Sophie 2013

www.doorcountyflowers.com  www.kimthielphotography.com/

Door County Orchard Wedding 2013

photography: mthreestudio    Flowers by Flora

Nature

Some favorites form the web, naturally 2013

Woodwalk Gallery and Door County Event Planners

 Emily Steffen Photography  www.emilysteffen.com
 Pleasure working with http://www.toniscottvanityspecialist.com/ (hair and makeup Bride and first four from left)

Fall 2012

photography: artofexposure.net

Summer 2012

door county summer

2012, Anne

http://www.michaelsegalweddings.com

FAVORITE HAIR ACCESSORIES+

 http://www.twigsandhoney.com/

Even the garters are phenomenal!!

Makeup and Hair 

• Skin Care
  Now is the time to start working on your skin. Last fall, on a New Orleans trip where it is very humid, I was told by the Bobbi Brown representative that American women are afraid of face oil.  I agreed, and she directed me to start using face oil.  Such an amazing difference!!  *remember to apply your moisturizer on the driest part of your face first-- most likely your cheeks, then work toward nose and forehead.  Moist skin accepts makeup so much better, and the makeup stays more natural looking on this soft surface.  On your wedding day, you'll be having your picture taken close-up and it is great to have that perfect finish (before Photoshop!). Even a relatively nice complexion can benefit from six months of stress-relief, proper nutrition, and added water-drinking.
  
  First, start a good cleansing program. You should be using a multi-step system including
  
  • a good cleanser appropriate for your skin-type in the mornings and cleanser at night
  • daily moisturizer and night cream
  • an exfoliant once to several times a week.  I LOVE MY CLARISONIC!!  THIS IS MY #1 FAVORITE TOOL AND THE ONE THING I WOULDN'T GO WITHOUT-- EVER
  This is a great time to invest in one.  You will not regret it-- check out the reviews on Amazon.com or consult a professional dermatologist. 
• Drinking 8 to 10 glasses daily will help clear up blemishes and make your skin more luminous.
  While you're increasing your water consumption, it's a great time to be decreasing your caffeine consumption.
  
• Hair
  If you want to grow out your hair for your wedding, or try a different color or style, now is the time to talk to your hairstylist. Typically I find (medium to dark) salon- colored hair to appear darker in photos.  I believe that the light is absorbed my colored hair and reflected by natural hair color. Blondes are the exception. 
  
  The overall health of your hair. You may want to start applying a deep conditioning treatment once a week. If your hair is dry, consider changing to a moisturizing shampoo and/or shampooing less often.

• Makeup
  
  If you hire someone for your wedding day, you also need to look your best for your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, bachelorette party, and engagement photos. These are great times to try makeup as well as see how it looks in photos
  
  At least a month before the first wedding-related event, visit a makeup counter. Get a face sheet done, so you can reference what they used, and bring it with you to your stylist on your wedding day.  If you like the results, consider which of the products you need and purchase them. If you don't, speak up! And if they can't give you a look you're happy with, try another. 
• CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT PRODUCTS OR IDEAS-- WE ARE HAPPY TO HELP!

Beauty 2012 Photo Inspiration!!!

Art of Exposure Photography

 Fresh for Fall --

by Door County Wedding Hair

photo:Art of Exposure

Highlights!!!

Wedding Planning

Consider working with a wedding planner.  There are so many ways they will make your life (and your future hubby's) easier.  Having a third party to discuss things with is a goldmine.  Their large wedding database and experience  they will enlighten some of your ideas as well as calm some of your anxieties.  We primarily work with Door County Event Planners.(http://www.doorcountyevents.com/ ) (our favorite!!!)  They are able to coordinate all aspects of the wedding and are able to make the day go off flawless and worry-free.  While you are getting ready, they will be making sure all the hands-on tasks are being taken care of.  The ceremony and reception with go off without a glitch.  With a destination wedding, the last thing you want is to be the master of ceremonies.  Let your cares be manageable, and consider this service.

Clean Half Back.

With so many of the styles being loose and natural, it is refreshing to see a clean updo that isn't too stiff or artificial looking.

Love this Site!!

This is the greatest site!!!

best wedding hair goes to:
http://www.projectwedding.com/photo/browse?tag=hair

They have the best and largest updated hair photo collection we have been able to find.  No awful styles. . . all pretty and contemporary, (with some personal adjustments:).  But for the most part, each style is workable.