Our Fave Beauty Finds For The Bride

A bride in a precious jewel necklace from tenenbaum jewelers has makeup and hair products applied by Polished Makeup and Hair at wedding venue, The Laura Hotel in Houston, TX.
Photo: Amy Maddox Photography | Bridal Hair + Makeup: Polished Makeup & Hair | Venue: The Laura Hotel, Autograph Collection | Gown: Belle Ame Bridal | Jewelry: Tenenbaum Jewelers | Groom’s Attire: b.Kreps&Co. | Stationery + Tabletop: Bering’s | Table + Chairs: Houston Tents & Events | Cake: For Heaven’s Cake | Desserts + Cake: Not Your Ordinary Cakes | Live Painter: Rendered Moments

In the world of bridal beauty, the right makeup can make all the difference. From long-lasting mascara to buildable lip color, we’ve rounded up our favorite products for the big day and all the celebrations in between!

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Styleguide For Her: 8 Beauty Finds For The Glam Bride

Four hands with hairspray, a curling iron, lipstick applicator and blush brush apply makeup to a bride with closed eyes at a wedding styled shoot at The Bell Tower on 34th in Houston, Texas.
Photo: Ama by Aisha | Venue: The Bell Tower on 34th | Hair & Makeup: Polished Makeup + Hair | Gown: Belle Ame Bridal | Head Piece: Erin Rhyne

We’re all about a “fresh from vacay” sun-kissed glow, especially for the big day. From a gold-infused primer to silk-smooth eyeshadows in gilded hues, you’ll be glowing in no time with our curated list of 8 beauty finds for the glam bride.

Keep scrolling for the full list featured in the 2022 issue of Weddings in Houston!
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What’s In Our I Do! Soiree Gift Bag?

I Do! Wedding Soiree at The Astorian - Swag Bag

Photo: Ama by Aisha

The I Do! Wedding Soiree, coming to the Corinthian-Houston on Thursday, Feb. 8, is Houston’s first-class wedding planning event! Part of what makes the Soiree so special is that every engaged couple receives VIP treatment, including a custom-curated gift bag filled with premium swag. So what’s in the bag?  Click here to read the rest of this post »

$300 Make-Up Artist Project GIVEAWAY

$300 Make-Up Artist Project GIVEAWAY

Photo: The Make-Up Artist Project

What if you woke up tomorrow to discover $300 worth of the world’s most prized professional cosmetics waiting for you to dig in…and doll up?? That’s exactly what will happen for ONE lucky Houston bride-to-be, on the morning after next week’s incredible, ultra-luxe I Do! Wedding Soiree at The Corinthian.

How’s that? Well…one bride who purchases her tickets from now through midnight tomorrow to Houston’s signature wedding fantasyscape & VIP cocktail party—coming to The Corinthian on Thurs., Feb. 4 @ 6 p.m—will SCORE a hand-picked selection of the best professional makeup products of 2016, courtesy of The Make-Up Artist Project, Houston’s top resource for pro makeup artists!!

Contouring, highlighting, brows, lashes, drama, transformation—the MUA Project’s experts are the best in the business, and they’ve hand-selected a BUNCH of their absolute favorite cosmetics and tools, just for us…well, just for YOU, Houston bride.

TO ENTER:

  • Purchase your I Do! Wedding Soiree pre-sale tickets between NOW and 11:59 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29.
  • Register with Weddings in Houston to receive VIP event invitations, special vendor offers and entry for exclusive bridal, wedding and travel giveaways.

Speaking of which…when you purchase your tickets and enter to win our MUA Project Giveaway, you ALSO will automatically be entered to win our 5-Night Island Getaway at Bermuda’s most beautiful honeymoon resort, Pompano Beach Club.

We’ll notify our winners of each giveaway prior to the I Do! Wedding Soiree, and announce winners live, at our fabulous event.

Do NOT miss this opportunity, darlings. Get in it to win it…and get yourself, your boo, and your entourage to the I Do! Wedding Soiree at The Corinthian, next Thursday evening. It’s like nothing you’ve ever experienced!!

Our Favorite Makeup Picks for Wedding Day Glamour

Glamour and high drama are BACK for 2015 brides, and we couldn’t be more delighted. Deep reds, hot pinks, chic shimmer, full black lashes… Get your diva on with our top makeup picks for red carpet (and white aisle) wedding-day style!

Color Me Beautiful

1. Tarte Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara ~ Beauty.com 2. Michael Kors Glam Lip Luster in Icon ~ Macy’s 3. Tom Ford Beauty Nail Lacquer in Carnal Red ~ Saks Fifth Avenue Houston Galleria 4. Lorac Baked Eyeshadow Trio in Superstar ~ Beauty.com 5. Make Up For Ever Rogue Artist Intense Lipstick in Satin Vermillion Red ~ Sephora 6. Becca Beach Tint in Shimmer Souffle ~ Sephora