Atlanta Local Scout: Wedding Beauty & Fitness

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Melissa Bradley Diskin

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Beauty & Fitness

A bellissimo plan

Are you really going to trust great photos of your big day to your usual routine of brisk shower and hastily-applied makeup? If your friends are gently hinting that you look into a little bridal professional attention, you may want to sign up for Entebello's Bridal Bootcamp, an 8-week program of beauty.
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November 26, 2007 10:10 AM
Good hair day

You know that your wedding day is THE day to have a good hair day and your game face on. And that's where Bliss Mobile Spa comes in, putting your hair and makeup in perfect order for those close-ups and kissing shots.
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December 19, 2007 10:04 AM
Face time

Between getting your affairs, body, and groom in order in time for a wedding, it's easy to overlook one thing that's often staring you right in the eyes: your face! Look to Dunwoody med spa bungalow Oculus Skin Care Centre, where the skin doctors and beauty pros on staff offer a "Blushing Bride" package to get skin glowing before your "I do's."
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January 4, 2008 11:00 AM
Beachy keen

My college roomy got married on Pensacola beach last Christmas. The weather was perfect. The air was balmy. My silk wrap dress smelled of heavy duty sunscreen all night. And for a half dozen dry cleanings thereafter.

But you, dear reader, are in luck! This week, I came across Coola, a new, chic-looking, organic, aluminum- and PABA-free sunscreen.... read more

January 10, 2008 11:00 AM
Head games

I'll skip gushing about Inman Park cosmetics pro Tracy Ewell's sheer skill (Really! Check her out! She give lessons!) and cut to her latest offering, a bachelorette party-perfect game she co-created with BFF/business partner Natalie Essaied called "Beauty or Not." The short story version: a handful of willing comrades (they charge $30 a pop for snacks, bubbly, and three hours of studio time) a die, and wild rules sure to end in hysterics.
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January 16, 2008 11:00 AM
Trial run updos at Esani Institute

To updo or not to updo? The eternal pre-wedding question. I don't have the answer, but if you're not in the mood for a tizzy come salon time, a trial run (or 12) is a good idea. A tip: Esani, a new Paul Mitchell teaching school, is a wonderful place to start.
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February 26, 2008 11:00 AM
Maria Heckscher Salon

I'm always on the lookout for a great salon that serves up that little something extra along with the usual roster of beauty treatments. So, brides, follow me to Maria Heckscher Salon, where you can figure out your wedding day - or just your daytime - look.
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March 14, 2008 10:00 AM
Bleu Belle Bridal

Do you live near or just love Savannah? Then head straight to Bleu Belle Bridal for a boutique bridal gown and styling experience that combines southern hospitality with cosmopolitan style.
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April 4, 2008 10:42 AM
Great makeup artistry by Tracy Ewell

Wedding-day makeup is a tricky thing. Changing lighting, all-day longevity, and a fresh face aren't an easy combination. Lucky for us we have a pro in town—Tracy Ewell and her eponymous Inman Park boutique.
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April 17, 2008 10:00 AM
Bella B: Bridal makeup and touchups

Georgia wedding + Georgia weather = possible streaky mess. Do you really want your makeup to suffer? Of course not. So, natch, you book the luxe services of wedding-day makeup artist Lindsey Frankel of Bella B.
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May 12, 2008 1:29 PM
For a fabulous updo: Sunny's Hair and Wigs

If there's one day that epitomizes the need for a good hair day, it's your wedding day. And if you want a glamorous look, or just to change up your ordinary hairstyle, you should look at extensions and wigs from Sunny's.
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July 8, 2008 10:53 AM
Travel light (but beautifully): Sera's travel-sized skincare

In the world of fast, faster and fastest, this skincare line brings both beauty and technology together in one cute package.
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July 17, 2008 4:00 PM
The Mansion on Peachtree

The Mansion on Peachtree is so gorgeous and fun that it's setting a new standard in luxury service and attention to detail. I'm really hoping the other high-end hotels in Atlanta take a look and follow in its stride. What you'll find: glamorous event spaces both indoors and out for ceremonies and receptions, a great restaurant perfect for an old-Hollywood-style rehearsal dinner, and of course spa and hotel space for guests and the wedding party. Frankly, I cannot add enough exclamation points to express my newfound appreciation of The Mansion, so read on for more details.
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July 28, 2008 2:31 PM