Allison Got Married!

There are so many wonderful aspects of what we do and the biggest compliment we can receive are referrals! When we receive emails from a future bride who was a bridesmaid in a wedding we were part of, we genuinely get excited. We always do our best to pair that bride with the same team that she had worked with as a bridesmaid. That being said, this blog is being published 10 days after Allison’s sister, Katherine got married! Two sisters and two weddings just 6 months apart! Melinda, who was the hairstylist for Allison’s wedding and Allie, who provided makeup did such a fantastic job that Allison’s sister emailed us asking if we could be her beauty team in October!

The talented Annie Lamb of Annie Ryan Photography went above and beyond to capture so many beautiful moments during the getting ready process!

Allison’s bridal party opted for classic, glamorous looks to compliment the icy blues, springtime color palette.

Covington, Kentucky has plenty of history and beautiful buildings to provide gorgeous shots for wedding photos. The Madison Event Center, where this couple got married, is no different. Originally opened as Woolworth’s Department Store, it was eventually taken over by the Salyer’s family, who created the space that so many couples get married in today!

Kentucky Wedding Ceremony The Madison Event Center

The Madison Event Center Wedding Reception

Thank you so much to Allison for letting us be a part of her wedding day and we are honored to be a part of 2 Ruark weddings this year!

Hair by Melinda

Makeup by Allie

Getting Ready Location: Hotel Covington

Wedding and Reception Venue: The Madison Event Center

Photography Credit: Annie Ryan Photography

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Molly Got Married!

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Molly couldn’t have been an easier bride to plan and coordinate with. One would have never guessed that she had 13 people booked for makeup and 12 scheduled for hair the morning of her wedding. Numbers like these tend to cause some chaos, but not for Molly! She knew exactly what she wanted and we were able to meet her needs! We were able to have 3 stylists work with Molly and her party, cutting the getting ready timeline down to a reasonable frame. Angie, Whitley and Melinda were the “dream team” behind hair and makeup and basically killed it!

Getting married in Kentucky in the late summer can be hot and humid, leaving opportunities hair and makeup to fall or melt. Opting for up-do’s and airbrush makeup, will guarantee your hair and makeup look fresh and amazing for the long day ahead!

The Josephina Event Venue in Dry Ridge Kentucky was the perfect location for this couple’s wedding day! With lots of green, lush trees and beautiful spots for photos, Fyrefly Photography was able to capture this fun loving couple and their equally silly bridal party!

Surrounded by their family and friends, on a beautiful day in September, this adorable couple said their vows underneath an arbor covered in flowers and we can’t thank them enough for letting us be a part of their special day!

Beauty Dream Team: Angie, Whitley and Melinda

Getting Ready Location, Ceremony and Reception Venue: The Josephina Event Venue

Photography Credit: Fyrefly Photography

Megan Got Married!

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I only get to meet a very small percentage of our brides, as I (sadly) can’t work every wedding. I get really excited when I receive images from weddings I wasn’t able to do hair or makeup for. It’s my only opportunity to see the person I’ve been emailing for months and how all of the details and plans we have talked about came together! Luckily, R & R has been blessed with extremely talented stylists in Ohio and Colorado, so there is never a doubt when I send any team member out to a wedding! Many of us do both hair and makeup, which is rare with most stylists. I had the privilege of working with Adrianna at a wedding we had both booked on our own in 2016 and immediately swooped her up and added her to our team! She was the talent behind the hair and makeup for Megan’s wedding!

Megan and her bridal party got ready at The Maven Hotel in downtown Denver. The modern hotel provided great lighting and space for hair and makeup and pretty cool spaces for some amazing photo spots, which Sarah of Sarah Roshan Photography clearly took the most advantage of!

Coming from Baltimore, Megan and Evan took advantage Colorado’s most famous venue. The Trading Post Backyard at Red Rocks is a stunning venue! With no need for florals or added decor, Megan and Evan just added chairs, their closest friends, family and a LOT of laughter for their perfect ceremony!

Oh, Colorado, with your endless blue skies, sunny days and amazing mountains….how we love you…almost as much as Megan and Evan love one another. ALMOST!

And we can’t forget the bridal party love!

After the vows have been said, guests have been greeted and (hopefully) dinner has been eaten, it’s time for the good part. Reception photos are my favorite to share! The sweet dance moves and the awesome facial expressions that go along with them are the highlight of these bridal galleries! See for yourself!

Thank you so much, Megan and Evan for letting us be a part of your wedding day and sharing your photos with us! It looked like the best day ever!

Hair and makeup: Adrianna

Hotel: The Maven

Ceremony Venue: The Trading Post Backyard

Photography: Sarah Roshan Photography

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Lindsey Got Married!

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Everyone knows that Colorado, Denver especially, is a melting pot of people from all over the country! When Lindsey gave us a call with an Ohio area code, I got a little excited, since Ohio was where R & R was born. Lindsey and her husband, Garren, had moved to Denver a few years prior and decided to have their wedding in Vail instead of back in the midwest. Planning an out of state wedding poses a whole new set of challenges and frankly, September in Ohio is still pretty hot and humid! Let’s be real, Denver in September can still be pretty warm. Deciding to escape the heat and treat their out of town guests to the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, the couple decided on Piney River Ranch as their ceremony and reception venue.

Set among the pine trees and aspens, this venue has it all for an outdoor, mountain, rustic wedding! Wildlife included:

Lindsey and Garren had their ceremony on set on the deck of Piney Lake, set at the foot of the majestic Gore Range.

Bergreen Photography, specializing in Colorado and outdoor weddings and anything adventurous, were the perfect fit for this outdoor loving couple! Not only were they able to get some really amazing shots of the Colorado landscape, they did a beautiful job capturing the love between Lindsey and Garren.

Piney River Ranch is a unique venue on many levels. Not only is it a wedding venue, but they also offer retreats as well as day trips, which means your guests also have the option for a place to stay after the reception winds down!

And nothing beats sitting around a bonfire as the night starts to cool down! There are so many wonderful venues to choose from in Colorado. Finding a place that’s unique and true to your style as a couple can really set the tone for your day.

Hair by: Natalie

Makeup by: Annie

Venue: Piney River Ranch

Photographer: Bergreen Photography

Wedding Planner: The Simply Elegant Group

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Lindsay Got Married!

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Lindsay emailed us in the final stages of wedding planning last year after her wedding planner, The Simply Elegant Group had referred us. Having a planner can take so much stress and over thinking out of the planning process. If you’re considering a planner, definitely do your research and see what your budget allows. If your budget only allows for a day- of coordinator, we highly suggest it! It frees you up to enjoy the day with your friends and family without having to worry about all of the last minute payments and details! You can enjoy the morning, getting ready, sipping mimosas and hanging out with your besties while getting hair and makeup!

Aubrey and Adrianna were on beauty duty for R & R and did a fantastic job at keeping everyone’s hair and makeup natural, yet wedding glam!

Lindsay’s November wedding and reception was at the Grant Humphrey’s Mansion in Denver. The elegant, historic mansion, located in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill provided the perfect space for the small intimate gathering the couple had planned!

Working with a team of talented and trusted vendors can make the biggest difference in how your special day plays out! Heather, of Apollo Fields Photography is first and foremost and artist, dedicated to capturing each couple’s unique story. Clearly, these photos Heather captured show what an amazing and stress free day Lindsay had, surrounded by love and laughter!

Hair by Aubrey

Makeup by Adrianna

Photo Credit: Erny Photo

Wedding Coordinator: The Simply Elegant Group

Wedding and Reception Venue: Grant Humphrey’s Mansion

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Sarah Got Married!

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We heard from Sarah last October, about 2 weeks before her November wedding! A family friend had offered to do her hair as a wedding gift, but when plans fell through last minute, she contacted R & R to see if we could help out last minute! Fortunately, we were able to throw together a team for her and pull it off flawlessly!

Sarah and her bridal party got ready at the Carnegie Center in Columbia-Tusculum. When looking at a getting ready location, you want to keep in mind what a venue’s bridal suite set up is. Taking into consideration space for your bridal party to be able to relax, plenty of counter space for makeup and hair tools along with mirrors and electrical outlets is extremely important. Sarah and her maids got dressed in what would later be the reception spot. Ample space and big windows provided great lighting for getting ready photos.

When choosing your getting ready location (if it’s different from your ceremony venue) it can be extremely important to factor in travel time, as that directly effects how much time you have to get ready. After the girl’s had finished dressing, they headed to Sarah’s ceremony venue to for first look and group photos. The Old Chapel in Mariemont provided a timeless backdrop to set the tone for this classic and elegant wedding.

The inside of the chapel is just as beautiful as the outside and Bird and Rose Photography did a phenomenal job capturing it all.

Sometimes when planning a wedding or event, things don’t go perfectly. Glitches happen and you have to adapt and come up with a new plan. Handling it with grace and being flexible can really save a lot of stress. Who knows…it may even work out better than your original plan.

Hair: Sarah and Melinda

Makeup: Katie

Photo Credit: Bird and Rose Photography

Getting Ready and Reception Venue: The Carnegie Center

Ceremony Venue: The Old Chapel in Mariemont

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Kelsey Got Married!

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There’s something truly romantic about an elopement! When Sarah from A Touch of Bliss asked us to provide hair and makeup for Kelsey’s elopement, we couldn’t say “no”! The icing on the cake? It was springtime in Rocky Mountain National Park and the bride was getting ready at The Stanley Hotel! This hotel is pretty cool, as most people know it from the movie “The Shining”. But, for a nature loving freak like myself, I was stoked to be in the mountains! Not only are there amazing views everywhere…the baby elk and deer were out!

Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, The Stanley Hotel, Deer, Wildlife

After my excitement over the wildlife had calmed, I made my way to Kelsey’s room to be met with a slight dilemma! The bride had scratched her cornea the night before and was unable to open her right eye! In the 5 years I’ve been working weddings, this was a first! Kelsey was in great spirits, though and knew there wasn’t much she could do about it but laugh and keep putting eye drops in! Fortunately, her best friend was there and we let Kelsey relax a bit while the BFF/MOH’s hair was style (beautifully, of course!) We had Kelsey keep her eye shut a bit longer (in hopes she would be able to open it and it not water) while we did her hair. After both girl’s hair was done, it was time to do the bride’s makeup…Kelsey was unable to open her eye still. Oh well, the show must go on and we made it work! She kept her eyes shut the entire time her makeup was done. As a makeup artist, it’s pretty difficult when you can’t have your guest open their eyes to see how the shadow/liner looks. Luckily, our sweet, calm bride had asked for a fairly simple, classic look and although she was still unable to open her eyes when it was time to leave, we felt confident that she looked gorgeous! Sidenote: Kelsey was able to go back to Urgent Care, get some steroid drops right before the ceremony and was able to open her eyes eventually.) So… as you look at these photos, you’ll understand why our bride and her husband (and super cool officiant) rocked the shades!

There’s so much to stress over your wedding, timing, flowers, weather (check out that storm in the background), a scratched cornea…but at the end of the day, there are going to be so many laughable moments and who cares? You’re marrying your best friend!