Showing posts with label hair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hair. Show all posts

Monday, 26 December 2011

Birdcage Veil


Thanks to the '80s and '90s when I think of a veil I'm picturing 5 meters of tulle, 3 feet above the bride in a kind-of lion mane shape. If the idea of a traditional, long veil doesn't appeal to you then perhaps you should consider this alternative.


Usually associated with the '30s and '40s, the birdcage veil is a timeless look for any bride. The birdcage veil comes in a range of lengths and designs and offers a range of custom options. Check out Etsy for some handmade veils. 


A soft vintage feel is easy to establish with 3 things, pearls, lace and a birdcage veil. 


This bride's added a maroon silk flower and feathers to bring colour to her birdcage veil/fascinator, tied with her ruby red lipstick she looks nothing short of striking.


Birdcage veils start from around AU$70 and range up into the mid hundreds depending on the complexity of the design. For inspiration check out Etsy or Ebay for bargains.


Perhaps your choosing a wedding day in the warmer months, a birdcage veil is so un-invasive that on a hot day, you won't be feeling overwhelmed in layers of tulle!


Feathers, pearls and lace look delicious together with the birdcage veil.


This bride has opted for a tulle veil for a very soft feel in her garden wedding.

Monday, 18 July 2011

HALF PRICE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Brides-to-be it has come to the new financial year very quickly and to celebrate I am offering Half-Price Wedding Photography for your 2011 wedding if you book before the end of August.

Every wedding is different, and such, the price for your wedding photography will be tailored to your wedding. In your email, please provide me with the locations for your weddings, including where both bride and groom will be in preparations, the ceremony and reception and the locations you would like for your portrait session between the ceremony and reception. Don't forget to jot down a rough time-line too. If you're only after the Disc of photographs, let me know otherwise I will include print packages for you.

If you'd like to view some of my wedding portfolio:
Website & Facebook

email:          jewel.atw@gmail.com

There's nothing like leaving it to the last minute! So here's my little list of people you should be in contact with for your Wedding.

Make up and Beauty
Steph from Adelaide Mobile Beauty is my go-to for Bridal Make Up. Steph recommends that you book your Make Up Artist as early as you book your photographer.
*This is not my work, this is a portion of an image
by the wonderfully talented "Andy G Williams", used
to showcase the make up by Steph from Adelaide
Mobile Beauty & Hair by Selena of Hair on Wheelz.
Recently, Steph and I had a conversation (while she was giving me one of her "to-die-for" massages - $70 in home) - we were discussing the importance of having your make up done professionally for your wedding. A lot of brides think that they can save some pennies by doing their own make up, but after 4 or 5 hours their make up has smudged and faded and importantly, doesn't photograph as well. If money is the issue, then jut have your make up done, and the bridesmaids can do their own. Steph has fantastic bridal make up packages, get in touch with her via her website!

I have personally had Steph as my Make Up Artist and she was absolutely fantastic, the look was perfect, the make up was flawless and photographed so well. She knew all the right places to highlight, she covered up the bits I didn't like and accentuated my best features.
Check out her Facebook and like her page: Adelaide Mobile Beauty

Hair
One trick we used in photography is clip-in hair extensions, it provides a fuller and longer look for models, making the hair appear to be lush and thick. If you're having your hair styled curly, you'll lose an inch or so in length from the process alone. I highly recommend having clip-in extensions for your wedding. They look fantastic, and lets face it, when you see someone with gorgeous long hair, you can't help but say "Wow".
For the best service and the best price, I can only recommend one person, Jess from Maria Hair Extensions - add her on Facebook and tell her that Jewel sent you and I guarantee she will look after you.

Your make up artist comes to you, so why run your whole bridal party to the salon and back for your hair? Well, Hair on Wheelz will come to you. Selena is a wonderful stylist that travels across Adelaide. Again, I have personally worked with her (Hair in both the photographs above were by Selena). Her prices are the best in Adelaide, and her work is incredible! My hair (yes, that's me in the top photo) is very thick and straight, I never have to use a hair straightener in it, curls fall out of my hair within the hour but after Selena styled it for the shoot, I had curls for days! And, my hair was still gorgeous and lush.