Alison Squared!

Meet our other bride named Alison...there were two Alison's in Bristol getting married on 6.6.09! Lucky them...they both picked perfect days! Her gorgeous wedding party extended our wonderful weather streak to 6 out 6...come on, lucky 7's!

Alison Meyer was getting married at Mount Hope Farm.

Mount Hope Farm is an amazing wedding venue. It's an expansive country setting in Bristol, located on the water. Alison's reception was in The Barn--and not the kind with pigs and chickens...check it out.

 

So Bristol...there is also Cove Cabin where you can see the boats go by!

 

Planning a wedding can be 'kind of' stressful. What better way to relax than with a manicure and pedicure before your big day? Alison was a smart girl and took advantage of our Bridal Package. It includes a hair and make-up trial (always recommended!), a manicure and pedicure, and your wedding day hair and make up.

Alison came in the day before to pamper her fingers and toes. Hey, there is going to be something pretty sparkly on her hand...she must have perfect nails! 

Cynthia working away... 

What is better? A cup of tea and your feet soaking in foamy, warm water. Sounds great to me!

It's the wedding day! Alison brought her mom, Carol, and two sisters. We had so much fun with them. 

Leah first set Alison's hair in hot rollers. If a 'set' sounds old fashioned, I challenge you to dust off those hot rollers from the bottom of your closet (or your mother's) and try them out. They give unbelievable volume and very soft curl. One suggestion: toss those silly wire clips that always come with the rollers and get some clips instead. They save so much time! We love the Babyliss Professional Set (which comes with the roller clips).

While Alison's hair  sets, Leah whisked her off to the magic make-up chair...

Love this shot.

I promise Leah is not hurting our bride..she is just making sure her brows are in shape!

Look at those baby blues...

Here I am blow drying Carol's hair. She had this great thick hair that she wanted very natural, and not too 'coifed'. SO many mothers of the brides worry that they won't look like themselves walking down the aisle. We always make sure to really listen to what our clients want. 

Ashley is blow drying Alison's sister's hair...looks like they are having fun while she's at it.

Pam puts in a fabulous headband the girls brought with them. Their dresses were pale green with pink sashes...so summery and pretty. I absolutely love this headband idea!

Someone was getting 'fancy' with the camera and caught this great photo of Amy working in the mirror...

I love this headband too--such a great detail.

The whole Meyer family!

Simply stunning.

I love Alison's peaceful expression in this shot. I wonder what she is thinking...maybe about her groom waiting to marry her! She looks so beautiful, he's a lucky guy...

Thanks to Alison and her family. You were a pleasure to work with and we were so happy to be a part of your day. 

Stay tuned for more...