While on a tight budget with my wedding planning, I scouted out a few MUAs for me and my {teen}…read moredaughter. I knew there would be countless photos, day and night setting, dance sweating, hugging, kissing, and everything in between! I needed an expert and I found Cathleen. Cathleen was extremely upbeat and excited about my special day. I knew and felt that my happiness and satisfaction was her #1 priority and I wasn't just another customer! I didn't read a cookie-cutter email about her background or get a monotone voice mail trying to sound "cool" or "too business-y". Everything about her was sweet, courteous and friendly!
Cathleen required a personal Bridal Consultation to discuss my preferences, styles, expectations, etc. And not only was I having her bam out my makeup, I was also going to have her do my hair! Both of these tasks are a serious chore - I love all kinds of makeup styles (think makeup ADD) and have long, thick, heavy, Asian hair. Cathleen offers one hour per service (i.e., one hour makeup, one hour hair) but wanted more time during our consult for discussions and play. I didn't feel rushed, I didn't feel like I was overstaying my welcome, I felt just right! I was able to chat with her more about her makeup and hair background and interests! We talked skin care, makeup care, styles - it was total ME TIME! I brought my veil and we even played with veil and hair height (up and down to the tiniest centimeter several times!!). My time with Cathleen made me look fwd to my day even more!
On the big day, Cathleen and her sister, Sarah, joined me in my hotel suite to do hair and makeup for me, my daughter, and a few bridesmaids. Because they both are so personable and friendly, we got to talk more and share great laughs! They made me very comfortable!! I gave them style ideas for my bridal party and they delivered (20s theme updos), glamorously and sweetly. I love them! Cathleen also did my daughter's makeup lightly which really made her shine and glow! You know some of them' teens nowadays with the heavy makeup hands (like, gag me with a spoon!).
Bright Eyed Girl accepts credit cards (via Square) for those of us that don't have time to hit the ATM on frantic days. Cathleen is quick and friendly with her email responses and this was a HUGE plus for me (I'm an emailer and texter guru)! She does hair and makeup for all sorts of events and/or special occasions (i.e., car shows, weddings, date night, etc). She even hosts personal makeup tutorials!! Like, what?! Fab-u-lous! All in all, I've been trying to find special dates on my calendar to call her. Hahah! I can't wait to have Bright Eyed Girl back in my life!