Hansen Wedding - Temecula, CA

I'm so excited to share this wedding with everyone. The bride is one of my very best friends and the groom is an amazing guy, both great friends! The moment they got engaged I counted down to their wedding because I knew they would put on an amazing party. Boy, was I right!! 

The Wedding was held at a beautiful winery in Temecula California,  at Keyways Winery. Luckily the bride and groom lived close enough to the venue that we were able to use their house as the girls place to get ready at. I forgot to mention that I was also a Bridesmaid in this wedding. The bride knew of past experiences I had before, as a stylist AND being in the wedding, so she respected my wishes as just to do her hair - and had two other friends who are hair dressers come in and help with the other bridesmaids hair. I really appreciated this. I felt as if I was a part of the wedding and not just the helper for the day :) 

I put some temporary extensions in the brides hair the morning of the Wedding. We decided on a half up - half down look. Her length was plenty long so we just added them for extra fullness and volume. It turned out perfect! 

The length, color, everything looked perfect on her! So romantic with a little sparkle in there as well. 

For the reception we knew there was going to be plenty of dancing so after the ceremony we went into the bridal cottage and swpet everything back into a gorgeous updo. 

 

Don't mind the truck in the back ;) but it's so great to have TWO seperate looks for your big day, and not to have to worry about messing with anything once it's up and out of your face. 

such a beautiful, fun, romantic, lovely wedding! Congratulations to Jamie and Ken - thank you for letting me stand up with you on your special day, I was so thankful and grateful for the whole weekend, you guys are the best!! <3 

  The bride and her father :)

Iverson Wedding - Mukilteo, WA

I love doing wedding hair - but I ABSOLUTELY love doing a friends hair for their special day. I've known this bride, and a couple of her bridesmaids since a young age - they are great friends of mine and my sisters. I was so pleased to have been able to be there to help everyone get ready for the big day. 

The girls wanted to get ready at the hotel they were staying in down on the Mukilteo waterfront. The wedding was held at the beautiful Rose Hill Center on a sunny June afternoon. 

For the brides hair, I added in a few rows of extensions to give her a little more fullness in the updo. Adding more hair also helps with holding the style better. She had this amazing vintage broach/clip that we set off to one side of her soft, curly and romantic updo. Inspiration came from this Lauren Conrad Picture: 

I opted to keep the pieces pinned back on the sides. With a bride, and all the movement and hugging she will be doing throughout the evening, it's best to be aware of hair around the face that might get messed up and, in this brides case, blow in the wind and look funny in pictures, because her wedding was outside - i kept the softness but not as many curls hanging around the face.

I was also able to go 4 of the 6 bridesmaids. Below are the bride's nieces - they both had a ton of beautiful hair! 

This has to be one of the prettiest bridal parties I've ever worked with - look at that group of girls!!

And one of the prettiest brides, ever!!!

Congrats to Nicole & Jarod. Thank you for letting me a part of  your special day, it was so much fun!

                    

Me in action getting the bride ready :)

New Beginning!

Yesterday I did something I never really thought I'd have the courage to do. I left the salon I had been at for over 6 years to become my own boss and rent a station closer to home. It was a bit of a process to even consider but with the help and support from my friends, family and amazing boyfriend - I came to the conclusion that this is the best thing for me and did it. I'm excited to not only start in a new salon with new people but to experience doing hair in a completely different setting. I am in charge of building my clientele now and this has re-inspired me and refreshed my drive to go above and beyond. Not only do I do wedding hair but I also love to cut and style hair. My looks tend to lean towards Classic but whenever I get a fun and funky hair cut in there I can't wait to dive in and switch up the usual.

If you are ever interested in coming in to get your hair done I would LOVE to meet you and help create a look for you to do at home that makes you feel sexy and beautiful! Here is an easy way to set up any appointment with me. More types of services to come - I am still in training for color and want to be 100% ready for that. 

To make an appointment go to : www.styleseat.com/laurapaulson

 and I hope to see you in my chair soon! :)