When this beauty – who happens to be a Captain in the Medical Service Corps of the US Army – reached out to us for hair and makeup for her wedding at The Starting Gate at GreatHorse in Hampden, MA, we were excited! The Starting Gate is a favorite of ours, and the views from the venue are STUNNING. Beautiful women, beautiful venue, beautiful views? Yes please!
Mia wanted to keep her makeup look fairly natural, focusing on clean beauty with a pop of color on her lips. Her hair was pulled back in a classic chignon bun, with some curled pieces to frame her pretty face. It was a fairly large party – 11 people for both hair and makeup. As usual, superwoman Renee did the hair for all the women, while Christy and Betsy split the party for makeup services.
Here are some photos from Mia’s beautiful wedding day. Church services were held at St. Patrick Parish in Monson, MA prior to the reception at GreatHorse.
Could this bridal party look any more picture perfect? The bridal suite at The Starting Gate is a great spot to get ready. We love doing wedding hair and makeup at GreatHorse!
A beautifully natural setting calls for beautifully natural wedding makeup. With the recent makeup trends having gone from full-on instaglam (no thanks!) to the softer but still far-from-natural “soft glam”, someone asking for a super soft, barely there makeup application is a breath of fresh air! Meet Rose. This sweet bride wanted to meet with us prior to booking to be certain that our makeup style would be a good fit for her, and we were excited to show her what we could do! After that first meeting we received this email: “I LOVE my look (literally can’t stop staring in the mirror) and so do my fiancé and my friends!” Music to our ears!
On her wedding day, we met Rose and her bridal party at The Constance in Lenox to begin their bridal beauty preparations. We love a good beauty shot, courtesy of Michelle Lange Photography, focusing on Rose’s natural wedding makeup!
Once preparations were complete, the bridal party headed to the wedding venue, Jacob’s Pillow in Becket, MA. The Berkshires is such a beautiful region for a wedding! Rose let us know in advance that her florals were going to be in varying shades of orange, rust and red (the perfect color combo for a New England autumn wedding!), so we chose soft shades of peach for her makeup to complement.
Rose’s mom was super nervous that we were going to put too much makeup on her. Our artist Karrie did the lightest application and even talked her into doing some individual lashes! She looked and felt beautiful! We absolutely adore working with the moms. It’s so rewarding to make them feel like their best selves and to put them at ease.
What a gorgeous day at a gorgeous venue for a very gorgeous bride! Congratulations Rose and Andrew!
17th Annual Best of Weddings Awards Honor the Top Wedding Professionals Across America
STURBRIDGE, MA—Christy & Co. of Sturbridge, MA is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a 2023 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings, an accolade representing the highest- and most-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples on The Knot, a leading wedding vendor marketplace and planning authority. This is the 11th year Christy & Co. has been named a winner of The Knot Best of Weddings awards.
To determine the winners, The Knot analyzed millions of its user reviews across various vendor categories—planners, venues, musicians, florists, photographers, makeup artists, caterers and more—to find the highest-rated vendors of the year. These winners represent the best of the best wedding professionals that engaged couples should consider booking for their own unique weddings.
“We are both honored and humbled to have received this award for an 11th year. We pride ourselves on providing top notch beauty services to our wedding clients, and this award is acknowledgement that we must be doing something right! We want our brides to not only LOOK but also FEEL beautiful on their wedding day, both inside and out,” said Christy Lavallee, owner of Christy & Co.
Christy & Co. has been providing bridal beauty services for weddings throughout southern New England since 2010. They specialize in flawless airbrush makeup and stunning bridal hair designs. The business is located in the beautiful and historic town of Sturbridge, MA.
Something we hear quite a bit from our clients is how hard it is to find inspiration photos of formal short hair styles for weddings. Social media tends to focus on updos, and even when searching for the term formal short hair style, it often shows images of people with shoulder length hair. So when Tanda came to us for her wedding preview with a trendy short haircut, we were excited to put our styling skills to work.
Renee chose to curl Tanda’s hair to give it a bit of volume paired with sideswept bangs, while pulling it back on the other side with a beautiful hairpiece. It was the perfect formal touch! Christy focused on giving Tanda dewy skin with touches of peach and blush pink to enhance her bridal glow.
Here are some images from Tanda’s wedding at The Barn at Wight Farm in Sturbridge, photographed by Unity Mike. Look at that gorgeous formal short hair style!
As a team of professional hair and makeup artists, it is always our goal to help our brides look their best on their special day. Caitlin, one of our recent brides, was no exception. She came to us with a vision of Hollywood waves and soft glam makeup, and we were thrilled to bring her dream to life.
On the day of her wedding at the Barn at Wight Farm in Sturbridge, our stylist Renee got straight to work, carefully styling and molding her beautiful strawberry blonde hair into perfectly formed waves. Caitlin’s stunning hair was a wonderful complement to her gorgeous gown.
When it comes to makeup, we believe that less is often more. Our goal is to enhance a bride’s natural beauty rather than mask it. For Caitlin, Christy went for a soft glam look that highlighted her features without going overboard. A subtle shimmery eye paired with a rosy lip was the perfect pairing to her glamorous waves.
Caitlin was thrilled with the final result! She looked absolutely stunning and radiated confidence as she walked down the aisle to meet her groom.
Here are some photos of Caitlin’s glam bridal look, taken by the always fabulous Joe Dolen Photography
Are you dreaming of Hollywood waves and soft glam makeup for your wedding? Contact us here.
The wedding day is one of the most significant and memorable days in any couple’s life. With all the intricate details that go into planning the perfect wedding, and the timeless photos that capture it, it’s essential to pay special attention to your hair and makeup. If you’re a future bride or groom in the Sturbridge, MA area, Christy & Co. can help make your wedding day dreams a reality. As we specialize in wedding hair and makeup, read on to learn more about how we can help you look and feel picture-perfect for your special day.
Expert Styling and Exceptional Skill
When it comes to wedding hair and makeup, it’s essential to choose an experienced stylist with exceptional skill. At Christy & Co., our team of experts has years of experience and knowledge under their belt when it comes to creating the perfect looks for your wedding day. From intricate braids to glamorous Hollywood waves, our stylists will work with you to design the perfect style that complements your gown, theme, and personality. We stay up-to-date with current trends and styles while still maintaining traditional and timeless looks.
Custom Bridal Consultations
Prior to your wedding day, we’ll get to know you better and set up a custom bridal consultation. During our consultation, we’ll discuss your preferences and understand your style, personal taste, needs, and vision to create a custom, personalized look. We’ll evaluate your facial structure and features to decide on the perfect makeup palette that highlights your natural beauty and enhances your features. Our bridal consultations are a fantastic way to understand the process and feel confident and delighted with the final result going into your wedding day.
Effortless and Stress-Free Experience
Planning a wedding is stressful enough, with tons of decisions to make, guests to accommodate, and timelines to follow. At Christy & Co., we understand how crucial it is to make your wedding hair and makeup experience as stress-free as possible. We arrive at your getting-ready location and deliver efficient services, ensuring your hair and makeup look perfect and stunning in the photographs and in person. While you relax and get pampered, we’ll ensure that you’re ready in time for your special day.
A One-Stop-Shop for Both Bridal Hair and Makeup
At Christy & Co., we provide both bridal hair and makeup. Our team of experts works in tandem, collaborating with each other to ensure a cohesive look with an efficient timeline. With our extensive experience and vast knowledge, we can guarantee that your look will be seamless and flawless.
Conclusion
Your wedding day hair and makeup should be a perfect representation of you, your style, and your theme. At Christy & Co., we take pride in creating personalized and individual looks that reflect our client’s personality. From start to finish, our expert team ensures seamless hair and makeup with an effortless and stress-free experience. If you’re getting married in the Sturbridge, MA area, reach out and let us help you create the perfect wedding day look.
It’s like Christmas to a fellow wedding vendor when a photographer sends them the link to all the photos from a wedding they worked together and tells them to choose the ones they love. And sometimes it’s an almost impossible task when you love the photographer, love the subjects, and love all.the.damn.photos! And so it was with these gorgeous images from Laura’s wedding earlier this season at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, MA. Abby Lorenz Photography captured everything so beautifully, it was virtually impossible to choose a select few to share here on the blog! So be prepared for a lot of them. <3
We started our bridal hair and makeup preparations at the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester. Laura’s bridal look was all about classic romance. Her makeup was a palette of nudes that included a slightly smoky eye, flirty lashes, and a peachy lip and cheek. Her long hair was worn down in a romantic wave with one side pinned back, secured with a bejeweled fascinator. She looked stunning!
Here are some (several!) of our favorite images from this dreamy early summer wedding.
Anytime someone asks me what type of look I recommend for hair and makeup for their wedding, I always give the same response: stay away from the trends, and choose something that will always be considered beautiful. Don’t date your photos. Go for something classic. Be TIMELESS.
Our bride Sandra, who was married last summer at Harrington Farm in Princeton, MA, chose exactly that. Romantic, pretty makeup, and a classic low updo of curls, pinned away yet softly framing her face. This look will NEVER go out of style.
Sandra and her bridal party opted to get ready at a local hotel, the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Leominster, prior to heading to the venue to get dressed, so we packed up our hair and makeup kits and traveled there to provide our bridal beauty services. Christy did the bride’s makeup in a palette of soft pinks, while Chelsea created her phenomenal wedding hairstyle. Here are some beautiful photos from Sandra’s wedding day, by Meredith Jane Photography.
Could you picture a more perfect place for an historical preservation curator to have her wedding, than the Old Sturbridge Village living history museum? It was a perfect fit for our bride Lauren, who is a curator for Preservation Long Island. For anyone who has never had the opportunity to visit this popular attraction, it’s a fully operational New England village from the 1830s, complete with 40 historic buildings, a covered bridge, horse-drawn carriages, heritage breed farm animals, and authentically costumed staff. It’s truly a step back in time, and they host weddings on this incredible property!
We started off the day by doing hair and makeup for Lauren and her bridal party at the Oliver Wight House – a federal style mansion built in 1789 – at the Old Sturbridge Inn & Reeder Family Lodges. Right from the start Lauren knew she wanted to include elements of history in the bridal beauty for her wedding day. She requested a hair crown, and makeup in earthy tones that complemented the beauty of her cream-colored antique lace gown.
Here are some photos from Lauren’s historic-inspired wedding day, by the always phenomenal Ramblefree Photo Co.
It’s officially Spring here now, although it still feels so much like Winter! New England is always a bit slow to bring on the warmer temperatures, but they are just around the corner, along with bridal season! To brighten up the chill, I wanted to share some of the photos – and a video! – from our beautiful bride Marisa’s wedding at Tower Hill Botanic Garden. Love & Perry Photography and Films did a phenomenal job capturing the beauty of this day (as always!).
For makeup, I gave Marisa a “natural bridal glam” look – nothing too overdone since it was a garden wedding, but an extra bit of wow factor on her eyes to accompany her darker features. For her hair, our stylist Chelsea created a beautiful side-swept chignon. Marisa pulled the look off beautifully!
