Vendor Team:

Photos: Here Today Photography
Planning: Your Perfect Bridesmaid
Hair and Makeup: Lisa Boehm Beauty
Venue: Leftbank Annex
Florals: Scarlet Blooms

From our very first inquiry call, I knew Lindsey was going to be a fun bride to work with. We instantly connected over shared travel stories and our parallel experiences of being stranded abroad when the pandemic hit—both of us scrambling to find our way back to the States. We both found our way back, and she found her way to Adam.

Embracing Natural Beauty: Keep Your Naturally Curly Hair for Your Wedding

As a Portland wedding hair and makeup artist specializing in natural looks, I was thrilled when Lindsey expressed her desire to highlight rather than hide her gorgeous natural curls. For brides with textured hair, the right approach makes all the difference. She was totally open to any type of style or shape so long as the curls remained. So, we focused on refining and defining her natural curl pattern, creating a style that was both elegant and authentically her.

Fresh-Faced Bridal Makeup That Showcases Individuality

Lindsey wanted her freckles to shine through on her wedding day—a request I hear often from Portland brides seeking natural makeup looks. Though not typically a makeup wearer, she trusted my expertise while providing thoughtful input for small tweaks. This collaborative approach resulted in a natural-ish makeup application that enhanced her features without masking her unique beauty. For wedding photography, this balance is crucial; the makeup photographs beautifully while still ensuring the bride looks like herself.

A Dance Party to Remember at Leftbank Annex

The Leftbank Annex provided the perfect urban backdrop for Lindsey and Adam's wedding vision: a high-energy celebration with a massive dance party. Their reception featured The High Steppers, a funk/disco/soul band brought down from Seattle that kept the dance floor packed all night. Working with their planner from Your Perfect Bridesmaid and photographer from Here Today Photography, every detail came together beautifully.

Portland Bridal Beauty: Personalized Approaches for Unique Brides

What makes Portland weddings so special is that each bride brings her own distinct style and personality. Lindsay and Adam had tons of amazing personal touches that ranged from their favorite books as party favors to bottles of Pepto Bismol on the tables (as everyone on the internet knows, all hot girls have tummy problems). Whether you're planning a dance party extravaganza like Lindsay and Adam or a more intimate gathering, finding a wedding hair and makeup artist who listens and adapts to your individual needs is essential. For natural-looking makeup that showcases your features (yes, including those beautiful freckles!) and hair styling that enhances rather than transforms, I'd love to help bring your wedding day vision to life.

Contact me today to discuss your Portland wedding plans and how we can create a bridal look that feels authentically, wonderfully you—from the first look to the last dance!