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You've got the ring, now you need the plan! Where do you go from here? First things first: let's focus on you! It is my job to make sure that you look, feel and photograph perfect on your big day! (Read testimonials here) So let's get started...

1. USE PROPER SKIN CARE
Give nature a helping hand by starting a basic skin care program at least 1-2 months prior to your wedding. Daily care, a morning and evening regimen of cleansing, freshening and moisturizing, primes your face for the sheer makeup look every blushing bride should have!
2. USE WATERPROOF MASCARA
Undoubtedly, this is one of the happiest moments of your life, and you may shed a few tears of joy. The last thing you want is streaks of black on your face during pictures.
3. USE LIPLINER AND LIPSTICK
Create the ultimate in kissable lips. Select a lipstick rich in moisturizers and emollients. Line first, use brush to apply color, and re-apply for staying power. Add a touch of gloss for shine. Avoid frosted lipstick.
4. USE TRANSLUCENT FACE POWDER
Sets makeup and provides a matte finish. Helps control oil break- through and shine. Always select powder in the shade closest to your natural skin tone. Pressed powder is portable, so use it throughout the day to pat away shine (especially just before you pose for pictures!). Shake applicator after each use to prevent powder glaze and oil buildup.
5. WEAR THE CORRECT FOUNDATION SHADE
Gives skin a smooth, even-toned finish and guards against environmental elements. Apply with fingertips or sponge using sweeping strokes, blending well, especially along the jawline and hairline. Do not select a foundation shade to match the back of your hand. Select one which closely blends along the jawline.
6. USE COLOR HARMONY
Color adds the sparkle to your bridal look. To harmonize, simply choose makeup and wardrobe attire with a single undertone, either vibrantly cool, or radiantly warm. Make sure you harmonize lip, cheek and nail colors.
7. USE CORRECT BLUSHER APPLICATION
Blusher should provide a soft glow, never streaked or blotchy. For sheer and even application, use a blusher brush, and begin applying at the base of the hairline near the ear, blending forward using feathery strokes. Lightly dust face powder over blusher to tone.
8. WEAR A FRAGRANCE
A woman's fragrance is her most intimate trademark, the invisible part of herself that makes a lasting impression on other people's senses. The scent you select is your own personal signature. Never overdo your aroma. Make sure your fragrance doesn't arrive before you do! Use fragrance-layering techniques and apply body creams, dusting powder and colognes. The scent you select will either be silent and suggestive, feverish and magical, or romantic and sensual.
9. WEAR MAKEUP
Use the tricks of the beauty trade to accentuate, enhance and define your best features. Glamour can be applied to compliment any face shape and complexion, regardless of facial contours or bone structure. Minor imperfections and blemishes may be neatly corrected by using a concealer. The catchword is experiment prior to your wedding date, so you know exactly how beautiful you will look.
10. USE A PROFESSIONAL
Beautiful skin care and glamour isn't just something you buy - it's something you learn. I don't just sell skin care, I teach you through personal instruction. Learning the right beauty regimen customized for your skin type and proper glamour application will guarantee you'll look your loveliest on your wedding day.

As a trained Beauty Consultant, I offer quality personal care products, including skin care and glamour items. The color enhancement products include a complete line of color-coordinated items for eyes, lips and cheeks, reinforced by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Read what satisfied clients have said:
Marybeth Henry was able to develop a look for me that was both beautiful and simple. In fact, she provided me with the tools, techniques, and confidence I needed to apply the look myself on the wedding day. Marybeth has supported my beauty routine for 5+ years and continues to demonstrate the power of women-owned, family-first business.
-- Staci K. (Leesburg, VA)

"Marybeth did a tremendous job in finding the perfect looks and colors for my sister and mom for my sister's wedding day. AND she showed up right on time at 'O-dawn-thirty' the morning of the wedding to apply their makeup. Keeping wedding jitters away from the eyeliner pencils(!) and in the hands of a skilled professional made the morning much easier and gave them both some time to relax. Marybeth did a great job and made them both look and feel confident and beautiful."
-- Mary Jeanne C. (Fairfax, VA)

"Marybeth did my daughter's makeup for her wedding. She looked like a bride should -- glowing and beautiful. Thanks, Marybeth, for making that day special for my daughter."
-- Terri P. (Ashburn, VA)

"Marybeth does not just know how to make a bride beautiful, she is also a good listener when it comes to personal preferences. She is reliable, professional, and will make every effort to ensure you are satisfied and not pressured into looking a certain way. She is generous with her services and comes prepared for everything."
-- Angela H. (Fairfax, VA)

"Marybeth did a fabulous job making me sparkle on my wedding day. My wedding pictures captured how great I looked thanks to her professional makeup artistry."
-- Kim V. (Grand Rapids, MI)

"Marybeth was great. very patient, willing to be flexible with my motley set of bridesmaids who each had their own look, and she was extremely helpful in a number of ways outside of just doing our makeup. "
-- Summer B. (Reston, VA)

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