In Love with The Johnson’s

Love recognizes no barriers.  It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.”  – Maya Angelou

 

Thea and Frank’s love sparked almost six years ago when they crossed each others paths in Washington, DC.  Ironically, Thea and Frank attended the same University at the same time while persuing their undergraduate degrees but did not cross each others paths until a little later in life.  As Thea recalls, she was the “third wheel” hanging out with some friends the night Frank approached her for her number and the rest was history.

 

Thea and Franks wedding was an intimate evening filled with elegance, love and laughs.  The John Marshall Ballrooms were the perfect event space leaving all of their guests in awe!  From floral arrangements, table settings, open bar to the food, no detail went overlooked.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Booking and Consultation

 

Thea has been a long time friend of mine so when I learned she was getting married I was excited for them both and the big day!  Thea booked me as her bridal hairstylist for her engagement shoot,

bridal portraits and wedding day; of course I was naturally thrilled.  Just as I do with all my brides who entrust me with their hair, I take the assignment as a huge responsibility.

Thea was certainly not your cookie cutter bride which made this experience even more exciting.  During her scheduled bridal consultation she shared ideas of what direction she wanted for her hair and I provided my professional feedback based on her hair texture, hair length, face shape and dress style.  I always encourage each bride to have a bridal consultation because this will allow you and your hairstylist the opportunity to communicate expectations, review visual inspiration photos, assess the need for hair extensions, see yourself in a complete hair look, and more.  See more tips from my previous post “The Bridal Hair Checklist” to help you prepare for your bridal hair experience.

 

The Hair Decision

 

After discussing and exchanging many visual hair inspiration photos, a hairstyle for Thea’s bridal portrait and her wedding day were finalized!  TWO DIFFERENT LOOKS!  If you follow my mane.ediTS social media platforms you may have seen where one of my bridal industry peers and PROs shared advice on this very concept; should your bridal portrait look be the same as your wedding day look?  Tiwa Lawrence, Bridal Makeup Artist & Beauty Educator, answered this perfectly by saying, “It all depends on the Brides intentions for her shoot.  If her goal is to envision her complete wedding day look, then it would be ideal for her to have the [hair/makeup] artist create the exact look for the shoot.  However, if the Bride is open to creativity, she could use the bridal shoot to fulfill her fantasy [hair/makeup] look and at the same time have lasting images to add to her wedding experience!”

 

 

I absolutely loved both of Thea’s looks because they complimented her very well.  Thea’s bridal portrait hair was much more creative/editorial in nature with a deep side part pulled into an overly full and tussled low ponytail.  Hair extensions were used to add volume and length.  This ultra glam look was breathtaking and clean!

 

Thea’s wedding day hair was nothing short of ROMANCE!  Prominent waves with a side part and face framing fringe complimented her entire look effortlessly.

 

 

 

In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours.  In all the world, there is no love for you like mine.”  – Maya Angelou

 

Thank you Thea for allowing me to be a part of your special day and trusting me to bring your bridal hair vision to life!

 

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