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Styling a Hunter Valley Vineyard Wedding: Beauty Tips for Golden-Hour Photos and Outdoor Romance

A Hunter Valley vineyard wedding has a rhythm all its own — golden light, warm afternoons, and a ceremony that lives outside. Here's what to...

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Trends

The End of the Matte Lip: Why We're Reaching for Tints, Stains, and Blurred Edges

June 2026 · 4 min

Studio Notes

Trends

The End of the Matte Lip: Why We're Reaching for Tints, Stains, and Blurred Edges

The modern bridal lip is supposed to look lived in by the end of the night, not frozen in place.

23 June 2026 · 4 min read

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Studio Notes

What Not to Wear (or Bring) on Your Wedding Morning

The most common getting-ready photo regrets are tiny and completely avoidable. Bra straps, hair ties, marking socks, a hoodie over fresh hair. Here is the list to know in advance.

23 June 2026 · 3 min read

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Every bride deserves to feel like the most beautiful version of herself. That is not about trends — it is about truth.

— Jessica Vegas, Editor

Studio Notes

The Getting-Ready Room: How Much Space You Really Need on the Morning

A suite that looked generous online can feel tiny with a bridal party and two stylists in it. Here is how to set up a getting-ready room that stays calm, bright and photo-ready.

23 June 2026 · 4 min read

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Studio Notes

Steaming, Satin and the Right Order to Dress: Wedding Gown Prep

Steam the night before, never the morning of. And if your gown is satin, there is a trap with the starch finish that catches a lot of brides out. Here is how to prep your dress properly.

23 June 2026 · 3 min read

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