The Journal

Real weddings, honest pricing guides, and the beauty advice we give our own brides, from the team behind California and Colorado’s most beautiful wedding mornings.

TIPS & TRICKS

2026 Wedding Hair & Makeup Trends Brides Are Actually Asking For

TIPS & TRICKS

Soft Glam Wedding Makeup: The Look Every 2026 Bride Wants

TIPS & TRICKS

Vintage Hollywood Wedding Hair & Makeup for the Modern Bride

TIPS & TRICKS

Half-Up Wedding Hair: 2026’s Most-Requested Bridal Style

REAL BRIDES

Britney & John’s Carpinteria Wedding | Santa Barbara Wedding Hair and Makeup

REAL BRIDES

Maria & Farhan’s San Ysidro Ranch Elopement | Santa Barbara Wedding Hair and Makeup

REAL BRIDES

Cat & Cooper’s Palm Springs Wedding | Palm Springs Bridal Hair and Makeup

REAL BRIDES

Danielle & Brian’s Temecula Creek Inn Wedding | Temecula Wedding Hair and Makeup

REAL BRIDES

A La Valencia Wedding in La Jolla | San Diego Wedding Hair and Makeup

REAL BRIDES

Martha & Wes’s Devil’s Thumb Ranch Wedding | Colorado Wedding Hair and Makeup

REAL BRIDES

Kristi & Bryce’s Lake Tahoe Wedding | Lake Tahoe Wedding Hair and Makeup

REAL BRIDES

Megan & Blaine’s Big Sky Wedding | Montana Wedding Hair and Makeup

REAL BRIDES

Maddie & Ben’s Modern Palm Springs Wedding | Palm Springs Wedding Hair and Makeup

HAIR AND MAKEUP COSTS

How Much Does Wedding Hair and Makeup Cost in Colorado? (2026 Guide)

TIPS & TRICKS

Wedding Hair and Makeup for a Large Bridal Party: How to Make the Morning Run on Time

TIPS & TRICKS

How Long Does Wedding Hair and Makeup Take? Building a Wedding Morning Timeline That Holds

REAL BRIDES

A Colorado Springs Wedding at The Estate on Elm | Colorado Springs Wedding Hair and Makeup

REAL BRIDES

A Sonoma Rehearsal Dinner at Distinct Locations | Wine Country Hair and Makeup

REAL BRIDES

Anna & Dan’s Wedding at Villa Royale | Palm Springs Wedding Hair and Makeup

WEDDINGS

Alexandra & Kyle’s Wedding at South Coast Winery | Temecula Wedding Hair and Makeup

HAIR AND MAKEUP COSTS

The Cost of Wedding Hair and Makeup in California (2026 Guide)

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Why Smart Brides Never Skip Their Bridal Hair and Makeup Trial

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Planning Wedding Hair and Makeup in Palm Springs

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Bridal Hair & Makeup in San Diego: What to Expect When Booking Your Beauty Team

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The Only 2025 Bridal Beauty Trends You Need To Know (And Why They Work)

WEDDINGS

A Coastal Chic Wedding at Belle Haven Club

WEDDINGS

A Timeless Garden Wedding at Filoli Estate

TIPS & TRICKS

Top 10 Long-Lasting Lipsticks for Brides

TIPS & TRICKS

The Essential Questions to Ask Your Wedding Hair and Makeup Stylist

WEDDINGS

La Quinta Resort Wedding: Allie & Ryan’s Enchanting Desert Romance

WEDDINGS

An Absolutely Stunning December Wedding At Park Hyatt Aviara

WEDDINGS

The Parker, Palm Springs: The Perfect Setting for a November Wedding

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How Much Should You Budget for Wedding Hair and Makeup?

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Expert Tips for Perfect Destination Wedding Hair and Makeup

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Planning Your Dream Destination Wedding Hair and Makeup: A Step-by-Step Guide

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A Dream Destination Wedding at the Smith Center: A Las Vegas Love Story