*COVID-19 WEDDING CHANGES*
I want to be transparent with all new inquiring brides, as this is such a stressful time for everyone and I will do my best to make it as stress free as possible for you!
Booking your date requires a 50% down retainer of all services, which is nonrefundable. Because of the ongoing pandemic, I am doing my best to accommodate all date changes and allowing the retainer to be transferred to that new date. In the event you have to postpone and I am unavailable for the new date, the retainer would become credit toward services for you to use at another time or for other services (lash extensions, henna brows, hair and makeup for engagement shoot/ shower/ maternity shoot/ or another event) Please be in communication with me about all possible alternative dates so we can still try our best to work together.
Another topic I want to mention is infection control.
As a beauty professional, I am trained and licensed to prevent the spread of germs, and have been practicing with extreme cleanliness long before Covid arrived. In our industry, it is NEVER ok to double dip into products, or use a tool or brush on another client before it has been properly sanitized. I only use disposable mascara wands, wipe down all hard surfaces, disinfect all make up and brushes, styling tools, and anything that comes into contact with the face or hair before taking another client. As expected at this time, I am also wearing a mask while performing all services, as well as a face shield when necessary.
My heart goes out to everyone who is still waiting to have their dream wedding or has had to change that dream.. but LOVE will never be cancelled!
Please read below for other common questions, and reach out if you have any other concerns!
Thank you! - Rachael
I want to be transparent with all new inquiring brides, as this is such a stressful time for everyone and I will do my best to make it as stress free as possible for you!
Booking your date requires a 50% down retainer of all services, which is nonrefundable. Because of the ongoing pandemic, I am doing my best to accommodate all date changes and allowing the retainer to be transferred to that new date. In the event you have to postpone and I am unavailable for the new date, the retainer would become credit toward services for you to use at another time or for other services (lash extensions, henna brows, hair and makeup for engagement shoot/ shower/ maternity shoot/ or another event) Please be in communication with me about all possible alternative dates so we can still try our best to work together.
Another topic I want to mention is infection control.
As a beauty professional, I am trained and licensed to prevent the spread of germs, and have been practicing with extreme cleanliness long before Covid arrived. In our industry, it is NEVER ok to double dip into products, or use a tool or brush on another client before it has been properly sanitized. I only use disposable mascara wands, wipe down all hard surfaces, disinfect all make up and brushes, styling tools, and anything that comes into contact with the face or hair before taking another client. As expected at this time, I am also wearing a mask while performing all services, as well as a face shield when necessary.
My heart goes out to everyone who is still waiting to have their dream wedding or has had to change that dream.. but LOVE will never be cancelled!
Please read below for other common questions, and reach out if you have any other concerns!
Thank you! - Rachael
Q & A’s ...
HOW DO I BOOK YOU FOR MY WEDDING?
A CONTRACT WITH 50% RETAINER OF ALL SERVICES IS REQUIRED TO BOOK YOUR DATE. PLEASE NOTE: YOUR DATE IS NOT ON HOLD AFTER DOING A TRIAL, A CONTRACT & RETAINER MUST BE SENT IN A TIMELY MANNER. PLEASE BE IN COMMUNICATION SO YOU DO NOT LOSE OUT ON YOUR DATE.
A CONTRACT WITH 50% RETAINER OF ALL SERVICES IS REQUIRED TO BOOK YOUR DATE. PLEASE NOTE: YOUR DATE IS NOT ON HOLD AFTER DOING A TRIAL, A CONTRACT & RETAINER MUST BE SENT IN A TIMELY MANNER. PLEASE BE IN COMMUNICATION SO YOU DO NOT LOSE OUT ON YOUR DATE.
SHOULD I SCHEDULE A TRIAL ?
YES, A TRIAL IS ALWAYS HELPFUL TO DECIDE ON THE PERFECT LOOK FOR THE DAY OF. YOU MAY LOVE THE FIRST OPTION, OR YOU MAY WANT TO GO WITH SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT. THIS ALSO GIVES US TIME TO DISCUSS DETAILS AND GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER BEFORE THE BIG DAY. HOWEVER - IF YOU DON’T LIVE LOCALLY OR SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE TIME TO COME IN FOR A TRIAL, I CAN ABSOLUTELY BRING YOUR VISION TO LIFE ON THE WEDDING DAY. I MAKE SURE YOU ARE 100% HAPPY WITH YOUR LOOK BEFORE YOU GET INTO YOUR WEDDING DRESS.
YES, A TRIAL IS ALWAYS HELPFUL TO DECIDE ON THE PERFECT LOOK FOR THE DAY OF. YOU MAY LOVE THE FIRST OPTION, OR YOU MAY WANT TO GO WITH SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT. THIS ALSO GIVES US TIME TO DISCUSS DETAILS AND GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER BEFORE THE BIG DAY. HOWEVER - IF YOU DON’T LIVE LOCALLY OR SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE TIME TO COME IN FOR A TRIAL, I CAN ABSOLUTELY BRING YOUR VISION TO LIFE ON THE WEDDING DAY. I MAKE SURE YOU ARE 100% HAPPY WITH YOUR LOOK BEFORE YOU GET INTO YOUR WEDDING DRESS.
DO YOU TRAVEL?
YES, FOR YOUR COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE, WE WILL TRAVEL TO YOUR HOME, HOTEL, OR VENUE. TRAVEL DISTANCE INCLUDES ORANGE COUNTY, NY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. A TRAVEL FEE WILL BE ADDED FOR VENUES MORE THAN 30 MIN FROM WARWICK/FLORIDA, NY
YES, FOR YOUR COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE, WE WILL TRAVEL TO YOUR HOME, HOTEL, OR VENUE. TRAVEL DISTANCE INCLUDES ORANGE COUNTY, NY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. A TRAVEL FEE WILL BE ADDED FOR VENUES MORE THAN 30 MIN FROM WARWICK/FLORIDA, NY
WHAT BRAND OF MAKEUP DO YOU USE?
MY BACKROUND IN COSMETIC RETAIL SALES & MANAGEMENT HAS HELPED ME TO FIND THE BEST OF THE BEST STAPLES FOR MY KIT OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS! SOME OF MY FAVORITE ITEMS ARE FROM ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS, LAURA MERCIER, NARS, TOO FACED, LORAC, PUR COSMETICS, MILANI, TEMPTU, KISS, STILA, BECCA, LAURA GELLER (AND MANY OTHERS). I AM NOT A ONE BRAND KIND OF ARTIST.
IF YOU PREFER TO BRING SOME OF YOUR OWN ITEMS TO BE USED, THAT IS TOTALLY FINE. I WILL ALWAYS MAKE uSUGGESTIONS BASED ON WHAT YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOUR SKIN TYPE. PLEASE COMMUNICATE IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES TO ANY SPECIFIC PRODUCTS OR INGREDIENTS.
MY BACKROUND IN COSMETIC RETAIL SALES & MANAGEMENT HAS HELPED ME TO FIND THE BEST OF THE BEST STAPLES FOR MY KIT OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS! SOME OF MY FAVORITE ITEMS ARE FROM ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS, LAURA MERCIER, NARS, TOO FACED, LORAC, PUR COSMETICS, MILANI, TEMPTU, KISS, STILA, BECCA, LAURA GELLER (AND MANY OTHERS). I AM NOT A ONE BRAND KIND OF ARTIST.
IF YOU PREFER TO BRING SOME OF YOUR OWN ITEMS TO BE USED, THAT IS TOTALLY FINE. I WILL ALWAYS MAKE uSUGGESTIONS BASED ON WHAT YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOUR SKIN TYPE. PLEASE COMMUNICATE IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES TO ANY SPECIFIC PRODUCTS OR INGREDIENTS.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AIRBRUSH V. REGULAR MAKEUP?
REGULAR MAKEUP IS WATER BASED, WHICH GIVES HYDRATING MEDIUM TO FULL COVERAGE. THIS MAKEUP IS RECOMMENDED FOR ALL SKIN TYPES AND CAN BE TOTALLY CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR LIKING.
-THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT BRANDS OF AIRBRUSH MAKEUP. I EXCLUSIVELY USE TEMPTU SB FORMULA. "SB" MEANS SILICONE BASED. THIS FORMULA HELPS TO CREATE A BARRIER BETWEEN THE SKIN AND THE MAKEUP, MAKING IT MORE SWEAT PROOF AND LONG LASTING. AIRBRUSH IS RECOMMENDED FOR SOMEONE WITH A NORMAL TO OILY SKINTYPE. THIS WILL GIVE A LIGHTWEIGHT FEEL WITH MEDIUM COVERAGE.
*WHILE BOTH TYPES OF MAKEUP ARE LONG WEARING AND WILL LAST THROUGH YOUR EVENT - AIRBRUSH IS BEST FOR HOT/HUMID DAYS, OR FOR A VERY OILY SKIN TYPE*
REGULAR MAKEUP IS WATER BASED, WHICH GIVES HYDRATING MEDIUM TO FULL COVERAGE. THIS MAKEUP IS RECOMMENDED FOR ALL SKIN TYPES AND CAN BE TOTALLY CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR LIKING.
-THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT BRANDS OF AIRBRUSH MAKEUP. I EXCLUSIVELY USE TEMPTU SB FORMULA. "SB" MEANS SILICONE BASED. THIS FORMULA HELPS TO CREATE A BARRIER BETWEEN THE SKIN AND THE MAKEUP, MAKING IT MORE SWEAT PROOF AND LONG LASTING. AIRBRUSH IS RECOMMENDED FOR SOMEONE WITH A NORMAL TO OILY SKINTYPE. THIS WILL GIVE A LIGHTWEIGHT FEEL WITH MEDIUM COVERAGE.
*WHILE BOTH TYPES OF MAKEUP ARE LONG WEARING AND WILL LAST THROUGH YOUR EVENT - AIRBRUSH IS BEST FOR HOT/HUMID DAYS, OR FOR A VERY OILY SKIN TYPE*
DO YOU DO BLOW OUTS?
NO, I DO NOT OFFER BLOW OUTS. FRANKLY, I HATE BLOWING OUT HAIR :)
WEDDING DAY HAIR IS RESERVED FOR FORMAL HAIRSTYLES, AND THE HAIR SHOULD BE CLEAN AND DRY UPON START. THIS IS SUPER IMPORTANT TO ENSURE AN ACCURATE TIMELINE AND KEEP ON SCHEDULE. HAIR THAT REQUIRES DRYING WILL BE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CHARGES.
NO, I DO NOT OFFER BLOW OUTS. FRANKLY, I HATE BLOWING OUT HAIR :)
WEDDING DAY HAIR IS RESERVED FOR FORMAL HAIRSTYLES, AND THE HAIR SHOULD BE CLEAN AND DRY UPON START. THIS IS SUPER IMPORTANT TO ENSURE AN ACCURATE TIMELINE AND KEEP ON SCHEDULE. HAIR THAT REQUIRES DRYING WILL BE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CHARGES.
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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PHOTOGRAPHERS/ VIDEOGRAPHERS
ALEX HEALY PHOTO
ALICIA KING PHOTOGRAPHY
ANGELA BRUNO PHOTO
BLUE JAR PHOTO
BELL & IVORY PHOTOGRAPHY
CASSONDRE MAE PHOTOGRAPHY
CHRIS CARTER PHOTOGRAPHY
JESSE RINKA PHOTOGRPAHY
NIDYA LLOYD PHOTOGRAPHY
ROSS MEDIA
FLORAL DESIGN
DEJAVU FLORAL - MONTGOMERY, NY
F.H. CORWINS FLORIST -WARWICK, NY
FAVORITE VENUES
WEST HILLS COUNTRY CLUB - MIDDLETOWN, NY
CEDAR LAKES ESTATE - PORT JERVIS, NY
EMMERICH TREE FARM - WARWICK, NY
NEW YORK COUNTRY CLUB - SPRING VALLEY, NY
PLANNER/COORDINATOR/DECOR
ROCKRIDGE DESIGNS - ANDREA COTTER
LEIGH & JANE EVENTS - JESSIE CURTIS
PHOTOGRAPHERS/ VIDEOGRAPHERS
ALEX HEALY PHOTO
ALICIA KING PHOTOGRAPHY
ANGELA BRUNO PHOTO
BLUE JAR PHOTO
BELL & IVORY PHOTOGRAPHY
CASSONDRE MAE PHOTOGRAPHY
CHRIS CARTER PHOTOGRAPHY
JESSE RINKA PHOTOGRPAHY
NIDYA LLOYD PHOTOGRAPHY
ROSS MEDIA
FLORAL DESIGN
DEJAVU FLORAL - MONTGOMERY, NY
F.H. CORWINS FLORIST -WARWICK, NY
FAVORITE VENUES
WEST HILLS COUNTRY CLUB - MIDDLETOWN, NY
CEDAR LAKES ESTATE - PORT JERVIS, NY
EMMERICH TREE FARM - WARWICK, NY
NEW YORK COUNTRY CLUB - SPRING VALLEY, NY
PLANNER/COORDINATOR/DECOR
ROCKRIDGE DESIGNS - ANDREA COTTER
LEIGH & JANE EVENTS - JESSIE CURTIS