Vanessa & Dawson's Wedding

One of the reasons I love doing wedding makeup is I get to meet some of the most beautiful brides inside and out, and Vanessa was one of them. During her consultation I discovered that Vanessa use to compete in dance with her sister when they were younger. Vanessa and her sister would travel all over the States to dance, and because they were performing on stage they had to wear a lot of makeup which she became accustomed to. So when we were discussing what kind of look she wanted to have for her wedding day I wasn’t surprised when she pulled out a picture of an intense, black smokey eye with nude lips. I was thrilled because I knew how striking this would look on her perfectly flawless skin and how much definition it would give her eyes in the pictures.


Key products – #3 Lashes, Carbon, Smut and Texture eyeshadows, Pale Lip Erase, Creme d’ Nude Lipstick and Fashion Whim Cremesheen Glass. Our limited holiday set - Iced Delights Lip bag / Wintercool includes the lipstick, gloss and lip pencil in a snowglobe inspired bag, makes a great little touch up kit for your wedding day!

14 day Manicure from Black Orchid Spa

I recently had a manicure done from Denisa at Black Orchid Spa. I'm really excited because I tried the new Orly GelFX manicure and it lasts 2 weeks chip free! I love the look of the regular gels but I don't like having the commitment of filling them and the condition that they leave my nails in once they've been removed. So Denisa suggested the Orly GelFX. They still give the look and shine of regular gels but they're a lot better for your nails because they're infused with vitamins A & E, and Pro Vitamin B5. So far it's been about a week and my nails are still in perfect condition! This is a great option for brides if you don't want the commitment of regular gels but still want your nails to look beautiful and last for your wedding and honeymoon thereafter. You can see other services that they offer and pricing info on the Black Orchid Spa website, the Orly GelFX is an extra $15, or contact Denisa at (604) 533-0195. Mention my name and she'll give you 15% off their services. They can also come to you as well, great idea for a bridal shower or just a pamper night with the girls : )

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Orly GelFX Manicure in "Kiss the Bride"

Orly GelFX French Manicure