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Planning your wedding means making a lot of choices. And for some of us (like me), having to make so many important decisions about one of the biggest days of your life, can be a bit overwhelming and stressful. So, after you’ve said yes… And start planning, you’ve got nothing but decisions to make! Like […]

Wedding Hair Trends for 2020

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March 3, 2020

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Ahhhhh! You’re engaged! So you probably know your partner pretty well right? Like, you’ve likely already talked about all those “ever after” topics such as where you will live, if you’ll start a family and ya know, life goals. But there is one mistake that newlyweds make which underlies all of these discussions that many […]

Engaged? Top Money Mistake Newlyweds Make

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November 6, 2019

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I met Kathryn at The Juice Bar. That makes so much sense now. I mean, knowing her now and her approach all that is good for the inside and the out, this healthy hangout was a no brainer when it came to the perfect place to chat. As a makeup artist and hairstylist, all her […]

“Beauti” Inside Out With Kathryn Andres

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September 28, 2019

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Which Bride Are You? These days, a “bride” can be anything. And that is the beauty of dreams come true. Truth: I love a good quiz that tells me about myself. I don’t really know why I put stock in what some online result generates after I jump through a few hoops answering questions, but […]

Which Bride Are You? Find Out Your Unique Bride Style

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August 11, 2019

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What is your unique bride style? Pinterest is a sea of inspiration but how do you truly identify  who  your bridal spirit animal is? Below, I have pulled together 8 types of brides based on my years in the wedding industry, my travels and experience in the luxury hair care world.  These bride styles seem […]

What is YOUR Bridal Spirit Animal?

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August 9, 2019

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  8 Questions for Mandy Davis, Makeup Artist. When I started Black Tie And Blush, my mission was (and still is) to have the most skilled, elite hair and makeup artists on the team. Quality is huge for me when it comes to the services we perform. I knew that I only wanted people that […]

Pro Makeup Artist Mandy Davis shares her tricks and the real truth about shimmer.

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July 27, 2019

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Whether you are getting married in Nashville  or somewhere else, I have a wedding planning timeline here that will  help you make sense of  what to do and when. Yes, it’s a big undertaking, but you’ve totally got this. Planning your wedding is all about having a plan and that is what I am here […]

Wedding Planning Timeline: Who To Hire And When

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July 13, 2019

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Braids are still having their moment. Actually, I am not sure if they’ve ever not been a thing. Since the dawn of time and, well…hair, people have been twisting and weaving it to reflect the current trends.  Wonder if cave-dwellers had trends? I imagine they at least thought to braid their hair to keep it […]

11 Braids For Every Occasion

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July 1, 2019

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You’ve probably heard it before. -‘Hair works better for styling when it’s dirty’. Is it really true? Let’s talk. Ok, so there will be varying opinions depending upon who you ask.  But listen, as experts who specialize in bridal and special occasion hair, we look at it this way: We are artists. The hair is […]

Clean or Dirty? How Should I Prepare For My Wedding Hair Style

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June 3, 2019

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  You’ve booked the venue, found the perfect dress and hired a great photographer. Things are starting to seem real and this fairy tale adventure is about to go into full swing. But hold on there Cinderella. Before your Fairy Godmother can just Bibbity Bobbity Boo you into princess status there are some things she […]

Key Questions To Ask Before Hiring Your Hair And Makeup Team.

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May 15, 2019

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