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Jen is like a tiny little doll with this amazing mane of long shimmery red hair. When I held the hair in my hands I thought "Wow, I'm sure this is worth more than my car!" She made excellent choices for her wedding day look that really emphasized her natural beauty. Her hair cascaded down her back in big loose waves and her makeup was peachy and natural toned and sheer enough to show off her beautiful freckles. Come to find out, she was living right down the street from my old house in Alexandria, VA, so I got an update on the old 'hood and found that we had many favorite places in common. I really enjoyed seeing all of the details of her elegant wedding unfold.
Her organized and cheerful bridesmaids were not only beautiful but seasoned professionals that anticipated her every need. I was assisted by Nancy Geldres who did all of the bridesmaids' makeup and tag-teamed with me on their hair. I love these fun group portraits of them.
Jen has the SWEETEST mother you could ever know. She was so nervous about getting her makeup done but I was able to talk with her at length during the trial and assure her that I would keep it natural and light. One of my favorite moments of the day was seeing her mom's astonishment as she looked in the mirror. She hugged me and asked if I would come and do her makeup like that every day for her. Another favorite moment was with her brother. I know when I got married I was so worried that my brother would show up in a concert t-shirt and jeans (whew - he didn't). I'm guessing her brother gave her a hard time about wearing a tux (see how brothers are!?) and she had resigned herself to seeing him in something else. So when he stopped by the room that morning to deliver something she was absolutely stunned and overcome with emotion at seeing him in his tux. He just smiled like "heh heh!"
I want to wish Jen and her husband the best of luck as they start their new life together in a new place (Texas, no less!). I know it will be a wonderful adventure together! Thank you very much to The Artist Group for sharing these lovely photos with us.
Beautiful Cassandra, truly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYey! Cassandra I cant thank you enough for the AMAZING job you did on the hair and make up for me, my mom and all my bridesmaids. Seriously it all looked so gorgeous I was in awe! You achieved exactly the look I was going for and then some, and I sooo appreciate all the time you put into looking at my inspiration pictures and hearing my thoughts and opinions. You take such an interest in each and everyone of your brides which is truly priceless!
ReplyDeleteCassandra - Congratulations on your beautiful website - it is fabulous - and - thank you for featuring Jen on your blog. It is so exciting for us !
ReplyDeleteI had no intention of getting my makeup done professionally,Cassandra, but when I met and observed you at Jen's "trial' , I knew you were special -- unassuming. talented, sensitive, caring, knowledgeable, and totally professional.
What a job you did the actual day of the wedding ! Everyone appreciated how beautiful and natural they looked. I certainly did !
Cassandra, you are a gifted professional. I wish you all the success you so deserve because you know the meaning of true beauty - inside and out.
Kathleen (Jen's mom )