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Selecting Your Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist

LaVey from Your Beauty Call has answered some frequently asked questions for our blog about choosing the right makeup artist and hair stylist for your wedding day. How should a bride prepare for a makeup and hair trial run? Making sure to have somewhat of a look of what you want in mind helps immensely. Also being realistic of the look you're trying to achieve is important. If you bring a picture of j-lo wearing a high bun but you have a short bob, then it's not realistic! Also for makeup, try looking up pictures of people who look like you, or have similar features.

Do you suggest that brides send you photos prior to their trial run or wedding day? I always suggest for our brides to have photos handy when they arrive. Sometimes there is no reception in hotel rooms so having them stored in your phone or iPad or printed always helps us all be on the same page! Someone's version of "natural" may be different than my version of "natural", so pictures really are worth a 1000 words.

What should a bride do with their hair and makeup prior to arrival? Hair should be 100% dry. Day old hair is usually best but if you have real oily hair, use your judgement. As far as prepping your face, make sure to have no makeup on. Moisturizer is fine but no sunblock. Please no waxing on your face at least 48 hours prior.

What type of expectations should they have going into their trial with you? A trial helps everyone feel a little more at ease on what to anticipate on the day of the wedding. We are extremely fast so some brides are nervous when we tell them how fast we are. But, after the trial, i think it helps them realize we really have our timing down!

What if they don't like something during the trial? The beauty of a trial is that we can all learn and see what you like and don't like. We can always tweak anything. The good thing is if you have a picture, we will already be close to the general feel and look of what you are trying to achieve. Also, keep in mind that professional flash photography will wash out a lot of makeup so a trial will be good to wear it and take photos, which is why I think a lot of brides do trials for their engagement photos.

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Your Beauty Call is a traveling on-site beauty team specializing in hair and make-up.  Created and operated by two highly respected hair and makeup professionals, we are not your average glam squad.  We offer our professional services for weddings, photo shoots, fashion runway events, holiday and family events, bachelorette parties, or any occasion when you need to look your glamorous best!  With a combined 20 years of experience in the hair and make-up industry, we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the highest standards for all of our clients.  Photo: Adam Trujillo Photography

Using only the highest quality products, Your Beauty Call focuses on transforming your beauty vision into reality.  Why deal with the inconvenience of traveling to a high-traffic salon on The Strip, when you can experience the same savvy artistry and pampering in the comfort of your own space?  Your Beauty Call has quickly become a favorite amongst wedding professionals in Las Vegas, NV (the wedding Capital of the world), as well as throughout the industry.  Some of our recent clients have included Grammy Award winners “The Black Keys”, musicians Cee-Lo Green, “The Ting Tings”, Nascar participants, Pin-Up models, Reality TV stars, local Las Vegas performers and dozens of wedding parties.

If you’re ready to look your red-carpet best, who better to call than who the celebrities go to, themselves?  Everyone’s favorite beauty call, hoping to soon be Your Beauty Call!

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LaVey and Tyson's Wedding

I'm so excited to finally share these images from LaVey and Tyson's wedding from last September on the blog! This was one of my favorite weddings to plan because we were so involved in all aspects of the planning process and LaVey and Tyson were so much fun. It was a true collaboration. I remember discussing the possibility of finding an old movie theater in California. We also looked into the Queen Mary, the Historic Boulder Theatre, and a few other locations. Read on for LaVey's take on their wedding planning experience. Thank you so much to the amazing Alt F for providing us with these images. As always, I love working with them. Great photography, easygoing personalities, and true professionals. Some fun facts: LaVey's a vegetarian (actually, a pescetarian) but we had a slider truck at their wedding. Luckily, there was one veggie slider option and a mac 'n cheese station.  Can't let our bride go hungry! She is also allergic to flowers so we kept flowers to a minimum. We had schwartz calla lilies in her bouquet but the rest of the decor provided by Enchanted Florist was non floral decor. And of course, the fab makeup artist and owner of Your Beauty Call not only did her own makeup but did make up for the entire bridal party. She said it calmed her.

I asked LaVey to share their story in her words: I always thought since I was about 16 that I wanted to get married in a movie theater. Ever since I was a little girl, I've been fascinated by movies and cinema, especially the golden era of cinema where people dressed to the nines to go watch a movie. So, of course I hunted down the only standing old movie theater with any character in it left in Nevada located right outside of Las Vegas in charming Boulder City. I loved that theater and the owner was so nice and accommodating to me.

However, in the mean time, Tyson had started flight school in Henderson at Monarch Sky and the owner and staff had decided to throw a Superbowl party in their brand new recently renovated airplane hangar-turned-lounge re opening. I tagged along with Tyson to the party and from the outside it looked like your average airplane hangar but once you walked through the door, I was amazed by how cool this venue was. The ceilings were beyond high (of course they were, they usually store aerobatic airplanes in there), there was an old fashioned dark cherry wood bar and the whole place screamed retro! And not at all in a cheesy way! It was just a lounge for pilots to hangout in. I knew right then that this place is where we had to get married. My internal thought must have been blurted out loud because the on staff photographer looked at me and said, "you so should get married here. It would be our first wedding." I glanced at Tyson and we both gleamed and we once again just "knew". And I guess like they say, "the rest is history". It's true what they say, "when you know, you know".  And, that goes for not just the groom but the dress, the venue and really all the vendors you pick for your big day. That's exactly how I felt with ALL my wedding vendors. It was like we were all meant to be! A true perfect fit! And as cliche as it sounds, you'll know when it happens to you!

Thank you LaVey and Tyson. It was such an honor to be included in your special day!

I love the below photo because it showcases her Elvis Presley tattoo. LaVey and I are both Elvis fans - she has a tattoo of him on her arm and I share his birthday. Also, check out the cool airplane bridal bouquet brooch! Love it.

How hot does this group look?

LaVey and Tyson wanted minimal decor at the ceremony site. We set up their chairs "in the round" and decided on black fabric and a red chandelier on the structure and black crystal chandeliers at the start of the aisle.

After the ring bearer and flowergirl walked down the aisle, the music stopped and anticipation was building for LaVey's entrance. Having a background in entertainment, I am ALL about the drama and the timing of events. I love that the music stopped and it was so silent as we awaited the plane's entrance to the ceremony site. I got chills when we heard the plane come around.

Tyson's last name is "Kindred" so isn't that signature cocktail name perfect?

Wedding Planning Team: Juliet & Angelica of Green Orchid Events Venue: Sky Combat Ace Photography: Alt F Cinematography: Memory Lane Officiant: Pastor Peter Starzyk DJ & Lighting: Dream Entertainment Hair and Makeup: Your Beauty Call Floral & Decor: Enchanted Florist Mac & Cheese Station: Creative Catering Slider Truck: Slidin' Thru Dessert Station: Peridot Sweets Transportation: Lucky Limo Linen Rentals: RSVP Party Rentals Other Rentals (Bar): Rebel Party Rentals Photo Booth: Shutterbooth Custom Wedding Gown: Waisted Couture Corsetry Favor Tags and Bar Menus: SHE Paperie

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LaVey & Tyson's Airplane Hangar Wedding

We had the pleasure and honor of planning LaVey and Tyson's wedding at an airplane hangar in September. This was one of the most amazing wedding experiences in my career so far. Check out their video. Oh, and the intro is a reference to their Pulp Fiction first dance.

The entire team: Wedding Planner: Juliet & Angelica of Green Orchid Events Venue: Sky Combat Ace Officiant: Pastor Peter Starzyk DJ/Lighting: Dream Entertainment Makeup/Hair: Your Beauty Call Floral Designer: Enchanted Florist Photography: Alt F Cinematography:Memory Lane Video Slider Truck:Slidin’ Thru Mac & Cheese Station: Creative Catering Desserts: Peridot Sweets Transportation: Lucky Limo Rentals:RSVP Party and Rebel Party Rentals Photo Booth: Shutterbooth

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Vendor Spotlight: Janine Cali of Your Beauty Call

I think it was when we had two very large wedding parties to get ready, booked for the same day, not knowing they wanted to be ready around the same times.

Engagement Session: LaVey and Tyson

LaVey and Tyson recently got engaged and reached out to us to assist them with their wedding planning. Angelica and I will be planning their wedding together and we are thrilled! LaVey and Tyson's wedding is going to be anything BUT ordinary.

And you can't see it in these photos, but LaVey has a tattoo of Elvis on her arm. Yup, it was meant to be since I'm a huge Elvis fan too!

We are so looking forward to their wedding this September out in Boulder City! Check out these absolutely gorgeous photos of LaVey and Tyson by Alt F. Makeup done by the bride herself who is one half of Your Beauty Call and hair was done by her partner Janine Cali.

And if I have to choose a favorite...this breathtaking one would be the winner!

Head over to Alt F's blog for more photos from their engagement session.

Photos: Alt F

Makeup: LaVey Ortiz of Your Beauty Call

Hair: Janine Cali of Your Beauty Call

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