Did you know there’s 11 types of “traditional” veils in western weddings? Yes! And if you just got a bit of whiplash from hearing that number I don’t blame you . Perhaps after the number shock it all starts to feel a bit daunting as you when simply from the decision of veil or no veil to which type of veil. Let’s discuss them all!
Read MoreThere are SO many inspiration photos out there & it can be daunting to say the least. Too commonly do we hear from clients that they “just couldn’t find their style” or “didn’t know what to search” so they … gave up. Took what they could find & assumed that was all they could possibly get from the internet. What if it was easier? HINT: It is! With the right search words.
Read MoreDid you hear? We are beyond excited to announce that The Stylist Abroad has won The Knot’s Best of Weddings and Wedding Wire’s Couple’s Choice for 2023
Read MoreEveryone likes a deal! Better yet when it’s professionally recommended you know it’s a worth while option. Over the years our beauty team has had the fortunate pleasure to find brands that jive with our core values + feel like we jive with theirs! Instead of you tracking down an affiliate code here + affiliate code there wouldn’t it be nice to find them all in one convenient place? We thought so too! Here’s that list which we will regularly update to keep relevant.
Read MoreKeeping all these thing in mind & you’ll be set for a perfect day. Ultimately listen to the guidance of your artist. They are the pro & you hired them for a reason. Don’t try to rush or squeeze & instead the method behind their time. Confused or curious? Ask questions! We’re more than happy to shine a light.
Read MoreSo as the past few weeks have been so busy & wedding season full force is upon us today that the priority of blogging has slipped our minds a bit would be a wee bit of an understatement but you deserve the deets! That being said it’d would just be SO much to put them all into 1 big post. Instead we’ve decided to split them up by DC/MD/ VA and the Tennessee River Valley. This is theTennessee Rive Valley recap. Read the DMV one HERE.
Read MoreSo as the past few weeks have been so busy & wedding season full force is upon us today that the priority of blogging has slipped our minds a bit would be a wee bit of an understatement but you deserve the deets! That being said it’d would just be SO much to put them all into 1 big post. Instead we’ve decided to split them up by DC/MD/ VA and the Tennessee River Valley. This is the DMV recap.
Read MoreWhere did April go? Yea, I don’t know either! But we had an amazing last weekend all across our regions & can’t wait to share with you. We are thrilled every weekend but this weekend is a great example of the joy that comes from working with our familiar friend-ors while also working with new faces & learning new things. We’re open for it all & the incredible things that come from these relationships.Let’s go!
Read MoreWhat a weekend ! Let’s just say it was filled with fun, sweet people & some pretty hysterical moments. It really brings us so much joy & makes our work not work . This is 1 of the many reasons we love what we do! Every weekend is something new but they are all incredible & all so fun ! If you are individual who loves having a curveball & something different all the time this could truly be the path for you. And if you thrive on bringing joy to others.. it’s a sure fire fit!
Read MoreOn April 9th we had 3 weddings! All Alabama weddings too! Scattered across the state helping couples in Huntsville, Birmingham & Tuscaloosa not to mention all our trials & singular events in the DC area. It was busy busy & the upcoming weeks are no different. And what a beautiful blend of wedding & other events to showcase. Did you know we do other events? Well, now you do! Also are you curious about my trip? Well that’s for another post- stay tuned !
Read MoreYou are an absolute queen. Radiant ! Divine ! Wouldn’t you like to lean into that even a little bit more ? Well with Cayla Couture you can ! Imagine a crown beyond the traditional sense. Far more artistic, creative & elevated - like an artist piece. We had the pleasure of interviewing Aileen Fitzpatrick (the woman behind Cayla Couture ) & now we’d like to share that with you.
Read MoreHer vibes were “dark Snow White” or “dark princess”… just think if Middle Earth, Disney & a dash of Twilight had a baby. YUP! That’s the vibe. She pulled it off beautifully in her Maggie Sottero dress & I can’t wait to see the images back from Amandalyn Photography. Everything was simply magical.
Read MoreLast weekend was in a word : BUSY! We had so many wonderful things going on & how baffling is it to think that it’s only March. Feels like it should be a much busier season. This weekend consisted of 3 weddings & 5 trials !
Read MoreSo is our “office day” what you expected? Each day is a bit different & we love that but perhaps this gives a bit of a peak behind the curtain as to what it takes to make this company thrive.
Read MoreWe love weddings of all sizes ! So whether it’s a cozy crew to get ready with or the whole gang- we got your back ! This weekend demonstrated that perfectly . Along with our supreme adaptability skills. Confused? Curious? Read on friends!
Read MoreWeather wise March may have came in like a lamb but our team roared in like a lion! This past weekend it was all hands on deck & so many of our stylists were super busy. It consisted of 5 trials distributed between 3 stylists ( Sarah, Jenna & Michelle) as well as Katelyn’s first wedding with our team. We knew we loved Katelyn’s work but seeing just the sneak peaks make us so in love with her addition to our team !
Read MoreWe work with so many amazing people & it’s a shame you all don’t get to meet them or sometimes even hear about them. Now you can !
Read MoreCheck out our latest publication with I Do Y’all HERE. Feel free to skip to page 78 if you don’t want to go through it all! It’s a bit Greek mythology & a bit Phantom of the Opera vibes but 100% ethereal edgy magic.
Read MorePlanning a wedding but feel like “traditional” planning resources just aren’t resonating. We have a treat for you! Meet Kim Olsen. She authored “Your Wedding, Your Way”. A wedding planning book for all “non-traditional” weddings including. elopements, micro wedding and a whole lot more.
Read MoreThere’s nothing wrong with trying a style first without extensions but if it’s not as full, long, detailed or dimensional as the photo or what you’d like don’t automatically blame the stylist. Discuss your options. I think of designing a hairstyle as a collaborative effort as we navigate from point A to point B. Not everyone is going to take the same route & some routes aren’t made for you. That’s ok! Have the discussion to see what route will get you where you want to go.
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