What made you decide on a destination wedding? How did you pick your venue? 

Deciding on a destination wedding was influenced by Covid-19 and difficulty finding a United States venue that met all our needs. We looked up a lot of different venues in various countries. The two that we were between were in Greece and Spain. The Spain venue had never hosted a wedding before, so we went to Amanzoe in Greece to see if it was as beautiful in person. It was more than beautiful, and I finally had the “aha moment” of knowing exactly where I wanted to get married (on their beach).

Was it difficult finding/deciding on local vendors?

My wedding planner Anna Sourbati of Event Co did a phenomenal job with recommendations of local vendors. It was not hard to decide on them, because she was so knowledgeable and knew exactly what was needed. The only difficulty sometimes was the language barrier, and Anna helped with that.

What was the best part of planning a destination wedding?

The best part of planning a destination wedding was traveling there and soaking in the gorgeous scenery. Tasting the local food and beverage was also really fun. I also really enjoyed getting to know my wedding planner more. Bonding over our shared love of astrology was wonderful. It was really fun to brainstorm all of our favorite things, from our favorite music preferences to food, dress codes, and twinkly lights.

What was the hardest part?

The hardest part was finding a henna artist for my special Moroccan henna in honor of my late grandmother Arlette. I wanted to find someone who could write Hebrew and also knew how to do lavender designs and hamsa designs as well as all of the other elements that I wanted to include like hearts and traditional Moroccan patterns.. It took at least seven interviews, a ton of emails and calls, and Instagram DMs to find the perfect person. Toni Bluestone. She created the most gorgeous design ever, and it was so special. I got to wear my grandma’s Hebrew name Simha on me for my wedding day.

If you can pick one, what was your favorite moment from your wedding day?

One of my favorite moments from my wedding day was our first dance. We practiced it for months and months, so finally being able to perform it together and have so much fun in front of our families and friends was so special. If I could pick more than one moment, it would also be hearing my husband’s vows. One of my favorite parts of his vows is “I vow to grow old with you, and let our skin weather from a life of adventure, perseverance, and a million smiles shared together”, as well as “I vow to love and cherish you every minute of every day, and not let a sun set or rise without reflecting on the divine beauty of your being and soul” .

What is one thing you couldn’t do without at your wedding? From planning, a special feature at your wedding, or while getting ready?

One thing I couldn’t do without at my wedding was probably music. From the fun getting ready music, to the dance floor music and walking down the aisle music, I think it really sets the tone and makes everything more fun.

What made you choose Makeup By Ana B/MAB Artistry to be your HMU team?

I chose Makeup By Ana B because we have had an artist/client relationship together for a long time. I am so happy that I had Ana B as my HMU team. I felt so beautiful and so glamorous on my wedding day and the three days leading up to it.

What advice do you have for other brides?

If the person that you really want is booked, ask that person for recommendations of people who do similar work to them. This is how I found my videographer and how I found my henna artist. Sometimes you might even end up with someone better than the other person who gave you the recommendation.

WHH, Whatever Happens Happens. It seems a little hard to keep that in mind during the process, but it will definitely make things less stressful. 99% of the things that you worry about before the big day will all go out the window. You forget all about it and just enjoy the moment. They say it goes by fast, and it really, really does.

You will be in the hair and makeup chair a lot, so stick with someone that you love and trust.

Take a few minutes after your ceremony to soak in being husband and wife. If you want to practice your first dance in your wedding dress, I recommend doing that too for a little. Have a little food, sip some champagne, do whatever you need to do before you go see your family and friends.

Tiffanie & Mark’s Vendor List: 

Photography | Lilli Kad Photography

Videography | Marco Caputo Films

Design & Planning | The Event Co

Floral Design | Studio 7 Flowers

Venue | Amanzoe

Music & Lighting | Music Essentials

Rentals | StyleBox Premium Event Rentals

Art De La Table | White Lilac Rentals

Prints & Stationary | Atelier Invitations

Cocktails | Drink Your Selfie

Marble Works | Marbellous

Favors | Marie Fleurs Florals And Gifts

Bridal Gown | Lihi Hod Bridal

Hair & Makeup: Makeup By Ana B of MAB Artistry

Henna Tattoo | Toni Tattoo

Band | Inspiration

Fireworks | Nanos Fireworks

Guest Gifts | Sisley Paris & Kimisoo

Wedding Cake | Pavlov’s Lab

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More Gifts to Consider!

Massage

Book mom a luxurious massage at the Salamander Resort and Spa! Or book at one of our follower favorites: Woodhouse Spa, Argentta Spa at The Watergate, Yulli Therapeutic Healing Center, & Ballston Therapeutic Massage!

Flowers and Sweets

One of our favorite places to get sweet treats from is Buttercream Bakeshop in DC! Get delicious custom cake popsicles or beautiful cupcakes to treat mom with this Mother’s Day. And if you mom is a flower lover, consider getting a gorgeous al la carte arrangement from Sweet Root Village!

MAB Studio

You can’t go wrong giving mom a gift certificate to MAB Studio or booking her a service! Give her a relaxing signature MAB facial, get mom glammed up with hair and makeup services to make her feel gorgeous, or book virtual or in-person makeup lessons to enjoy with mom and learn a new look!

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Our April MAB Wedding Highlight is back in DC, but with a couple that had to do some of the planning after moving out of state to Colorado. MAB Bride Simay and her husband Josh created a chic and magical wedding that blended two distinct cultures with the help of Laura Held from Ida Rose Events. 

What made you decide on your venue? 

We knew we wanted a venue in DC, the city where we met, and a venue that spoke for itself without having to add a lot of extra decor. We got engaged in Paris and when we visited the Anderson House we knew it was the one. We didn’t even tour any other venue. Anderson House is effortlessly beautiful and makes you feel like you are transported to another place, like Paris. It is truly one of the most magical venues in the city. 

What was the best part of wedding planning? 

The best part was planning an event that was uniquely ours and ours only. We had so many special moments sprinkled into the design and the day-of that were for important to us. Our wedding was the coming together of two cultures (Turkish and American) so we were sure to add aspects that highlighted my Turkish heritage. I think we challenged the catering team a little with those unique requests and they handled it all with grace and excellence. Another example of decor that was uniquely ours is that we made our escort display out of luggage tags because we love traveling and the tags were also the wedding favors for our guests. Since then we have traveled many places with family and friends who attended our wedding and seeing our luggage tags on their bags brings us so much joy. 

What was the hardest part? 

The pandemic. We had to reschedule our wedding from May 2021 to October 2021. It was worth the wait but the process of rescheduling all the vendors and finding a date that worked for all of them was an incredibly stressful process. We couldn’t have done it without our wedding planner, Laura Held. 

How was planning your wedding in DC from Colorado? 

We started the process while we were living in DC but moved to Denver soon after. It was important to us that we had a wedding planner we trusted because she was our eyes on site. 

You’ve had to deal with a lot of uncertainty because of COVID-19. What helped you handle the stress of not knowing how it might impact your wedding? 

The number one thing that absolutely helped relieve stress was having a wedding planner who I trusted to help us navigate through this unique time and who I knew would ensure it would be the most perfect day for us when the time came. Laura Held and her team deserve all the credit! 

If you can pick one, what was your favorite moment from your wedding day? 

My favorite moment was our first dance. I really wanted to dance to a traditional, difficult, and intimate Turkish folk dance but I had never done it before and it was not like I could find a Turkish dance teacher in Denver to help us. So my husband and I learned the dance by watching YouTube videos and practicing together.  I was very proud and happy to show a piece of my culture to our friends and family. Props to my husband, Josh, for his willingness to learn and for impressing our guests!

What is one thing you couldn’t do without at your wedding? From planning, a special feature at your wedding, or while getting ready? 

Having a team of vendors who understood our vision and collectively brought it to life. I especially would not have given up the touches of Turkish culture that we embedded into our wedding. Having a planner and a caterer who respected the cultural intricacies, and who had to figure out some unconventional tactics to serve Turkish Raki and Turkish coffee, was key. 

What made you choose Makeup By Ana B/MAB Artistry to be your HMU team? 

I had seen MAB tagged in many of the weddings I liked while searching for inspo on IG and I just liked how MAB consistently made brides’ look naturally beautiful and glowy. I first worked with Uzma for my engagement photoshoot and I was absolutely in love with the dewy makeup she did for me. I knew we were going to vibe well through this process! 

What advice do you have for other brides? 

My advice for couples planning a wedding is to think of what truly matters to them and focus on featuring those things on their wedding day. This day is about you and your relationship so your wedding should be the highlight of the things that matter to you. Three more things: get yourself a wedding planner you vibe with because it is absolutely worth it, interview/meet with vendors before choosing and booking them, and find a venue that does not need a lot of dressing up to be beautiful. 

Simay & Josh’s Vendor List: 

Planning and Design | Lauren Held of Ida Rose Events 

Photography | Rachel May Photography 

Venue | Anderson House 

Florals | Sweet Root Village 

Rentals | Something Vintage Rentals & DC Rental 

Catering | Get Plated Catering 

Lighting | Dan Goldman Events 

DJ | DJ Craig Wood 

Ceremony Music | Cherry Blossom String Quartet 

Cake | Liberty Baking Co 

Stationery | Minted

Gown | Reem Acra Wedding from Carine’s Bridal 

Hair and Makeup | MAB Artistry  

Favors | Letter + Leather

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To make packing even easier for you, we put together some of Ana B’s picks that she takes with her on her beach getaway, from the books she’s reading beach side to her favorite sundress from small business Mod&Soul!

sundress | t-shirt | sunscreen | cut-off shorts | 2-piece cover-up
cover-up | sun visor | sunglasses | white sandals | tan sandals | swimsuit 

Ana never goes on vacation without hydrating her skin with a MAB Signature Facial and getting her lashes done! Book yours here!

Looking for some more travel advice? Check out Ana B’s Guides to Puerto Rico and Italy!

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We’re going out of the country for our next MAB Wedding Highlight! MAB Bride Emma and her husband Collin, had a micro wedding during the height of covid, but didn’t give up their dream of having their destination wedding. Read on for more about this incredible destination wedding in romantic Mexico.

What made you decide on a destination wedding? How did you pick your venue? 

We always knew we wanted a small destination wedding and we’ve traveled to Cancun multiple times for family trips. We found the venue through our planner, Laura with Grit & Grace. We saw the other weddings she planned there and knew it was perfect. The venue fit our design/theme so well, not to mention the service and staff is incredible!! 

Was it difficult finding/deciding on local vendors?

Most of our vendors were from the U.S. however there were a few we selected locally. The floral/decor, hair & makeup for my bridal party, and the welcome bag vendor. 

What was the best part of planning a destination wedding?

We really wanted it to feel like a vacation for everyone. Especially after postponing our wedding due to COVID, the most important thing was spending time with our closest friends & family. Doing a destination wedding allowed us to limit our guest list and have four full days of activities/events to offer our guests. 

What was the hardest part?

A common answer but COVID. Things were changing constantly and I was worried about the borders shutting down or new mandates being put in place.

You had to deal with a lot of uncertainty because of COVID-19. What helped you handle the stress?

Our friends and family, and of course lots of wine 🙂  We were fortunate enough to get legally married and host a micro-wedding in DC on our original date which made it feel special despite the circumstance. Our family & friends went above and beyond to make it feel as normal as possible, a “fake” bachelorette party, multiple surprises, and even a wedding video with best wishes from our family members that weren’t able to be with us in 2020. We felt so lucky to be supported and surrounded by these amazing people in our lives!

If you can pick one, what was your favorite moment from your wedding day?

My favorite part was surprising our guests with a choreographed first dance. My husband and I are not dancers but thanks to the help of our friend, she put together a simple yet amazing dance routine. 

What is one thing you couldn’t do without at your wedding? From planning, a special feature at your wedding, or while getting ready?

Our wedding planner!!! Laura from Grit & Grace. She truly made the whole thing a magical experience, despite COVID, changing vendors, etc. 

What made you choose Makeup By Ana B to be your HMU team?

I worked with the team for my micro wedding so I was familiar with the work and style. I also had a very specific look in mind for myself when it came to the wedding which was full glam and I knew this team could achieve that. Laura reached out to Ana last minute after I was unsatisfied with my original hair & makeup trial and Ana jumped right in. I had my trial scheduled within a week of reaching out to her and I feel so lucky that Ana was available!!! She completely understood my vision for hair & makeup. On the day of the wedding, Ana was there for touch-ups to make sure I looked flawless in all of our pictures even though it was 80 degrees. She truly went above & beyond as my makeup artist and I can not recommend her enough!! 

What advice do you have for other brides?

Hire vendors you trust!! You want to enjoy every moment of the day because it goes by so fast. 

Emma & Collin’s Vendors:

Design & Planning | Grit & Grace

Photography & Drone | Abby Jiu Photography

Makeup | MAB Artistry

Film Production | White in Revery

Videographer | Clayton Film Co.

Venue | Nizuc Resort & Spa

Floral & Production | Canteiro Weddings 

Paper | Steph B. & Co

Gown & Jumpsuit| Carines 

Rehearsal Dress | PatBo

Rehearsal Shoes | Cult Gaia

Tux | Black Tux

Custom Sneakers | Lauren Schneider

Music | Visuddha Entertainment 

Are you having a destination wedding and want to take MAB with you as your glam squad? Check out our Destination Weddings page to submit your inquiry!

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Hollywood Waves

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1.BaBylissPro Nano Titanium Spring Curling Iron 1.25”
2.Kenra Volumizing Powder 14
3.Chi 44 Iron Guard
4.Kenra Volumizing Hairspray 25
5.Kenra Hairspray 13

Glamorous Glow

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1.Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Primer – Skin Prep
2.Too Faced Born This Way Concealer – Concealer
3.Danessa Myricks Vision Cream – Foundation
4.Mac Studio Fix – Setting Powder
5.Inglot 77 Gel Liner – Eyeliner
6.Laura Mercier Translucent Powder – Setting Powder
7.Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Quad – Eyeshadow
8.Hourglass Bronzer Medium – Bronzer
9.Nikita Dragon Lip Stain – Lips
10.Skindinavia Bridal – Setting Spray

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Make sure to bring pictures that show the look you’re going for as “natural makeup” or “hollywood glam” can mean different things to different people. Keep in mind how heavy or light you’d like your makeup to be for your day and make sure to talk to your artist as they apply your makeup to make sure your appointment is a success! 

Let’s Talk Airbrushing

We do have artists who specialize in airbrush makeup! Some of the pros for going with airbrush are:

• It lasts all day so no need for touch ups
• It has a flawless finish which always shows well in pictures
• A little goes a long way so you don’t have to wear as much product, but it’s still easy to layer should you want more coverage

If airbrushing is something you’re considering for your big day make sure you talk to your artist to find out if airbrushing is best for you and to discuss cost.

Make sure to check out our Instagram for bridal makeup inspo!

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