So, I’m up this morning preparing for a few consultation. I’m headed first to Arlington, Va by 10 then to Falls Church, turn around hit up a lovely Catonsville, Md bride to be followed by two more in the Baltimore area. I’m going to spend my whole day talking to some amazing 2011 brides. I basically have to answer questions, go over the process, eye some fabulous wedding dresses and chat up some sweet girls. The thing that they’ve figured out and our readers may not have, is why were so awesome. So I’m going to tell you 10 reasons why you should go team Belle Soeur. Lets do this Letterman style.. that means backwards folks.
10. Its super relaxing. Working in the salon I saw it time and time again: wake up wedding day, jump on hotel bed until bridesmaids wake up, Mcd’s breakfast, carpool to the salon, sit around wait for stylist, get squeezed between a highlight and haircut, be sorta happy with the style, pay some price the salon made up, wait for bridesmaids to get finished, console one bridesmaid because she got stuck with a terribly outdated tight upstyle, rush to makeup counter, check watch 35 times, get prom makeup, pay random price, rush back to hotel room, wash off 1/3 of your makeup, try to fix upset bridesmaid with tendril’s hairstyle, jump into dress and breath. It doesn’t have to be that way people!
How about more like this: roll over, order some breakfast, we show up, you hop in the shower while we set up, climb into one of our super comfy robes, grab a glass of champagne, munch on a strawberry, chat with your ladies, listen to some sweet jams and get completely pampered by people who do this all the time. We clean up leave you all beautiful with enough time for you to relax and get dressed. Better? I thought so.
9. We use only professional grade products. We use a hodge-podge of professional brands. Our girls do major research on what products do the best job. When new things come our it’s like christmas. We really know our stuff. It’s seriously would cost you 3-4 times what our traditional makeup application would cost you to go out and purchase the makeup we would use on your wedding day for you. I mean, are you really going to wake up every day and use that eyelid primer? Let us do it.
8. Our artists. I am insanely picky. Our artists go though a rigorous training session, that’s with us after their professional training. We have monthly trend meetings and meet almost every Sunday evening for education courses. Our girls are into their continuing education and we attend regular classes taught by anyone from Mirabella to Graftobian.
7. We’re a family run business. Alison & Caitlin [my self & my sister] own, run, manage and generally rock Belle Soeur. On top of that, we have a set of artists who are also sisters. Gabriela and Martha are two of our uber talented artists. [All four of us pictured below] Not only that but one of our freshest artists is Lana, Caitlin & I half-sister. [Ridiculous I know] The other girls who are not technically related to us feel like a family. <3 lotta love over here.
6. Super Customer Service. Really, I will answer your email in less than 24 hours. Seriously, if I don’t I’ve been hit by a car or I’ve passed out on my keyboard. I’ll be up in a few hours. No, seriously though. With a 5* rating on responsiveness it doesn’t get much better than that.
5. Our convenient trial runs. We come to you, when your available. We cut out on average 4 hours for your trial. We’ll schedule your hair and makeup together and we wont leave till your happy. Sounds amazing huh? Yeah there’s no cattle call evening trial 45 mins away from where you live and you get more than a 30min trial appointment. You get to sit with our artists while they go over all of your ideas and then they walk you step by step through your service. We want to make sure your happy.
4. Our Menu. Just like our philosophy, simple. We offer just a handful of services at set prices. Completely upfront -no surprises or weird discount if you can talk your step-cousins girlfriend into getting her makeup done too. You and your bridesmaids all pay the same. Yes, you heard me.
3. We can handle your whole party. Seriously, our average bridal party size is 7 people. Since we have so many talented artists we are able to work efficiently. No rushing, no running behind and minimal sitting. Sound good?
2. We love what we do. Seriously, ever gotten a greasy cheeseburger thrown in a paper bag, made by a sweaty teenager who forgot your tomato and hates his job? Have you ever gotten a cheeseburger made by a grill master wearing a ‘kiss the cook’ apron who’s been slow roasting your burger made from his super-secret recipe for the last hour? Yeah, we’re currently wearing our ‘kiss the cook’ aprons over here. You get a much better product from someone who puts passion into what they do.
1. Our brides love us. No Joke. Check out our reviews. We don’t have any control over what our lovely past brides say about us, we can only respond. We’ve been blessed to be able to work with literally the most awesome set of ladies. See for yourself.
You do beautiful work!
Leanne
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