Jillian's June Summer Wedding at Salamander Resort Middleburg

Last June, I got to work with Jillian for her wedding at Salamander Resort in Middleburg, Virginia-- a beautiful venue, a big joyful bridal party of fourteen, and one small detail that made the day a real test: it was about 90 degrees that day!

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In this post, I'll be highlighting Jillian and her mom, MaryAnn's Google reviews and how they collaborated with me to achieve a long-lasting makeup look until their final dance.

Jillian's Wedding Beauty Experience

First, let's start with Jillian's point of view:

"We hired Olivia Lo for my wedding, and I can honestly say she was one of the best decisions we made. From our very first trial, I completely trusted her-- she worked with me to create a makeup look that felt like the best version of myself. On the wedding day, it was nearly 90 degrees, and somehow, my makeup stayed flawless from our first look through the final dance. All of our bridesmaids, moms, and VIPs looked stunning-- glowing, confident, and still completely themselves."

A Thoughtful Review From Jillian's Mom

Jillian's mom, MaryAnn, was in the party too, and her perspective as a mother of the bride gives me pinch-me moments every time I read it:

"Olivia is an exceptional makeup artist. She listens, solicits input, and offers advice warmly and professionally. Everyone felt they looked their best-- like themselves but more beautiful."

MaryAnn continues about the makeup,

"Honestly, I was concerned about how the makeup, which was completed by noon, would hold up under early photos on a hot and humid day with the ceremony scheduled for 5pm. Everyone looked fresh and as if they had just come out of their makeup chairs.

Clay Blackmore Photography

That gap -- makeup finished by noon and ceremony at 5pm, in the summer heat is why always I recommend touch ups during warmer months. I am so happy that Jillian opted for a full day of on-site touch ups because these touch ups truly make the difference in photos and in how you feel up until your ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception, however you choose.

I mean, look at how cute and adorable these two lovebirds are!

And finally, one thing Mary Ann wrote that has stuck with me is:

"Olivia exudes an energetic yet quiet confidence that is contagious. She made my daughter, all of her bridesmaids, and all of our special guests feel at ease. People could sense that they were in good hands, which enhanced their happy mood. Olivia Lo was one of the best decisions we made.

A wedding morning is already a lot-- nerves, timelines, a room full of people who matter to you, and warm weather built into the day. It can change the whole day if the person doing your makeup can help keep that energy calm.

Key Takeaways for Long-lasting Summer Wedding Makeup

If you're planning a summer wedding and heat is on your mind, know that it's on mine too. A hot, humid day doesn't have to mean worrying about your makeup. It just means the person doing it needs to plan for it, prep for it, and stick around long enough to make sure everything stays fresh.

Congratulations to Jillian and Ethan!

Stay tuned for an upcoming blog post about my favorite products to use during hot summer months!

If you enjoyed reading about Jillian's summer wedding at Salamander Resort and want to know what it might be like to work together, click this link to inquire and let's chat! :)