How to Have Your Real Wedding Published

Just wanted to share with you some links where you can submit your wedding photos for print or online publications! You and your bridal party looked amazing, you put so much thought into the details, and your photographer captured some truly amazing moments. So why not show it to the world for inspiration or for bragging rights?

Local (California & Sacramento Area) Print Magazines-

Real Weddings Magazine: Send your initial request to info@stylemag.com and they will send you the submission form and requirements.

Our Wedding Magazine: Follow this link for the online form- http://www.ourweddingmag.com/Our-Wedding/Submit-your-wedding-to-be-featured-in-Our-Wedding-Magazine/

Sac Bride and Groom Magazine: Send your request to tami@sacbride.com for consideration.

California Wedding Day: http://www.californiaweddingday.com/submit-your-wedding

The Knot Northern California: Note the deadline for the next issue is July 7th. http://images.theknot.com/aboutus/TKSubmissions.pdf

WIne Country Weddings: http://winecountryweddingsmagazine.com/submissions/

National Print Magazines-

The Knot: http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-themes/choosing-wedding-themes/articles/submit-wedding-to-the-knot.aspx

Inside Weddings: http://insideweddings.com/submit-your-wedding

Brides Magazine: http://www.brides.com/brides/submit_real_weddings201007
Bridal Guide Magazine: Send your intrest to editorial@bridalguide.com

Martha Stewart Weddings: We currently publish real weddings every week online, and usually includes 4-5 real weddings in each of our quarterly print publications. Please note that we require exclusivity and therefore ask that you do not submit a wedding that has already been published in other magazines or blogs. To submit your wedding for consideration, send the following information about your wedding to realweddings@marthastewartweddings.com:

· your name

· phone number

· wedding location(s)

· wedding date

· your wedding photographer's name and email address

· a brief paragraph about what makes your wedding special, highlighting the details and ideas you think were most important

· 3-5 images that you think represent your wedding best (no larger than 2MB each)

· a link to a website with photos from your wedding, if you have one (be sure to include any necessary passwords). Please do not send Facebook links.

If your wedding has not taken place yet but you would like us to consider it, please send us the first six items listed above, as well as the vendors you are working with, and any visuals or additional information that will help us get a better idea of what you have in mind for your big day.

We will contact you if we are interested in getting more information from you.


Have Me Submit for You

I have a submission account for industry professionals and I can personally submit weddings to about 400 online wedding sites such as:

Theknot.com

Stylemepretty.com

Acitywedding.com

Greenweddingshoes.com

Ruffled.com

Elizabethannedesigns.com

Bridalguide.com

Fancypantsweddings.com

Ilovefarmweddings.com

Luxemountainweddings.com

Modernlywed.com

Offbeatbride.com

Projectwedding.com

Marthastewartweddings.com

Rusticweddingchic.com

Tahoeunveiled.com

Whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com

and so much more!

If you are interested in having me submit for you email me at michellekinkaid@gmail.com and in the subject line write “submission request”. I will send you a questionnaire and information on what and how to send photos. Please note, I will only submit weddings that I have participated in as a Makeup Artist. I cannot submit work I was not involved in.

As with all things there are no guarantees but wouldn’t it be so fun to relive the excitement of your wedding day by having it featured on a publication you likely got inspiration from? And to share ideas with others getting married is a beautiful thing too!

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Bridal Inspiration - The Bohemian Bride

Free Printable Makeup Inspiration Sheet, just click on the photo and right click print.

Kate Moss' wedding.  Juliet Veil.

The Bohemian (Boho) Bride is someone who is free spirited, a deep romantic and loves an organic look.  Makeup is either barely there or a soft warm medium toned smokey eye.  With a flush of blush on the cheeks and stained berry lips.  Eyebrows are full and groomed.

The hair is worn soft and wavy. Typically down, but can be seen in braids or in a messy up do too. Instead of the traditional veil, flowers, head bands, and earthy elements are worn instead. The newest trend in bohemian veils are the Juliet Veil, made popular by Kate Moss.
Dresses are light weight, drapey, and have a vintage flare.  Fabrics are often in silk charmeuse and tulle, organza, and with sequin or floral embellishments.  Often you will see cap sleeves, ruffles, and dresses from short to long, sleek to a-line.  And you will see these dresses in every color other then white such as peach, powder blue, cream, rose, butter, grey, and beige. 

Dresses from www.bhldn.com

First picture: www.daisiesandpearls.com

Flowers are not your traditional roses.  Instead Boho brides use herbs like lavender, wild flowers and antique brooches handed down from family members or found at antique shops.

The Boho bridal look, I believe, is a state of mind.  Its and eclectic mix of what is old and what is new.  It's a personal touch on earthy meets vintage.  It truly is one of the most romantic bridal looks with little fuss and big wow.

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Get the Look - The Vintage Bride

One of my favorite bridal trends that seems to be sticking around is the Vintage Bride.  The vintage bridal look is fairly easy to do if you can master the application of bold red lips and winged out eyeliner.

The Vintage Bride Essentials....
Eyes: To achieve this timeless look you need to know a few basics.  In this era eye lids were fairly light.  And the bold winged out eyeliner was the only focus.  Just a medium shade eyeshadow slightly darker then your natural skin tone is put in the crease just to bring some depth.  Thick black lashes finish the eyes.

Lips: Bold red lips are a must!  You can go with any shade that will compliment your skin tone.  Red-berry, orange-red, blue-red, washed red, cherry red.  It really doesn't matter.  Use a complimentary lip liner to avoid any bleeding of the lipstick. 

To complete the look have your hair stylist do finger waves with a modern twist to give you an updated version so that you don't look to "period".   Some of my favorite hair accessories are the bird cage veil, the Juliet Cap Veil, 50's shoulder length veils, or to simply put a large flower in your hair in lieu of a veil. 

1.Bird cage veil from YJDesign $55.  Find it here.
2.Juliet Cap Veil from Glideshadows $138.00.  Find it here.
3.Hair Flower from Hair Comes the Bride $52.00.  Find it here.
4.Should Length 50's inspired veil from Tiffani Saxton Designs $62.00. Find it here.

To get the look (Shown in top photo)...
Eyes: MAC Cosmetics Shroom Eyeshadow all over the lid.
MAC eyeshadow in Grain in the crease.
MAC Fluideline in Blacktrack for the liner.

Lips: Mary Kay lipstick in Red.
Mary Kay liner in Rasberry.

Cheeks: Mary Kay blush in Strawberries and Cream.

So there are lots of ways to play up this "vintage" theme.  No matter what, it's a timeless and stunning look.  Have fun with it!  Red is a confident color, so show some confidence and know you are rocking this look. 

Top photo:
Photographer: Donna Beck
Model: Naomi Herbster
Hair: Carrie B. Mac Hair
Makeup Artist: Michelle Kinkaid

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Get the Look - Sultry Neutral Bridal

Here's Nicole my lovely Serrano Country Club Bride!  Her Wedding look was Sultry Neutral.  She looked absolutely stunning especially in black and white!  This look is so easy to get and all the products are available from MAC at all their locations.  Except the lashes which are from Red Cherry available at Madame Madeline.  Keep reading to get the details on how to achieve this look for yourself!

Get this look:

Eyes- MAC Cosmetics eyeshadow in Mulch all over the lid.
        MAC Cosmetics eyeshadow in Shroom on the brow bone.
        MAC Cosmetics Fluideline eyeliner in Blacktrack.
        Red Cherry #1 Lashes.
Cheeks- MAC Cosmetics blush in PeachyKeen.
Lips- MAC Cosmetics lipstick in Strength.
        MAC Cosmetics lipliner in Hover.

Location: Serrano Country Club
Photographer: Shin Kicker Studios
Hair Stylist: Stacey Barton of Look Sharp Salon
Makeup Artist: Michelle Kinkaid - http://www.michellekinkaidmakeup.com/

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Easy Soft Smokey Look for Brides!

While the guys were watching the Super Bowl downstairs, my girlfriends and I were upstairs playing around with some makeup looks.  This look I did on Kim is perfect for a smokey bridal eye.  It's not over powering or slutty.  Just soft and sultry.  The key to this look for a bride is to do a neutral colored lip to balance out the eye.  Here are the products we used and where so you can recreate this look yourself!  By the way I did the hair too! 

Eyes:
MAC Paint Pot in Constructivist on the lid only, don't go above the crease.
MAC Mulch eyeshadow over the Paint pot
MAC Shroom eyeshadow just on the brow bone. 
*Blend out the line with a blending brush with no color on it.
MAC Fluidline in Blacktrak for the liner
Red Cherry Lashes in 747S

Face:
Make Up Forever HD Foundation in 118
Mary Kay Concealer in Beige 1
MAC Melba blush on cheeks
E.L.F. Cosmetics HD powder to set.

Lips:
MAC Shy Girl Lipstick
MAC Subculture Lip Pencil

And there you have it!  A really simple easy to do Bridal Makeup Look!
Thanks Kim for being my model!  XOXO

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Congratulations Jen and Brian! A Wedding in Coloma California - October 8th 2011

I just adore weddings.  And having the honor to do Jen's makeup was amazing!  Her wedding was a country casual style in beautiful Coloma California at the Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast.  The views from this estate are breathless!  Jen was so relaxed and ready to get married!  She has so many lovely details and I could tell this wedding was going to be really special.  Turns out her Father in Law to be happened to be a friend of mine I hadn't seen in years!  What a small world.  It made my heart even happier for these two wonderful people to come together and be married.  Jen's wedding look is a soft smokey eye and a natural lip.  I also used medium length individual lashes on her for the most natural looking lashes with a little bit of "pow":)

Here are some fun behind the scene looks!

Photographer:  Kim J. Martin Photography
Hairstylist:  Jennifer Bold 530-409-1543
Makeup Artist for Bride, Bridesmaids and Mother of the Bride: Michelle Kinkaid
www.michellekinkaidmakeup.com
Location: Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast

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Congratulations Eva & Dan! A Beautiful Vintage - Country Wedding! October 1st 2011

In October I had the pleasure of doing the makeup for Eva and her super fun Bridesmaids.  Her wedding was a country vintage them and they had their reception in an old rustic barn.  She got ready in the oh so fabulously vintage Citizen Hotel.  The focus for her makeup was bright red "vintage" lipstick and neutral toned eyeshadow with bold lashes. She had so many beautiful details and she was flawless!

Photographer: Artistic Photography by Tami
Hairstylist: Unknown
Makeup for Bride and Bridesmaids: Michelle Kinkaid  www.michellekinkaidmakeup.com
Loction: The Citizen Hotel

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Red Lips for your Wedding Day? YES!

One of my favorite wedding day looks includes red lips.  It is just so timeless and classic if done right.  Make sure your eyes are toned down my using lighter neutral colors.  Add a bit of bold by winging out your black eyeliner and adding thinker false eyelashes.  Marilyn Monroe did the red lip look so perfect.  So use her as your inspiration.  Some woman will pair up the look with vintage hair styling.  But as you can see here a soft long romantic look works well too. 

Red comes in so many shades.  For a wedding look go for a subdued red unless you are ultra daring and can pull off a bright red.  Typically warmer toned skin looks better in orange based reds and lighter or cooler tones look best with a blue toned red.  I have blue eyes and medium toned skin.  So my best red is a raspberry or blue toned shade of red.  Red is also very pigmented and typically in the matte range.  That means it can dry out your lips and wear off in some areas more quickly then others and it can be noticeable.  Use a lipgloss for extra moisture and be sure to take the tube of lipstick with you in your bag for touch ups later. 

To avoid getting red lipstick on your teeth a trick from movie stars is to rub a thin layer of Vaseline along your teeth.  The key here is a THIN layer!  You do not want to have goopy teeth.  If you mess up when applying to your lips, simply use some concealer on a concealing brush to erase your mistakes and get a perfect line.  Finish off with a bit of lipgloss just in the center of your lips.  And Va Va voom you have gorgeous red lips!

Click here for another red lip look!

Photographer: Jon with Dae Photography
Hair: Sammie Fae (self)
Makeup Artist: Michelle Kinkaid - www.michellekinkaidmakeup.com
Location: Palladio Mall, Folsom CA
Model: Sammie Fae

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Photoshoot Exclusive! Jennie Anne, Simply Sweet Bride

Finally!  Here are the pictures of the gorgeous Jennie Anne, my Simply Sweet Bride.  Her dress was so adorable with layer after layer of ruffled lace.  Chandelier earrings and a flower in her hair are all she needed to keep this look simply elegant.  I kept her makeup natural and warm.  With a sprinkle of glam by adding false eyelashes.  Jennie was so fun to work with and is such a sweetheart.  Thank you so much Jennie for such a fun time!

Photographer: http://www.imagigraphics.smugmug.com/
Makeup by Michelle Kinkaid

Photoshoot Exclusive! Natasha

This stunning swimsuit model wanted to get some new looks in her portfolio and contacted me to do her makeup.  She was an amazing canvas to work on and so sweet.  We had lots of fun creating a couple of looks for her.  Stay tuned for the Country shoot pictures coming soon!

To get Natasha's Head shot look:

Start by putting Soft Ochre Paint pot by MAC all over the lid and brow bone.

Apply All That Glitters eyeshadow by MAC all over the lid and almost all the way to the brow bone and in around the tear duct.

Use MAC's Carbon eyeshadow in the crease and outer "v" and into the lower lash line.  Blend this out really well to create a smokey look.

Put bronzer just under the cheek bones.  Then add NARS Orgasm Blush to the tops of the cheekbones. 
For the lips we used MAC Subculture lip liner and MAC Cherish lipstick.
Finally add Red Cherry #82 Lashes for drama.

Viola!  She just glowed!  Try this look for yourself!  Good Luck!

Photographer: KS Photos
Hair by Stacey at Look Sharp Salon http://www.looksharpsalon.com/
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Photoshoot Exclusive! Pramita

I have always loved the makeup and colorful style of the Indian Culture.  So when I had the chance to do Pramita's Wedding Day Makeup - I was thrilled!  Her Sari was a beautiful turquoise with so many sparkling elements.  It was a dream come true.  And it certainly helped that she had the most amazing skin and the sweetest personality.

To get Pramita's look:
Start with a base with MAC's Soft Ocre Paint pot all over the lid and brow bone.
Sweep a light turquoise blue eyeshadow in the inner eye towards the middle.  I used a color from the Coastal Scents 88 Satin Palette.
Sweep a medium to darkTurquoise eyeshadow on the outer half of the eye.  Again, I used this color from Coastal Scents.
With a pencil brush draw a defined line in the crease with Scene eyeshadow by MAC, then trace back over it with Black Tied eyeshadow by MAC.  Elongate the appearance of the eye by drawing the line to match up with the end of the eyebrow.
Apply the light turquoise in the inner eye, then the dark on the lower lash line. 
For the cheeks I used NARS Orgasam blush.
Lips is Subculture lip pencil and Cherish lipstick by MAC.  Top with a creamy beige lipgloss.

And that's it!  I love any opportunity to use bright bold colors.  Thank you Pramita!  You looked so so beautiful!

Model: Pramita Din
Photographer: Donna Beck, http://www.donnabeckphotography.com/
Hair: Carrie Bailon - MacDonald
Makeup: Michelle Kinkaid

Photoshoot Exclusive! Melanie, My Bombshell Bride!

Melanie is not only a bombshell she is a fun loving take life by the horns kind of girl.  I really enjoy spending time with her and had a ton of fun preparing her for the shoot.  For her look I used MAC's Melon pigment on the lid, Swiss Chocolate in the crease, and Carbon in the outer v and to the crease.  On her lips I used MAC's Snob lipstick a blue toned pale pink, and Well Dressed on her Cheeks.  For her lashes I used a very full and dense lash by Red Cherry.  Thank you Melanie for being my sexy bombshell for the day! 

Photoshoot Exclusive! Lauren, My Sweet Bride!

The always lovely Lauren posed for me as my sweet bride.  Since her skin is porcelain and her hair very blond, I gave her a sultry but sweet eye using MAC's All that Glitters on the lid, Handwritten in the crease and a touch of Expensive Pink on the center of the eye for some glam.  On her cheeks and lips I went with a bronzey rose to compliment her peaches and cream skin tone.  #1 false eyelashes from Red Cherry completes the look.  Thank you Lauren for doing such an amazing job! 

Royal Wedding Favorites

I just got done watching the pomp and circumstance of the wedding of the decade along with millions of others across the globe.  Kate Middleton, of middle class stature, marries a Prince and becomes the envy of all woman, the Duchess of Cambridge and the future Queen of England.  You would think that with all the media attention and hoopla, she would not risk for a moment how she will appear to millions and millions of people.  It is rumored that Kate opted to do her own makeup on her big day.  Now, she didn't go into it without any kind of training.  She hired makeup artist Arabella Preston to hone in and master her technique.  Most brides especially of celebrity status would never have taken that risk.  Why she decided to do this?  It hasn't been said yet.  But I certainly applaud her for trying.  I would have personally have done more of a softer look with less eyeliner, especially along the lower lash line.  Or have at least blended it out more.  But her use of color was lovely and ultimately she looked beautiful.  The warmth of her eyes really compliment the rosy cheeks and lipstick.  This look would be gorgeous on any skin tone.  And I love her bold eyebrows which are making a full comeback especially for this Fall. 

Kate Middleton's classic and elegant wedding gown was designed by Sarah Burton, director for Alexander McQueen.  This girl just went up in points in my book!  She kept it simple and chic, and certainly not over the top like Princess Diana's dress was.  Her dress has been compared to Grace Kelly's timeless gown.  The lace bodice and long sleeves partnered with a tasteful plunging neckline is so modern yet classic.  She kept her veil simple to let the lace and tiara, which was borrowed from the Queen made by Cartier, shine.  Her train was dramatic yet at a comfortable length.

Her Maid of Honor and Sister, Pippa Middleton, also wore Alexander McQueen in an ivory scooped neck with cap sleeved dress.  This dress is reminiscence to the red dress that Cameron Diaz wore to the 2010 Golden Globes.  She looked absolutely beautiful and the dress fit her like a dream.  It's interesting that Kate had her bridesmaid's were white. 

 I am so fascinated with how popular hats are in England.  Every single woman wore these wonderful hats in every over the top style from large saucer types, floral bouquets, feathers, and these amazing little artistic hats worn in the most awkward of places.  On their forehead.  If you were not wearing one, then you were the minority.  Each hat was a work of art.  Some notable wearers were Victoria Beckham, the Ferguson Daughters, Sophie Winkleman, Lady Frederick Windsor, & Camilla Parker Bowles.

The Queen Mum also looked lovely in a canary yellow dress and matching hat.  I loved that she wore such a cheery color. 

Everyone who watches the Royal Wedding are mostly curious about the fashion.  And that's what it gave you.  Fashion, fashion and more fashion.  Starting with Kate's timeless appeal and to the celebrity and Royal guest's fashion choices, it was surely an event to watch! 


Get Kate Middelton's Wedding day makeup look.  Check out this video:

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