Beauty and the Beach Blog

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2011-04-21T11:02:00.000-07:00

Beauty and the Beach

I am thrilled to introduce you to Beauty and the Beach! This award winning company from Orange County has been beautifying brides for over a decade and what a stunning job they have done. I spoke with Katie about her business and she was excited to share her story, and some fine tips for planning before the big day arrives.

: Lauren Pollard Photography

“My name is Katie Vollmer and I am the founder/owner of Beauty and the Beach. Literally the name is derived from my two passions…I LOVE makeup and I LOVE the beach! Beauty and the Beach is a bridal beauty business that specializes in soft, natural, timeless hair and makeup for a woman’s BIG day! I began my career as a hair and makeup artist with Hair Comes the Bride 13 years ago. There I learned the professionalism that an artist should have. I then attended an amazing makeup academy in LA and learned all the ins and outs of the exciting world of movie makeup.

Beauty and the Beach was born when I discovered that brides needed and wanted honest, talented, affordable, professional and friendly artists to make their “Red Carpet” moment as perfect as possible. After all, we are the last one to have our hands on them before they walk down the aisle to say “I Do” to the one they want to impress the most! The beautiful bride needs to know that she will be in the comfort of one that will not only make her look and feel fabulous, but also, a calm and friendly personality to comfort her as her BIG moment approaches. Each stylist that works for Beauty and the Beach is not only an amazing hair stylist and makeup artist, but is honest, caring and proficient at every level necessary. We make the day run smooth and send the entire bridal party down that aisle on time and looking and feeling absolutely picture perfect!

: Lauren Pollard Photography

Tips:

Just like every good vendor, hair and makeup artists book up fast! You will want to do your research and book your artists anywhere from 6-12 months in advance. Look at websites like Project Wedding and Wedding Wire to check out bride’s reviews. This way you are getting honest feedback about the local vendors you’re considering.

Don’t overlook the opportunity to have one person who can do both hair and makeup well. It alleviates the stress of coordinating around one more person’s timeline as well as limiting the personalities you may have to “deal” with on the wedding day. It’s just easier:)

Schedule a Preview 1-4 months before your wedding day to practice the looks you are going for. Bring your veil and/or any hair accessories to this appointment to get the entire picture of your completed look.

: Jagger Photography

Don’t let any makeup artist tell you that you have to cake on the makeup for pictures! It is possible and necessary to look good in photos but also up close and personal…you’ll be seeing all your loved ones face to face and you want to look like YOU!

Try airbrush makeup if you have the opportunity…it goes on fresh, light and lasts ALL day!

Let your skin shine through!

Don’t fall for the crazy trends when it comes to hair and makeup. Those are fun for bridesmaids, but when it comes to your bridal look, you want it to be timeless!

Make sure you as the bride communicate clearly. Everyone’s idea of a smokey eye or messy bun are different. As a stylist, we can’t read your mind …so open, honest communication is a must…at your preview and on the wedding day.

Bring in photos from magazines or of celebrity styles to your Preview so you both have a visual of the look you are going for. However, be realistic when it comes to the length, style, texture, colors etc…when it comes to you and your hair and makeup.

http://www.spunsugarsuite.com/?p=1705: Matthew Morgan Photography

Make sure your stylist has a contract. This not only protects them, and shows professionalism, but most importantly it protects YOU!

Make sure you talk to your photographer and/or coordinator when it comes to the timeline for hair and makeup on the wedding day. You’ll want to make sure your stylist has plenty of time to get you all done ON TIME for your photographer…typically 2-3 hours before your ceremony.

Have fun getting glammed up!! This should be a relaxing and exciting treat…to have your hair and makeup done:)”

Thank you Katie, you are truly fantastic! Make sure to follow Beauty and the Beach on Facebook !

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2011-04-21T10:59:00.001-07:00

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20's Themed Party!

2011-04-11T11:19:00.000-07:00

We had a blast getting women ready for a 1920's inspired fundraiser for the Junior Women's League of San Clemente

2010-10-21T08:31:00.000-07:00

Featured Wedding Blog by Luminaire Images

2010-09-18T08:34:00.001-07:00

http://www.luminaireimages.com/blog/old-ranch-country-club-wedding-photography/

Bridezilla???

2010-09-14T08:07:00.000-07:00

Had a crazy one this past weekend! Funny thing is, lots of bridal parties ask us when we are getting them beautified, if we have some crazy bride stories. Our answer is usually very boring, "No luckily all of our brides are pretty amazing. "In the 12 years I've been doing this, I have rarely seen anything worth mentioning. I think I have a story now:) It all worked out in the end. Thanks Courtney, for being my moral support and a witness! Blessings on the groom, I mean bride and groom's marriage!

Eva style

2010-09-09T19:23:00.001-07:00

Check out my new show, Eva style!

I posted this blog using www.pixorial.com

2010-09-08T11:53:00.001-07:00

Just wrapped up a crazy wedding weekend! But honestly, the NICEST most adorable brides! Had one on Friday...she booked me last minute and was down from Canada to get married in Dana Point. She was originally from Venezuela. Saturday I got my bride and her girls ready at their beach house in San Clemente. What a beautiful home and an amazingly sweet family! Lastly had a wedding with my rock climber bride in San Clemente...she was getting married at the Ole Hansen Beach club. Although the sun never came out, she was filled with sunshine and joy:)
I'm pooped but blessed!

10 min. h & mu.mov

2010-08-27T19:06:00.000-07:00

Boudoir Sessions {free album}

2010-08-26T16:48:00.000-07:00

Rani Lu Photography is offering all the Beauty and the Beach clients a free 5x5 costumed designed album when they book a Boudoir Session. Rani Lu and I share a fabulous studio that we do a majority of our sessions at. With the Holiday season fast approaching, the album makes the perfect gift for your boyfriend, fiancé or husband. And don't forget ladies that the first anniversary gift is paper!

Here are all the details:

Supermodel Boudoir Package $550

• Professional hair styling and makeup application

• 2-3 wardrobe changes

• 1-2 hour private session

• DVD containing all your retouched amazing images

• FREE 5x5 Album

Check out Rani Lu Photography at www.ranilu.com

Here are some favorites from a recent session Rani and I did:

2010-08-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

Getting ready for fall is always my favorite! I love the rich colors, warm fabrics, boots, coats...fall fashion is the best!
The look for hair this fall is TEXTURE! This comes with a good root boost, back combing, and a strong hold hair spray! You can obtain piecey texture with a curling iron for waviness or by using your fingers to hold the separation in place while spraying it. Try a pony tail with height at the crown and front

Volume and loose waves are also a hit this fall. Wrap your hair around the iron and hold it vertical to release a softer curl... or set the curl with a pin vertically to let the hair cool (think invisible hot rollers but vertically placed) This really gives the curl staying power! Let the hair "set" while you do your makeup. Then go back and release the curls. Run your fingers throught the curls for a textured look, or comb the hair with a soft paddle brush for a smoothed out softer style.

MakeUp is always fun in the fall! Warm golds, browns, olives, champagnes...GORGEOUS!!!
Plums are a huge trend this fall...and they are a great way to make green eyes greener! A beautiful color that looks great on all skin tones! Don't forget your nails too!

Two-tone lips are a flirty way to pucker up! Use a copper red with a bit of golden shimmer in the center of your lip to add dimension.Or just a classic red lip is hot for Fall 2010! Also try a gorgeous brown on the outside corners and crease of your eyes, while adding a gold or amber to the center of your lids to really make the eyes pop!

2010-08-24T06:57:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of working with a delightfully adventurous bride! What a beautiful albeit soggy day it was... Amy and Dana's day was absolutely perfect in every way! And I mean that, rain included! I have to say I was skeptical that there wasn't a back up plan. I mean us Southern California's wilt quickly when the precipitation begins, right?! But, a little H2O wasn't about to put a hitch in this couples step. They were incredible! And their wedding was a reflection of them in every aspect. I was converted, in fact brides... I think winter is the new summer!
Oh yah, re: hair and make up. We didn't have a chance to do a preview since we were separated by a couple of states. So the wedding day was it. Makeup was a cinch! Amy wanted a classic look with a lot of lashes to play up her bright blue eyes and a bold lip to add some pop! Now hair, Amy wanted curls...... in the rain. Deep breath in from the stylist. I've done a lot, but this was a first. Not wanting to deny a bride her every hearts desire, I said a quick prayer and got to work. Girls we had curls, in abundance! I'm a gal who laughs in the face of Mother Nature! And would you believe it they lasted all night even while the bride and groom danced in the night rain. Miracle, maybe?! ;)
See for yourself!
XOXO
Heather-Beauty and the Beach

Hair and makeup by Beauty and the Beach

2010-08-23T09:56:00.000-07:00

Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.

—Genesis 2:18, 21-24

2010-07-23T07:35:00.000-07:00

Baby Micah born May 25th! A precious new addition to my blessed family! Took a month off to have him and now its back to hair and makeup! Thank you to all that loved, supported and prayed for us! We love you!

..:: Pictage | Event Photos ::..

2010-06-09T14:16:00.000-07:00

..:: Pictage | Event Photos ::..
baby Micah Jeffrey Vollmer born May 25th 2010 at 8:27 am.
6 lbs 6 oz. 19 inches
Perfect and Precious!

2010-05-06T09:49:00.000-07:00

Here is the most amazing video trailer from a wedding we did about a month ago! This videographer was amazing!!! Here is the trailer along with the company's info:

Steve Luxenberg
Owner
Weddings by SML
Award Winning Wedding Cinema
949.683.1953
www.weddingsbysml.com (WEB)
www.weddingsbysml.blogspot.com (BLOG)

2010-03-23T14:53:00.000-07:00

So we did another fabulous bride on March 20th at the Surf and Sand in Laguna Beach! It was a gorgeous day! Joyce and her her girls were so fun to be around and the day was so smooth! Heather and I came and did the hair and makeup as my awesome assistant, Kelly set hair and snapped these awesome photos to capture our "Getting Ready" process!

Look at what a great idea this bride had when it came to numbering her tables! She took photos of her and her hubby at each age and used those with the coordinating table number. Here's a photo to show as an example

Here are some of our finished styles:

2010-03-23T14:04:00.000-07:00

Yay...we've been featured on Los Angeles Style Unveiled! Please visit our link at
http://lastyleunveiled.com/lisaandmark/

Another fun-filled and crazy BIG bridal party!

2010-03-16T17:49:00.000-07:00

We called in the troops for this one! Beauty and the Beach and their team of 6 stylists, under Heather's great leadership,cruised down to the gorgeous Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego. We arrived at 9 am and had everyone picture perfect by 2:00! What a beautiful bridal party! They sure made our job look easy! Natalie our fabulous bride and her 9 bridesmaids, two moms, an aunt and two flower girls...t was about 26 services!! Ran pretty smooth considering the fact that me and my prego belly fell and tweaked my foot earlier that morning and could hardly walk. Here are some pics to see the glimpse of our day!
The makeup was inspired by the amazing bouquets and the peacock feathers!

2010-03-16T17:48:00.001-07:00

See more reviews of Beauty and the Beach on Project Wedding.

Tip for the week

2010-03-12T09:22:00.000-08:00

To save money during these tough times, use your finger or a foundation brush to apply your foundation. Once you've placed it on your face, blend it in with a sponge. If you use a sponge directly, it soaks up all your foundation and you'll go through it twice as fast!

2010-03-12T08:10:00.001-08:00

See more reviews of Beauty and the Beach on Project Wedding.

2010-03-12T08:08:00.001-08:00

See more reviews of Beauty and the Beach on Project Wedding.

Angel's Incredible Indian Wedding!

2010-03-11T09:15:00.000-08:00

Photo by JENNIFER ROPER

Last Saturday, March 6th, I had the pleasure of participating in one of the coolest, most fascinating and beautiful weddings I've seen in the 12 years I've been doing weddings! Angel and Tim threw a gorgeous Indian Wedding complete with an elephant and ALL! They had a Christian ceremony and reception as well, so the hair and makeup was so fun to do because we changed the look about three times throughout the day! Angel was so welcoming and allowed me to witness the groom riding in on a huge elephant with all their loved ones dancing in the POURING RAIN around him! It was like watching a Bollywood movie!