Wedding Beauty: Catching up with Kathy Evans Beauty Studio

You've dreamed, pinned, and planned for your perfect day.  The dress perfectly skims your neckline, the flowers will fill the room with scent and sensation, and the food will have your guests wanting to lick their plates. While you're checking you Wedding Planning Checklist twice, be sure to not overlook booking your professional hair and makeup artists 6-9 months in advance.

Today we're catching up with long-time Weddings in Woodinville hair and makeup vendor, Kathy, of Kathy Evans Beauty Studio.  Kathy has been in business for almost 20 years, has made brides, bridesmaids, mother of the brides and grooms from over 1,000 weddings look flawless on their special day, and is a powerhouse in the industry - known for turning brides and bridal party members into long-term clients.

Image: Alante Photography
Image: Alante Photography

Image: Kali Lu Photo Photography 

Image: Alante Photography

How did you get started in the bridal makeup industry?
I have been doing bridal makeup since 1997. I worked at several Eastside salons before opening my own Studio in August of 2010. 

What made you want to be a makeup artist?
I was always fascinated by makeup even as a little girl. Makeup is magical you can take something ordinary and transform it into extraordinary!

What is the favorite part of your job?
I love that everyday is different. Each client has different needs. I might be working with a bride or getting a client ready for a special event, or doing a photoshoot on location.  My job is an adventure!

What is the most important piece of advice you can give a bride looking for the perfect bridal makeup?
Be realistic with your expectations, consider the time of day and where you will be photographed indoor / outdoors lighting affects everything!  Book your makeup 6 months in advance this gives you time to schedule your trial session, and any additional beauty sessions you may need to achieve the look you want hair cut / color, spray tan , etc.... 

What sets you apart from other artists?
I have done over 1000 weddings, I do a thorough consultation to get a visual of the look my bride would like created.   I am calm and confident this reassures the bride that she is in good hands.  I am comfortable doing makeup on all ages and skin tones.

Do you have a signature look you like to do for brides?
My signature look is "classic elegance ". This look creates beautiful timeless photos that will always be in style. 

Favorite memory of a wedding or bride?
I had the opportunity last year to do the makeup for one of my long time clients.  Jane started coming to me for brow waxes back in high school. She went off to collage and met the love of her life while studying Photography. They married last September, it was so wonderful to be part of her special day.

Check out more Hair and Makeup inspiration from Kathy Evans Beauty Studio HERE.  

Kathy Evans Beauty Studio was featured at Novelty Hill-Januik Winery during the 2015 Weddings in Woodinville Tour.

Seattle Bride Best of 2015 Weddings in Woodinville

Congratulations to the following Weddings in Woodinville winners and finalists in our media sponsor, Seattle Bride Magazines, Best of Bride 2015 awards! We are honored and proud to work alongside such amazing leaders and examples in the Pacific Northwest wedding industry.

Best Wedding Vendor - Perfectly Posh Events 

Best New Wedding Vendor - Pixel Dust Weddings  

Best Wedding Planner - Perfectly Posh Events  

Best Day-of-Wedding Coordinator - top 3 finalist Pink Blossom Events 

Catering - Winner Herban Feast; top 3 finalist Lisa Dupar Catering 

Flowers - Winner Flora Nova; top 3 finalist Fena Flowers  

Officiant - Mary Calhoun

Videographer - Winner Pixel Dust Weddings; top 3 finalist Bogle Productions  

Photographer - Alante Photography  

Rentals (Chairs, Linens, etc)  - Winner Vintage Ambiance; top 3 finalists Grand Event Rentals & Pedersen’s Event Rentals

Wedding Cakes - The SweetSide  

Invitation Designer - Paper Fling 

Most Creative Favors - 4 finalist Paper Fling  

Hair & Makeup -Salon Maison  

Place for an Outdoor Wedding & Place for Intimate Wedding (75 Guests or Less) - DeLille Cellars   

Musicians for Ceremony - Windsong Trio 

DJ for Reception - Wave Link Music 

Entertainment for Reception - Nash Fung Magician 

Photobooth - Winner 321 Foto; top 3 finalist Fun Frames Photo Booth  

Transportation/Getaway Car - Winner British Motor Coach; top 3 finalist Butler Seattle 

Valet Service - Butler Valet  

Place to Spend Wedding Night - Willows Lodge and Spa 

Wedding Show - Top 3 Finalist Weddings in Woodinville  

Bachelor Party - Redhook Brewery  

Bachelorette Party - Butler Wine Tours 

Awards are based on newlywed and fellow wedding vendors alike. Find out more about each winner in the latest issue of Seattle Bride magazine, Fall/Winter 2015.

Choosing your Wedding Cake: Seasonal wedding cake advice

There are so many choices when it comes to choosing your wedding cake style.  

First, you have to think about how you would like your cake to reflect your personalities.  Are you a classic couple? Modern? Romantic? Avant Garde?

Then, you have to think about how would you like your cake to tie back to the wedding theme?  Are you having a beach wedding? Winery? Backyard private residence?

Next you have to think about how those answers are best achieved through the use of fondant versus butter cream versus a naked cake versus ganache and so on.  

After that is flavor profile (our personal favorite part!).  Are you a Vanilla, Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Peanut Butter Cream, Toasted Coconut Pecan or Pink Champagne couple?  

Additionally, you want to think about the time of year that you're getting married at.  Not only can this help direct what you want the cake decorated like, such as Royal Icing snowflakes for a winter wedding, to hand-painted flowers for a Spring wedding; but help you decide just want type of wedding cake decor you should have.  Molded chocolate details, are lovely but in the hot, humid days of summer, can quickly lead to a melted mess. Kara Burfeind, owner of The Sweetside, says "Flowers on cakes are a classic and always look great, but in summer, consider using seasonal berries and a textured buttercream. The duo looks fresh, beautiful and SO tasty!". 

Most importantly, remember, that a good wedding cake company will help you with all these decisions and make the experience as stress-free, fun and tasty as possible.  

The Sweetside was featured at The Loft at Woodinville Whiskey Company/Hollywood Tavern during the 2015 Weddings in Woodinville tour and crafts award-winning cakes and dessert including cheesecake, French Macarons, cake pops, and ice cream sandwiches,  The SweetSide creates the fabulous confection you're craving.  Stop by their shop to peruse our rotating selection of ready-to-go sweets, or give us a call to place a special order for your event of ANY size!

The SweetSide
254 NE 45th ST SEATTLE
206.547.2253
www.ilovethesweetside.com
{Winner - KING 5's Best of Western Washington 
Seattle Bride Magazine Best of 2014 "Best Grooms Cake"}

Tutorial: How to Fold Napkins into Elegant Bow Ties from BBJ Linen

If you’re researching different ways to make your event look like no detail went unchecked, folding napkins into fun and elegant shapes is one way to do so. Our vendor partners at BBJ Linen, are always looking for ways to help all of their customers plan the events of their dreams, and that’s why we’re ecstatic that they have shared their tutorial for folding napkins into beautiful bow ties.  

Folding napkins into bow ties is easier than you might think, and adds a unique, classy touch to your event.  

Tutorial: How to Fold Napkins into Elegant Bow Ties

Step 1: Start with the napkin facing up, laying flat, with the pattern or texture you want showing.

Step 2: Flip the napkin over, so that you are looking at the reverse of the fabric.

Step 3: Fold the napkin in half to form a triangle (not a rectangle).

Step 4: Fold the top corner (both layers) over so it covers the top third of the napkin.

Step 5: Now, fold the bottom of the triangle up twice, but with smaller folds than the top—this time, each fold should only cover 1/4 of the napkin. Fold twice so that the bottom covers the tip of the folded-down top. 

Step 6: Fold the top down to cover the bottom, so you get one long line of folded-napkin.

Step 7: Fold the entire right side of the napkin upwards, forming a 45-degree angle.

Step 8: Now, fold the entire left side in the same manner, creating a crisscross or X on the top where they intersect. 

Step 9: Pinch the center of the napkin together at the same time you pull the X down toward the center. This should create the overall shape of the bow tie, as shown in the next step.

Step 10: Almost time for the big reveal! Slide the napkin ring onto one side of the napkin and position it in the middle, so it holds down the center pieces/tails. 

Step 11: Now, gently pull the napkin corners downward to form the bow shape you are looking for. You can hold the center in place while you do this for additional stability. 

Step 12: Because this side looks a little bit messy, here’s the trick up your sleeve—flip the whole thing over, and you’re done!

{Watch How to Fold Napkins into Elegant Bow Ties at http://bbjlinen.com/landingpages/weddingnapkins/201503/BowTie.html}

Folding napkins into bow ties gives your table a polished elegance that simple rectangles or triangles can’t. It also lets you highlight the color or texture of your table linen. For more tips and tricks for event décor, contact BBJLinen.com today!

BBJ Linen was featured at DeLille Cellars during the 2015 Weddings in Woodinville Tour. 

Photo Booth Contest from Fun Frames Photo Booth

Looking to add another element of fun to your wedding reception? Then grab a prop and look into the lens of a photo booth!  Not only are photo booths fun, they are great entertainment, and make for fabulous wedding favors. 

And lucky for you, this month Fun Frames Photo Booth is running a contest for $100 off services or a free guest book! 

To enter the contest head over to their Facebook Page HERE, give it a “like”, write a message telling FFPB your love story, and then “share” it with your friends! Winners will be announced on April 23^rd.  (New inquiries only, and based on availability.)

“We look forward to hearing all about your special day.” McKenzie-Fun Frames Photo Booth

Fun Frames provides perfect entertainment and favors to your wedding or event! We always print a photo for each person, leaving everyone with a memory to take home. We have three types of photo booths to accommodate exactly what you are looking for, and each option always has a full-time attendant, custom heading on your strip, and props!. We also offer a great Guest Book Service to preserve all memories from your special day. We hope to add some fun to your big day!
FunFramesPhotoBooth.com or McKenzie@funframesphotobooth.com 

Fun Frames Photo Booth was featured at DeLille Cellars during the 2015 Weddings in Woodinville tour.