I hired Stephanie for hair and make-up for our Long Beach wedding in May 2012 and was really thrilled with the quality of our service. Stephanie was professional, responsive and ac...commodating through every step of the planning process, and particularly as I was planning my wedding while living abroad and could not meet any of my vendors in person beforehand, it was great to have a vendor who could make the planning all the easier for me. I was able to handle all of the paperwork and correspondence quickly over email and I sent in a few picture examples of what I wanted a few weeks before the wedding. On the day of the wedding Stephanie and her assistant arrived before their scheduled time to set up and brought some sample products for us as well. I had 4 members of my bridal party with me and each girl was given a lot of care and an overall look tailored to their individual preferences. I was the last to get my hair and make-up done and even though I had not had a trial session before the wedding, Stephanie created a hair and make-up look for me from some pictures I had printed. The end result was very delicate, comfortable and elegant and matched perfectly with the overall aesthetic of the wedding gown. I was really impressed with the end results and felt absolutely gorgeous, so while many bridal styles tend to err on the side of being overworked or gaudy, Stephanie gave me a very naturally beautiful, timeless and elegant look. I also liked that Stephanie uses traditional make-up, which was much lighter and more comfortable than airbrush make-up, and our looks lasted perfectly through a rather hot outdoor wedding and the reception without ever needing a touch up.
For someone who works in the bridal industry, Stephanie does not take advantage of the fact that her clients are usually stressed out, anxious and confused brides trying to match their own needs and budget constraints with an often obfuscated network of service packages and price-listings. Stephanie was always completely straightforward, clear and reasonable as a businesswoman. Overall Stephanie was a stellar hair and make-up artist and a very calming and organized presence on an otherwise hectic day. I would very highly recommend her to any brides for their big day!