Stuff I've been doing.....

   

               Kris  and Elle got married at the M Hotel in Las Vegas.  Ella Gagiano Photography

                                 Melissa and Jeremy at Union Station. Brandon Wong Photography

                                            Ti and her mom, Tita on the beach in Malibu.

                                     Jasmine and Liam in Ithaca, NY. Photo by Amelia Burns

                           Denise and Mark at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Photography by Charise

                                                  Irene and Brandon in Lake Arrowhead.

                                      Colleen and Donny at the Nixon Library. A & L Photo

From Wedding to Pregnancy to New Baby!

In April of 2010, I first met Ana at the trial run I did for her June 2010 wedding. She brought her dog, Sawyer who I fell in love with instantly. He set a nice, relaxed atmosphere and it was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. I had a great time doing her wedding at her lovely house in Beverly Hills. Two years later, Ana recommended me to her friend Sylviya to do her wedding. Then, when Ana became pregnant, Ana called me to do her pregnancy photos and again to do her photos once Evan was born. Here are the photos from each event ( minus the trial run).

                                                                                                    Ana's wedding, June 2010

                                                                     Silviya's wedding with Ana as Matron of Honor, May 2012

                                                                           Ana and Mike, January 2013

          Sawyer, Ana & Mike                                                                                                                                                      

Ana, Mike and Evan, February, 2013. Bottom 3 photos by Lori Dorman

The Advantages of Booking Your Trial Run With Me

Once you’ve selected your gown, it’s time to start thinking about hair and makeup. You might want to put a file together of various looks that you’d like to try, keeping in mind your hair length and texture. I suggest we meet to discuss these looks and do a trial run.

In terms of makeup, the questions I ask brides are:

1. What time of day is your ceremony?

2. Is it indoors or outdoors? 

3. What colors do you prefer? 

4. Do you think you’d like a natural look or something a little more

glamorous?

After each look is completed, I take digital photos that I print for you so that you can decide what you like or don’t like. This also gives you an idea of how the look photographs which is especially helpful for those of you who don’t regularly wear much makeup. We can talk about any changes and I’ll know how much time to allow and plan accordingly.  The trial run usually takes anywhere from 2 to 3 hours.  I hold them at my house where there's great, natural light and plenty of room.The rate for the trial run is $175. Call  or email me to schedule your trial run today, 818-786-0422 or betsy@betsymh.com.

Here are some recent before and afters  of trial runs I've done recently:

The New French Manicure

Stephanie Stone, Nail Stylist

                   

                       On May1st, I attended the Urban Unveiled Bridal Show at the gorgeous Vibiana,

                       presented by California Wedding Day magazine. On the way out I was given a 

                       copy of the magazine and came upon a piece entitled, "The New French Manicure"

                       with this beautiful picture of the look by nail stylist, Stephanie Stone of Nailing

                       Hollywood Management, Inc. She says, " A nude to white ombre nail is chic yet               

                       simplistic enough  to complement your wedding ring without outshining it."  A-men

                       I say to that! Hopefully this will put an end to the squared off and harsh lines of the         

                       ubiquitous, current French manicures.

Spring and Summer 2013 / lip color

My bride, Morgan, is wearing my Super Gloss in Super     Nectar over Laura Mercier's Creme Lipcolor in Caramel. These colors are perfect for Spring and Summer 2013.

Laura Mercier Creme Lipcolor $24, www.sephora.com

Super Gloss in Super Nectar $10, betsy@betsymh.com

Thank You to All Who Came to A Soolip Wedding!

         It was so wonderful to meet all of you at A Soolip Wedding at the Bel Air Bay Club on     March 3! The winner of the complimentary trial run was Kristin Ankeny.  If you still haven't chosen your hair and makeup team for your upcoming wedding and would like to book a trial run, please call me at 818-786-0422 or visit my website at www.betsymh.com.

Brides-To-Be! A Soolip Wedding,Sunday, March 3rd at the Bel Air Bay Club

 A Soolip Wedding is the most beautiful bridal show in Los Angeles featuring gowns by St. Pucci, jewels by Black Starr and Frost and the top vendors in the south land!  I will be there giving mini makeovers and talking with all of you about your upcoming nuptials.  And, to top it off, it's at the beautiful Bel Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades.  Hope to see you there!