I got the day off today and set aside some quality time to (unfortunately NOT sleep in because mom set the alarm at 9.10am!!!) get some wedding preps done such as getting the invitation cards sent out, contacting some vendors, as well as finally meeting my hair & makeup artist for the wedding day, who was such a darling and made the entire trial activity such fun that I totally enjoyed it.

Made the total boo-boo of wearing an entire black ensemble, left the home with 2 big bags in tow (like I was running away for the weekend or some sort), and before hopping into a cab, drenched in perspiration from the heat. JH (the makeup artist) was sweet & waited 20 minutes for me as I rushed down…all panting and in desperate need of a cold glass of water to put out the heat. We started the session with her asking if I had any reference pictures and then explained to me me how she was going to work the makeup from day to night as she build the intensity on the eyes gradually. The 2.5 hours felt so short and fun with the affable JH, who was helpful snapping photos of the 3 different looks and various hairstyles she tried on me. I felt like a diva!!! And I was in awe by the magic she worked on me. It was also interesting to experience how a simple sweep of a fringe or hairdo could change the entire look too!

Meanwhile, Et & mum were such total sweethearts, one sneaking time off to come see her BFF and the other taking time off to ensure her daughter was in good hands. Et was so thrilled and amazed by the final look that she kept exclaiming for the first 5- 10 mintues the moment she saw me. I thought I saw a tear as she said she felt like she was “marrying” her younger sister off. LOL. She even asked twice out loud if I could not marry Luke and her instead! Hah! It was heartening to see a bud feeling so happy for me. Awww.

We couldn’t thank JH enough – Et especially, when JH offered to help her put on false eyelashes on the wedding day. JH must have done such a fantastic job that while on the way to the bridal shop for my 2nd fitting, both Mum and BFF kept stopping in their tracks and looking at me only to let out a little grin before continuing their steps. It was cute. And while I didn’t think I would be into the entire trial makeup & hair thingy, I must admit that the experience today was awesome and made me even more excited about the wedding.

It was great to that JH & myself could get along and communicate well too. She even gave us makeup tips and recommended products that we could use on a daily basis as well as extra items I could get for the actual day just to touch up!

Sooo…next on the list: shopping for accessories & recommended makeup items!

before makeup begins

first look: for the day exploring hairstyles another hairstyle

with BFF with mum