hair: follow up

ok ladies, a bit delayed but I'm finally following up on my post about my hair trial.

The woman's name is Diane, she has her own shop called Hair by Diane, right in Old Town Alexandria. She is really sweet and great to work with.

My appointment was at 11am on the day of my bridal shower, I had forgotten to print out any of my inspiration ideas, or a photo of my dress, or anything! I also was in need of a haircut, told her I'd get one before the next trial, and she offered to cut it for me right then! She also let me use her computer to look up my dress online, so she could see what kind of style I was going for. So she's really flexible and helpful and awesome - and speedy! She had me shampooed and cut, put me in rollers, and then did Three (3!) hairstyles for me, in 2 hours. Actually just under 2 hours. So here are some of my pics:

#1 - way too big in the back for my big head! but it had nice volume in front

#2 - you can't see the back but it's a nice bunch of curls, smaller than the photo above, and positioned lower on my head. I like the front on this one ok but I will ask her to play around with more styles next time (like the Natalie Portman look from my last hair post.

And, #3 - you can't really tell in this photo but the bun or whatever is off-center so it's closer to my right ear than my left - I really liked that. I think I would just want more going on in front, and this could be a great style for me. I ended up wearing this hairdo to my bridal shower that day, and my bachelorette party that night, and the 'do held up great!

This trial was mostly for her to get a feel for my hair and style. We learned a bit from each hairstyle and next appointment, I'll take my veil and combs and whatnot, and we'll work out the final hairstyle.

Did I mention Diane is coming to my hotel room the day of the wedding to do my hair, and my bridesmaids, and my mom? It's $190 for me, $65 for each of my bridesmaids and $50 for my mom. I definitely have not found a more reasonably priced stylist!

Last Minute

I finally made it to Charleston and have been here for a few days. I feel a million times better because now I get to meet with the people who I have been communication with from Arlington via email or phone and I can now see them in person. The biggest downside to planning a wedding from out of town is the inability to run over to your venue and take measurements or to envision the space decorated the way you want.

Now that I am here were are pretty much assembling and putting together everything. I finally picked up our wedding programs from Kinko's (who are fantastic for those last minute print jobs!). I think I am going to nix the ribbon because that is definitely something I can live without. I finalized the menu (I know, 3 days before is absurd) since we had an additional number of guests who keep kosher. Let me tell you---finding a fully kosher meal is not as easy as it seems! Or at least in West VA! I finally got everything put together with the DJ --- who I really hope turns out to be great---I am a little concerned that he might be WAY too chatty. All I have to do now is hope that this cold spell in the mountains lets up. The one great thing is the foliage---hooray for awesome pictures.

I have my hair trial today as well, so it's a last minute week for me all around. Not for lack of planning (had this one booked since November), but just the strain of planning from 7 hours away and not being readily available to just hop on a plane. Let's hope it all comes together by Saturday!

For all you ladies getting married this weekend or in the next few weekends, what ends are still left untied?