Wedding Day Podcast

Episode 5 | Hair & Makeup with Le Beige Beauty - Sonja Babich + Dan Riggs

Natalia Kovchan, the founder of La Beige Beauty, shares her journey of starting her own beauty business and the importance of education and training in the industry. She emphasizes the need for brides to book hair and makeup services well in advance and provides tips for creating a timeline for the wedding day. Natalia also discusses the importance of communication with the bridal party and the different options for lashes. She advises brides to have a trial run and to be mindful of their partner's preferences when choosing their wedding day look. Takeaways Booking hair and makeup services should be done well in advance, ideally 9 to 12 months before the wedding. Communication with the bridal party is crucial to ensure everyone is prepared and ready for the wedding day. Individual lashes are recommended for a lightweight and customizable look. Avoid trying new skincare or beauty treatments close to the wedding day to prevent any adverse reactions. Consider your partner's preferences when choosing your wedding day look, but ultimately, it's important to feel comfortable and confident in your own skin. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:30 Starting La Bay's Beauty 01:00 Meeting and Moving to Arizona 01:28 Inspiration for Makeup 03:00 Starting La Beige Beauty from Scratch 04:20 Building a Professional Team 05:48 Support from Natalia's Husband 06:17 Importance of Education and Training 07:45 Booking and Timeline for Wedding Services 09:13 Experience Level for Beauty Team 10:08 Booking Hair and Makeup Services 11:03 Importance of Booking in Advance 12:30 Adjusting the Timeline and Services 13:52 Creating a Timeline for Hair and Makeup 15:05 Time Required per Person 18:15 Paying for Beauty Services 19:39 Expectations for Bridal Party 20:38 Including Gratuity in the Invoice 22:27 How to Show Up for Hair and Makeup 23:51 Describing the Desired Look 25:14 Importance of a Trial Run 26:22 Choosing Attire for Getting Ready 27:12 Describing the Desired Makeup Look

If a wedding planner isn’t in your budget, a Day Of Coordinator is the next best thing that can help you protect your energy and enjoy your wedding day. In Episode 4, Sonia Babich (@sonja_irondiamond) and Dan Riggs (@dan.riggs.films) chat with Jaffe and Sara from Graceful Events, a wedding planning company in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. They discuss the importance of hiring a wedding planner and the benefits they bring to the wedding day. Jaffe and Sara share their background and how they started their business. They also talk about the challenges and rewards of being wedding planners, including the need for grace under pressure. Episode 4 highlights the significance of being present on the wedding day and the role of a wedding planner in creating a stress-free and enjoyable experience for the couple. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of wedding planning and offer insights and advice for engaged couples. They cover topics such as handling wedding emergencies, the importance of a wedding planner, budgeting for a wedding, protecting energy on the wedding day, consultation calls and the planning process, backup plans and security, planning for different scenarios, selecting the perfect wedding planner, starting the wedding planning process, getting to know the couple, working with wedding professionals, creating a cohesive design, presenting mood boards, holding their hand in vendor selection, the order of booking wedding professionals, the importance of photographer and videographer compatibility, site visits for photographers and videographers, considering other unique vendors, revisiting the importance of florists, transportation and hotel blocks. The conversation provides valuable insights and tips for couples planning their wedding. Episode 4 is on YouTube, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! (links in bio) This episode is powered by @thesocietymke, @twobirdseventgroup, @milwaukeeflowe