Getting Pretty: With a Some Bee Help

The more time that passed the more ambivalent I felt about my hair and makeup trial. Being so far from Providence, I was starting to feel anxious because I couldn't simply schedule an additional appointment with my stylist (without hopping on a plane). What to do?

Mrs. Nachos to the rescue! 

Even in the midst of getting ready to move she was willing to unpack her rollers and fire 'em up for a hair trial. Nothing like being in the hands of a recent-bride-experienced-stylist to calm a bride's nerves. Oh, and I brought her some nachos (and wine). Seemed appropriate.

She got the rollers warmed up. The July Chicago heat probably could have done the job just fine.

Then we were ready to style!

While Mrs. Nachos was styling, Mr. Nachos came in with their adorable pups Princess and Hazel. We chatted about their fantastic St. Thomas nuptials and getting eaten alive by the local bugs. Then, after a million bobby pins and some curling and twirling Mrs. Nachos was able to deliver the look I was hoping to achieve: slightly asymmetrical updo with no part in the front. OMGILOVEIT!

Then we threw on her veil for some real girly fun.

Thank you, Mrs. Nachos!

In case you wanted a side by side, here's the look from my original trial. I think there is an obvious winner. But you tell me.

Feeling great after zeroing in on my wedding hair, I was on to finalizing my hair accessory. As much as I adore hair flowers, I decided that one wouldn't complete my wedding look. I was in search of something more antique-looking. In the back of my memory, I'd stored these photos of Mrs. Star's post-wedding shoot as my inspiration:

After searching etsy for a while, I decided to contact Mrs. Star and ask where she found it. To my surprise, she so generously offered to lend it to me! In fact, it already arrived on my doorstep and now I have my something borrowed - and I couldn't be more thrilled.

So sweet!

Have you had things come together with some unexpected outside help?