What every on-site beauty team needs to know about your venue

September 24, 2018 by Caralee Pridemore in On Site Hair and Makeup

Brides, your beauty team wants you to have the best, most stress-free wedding morning getting pampered for your big day! Read these tips to ensure a smooth set up and well-prepared experience.

Melissa and Eugene

September 01, 2017 by Caralee Pridemore in On Site Hair and Makeup

A special note from our Lead Hairstylist Elya for Melissa's wedding.

Melissa's wedding was my first solo wedding since joining the SPHMUA team. I couldn't have asked for a better more laid back bride!

On my way to the venue it starting to downpour. Once arrived I was in awe. The Pinecoft Mansion is like something from a fairy tale. The detail in every room is so breathtaking. It was definitely very fitting for Melissa.

Melissa's Style:
Melissa had very long hair. She wanted a braid with a very full low bun. To achieve a full bun we added some clip in extensions and using my texture iron to really pump up the volume.

Getting to know the bride:

Melissa is originally from Australia and first came to the US in exchange program. Melissa and her bridal party was so much fun to work with. One of my favorite parts about weddings is getting to hear where they all met the bride. She had two friends from Australia and two from here. It was so interesting to hear about the different cultures we have. Her flowers girls were cousins from Australia and they couldn't have been any cuter.

Check out some of Melissa and Eugene's special moments and how all of the little details came together.

Photographer: Amanda Donohoe Cincinnati Photography

Hair: Sweetly Pinned Hair and Makeup - Elya

Makeup: Kelly Neaves

Location: Pinecroft at Crosley Estates

Paige + Dakota 4.16.17

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June 01, 2017 by Caralee Pridemore in Wedding Hair, On Site Hair and Makeup

I have been waiting anxiously to share Paige and Dakotas wedding pictures! They have such a unique and beautiful style.

While doing Paige's trial run we realized we went to CTC together at the same time, but her Junior year and my Senior year! I knew we'd be a great fit for each other, and after she explained her bohemian style for her outdoor wedding, I could not wait!

Every. single. detail. WAS PERFECT!

Oh, my gosh take a look at the guys suites! Seriously perfect, great job Dakota! Ha!

I received the pictures today and have to blog about it, obviously, every picture is magazine worthy. Check out all of the gorgeousness below.

Thank you Paige, for having Sweetly Pinned Hair and Makeup be apart of your special day. Wishing you both all of the best!

Venue: Cedar Springs Pavilion

Photographer: Zac Fisher Photo

Hair Only - Sweetly Pinned HMUA

Makeup - Holly Sucher

Florist: Sherwood Florist

Kaelyn Lilac Shoot

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May 15, 2017 by Caralee Pridemore in On Site Hair and Makeup

We had the pleasure of working with Jenny Haas Photography and Evergreen Flower Co. on a styled shoot recently.

Kaelyn is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. I felt honored to be apart of such an awesome collaboration. The pictures are to die for, so I'm really excited to share. (Insert happy dance here)

We are now booking for 2018 Wedding and Event Hair and Makeup.

Local Vendor Love

Photography and Design by Jenny Haas Photography

Florist and Designer Evergreen Flower Co.

Hair and Makeup by Sweetly Pinned Hair and Makeup

Makeup: Emily Brun

Hairstylist: Caralee Pridemore

Model: Kaelyn Sanders

Dress: BHLDN

Industrial Spring Inspired Shoot

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March 07, 2017 by Caralee Pridemore in On Site Hair and Makeup

Emily and I had the opportunity to be apart of a -- Industrial Spring Inspired Shoot. We always have fun collaborating with our "Frendors" (local vendors) and are so excited for this shoot to be featured on the Ruffle Blog.

Kelsie and Monica's visions was colorful and fun. I loved how they asked for a simple loose bun with bright flowers. I am mean who doesn't love pops of color? The flowers, couple, cake, location, and look was seriously some MAJOR Wedding Goals!

Everyone worked so hard to achieve their vision and their hard work paid off. Check out this stunning styled shoot below.

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