Beauty tips to prepare you for your wedding day...

My team and I are very excited for the upcoming bridal season. We still have spots left for 2016 but they are booking fast. Please inquire by email at info@katieelwood.com to see if your date is available...

I have so much love for this bride! When I met Christie back in January we had such a great time chatting during her trial, I instantly was excited for her August wedding. My team and I had an amazing time with Christie and her bridesmaids the morning of the wedding day. They were all so sweet and gorgeous! Take a peek below at the stunning photos by Whitney Krutzfeldt and florals by Garden Party Flowers...

After prepping the skin with Caudalie's Beauty Elixir and cream, I then applied the Original Laura Mercier Primer.  I applied the Make Up For Ever HD foundation with my Beauty Blender and concealed with the Giorgio Armani High Precision concealer. Next I set with a translucent powder and contoured the cheekbones with matte bronzer.  For a pop of colour I used a pink blush and highlighted the skin with Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder...

Last year I had the pleasure of working with some amazing vendors to create this gorgeous bridal styled photoshoot. Kim Maru of Maru Photography requested a natural look for our model and I did just that! See what I used to create this simple but stunning bridal look, along with all the details and decor from this farm wedding...

I had such a great time getting Lindsay and her bridal party ready for her big day.  Despite some untimely weather (it was the August windstorm day), she managed to get some great outdoor photos and everything went off without a hitch.  For her makeup we created a look that was all about the eyes with really fresh beautiful skin.  Lindsay wanted to make her eyes pop so we did a more dramatic liner and doubled up on lashes!  Take a look at the beauty breakdown below for more details about this gorgeous bridal look...

Featured yesterday on Vale + Vine was this "Wedding Prep with a Bride + Her Maids" story that I paired up with Stephanie from Sweetheart Events to bring to life.  Since the wedding day excitement doesn't just start when a bride walks down the aisle, we thought it would be fun to showcase the morning leading...

Anita wanted natural makeup but for it to still look amazing in photos.  One thing she wanted to make sure we avoided was having the makeup look too heavy in person.  We decided to go a little smokier on the eyes but keep the skin coverage sheer and glowing...

With wedding season already in full swing brides have likely checked the venue and the dress, among many other things off their to-do list.  Depending on where jewellery...

Stay fit leading up to your wedding day with these tips from Function Health and Fitness...

See what I used to create this beautiful bridal makeup look...

In need of a little wedding inspiration?  

Read on to see what products I used for this Winter bride... 

Follow the link to see what lashes are in my makeup bag...

Check out the makeup my team and I did for the Blush Fashion Show...

I am excited to announce that I will be partnering with Kirill Bordon Photography, Sweetheart Events and Our Little Flower Company for this amazing engagement photoshoot give-a-way! 

Check out my bridal beauty makeup picks inspired by the gorgeous gowns from Loverly...

Follow the link to see my most recent bridal fashion shoot...

Check out what makeup I used on this beautiful bride...

I am excited to be apart of the Brock House Wedding Show this year!  In order to help celebrate, I am giving away a complimentary makeup and hair session to one winner for their engagement photoshoot or next celebration event...

Read on to see what products I used on this beautiful bride...

I was so happy when Leanne contacted me a few months prior to her July wedding.  We had met a few years back on a photoshoot, so I was thrilled that she asked me to be apart of her wedding day to beautify her and her gorgeous bridesmaids...

The days leading up to your bridal makeup trial can be just as important as the days before the wedding...

This year brides are choosing softer waves, looser up-dos and retro curls.  A few weeks back I shared my favourite bridal makeup looks for spring.  Here are a few hairstyle ideas I love…