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Issue No. 01 Beauty guidance for the morning everyone remembers.
Bridal Hair and Makeup in Chico, CA: What to Know Before Booking
PLANNING Bridal Hair and Makeup in Chico, CA: What to Know Before Booking

Planning a wedding in Chico means your bridal beauty plan needs to account for heat, outdoor venues, getting-ready spaces, timelines, and photography from the start.

11 min read
Bridal Makeup Tips for Outdoor Oroville Weddings
BEAUTY TIPS Bridal Makeup Tips for Outdoor Oroville Weddings

Outdoor Oroville weddings are beautiful. They also present specific challenges for makeup wear. Here is how to approach the beauty side of an outdoor foothill wedding.

5 min read
Summer Wedding Makeup That Actually Lasts All Day
BEAUTY TIPS Summer Wedding Makeup That Actually Lasts All Day

A summer wedding is beautiful. It is also warm, bright, and long. Here is what goes into bridal makeup that holds up all day.

5 min read
Napa Wedding Beauty Tips: What to Know Before Your Big Day
WEDDING PLANNING Napa Wedding Beauty Tips: What to Know Before Your Big Day

Napa Valley weddings are stunning. The outdoor settings, the light, the heat. Here is what to think about for your beauty plan when you are in wine country.

4 min read
Wedding Beauty Timeline for Yuba City Brides
PLANNING Wedding Beauty Timeline for Yuba City Brides

A wedding morning timeline is one of the most practical tools you have for keeping the day on track. Here is how to build one that actually works for a Yuba City wedding.

5 min read
Natural vs. Full Glam Bridal Makeup: How to Choose
BEAUTY TIPS Natural vs. Full Glam Bridal Makeup: How to Choose

Natural or full glam? It is one of the most common questions brides bring to their trial. Here is how to think through it.

5 min read
Wedding Hair Ideas for Chico Brides
HAIR Wedding Hair Ideas for Chico Brides

Chico weddings happen across a range of settings, from shaded garden ceremonies to outdoor afternoon receptions. Your hair style needs to work with that environment.

5 min read
How Many Hair and Makeup Artists Do You Need for Your Bridal Party?
PLANNING How Many Hair and Makeup Artists Do You Need for Your Bridal Party?

Getting the party timing right starts with knowing how long each service takes and working backward from your ceremony. Here is how to do that math.

5 min read
What to Bring to Your Bridal Beauty Trial
BEAUTY TIPS What to Bring to Your Bridal Beauty Trial

Your trial is one of the most important appointments before your wedding day. Here is how to prepare so you get the most out of it.

4 min read
Sacramento Wedding Beauty Timeline: What to Book and When
WEDDING PLANNING Sacramento Wedding Beauty Timeline: What to Book and When

Wedding planning moves fast. Here is when to book your bridal beauty team in the Sacramento area so you are not scrambling in the final weeks.

4 min read
What Brides Should Know Before Booking Wedding Hair and Makeup
PLANNING What Brides Should Know Before Booking Wedding Hair and Makeup

Booking wedding hair and makeup is one of the more important decisions in the planning process. Here is how to approach it without second-guessing yourself.

6 min read
Airbrush vs. Traditional Bridal Makeup: How to Choose for Your Wedding
BEAUTY TIPS Airbrush vs. Traditional Bridal Makeup: How to Choose for Your Wedding

Both airbrush and traditional makeup can give you a beautiful wedding look. The right choice depends on your skin type, your venue, and what you want the look to do.

5 min read
Best Bridal Hair Styles for Outdoor Weddings
BRIDAL STYLE Best Bridal Hair Styles for Outdoor Weddings

Outdoor weddings are stunning. They also come with wind, heat, and humidity. Here are the styles that photograph beautifully and actually hold up.

4 min read
How to Prep Your Skin Before Your Wedding Day
BEAUTY TIPS How to Prep Your Skin Before Your Wedding Day

The best bridal skin doesn't happen the week of your wedding. It starts months before. Here's the timeline that makes the difference.

5 min read
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