing next to another bridesmaid having full-blown smoky eyes and bright red lips. As a Bridal Makeup Artist, it is part of my job to make sure that the look of the entire Bridal Party is in harmony, both in terms of intensity and choice of colours. I will enhace the features of each person while maintaining the overall colour palette and style. Most important of all, even though all bridesmaids are looking pretty, I ensure that the Bride will stand out and be the real focus of the group - the real Star. My makeup for the Bride is very detailed and always takes about twice as much time than anyone else's.

In a nutshell, if you are having a very casual Wedding, then whether the bridesmaids' makeup are done professionally by the same artist might not matter as much. However, if your Wedding is more formal and you have invested a lot of money and time on the setting, the dresses and the photography etc, you will really notice a difference in the overall quality of your Bridal Party's look and image if their makeup is done by an experienced makeup artist.


Michelle Wong
Vancouver Bridal Makeup Specialist
www.michellemakeup.com

April 22, 2007