Jessica Leigh was the wedding photographer that captured Sara and John’s wedding at the Westin Harbour Island in Tampa, Florida.

Wow!!  Is all I can say!  I had soooo much fun at this event.  Shawna and Beth, from Flawless Occasions,  put on an incredible cocktail party for brides’ to be and their girlfriends.  It was a “bridal show” meets girl’s night out.  Mangrove’s in South Tampa hosted the party.  I had never been there before . . we don’t get out much unfortunately.  A+ for the atmosphere!  I loved their little cubby hole booths downstairs and the lit up stained glass effect on the bar top.   Mangroves is now catering . . you have to try their Macaroni and Cheese!  It was amazing . . melts in your mouth.  Check out some of these lovely brides and their bridesmaids posing with Love Notes. . . .

Check out the Gorgeous models that we did hair and makeup for below.  All four of these ladies have what I call “model hair”.  All of their hair was super long, thick, and at least 10 heads of hair more than what I have . . I’m so super jealous!  The first one is with Cindy and her assistant from the White Closet Bridal Company . .  which is where the wedding dresses and hair jewelry came from.  Cindy was such a pleasure to work with.  I would highly recommend stopping by her shop if you are still in the market for your wedding dress.  She has impeccable style and knows her stuff!!

Aren’t these pictures great?!  Thanks to Shem and Caroline with Blue Lane Studios.  They came up with the most amazing idea to have future brides pose with “Love Notes”.  It was so much fun!  I’ll keep you all posted for the next Brides’ Night Out.   I believe Beth and Shawna are planning one in downtown St Petersburg next month.

Thank you Beth and Shawna for such a fun, memorable evening with the girls!!

Check out the Florida Gator wedding favors!  You can’t go wrong with “See you Later Alligator” cookies!  The couple paid tribute to USF where the two met.

Congratulations Lindsay!  Thank you for choosing KyleLynn to be your wedding hair stylist and makeup artist!

TIP : As long as the bridesmaid’s hair styles compliment the bride’s look, then the overall feel will flow.  You can’t have one maid with a super, sleek chignon and then another with a high princess updo, while  the bride wants big, loose romantic curls for her beach wedding.  Try a messy chignon with some curls incorporated in (instead of sleek), and then maybe an updo with soft, textured curls leading back to a gethered style (instead of tight barrel curls on top of your head).

If you are a bride considering letting your bridesmaids choose their own hairstyle for your wedding, then give them some guidelines!  For example . . . soft loose curls,  or half up half down, or sleek swept part, or all down, or one side pulled up (whether it be up or down).  I’ve even had brides pull several of pictures and had their bridesmaid pick from the collection.

It was an honor to be Michelle’s wedding day hair-stylist and makeup artist. I really enjoyed being apart of your day. Congratulations!!

Once again, Barb with Artistry Designs was the wedding planner that put together this fabulous event . . .and LimeLight Photography captured every moment of Jim and Michelle’s Clearwater Beach wedding at the Sand Pearl Resort. GO TEAM!

Michelle wanted to see her hair somewhat under her veil, so we gathered soft, textured curls leading back to a half up wedding hair style.   She wanted her eye’s to pop with some color but to also feel soft as well.

Congratulations Michelle and Jim!

Jason Angelini was the wedding photographer (talent) that captured their day. I had to throw in the picture of Jason posing with the bride and groom . . Where’s the goofy face Jason??!! Best wishes to Lena and Joel~!

Juggling oranges . . so FUN!

Where's the goofy face???