Country Chic

For a country-chic wedding nestled in the rustic charm of a farm or beneath the towering redwoods, opt for a timeless ensemble that effortlessly blends with nature’s beauty. Embrace relaxed elegance with earthy tones and flowing fabrics, creating a look that’s as enchanting as the venue itself.

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DC Rooftop

Elevate your style for an elegant rooftop soirée in the heart of the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. Embrace sophistication with sleek, modern attire, and be ready to dance under the stars in this dazzling cityscape setting.

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Black Tie Affair

Step into the world of timeless elegance as you dress to impress for a black tie wedding this fall. With sophistication as your plus one, prepare to be swept away by the magic of an unforgettable and opulent wedding celebration. 

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Cocktail Barbie

Get ready to channel your inner “Cocktail Barbie” at the upcoming fall wedding. In your chic cocktail attire, you’ll be a vision of style and grace, turning heads and raising glasses in celebration of love.

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Winery Elegance

As you step into the rustic vibes of a winery wedding, nestled in Virginia wine country or the heart of Italy, embrace the elegance of this celebration. Your attire will blend seamlessly with the vineyard’s beauty, creating unforgettable moments under the golden fall sun.

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Need more fall inspo? Discover what your new nail color will be with our post on 5 Nail Colors You Must Try This Fall!

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What made you decide on your venue? 

While we’re both from the Northeast, we’ve lived in DC since 2018, so we knew we wanted to get married here. There are so many stunning venues in the city, but we wanted something modern and eclectic…a rooftop would be an added bonus! We found all of those things in The LINE Hotel in Adams Morgan, DC. At The LINE, we could get ready and hold each of the day’s events – ceremony, cocktail hour and reception – in one convenient and gorgeous location. 

What was the best part of wedding planning?

Working with our incredible planner, Laura Held, and watching her bring our ideas and inspiration to life. Coming up with a theme and aesthetic that was the perfect representation of us as a couple was a challenge, but so much fun! Plus, all of the vendor meetings and mockups were fantastic…connecting with those vendors on floral and decor inspiration was an absolute highlight. 

What was the hardest part?

Decision fatigue is real! We were engaged for over two years, so we spent those two years planning. While it was wonderful to have the extra time to enjoy the planning process, it was definitely tricky to stay motivated in the last couple of weeks to get everything done! 

What helped you handle any wedding related stress?

Envisioning the end result of finally being married, seeing all of our plans come to life and having the time of our lives with all of our family and friends at the wedding!  

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

Definitely the cocktail hour! It was on The LINE’s gorgeous rooftop, and it was so fun to see all of our friends and family coming off that *just married* high! 

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

Music definitely sets the tone for us. Making sure that we had the best music at every stage of the day was super important to us. Between our getting ready playlists, to the vibey Cherry Blossom String Quartet at the ceremony and cocktail hour, to DJ Craig knowing how to keep everyone on the dance floor all night, music set the tone for the day and made it all the more special.

What made you choose MAB Artistry to be your HMU team?

MAB came highly recommended by our planner, Laura. We’re a two-bride couple and had lots of bridesmaids. We knew we needed a big team to help us bring to life the different visions we both had as brides and our respective bridal parties. 

What advice do you have for other brides?

If you can, do a first look. Not only did it take away those pre-ceremony jitters, but we were able to get all of our portraits done early and we were able to fully enjoy our full rooftop cocktail hour with our loved ones!  

Amanda & Helena’s Vendor List:

Planning and Design | Ida Rose Events
Venue | The Line Hotel
Photography | Renee Hollingshead Photography
Floral | Sweet Root Village
Decor and Production | Dan Goldman Events
Rentals | Something Vintage Rentals, DC Rental,  BBJ La Tavola
Cake and Desserts | Buttercream Bakeshop
Stationery | Minted
Beauty | MAB Artistry
Fashion | Essence of Australia, Alexandra Grecco, Elegance By Roya,  Lovely Bride DC
Wedding Bands | The Tailored Diamond
Entertainment | DJ Craig Wood
Strings | Cherry Blossom String Quartet

Interested in booking MAB Artistry for your wedding? Click here to submit your request!

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1.BaByliss Pro Nano Titanium Spring Release Curling Iron, 1.5”
2. Got2B Glued Blasting Freeze Spray
3.Self Adhesive Pearl Stickers
4.OSiS+ FREEZE FINISH Hairspray
5.OSiS+ TAME WILD Smoothing Anti-Fizz Cream

Don’t forget to book your hair trial for your wedding glam! Book here!

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Ombre Nails

Get a fun ombre nail for soft bridal nails. Create using Essie Ballet Slippers and Essie Blanc!

Something Blue

Get your “something blue” with this fun twist on a french manicure. Use Essie Blanc and Essie Cornflower Blue to recreate the look.

White Abstract Lines

Enjoy bridal white with fun abstract lines that are sure to get a compliment with Essie Blanc!

Floral Designs

Match your nails to your bridal bouquet with some floral nail art. Recreate the look using Essie Blanc and Essie Willow In The Wind!

Soft Pink

Opt for a classic soft pink for your big day with Essie Ballet Slippers!

Still looking for hair and makeup for your wedding? Submit your inquiry here today to see if MAB is available for your wedding!

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When you book with MAB Artistry, we’ll make sure that you have a schedule for all your hair and makeup needs. Submit your inquiry here for your wedding!

Need some help preparing for your bridal trial? Check out our guides for your hair trial and makeup trial and our bridal beauty checklist to get your skin wedding day ready!

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Get 20% off your first Bridal Facial using code: MABBRIDE20203

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We polled our followers and your top spots for getting a massage in the area were: Woodhouse Spa, Argentta Spa at The Watergate, Yulli Therapeutic Healing Center, & Ballston Therapeutic Massage!

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Haven’t booked your hair & makeup for your wedding yet? Check out our information page for local and destination weddings to submit your inquiry!

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Want to feel photo ready to dance the night away at weddings this spring? Click here to book hair & makeup services from one of our many talented artists!

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We’re so excited to highlight another MAB Artistry bride on the blog! It’s so exciting getting to see all the pictures of our brides excited and celebrate their wedding with their spouse, family and friends. We normally only get to see our brides and her bridesmaids and never the ceremony or reception, so we’re beyond excited to share these moments of some of our brides.

Our next highlight is Caroline & Patrick and their classic DC wedding!

What made you decide on DC for your wedding? Why the Mayflower?

I grew up in the Northern VA/ DC area and it was where Patrick and I met and started our relationship.  We loved going out to baseball games, restaurants, and shows in DC.  The Mayflower was the best wedding venue because it was in such a great area of DC! We had a lot of out of town guests who wanted to tour DC and see the sights! 

The ballroom in the Mayflower is beautiful, historic, and has all the great gatsby vibes! 

What was the best part of wedding planning?

The best part of wedding planning was the details- the florals, linens, plates, tablescapes!  Dance lessons were so fun too!

What was the hardest part?

The hardest part was COVID and the uncertainty.  Changing our wedding date was disheartening as well- but everything worked out in the end!

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

Knowing a lot of things were out of our control and we just had to stay positive. Patrick and I just continued to enjoy our engagement period. 

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

Our first dance!  Patrick and I took dance lessons and practiced a lot! The dance truly showed our teamwork! 

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

Ana B was reasonably priced and had great reviews!  Ana and her team were flexible and cooperative when we had to change our wedding date – this was greatly appreciated during such a stressful time!  Her team was also open minded and very creative. They truly listened and took their time and showed they cared.

My hair and makeup trial was close to 4 hours! I felt so cared about that she took 4 hours to make sure I was going to be happy with my bridal wedding day look, which was MUCH appreciated! 

What advice do you have for other brides?

Have fun and enjoy it!  It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity and celebration to plan your wedding!  Have fun, don’t stress, and don’t worry about other people’s opinions! DO you and your fiance! Have fun, enjoy, and Be a little selfish! It’s your day!

Interested in booking MAB Artistry for your wedding? Submit an inquiry here!

Caroline and Patricks Vendors:

Planning & Design: Grit & Grace

Photographer: Abby Jiu Photography

Venues: St. Peter’s On Capitol Hill, The Mayflower Hotel

Bridal gown: Love Couture Bridal Potomac, Anne Barge

Bridesmaid dresses: Bhldn by Anthropologie

HMU: Makeup By Ana B, MAB Artistry

Groom and Groomsmen tuxes: Nordstrom & The Black Tux Rentals 

Flowers: Edge Floral Event Designers

Wedding Cake: Fluffy Thoughts Cakes

Lighting: Atmosphere Inc

Rentals: White Glove Rentals, DC Event Rentals 

Paper/Table Settings/Monogram Design: Emily Baird Design

Calligraphy: Laura Hooper Calligraphy

Dance Floor and Escort Wall: Syzygy Events

Band: Attraction Band Events, Sam Hill Entertainment

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First up is Lauren & Cameron, with their fairytale destination wedding in Ravello, Italy!

What made you choose to have a destination wedding? Why Ravello?

With our friends and family living all over the world, we loved the idea of spending time with our loved ones throughout a weekend of activities and events. We visited a couple areas and venues in Italy and immediately fell in love with Ravello and Villa Cimbrone! It’s a picturesque and quaint pedestrian town with no cars which makes it easy to navigate. You can visit historical villas, shop at boutiques and artisan shops, meet friends in town for lunch, and explore the town of Amalfi. 

What was the best part of wedding planning?

Daily phone calls with my mom and working with Lauryn Prattes and Ramsey Stewart with Lauryn Prattes Styling and Events. They guided us through every step of the planning process and made it all so easy and exciting. 

What was the hardest part of wedding planning?

Other than the difficult decision to postpone our wedding from June 2020, I can’t say any part of the wedding planning was difficult having Lauryn and team by your side. Despite facing many challenges like changing travel restrictions and guest count, Lauryn, Ramsey, Leigh, Erica and Francie took everything thrown at them to make each event come off flawlessly. 

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

Italy required those entering the country to show their vaccination card, a negative Covid test, and a passenger locator form. Even though these restrictions and guidelines were complicated, they made us feel comfortable and safe and clearly worked as we had no Covid cases. Other than that, our five cats and two dogs are always up for some cuddling to relieve Covid related stress!

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

It’s so hard to choose one moment! Sharing our wedding weekend with so many of our favorite people, my Aunt Donna officiating our ceremony, and seeing Lauryn and Ramsey’s ideas turn into reality were among my top favorites.

What made you choose Makeup By Ana B/MAB Artistry for your HMU needs?

Ana is INCREDIBLE. After meeting Ana, I knew her personality and expertise was exactly the type of person I wanted to be with during a couple of high stress days. Not only is she a genuine and kindhearted soul, she is calm and professional, especially under pressure and her elegant makeup style was exactly what I was looking for.

I am so picky and knew I wanted to look like myself on the wedding day. Ana made me look and feel like the very best version of myself! My mom, mother in law, and I all received so many compliments on our hair and make up. We can’t thank Ana enough! 

What advice do you have for brides?

Working with a planning team you like and trust makes everything so much easier. Every vendor Lauryn and Ramsey chose matched our style. They knew Ana would be the right fit for both Ana and I, and they were right!

Interested in booking MAB Artistry for your wedding? Submit an inquiry here!

If you’d like to learn more about Italy, click here to read Ana B’s must stay, see and do’s in Rome and the Amalfi Coast!

Lauren & Cameron’s Vendors:

Planner: Lauryn Prattes

Local Planning Partner: The Amalfi Experience

Photography: Abby Jiu Photography

Venue: Villa Cimbrone

Hair & Makeup: Makeup By Ana B , Ellegance

Videographer: Le Reve Films

Floral & Decor: Malafronte Fiori

Stationary & Branding: Emily Baird Design

Rentals: Latini Design

Napkins: Courtland and Co

Bridal Gown: Carine’s Bridal Atelier , Berta

Bridesmaids Gowns: Amsale

Wedding Cake: Le Torte Di Renato

Dessert Buffet: Pasticceria Caffetteria Il Dolce Sapore

Wedding Linens: NuAge Designs

Wedding Invitation Calligraphy: Kelsey Malie Calligraphy

Day of Calligraphy: Jess McSweeney

Invitation Illustrations: Cami Monet

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