Transformations Artistry LLC

These are a few of our most coveted dates of 2026 with inquiries/bookings dating back to April of 2025.

As you can see, each date is reserved for only one special bride…the one who completes her contract which typically happens 9-12 months in advance. Every single day we receive inquiries from brides 3-6 months out from their wedding date (some even WEEKS out), asking for availability, and we have to turn them away, referring them out to other trusted artists who are likely booked too. Though some brides certainly can get lucky with finding an artist for a weekday or low-season date, it is rare. Reputable vendors book well in advance.

A wedding day happens once in a lifetime, so we take the time to make sure the bride we book aligns with our brand, has the day reserved solely for her, and is wholly cared for in the months leading up to her big day.

We send reminders for bridal previews, offer advice on cuts/colors/esthetic treatments, supply our bride with hair & skincare guides months in advance, communicate with her planner, pamper & engage her at her bridal trial, train in techniques to keep her hair & makeup looking amazing & lasting long into the night, and generally support her in any beauty-related aspect (and even beyond if she requests guidance regarding vendors!). Your girlfriend or childhood hairstylist can’t do the same though they may be free or low-budget.

So when you are booking your venue and building your Pinterest board, you should be reserving your beauty stylists too! Their work will be the single most important visual on your wedding day…their artistry will be in every photo of YOU, after all!

Rachel - such a sweet, calming soul. Her May wedding was absolutely stunning, packed with rich neutral tones, soft smiles, golden sunlight, and lots of pretty hair! She took our advice at her bridal trial and bought the extensions, and wow, what an incredible result. Thanks for trusting us with your lovely locks, Rachel Peterson!

Venue The Market At Grelen Weddings
Planning Moriah McAllister The Evergreen Collective ™️ Liz Mahan
Photography Lizzie Jacobson
Florals Fruition Floral Design | Claire Kenney
Video Virginia Wedding Videographer | Ryan Feister
DJ: Level Up Entertainment
Violinist Elegant Fiddle
Hair Stylist Hampton Roads Hair Stylist/Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist MOLLY BOTTAS | CHARLOTTESVILLE MAKEUP ARTIST Charlottesville Makeup Artist
Catering the catering outfit
Cake
Bride’s dress Brooke’s Bridal & Ball
Rentals MS Events

My favorite slide is the last one… 🤍

Future brides, keep these tips in mind, and fellow artists, can anyone else relate? Anything you would add?



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Blue eyes, pops of yellow, a mountain view, and a couple in love! The recipe for a perfect wedding day!



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This topic has been heavy on my heart for years. Weekend after weekend we style bridal parties and receive requests for down-styles from folks who are either unfamiliar with the humid climate in Virginia or who are simply not grasping what wet heat plus 10 hours of activity can do to their hair. A talented stylist with a well-packed kit can do a lot of incredible things to hair, but we are not magicians.

We cannot restate this enough:

➡️ ”More hairspray” does not “make it stay” - in fact, it weighs your hair down and makes it sticky & frizzy

➡️ A “soft curl” become a nearly straight stringy mess within hours on an 89-degree, 85%-humidity day

➡️ Your hair would look even more lovely up and off your neck than it would down and stuck to your sweaty back at 6pm

…and so much more!

We want your hair to be just as stunning at 9am as it is while you dance it out at 9pm!

And that’s where booking artists who won’t just nod and say “sure!” is so important. We’ll advise you on how we expect your type, length, volume, and style of hair to act, we’ll show up day-of with the weather forecast memorized, we’ll have an arsenal of tried & true AND trendy styles on-hand, and we’ll consider all aspects of your day (like timing, weather, indoor/outdoor nature of your venue, neckline of your dress, etc) to make sure you’re looking and feeling your best!

Fellow artists, please feel free to share if this resonates with you & your clients!

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