If you are considering hiring Ashley Lauren as your hair and make-up team for your wedding, you really must do it. I first heard of Ashley and her team when my girlfriends were getting engaged/married. Many of us went to her salon for our engagement photoshoot hair/make-up, bridal shower, etc and loved their work every single time. Odds are if you know a Westchester bride, you know this salon! They are professional, welcoming, kind, and extremely talented.
Every artist in the salon listens to you and what your vision is. They want to make sure that you are happy, and will take their time to ensure you're comfortable and confident. No matter which artist you go to, you know you are in good hands. You can go in wanting full glam, or something simple, and they will knock it out of the park every time. I have gotten my make-up done by Amanda and Marianna and I have absolutely loved their work every single time. My sisters have gotten theirs done by Ashley and were thrilled with her work. They are all extremely friendly and welcoming, and make you feel like you're childhood friends after talking with them for 5 minutes! I loved that no matter what, they always checked in with me and my girls asking us if we liked our make-up. They always reassured us asking, "Are you sure? I really don't mind, we can change it!". If you want a salon that cares about YOU and actually views you as a valued customer, look no further. Alex did my hair for my wedding and I absolutely loved it. She made me feel comfortable and heard when I had my trial, and was extremely patient with me when I wanted to try out a few different placements for my hair pieces.
Aside from their talent and skill as artists, it's important to note what kind, genuine people they are. They walked into my parents home at 6:45 AM on my wedding morning with the biggest smiles on their faces. They made me feel like the center of the universe and were hyping me and my girls up all morning. I didn't feel like I had just a group hair and make-up artists with me, I felt like I had 6 of my closest friends there as a team. That is the type of energy every bride needs on her wedding day.
Ashley took the time over my 2 year engagement to get to know me and talk about my wedding day. She never made me feel like a burden or that I was a bother. She answered every phone call and email with excitement and a smile on her face, and that really means a lot in them midst of wedding planning. Having vendors who support you and genuinely care about you is rare, but every single member of Ashley's team is exactly that, genuine.
Thank you Ashley, Amanda, Marianna, Alex, and ALL of the girls who have helped along my wedding experience. From my engagement shoot, to my shower, my trials, and my wedding day, I am so grateful that I worked with your salon. You are truly the best there is!
Best,
Dava