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All Glammed up with Drybar

December 12, 2013 Leave a Comment

Right now, we are totally drooling over all the the winter wedding details. It is pretty magical and it’s about to get better. During this time of year, there are beautiful winter weddings and all kinds of festivities going on, including holiday parties. Whatever the event, a winter wedding, or holiday soiree, it is an excuse to get all glammed up. What bride or girl can resist? First step in getting all dolled up? Stop by Drybar , a gorgeous blow dry bar located in a city near you. There’s nothing that makes a girl feel pampered and gorgeous like a blowout. Why not enjoy having someone else ( a fabulous professional hair stylist), blow out your hair into a pretty look? We think its the way to go. This salon not only offers fantastic services, but it is done with a level of professionalism that will keep you coming back. We have to admit that we are kind of obsessed with Drybar, and want to sneak in and stay in their insanely gorgeously decorated salon forever. Maybe not forever, but long enough to get a few beauty things done. Bride, bridesmaids, or any girl attending a wedding or holiday party, make sure you make an appointment with Drybar. Believe us when we say that its the best money spent for an amazing hair experience!

The Drybar Team

About Drybar…

Founded by longtime stylist Alli Webb and her brother Michael Landau, a former Yahoo! marketing executive, and her husband Cameron Webb, a creative director. First location opened February 2010 in Los Angeles (Brentwood). Currently operating 30 locations in CA, AZ, TX, NYC, DC, MD and GA. Upcoming locations include hot spots Houston, Chicago and Boston. Drybar does about 100,000 blowouts a month and currently employs 2,000+ people and counting.

Drybar’s concept is best summarized by its trademarked tagline: “No cuts. No color. Just blowouts.” Drybar charges a flat fee of $40 regardless of hair length, style or tools used.

There are six signature styles at Drybar that are aptly named after drinks:

Straight Up – Simple and straight
Manhattan – Sleek and smooth
Southern Comfort – Big hair and volume
Cosmopolitan – Lots of loose curls
Mai Tai – Messy and beachy
Shirley Temple – Preteen blowout

Drybar’s branding proudly features its official mascot, Buttercup (the upside down yellow blow dryer), found all over its shops and website! The prototype design of Drybar was created by award-winning architect Josh Heitler of New York-based firm Lacina Heitler. ( Josh is also a partner in Drybar.) Each shop is carefully crafted to look and feel like a comfy, chic “bar” instead of a typical salon. Signature elements include fabric paneled and tufted walls, marble countertops, Italian styling chairs, flat screen TVs playing“chick flicks,” iPhone charging docks at each station and custom music playlists.

For Brides and their girls…

Drybar has a VIP room in most locations that people can rent out for private parties. In this case, a bride can rent the room out for just her and her bridesmaids for wedding day preparations. Of course complimentary drinks and chick flicks are offered. Drybar also does what’s called an UpTini which is a fancy bar themed name for an Up Do. Drybar is like your one stop shop for all things bridal hair!

Photography Workshop + Vineyard Styled Shoot by Hope Stanley and Nancy Orozco

December 11, 2013 Leave a Comment

We’ve got something super special on the site today. I am so excited that my wedding-loving heart is bursting with joy! You know how much I love weddings and all the pretty details that come with them. You also know that I love the photographers that capture all the lovely, romantic, and beautiful details. If it was not for the incredibly talented professional wedding photographers, I totally would miss out on so many gorgeous wedding details. And THAT would be a such a bummer. If I was not able to view pretty images, one after another, my job would be really boring and dull. But when you have amazing weddings and a photographer on hand to capture it all? Then you have yourself a happy day. Yep, I can look through wedding photos all day long and never get bored. You can imagine how happy I was when I received news from my friend and bridal stylist, Hope Stanley about a photography workshop and styled shoot that she planned. When I heard about it, I almost fell out of my chair. The images? I probably viewed them like 100 times, and it was pretty hard to choose which ones to feature. See for yourself, and you will see what I am so in love with!

Hope Stanley tells us a bit about the workshop…

I co-hosted a workshop with photographer, Nancy Orozco and other photographers. The idea was to teach photographers how to shoot photos for blogs. I spoke with them on how to work with vendors and models, and stressed the importance of acknowledging everyone that is involved with organizing a photo shoot. I try to convey to brides how important it is to have a group of professionals work together hand and hand. For instance for this workshop or any styled photo shoot we plan, we choose a location, a theme or feel, and the gown and tux. We then research on the hair and makeup that will complement that entire feel. A florist is then given a story board of location, gown, make up, hair and theme of wedding. When planning a wedding you need to do the same and remember that when vendors work together, your photos will turn out amazing.

Hope Stanley with the models

Venue: Giracci Vineyards and Farms

Bridal Stylist/Concept Stylist: Hope Stanley

Photographer: Nancy Orozco

Florist: Sarah Toner

Wedding Gowns: Mary Me Bridal

Stationary: Sugar Press Invatations

Catering: What A Dish Cafe & Catering

Hair: Rebecca Leigh

Esthetician: Natalie McCracken

Videographer:Paul Santiago from Boffo Video

Furnishings: Persiano Event Rentals

Groom’s Attire: Friar Tux Shop

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Bridal Beauty by Bethany Colson

December 8, 2013 Leave a Comment

It is a lovely Sunday morning here at BHL, but before we go out to enjoy this beautiful day, we wanted to introduce a fabulous and talented makeup artist who has some serious skills. We are talking about a gorgeous and a beautiful transformation to make any bride feel oh-so-pretty and ready for her big day. So without further adieu, we like to introduce the incredibly talented Bethany Colson. So make sure to scroll through the pretty images which shows off what Bethany Colson can deliver for each and every bride.

About Bethany Colson…

A bride is the star of her day and should feel and look her most radiant confident best. She wants to look like herself but even better than she imagined. Her make-up should be beautiful to her groom standing in front of her and also ravishing to the guests in the back row. Her make-up should stay on throughout the long day and be just as gorgeous in the captured photographic moments that will be treasured for the rest of her life. But picking a glam team who can really hone into a bride’s personal and unique style can be tricky. What kind of bride are you? A romantic English rose? A beautiful beachy bride? A modern bride who wants to exude sophisticated elegance? Or are you a little punk rock? Bethany loves talking with her clients to discover a look that truly exemplifies their personality, style and comfort level with make-up. She always comes to the client for her trial and designs a look with them, patiently making any changes or tweaks in order to make sure that bride is happy. A bride should have nothing to worry about on her big day and Bethany makes sure to care for every beauty detail.

With nearly 20 years experience (including 5 years as an M.A.C. trainer), Bethany has worked with many celebrities on editorials, commercials, fashion campaigns, advertisements, music videos and runway shows but she loves making ALL women feel like a supermodel on their wedding day. She has loves working with woman of all types, ages, skin colors and styles… each woman is another beautiful canvas to explore with their own natural beauty shining through. She has extensive skills working with photographers to ensure that the models make-up is perfectly suited for the lighting conditions and can achieve the desired look. She also applies her make-up in a way that can withstand the often long work days under intensely hot lighting conditions. Aside from doing the hair and make-up, Bethany has also Creative Directed many commercial shoots. This is a cultivate skill that allows her to consider the beauty styling of a shoot in a much broader context, making sure to also consider all of the other fashion, prop and photographic styling. She brings all of these skills to her wedding clients so that they know that they can feel confident in her care and expertise. She also loves to do engagement photos, special occasions, boudoir photo shoots and private make-up lessons.

Bethany is located in Los Angeles but travels to clients throughout Southern California and even to exotic locations when requested. Her full portfolio can be seen at www.bethanycolson.com and is always happy to hear from a bride to talk about the services she provides. Feel free to contact her at beauty@bethanycolson.com or by phone at310.927.8072

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Top Five Winter Wedding Tips

December 6, 2013 Leave a Comment

Winter often gets overlooked when it comes to planning a wedding. No, it’s not the most popular season but for the winter loving couple it just might the perfect time to say “I Do”. Having some doubts about a winter wedding? Don’t despair my beautiful brides-to-be before setting out on your planning journey, here are BHL’s top five tips for winter nuptials.

Candlelight: Candles are perfect during the winter. They give that rustic and inviting feel, and when used in large numbers provide comfort in any space. The soft glow of candles is perfect for creating a romantic and intimate ceremony atmosphere. Continue this feeling into the reception space by using candlelight as the main source of light during dinner. Your guests will feel relaxed and at ease in the inviting glow.

Experiment with Color: Don’t feel obligated to choose the typical holiday colors. Surprise your guests with an unexpected accent color in the flower arrangements or reception tables. Remember flowers that are in season are cheaper, but also be mindful of holidays. For example, the price of roses skyrockets around Valentine’s Day.

Photography: The winter months are notorious for unpredictable weather. That’s why it’s so important to pick multiple areas within your venue to take your pictures. Pick an area that is indoors in case rain prevents you from taking photos outside. Remember, after the time change the sun goes down much earlier than in the spring and summer months. An earlier ceremony time might be the better choice if you want your photos taken before nightfall.

Always Have a Back Up Plan: Save yourself some wedding day stress by having a back up plan for… almost everything. Back up plans for ceremony, photography, reception, etc. It’s not likely you’ll have to use any of these plans but it’s nice to know that you have them… just in case.

Have Fun with the Season: The best thing about winter is that there are so many holidays! Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day and more! Have some fun with the holidays and add seasonal details to your wedding. Incorporate an eggnog cocktail closer to Christmas or heart accents as a nod to Valentine’s Day. You can also create a winter wonderland by hanging crystals like icicles and plenty of greenery.

Follow these five helpful hints and winter wedding planning is not so scary after all! Happy Planning!

Filed Under: General Tagged With: bride, holidays, photography, wedding day, wedding venue, winter, winter wedding

Crystal Cove, Newport Beach Engagement Session from Manya Photography

November 27, 2013 Leave a Comment

It has been a sweet holiday week so far, and we are halfway there. Tomorrow marks a day of eating, watching football, being with family or doing absolutely nothing. Sounds pretty good right? But, before all that, how about treating yourself to the most romantic, sweet, and adorable engagement session from Manya Photography. As you are finalizing the menu, or stuffing that delicious turkey, take a break and prepare yourselves for a romantic e-session surrounded by gorgeous beachside details. This couple is so cute, my heart got a bit more happy, just by viewing their adorable photographs. You can tell they are totally in love. Their love totally compliments the beautiful details surrounding their e-session. What a wonderful way to get your holiday cheer on right? View the incredibly romantic photographs which Manya Photography captured. See why each and every photo is gushing with sweet love. Enjoy an e-session before all the holiday festivities begin!

From Manya Photography...

Meet Johnnie & Amy: They are both such a sweet and lovely couple. You can see how much love they have for each other. It is so obvious! They choose Crystal Cove, Newport Beach for their engagement shoot because it’s where Johnnie proposed to Amy. How sweet is that? I always like my couples to feel comfortable, have a lot of fun, and to join in on the creativity. I tell my couples if they want to try out something, I’m all for it! I love capturing such a milestone in a couple’s lives. It was special to be part of that moment. It was a great experience. They were a lot of fun to work with. They love to smile, laugh, be romantic, silly and sweet, those are my favorite type of couples. I’m was honored to be Johnnie & Amy’s wedding photographer. They got married in Kerman, CA and had a traditional Russian wedding.

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Sneak Peek of TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta” Season 6 Episode 2

November 15, 2013 Leave a Comment

Wrapping up the week with a new episode of TLC’s SAY YES TO THE DRESS: ATLANTA. What a fabulous way to end the week and kick off the weekend! Is there anything better than a weekend of shopping plus bridal details? We are totally giddy this morning, and totally excited for tonight’s episode. We can not wait! If you are a SYTTD: ATLANTA newbie and want to know what this show is all about, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Oh, and of course tune in tonight and watch some gorgeous shopping!

The show all takes place at the gorgeous bridal salon, Bridals by Lori. The goes behind the scenes and follows a variety of particular and strong-willed southern brides and their entourages as they search for their perfect wedding dress. The show features Lori Allen, Monte Durham, and the team of experts as they find solutions for all the indecisive brides-to-be. At the end of each appointment, the bridal consultant will ask one very important question, “Are you saying Yes to the Dress?”. The answer to this question? You will have to tune in each week to find out. Get ready for a whole new batch of southern brides-to-be as search for their dream bridal gown.

On tonight’s episode:

Tonight’s episode features bride-to-be, Amanda who loves her tattoos and wants to find a dress that shows them off. But her mom does not agree and wants to find a dress that covers them up. Southern bride-to-be, Lexie is searching for a dress that matches her fiancés family heirloom veil. Then there is Brittany who is indecisive and not sure if she will say yes at her final fitting. Each of these brides have a specific style dress in mind, but will they go home with what they thought they would love? Or will it be something totally different and new? Which dress will they say yes to? Which dress will stand out the most to them and their entourage? Tune in tonight to find out!

“Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta” is on tonight at 9/8c. So set your DVR’s, or watch it live tonight!

Filed Under: General, TV Shows Tagged With: Atlanta, bridal, bridal gown, bride, Lori Allen, Say yes to the dress, sneak peek, SYTTD, TLC show, wedding day

Blow Out Drybar – Southern Orange County

November 13, 2013 Leave a Comment

I am totally obsessed with all things weddings. You know this. Today’s post is about all the fun perks that comes with weddings, (Besides marrying the love of your life of course!). When it comes to weddings, there is a lot going on, from planning all the many fabulous details of the wedding, and taking part in all the pre-wedding events. What is the best way to prepare for all these big events like showers, bachelorette weekends, and the wedding itself? One word. Blowout! There’s nothing that makes a girl feel as instantly polished and put-together as a blowout. These days new salons that specialize in blow-drying are popping up all over, making it all super easy to get all dolled up. Sounds gorgeous right? Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Blow Out in Southern Orange County, California and was totally “wowed”. A beautiful designed salon offering the total royal treatment. As soon as you step in, you feel like a queen and the pampering begins! I am not a bride or bridesmaid, but I sure felt like I was going to some grand affair. Any bride, or girl should definitely stop by and get yourself all prettied up. Not only does this fabulous salon deliver beautiful looks for brides and her girls, but everything they do is first class service and very professional. Oh, and the owners are super sweet too. I enjoyed my short little interview we did with owner Michelle of Blow Out. See all the fabulous things she has to say about this luxurious dry bar.

The Make-Up Artist Team

Niloufar Gibson, Chief Editor of Bridal Hot List with Michelle, Owner of Blow Out.

About Blow Out … Blow Out a Luxurious Blow Dry Bar was created to provide women with the value and convenience they need without compromising quality. Blow out does one thing and does it well, making you look and feel fabulous. Conceived with the fashion forward woman in mind , Blow Out is a long awaited service for the women of South County who have busy lives and are looking to add simplicity to they’re exciting lifestyles for an affordable amount. Whether you want us to travel to you or bring your party into our salon we offer the finest in quality services. Our menu includes blow outs, up dos, braids, half up half downs, makeup and lashes. Each wedding party is treated like a royal family with customized packages. complete with exceptional services, and bottomless champagne plus strawberries. Other events we host are wedding showers, bachelorette parties, baby showers, birthday parties, you name it. Please call our party planner Michelle to speak further about your event.

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Strike a Wedding Pose with Dazzle Photobooth

October 29, 2013 2 Comments

As an admitted fan of photo booths, today’s post will come to no surprise when I say ” I love photo booths!”. I always love to do the introductions when it comes to these types of features on BHL. However, today’s Photo Booth vendor is extra special, as this fabulous company made an appearance at BHL’s One Year Anniversary Celebration. So today we are giving them their own spotlight. Dazzle Photobooth is here and I could not be any happier. What makes this photo booth company amazing, is that it is a totally interactive experience. Once you choose your favorite props, grab a few friends, and jump into the booth, something magical happens. Even before the photo is snapped, there is a countdown (not from the screen), but from the attendant of the booth. The countdown is so exciting, and there is even a signal for striking that pose, making the experience of taking a photo a fun time. The attendant gets totally into it, and with excitement of the countdown and the amount of enthusiasm in their voice, you can not but smile and giggle. The photographs? Once they pop out, they are priceless. A perfect photo filled with a whole lot of love and fun. A total memorable piece which can be shared with you and your guests. All weddings deserve a great time!

About Dazzle Photobooth…

Dazzle Photobooth is a photo booth rental company based in Orange County, CA. We are driven with the determination to provide a friendlier and more affordable service that you will never forget! Customer satisfaction goes hand in hand with our devotion to our clientele. We always have a smile on our face and enthusiasm in our voice as we assist you with adding tons of fun to your special event. Our event attendants are nothing less than friendly and are included in every booking as our free courtesy to you for the entire duration of your rental.

What makes us stand out:

We offer an interactive experience, while most booth operators offer 1 attendant during their events, we offer 2 attendants. This is highly effective because our attendants provide an interactive experience – they push the button to take the pictures, allowing for great looking photos. The 2^nd attendant is responsible for keeping the prop table organized and they offer suggestions to guests on what to wear allowing for more of a personal touch plus it keeps the line moving!
We offer social media kiosks with our rentals allowing guests to Facebook, Twitter, and Email their photo’s in real time.
We offer 3 types of booth setups, enclosed, open-air, and Hollywood Red Carpet

Our Facebook Link: www.facebook.com/dazzlephotobooth

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Sneak Peek of TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress” Season 10 Episode 10

October 25, 2013 Leave a Comment

Good morning lovelies! Are you ready to wrap up another fabulous week? I know I am. I am so looking forward to the weekend and the gorgeousness it has to offer. But what I am most excited about is sharing a sneak peek of a new episode of TLC’s SAY YES TO THE DRESS. What is there not to be excited about? As an admitted bridal gown lover, it is no surprise that a show like this makes me smile. If you are a SYTTD newbie and want to know what this show is all about, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Read on and see why I love this show so much. Oh, and of course tune in tonight and watch!

The show all takes place at the gorgeous bridal salon, Kleinfeld Bridal in NYC. The show goes behind-the-scenes and uncovers the various obstacles every staff member faces to make each bride utterly happy and pleased on what may be the most important day of her life. The show features not only bridal experts, but emotional brides, opinionated entourages, and dream bridal dresses. At the end of each appointment, the bridal consultant will ask one very important question, “Are you saying Yes to the Dress?”. The answer to this question? You will have to tune in each week to find out.

On tonight’s episode:

Tonight’s episode features bride-to-be, Brooke is looking for a one of a kind, unique bridal gown for her special day. She is determined to find it and will not settle for anything else. Amanda is a bride who is all about the bling. She wants to add a bit more bling to her bridal gown. Bride-to-be Taylor is stressed when she finds out that the wrong lace is ordered for the jacket to accompany her bridal dress. Will each of these brides walk away with the gown of their dreams? Which bride’s gown will you fall in love with? You will have to tune in tonight to find out!

“Say Yes To The Dress” is on tonight at 9/8c. So set your DVR’s, or watch it live tonight!

Filed Under: General, TV Shows Tagged With: bling, bridal gown, bridal salon, bride, Kleinfeld Bridal, Say yes to the dress, TLC show, wedding day, wedding gown

Five Perfect Fall Wedding Palettes

October 24, 2013 Leave a Comment

Fall has become one of the most sought after season to host a wedding. From the mild and comfortable temperatures to the beautiful foliage arranged in rich and i inviting colors, no wonder Fall is the perfect time to have a rustic wedding. Here are five stunning Fall color palettes that will add vibrancy to your big day. Ranging from light to dark, you can never go wrong with choosing one or the other. Lively, Radiant and Lush!

EMERALD