Summer Series: Make-up & Weddings

Monday, June 12, 2017

As a wedding photographer, and make-up junkie these are my two favourite things!

Welcome to The Blended Blogs new summer series!



It's officially wedding season here, and I'll probably have a slightly different take on what Make-up and weddings mean to me as I hardly ever (ever) attend them as a guest. But I photograph roughly 30-35 a year here in Central Ontario so I wanted to share some trends I've noticed.

Make-up:

What I've seen lately is two trends. Very glowy (lots of highlighter) and fresh or dark lip - very dramatic. Being a fan of make, I obviously love both, but in the summer I tend to stick with the glowy look. Mostly because if it's hot, you might as well go for it. I have a love affair with blush, and glow kits as well. I've loved IT cosmetics kit, as well as Two Faced but this year it's all about Chrissy Teigen for me.  To be precise the BECCA X Chrissy Teigen Glow Face Palette

It was sold out every time I went into my local Sephora, and finally while in Toronto I nabbed one. It's simplifed my make up look this summer, as I use it as Eye Shadow as well. This is great for weddings people!! Go get one.

Here's an odd cropped photo of my face using it, such a fresh look!





What to wear to a wedding:

I'm often distracted looking at what the guests are wearing. Obviously most people (including me) are staring at the bride and bridesmaids, but once I get to photograph the cocktail hour, I scout for dresses I love. Tanya and I are always picking favourites.  Here are a few that I have found and REALLY want to add to my closet.



I've seen this dress on two separate woman at weddings and am in love with it. It's great for outdoor casual weddings, and dressy enough for a fancy affair. Just switch up the shoes!




I've been eyeing this dress for weeks. I'm not convinced I can shoot a wedding in it, though it would be PERFECT to wear as a guest. Someone invite me to a wedding please so I can buy it!!!





I'm actually coveting this dress (ya'll know my love for a good floral maxi) for Madison's grad night. This screams hot mom to me no?? Nick will hate it (he hates flowers) 


Hopefully If you have some weddings on your agenda this summer this post will have helped a bit! Make sure to head to Sarah's Blog HERE to see what she's recommending !! Sarah is my Make-up Bestie, who let me borrow all her fun things while we were in Toronto so I can't wait to see what she blogs about so I can go buy it all.









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10 comments

  1. Okay that's it I have to go get that palette that you got while we were together. I've been eyeing and recently was given a $100 gift card to Sephora...I'm all over it. You look fantastic as always. I wish wrap dresses looked good on me, however they never do, I need more chest area to make them look better, hehe :) But that first one is gorgeous! I can see why so many people love it.

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    1. LOL I have the same problem in the chest area:)

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  2. I love your flare for make-up and florals! You are just a stunner I tell ya and you need that maxi...totally you!!

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    1. Ha! Thanks!! I needed that push - I'm gonna buy it this week:)

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  3. You and Sarah are my make up idols - your make up always looks so modern and perfect! Love all the floral dresses - I wish I had a wedding to go to too!

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    1. Sarah is my idol too. I'm not the best make-up putter-on-er but I do love to buy it!

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  4. Yup, I need to get that palette. I also love your taste in dresses

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    1. It would look good on you and now that I have a bit of a tan (darker than these pics above) I love it even more. By the end of the summer I'm pretty sure I'll just look like Chrissy.

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  5. Okay, your make up looks amazing. Why didn't I have you give me a makeover when we were in Toronto - I don't know how to do anything other than mascara and lipstick. And, I love the hi-low hem dresses lately.

    Lisa
    Daily Style Finds

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  6. Your makeup is stunning! What talent!

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