I am so thankful I found Nancy to do my makeup for my engagement session, bridal shower/photos with my family, and our wedding. I followed several makeup artists on Instagram over the years, and while I thought their work was great, I knew for ...myself I had a certain look I wanted to achieve since I am someone who rarely wears makeup. I used the #sandiegoweddingmakeup hashtag, and came across Nancy's Instagram. I searched through the many photos, and I loved what I saw. I noticed that her work was multi-dimensional, and she had the talent to achieve a variety of looks.
If I remember correctly, I booked her fairly last minute for our engagement session. The booking process was easy with her, and I really enjoyed the time getting to know her. It is so important to vibe with your wedding vendors because you spend the most important day with them. She listened to me as I explained the variety of things I did and did not like, showed her photos, and she checked in with me throughout the entire process to see if what we were doing was too much, too little, etc. We went for a brown smokey eye matte look for my engagement photos, and I loved it. It looked gorgeous in the photos, and I was so appreciative.
Fast forward to my bridal shower, I wanted to get my makeup done for the bridal shower, and because I was doing photos with my (then) fiance, and pup. I wanted something different than last time, and wanted to do a little more sparkle for eyeshadow. She remembered what I did and did not like from our last session, and we accomplished a different look, and I loved it. I knew that was going to be the look for our wedding. I received so many compliments from family and friends at my bridal shower that my makeup made me still look like me, which is so important.
On our wedding day, Nancy was simply wonderful. I enjoyed her presence, and having her there was like having an old friend there for your big day. She did a wonderful job on all of my bridesmaids, and family members. She and her assistant listened to what everyone wanted, and everyone looked amazing. She re-created the look from our last session together, and I absolutely loved my wedding day makeup. It was the most beautiful I have ever felt.
If you want someone who is professional, courteous, kind, talented, listens, and has a personality that makes you feel like you are with one of your friends, then Nancy is your girl.
Thank you Nancy for everything. I am truly so appreciative of you, and your talent!