More Brides and TV

Busy, busy week filled with bridal bookings for 2011 as well as Makeup applications and touch-ups for two days of taping at the cable TV station where I currently freelance as Key Makeup Artist. 

Did makeup for the host of the show and several guests appearing on the show for their original series "The Best Years".  The Sept. & Oct. episodes are complete and I'm so excited to be a part of it.

Will be finishing up this week with Caryn's Wedding in Northern NJ for herself and 6 other lovely ladies. 

Life is Good!!!

Recent Reviews & Notes of Thanks

Nothing makes my day more than a thoughtful note of thanks from one of my recent brides.  Thought I would share a few...

Brianne got married on Thurs. 5/27.  Brianne had her makeup done early on the morning of her wedding to leave for the cruise ship where she was to be married as well as have her reception...Loved the unique concept of her wedding!!   Here is what she wrote:

Denise,
I just wanted to thank you for the fabulous job you did on my makeup for the wedding. It was absolute perfection! I got so many compliments on my makeup, by people who see me everday & complete strangers. You were worth every penny and I can honestly say that I LOVED how I looked that day. When I look at the pictures I am stunned at how beautiful you made me look. Thank you so very much for being a part of my special day.
Thank you again, I will never forget it.
Brianne

Kristy got married on 6/4.  I actually had the pleasure of meeting Kristy for the first time on her wedding day.  She booked my services very close to her wedding date leaving very little time for a trial run.  Kristy writes:

I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful job you did on both mine and my mother's make up. We had a great day and our make up looked beautiful.
Thanks,
Kristy

Vanessa got married on 6/18.  Truly enjoyed working with her, her mom and her mother-in-law...All a pleasure!!  Vanessa writes:

Hi Denise,
I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you did. You did an amazing job on my mom and mother in law and I felt beautiful.My makeup looked great the whole time and the makeup on my tattoo stayed too. I will recommend you to anyone. Your great!!
I will email you a couple of pics when I receive them. Thank you again.
-Vanessa

Thanks ladies for all of your kind words!! It means the world to me and I hope to continue making many more brides feel and look just as beautiful on their wedding day!!

To see more reviews, visit the "Reviews" page on my website or click on the Wedding Wire Rated Logo button on the right.

Lovely Summer Brides

I've had the pleasure once again of working with many wonderful ladies over the past few weeks on their most special day.  Congrats to all and thank you for the photos Brianne, Jackie, Ashley and Erin!!!
                                                   photo below: Hair by Daniela of The Beauty Team

The Height of the Season

Welcome June....such a busy, busy month and it's only just begun.  This past weekend included 5 weddings along with bridal trials in between during the week.  I have also been actively working for Channel TV 20 shooting commercials and video shoots, as well as a promo makeover event at Hair Friends & Company, a wonderful salon here in Ocean County.  Loving my job more and more each day!!

Here are a few new photos of some of my recent brides!!.....and waiting on some pro pictures....Congrats Ladies!!!

Article Published on Everydayhealth.com

Excited to post a link to the article I was interviewed for back in January. 
 http://www.everydayhealth.com/acne/the-right-cover-up-cosmetics-that-prevent-acne.aspx

Recently Hired as a Key Makeup Artist for Channel TV-20

Very excited to have recently been hired as the Key Makeup Artist for "in-studio" shows airing on local channel TV-20.  Had a great first day today doing makeup for the taping of a TV commercial for the channel.  It is always amazing to see how much time and manpower goes into a 60 second taping.  Every small detail counts and it was a great experience seeing it all come together.

 It was a pleasure meeting the staff and crew at Ocean County College.  I'm really looking forward to the additional dates booked this summer to do makeup for the hosts and guests appearing on the channel's upcoming TV shows.

Stay tuned for updates......

Nicole's March Wedding

I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Nicole, her sister and her mom 14 months prior to her wedding date this past March.  Nicole LOVES makeup, I think as much as I do, and we had a great time trying out different looks throughout the year leading up to her "Big Day" including her engagement photo session and makeup for her and her sister's birthday celebration. 
Myself and Nicole, one of the other wonderful makeup artists I  work with, provided services for a total of 12 ladies. 
Nicole was kind enough to call me just 2 days after her wedding to thank me and let me know how much she loved her makeup and how pleased the other 11 ladies were as well.  Here are a few pro pictures taken by J & R Guarino Photography.  Nicole looked absolutely stunning!!

Makeup For TLC's New Bridal Show "Four Weddings"

What an exciting weekend!!  Spent Saturday and this morning in  beautiful Atlantic City doing my bridal client, Lisa's makeup for her wedding day and  the TLC shooting of  the new series, "Four Weddings".  Nothing better than working from a hotel room with an ocean front view.  Lisa looked absolutely breathtaking!! 

Wishing Lisa and her new husband the Best of Luck today while taping the grand finale of the show.   I was flattered to be asked to do her makeup again for the grand finale.  Hope they are the winning couple!!!! 

Beauty in the Making

Being "snowed in" gave me some free time to organize my photos and my portfolio....way overdue!! 

I came across some of my favorite Bridal Prep shots captured by the fantastic photographers I have worked with through the years.  It's funny how I've been told I make their job easier and yet they too make my job easier by providing the perfect shots of my work. I love seeing the final proofs and when possible always order a headshot or 2 of my brides.  Every so often there is a "Beauty in the Making" shot that just captures the moment... I can't resist and well, order a few of those too. 

And of course a big "thank you" to the photographers that send me courtesy photos. 

These are a few of my favorites:

Craig Photography

David Lau Photography

David Lau Photography

Michael Dempsey Photography

One Of The Reasons I LOVE What I Do

My job is so rewarding and I am so thankful to be able to do what I absolutely love doing...MAKEUP!!

Over the years, I've received so many thank you cards and e-mails and there is nothing more rewarding than knowing you made someone so happy on one of the biggest days of their lives. And to actually be a part of their Special Day is truly an honor. Below is an e-mail I received a few weeks ago from one of my wonderful brides that I would love to share. Nicole writes:

Hi Denise,
Just wanted to send you a quick email cause I know things got a little crazy once the photographer showed up. Sorry this thank you is finding you so late. I can not thank you enough for the beautiful job you did on my make-up as well as with my mom, aunt and bridesmaids. Everyone looked absolutely stunning. I felt like I never looked more beautiful and i know my new husband thought the same. I felt amazing all night long and I have you to thank for making my day so special. You knew exactly how I wanted my make-up done and it went great with my hair and dress. I will not hesitate to recommend you to my other friends who are soon to be brides!
My pictures came absolutely beautiful because of you. Here is the link if you wanted to check out some of the ones with my makeup getting done.
Thank you again
Nicole

Here are a few photos of Beautiful Nicole

Hair by Daniela at The Beauty Team
Photography by Craig Photo