Safari Texas Ranch Wedding | Azeesat + Adam

Jul 3

interracial couple enjoy a kiss in front of the water fountain

How We Met

Azeesat reached out to me about a month or two before her wedding. She needed a hairstylist for her wedding at Safari Texas Ranch, and I just happened to be available. With her living in Boston, I scheduled some time for us to do a virtual consultation so that we could chat about the vision she had for her hair on her wedding day.

I remember Azzesat being soft-spoken and kind. I could tell she would be one of my “thorough” brides because she seemed very detailed in her conversation with me, which was fine because I’ve worked with brides like that before and tend to be a bit Type A myself.

bride getting her hair done at Sugar Land Marriott hotel on her wedding day

the back of the brides head showcasing her rose gold flower hair comb

The Wedding Day

After having to cancel their huge wedding plans due to Covid, Azeesat and her fiancé’ Adam decided to host a more intimate wedding. Despite the threats of horrible rain, the wedding day came, and the sun shined bright…thank God!

Azzesat was calm on her wedding day, laying out her accessories and other things for her photographer to capture. Her sister and wedding planner were by her side in case she needed anything, and Camille and I were there as her glam squad to prep her for the big day.

Her Hair

For Azzesat’s hair, I added human hair clip-ins to her hair that were about 16” in length. She has a relaxer on her hair, so once I added the clip-ins, I curled and pinned her hair in sections. I added edge control to her front hairline and finished the style with shine and hairspray to seal the look.

bride having her makeup done on her wedding day at the hotel

bride looking down at her cell phone in a white bridal robe with sheer sleeves

Brides Badgley Mischka rose gold shoes and strapless wedding gown

sister of the bride in a maroon gown helps her sister get in to her white strapless gown

black and white photo of the bride looking over her shoulder in her strapless gown

groom in a navy blue and black tuxedo with a black bowtie

pink, purple, and maroon wedding bouquet with greenery accents

bride and groom pose for the camera outside at Safari Ranch

groom embraces his wife as her veil flows in the wind

maroon and pink reception decor with floating candles on the floor

white stage with dozens of roses and floating candles surrounding the head table

father of the bride walks his daughter down the aisle in his gold African attire

bride and groom smile at their head table with a pink and maroon backdrop surrounded by floating candles

Mother son dance and the "shoe" game played at the reception

three-tiered white wedding cake with red roses on top

bride and groom change into their maroon African attire

bride and groom participate in the money dance with their guests

What did she say?

“With only a few months to go before my wedding, I was in desperate need of a solid hairstylist. I happened to find information about Nyoka online, and I am so glad that I did! She was very sweet, professional, organized, and responsive throughout the planning process, which was very important to me. She continued to communicate with me regularly after my initial consultation and was flexible when I had to make a change in meeting location, which helped to make the planning process smooth. She did an amazing job for both my hair and my MIL's hair on my wedding day! Nyoka was great about making suggestions that really elevated my wedding day look. I felt gorgeous on my big day, and everyone loved my hair! Many thanks to Nyoka Gregory Beauty for her marvelous work!”

Interracial bride and groom kiss in their African attire while exiting their reception surrounded by guests holding sparklers

bride and groom exiting their wedding surrounded by family and friends

The Details

Dressing Location: Houston Marriott Sugar Land
Venue: Safari Texas Ranch
Photographer: Dedrick Diggs Photography
Wedding Planner: The Blooming Details
Makeup Artist: Cami’flage Makeup Artistry
Hairstylist {Bride & MOG}: Nyoka Gregory Beauty

Nyoka Celestine https://www.nyokagregorybeauty.com