We are so fortunate to be a part of an amazing community of wedding vendors in Asheville, NC and this has really shown during the last 10 months since the COVID pandemic started. The wedding industry has been hit hard in the last year; its also brought on a lot of stress for couples who aren’t really sure how to start planning or what the next best steps are. There are so many things we have had to do and implement to make sure we can keep shooting weddings while staying healthy.
Since we know that we work with some of the best in the biz, we asked them to share their thoughts about what they have done to pivot during the pandemic. They have some great advice for couples trying to plan their wedding, and told stories of the benefits they have seen during this crazy time too. Here’s what a few of them had to say:
AnaRie (Asheville Wedding Make-up Artist)
It has been an amazing experience to see how gracious our brides and clients have been. Many people have had to change plans, slow down, and have faith that so much would work out. With every difficult decision, so many of our brides are remembering that a wedding day is about a sacred commitment to their partner and it's been so beautiful to be a part of that. My team and I absolutely love what we do and it's been such a gift to continue to connect with our brides and their loved ones as we provide hair and makeup services to them. Our clients are realizing how much we add to a wedding day and are so excited to have us there. It's been great!
Thankfully, sanitation and very high hygiene standards have been a part of AnaRie since the very beginning. We understand that the healthy and safety of our clients, the artists and stylists, as well as everyone around us, is the most important. We have processes that involve mask wearing from arrival to departure, using disposables, sanitizing products, hand washing between clients, disinfecting our work spaces and more. We want to make sure we show up in the best way possible for our brides and their loved ones!
2021 has been all about the romance and brides wanting to look like an enhanced version of themselves. We love that kind of beauty! It is absolutely our specialty along with providing personal, luxurious experiences. We want to make sure each person sees themselves and their vision in the mirror before walking down the aisle. We are also seeing that brides want to make sure their looks are timeless, classic, and captured in a way they'll enjoy it for many years to come. Individual lash applications have become more popular. They're lighter, more feathery looking, and feel better than a heavier strip lash. For hair, we're seeing our brides want to make sure they're comfortable and everything will look flawless all day and night. We're seeing more gorgeous hair pieces with crystals and pearls. We love that touch of glam it can add!
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