Annie, 2010

Annie was a fantastic bride to work with, and knew exactly what she wanted...a romantic look with her makeup!

Thanks so much to Regina Holder for sending me these photographs of Annie at the Biltmore Estate. She was gorgeous!!!

http://www.reginaholder.com/

I love it when brides smile and LOVE THEIR MAKEUP!!! It makes my day!

A beautiful pink shade on Annie's lips was the perfect touch to her romantic look!

Kirby at Biltmore Forest Country Club

Kirby and TJ were married this past November, and it was a pleasure working with her for the bridal portraits and on her wedding day. I wish her and TJ all the joy in the world, and they have a little addition coming soon to the family! Congratulations on the baby! Fabulous photos from the fabulous, Audrey Goforth.

http://www.goforthphoto.com/

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Lindsay, December 2010

LINDSAY AND JOSH, DECEMBER 2010

Lindsay was married this past December at Homewood, and she was stunning! I first met Lindsay at my studio downtown, and loved her whole attitude on life, marriage, and work. She is always smiling, and LOVES HER BEAUTIFUL FAMILY! Thanks to Charity with Abounding Love photography for the fabulous photos!

Event Planner: BobbyMarks Designs

Venue: Homewood

Photography: Abounding Love Photography

WHAT AN EASY JOB! SHE IS BEAUTIFUL!

Holidays=Engagements=Wedding planning!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

THIS IS THE MOST POPULAR TIME FOR NEW ENGAGEMENTS!

As of December 2010, over 20 BRIDES are booked for Blush by Wendy Ballance for 2011. It's never too early to book your vendors!

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Wendy's Favorite Things 2010!

My Favorite Things!!!

I posted a while back some of my favorite products, and I had great feedback! I'm always being asked about my favorite products. It's Christmas time, and are you needing a present for a friend or a loved one? Here is a little advice on some products you can purchase!

Want a photo friendly makeup for your holiday parties?? This is a toss up! I have 2 favorite foundations this year that I have used on weddings and various makeup gigs around town.

Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation $45.00

If you are normal to dry...this is the foundation for you! It is a water based formula that provides moisture without feeling oily. It photographs beautifully, and it provides a medium coverage. If you would like to try this foundation...let me know! I work for Bobbi!

Revlon PhotoReady makeup is fabulous!

Now, if you have dry skin, I don't recommend this. This is great for normal to oily skin. Do not use a sponge, use your fingers or a foundation brush. This foundation contains light reflecting pigments that make your skin glow! I used this on Lauren, one of my Biltmore brides, and I can't tell you how beautiful her skin looked!

Longer lashes!

I can not take credit for this find! My co-worker Alexa told me about this, and it works! Vaseline is a fantastic conditioner for your lashes! It's cheap, and you put on a small amount on your lashes in the evening. No need to buy $20 products...this is cheap, and it works great! The mascara glides on better, and the lashes grow better!

Need a little help with your eye area?

Bobbi Brown Eye Repair

$65.00

I have tried so many eye creams over the years, and this is by far my favorite. You can use this am and pm. I'm not going to get all in to what it does and the ingredients because I think women just want to know if it works! IT DOES!

It provides moisture, and also is Bobbi's first eye cream for repair of fine lines and wrinkles.

Don't use too much, I know you are thinking..more cream..less wrinkles...no.

LESS IS MORE! . Tap in under the eye area in the am. PM: Tap on eyelids and brow bone as well. If you would like to order a jar...let me know, I will mail it to you with free shipping!

My favorite mascara...for 2 years in a row!

Cover Girl Lash Blast in Black.

Only the orange tube. If you are needing waterproof...they have it! Make sure you throw away your mascara every 4 months!

Dry Skin this Season?

Benefit Cosmetics makes Bathina Body Cream which smells so good! It does have a slight fragrance so make sure you don't mind the smell. I love it!

Other fantastic Body Creams for Dry Skin

Origins: Precipitation, The Body Shop: Body Butter, Suave: Body Cream (Shea Butter)

More Products Coming Soon! If you ever need recommendatations...email or call!

A few more pictures of FALON!!!

I had to add a few more pictures of Mrs. Falon Speaks from Two Ring Studios. She was a beautiful bride and again, thanks so much to Two Ring for posting these fabulous photos on their blog.

Photography: Two Ring Studios

Wedding Planner: Tara Jordan

Hair: Suraj Salon and Spa

Flowers: The Bloom Room

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Friendly advice for brides to be!

Are you a bride and have numerous questions regarding vendors, timelines, costs? I have had a number of inquiries in the past 2 weeks for 2011, and I wanted to answer a few questions that are asked quite frequently. If you have any questions for me...don't hesitate to ask!

1. When should I start booking my vendors?

You should start booking your vendors asap if you are getting married in the Asheville area. If you want to book a certain business/vendor...call them, set up a time to meet, and put the deposit in. Vendors book up months/years in advance. Don't wait until 2011 to book your vendors.

2. Beauty Services..is it better to go to a salon/makeup counter or have the artist come to me on the wedding day?

I advise you to bring your beauty team to you the day of the wedding. If you book time at a salon, you never know if they will be running behind, or traffic on the roads might get you behind. The cost is a litte more for them to come to you...but you won't regret it. They are booked for you and your wedding only.

Makeup Counter/on location: Do you want to deal with mall traffic? Also...to get your makeup done at a counter, it's a 2-3 item purchase which can range from $45.00-$65.00. It's not free, and the beauty artists still have to serve their other customers while working with you. Again, the makeup artist comes on location for you and your bridal party.

3. Should I hire a wedding planner?

I recommend wedding planners. They make your day go a lot smoother...and you don't have to worry about a thing!

4. When should I get my makeup done the day of the wedding?

I advise you to get your makeup done as late as possioble. I understand that you want to get pictures, but if that's the case...hire the makeup artist for a few extra hours to go around with you. They can touch up the makeup right before the ceremony.

5. A few of my bridesmaids want makeup, and a few of them don't. Is that ok?

Not at all, but I will tell you that 99% of the girls that don't sign up for makeup...regret the decision. I have been on a number of weddings where the girls change their mind when they see the makeup. Please advise them to look at websites and the artists work and reviews. I understand there are alot of bad makeup artists out there...but not all of them.

If you have any questions regarding the business here in Asheville, I'm happy to help out with as much as advice as possible! THANKS SO MUCH!

Wendy Ballance

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