bride and groom smile at each other surrounded by an archway of flowers

How We Met

Sarah and I met via The Knot. She reached out with her inquiry asking for pricing for her Disney-themed wedding. I remember our initial phone consultation like it was yesterday. She had a super bubbly personality talking about her wedding and how she and her mother were spending time paying attention to detail so that it would be the most magical day of her life.

Like hundreds of brides in 2020, Sarah had to reschedule her wedding date due to COVID-19. My heart broke for her. Not only because of the worldwide pandemic but also because she and her fiance were a part of a venue closure a few months earlier. Yes! Her wedding venue went out of business, took their money, and left them with unanswered questions. It was terrible.

Able to recover from those two disasters, she, like some of my other brides, went ahead and got married on their initially scheduled wedding date and then had their reception later. I’m so happy she finally got her magical moment.

bride getting the final touches of her makeup done on her wedding day

The wedding day

Sarah was ready for the day! Having rescheduled her wedding date twice due to the pandemic, she was ready to get the party started. By the time her wedding date came around, she’d been married one year, so it was a first anniversary celebration as well.

Her Hair

When we did her trial session initially, she wanted to wear a half-up, half-down look. She had long hair, and we agreed that it would go with the overall Disney-themed look. But by the time we got to her actual wedding day, she’d cut her hair and was concerned that wearing a mask would cause her to get hot faster, so she decided on an updo.

I did an updo braided bun look for Sarah with one sleek side. This would allow her to take her mask on and off in case she got hot and also would be easy for her to remove the mask without it getting caught in her hair.

Her Makeup

Since our first meeting, Sarah told me that she wanted airbrush makeup, and that’s what she got. Airbrush makeup is sprayed onto the skin instead of using a makeup brush traditionally. I gave her a soft pink eyeshadow look combining shimmers and mattes, accentuated the apples of her cheeks with blush, and finished things off with a pink-nude lip and lashes.

pink bridesmaids robes and white bride robe

Brides Gianni Bini blinged out wedding shoes, perfume bottle, and jewelry

bride putting her earrings in her ear while looking in the mirror in her white wedding gown

bride smiles while sitting in a chair in her white gown showing off her sparkly shoes

groom smiles in his custom black suit, showing off his bowtie

groom and groomsmen showoff their black suits with white shirts and black ties

couple exchange vows at their Disney Themed wedding at Di Amici Upscale Events in Houston, Texas

bride and groom participate in the sand ceremony at their Disney themed wedding

Bride and groom smile with their wedding party at Di Amici Upscale Events in houston, Texas

bride changes into a white fitted gown with lace sleeves for her reception

bride and groom take a moment after their reception to do a private photoshoot outside at sunset

groom presses his forehead against his brides head as they dance their first dance as husband and wife

pink and white three-tiered Disney pricess cake

bride and groom cut their three-tiered pink and white wedding cake

bride leans in to get ready to throw her wedding bouquet at her reception

groom dances with his bride while she laughs hysterically

guest dance at this Disney themed wedding reception

What did she say?

“Nyoka is absolutely the best! She is super sweet and caring but also very professional! She did my hair and makeup for my wedding and she also did my 4 bridesmaids’ hair and makeup. From the moment I met Nyoka, I felt so comfortable and relaxed! She was also super flexible with me since I had to push my wedding (twice) because of covid. I could not be more pleased to have gotten to know her and work with her. She helped make my big day AMAZING. I will definitely be calling her anytime I need something done for a special event! My bridal party loved her so much that they want to book a make-up party! We are all team Nyoka”!

groom grabs one last kiss from his bride before exiting their reception

bride and groom smile for the camera while exiting their reception

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The Details

Venue: Di’ Amici Upscale Events
Photographer: Epic Productions
Hair & Makeup: Nyoka Gregory Beauty

Disney themed wedding | Sarah + Daniel