HOW WE VIEW BEAUTY
TIMELESS
ALLURING
REFINED
DELICATE
EFFORTLESS
…a reflection of you
MEET THE TEAM
CRYSTAL [the FOUNDER]
LEAD MAKEUP ARTIST + HAIRSTYLIST
BEST ADVICE EVER RECEIVED:
- GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY
A NOTE TO MY YOUNGER SELF:
- BEING A DISRUPTER IS YOUR SUPERPOWER, AND WILL ULTIMATELY DRIVE YOUR SUCCESS. NO NEED TO FEEL SHAME ABOUT NOT FITTING IN THE BOX.
WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF BEAUTY ENTREPRENEURS:
- YOU ARE THE MAGIC FORMULA. IT IS EASY TO WASTE YOUR CAREER SEARCHING FOR SOMEONE TO FEED YOU THE FORMULA TO SUCCESS; WHEN ALL ALONG, SHOWING UP AS YOURSELF IS ALL YOU’VE EVER NEEDED.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
CREATING AND WORKING ALONGSIDE THE MOST COVETED TEAM OF BRIDAL TALENT IN ATLANTA.
WISE WORDS FROM BONNIE JEAN:
“CRYSTAL, LOOK INSIDE YOURSELF AT WHO YOU REALLY ARE AND GO FROM THERE. LOVE YOURSELF FIRST.”
LOVE, MEMAW
CHELSEA
LEAD HAIRSTYLIST + MAKEUP ARTIST
MUST-HAVE PRODUCT:
- HOLLYWOOD FLAWLESS FILTER BY CHARLOTTE TILBURY
- INDIVIDUAL LASHES
GUILTY PLEASURE:
- SINGING 80’S YACHT ROCK AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS WHILE DRIVING WITH MY SUNROOF OPEN.
BEST ADVICE FOR BRIDES:
- CONTROL WHAT YOU HAVE CONTROL OVER, LET GO OF THE REST.
BUCKET LIST SPLURGE:
- TRAVEL TO NEW ZEALAND
A NOTE TO MY YOUNGER SELF:
- STOP LIVING IN THE PAST, AND EMBRACE YOUR PRESENT.
SHANA
LEAD MAKEUP ARTIST
MUST-HAVE PRODUCT:
- CHANEL LE VOLUME MASCARA
- BAUME ESSENTIEL
GUILTY PLEASURE:
- BAKED GOODS
BEST ADVICE FOR BRIDES:
- ALWAYS BE AUTHENTIC IN THE CHOICES YOU MAKE, THE DAY IS YOURS FOREVER.
BUCKET LIST SPLURGE:
- THE MANY ROUND-THE-WORLD TRIPS I HAVE IN MY HEAD. I WANT TO EXPERIENCE IT ALL…AND EAT!
A NOTE TO MY YOUNGER SELF:
- BE MORE DECISIVE. YOU MAKE IT MORE COMPLICATED BY TRYING TO NOT BE A BURDEN.
ISABELLE
LEAD MAKEUP ARTIST + HAIRSTYLIST
MUST-HAVE PRODUCT:
- MOROCCAN OIL TEXTURE SPRAY
- BOBBI BROWN FACE BASE
GUILTY PLEASURE:
- HABITUAL VINTAGE SHOPPING
BEST ADVICE FOR BRIDES:
- PRIORITIZE WHAT YOU LOVE DURING PLANNING AND CREATE MEANINGFUL MEMORIES.
BUCKET LIST SPLURGE:
- A SUMMER VACATION IN PROVENCE
A NOTE TO MY YOUNGER SELF:
- DARE TO BE DIFFERENT
CANDICE
HAIRSTYLIST
MUST-HAVE PRODUCT:
- KRISTEN ESS WORKING TEXTURE POWDER
- HAIR MASCARA FOR FLYAWAYS
GUILTY PLEASURE:
- ANY REALITY SHOW
BEST ADVICE FOR BRIDES:
- THE INSPIRATION PHOTOS YOU FIND ON PINTEREST WERE DONE FOR PHOTOSHOOTS. SEARCH TAGGED WEDDING VENDORS ON INSTAGRAM FOR ACTUAL BRIDES TO BE INFLUENCED BY.
BUCKET LIST SPLURGE:
- SUPER SPLURGE, MEANING INVENTION: A COLLAPSIBLE, TRAVEL-FRIENDLY, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT CHAIR AND TABLE; NOW, IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK FOR?
A NOTE TO MY YOUNGER SELF:
- BEING “LUCKY” IS A LOT OF WORK, AND YOU DESERVE TO BE HERE TOO.
WHITLEY
MAKEUP ARTIST
MUST-HAVE PRODUCT:
- DIOR BACKSTAGE GLOW FACE PALETTE
- CHARLOTTE TILBURY LIP LINERS
GUILTY PLEASURE:
- RACKING UP MY ONLINE SHOPPING CART AND NOT FOLLOWING THROUGH WITH THE PURCHASE.
BEST ADVICE FOR BRIDES:
- START BOOKING YOUR VENDORS AS SOON AS YOU HAVE A DATE! WE BOOK OUT FURTHER THAN MOST PEOPLE REALIZE.
BUCKET LIST SPLURGE:
- FLYING ETHIAD RESIDENCE TO SOMEWHERE MAJESTIC.
A NOTE TO MY YOUNGER SELF:
- KEEP DREAMING BIG, AND THEN TRUST THE PROCESS.
MONICA
MAKEUP ARTIST
MUST-HAVE PRODUCT:
- FACE ATELIER PRO FOUNDATION
- SHISEIDO SYNCHRO SKIN CONCEALER
GUILTY PLEASURE:
- K-DRAMA & REALITY TRASH T.V.
BEST ADVICE FOR BRIDES:
- KEEP DATING EACH OTHER. DATE NIGHTS ARE A MUST!
BUCKET LIST SPLURGE:
- VISITING JAPAN
A NOTE TO MY YOUNGER SELF:
- CELEBRATE YOUR VICTORIES IN LIFE…EVEN THE SMALL ONES.
GOOD-TO-KNOW
HOW IT STARTED:
- Founded in 2014 in Charleston, SC, Crystal launched Bridal Beauty Authority while primarily working as a solo artist. During her time in Charleston, it became evident that the wedding space was where her talent was meant to thrive. Beyond serving brides, she desired to serve her creative community - creating a space where artists and stylists are seen, heard, and valued. Crystal and her team have established their position as the Southeast’s leading elite bridal beauty team.
SELECTING TEAM MEMBERS:
- Each team member is vetted and personally selected by Crystal, based on a variety of technical factors. While talent is a known requirement, chemistry, respect, and rapport amongst the team are a vital part of our success. Any professional representing Bridal Beauty Authority authentically aligns with our core values, mission, and aesthetic.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
- Every Bridal Beauty Authority team member works in hair and makeup full-time. We are artisans who take tremendous pride in perfecting our craft individually and as a unit with continual education and staying on top of industry trends.
We promise to never settle; to keep you on time, and to always give you heirloom-worthy photos, with badass hair and makeup.