Lori Pinsky, Make-Up Artist Lori's strength is
bringing out your inner glow with a soft hand--a lovely, natural look that doesn't
distract but gently and beautifully enhances your features. Speaking of features, her
work has appeared in Real Weddings, InStyle, Clique, and more; she's a pleasant gal to
work with too. Call 310.486.2279 or email info@loripinsky.com for deets.
Mariah Nicole, Make-Up and Hair Artistry
Mariah's a fellow Association of Bridal Consultants member who apprenticed young (with
her mom, who was a make-up artist and skin specialist herself) and went on to train and
work both in New York and Los Angeles. She can offer you a wide range of looks, and we
love that she uses many organic, skin-friendly products in her work. She also offers
make-up lessons and bridal hair/make-up trials so you won't have any unpleasant
Frankenstein Syndrome on your wedding day. Check out her celeb-packed blog and call
818.915.8847 for availability.
Hair Diva Botanicals--Therese LeVasseur,
Hair and Make-Up Artist Therese will make you look your most beautiful on your
wedding day. Give her a call at 310.259.8392 and check out the Hair Diva Botanicals
website to purchase her all-natural hair product line.
Tammy Greenwood Hair and
Makeup Tammy's great because whatever you want, she can do: you want to look
natural, sweet, and approachable? No problem. Prefer a high-fashion evening look? You
got it. She's been at it for over 20 years and worked as a model herself, so she won't
keep you in the chair forever making you miserable before your "I do."
Professional and great to work with; email her here
or call her now at 951.738.8331 for availability.
Urban Shopping Adventures See
listing above in "Unusual Wedding Services." Christine can show you where to
find the latest dresses and bridal fabrics in the Garment District as well as cool
wedding shoes and all your accessories. Call her at 213.683.9715 or email here
for info. Christine's Urban Shopping Adventure for wedding stuff is soooo waaay fun;
you'll have a ball checking out the vanguard dress designs that haven't even hit the
stores yet, and you'll scream with glee when you see the bargains. Take your mom and
your girl posse, have lunch downtown, and make a day of it!
Leluxe
Clothing.Com LeLuxe Clothing wholesales elegant historical reproduction clothing
with an emphasis on stunning Victorian and 1920's beaded gowns, dusters, jackets, and
shawls. I am constantly asked where I buy the beautiful scarves and dusters I wear for
weddings; LeLuxe is my connection! LeLuxe Clothing is only available online via their
website and their inventory is continually updated, so check the site often for new
lovelies; the service and shipping are fast and friendly and the items always worth
waiting for. Buy a uniquely beautiful bridal ensemble that you can wear again and again,
and pick up a few beaded scarves and purses as gifts. LeLuxe is not just an MTG
Recommendation, it's an MTG necessity!
Pearl's Place--Designer Wedding Gowns
Online Ever walked into your local upscale bridal boutique, found a designer dress
you love, and then fainted when you saw the price tag? Pearl's Place may be able to cure
your sticker-shock by offering you the same designer dress at a greatly reduced price.
An MTG client recommendation! Email info@pearlsplace.com for information on your dream
dress.
The Dressmarket Looking for a
designer wedding dress at a fraction of the price? Check out The Dressmarket, where
brides offer their gently-worn gowns to other brides at great prices. You can shop by
region and communicate directly with the dress owner before you buy. Hey, you wouldn't
be all weird about wearing your Mom's previously-worn dress, right? This way you get
something that's still in fashion and Mom won't get on your case if you spill red wine
on yourself.
One Night Affair Not THAT kind of
affair, silly! This is the joint that finally poses the question, "Why do GUYS get
to rent their wedding day duds but GIRLS don't?" and answers: "Well, now they
do!" Yes, One Night Affair will rent incredible designer gowns for your wedding
(and your attendants), fit them, and accessorize them for you too. They also have table
linens to rent and celebrity gowns for sale; call 310.474.7808 to set up an appointment
to check out the collection. I've heard brides rave about this place and look fabulous
doing it, so give 'em a call if you dig designer but would rather not lay out a year's
income buying it.
Making
Memories--Brides Against Breast Cancer So now you've bought a dress and the
wedding's over--now what do you do with it? Here's a unique and heartfelt way to get the
most out of your wedding dress: donate it to Brides Against Breast Cancer for their
annual "Nationwide Tour of Gowns." New and pre-owned gowns are sold to raise
money to grant the wishes of terminal breast cancer patients; cash donations are also
gratefully accepted. Check out their website for show dates if you want to buy a gown or
be an event volunteer; you can find out how your business can help grant a wish for a
Making Memories client, too. Call them in Portland OR for more info: 503.307.5600.
C'mon, your kid's not going to wear it--did YOU wear YOUR mom's wedding dress???
Affordable Preservation
Company--Affordable Wedding Gown Preservation Affordable Preservation Company
provides top quality professional wedding gown cleaning and preservation at affordable
prices starting at $129 with free shipping to your door. Just buy a kit online and
they'll do the rest (including shipping you the mailing materials to send your dress
in.) 800.887.0135