Bear grass is a long, thin green stem that looks like a type of grass but it is actually a form of lily. We love it as a filler in centerpieces or bouquets to create fullness and height! Lara Zolton of LZ Floral Design loves making wedding days beautiful with flowers. She creates her amazing designs in her studio located in Old Town Spring. Visit her website or follow her on Facebook for even more loveliness!
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This lovely pink wedding was held at Saint Mary's Catholic Church with the reception at Bentwater Yacht Club. The couple chose Photography by Niki to photograph their special day. We are in love with the bride's Watters gown which she found at Brickhouse Bridal. Scroll on for more loveliness! Photographer: Photography By Niki / Venue: Bentwater Yacht and Country Club / Officiant: Saint Mary’s Catholic Church – Father Edward C. Kucera / Musicians: Maid of Honor (sister of bride) Kaitlin Kluepfel / Florist: Pecan Hill Florist / Hair Stylist+Makeup Artist: Bentwater Yacht and Country Club Spa / Dress: Brickhouse Bridal , Wtoo by Watters / Cake: Kroger / Catering: Bentwater Yacht and Country Club / Entertainment: JM Productions Professional DJ Service / Transportation: CTI Transportation / Linens: Bentwater Yacht and Country Club We just love this blue, brown and ivory wedding palette we found on Burnett's Boards - perfect for a farm wedding! Add rustic, easy-going details like burlap, DIY invitations and Mason Jars for the perfect country vibe. We are totally digging the blueberry chair garland...seriously, how cute would a wedding with this theme be? Inspiration Board: Burnett's Boards blog Spring is officially here in The Woodlands! The weather's getting hotter and the flowers are blooming. And it's time to start thinking about summer...summer plans, vacations and summer wedding makeup and beauty trends. We knew we needed the advice of a local makeup professional who could give our readers (and us) some tips for beating the Texas heat in style this summer. A makeup professional who we think you should get to know and love, like we do. Meet Keri Ann and get to know her business - Makeup by Keri Ann. Teaser: Brides, she gives a list of what to have in your wedding day emergency beauty kit! Woodlands Bride: Tell us about your background. How did you get started as a makeup stylist and how long have you been in the beauty industry? KA: I always enjoyed putting on makeup and wearing it, but my need for makeup began when I was suffering with a serious case of cystic acne. I needed serious coverage for a painfully embarrassing problem. I also quickly learned that makeup that covered acne well often caused more problems. Eventually I discovered the importance of quality skin care and I wanted to teach other women my age about it so I quickly became a student of makeup application. I have actually been in the cosmetics industry for almost 20 years now. What really makes me unique is that I also spent 7 years working as a corporate Chaplain. Woodlands Bride: What is the most rewarding part of your job? KA: Seeing a woman’s face light up when I hand her the mirror to see the finished makeover is priceless. I also know that when a woman looks good on the outside she feels more confident on the inside and that’s my gift to every client! Woodlands Bride: What are some products every bride should have in her makeup emergency kit for the day of the wedding? KA: • Handkerchief or tissues • lipstick and lip gloss • oil-absorbing tissues • nail glue • clear nail polish • compact mirror • pressed powder • fashion tape • breath mints • bobby pins • hairspray • pain reliever • band-aides Woodlands Bride: Summers are so hot in Texas! Do you have advice for brides or bridesmaids who need their makeup to stand up to the Texas heat in an outdoor summer wedding? KA: Believe it or not, avoid skin care and makeup products that contain sun protection on your wedding day. SPF products actually are light reflective and can be a problem for the camera and all those pictures you are smiling for. So many cosmetic products have spf protection, you really need to pay attention AND ask your makeup artist if he/she intends to use products with spf protection. • Stay inside the a/c as long as possible! • Use oil-absorbing products - moisturizers that absorb oil; primers and other mattifying products are a must during the Texas heat. • Oil-absorbing tissues - thin “paper like” products that will absorbs the oil but won’t remove the makeup. Just blot on areas where moisture is building • Apply very thin layers of pressed powder in areas that are needed. Woodlands Bride: Are there things a bride can do to make sure her skin is perfect for her wedding day? And how soon should she start? KA: Healthy and smooth skin is the perfect canvas for a makeup artist. I can’t emphasize the importance of a good skin care regimen enough. If you don’t have a good skin care routine, you need to find one that works before that ring is on your finger! It sometimes takes 6-8 weeks for skin to adjust to a new routine, so it really could take a year to get the right chemistry for your skin. Also, make sure you drink lots of water during the day to hydrate your skin and make sure you have a nutritious diet, too. Woodlands Bride: What can a bride expect for her day-of makeup application? KA: The bride should have a trial makeup run weeks before the big day - this way the bride knows what to expect. (I often hear stories that sometimes 2-3 makeup artists have to be tried before the bride finds the one that’s right for her.) The bride should be able to communicate and show her makeup artist what type of makeup look she wants. Pictures are so helpful! Application will probably take around 45 minutes for the bride - the artist should take time to really conceal, highlight and contour the face. Make sure your artist is using waterproof makeup - especially around the eyes. (I heard one story where an artist put makeup on the bride and her mother and said “O.K., you can’t cry now.” Really?!?!) Also, I always recommend false lashes - they really add a beautiful dimension to pictures and there are so many fabulous looks to choose from. If you have a set of lashes you are in love with, bring your own lashes for the artist to apply. If you don’t like something about your makeup - SPEAK UP! The artist will never know unless you tell them. I always take time to show my clients and get their opinions throughout the process, but many artists don’t work that way. Woodlands Bride: Can you give us a little glimpse into your makeup bag? What 5 products can you not live without? KA: 1. Eyeshadow primer - it keeps my eye makeup on all day! 2. Lip balm (note: not a chap stick or cold sore product) - keeps lips soft and smooth 3. Lipstick and lip gloss 4. Eye brow pencil - the most under used and forgotten product with the most dramatic results! 5. Mascara - I actually apply 2-3 different types to make lashes really stand out. Advice by KA: I really try to educate my clients rather than selling to them. Everyone has their favorite brands or ideas about products so I really like to talk about products in a general way. I believe that women should always ask for samples and they should never be afraid to return products they don’t like/can’t use. Keri Ann is a freelance makeup artist in the Houston area. She offers airbrushing and traditional makeup application for all of life's special events, including weddings. Keri Ann has 19 years of experience in the cosmetic and skin care industry, and she loves helping women find new ways to enhance their beautiful God-given features. Contact Makeup by Keri Ann today to schedule a consultation! www.makeupbykeriann.com 713-775-5659 or [email protected] Makeup by Keri Ann is a featured vendor. View her listing in our Vendor Guide here. We love this concept. Looking through all the wedding photos of Gabi + John, you may stop and think, "How on earth did they find the time on their wedding day to take all those gorgeous shots?" They didn't. Katie Lamb Photography offers her clients "Day After Sessions" so that sometime after the wedding, couples can take the time to get all the shots they want, at a fun location. As Katie puts it: The stress of wedding planning is gone so the bride and groom are much more relaxed. Plus, we don't have to worry quite so much about the dress getting a little dirty. Baby's Breath takes the comeback wedding flower of the year award! It has broken out of its usual place as a simple filler flower and is now being used in big ways - including single-flower bouquets of baby's breath! They are whimsical, light, and a little bit rustic. Looking for inspiration? I love this article on baby's breath wedding ideas by Intimate Weddings. Lara Zolton of LZ Floral Design loves making wedding days beautiful with flowers. She creates her amazing designs in her studio located in Old Town Spring. Visit her website or follow her on Facebook for even more loveliness! The engagement session of Rachel + Jay which took place in College Station and Bryan, Texas is simply adorable. The couple had a blast at each location - from the coffee shop to the carnival - with their photographer, the lovely Niki of Photography by Niki! To see more from this shoot, visit the Photography by Niki blog. Photography by Niki is also one of our featured vendors. You can view her listing in our Vendor Guide here. Photographer: Photography by Niki We love it when brides go traditional and choose to have a simply white wedding! This Cypress bride chose a beautiful white lace gown and a white vest + tie for her groom. For a pop of color, the couple chose red, yellow and orange floral. The little white elements - the white lace the bride's bouquet was wrapped in, her white ballet flats - gave the wedding of Bethany + Ben a fresh and sincere look. The beautiful images by Jeremy & Kristin captured all the sweetness of this wedding! The reception was held at Northwest Forest Conference Center where the couple danced the night away - even in the rain! How romantic. Photographer: Jeremy & Kristin Photography / Location: Northwest Forest Conference Center / Florist: Design by Alandria / Event Planner: Lauren Johnson / Musicians: Harp by Melody / Dress: David's Bridal / Cake: Celebrations & Sweet Creations / DJ: Brian Ring / Makeup: Myrna Hermida / Mens Attire: Men's Wearhouse Happy St. Patty's Day weekend! Before we share our green wedding ideas with you, which we call our "Lucky in Love" inspiration board, we just had to post this lovely outdoor engagement session with everyone. That beautiful sunshine. Those outfits. We love everything about this South Texas session by Jackie Ray Photography. Green Wedding InspirationOur Lucky in Love inspiration board features our green wedding favorites, in honor of St. Patrick's Day. We just love green wedding flowers and with a green theme, there are so many floral choices. Those mismatched bridesmaid dresses are also one of our faves. A color combo we love? Green and gold. We would totally plan a St. Patty's Day inspired wedding! Click on image to expand inspiration board. Top Left: Celladora Photography, Middle Left: Bella Grace Flowers, Bottom Left: Simpli Photography; Middle: Elizabeth Anne Designs; Top Right: Red Photo Co., Bottom Right: Mary Sandy Photography "May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go." Vendor Love We've had so many wonderful vendors become apart of our Vendor Guide lately and we wanted to share a few of them with you to help you along with your wedding planning. Check out Event Solutions for a full-service wedding planner that will coordinate the wedding of your dreams! We recommend Photography by Niki if you are looking for a wedding photographer. She's a pleasure to work with! If you're looking for a cute Etsy shop to find those perfect reception accessories and paper goods, look no further than Go Against the Grain. Be sure to check out all our lovely vendors and don't forget to tell them Woodlands Bride sent you! Giveaway!Be sure to check out yesterday's guest post + giveaway by Rose is a Rose Designs. They are giving away $110 worth of groom + ring bearer attire (ties & suspenders!) Check out their 2013 wedding fashion favorites and enter to win before end of business Monday! "Wedding Season" is in full swing and brides are staying on top of the trends and incorporating these colors into their weddings. But, don't forget to include your husband-to-be in the design aspect. (No, you don't have to ask him what shade of blue to use!) Make sure to include his outfit in the color scheme! Our mantra around here is: "A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life." -Oscar Wilde Take a look at the current fashion-trending colors this season: One of my favorite color combos (right now) is Greyed Jade & Linen. I love seeing this minty color paired with linen/burlap. Here is a little inspiration of such and a REAL bride and groom I worked with: When you work with me (Rose is a Rose Designs), you will get one-on-one attention (because I limit the amount of weddings I will take on at one time!) And you receive professional help pulling the groom's look together with Ties, Bow Ties & Suspenders. The men's wardrobe for the day can really pull everything together and add those finishing and unique touches! A color combo I'm dying to do for a bride is Lemon Zest & Monaco Blue. If I were to do my wedding over again, I might JUST have to do this color combo or variation of it and use one of my new Rose is a Rose Designs Bow Ties (Anchor tie pictured): Don't be afraid of the power of using more than one bold wedding color! Have fun, personalize your wedding and if you're feeling lost just check out the current color trends for your season to help you feel inspired! For personalized attention and a fresh look at your wedding, please feel free to visit me at www.roseisarose.com or email me directly at [email protected]. You can also check out our Vendor Guide profile on Woodlands Bride! Now, onto the contest. Rose is a Rose Designs is giving away this prize to one lucky reader: Free tie and suspender sets for the Groom and Ring Bearer with the purchase of two additional groomsmen attire (up to $110 value!) Here's what you do to enter: 1. LIKE Woodlands Bride and Rose is a Rose Designs on Facebook. 2. Take a look around Rose is a Rose Etsy shop and tell us your favorite look or item in the comment section below. Then, you're entered! Wait until end of business Monday for us to wrap up the contest and pick a winner, to be announced Tuesday morning. *Everyone's a winner at Woodlands Bride! Rose is a Rose wants to give everyone a special treat - a coupon code to use in her shop: Enter BRIDE2013 to get $25 off your purchase of $150 or more (including custom orders!) |