Summer Wedding Makeup for Skaneateles Country Club Wedding, Skaneateles, NY

 

VENDORS

PLANNER~ Heather Davidson Hospitality

PHOTO~ Kerri Lynne Photography

MAKEUP~ Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry

HAIRSTYLIST~ Bijou

VENUE~ Skaneateles Country Club

VIDEOGRAPHER~Mayer Video

FLORAL~ Folls Flowers

DRESS- Gee June Bridal

BAND- Mert Players

RENTALS- She rents Vintage

Wedding Day Makeup in the Midst of a Pandemic

Wedding Day Makeup in the Midst of a Pandemic

I love creating a wedding day makeup look with brides. I always feel honored to a part of one of the most special milestones in a woman's life. Seeing each bride’s face light up when she sees her reflection is the highlight of my day.

Photo credit: The Story Photography Makeup by Holly for A-List Artistry

As a bridal makeup artist, most mornings I’ve spent with wedding parties involves a room filled with friends and family. I’m doing makeup while watching everyone enjoying mimosas and memories. Laughter fills the room and it is such a special time. 2020 weddings are shaping up to be a little different than most brides have anticipated.

 

Photo credit: The Story Photography Makeup by Holly for A-List Artistry

With the current Pandemic, the scope of bridal beauty and the wedding

celebration has dramatically changed. Some brides have chosen to reschedule to next year.Many brides are choosing to forgo the large party and attendees to have an intimate gathering to keep their existing 2020 wedding date. A number of them are planning both. They’ll have their intimate ceremony this year and then in 2021 the large celebration they originally planned.

Photo credit: The Story Photography Makeup by Holly for A-List Artistry

Currently, in NYS, the guidelines have not been released for when makeup services will be allowed to resume and what the limitations on services will be. This has left brides wondering what to do if they are having their mini wedding and still want to look special for their day.

Photo credit: Kerri Lynne Photography Makeup by Holly for A-List Artistry

Within the makeup artist community I am hearing a number of ideas. A makeup artist friend of mine is involved with a direct sales makeup company, so she is putting together a complete set of makeup products and brushes for her bridal clients to be able to apply their wedding day look themselves, should it be necessary.

Photo credit: Alice G Patterson Photography A-List Artistry

If in-person contact is not an option, I recommend reaching out to your makeup artist to see what they can suggest. Since NYS is opening by region, it will depend on what Phase your area is currently in. Being allowed to work is not controlled by your makeup artist. Keep in mind things are very fluid, so having flexibility in your plan and a backup plan is a good idea. 

Photo credit: The Story Photography Makeup by Holly for A-List Artistry

An option I’m offering my bridal clients is a Pre-Wedding day video consult to see what products and tools they currently have that can be used to apply their own makeup the day of the wedding. I’ll then create a mini shopping list of items I recommend to complete their look. I will even create a face chart with product colors, their placement, and the proper brushes to use for reference.

The day of the wedding I can plan a video chat while the bride is applying her makeup which allows me to walk her through the process and calm any nerves she may have. At the bride’s request, I can arrange a group chat with her bridal party while she’s getting ready to replicate that feeling of the girls getting ready together. How fun to have the ladies drinking their mimosas from their homes, sharing stories and celebrating the bride!

Photo credit: The Story Photography Makeup by Holly for A-List Artistry

If makeup artists are able to work, please understand that we are

working to the best of our ability under new circumstances we have never had to deal with in the past. Certain aspect of services may have to be omitted or altered. Services may take longer to accommodate the sanitation procedures needed to help keep everyone safe.

Photo credit: The Story Photography Makeup by Holly for A-List Artistry

Regardless of what type of interaction is possible, whether by video or in person, makeup artists want to give you the best possible experience. At the end of the day, we all want you to feel special and to help create a little of the magic you had looked forward to on your day. If you don't have an artist, now may be the perfect time to reach out to one to see if they offer options that will fit with your newly revised vision.

Photo credit: The Story Photography Makeup by Holly for A-List Artistry

And as I have always told all of my brides, well before any notion of a pandemic, there is only one true goal for the day and that’s to be married to the love of your life! Congratulations!

Photo credit: Kerri Lynne Photography Makeup by Holly for A-List Artistry

Airbrush Bridal Makeup for Fingerlakes Bride at Crispin Hill, Penn Yan NY

Samantha was unable to schedule a Bridal Makeup Preview appointment before her wedding date, as she lives out of the area. I have an extensive Bridal Profile each client completes to give me a clear picture of the bride's personal style as well as the style of her wedding. 

Samantha requested to use her favorite red lip color for the day of her wedding. Nars Velvet Matte in Dragon Lady was the perfect choice.

I like to lightly fan the skin after setting spray is applied. It helps the spray dry quickly while also being cooling and calming to the bride.

Airbrush makeup from Temptu Pro gave a beautiful porcelain look and the results lasted through the day and evening, even in the crazy heat that summer day.

Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry

Photographer- The Story Photography

Videographer- Ground Up Media- Ben Secor

Hair Stylist Missy Clark from Salon Agogo

Bride's Gown- Eliza Jane Howell

Florals- Rockcastle florist 

Venue- Crispin Hill, Penn Yan, NY

Makeup for Mothers of the Bride (& groom!) Part 3

The response to our first two Makejup for the Mother of the Bride and Groom posts has been overwhelming! And it prompted many brides to send us photos of their moms after we did their makeup the day of the wedding. The post is one of the most viewed postings on our blog, which lets us know two things.
1. Our brides LOVE their moms!
2. Moms definitely have a concern about how they will look if they chose to have makeup done the day of the wedding.

We get it! We know the wedding process in itself is overwhelming. Choosing the "Mom" dress can be a challenge in itself. So putting the moms beauty needs in the hand of professionals can take one thing off the To DO list the morning of the wedding. We'll create a look that will leave her looking refreshed and polished.

Julie's mom Ann. Gorgeous mother of the bride!

Makejup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry
Hair stylist- Danielle Moss
Photographer- Leo Timoshuk Photography
Venue- Aurora Inn, Aurora NY

Leah w MOB Mary Buttolph Photography
makeup- Holly and Christina
Hair Krista and Kaitlin Lavish

Maggie's mom and her bridal party
Makeup by Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry
Venue- The Hotel Syracuse/ Marriott Downtown Syracuse, NY

Emily w MOB Photo Tom Brown
Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-list Artistry
Hair Stylist - Jessica from Adagio Salon

Emily and her mom
Makeup Artist- 
Photographer- Jennifer  at Vrooman Photography

A-List Artistry's Bridal Makeup 2016 Year in Review Part 1

2016 has been our biggest, most fabulous wedding season in our almost 8 year history! We've been so honored to be a part of so many fabulous women's weddings. And I just found out, because of all of the love and fantastic reviews our brides have written for our services on wedding website,The Knot, we've been awarded Best Of Weddings 2017! 
To celebrate, I wanted to share some of our favorite bridal photos from the year. Then I realized how many there are that I love. So this is part #1.

Meet January bride Whitney. She had a Winter white wedding thanks to Mother Nature.

Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry
Ceremony- Palace Theater, Hamilton NY

Reception:The Colgate Inn, Hamilton NY 

Photographer: Blue Swan Media       

Wedding coordinator: Jana Truett-Crouch,Colgate Inn 

 

This is Abby... one of my all-time favorite brides. Three of her bridesmaids were previous brides of A-List Artistry, so working with her & her girls was like a fun reunion, catching up with everyone. And Abby is as gorgeous on the inside as she is on the outside.
Makeup artist- Holly Piselli and Jessica Puccia for A-List Artistry
Photographer- Clark + Walker

Ceremony- Dewitt Community Church

Reception- SKy Armory, Syracuse, NY                      

Love this shot of a classic June bride, Erika!
Makeup Artists- Holy Piselli and Jessica Puccia for A-List Artistry
Hair Stylists- Krista and Kaitlin for Lavish Salon
Photographer- James Bass Photography
Location for beauty services- Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn, NY
Venue- Emerson Park, Auburn, NY

Love Michele's unique wedding dress! & her whole bridal party did a morning yoga session prior to makeup and hair!

Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry

Photographer: Rachel Liz Photography

Hairstylist: Maria Tucci 

Ceremony & Reception Greystone Castle, Canastota NY 

                 

Cynthia's outdoor ceremony at Wolf Oak Acres Love the mix of boho and glam!
Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry

Ceremony and Reception location- Wolf  Oak Acres

Photographer‘s Name-  Amanda Bellucco

Videography- The Cullen Studio

Bride Natalie on a paddle board! & fireworks! Perfect July 4th weekend wedding.

Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry

Photographer-The Story Photography

Event Planner- Pamela Beth Weddings

Location- a private residence on Skaneateles Lake, Skaneateles, NY

Bride Natasha, in a carriage and with cotton candy! Can't beat that!

Makeup Artist- Christina Cianciosi for A-List Artistry

Ceremony and Reception location Wolf Oak Acres 

Photographer-Janelle Rodriguez                                               

Videographer- Gavin Law 

Planner- MLH Events

Wedding dress- Watters Harper

Makeup Artist- Christina Cianciosi

Ceremony Chapel Cornell University

Reception- Grace & Gratitude, Ithaca, NY

Photographer‘s Name-Allison Maxwell

Planner- MLH Events

Hairstylist- Alison Sileo 

Meggie and her lovely ladies celebrating in Emerson Park

Makeup Artists- Holly Piselli & Jessica Puccia for A-List Artistry

Hair Stylists- Crazy Beautiful Co. 

Ceremony & Reception Emerson Park Pavilion, Auburn NY

Photographer‘s Name-  Mary Dougherty Photography    

Planner- Lovewell Designs    

Bride Danielle at the Genesee Grand, Syracuse, NY

Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry

Reception Venue-Genesee Grande 

Photographer- Stacy Claire Peffley for Crystal Herry Photography    

Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry

Ceremony-Hendrick’s Chapel, Syracuse, NY

Reception- The Lodge at Welch Allyn

Photographer‘s Name-  Laure Lillie Photography

Hairstylist- Nikki Chapman from Euphorium   

Bride Marietta at the Aurora Inn

Makeup Artist Christina CIanciosi for A-List Artistry

Ceremony and Venue- Aurora Inn, Aurora, NY 

Photographer- Servidone Studios  

Planner- Heather Davidson

Bridesmaid in Kate's wedding at the John Joseph Inn looking fabulous!

Makeup Artist Christina Cianciosi for A-List Artistry

Ceremony and reception venue John Joseph Inn       

Photographer‘s Name-  Erica Hasenjager

Videography- Love Brain FiIms

Laurie's Fall Sherwood Inn Bridal Makeup Skaneateles, NY

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• Quality of Service: 5.0
 
• Responsiveness: 5.0
 
• Professionalism: 5.0
 
• Value: 5.0
 
• Flexibility: 5.0

Laurie & Dave said... 
Holly, owner of A-List Artistry was my make up artist for my engagement photos and wedding day. She is phenomenal and truly a pleasure to work with!! When I told my photographer who I was using, she was thrilled because she said that Holly does (and did for me) a wonderful job where she does not have to touch up skin in photos. My make up looked great through the entire day and my look suited my style very well. Holly was always very responsive and better yet, provided tips (that you would never think of) and an emergency checklist to get your head around some things you need to remember on your wedding day. She is punctual and stuck to the schedule we put together which helped the day start off on the right foot. Holly is super friendly and easy to get along with and also extremely flexible, as our start time for make up changed the week before and she was willing and able to accommodate. She is very talented and versatile in the looks she can provide, however, she does pay attention to the brides overall desired look for the day and does a great job with creating a cohesive look for the wedding party. A- List Artistry charges for a trial, but if you plan in advance you can utilize the trial when you get engagement photos taken, as it worked out great for me! At the trial, Holly made several notes and then she does a sketch of the make up on paper to ensure she is prepared and remembers what you discussed (attention to details). She also will offer advise and will not steer you in the wrong direction! A-List Artistry offers a touch up kit which I recommend as I definitely used. I was very impressed with A-List Artistry, specifically speaking in regards to Holly, and would highly recommend her to anyone! She is someone you will want on your team for your wedding day as she will help you remain calm and put you at ease!

Wedding: 10/03/2015

Makeup Artist- Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry

Photographer:   Laure Lillie Photographie 

Filmmakers- Fruit Tree Studios (Joy and Jim Mienser)

Hairstylist:   Nikki Chapan –Euforium salon on-location

Sandra's Mirbeau Inn and Spa wedding makeup in Skaneateles NY

One of the reasons I love Mirbeau Inn and Spa is it is such a serene environment for a bride to get ready in. I was so happy Sandra agreed to have her makeup done on the patio area outside of her room. Natural light is the best to do makeup in and the location gave us plenty of light!

And imagine my surprise when photographer Mary Buttolph was climbing in a tree to get this shot! 

The gardens make a beautiful backdrop!

So many fun and unique details!

I totally have a thing for posting brides shoes. I love how the shoes can show a bride's style and personality!

Bride's makeup by Holly Piselli for A-List Artistry

Bridesmaids makeup by Christina Cianciosi for A-List Artistry  www.a-listartistry.com

Photography Mary Buttolph Photography  www.marybuttolph.com

Ceremony and reception Mirbea Inn and Spa, Skaneateles, NY  www.mirbeau.com