Erin's big day

Erin had been in a wedding the previous year I did, so I was one of the first vendors she booked when her time came.Even with the salon they went to caused the girls to run way behind schedule *** seriously, hire a stylist that will come on location. The running around is not worth it** I still finished pretty close to schedule.

While waiting for the girls to return from the salon, Erin's mom and I got to know each other and I even talked her into false lashes. Once a mom sees the effect it has on making their eyes look more bright eyed, they LOVE them!

Amber's Airbrush bridal makeup

Loved working with Amber and her family. Even though her dog didn't love me (& all dogs love me!) I felt better that the dog didn't like the photographer either, lol.
She looks beautiful.  I used TEMPTU's silicone airbrush to give her a look that would last all day and all night. And those lashes? Proof all brides should use false lashes.

Shavonne Joliee Photography working her magic

So excited when I get the email from a bride letting me know her photographer is someone I love.

When Erica told me she was referred by my friend (& photographer) Shavonne. I was ecstatic.
Shavonne is the type of photographer that truly connects with her clients. We met 3 years ago. both starting our own businesses, learning along the way. Shavonne designed my website, logo and ads.
She also became a dear friend. She has photographed my daughter Gigi a couple of years ago and I still have my favorite hanging in my studio

She knows how to capture the people and their personalities.And she has a generous heart as well.
So be sure to check out her slide show of Erica's wedding. I'll be sure to post photos when I get them too
http://animoto.com/play/41Xt02MCn4r8dEHRbPjbgg.

Even more excited to show you pics from HER own wedding! A fabulous affair at the Landmark. 

3 times in my makeup chair is a charm

Brooke has been in my makeup chair 3 times. First for her BFF's Jenn's wedding (where Brooke had  experienced a horrible spray tanning incident. Proof to try things in advance of any major event). 

The second time, she contracted me to be the makeup artist for her sister's wedding. A gorgeous affair at the Clayton Opera House, which was photographed by Bert Pohl Photography.

 The third time was for her own wedding! It is one of the things I love most about the job. Building relationships with clients that see them through these amazing life events. 

Brooke had a large bridal party so Jessica traveled with me to do makeup for half of the girls.

Brooke, Jenn and the girls

 I ask for each bride's photographer's info when booking them. I like to know who I'm working with that day. Her original photographer I hadn't heard of. So I did a search on them. They had an entire website created by over 20 clients they had never delivered photos to!! The clients had logged complaints to the Better Business Bureau and the Attorney General! 

I quickly emailed Brooke the link to the site I had discovered. With Brooke's dad about to be deployed to Afghanistan soon after the wedding, I knew these photos would be especially important to the family.

Brooke contacted Bert Pohl Photography in hopes they would be available instead. They were able to make some changes in their schedule and save the day!!

Bert and Kryna are a husband and wife team that I LOVE working with. They have great artistic vision. They worked with closely with Brooke to get the shots she really wanted.

www.bertpohlphotography.com

 Forgive me for posting so many photos, but this was one of my favorite weddings for 2011.

I hope I get to work with Bert & Kryna again this year.

And congrats to Brooke on the news of her expecting late this Summer!

A-List Artistry's Bridal Makeup Captured by Vanessa Finch Photography

I've had the pleasure of working with Vanessa on quite a few occasions. She just sent me some of her favorites from weddings we've worked together on. I even had the pleasure of doing Vanessa's makeup for her BFF's makeup, Andrea this last Fall. Even though Vanessa was supposed to be relaxing with the girls, she couldn't resist snapping these shots.

Love Andrea looking at her lashes!

lovely bride Vanessa (not the same Vanessa:)

 

Bridget getting ready for her wedding at the Skaneateles Country Club

Thanks for sharing Vanessa! 

I see we already have another Skaneateles bride for 2012 we'll be working with together!

www.vfinchphotography.com

Valentine's Inspired Shoot

I was really excited that Alice and Beth Patterson asked me to be the makeup artist on their styled shoot. They were teaming with Stephanie from Sissy's Vintage & Nouvea to create a Valentine's breakfast nook moment. All items shown; pillows, table settings, and jewelry are available at the Baldwinsville boutique..

Stephanie's husband Randy was a great sport and model for the shoot along with Stephanie. I love the heart necklace! It's available at her boutique.

Even their donut loving dog Sadie got involved!

https://www.facebook.com/sissysboutiqueny

I'm planning a trip over to Baldwinsville to check out her custom made bracelets. We talked about some ideas I have and she is so accommodating!

I love supporting women owned businesses and local businesses.

If you need some great bridesmaids gifts and are looking  for unique, check out Sissy's Vintage & Nouvea.

Thanks so much to Alice and Beth @ Alice G Patterson Photography for involving me. Their photography is stunning and always makes me smile.

http://www.alicegpattersonphotography.com/

Birchbox Bridal giveaway

I love Birchbox! It's this great service that sends you a box of beauty goodies each month to try for only $10 per month!
They are giving away a Bridal Beauty box full of goodies a bride would love.
Check it out

A-List Artistry awarded Bride's Choice award

{Syracuse,NY} – January 25, 2012 – WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce A-List Artistry has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Beauty & Health!

The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization, A-List Artistry was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients.

A-List Artistry is recognized as part of the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire local vendor community, comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The Bride’s Choice Award recognizes the best local wedding vendors across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is thrilled to honor the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Since the launch of the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program four years ago, thousands of outstanding wedding professionals have been recognized by the bridal community for their supreme service and dedication to the wedding industry. It is with great pleasure that we congratulate A-List Artistry for their continued professionalism and commitment to enriching the wedding planning experience for engaged couples.”

We are happy to announce that A-List Artistry is one of the very best Beauty & Health within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. Thanks to their positive feedback we were able to receive the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ for 2012.


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Jessica's bride Jessica

Jessica had several brides this year also named Jessica. Popular name!

This Jessica chose gorgeous Bayshore Grove in Oswego, NY 

They have an amazing cottage for the bridal party to get ready in complete comfort

Jessica performing her magic on Jessica

Airbrush makeup by Jessica with A-List Artistry

Thanks to the talented Jenna Kain from Kain's Photography for the beautiful work and for sharing!

www.KainsPhotography.com

Keeping the day fun!

 Lisa received our makeup artistry service from her BFF as a gift. And we're so glad she did. Lisa let me snag a few of her snapshots of her day. Some of the fun behind the scenes that made me smile. 

I love the "duckface" shot and that they BOTH did it!

"I Do"

 The shoes are beautiful and I love the personal touch Lisa added! 

Makeup by Holly @ A-List Artistry

Thanks Lisa. Approaching your marriage with these smiles ensures a life time of laughter and happiness.