Romantic Wedding at Riverside at the Potomac

Becky & Drew said “I do” on a hot, steamy July day in Northern Virginia having their magical vows at Riverside at the Potomac. Needless to say 2020 has been a crazy year but it was their wedding that they kept as a shinning light when things seemed so overwhelming . And I am so thankful to have been a part of this super special day.

The bride wanted a clean but still romantic look. Movement in the low bun but not messy. Something that would enhance her natural beauty & compliment her dress but not detract or distract. A perfect request that seems pretty straight forward right? For the most yes but as each hair style is unique there’s almost always some unique challenge that requires a unique solution. Enter in our guaranteed awesome game plan that will allow a look to be better than ever expected.

First hurdle was that Becky has hair that is finer and only about collar bone length. To create the look she wanted it would either be a dinky bun which let’s be real no one wants or we needed to look into the option of hair extensions. Becky though knew she was not going to be putting in clip in extensions often enough to make a full set of clip ins a logical purchase. So what did we do? There’s these marvelous extensions called Easy Updo Extensions . They are more cost effective & allow for very short hair to magically have the option of a full bun. While I often recommend traditional clip-in extensions these are a great option for the right situation which her’s fit ideally. We used these to create the base & built clean movement on top of it.

The second challenge was the heat & humidity in combination with her fine texture that did not like humidity. Did I mention it was July ? So what’s the solution? No she didn’t have a helmet head! Instead we layered products that had anti-humectant & anti-humidity properties to them to create a barrier between her hair & the moisture in the air. This is so critical no only during humid months but even just as a preventative due to sweat. C’mon, no shame! I expect you to get down on the dance floor & yes I expect your hair to be flawless at the end of the night. Layering the right products provides a foundation & a dream team for optimal results. Just look at these beginning & end of the night images to see what I mean!

An incredible wedding that I am so grateful to have been a part of & none of it would have been possible without such an amazing vendor team . Becky & Drew - congrats!

Vendors:

Planner: Events with Delia Anne

Hair: The Stylist Abroad

Venue: Riverside on the Potomac

Photographer: Blushwood Studios

Dress: Ashley Grace Bridal ; Emily Hart Collection