Photo Credit: Alamo Photographic

Looking for a makeup artist or hair stylist for your big day? Here is a short list of some of San Antonio’s finest:

Makeup

MAC Stores:

• Macys

2310 Southwest Military Drive

P:210.334.2000

• MAC (Northstar Mall)

7400 San Pedro

P:210.375.7804

• Dillards (Northstar Mall)

7400 San Pedro
Suite 900

P: 210.344.3450

• Macy’s

200 Northstar Mall

P: 210.340.4302

• Macy’s

6301 Northwest Loop 410

P: 210.647.2562

• Nordstrom

15900 La Cantera Pkwy
Building 13

P: 210.332.1900

Even if you don’t wear makeup on a regular basis, it’s important to have some on your wedding day as you will be taking a lot of photos and you’ll want to look your best. Just a little cover up, blush and lip gloss goes a long way if you are not comfortable with a complete look. Another note is to make sure you do a trial run before your big day (the day of your bridal shower would be perfect so you don’t have to worry about doing your makeup for the event and you’ll get to show it off to family and friends who will give you their opinion of how it looks). It’s important to do this so you will be comfortable with someone else doing your makeup if you haven’t had it done before and you’ll also be able to give the makeup artist feedback as to what you like and don’t like before the big day.

Hair:

Visible Changes:

• Northstar Mall

7400 San Pedro

Suite 810

W: www.visiblechanges.com/locations/northstar.pdf

P: 210.349.1581

• La Cantera

15900 La Cantera Pkwy.

Suite 10020

W: www.visiblechanges.com/locations/lacantera.pdf

P: 210.256.8770

Versi:

5528 Broadway

W: www.versi.com

P: 210.828.8725

Changes Natural Salon & Spa:

11745 IH10 West

W: www.changesnaturel.net

P: 210.641.0900

Sergio’s Salon & Spa:

116 Losoya Street

W: www.sergiossalonandspa.com

P: 210.224.4968

If you are comfortable with your hair stylist, ask them if they specialize in up-dos or wedding-day styles as some only prefer to cut or color hair. If they do, use them as you already know them. Ask for photo references if they have any or any suggestions for styles as they know your hair and see a lot of styles on a regular basis. Also schedule a run-though as well!

Hair & Makeup (in-store or on-location specializing in wedding day looks)

Madame Makeup & Hair:

520 N. Main Ave

W: www.madamemakeup.com

P: 210.826.0138

Blush:

On location

W: www.facesbyblush.com

P: 210.842.3794

A Very Good Hair Day:

On location

W: www.averygoodhairday.com

P: 210.836.5885

Pure Posh:

Village at Stone Oak

W: www.pureposhsalon.com

P: 210.490.7873

Indulgences Hair & Body Salon:

300 W. Bitters Ste. 229

W: www.indulgenceshairandbodysalon.com

P: 210.384.0134

Ciao Bella:

On location

W: www.theciaobellastudio.com

P: 210.385.8005

Beyond your wedding dress shopping, finding a dress for your bridesmaids can just as daunting. So we’ve “maid” it a little easier on you with a local resource guide for some of San Antonio’s best bridesmaid dress shops:

Photo Credit: Alamo Photographic

Local Resources:

Alfred Angelo: http://bit.ly/aabridesmaids

Two locations in San Antonio:

• 9951 I-10 West
  San Antonio, TX 78230
  (210) 558-3168
• 209 Northwest Loop 410
  San Antonio, TX 78216
  (210) 530-5100

Hours of Operation:

M-F: 11 am to 8 pm
Sat: 10 am to 6 pm
Sun: 12 pm to 6 pm

Bella Bridesmaid: www.bellabridesmaid.com

5800 Broadway St #201
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 804-1000

Hours of Operation:

T-F: 10 am to 6 pm
Sat: 10 am to 5 pm
Sun-Mon: Closed

Designers: Alvina Valenta, Amsale, Anna Elyse, Badgley Mischka, Carol Hannah, Coren Moore, Jenny Yoo, Love by Enzoani, LulaKate Bridal, Priscilla of Boston, Melissa Sweet, Monique Lhuillier Maids, Simple Silhouettes, Two Birds

Photo Credit: Alamo Photographic

Bridal Galleria: http://www.sawhost.com/bridalgalleria/

7319 San Pedro Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 342-5752

Hours of Operation:

M-F: 10:30 am to 7 pm
Sat: 10 am to 6 pm
Sun: Closed

David’s Bridal: http://www.davidsbridal.com/Browse_Bridal-Party

Two locations in San Antonio:

• 5841 NW Loop 410
  San Antonio, TX 78238
  (210) 680-5094
• 125 NW Loop 410 (Plaza del Norte)
  San Antonio, TX 78216
  (210) 340-5385

Hours of Operation:

M-F: 11 am to 9 pm
Sat: 10 am to 7 pm
Sun: 12 pm to 6 pm

Julian Gold:  www.juliangold.com

4109 McCullough

Photo Credit: Alamo Photographic

San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 824-2493

Hours of Operation:

M-Sat: 10 am to 5:30 pm
Sun: Closed

Designers: Amsale, Vera Wang, Melissa Sweet, Priscilla of Boston, Lazaro, Bill Levkoff, Watters & Watters

Nordstrom’s: http://bit.ly/Nordstromsbridesmaids

Nordstrom The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78256
(210)332-1900

Hours of Operation:

M-Sat: 10 am to 9 pm
Sun: 12 pm to 6 pm

Designers: ABS by Allen Schwartz, Adrianna Papell, Adrianna Papell Day, Aidan Mattox, Alexia Admor, Amsale, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Betsy & Adam, Cachet, Calvin Klein, David Meister, Donna Morgan, Donna Ricco, Elie Tahari, Eliza J, Ellen Tracy, Glint, Halston Heritage, JS Boutique, JS Collections, Laundry by Shelli Segal, Maggy London, Max & Cleo, ML Monique Lhuillier Bridesmaids, Nicole Miller, Patra, Suzi Chin for Maggy Boutique, Tadashi Shoji, Tahari by Arthur S. Levine, Taylor Dresses, Xscape

The Bridal Connection: www.bridalconnectionsa.com/

6909 N Loop 1604 E
San Antonio, TX 78266
(210) 967-4696

Hours of Operation:

Photo Credit: Alamo Photographic

M-F: 11 am to 7 pm
Sat: 10 am to 7 pm
Sun: 12 pm to 6 pm

Designers: After 6 by The Dessy Group, Mori Lee, Alexia, Bari Jay, Forever Yours, Eden Bridals, bill Levkoff, Mary’s Bridal

The Bridal Salon of San Antonio: www.bridalsalonsa.com/

2150 East Hildebrand Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78209-6333
(210) 828-7931

Hours of Operation:

T-Sat: 10 am to 5 pm
Sun-Mon: closed

Designers: Watters & Watters, Wtoo, Vera Wang Maids, Jim Hjelm Occasions & Separates, The Dessy Group

There are also tons and tons (we really mean tons) of resources online that you can order from as well. Here are some unique choices that you may already shop at already!

Online Resources:

J Crew: http://www.jcrew.com/wedding/Wedding_Bridesmaid/bridesmaidpartydresses.jsp

Photo Credit: Alamo Photographic

The Dessy Group: www.dessy.com/bridesmaid-dresses/

The Limited: http://bit.ly/limitedbridesmaids

White House Black Market: http://bit.ly/whbmbridesmaids

And remember, think about your bridesmaids feelings and budget before choosing the dress. You will be in their shoes one day too! Happy planning!

You should be! Or at least your company should be for their upcoming holiday party in the busiest month of the year! We currently have a few more opening on Fridays (2nd, 16th & 23rd), but we are offering great rates for holiday parties booked during the week (Mon-Thurs). We can accommodate up to 230 in our large ballroom for your event with either a mixer-style set up or for a seated meal. Check out our website for pricing information: http://www.plazalecea.com/conference-room-prices.html

Plaza Lecea is proud to host the “Celebrating Art” Hope for the Future Art Show & Sale on November 9th. The local art community is coming together to share their talents to increase the tuition assistance available for San Antonio children in need. This art show and sale features work from local artists Brother Cletus, Lionel Sosa, Paula Cox, Jung Hee Mun, Jesse Trevino, Carlos Cortes, Bill Meek, Paul Northway, G.E. Mullan and more. The Marian Choir from Providence Catholic School, the Central Catholic High School Jazz Band and two St. Anthony Catholic High School students, Eric Garza and Sarah Centeno will be performing throughout the event for your entertainment as well.

Brother Cletus, a renowned artist and Marianist Brother, designed the signature piece for the show and will sell additional copies for $25 with 100% of the proceeds benefitting Hope for the Future. This special piece (shown to the right) sends schoolbooks soaring in the air from a Catholic school, as a sign of hope rising.

The show will also feature student’s work from local Catholic high schools,  judged by Kathy Armstrong, Director of Exhibitions for the Southwest School of Art. Approximately 25 submissions will be on display and up for sale with 50-100% of the proceeds going towards Hope for the Future in support of its mission to provide tuition assistance to families in need.

Details:

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Refreshments provided by The RK Group & Sessi Wine Co.

$40 per person

RSVP: hopeforfuture@archsa.org or 210.734.1963

Hope for the Future is a non-profit organization that makes the proven benefits of Catholic School Education available to economically disadvantaged children. With tuition assistance and grants for programs and technology, Hope for the Future supports the 45 Archdiocese of San Antonio Catholic schools.