hope

I'm so happy I had the time to captured these images of a recent beauty, Thea.  She was simply delightful, with such style and grace.  She is a talented graphic designer/art director from NYC, based in Rotterdam, NL.   It's not every day that someone like Thea comes along, so I felt super lucky and excited to do her makeup.  She wasn't interested in "the typical" bridal look, which was so refreshing for me.  Her vision was this: "retro hollywood style with a hint of backyard country wedding, 60's eyeliner inspired eyes and perhaps pale lips (potentially red if it looks good).  I basically would like to be Veronica Lake/January Jones for a day. :)"  I was GAH-GAH.  We tried both the red and pale pink and each looked amazing.  But we ended up choosing a color in between, which was so perfect for the occasion.  The location for her ceremony and reception was at this charming place in Hope, NJ.  I was drooling over her oh-so-feminine and romantic gown, which she found at Elizabeth Fillmore Bridal in NYC.  I cannot wait to see the work her photographer,  Amy Touchette of Brooklyn NY, creates from this extraordinary wedding.  You could call her the non-wedding photographer, wedding photographer.  She's a gem.  Thea's friend handmade that gorgeous french veil - the perfect touch.  Last but not least, Stephanie Gueldner of StudioArtiflora in NYC, was the talent behind the exquisite flowers.