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Blush Magazine Feature: Madison + Shay – Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Wedding

We are so thrilled that Madison and Shay’s wedding has been featured in the latest Blush Magazine issue. You can purchase the magazine at stores across Canada as well as view the feature online! They also had an amazing wedding video created by DC Brandon Films if you want to check it out here. Hair/Makeup: Stefanie Carlson. Bridesmaid hair: Caitlyn Steinbrenner. Credits: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Eternal Reflections Photography, A Chair to Remember Inc., Cake Couture – Edible Art, DC Brandon Films, Pure Bridal,Pronovias, Moores Clothing Thanks again Madison and Shay for having us as part of your big day!

Our 2015 in Review

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2015 was such an amazing year! We are so blessed looking back at all of our clients, and friends. So many memories shared, and experiences. Here are some of our weddings from the year, it really was an extraordinary wedding season ❤️ Kelly Redinger Photography Nicole Ashley PhotographyGabe McClintock PhotographyEarl Grey Images Nicole Ashley PhotographyAmy Oligny photography Eternal Reflections Photography Nicole Ashley Photography Styled shoot with Aeris Photography Sharon Litchfield Photography July was a busy month with us heading to Iceland for Schimine and Stephen’s wedding. Check out our posts here and all the photos on Nicole Ashley’s site as well as our feature on June Bug weddings. The same week we got back from Iceland our best friend Kristina of Inspired by Lynne married her love Ryan and we had the amazing privilege and honor of being bridesmaids. We also did hair and makeup for her and the bridal party along side of Sarah from Cazoo Artistry. Kelly Redinger Photography We love love and we really loved being part of so many boudoir, couples boudoir and engagement sessions this year Nicole Ashley Photography Tricia Victoria Photography Jessica Leanne PhotographyTulle and Tweed Photography Nicole Ashley Photography Tricia Victoria Photography Nicole Ashley Photography In 2015 we got involved more in the “Local Edmonton Scene” with attending events for 204 park and Poppy Barley and several with Kit and Ace. One of the highlights was winning time slot to use in Project Loft which we used to celebrate Kristina’s 30th birthday and later collaborated with some amazing girls to shoot some winter content. Another highlight was attending the opening of the new faBLOOMosity space in Edmonton. We also taught a few classes in our busy year and we loved sharing our knowledge with our amazing students. This years Halloween was eventful with working the Haunting at River Lane Ranch at Carmel Baird’s house and also doing our clients makeup as well. Here are some of our favorite looks of the year. Carmel Joy Baird is a greatly loved psychic medium in our amazing city, and someone who I am lucky enough to call a friend! Laughing Dog Photography Charleen Raschke is Stefanie’s mom!! So so proud of her, for writing her very first book, ‘A Season of Ashes’. Should be released early 2016, and can be found on Amazon! Way to go mom! Nicole Ashley Photography Janna and I had the pleasure of working with some of…

Blush Magazine Feature: Kelsa + Shane’s Modern Ukrainian Wedding

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We were thrilled find out that we got a Blush Magazine feature for Kelsa and Shane’s winter wedding along with so many amazing vendors in Edmonton. You can find the feature in their Fall Winter 2015 issue in Chapters as well as online. Moments in Digital Photography, Atmosphere Productions Inc.,FaBLOOMosity, Latitude 53, Behind the Blush: Professional Makeup Artists/Hair Stylists, Novelle Bridal Shop, Watters, Elegant Touches Inc,Special Event Rentals and more.

Iceland Elopement

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When we heard that a couple was thinking about hiring us for their Iceland elopement this past July all we could do was hope that they would end up booking us and they did! In the 3rd week of July we traveled with Schimine and Stephen along with Nicole Ashley her husband Jon and Stef’s husband Drew. Nicole was shooting the wedding along with Jon and Drew came along to drive and play guitar on their wedding day. We wanted to show some behind the scene photo’s that Nicole shot since their full magical wedding post is up on her site now. Having a couple like Schimine and Stephen was a dream for us. They let us help them choose what looks to have for their wedding day and their second day of shooting after their wedding. We were on site with them all day to touch them up and make sure they looked absolutely perfect. I even officiated the wedding ceremony and Stef shot the whole wedding on a GoPro. For Schimine’s wedding day look we went with a very Vicoria Secret look with bronzed eyes and a peachy lip with bombshell curls. One the day that we shot their second look we went with a smokey neutral eye and a vampy lip matte lip color from MAC called Sin. Stephen had longer hair so Stef was able to style it in a way that looked truly magnificent blowing in the wind. We can’t thank Schimine and Stephen enough for trusting us all with their wedding day and we know that it was a trip that none of us will forget.

Our 2014 in Review

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Since we do so many different things for our work and site we decided to split up our weddings of 2014 and 2014 year in review into two separate posts. Click here to check out all of the lovely brides we had the pleasure of working with in 2014! This past year has definitely been the year of adventures, travel and frequent collaborations with the talented Nicole Ashley, Kristina of Inspired by Lynne and Hunt Amor, and best of all – the new additions to our crew with Selah arriving in July. Scroll down to see what kind of adventures we were up to each month.In January Janna traveled to Cuba to second shoot a wedding with Nicole Ashley as well as style the bride Jazmin’s hair. The full post on her adventure can be viewed here. We then traveled to LA to attend the IMATS conference, aka makeup heaven, there and of course did a post on everything we spent all our $$ on. Janna then traveled to Vancouver with friends to watch Volcano Choir perform and Stefanie stayed back in Edmonton to attend the Swept Bridal show with Kristina and Nicole which Kristina wrote about on her site. In February Stefanie did hair and makeup for a styled shoot that is also featured on our 2014 brides. February seemed to be a month of photo shoots ranging from styled boudoir with our model Brittany, boudoir marathons as well as some maternity and engagement shoots. In every shoot this year with Nicole Ashley we got to use the stunning locally made jewelry by Hunt Amor. March was full of meetings about an upcoming collaboration shoot that then got featured on the Wedluxe blog. All the hard work really paid off and it was amazing working with some of the best in the business. I wanted to take a moment to also acknowledge the beautiful mother/daughter shoot we had the opportunity being a part of with Nicole Ashley-these three beautiful souls Ronna Kayla and Brittany are the types of clients that imact your life and I am so glad to have met them! March also brought an opportunity to attend every woman festival at Lexus south point with our friends Amor (from Hunt Amor) and Nicole Ashley. It was at this event we did our first donation for their silent auction. Teaming up with Nicole Ashley for hair and makeup in a boudoir marathon- and the…

fab you bliss feature – autumn ethereal wedding

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When Jenna from Cocktails and Details asked me to do makeup for an Autumn styled wedding shoot I jumped at the chance. I created this look using a warm makeup palette and the lipstick that I used for this look was Sin by MAC. Here are some of the photos from the shoot. Head over the the Fab You Bliss site to see the full feature. Photographer: Triangle H Photography // Styling & Design: Cocktails & Details // Makeup Artist: Behind the Blush // Hair: Kathleen Ritchie // Invitation Designer: Glossie // Equipment Rentals: Special Events Rentals // Details: Vintage Decor Rentals // Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Derks Formals // Bakery: The Art of Cake (AB) // Floral Designer: Tickled Floral // Venue: Whitemud Park // Dress & Jewelry Store: Delica Bridal // Models: Corey Solomon // Submitted via Two Bright Lights

Alee – only the strong survive

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This summer I got to work again with Alee to create the look for her newest single “Only the Strong Survive” that can now be found on iTunes and of course Rdio. I was listening to music using Rdio and I saw Alee’s new single pop up in my collection. I’m not going to lie it is still pretty cool to see our work displayed in places everyone can see. Check out some of the behind the scenes photos below that I took while the shoot was happening. Can’t wait to see where this girl goes next!! Hair/Makeup: Janna Huget Photography: Nicole Ashley

Halloween Roundup #1

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This past weekend we had an amazing time doing some fun makeup for people going to the Halloween Hangar party on Friday night. With 2 sugar skulls, 2 geishas, a creepy doll and Edward Scissor hands created by Stef and I, we can’t wait to see what actual Halloween holds. We are taking bookings for Halloween makeup so contact us here and we can’t wait to work our magic! Geisha makeup: Stefanie Carlson Edward Scissorhands Makeup: Janna Huget & Stefanie Carlson Both Sugar Skulls Makeup: Janna Huget Baby Doll Makeup: Janna Huget

San Francisco elopement

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On October 5th I had the privilege of attending a dear friends very secluded San Francisco elopement. With only 5 people including bride and groom, Nicole and Jon tied the knot in Sutro Forest, right in the heart of the city. I have never been a part of something so honest and beautiful as this ceremony. Thank you Jon and Nicole for giving me the privilege of attending your wedding- it was an honor! Here are some shots from the connection session, and finally the ceremony. The full blog post of the connection session is now up on Gabe’s site! Do yourself a favour, and check it out! It will take your breath away! <3 Photography: Gabe McClintock Hair and Makeup: Stefanie Carlson

alee cd cover photo shoot

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Since Big Valley Jamboree is happening this weekend and the lovely Alee is playing the country festival we thought it only fitting to do a #throwbackthursday to the photo shoot for her CD cover with Nicole Ashley. These images are some of my favourites as it had a beautiful floral crown that I crafted and then went into a more sultry edgy look.I gotta tell you it is pretty cool seeing your name on the CD sleeve. Of course it wouldn’t be a shoot with Stef and I if there weren’t some shenanigans (last photo). We loved working with Alee and she is an amazing artist and her crazy long hair and legs don’t hurt either! If you want to see more images Nicole has a blog post showcasing Alee here. *Hair and Makeup: Janna Huget and assisted by Stefanie Carlson *Wardrobe created and styled by Janna Huget *Photography: Nicole Ashley