Hey y’all, its Amanda stepping in to guest blog today! I had the pleasure of being a part of one of the sweetest weddings this past weekend along with Lou and just couldn’t wait to share!
Lou Stevens Glam Squad was built on a passion for special event hair and makeup combined with a strong family dynamic. We love that we have been able to make a career out of doing what we love, and Kristen and her family reminded me why I got into the business in the first place. What we do is so much more than pretty hair and makeup. It’s a feeling, its a service, and its something that we are so blessed to be able to touch other peoples lives with.
I want to back up a second and fill you in on something special about Kristen and her family. We were contacted just a few weeks prior to the big day by a colleague in the wedding community to help with a bride who was moving up her wedding from October 2017 to March 2017. We didn’t really know any details, but of course Lou and I were excited to help and without hesitation said we would volunteer to do it ourselves. It seems to us that if there was a reason that the wedding was being pushed up, and we were asked to be a part of it, it was the least we could do.
When we found out a little more about the wedding, we realized what a small world it was and that Kristen’s family is a part of our church family at Commonwealth Chapel. Kristen’s younger brother, Beckett, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Ewings Sarcoma several months ago, and due to the unpredictable nature of childhood cancer, they wanted to make sure Beckett was able to celebrate with them in style! To learn more about Beckett and his family, visit https://www.gofundme.com/29tytfdw. Kristen and Brandon also donated a portion of their wedding day gifts to the Sarcoma Foundation (https://www.curesarcoma.org/donate/). Lou and I are so filled with faith, and we are praying in a big way for continued healing along with a whole bunch of others on #TeamBeckett!
Kristen was absolutely stunning in her vintage style twisted updo, her shimmery natural eye, and perfect pink pout. Im sure when Brandon saw her come down the aisle, he was beyond excited to see how beautiful she looked! Kristen’s bridesmaids all wore deep purple dresses and her little sisters got to be a part of the day as well getting hair and makeup done, jumping on the bed, and of course eating lots of snacks to prep for the big day ahead.
To Kristen and Brandon and their whole family, thank you so much for allowing Lou and myself to be a part of your special day in a small way. We had the absolute best time with the ladies getting all glammed up and we’ve enjoyed seeing photos pop up on social media from the rest of the day! We wish you all the best of luck in your new life as a married couple in Nashville. Congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs Ivory!!!