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Snow Globe Glamour Wedding in Vail – Makeup

Happy first anniversary to Brooke and Tray! Just one year ago, we were in Vail, CO, doing makeup for the whole crew at their passionate winter-wonderland wedding. It was an incredible experience. Let’s start with a pic of this beautiful couple.

Bride and groom walking down the aisle, white lacy bridal gown and classic black tuxedo. — After the I-do’s in the Vail Chapel

Brooke and I have been working together in NYC for a number of years. We connected when she started making national television appearances for her big marketing job. I would arrive at her hotel room at 4:30AM (nothing like worrying about knocking on the wrong hotel room door at that hour) for her HD makeup and ponytail. She would do the tv appearance, and then she and mom enjoyed shopping and dining in NYC before returning to Kansas. I sent them to a sample sale once and they had a blast!

Bride and groom kissing in a winter wonderland - snowy background and trees — Wishes come true – they got their snow globe wedding!

Tray appeared on the scene, and the relationship was going well. I would get updates in person, at 4:30AM, and by text. They got engaged in Vail, and decided on that spot for the wedding – perfect!

Bride and groom walking outside bride crowded outside smiling — Snowflakes frame the perfect moment

Brooke asked me to do makeup for her and her whole party – I was flattered and thrilled to be part of what promised to be an epic wedding weekend and the start of a beautiful family.

Bridal party - bride and family, in black prep gowns and fuzzy slippers — Bride, mom, sister-in-law, cousin, best friends, and new daughters – a gorgeous family!

I did makeup for the bride and her mom on Thursday, and by Friday, mom’s boyfriend was stopping me in the hall of the Four Seasons. Apparently, I knocked it out of the park with my Kevyn Aucoin bright metallic eyeshadow palette! (Becky is already a babe, so I just tweaked what nature had made).

blonde bride in white prep gown, her mother next to her, both looking at each other smiling — Good looks run in the family

Let me tell you a little about this bride: she is a fierce fighter for love, family, health, and happiness for her family and all she encounters. Smart, ambitious, incredibly hard-working, insightful, and full of love – all mixed with Midwestern niceness. Plus, she did a HARD workout the morning of her wedding.

bridal portrait glamour shot! blonde with sparkly dangle earrings, gorgeous makeup and white straps of her gown — That’s a happy face!

Bridal portrait, blonde bride in white lacy gown with lace inset in bodice. Gram next to her with glasses, red lipstick and a fur stole. — Gram – my most important client of the weekend!

Bride looking to the right, blonde hair in glamorous updo, mouth open in big smile. Big bouquet behind her, orange and white blooms with green fronds and ferns. — Real excitement!

three-quarters portrait of bride in white lacy gown and veil. White and blush blooms of her bridal bouquet with little green drops popping out. — Moments before the ceremony

Bride and groom black and white shot. Couple gazing at each other and holding hands. — A real moment

And now, some pictures of the winter wonderland! Yes, we had a huge snowstorm during the ceremony! I really enjoyed the view out the window of the chapel, onto the stream. Perfect.