wedding 2020 | Beauty

self care

date posted: March 15, 2020

It’s your day, ladies and gents. You want to look gorgeous. Not only will all eyes be on you, but you’re going to be immortalized in dozens of photos and maybe even star in a video or two.

Whatever your approach, give yourself an edge by taking a little extra care during the month before.

What you don’t want is to feel that you need to be constantly fussing with yourself to keep The Look the way you want it. You have more important things to do, like get married and feast and dance and hug people.

If you feel beautiful, you will look beautiful, whether you choose to skip makeup entirely and wear your hair down or hire a makeup artist to spend 90 minutes transforming you into a Hollywood vision of drop-dead glamour. (And, honestly, how many days in life justify that?)

You’re equally safe with a relaxed approach. Natural beauty never goes out of style, after all. The glow of love and excitement and “Finally, it’s actually real!” will take you a long way. If the thought of long nails and multiple cosmetics makes you cringe, you don’t owe it to any living soul to be cringing all day.

It’s a spectrum, not an either/or. Do you. But whatever your approach, give yourself an edge by taking a little extra care during the month before: get enough sleep on the nights when there’s no party; hydrate, meditate. For that all-out natural glow, consider hitting the spa a day or two before and getting wonderful pampering from experts. Hit the flotation tank for an hour. Go for a walk. You’re gonna be gorgeous.

blush sparrow beauty

Hudson Valley/NYC 845-234-9404, blushsparrow.com

Travel-loving, on-location beauty curated for the modern bride. Lisa Lukaszewski offers a contemporary approach to her creations and aims to achieve a classically feminine allure through her tailored makeup artistry. Lisa’s passion lies in creating distinctive looks for her bridal clients by emphasizing their natural beauty.

flora beauty

Kingston, 845-514-2360, florabeautyhudsonvalley.com

Flora Beauty is a wellness and beauty destination providing a range of green beauty products and services designed to heal, elevate, and channel your inner and outer beauty. Wedding hair, makeup, brows, lashes, waxing, facials, and massage for your whole bridal party. Flora Beauty also offers their own line of artisan perfumes, beauty products, and a curated gift shop. In the heart of Uptown Kingston.

giannetta salon & spa

Beacon, 845-831-2421, giannettasalonandspa.com

Giannetta Salon & Spa offers complete beauty solutions for the bride, groom, and wedding party. Services range from high-definition airbrush and traditional makeup to manicures, pedicures, waxing, and flawless bridal updos and blowouts. They also offer spa packages that include massages, facials, body wraps, scrubs, and muds. Ask about our bridal packages and our Miss to Mrs. Membership.

jenae yelina nyc

NYC/Hudson Valley, 347-237-7705, @styledbyjenae, jenaeyelinanyc.com

NYC celebrity hair artist now living in the Hudson Valley styles royalty, models, runway, editorial, celebrities, and everyday clientele. Offering on-site, as well as in-salon services at Suite 124 Salon in New Paltz, NY. Lifelong Artist, world traveling stylist, Jenae will make you look and feel red-carpet ready for any occasion. Specialty hair services include: French Style Cuts, Pro Curly Cutting, Balayage/Color, Hair and Lash Extensions, Wig/Sheitel Services, Destination Weddings and Special Events. Jenae is for hire anywhere in the world. Love is in the hair!!

la v beauty

Ulster Park, 845-339-3368, lavbeauty.com

La V Beauty offers on-site makeup application featuring La V products, and can also provide you with a full team on-location for makeup artistry and hair design. A lifelong artist and designer, Karen’s experience working with photographers and stylists will put your mind at ease. Whether you desire a natural glow or a more glamorous touch, La V will give you a perfect look for your wedding day.

mountain float spa

New Paltz, 845-256-9800, mountainfloatspa.com

ELEVATE MIND AND BODY. Walk into your biggest day feeling calm, rejuvenated, and glowing. Lay back in over a thousand pounds of Epsom-salt-filled water, allowing complete weightlessness and a feeling of ease by being fully supported. Beautify your skin and add lushness to your hair while simultaneously providing a space to reflect and prepare as you enter the next chapter of your life.

the luminous bride

Hudson Valley/NYC, 646-345-6510, theluminousbride.com

The Luminous Bride provides modern, luxurious, on-site beauty services in the Hudson Valley region and beyond. Jules Waldkoetter is a makeup artist with years of experience working with brides, models, and celebrities. Her clients adore her for her laid-back warmth and calming disposition, while her gifted artistry keeps her in demand for everything from events on the red carpet to destination weddings.

savor beauty + spa

NYC, Saugerties, 888-443-4885, savorspa.com

Savor Beauty + Spa is an award-winning organic skincare line and spa with locations in NYC’s West Village and Upper West Side and in Saugerties, NY. It’s a bride’s one-stop beauty destination, with eco-makeup, organic facials, holistic massage, and bridal spa parties. The Savor Beauty skincare line is developed in the Hudson Valley where products are made fresh in small batches and shipped worldwide. Visit Savor Spa to receive unparalleled five-star attention for your gorgeous glow!

zephyr float

Kingston, 845-853-2400, zephyrfloat.com

Named one of the top 6 spas in the Hudson Valley, Zephyr Float offers something different. Floatation therapy is a state of total relaxation in an environment free of stimulation. Floating in 1000 pounds of Epsom Salt relieves sore muscles and chronic pain, reduces anxiety, and improves sleep. Pair your float with an incredible massage given by the best massage therapists in the area. Perfect for relaxing before the big day or as a wedding gift for the people you love.