Joshua Tree, with its desert light and retro feel, was the perfect spot for a March wedding. We handled the Joshua Tree wedding hair and makeup for our bride, who lives in an easy French girl look during the week and wanted her bridal hair and makeup to build on that: classic, a little glam, but still very much her.
Makeup: her everyday look, turned up
Our bride lives in the “I woke up like this” French girl look. Day to day that means clean, glowy skin and a soft, slightly smudged cat eye. It’s the kind of easy elegance that suits a Palm Springs area wedding.
For the evening we took that same look and made it richer. We kept the focus on her eyes and bone structure, deepened the smudgy cat eye, and added dark cinnamon and wine lips for a little vintage feel that worked with the desert dusk.
The detail that pulled it together was the small stuff, right down to contouring her collarbones. It sounds minor, but it added polish and showed off her features.
Hair: soft waves in the desert breeze
To match the relaxed Joshua Tree feel, she wore soft waves. The desert wind gave them a natural movement during the sunset ceremony, which fit the whole mood of the day.
Tips for Palm Springs and Joshua Tree brides
Plan for the heat. The desert gets warm even in March. Go with long-wearing, heat-resistant makeup so you still look good hours in.
Lean into the desert. Neutral tones, warm colors, and soft waves all suit the surroundings.
Pick a look that travels day to night. A lot of desert weddings run long, so choose something that can shift with you. Our bride’s move from a daytime French girl look to evening glam is a good example.
Use a local artist. Someone who knows desert weddings can adjust for the climate and the light. It makes a real difference.
A Joshua Tree wedding gives you a lot to work with. By starting from our bride’s everyday routine and building up to wedding glam, we landed on a look that fit both her and the setting. If you’re looking for wedding hair and makeup in Palm Springs or Palm Desert, our team is ready to help.
xo,
Katelyn | CEO | Elwynn + Cass, LLC
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