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Fall brings a different type of vibe, especially when it comes to weddings. Let’s discuss the 3 must-have beauty products for fall brides. These are a little snippet of the favorites list of go-to’s from our team here at Black Tie And Blush. Did you know that autumn is the most popular season for tying […]

3 Must-Have Products For Fall Brides

Fall Bride looking radiant standing outside with her groom

Favorite Things

October 6, 2023

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Did you know that most professional hair and makeup artists absolutely recommend a bridal hair and makeup trial?  It’s true. One of the biggest mistakes brides make when it comes to their wedding day look is foregoing the trial run with their hair and makeup artists.  It is very important not to skip this step […]

Bridal hair and makeup trial run pricing

Bride to be with her trial hair and makeup done

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September 24, 2023

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Bridal Makeup: Do you know the difference between Natural vs. Neutral? As a mobile beauty team here at Black Tie and Blush, it’s common to have brides requesting a “natural” bridal makeup look and we are here for it! But what exactly does “natural” mean? As it turns out, people have a million different ideas. […]

Bridal Makeup: Natural Vs. Neutral

Various makeup looks ranging from natural to neutral

Makeup

September 17, 2023

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You’ve planned for your wedding day for your entire life… and now a global pandemic is forcing you to cancel.  There’s no way around it other than to say it SUCKS. But I’m here to support you and do my best to ensure you still have the best (postponed) day of your life — after […]

How to Handle the Coronavirus and Your Wedding

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April 11, 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

Engaged Couple

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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

Bride standing in a green meadow looking toward the ground holding bouquet

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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?

Bride with deep vintage waves, side part, red lipstick, bouquet and veil smiling at the camera

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August 9, 2019

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Living in Nashville is pretty cool. It’s definitely the “it” city right now and soooo many people are getting married here! Hey we are number 1 in the country for bachelorette parties and weekend getaways! (Sorry Vegas, we got you beat). However, given all that this city has to offer, it’s really no surprise. And […]

Music City Wedding Crashers?

Nashville venues

April 13, 2019

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