Getting married in Stowe, I felt my options were a bit limited in terms of choosing a reputable salon... I did a little bit of research and found Salon Salon, which I trusted (as it is an Aveda salon).
Scheduling appointments for myself a...nd my bridesmaids was easy. I planned everything through email via a designated coordinator at the salon, with the exception of having to call and leave a credit card number to hold our spot.
I did a makeup and hair trial. In hindsight, I am not sure that I needed to do either ... maybe the hair trial, but definitely not the makeup! We didn't take any notes on the makeup that I had done, and then, thankfully, I did take pictures of my hair (which was good because the hair stylist couldn't find the ones that she took on her tablet..) Either way, my wedding hair was similar to my trial, but definitely not the same! I'm not sure it was really necessary ...
Anyhow, the day before the wedding, I had my nails done prior to my rehearsal dinner. The manicurist was running late (she is also a hair stylist and makeup artist)... It is a very small salon and only allows two people at a time to get their nails done. The quality of mani/pedi was OK, not great. Unfortunately overpriced.
The day of the wedding, the salon was running late again...however, the stylists got everyone in that they needed to, but I obviously would have preferred if they had been running ahead of schedule. They did have another bridal party right before us.
In general, the salon is very quaint, has great products, and talented (and fun) stylists. I am just not sure that Salon Salon is running as smoothly as it has the potential to. I also feel that the cost of things is pretty inflated, but I think that just has to do with the area.
Overall, my bridal party and I had a great time (despite running late, etc.) and we ALL received compliments on how great we looked...which, in the end, as long as you make it to your wedding on time, is all that really matters :)