Bridal Style: Modern Vintage

Rachel was the epitome of the perfect bride. Sweet, beautiful, great sense of humor, and a style that can’t be beat. When I arrived for her trial, she didn’t really have pictures to show me what she wanted but after some conversation I was able to pick out the effect she was going for. A classic bridal style that hearkened heritage and substance but with a layer of sexy to bring out the modern girl she was. We ended up with what I would describe as the perfect marriage between modern and vintage. When you’re looking to create a retro effect, it can be too easy to come off looking costume-y. You may want to feel like a classic Hollywood movie, but care must be taken so that your look isn’t so exaggerated. Trying too hard should be left to theater folk, not brides. This hairstyle completely sums up a 1940’s glam icon, but instead of going for a matte red lip and distinct winged liner, we went with a smoked out cat-eye and a muted lip with a modern feel. The result was outstanding. Thanks for sharing these, Rachel!