Over the last few months I have made it my misson to meet more fantastic suppliers so I have a great choice for my clients.
The one thing about being independent is that I am tied to no one and I get to choose the right team to work with my couples. Nothing is more important! Get this right and the wedding day is a dream. Not only do the bride and groom have the most fabulous time planning their day but everyone who works on the actual day has a blast too!!
Today I am introducing a really brilliant lady Kathryn Parr. Kathryn is one of the best hair and makeup artists around and the latest supplier to join my Wedding Genie Dream Team. We are going to work together on two of my weddings later in the year and I just can’t wait.
I always think it’s good to know a little about your suppliers, their personality and skills. I asked Kathryn to tell us a bit about herself.
How long have you been a Hair and Makeup Specialist?
I am very lucky. My career has taken me around the world! At 19 I went to work in the USA for 10 years, and then for the last 8 years I have been based in Marbella, Spain working and creating amazing brides. It’s time for me to come back to the UK and share my knowledge from around the world!
What products do you work with?
Over the years I have tried and tested so many different products, and I am happiest working with a range of products for the hair including Fudge, Schwarzkopf and Wella, I find that they really make the hair glossy and shiny, and are able to make the hair have lasting durability during the day without feeling sticky and heavy. For make up I use MAC, Giorgio Armani, Channel, Shishedo, Bobbi Brown., and also Airbrush HD make up The high end products photograph amazingly well and really look fantastic on the skin.
You just mentioned Airbrush HD make up, what’s that ?
Its new, and its exciting….
A bride faces the same scenarios that filmmakers and TV producers face – the need for a flawless finish that lasts and doesn’t move!
Airbrush Make-Up provides this and much more. A long lasting make-up that requires no touch ups, meaning the bride and bridesmaids need not worry about their make-up degenerating throughout that special day.
You may ask ‘Why have film make-ups not been used before for occasions such as weddings?’ Before Airbrush, some were all simply too heavy to wear and didn’t allow the skin to breathe. The advent of silicone-airbrushed make-up now enables a flawless finish and a light, weightless feel without compromise on durability.
Airbrush Make-Up will enhance your natural beauty, guaranteed to give you that natural glow. Airbrush Make-Up brides can’t help but feel outstanding on their wedding day
The benefits of Airbrush make up for brides are:-
- Flawless finish
- Weightless application
- Perfect for even the most sensitive skin
- Long Lasting
- Allows skin the breathe
- No touch ups required
- Smooth and natural finish
Do you always recommend a hair and make up trial?
Yes….this is a must so both myself and the bride feel happy with the Brides look on her big day!
Do brides usually know how they would like to wear their hair and Make up prior to the trial?
Not always! I have a few brides that know what they DON’T want, as opposed to what they do want. But during the consultation at the trial we will work together to create a plan of styles that we will try to see which ones you like the most!
What usually happens during the trial?
I will usually ask the bride to take a look through magazines to see any bridal looks that she might like the look of, it doesn’t matter if you like the back of one style and the front of another, but by bringing all the pictures along to the trial we can piece together the perfect style! Usually I will trial out 3 various looks to see which one you feel most comfortable with, and then take photos for you to look back on. Its also a great idea to bring along any hair accessories and veil that you may be wearing so we can see how they look together! By the end of the trial you will be 100% happy!
What Can I expect during the preparation on my wedding day ?
You can expect lots of fun and laughter with your closest family and friends! The preparations are all part of your wedding day, and you will enjoy the relaxing atmosphere whilst you are having your hair and make up done, and of course enjoying a glass of champagne !
A few weeks prior to the wedding, I will email you a little time schedule to ensure that everything runs on time- thankfully in 18 years I have never had a late bride, so rest assured!
I have worked with many brides over the years, and each bride is as individual as you are! I love doing what I do. People often ask me about what my job entails. After many years I have come to a conclusion that it’s more than just a job, it’s my passion!
It’s ensuing that the lead up to your big day is worry and stress free, it’s about being calm where calmness is required, its about making sure you feel as though your with a friend, and finally its about making sure there is a tissue at the ready ! Usually the first person the have a little tear is…..ME!……when the bride see´s her family for the first time before they are ready to leave for the church… thank god for waterproof mascara !
Many thanks Julie and look forward to working with you soon
I have some more fantastic people to introduce you to so keep popping back to see who else has joined my Genie Dream Team.
Until next time, happy planning.
All the more reason for you to ensure your guests feel part of your day. They will notice the personal details of that you can be sure. 
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I have been writing an article for the blog 
I was a little greedy in the last edition of Your West Midlands Magazine. I got to write two hot topics!! This time it was how to choose entertainment to suit you and your guests. Here is the question posed by the couple who wrote into the magazine. 
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