I finally  met Veronica and Brian in person at my house a few months back. They live in San Diego and needed a place for Film Garden to shoot their love story. The pretty backyard with the fireplace is mine! And the guitar that Brian is playing to serenade Veronica is my husbands. Brian and Veronica are a joy to be with.

Missy was Veronica’s Design Visage stylist and they hit it off immediately. Its kinda hard not to like Missy. The preview at the Design Visage salon lasted more than 4 hours. You will recall Veronica, her 2 sisters and her mom, all had quite a different idea for Veronica’s wedding hair and make-up. The 4 V’s had the entire crew laughing for hours. They really could not agree on a look. Ultimately it was Veronica’s choice, although she was trying to make everyone happy.

The decision: a new wave 40′s style side do combined with an updated 40′s bridal makeup. Awesome……

On the wedding day the Design Visage had the pleasure of beautifying all the bridesmaids and moms

One of the most touching parts of Veronica’s wedding; she had recently lost her father. All the girls including mom were so sad that this most important man would not be able to give his daughter away to the man she was to marry. Veronica’s fathers favorite flower was the sunflower. A large sunflower was in her bouquet as the simple of her father with her the entire day. It was wonderful.

I must day Scarlett Lillian’s photos are simple perfect.

A tender moment with MOM

This is my favorite photo, the real emotion.

Don’t you think Veronica chose the best wedding hair and makeup?

We at Design Visage do not get to see these moments on the wedding day, we beautify and off to another bride, so it is so special to see the tender moments. Scarlett Lillian has some amazing talent.

Here they are with Film Garden from the TLC show “Wedding Day Makeover”

These few shots were taken by Stephen Knuth Photography .Wow Veronica must have felt like a star with two photographer and a film crew following her around.

Design Visage has received many calls regarding Veronica’s bridal hair and makeup choice…..so I believe it was a hit.

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Holly is the author of several bridal books and coordinated hundreds of weddings in Southern California prior to moving to Northern Calif….her wit and knowledge of wedding etiquette are unmatched.

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I really appriciate brides who think outside the box…maybe because I as well did not do the traditional. I met this “to die for” man in Italy when I was studying there many years ago. We had so much in common. Most importantly we both agreed on the importance of a commited relationship, although did not want to marry. Well as life has it, after he was here for 2 years…we could not longer dodge immigration. The attorney said marry by April 15th or he becomes an illegal~!!! wow so we did not even talk about it for a few months…well April came around and to spare all the details….we went to Las Vegas…I wore a black dress ( very stunning) and we did it all alone…we did not even tell our friends or family….he suggested the drive through Elvis ceremony, but I did draw the line there…..so here we are 12 years later…..happy, married…..without even 1 photo of the day. O yes we did confess to our families 5 years after the day!

What a pretty girl with such a natural bridal make-up choice.

This is quite a non traditional bride…and look at that fantastic fruit sculpture

she has the whole look….

love the birdcage veil

you sure do not need any jewelry, or necklace with this ornate design

this bride is fantastic….the look is perfect.

 If man is to survive, he will have learned to take a delight in the essential differences between men and between cultures. He will learn that differences in ideas and attitudes are a delight, part of life’s exciting variety, not something to fear.

The birdcage veils are such the fashion and so very fun.

The colored veiling and broach is one of my favorite looks…you can find all this on Bridalmode..and many more. Design Visage also has the entire line in our Newport Beach Salon.

Next we see the feathers…..fantastic for bridesmaids, brides and you can wear it again….cute with jeans

Now check out the fabulous headbands, yes elegant enough for the most sophisticated wedding, although cool enough for a night out.

And don’t forget the ear jewels

So if you are one of Design Visage’s brides, you will get the opportunity to try all the bridal hair accessories at your hair and make-up preview. But don’t fret…..if we do not have the pleasure of making you beautiful on your wedding day, call make an appointment and you can come in a try all the fun accessories as well.

Fun was had by all…..and everyone left with terrific hair.

Alterna has been a great inspiration for Design Visage always sending their master educators. We as a company are committed to consistent education for our professional and personal lives. 

Insist on yourself. Never imitate.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

One of the alternatives to extreme pain it…NO SCREAM CREAM…yes it works. Invented by a woman who worked for a dentist. She was bright enough to think of a topical numbing product. Good ideas are all around us, find a need a fill it. So although I will admit it is not a miracle cream, it certainly makes an unpleasant sensation very tolerable. Now I know many of you brides are very body hair savvy and probable know more than me. Today is for the average joe, which is the most of us. And lets face it most of you are afraid to ask anyway. So lets jump in and discuss the jargon. It will vary from salon to salon

Bikini wax= the sides of the legs into the crotch area and top of the stomach if needed.

Brazilian= a landing strip

Honeymooner= all gone

Do not forgo this important service prior to the wedding, just grab your NO SCREAM CREAM and make your choice.

Ok that’s done, we can discuss the rest of the body….

Underarms….just do it..that’s all I can say. Let it grow about a 1/4 inch and come on in. You will not believe how fantastic it is to have baby soft underarms and not have to shave for a while…..each one of us will last a different amount of time. But here is the great thing ladies, when it starts to regrow….NO STUBBLE….just soft, a honeymoon must.

Eyebrows: This is sooooo important to your wedding day make-up. Eyeshadow does not look good on top of fuzz. Start the shaping process asap. And most importantly DO NOT.. I REPEAT DO NOT wax your brow the day of your wedding, or even the day before. You just never know when you will puff up and get red. And one thing many are not aware of, when you wax the brow area, it strips the top layer of your skin. Eyeshadow will not adhere to it. Your body needs a day to recover the skin.

Arms: If you have dark hair or lots of light hair…..get rid of it. If you choose to do it only for the wedding and honeymoon, no problem, just let it grow. And as in the underarms…it will grow in very soft.

Legs: Personal opinion….not worth it. Hurts like %%%%, and due to the fact that your hair growth has 3 cycles, the day after the pain you could feel stubble. The legs are a commitment. You come every 3 weeks and after time, different for all, the hair will diminish and will grow in softer. It really works, although not if it is just for the wedding/honeymoon….steal his razor for the closet shave.

Feet: do I even have to advise you on this…..wax it off

We will not go into every little crevice of the body, but it can be done. Come see our wax specialist for a complimentary consult.

You have just graduated from waxing 101…..

All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.

Winston Churchill

I am proud of our salon since this was an invite only function. The type of girls that work at Design Visage hunger for education, all types, not just in the beauty field. That is why we ALWAYS hear the comment that we are unique and that the clients feel so comfortable in our salon and many continue to see our stylists and skin care specialists long after the wedding.

Here they are with some of the models…….of course they would be…..

It is important to know what type of company we are……we are so many things, although a few that stand out are: committed to integrity…..committed to education…..committed to fun

Thanks Lauren and Heather for bringing back all the new information.