Today I am excited to post a vendor spotlight about the fantastic make-up artist, Beth Jerrels of Champagne & Lipstic LLC. Enjoy!
Name: Champagne & Lipstick LLC Make-Up Artistry by Beth Jerrels
Website: www.champagneandlipstick.com
Email: beth@champagneandlipstick.com
Starting Price: My pricing is as varied as the different make-up opportunities I have been involved with. However, bridal make-up is my
specialty and starts at $200 for the bride (that includes two sessions and lashes).
How did you get started in professional make-up artistry?
I have always done make-up for family and friends, but professionally…While working in salons as a hair stylist I would also work in the make-up room whenever possible, my clients loved their looks and were quite encouraging. I truly always wanted to do make-up full time, so in 2004 I started Champagne & Lipstick LLC and have since taken professional classes from three gracious educators out of New York, and learned much from other professionals here locally and away. Champagne & Lipstick LLC as created to cater to brides and bridal parties on their Big Day! A bride’s wedding day is the one day in her life she wants to look and feel her most beautiful!
What is your specialty?
My specialty is bridal beauty. My goal is to bring a fresh approach to each individual make-up style to achieve a polished look that will compliment the brides unique beauty and personality. My brides tell me I make them look beautiful and flawless, but they still look like themselves. I want them to feel comfortable in the make-up I apply AND look amazing!
Career wise, what would you be doing if you were not in make-up artistry?
Anything else would be “just a job”. Now I feel so blessed to be doing what I always dreamed of doing as a career! Glorious make-up - too fun!!
What is something few people know about you?
I am a bit shy, but I hide it well. Always pushing through it to make others feel comfortable, then I don’t feel shy anymore.
What is your favorite beauty/make-up tip?
Honestly my best make-up tip is to hire a professional make-up artist for your wedding day, and I can give you several good reasons why…
You want your make-up to be as polished and beautiful as your gown and your hair. It is a complete look.
You want the make-up to last all day an into the night.
You want to look and feel your best all day, AND for that beauty to come through in your photographs!
What is one piece of advice you would offer to couples?
Along with other professionals, do hire April as your wedding planner to handle the details, so that on your wedding day you can plan to relax and truly enjoy the day, it is Your Day after all!!
Anything else?
Thank you April, I am so honored to be featured on your blog! You do such a lovely job and you strive for perfection, just as I do.
Here are some pictures of Beth’s gorgeous work
Photo Credits:
Photo 1: Randall’s Photography , Photo 2: Turtle Pond Photography , Photo 3: Amber Bowers Photography
Photos 4, 5, & 6: Andrew Scalini
Thank you Beth for letting us get to know you!
A couple months ago, I visited a wonderful ceremony/reception site in Bartholomew County, Indiana. The Historic Henry Breeding Farm is located in Edinburgh - about 2 miles away from the outlet mall, hotels and dining. It is perfect for couples looking for a rustic venue for their reception. They also have plenty of land perfect for a ceremony.
A few facts about the barn and the property:
Size of the barn: 3500 square feet (can seat up to 300 without a dance floor - 250 with a dance floor)
Amenities provided with rental:
Ample parking
180 metal folding chairs
25 6-foot banquet tables
Kitchen with standard size stove
Refrigerator, and double sinks
Male and female restrooms (not in barn)
Factors to consider:
The barn is not heated or air conditioned. Rental is not advised after October or before May.
While there is a house on property, it is not available to rent. If you choose to have your ceremony at the farm, you will have to get ready elsewhere.
Here are some pictures I took during my visit:
(note: the plastic covered items in the barn would be removed for an event) 
If you have questions about the Historic Henry Breeding Farm, visit their website or contact the Bartholomew County Historical Society at (812) 372-3541.
I can not get enough of Megan W’s pictures (I blogged about her here, here, and here!) This time she has really outdone herself. Check out these adorable retro soda shop engagement pictures captured by Megan. You might have already seen them as they have been featured on the knot and vintage glam wedding blog, but I love them too much not to share them too.
Enjoy!
Like most Indianapolis Wedding Planners, I love working with great Indianapolis vendors over and over again. Antique Limo of Indianapolis is one of those vendors. I recently had the pleasure of working with Jack on three weddings in a row!
Antique Limo allows you to be sent off in style in either a 1938 Cadillac Model 75, a 1953 Rolls Royce Silver
Wraith, a 1938 Packard V-12 Convertible, or a 1955 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith
Hooper Bodied Empress. I’m a little partial to the convertible, but would love to ride in any of these beautiful cars.
Jack always shows up with a smile on his face and offers top notch service. He is truly a joy to work with at any event. Check out the website, Antique Limo of Indianapolis, for more information about each of the cars and pricing.
Which car is your favorite?
April 10, 2009 at 10:59am
Name: Turtle Pond Photography, Nate and Amanda Reynolds
Website: turtlepondphotography.com
Blog: turtlepondphotography.com/blog
Email: info@turtlepondphotography.com
Pricing: Wedding coverage starting at 4000
How long have you been photographing weddings?
We have been in business almost 5 years. However, our love for photography started at a very young age. In fact, we were so passionate about photography that we feared pursuing it as a career would ruin our love for it. Thankfully, the opposite has proven to be true, and our love for the art has grown exponentially since we started the business. Now, we actually get to wake up each day and do what we love for a living…and pinch ourselves to make sure we aren’t dreaming!
Describe your style.
Ahhh, style. We believe style develops as a result of who you are as a person, what’s in your heart and how it’s expressed…rather than a title to be obtained. We’re continually learning to let our passions, love, and personalities drive our work. Hopefully then, as we look back on the work we’ve created, our voice will be consistently represented through the images. This can only happen as a result of us being true to ourselves…and vulnerable to the world around us. We love capturing people and moments as naturally as possible. We have an enormous appetite for empathy and emotion. Honestly, this used to feel like a curse in life, but in photography it has truly become a gift. Above and beyond style, we hope that we can allow ourselves to truly experience the the moments we are capturing so that they are translated with as much truth and emotion as possible. Much like an amazing musician, we want to believe the moments we are singing about. Perhaps this famous photographer says it best, “Some photographers take reality… and impose the domination of their own thought and spirit. Others come before reality more tenderly and a photograph to them is an instrument of love and revelation.” Ansel Adams
Career wise, what would you be doing if you were not photographers?
Gosh, the only other “career” we hope to enjoy in the future is to be a mom and dad. We’d even love to adopt, seeing how there are 143 million orphans in the world! We are both very thankful to have experienced careers prior to photography that we weren’t all that passionate about. Now, doing what we love is that much sweeter! Adding some bambinos to the picture, ha…no pun intended, will hopefully enrich what we do with our hearts and cameras even more so.
What is something that few people know about you?
Amanda, a long time gymnast…was on team with Jayce Phelps (who later went on to become an Olympic gold medalist). Nate is a recovering CPA and chops wood as a stress reliever. We are both extremely fond of nature and enjoy doing about anything that involves being outside. Last year we participated in our first triathlon together…and I’ll let you ask Nate who got the better time…wink, wink…neither of us are the least bit competitive
What is one piece of advice you would offer to couples?
Above all else, hire someone you love and feel very comfortable with! We are one of the only vendors that actually follow you around ALL DAY. We believe that the chemistry you have both as a couple…and with your photographers is extremely important and impacts the quality of your images. If you’re drawn to someone’s work, there’s probably a good reason. Meet with them and explore that connection, then follow you’re heart.
Anything else?
Thank you so much April, we are honored to be featured on your blog! Wedding planners have a beautiful way of connecting people…and taking care of all the details of your wedding so that you can truly experience the moments as they happen! I promise your photos will be better because of the beautiful work they do!
Please enjoy the following photos by Turtle Pond Photography:
Thank you Amanda and Nate for allowing our readers to get to know you!
