Balmorhea Wedding Venue | Cassandra + Ferdinan
How we met
Cassandra was referred to me by her wedding planner, Kayla who I’d worked with on a few occasions. Kayla and I have grown close over the years so I’m always happy to work with her on a project, especially a wedding. I remember Cassandra being very nice and detailed when it came to her beauty planning. She knew what she wanted and how she wanted to look overall so she was able to convey her requests but ask questions in the process.
The Wedding Day
When we arrived Cassandra and her party were pulling up as well so we were able to get set up and start almost immediately. I remember they had a good music playlist going and everyone had sort of a chill-laxed attitude. There was no one stressing out or anything. Just everyone hanging out getting their hair and makeup done.
Her hair: Cassandra knew she wanted an updo and showed me inspirational pictures at her wedding consultation and trial. We chose to use the clip-in extensions she’d purchased to add the desired length and fullness for the updo. They matched perfectly and gave us just enough volume to enhance the look.
Her makeup: Not wanting to do anything dramatic, my bride chose a soft natural look except for her eyes… she wanted them to pop. She ended up finding some really pretty lashes that she wanted to incorporate so I used them to add the wow factor.
For the wedding party: Cassandra’s bridesmaids decided on their own hair and makeup looks and team NGB executed them all. We loved working with such a diverse group because we didn’t get to do it often. They were beautifully fun gals.
What did she say?
“When looking for wedding beauty I was overwhelmed with all the choices. After browsing vendors I soon realized that I needed a team that would be able to handle the diversity of my bridesmaids. Unfortunately, that cut down a lot of options but I am thankful that it led me to Nyoka and her team. From consultation to the day of, communication was never an issue; she was quick to respond to emails and phone calls. She is fair & transparent with her pricing and is more than happy to clarify any questions. Nyoka and her team tackled hair & makeup for me, 5 bridesmaids, 1 mother, and my sister-in-law. They were patient and professional, especially with meeting our requests and taming our not-always-cooperative hair. They ensured everyone was comfortable and looking great. Nyoka went above and beyond to make sure my vision was created, which included making sure my lashes were to my liking and helping adjust my floral hairpiece. Now let me tell you something, I cried at least 5 times and my makeup didn’t budge with the exception of some mascara. I barely needed a touchup and my hair looked fabulous even after hours of sweating, jumping, and dancing. If that’s not skill I don’t know what is. She is amazing and I will recommend her to everyone.”
—Cassandra
The Details
Venue: Balmorhea Weddings and Events
Wedding Planner: Kayla Taylor
Bridal Party Hair & Makeup: Nyoka Gregory Beauty
Florist: Poison Ivy Floral Events
Photographer: J. W. Baugh Photography
Cake: Cakes by Gina
DJ: DJ Auditory
Videographer: Monroe Videography
Wedding Gown: Brickhouse Bridal
