Not that I have witness it myself, but many makeup artists have shared with me about how the Taiwanese wedding makeup artists are like personal assistant to the bride. They will tend to follow the bride throughout the wedding day. 'Why?' you asked. Because it's a norm that they change into 4-5 wedding dresses. With every change of dresses, they touch up the makeup and change the hairstyling to compliment the dress.
Well, in Singapore, 3 gowns are considered the maximum, and to dress and undress in that heavy loads of fabrics is no fun and games, needless to say, going thru the hairstyling process again for a new style. But changes are possible and with the help of the wedding entourage, it could be an easy breeze, and surprisingly an enjoyable experience.
Registration of Marriage
When Melissa shared with me her idea of the perfect wedding, she has a clear idea of the looks for each dresses she had. For her ROM, it's a garden theme and we incorporated butterflies (paper lashes, bride's own) and flower head band (loaned from Louvre Bridal).
Wedding day
For her actual day morning, she is in her off the shoulder taffeta dress. She wanted an updo that portray the sweet and demure. Makeup was kept to the lightest nude tones and tinted eyebrow to match her hair colour.
In the evening for the wedding dinner, she puts on her Marchesa's black laced bodied dress and we went for the classic Audrey Hepburn's breakfast with Tiffany look. The walk down from the banquet aisle was breathe taking as Kenny and Melissa grace through the red carpet.
Putting on her one shoulder bubblegum blue court dress, I did a twist back side do. This is one of the most requested look after I posted her wedding pictures up on Facebook.
Valda says:
Good things are worth waiting! After 6 months from the wedding date, a testimonial reached me with the most heartwarming words.
Dear Valda,
This is long overdue but I would like to thank you with the sincerest way I can think of- my heartfelt words. The first time you did my bridal makeup for my rom was truly befitting of the garden wedding theme I was going for. I had cut bangs then and the makeup and hairstyle made me look gorgeous! I remember the effort you put in to liase with me what style I wanted and bothered to send me a few photos.
The second time was for my actual wedding day. For each outfit you meticulously planned a flawless look to match (: I complained that my hair dye hurt my scalp and you compromised with lesser hair spray. I complained that my brows didn't match my hair and luckily you had tricks to help. All three hairstyles (with the braids and buns) you did was pain-free and easy to wash out. During the interval, with only 20 mins to spare and you managed to create a whole new hairstyle for me. I received so much compliments for both occasions!
I don't have much experiences with many make up artists but my experience with you has raised the bar for me with the standards I'd expect in future (if you're not free for me next time). You are so creative, caring and tedious with every thing I would expect a make up artist to be at and I am quite the perfectionist. Your personable character makes it a dream to work with you! Everytime I look back at my wedding photos, I will always remember what a wonderful job you did for me that made my wedding that much more beautiful to reminisce upon (: I am truly glad that fate brought you into my life and better yet, for my wedding.
Thank you so much (:
In a true reflection of how much I love your services you are always my number one referral to others because to me, nobody does it better and you have not failed me once (through four different hairstyles and makeup!).
Much love,
Melissa Leo.
The first time when I was near to tears by her, was a speech her best friend gave during the wedding dinner. I deny being a sentimental creature but with the ambiance so filled with love (I am not exaggerating, you can feel that, really) it's hard not to. Her best friend talks about how they met and how despite the long distance, they could keep in touch and Melissa is someone who will get angry when she remember your birthday and you forget hers. She is just a fiercely loyal friend and that's really a sweet part of her.
To be honest, Melissa has a hard shell to crack. For example, her Facebook account gives you no leak of her information, and in no way, you could send her a friend invite nor a private message. It's either she adds you or you die waiting. haha!!
So when she opens up to me, it's a gift I will always cherish. Thank you so much for the friendship!
Wedding Venue by:
ROM - Botanical Garden
Wedding Day - Amara sanctuary Sentosa
Gowns by:
Black laced bodied dress - Marchesa (www.marchesa.com)
Wedding Gown, Bubblegum Dress and ROM Dress - Louvre Bridal
Photography by:
