Note from an Overseas Bride
Through these years working as a Bridal Makeup Artist and Hairstylist, I have met a good number of Brides from out of town – Amercia, Europe, Asia etc. Some of them grew up in Canada and still have families here. Some chose Vancouver as location for their Destination Wedding because of the city’s impressive scenery, and availability of outstanding food and beverage establishments and Wedding professionals.
Y is a Chinese Bride from Hong Kong who – typical of overseas clients – had to book my service without having met me in person. We had been corresponding via emails since last year, but wouldn’t meet up until our Trial Session four days before her Wedding in April this year.
Unfortunately, the night before the Trial, Y informed me that she had been suffering from Hay Fever since arriving in the country. Y grew up in Canada and was no stranger to this allergy. However, it was indeed stressful to have to battle it right before her Wedding. The hay fever caused puffiness around her eyes as well as rashes on her face. The medication that she had to take also made her very drowsy. On top of all these she was still having jet-lag! As a result, we decided not to try out her Make-up and Hair, for fear that the chemicals might worsen her already vulnerable conditions.
On the day of her Wedding we started very early. I still remember Y’s sleepy eyes when she opened the door in the dark. However, she was a great sport, sat through the whole makeover patiently and was in very good spirit. I also had the pleasure to work on her bridesmaid’s makeup. Everything went well and she said goodbye with a beautiful smile. I understood how much anxieties and exhaustion the allergy had brought her. I truly hoped that she would feel well enough to enjoy this most special day, and that the Hair and Makeup would not bring about any negative reaction on her skin.
A few weeks later, this note brought great to relief to me:
“Your make up has last for the whole day and the hair was great! We love it very much, everybody complimented on my hair and make up! Thanks very much! I will send you the pictures soon and I will for sure recommend you to all my friends! Again… Thanks for your great service."
Y is a Chinese Bride from Hong Kong who – typical of overseas clients – had to book my service without having met me in person. We had been corresponding via emails since last year, but wouldn’t meet up until our Trial Session four days before her Wedding in April this year.
Unfortunately, the night before the Trial, Y informed me that she had been suffering from Hay Fever since arriving in the country. Y grew up in Canada and was no stranger to this allergy. However, it was indeed stressful to have to battle it right before her Wedding. The hay fever caused puffiness around her eyes as well as rashes on her face. The medication that she had to take also made her very drowsy. On top of all these she was still having jet-lag! As a result, we decided not to try out her Make-up and Hair, for fear that the chemicals might worsen her already vulnerable conditions.
On the day of her Wedding we started very early. I still remember Y’s sleepy eyes when she opened the door in the dark. However, she was a great sport, sat through the whole makeover patiently and was in very good spirit. I also had the pleasure to work on her bridesmaid’s makeup. Everything went well and she said goodbye with a beautiful smile. I understood how much anxieties and exhaustion the allergy had brought her. I truly hoped that she would feel well enough to enjoy this most special day, and that the Hair and Makeup would not bring about any negative reaction on her skin.
A few weeks later, this note brought great to relief to me:
“Your make up has last for the whole day and the hair was great! We love it very much, everybody complimented on my hair and make up! Thanks very much! I will send you the pictures soon and I will for sure recommend you to all my friends! Again… Thanks for your great service."
posted by Michelle Wong - Bridal Makeup Artist & Hairstylist - Vancouver, BC, Canada at
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