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More vintage...

I was so excited to be a part of another promo card for Retropolitan in Ellicott City. We took vintage veils dating back to the 1950's and 1960's and personalized hairstyles for each veil! It was so fun to create unique looks to really showcase each color and style. Today we see these veils every weekend at weddings. When they were used in the 50's they were know as "whimsies". I love how the style has come back and people are still using the feathers, jewels and flowers today!

Photos and design by Balance Photography

I love emails like this!!!

I'll say it before and I'll say it again, I love receiving emails from the bride and her family shortly after the wedding! There are some days I open up my inbox and wonder how I got so lucky? Jan and Sarah were such a joy to work with! They were the perfect mother-daughter combo any wedding vendor could ask for! Congrats Sarah! It was our pleasure!

Ashley,

They're simply aren't words to describe how perfect Sarah's wedding day was for her. Mindy and Cara did a superb job on all of the girls and me!! We all felt extra-pretty that day. I've attached a picture of Sarah so you can see what an awesome job they did. Thank you so very much again for helping to make Sarah's day extraordinary. :)

Jan K 8.7.10

Going Vintage....

We see all different types of dresses and styles every single weekend! We see new designer dresses. We see wedding dresses that were originally shreds and were remade to a one of a kind dress. We see dresses that haven't changed and that have been passed down through generations. We see vintage dresses! Even though we are the hair and make-up end of the wedding biz we love to see dresses! Ideally we get to see "the dress" when we meet our brides at the trial so we can help create the perfect hairstyle. We never want the hair and make-up to take away, we want it to compliment the dress!

I love these promo cards made especially for Retropolitan in Ellicott City, MD. We had a lot of fun teaming up with Rissa and Nathaniel of Balance Photography! Our model was great and she glamed out the 1950's dress! I adore the birdcage veil. We are seeing these every time we have a trial night. There are so many variations and Retropolitan has a great collection! Clearly we went above and beyond for the hair and make-up. We wanted to do something fun and outside the box. We made it a perfect look for a Glam the Dress shoot! The flowers were designed by Wessel's Florist!

Fun fact: The model has a full head of extensions pinned in. She's really a brunette!

July 16: Emily

I used to do Emily's hair when I worked in a local salon and I was honored that she contacted us for her big day! Emily is a gorgeous girl and made a stunning bride! The style that Mindy came up with complimented both Emily's sweet personality and her amazing fashion sense!

Ahhhhhmazing photos by the oh-so talented Meaghan Elliott! Check out her blog to see more from Emily's wedding!

Look at that hair! I'm so in love!

Congrats to Emily and John!!!

Hi Ashley and Mindy,

I just wanted to say a big thank you to you guys for making my entire bridal party's hair so beautiful for my wedding on July 16! Everyone loved their hair and it stayed in the whole night. I especially ADORED my hair - it was exactly what I was looking for. Mindy did a fabulous job with everyone. She was right on time, very efficient, and fun to work with.

Thank you again!!

Emily Brandon

Baltimore Bridal Show - August 1st

Don't forget! We are at the Baltimore Bridal Show this Sunday August 1st from 11am to 5pm! The show is being held at the gorgeous Marriott Waterfront Hotel! There are loads of fabulous vendors, cake samples, runway shows and amazing giveaways!

Stop by our booth to meet some of our artists! They will have information on hand and can talk to you more about our awesome services! Check out our site for more info!

We will be next to the guys who know how to tear up the dance floor and get your guests moving! Be sure to ask about the special discount with Beat 2 Beat DJs.

Enjoy the show and we look forward to meeting you!

April 30: Jen

As soon as I put my hands in Jen's hair, I was in love! She has the perfect hair to pin, curl and play with. The first shot she sent me is from her hair trial. We didn't use any product but I think it still looks fantastic!

This picture is from her actual wedding day! I love how you can see Baltimore and the water!

Thank you Ashley! I am so glad that I found Up Do's For I Do's online and that you were available for my wedding. I left the hair and make-up trial feeling radiant and beautiful and had confidence that you would help make me feel that way on the wedding day and you did! My hair was beautiful and my makeup was so natural looking which is exactly what I wanted. You and Beth were fantastic!

~ Jen