Photos: Chrisman Studios
Makeup: Van Pham (me!)
Hair: Lela Nguyen for Vanity Pham

From the trial Andreana was very clear about what she wanted. She was very particular and we were so happy to have been able to execute her dream look!

Then I saw her wedding photos and was STUNNED at all the gorgeous details and decorations. Her perfectionalism  (I made up my own word!) really paid off and it showed. Her wedding looked like such a dream. I could not help but ooooh and aaaaaah over the finer touches.

I love this photo! The lighting right on Andreana is so perfect and the background really screams San Francisco!

Andreana wanted her hair to be full and voluminous with a large braid framing her face.

Her makeup was very clean and photographed beautifully.  The amount of rouge and pink on her lips is so perfect, very blushing bride!

Everyone fussing over the bride. This photo is just so cute!

More fussing over the bride. I love this photo, Andreana just looks so radiant and glowing! Mom looks glamorous too, with the help of artist Jenny (also working for Vanity Pham).

This is probably my favorite photo of the bunch. You can’t get a more genuine happiness smile than this!

Andreana was gorgeous with her hair both up and down! Artist Lela came back to restyle her hair and said that by evening Andreana’s makeup was still beautifully in place without a smudge!

I love this photo with them walking away. The perfect ending photo imo

Making over Janice was easy as she had such beautiful features already. I used plenty of peachy gold highlights right above her cheekbones to give her a subtle golden glow. I kept with the same warm tones through out her makeup, on her eyelids and even added a little pop of gold on her peachy lipstick.

I think everyone’s favorite part of Janice’s makeover was her hair. She has such beautiful thick hair that was a dark brown shade. But luckily it was just light and shiny enough to show off the beautiful braid that turned her locks into a half-up half-down do. As Janice looked into the mirror for the first time, she gasped and said this is the perfect wedding day look she’s always dreamed of. I laughed and told her when the time comes, we’ll figure it out. But that at least for tonight, she should go out somewhere nice!

Btw, I’m always looking for volunteers for my Before & After makeovers. Feel free to let me know if you’re interested in participating.

Personally, I dream about having a big lavish 500+ persons wedding. But my brides who DO have those weddings jokingly tell me -mid planning- that they should have just eloped! The stress of it makes them wished they were having a intimate Civil Ceremony at City Hall instead. I guess I’ll find out when I get there!

I am very excited to introduce a new pricing for Bridal Hair & Makeup to brides who are having an intimate Civil Ceremony at City Hall during the week (Monday – Thursday). I am offering a very special rate of $300 for both Bridal Makeup & Hairstyling for weddings booked Monday through Thursday. Airbrushing, false eyelashes, and a touch-up lipstick are still all complimentary with makeup service.

Make sure you look your absolute best on your wedding day, be it a big or intimate event. Every bride deserves to look gorgeous in their timeless photos. Book your Civil Union wedding hair & makeup session soon!

Photos: Ruby Byrne

Such troopers! Grace and Mike were hoping for a dry day but didn’t seem to upset that it might rain either. They said it will make the rain forest more realistic! No surprise there coming from the Seattle-ish, Washington native couple.

Photos courtesy of Junshien International

Grace wanted a natural look so we opted for a pink and gold tones to give her eyes and cheeks a little warmth. She didn’t need much

Just a little bit of black liner and mascara was enough to make her blue eyes shine! Mesmerizing!

Such beautiful smiles

Kisses on the forehead are my favorite. They show you really care about someone <3

Elaine contacted me months ago for her 2012 wedding. Her organization and promptness was far above most brides. But it all made sense when she told me she is a wedding planner. During her engagement photo shoot hair & makeup session, I had a lot of fun fishing her brain for secrets from the wedding planning world.

Photos courtesy of: IrjaElisa Photography

This photo is so hair flipping fresh!

I love Elaine’s slightly smokey eyes.

What a beautiful day. Elaine is glowing in the warm light!

I can’t wait to work with Elaine again for her big day.

2012 is starting to look like a GREAT year! Make sure you get your dates in with Vanity Pham Makeup & Hairstyling!