- McCardell Photography
Let’s face it, there’s a reason a wedding date is often called “YOUR big day”. All eyes will be on YOU! Even years to come, the photos, videos, and snapshots will capture how you looked on this very special day of your life. You want to look your absolute BEST!
We asked John Bailey, owner and master stylist of Salon Bailey’s, for a few tips he gives a bride to make sure she will be nothing less than ravishing on the wedding day. Here’s what he says:
1- Too many brides wait too late to book their bridal hair/make up appointment, and often their preferred stylist is already booked. To ensure that you get the most experienced stylist, book your appointment at least 3-4 months in advance.
2- There are specific styles and techniques used when styling for special events. Your hairstyle needs to endure throughout the entire event. Be sure that your stylist specializes in special occasion hair styling.
3- You want to choose a hair style that will match the style of your wedding gown as well as work with your veil, tiara, or hair accessory. Schedule a bridal hair trial session so that you can try it out and on the wedding day you will feel confident in the style you’ve chosen.
4- On the wedding day, you should be relaxed and calm. You want to allow a little wiggle room in your schedule to allow time for last minute touch ups or re-dos. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment.
John Bailey has trained with some of the best special occasion stylists on Madison Avenue in New York. He is a master stylist with extensive experience and advanced training, and hand picks each and every stylist at Salon Bailey’s. The entire staff is thoroughly trained in the most modern special occasion styles so that they can accommodate a large wedding party very efficiently. The staff will work on-site or you may choose a bridal party “takeover” of the salon to make the morning of the wedding an occasion all its own, with room for a small buffet table for mimosas & brunch type munchies.
Thanks, John, for the great advice for brides!
Sincerely,
Quinn & Ayesha
Thank you from Brides On Tour!
Dear Brides On Tour people:
Yesterday nearly 100 people came out to Brides On Tour to get help with all of their wedding planning needs. To say we were thrilled, excited and humbled at the support would be an understatement. Many thanks to our Platinum Sponsors (A Way to Go Travel, Bella Upstyles Co. and TriadWeddings Magazine) and our Gold Sponsor (MediaBrewer). You all are extraordinary to work with.
We’d also like to give a shout out to the numerous exhibitors and vendors and venue representatives that made this Brides On Tour a huge success!! Most of all, we’d like to thank the brides-to-be, family members and friends for your unrelenting enthusiasm during the day’s events.
For those of you who didn’t attend, we will post pictures to our Facebook page in the coming days, so you can see what all the excitement was about! Again, thank you so much for your support and we look forward to the next Brides On Tour!!! 
Sincerely,
Quinn & Ayesha
Top 9 reasons to attend Brides On Tour
From whisking you off to wedding venues on luxury coaches, to providing you SWAG bags rivaled only by the folks in Hollywood, Brides On Tour has always done things a little differently. We pride ourselves in providing you a one-0f-a-kind bridal show experience, so your special day can be extraordinary! As we approach the final days before the September 25 Brides On Tour event, we’d like to share with you our Top 9 Reasons to Attend Brides On Tour:
- Every bride dreams about their wedding, but most don’t have the experience to plan one. By attending Brides On Tour, you can meet a multitude of wedding professionals all in one place!
- With so many wedding professionals together in one place, you will have the opportunity to meet and talk with them in a very short amount of time. Get a feel for what each wedding vendor has to offer, see if your styles match, and whether your personalities “click”.
- You can find a wedding photographer, caterer, florist, limo service, entertainment and more at Brides On Tour. The list goes on and on. Sample their work (yes, we’re talking about food too!), take notes and determine what you like best.
- Expect to see the latest in wedding fashion without the expensive pricetag! We will have models walking around in dresses by some of our vendors so you can narrow you decision down on that perfect look.
- Destination weddings are very popular and you can talk to professionals who will help you plan one. Did we mentino that you’ll also have a chance to win a complimentary trip to Barbados by attending Brides On Tour!!?
- You can pick up marketing materials and brochures from each vendor, take them home and discuss with your fiancee or family. It’s all about making this experience convenient to you.
- Get actual prices from vendors that will help you set your budget!!
- Brides On Tour is a great opportunity for you to begin finessing your wedding. That is, you can make fashion, food, entertainment, gift, flower and invitation selections by seeing venues completely set up as if a wedding or reception were taking place.
- The most important reason – HAVE A GREAT TIME! You will be with other brides-to-be on the tour and you can discuss how your day will look with each other and possibly make new friends. See you this Sunday!!
Brides On Tour thanks its Gold Sponsor – MediaBrewer
Your special day has finally arrived and all the t’s have been crossed and all the i’s have been dotted. You’re walking down the aisle with complete confidence that your wedding is being captured on camera by one of the greatest videography companies around. Clearly, you must have secured MediaBrewer (a Brides On Tour Gold Sponsor) as your go to people to record the memories of your nuptials.
Your day is important to MediaBrewer, so take comfort in knowing that they will be your personal videographer and friend. Throughout this friendship, they will be able to craft a video that fits your personality. MediaBrewer adds a personal touch to any wedding and is wonderful to work with!
Brides On Tour salutes it caterers
One of the most important elements to your special day is the food you serve at your reception. It’s no longer just enough to serve food, however, and presentation must be considered. Making your bounty aesthetically pleasing and welcoming is difficult to do, but rest assured, Brides On Tour is here to help with this “major minor” detail! When you attend Brides On Tour this Sunday, you’ll be hobknobing with some of the best caterers around. Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll get from each one:
Exclamations Catering - Exclamations catering was created to help you put the word “special” back into your special event. With more than 15 years experience in the executing special events, Exclmations is there for its clients and their guests from start to finish. Their mission is to be a caterer that is focused on the “total” event, not just the food. They believe that great food should be a given. Their promise is to never compromise your “special” event. Your event is their top priority. They promise that their presentation sets them apart from the rest.
Pepper Moon Catering – For over 14 years, Pepper Moon Catering has created exceptional culinary experiences for the Triad. Offering full event planning and delectable catering for events ranging from business meetings, corporate events, weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, luncheons, holidays to parties. To them, it’s all about making your event perfect. Not only do they offer exquisite menus and elegant presentations, they can help with the entire event planning, right down to the smallest detail.
Rosa Mae’s Catering – Rosa Mae’s offers a variety of wedding packages to suit any bride’s needs. From exceptional food to excellent customer service, Rosa Mae’s has it all. They provide traditional wedding help and even cater to medieval themed events. Their cake gallery gives you an idea of how versatile they can be. With Rosa Mae’s you always know you’ll get the best!
Sweet Basil’s Catering - Simply put, they provide amazing cuisine and amazing service! Their food is simple yet sophisticated, but always scrumptious. They can can meet the demands of even the most discerning of palates and provide your special event with the panache you deserve. By listening to clients and developing a menu specific to your needs, you can always count on Sweet Basil’s to deliver dynamite food creations.
Brides On Tour thanks its Platinum sponsors
Yesterday, we gave a shout out to one of our Platinum sponsors – A Way To Go Travel - for its graciousness in providing our grand prize giveaway trip to Barbados. Today, we’d like to give a special thank you to our two other Platinum sponsors whose unyielding support is so appreciated:
Bella Upstyles has a team of stylists and make up artists who travel to your location on your special day. They can give you a chic or elegant, relaxed and romantic or big and glamorous! The decision is yours as they cater to your every need. They go by the matra: “Your appearance and satisfaction is our reputation.”
TriadWeddings is the Triad’s #1 wedding resource and planning guide. It is published bi-annually and is the most comprehensive resource and wedding planning guide for couples planning a North Carolina wedding specific to the Triad. Committed to informing and inspiring brides and grooms planning a wedding, this beautiful, upscale magazine is filled with quality resources to talented and reputable local businesses in the wedding industry. No other publication in the Triad provides as much in-depth content, editorial and wedding planning advice as TriadWeddings!
Brides On Tour to give away trip to Barbados
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- Did you know that Barbados is an island country with white sandy beaches in the Lesser Antilles?
- Did you know the average year round temperature is between 75 and 80 degrees?
- Did you know that our Platinum Sponsor, A Way To Go Travel, provided Brides On Tour a complimentary trip to Barbados to give away at its show on September 25?
One lucky participant will win a four day / three night stay at the Almond Resorts in Barbados! This includes all your meals, beverages, water sports, entertainment, golf, tennis, squash, fitness center, taxes, gratuities and service charges. You must be present to win, so don’t delay; purchase your tickets to the ultimate wedding planning experience! Trust us, you’ll be glad you did when you’ve got the sand between your toes, a nice breeze on the beach and a cocktail in hand…and we’re all stuck shoveling snow!
