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My Wedding Makeup

I actually didn’t know what I was going to do quite yet for my makeup until I tested out Guerlain Turandot Eyeshadow Palette (which I reviewed last month).  I loved the way it looked on me, and the colors were perfect for autumn.  I knew at once that it was a happy medium that used color and not just neutrals, but it wasn’t too bold or smoky, as our ceremony was being held in the late morning.  I went with a gold eyeliner on the bottom lash line, because it brightened up my eyes, so naturally, Honey was my go-to, as it was one of my all-time favorites.   With the warm-toned eyes, I knew I’d be going with corals, which I tend to like on myself.   I wore the same eyes and cheeks all day long, but for our evening reception, I changed the lips to Chanel Dragon and Bobbi Brown Naked Plum.

I won’t have my photos back for approximately a month, but when I have some to share, I will be sure to share a few. 🙂  These are the only photos I managed to take in the last few minutes before we had to leave to go to the ceremony location.  I spent a half hour on makeup, even if I used a truck-load of products!

Eyes:

I applied a layer of primer on from lash line to brow bone.  Then, I applied the lighter plum eyeshadow on the inner third of the lid, followed by the darker brown eyeshadow on the outer third of the lid.  I patted the gold eyeshadow directly on the center of the lid and pulled it outwards and inwards to blend with the other two colors.  I used separate MAC 239 eyeshadow brushes for those three colors.  I swept on the darker plum shade into the crease and diffused it upwards using Make Up For Ever’s #17S crease brush.  Next, I took the MAC 239 again with the gold eyeshadow and patted it on the inner tear duct and then pulled it upwards over the inner crease.  I lined the lower lashes with Honey eyeliner.  I filled in brows using Espresso eyeshadow and MAC’s 266 brush, then combed through them with a clean mascara spoolie and set with brow gel.  To finish the look, I heavily applied Eyes to Kill mascara (waterproof, of course) to upper and lower lashes.

Face:

I applied the moisturizing primer first, just prior to applying my eye makeup, so it would have a chance to sink in.  After fifteen minutes or so, I applied the Mineral Veil primer, and I let that sink in for five to ten minutes.  I used one pump of #02 and half a pump of #03, then mixed them between my fingers, and dotted it all over the face.  I used Hourglass #2 Foundation Brush to blend and diffuse the foundation on the face and down the neck.  I applied two pats of Cle de Peau’s Concealer on my under eye area and blended just over the bridge of my nose.  I then patted OCC’s Concealer over that.  I finished the under eye area by lightly tapping Terracotta Light Touch to brighten.  To add color to cheeks, I tapped Love Lust blush on apples and blended towards temples with MAC’s 116 brush.  I lightly contoured the hollows of my cheeks with MAC Sculpt and MAC’s 168 brush.  I lightly swept on Parure de Nuit as a highlighter on cheek bones with MAC’s 165 brush.  To set everything into place, I used MAC’s 184 brush and Pressed Meteorites.

Lips:

I applied Gems lipstick onto lips with a lip brush.  I lightly patted Cle de Peau #2 on the center of the lower lips, then pressed lips together.  I finished by applying a full coat of Citrus and lightly pressing my lips together.

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Lavanya Avatar
Lavanya

omg, congratulations Christine! Can’t believe you’re blogging even when all this is happening, gosh you’re amazing! You look beautiful 🙂

Shelly Avatar
Shelly

I am almost in tears. You look so beautiful. I actually started reading your blog right when I met my boyfriend and we just got engaged two months ago. Congratulations and all the best!

Pamela Avatar
Pamela

Thanks for sharing! You were a beautiful bride! Did you wear waterproof eye makeup? When was the big day? Most important, what did Mellan wear?

SunshineAZ Avatar
SunshineAZ

Wow Christine! You look perfectly flawless and absolutely stunning. I can’t wait to see pictures of your wedding! Mine is next spring so I’m all about wedding stuff right now!

SunshineAz Avatar
SunshineAz

As far was makeup and hair I have no idea. Since its in March and the weather in Phoenix will be beautiful, I want to do a soft romantic look. Im still playing around with it but I’m thinking pinks and corals. For my hair I know I want my hair down and curled but I’m still not sure of the style. I hope your wedding was all you dreamed of!

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SunshineAz

For the actual wedding we have finalized the guest list, sent out save the dates, booked the venue, found my dress….and that’s it! We are still deciding and making decisions on every other aspect.

Nesita Avatar
Nesita

Congratulations to you and Shaun!
You looked gorgeous, Christine! It looks very you, with the pop of gold on the lower lashline and the Cle de Peau #2 lipgloss =)

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Swathi Narumanchi

Congratulations Christine !

This was out of the blue and not a word of it before the d-day. You sure can keep secrets 🙂

Have fun and wishing you loads of luck and love.

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Matthias

Congratulations! You look beautiful. I wish you all the very best for your marriage, I wish you happiness and that all your dreams come true!
Greetings from Germany!

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Sarah Chambless

Wow, you look so pretty and happy 🙂 I really like that you did something a little more bold rather than totally traditional (I am a bold kind of girl myself!)

I just want to say how much I respect your work ethic that you managed to post this whole time and most of us didnt even realize you had already gotten married. Congrats and thanks for everything you do 🙂

Dawn Avatar
Dawn

Congratulations, Christine, you look stunning! I hope you had an amazing day, and that everything went smoothly. Best wishes for your future together

Sasha Avatar
Sasha

Gorgeous, congratulations! I see many of the winners I’ve put on the Christmas list in use. When you get a chance you should try Giorgio Armani’s Maestro Fusion Foundation. SA put it on me at NM over the weekend and it’s heavenly.

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Nina R

Christine! You are so beautiful, like a Princess Charming!
I am so happy for you. I’ve been reading you blog for some three years already, and sometimes I feel like you’re my cousin.
Lots of happiness and love to you and to the Tech Guy 😉

Ryou Avatar
Ryou

Congratulations Christine! ♥♥♥

I’m so happy to see Honey here, as it’s my favorite as well. And me, being a dork, squealed a little upon reading you ended up wearing Dragon for the evening.

Pssst, I almost want to pick up Turandot upon seeing the fairytale quality it brings your look. It just looks SO perfect on you!

Ryou Avatar
Ryou

lol, I get what you mean. I wore red lips for my wedding as well, and well… The spouse wasn’t all that amused with the reddish stain on his lips and cheeks. 😛 (Didn’t really go with his suit)

However, I think Gems with Cle de Peau #2 are definitely excellent choices too. I recall them being your favorites as well. 😀 You may or may not have enabled me to add B Citrus to my wishlist, though… >>

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Ryou

I hear you! The whole point of wearing Dragon was because it was your favorite, so any other reds wouldn’t do.

Hopefully he didn’t mind the sparkle, if he did, just ask him to pretend he just ate a sparklepire? 😛

Sarah Avatar
Sarah

Best wishes from Germany, Christine and Shaun, and Mellan <3 (Mellan's probably happy that his parents do not live in sin anymore lol)
You look lovely, so excited for the upcoming photos… I also did not realize it was time already!

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kolorkoded

Your wedding makeup is so beautiful Christine. Congratulations to you both. Oh and you have enabled me to get that Honey liner. I’m a sucker for golds I tell ya! : )

Jillian Avatar
Jillian

Absolutely stunning- you’re very talented. Congratulations to the both of you!! 6 years for Temptalia and now newlyweds… 2012 is a big year!!

It’s incredible how you were even thinking of your readers on your wedding day… I love how attentive and dedicated you are!! I think the info you gave is invaluable for any bride who wants to do her own makeup on her wedding day.

As a side note, my sister is in love with pearls; she would die for your earrings! If you don’t mind me asking, where did you get them?

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Jennifer Rivera

You look so beautiful Christine! Congratulations and wish you the best in everything! Can’t wait to see more pics of you and your wedding 🙂 So happy for you!

Megan Avatar
Megan

Huge congratulations to you both! Your makeup is beautiful — of course it helps if you have a lovely canvas to work on, too! Very best wishes for your future together, and I hope you enjoy your celebrations!

Denise Avatar
Denise

You look so pretty, Christine! What I like most is that it’s totally you. All the best to you and your husband! I hope you had a wonderful wedding yesterday and I wish you a wonderful life together!

Audrey Avatar
Audrey

Bonjour Christina,

Félicitations et tous nos vœux de bonheur de Paris. Vous êtes tout simplement magnifique.
Vous êtes belle et radieuse.
Ce soir, en regardant la Tour Eiffel illuminé, je penserai à vous.
Des bisous, des bisous, des pluies de bisous et un océan d’amour.

Beth Avatar
Beth

You look beautiful! Just perfect and radiant and natural – exactly what a bride should be. I love the eye makeup and am dying to duplicate the lipstick. Great job, and congratulations, Christine.

Joanna Avatar
Joanna

When I saw the top, I was wondering if you didn’t go with the Maggie Sottero dress!

What a beautiful, classy look. Thanks for sharing with us. Best wishes!

Elise Avatar
Elise

Beautiful reception dress! I am slightly amused that for such a bridal looking dress, so many of the reviews on Nordstrom’s site are from women who bought it to wear to their son’s wedding. Hmm.

Jax Avatar
Jax

Oh, I love it, I always envy people who can wear sheath dresses, the are so elegant and timeless. They just don’t suit me.

Look forward to seeing the Maggie S dress.

Monica Avatar
Monica

Congratulations Christine, may you have a happy life together. You look so very very pretty. Aren’t wedding days the best thing??

On a side note, I was hesitant whether to get the Turandot or Les Favues. NOW I KNOW

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Camila Muller

You look SO stunning here! I absolutely love the eyes. Can’t wait to see the dresses and accessories from the little bit I saw in the picture!

Jennifer Avatar
Jennifer

Oh, wow. You are absolutely stunning. Of course, you are always gorgeous, but this look is particularly flattering.

Very classy and classic, and you added that modern twist by using corals. I adore your makeup here.

Congratulations and best of luck!

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Linda

You look beautiful, congratulations!!! I can’t believe you’re still blogging even on your wedding day, I bow down to your blogger dedication! 😀 I wish you and Shaun a marriage full of love and happiness!

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CyrDor

Aw ! You looked absolutely beautiful ! Very natural, fun & elegant. Very you too. You must have take his breath away ! 🙂 All the best to you & your little family. Much love from France ! xox

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Ljana

Awww, you looked so beautiful, as you always do, but you really glow in these photos! Congratulations to you and Shaun – may you have lots of healthy, happy years ahead of you! And thanks for taking the time to take and share photos when you really had every reason to concentrate on yourself and not the blog!

Anne Avatar
Anne

I was right, you did look absolutly stunning! Your makeup is amazing (that picture of your desk is kind of impressive, though!). Your dress looks great too. I can’t wait to see other pictures!

(On a side-note, I think you’ve just convinced me to pick up Turandot. Damn, that makes your eyes pop. And it’s also amazing that you managed to get Temptalia still running during those last few days!)

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Daisy

Everything about this look is stunning, Christine. Your eyes are enchanting! Congratulations, I wish you two (three including Mellan!) all the best. Can’t wait to see more pics <3

P.S. Turandot is coming home with me. I was still undecided and then this! What other form of validation does a product need than it being chosen to be worn on your wedding day!

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Dinitchka

WoooWzer!! You look glowing and radiant Christine. It’s such a natural and well done look. Everything is beautiful but I must say that the Honey e/l is AHHHHMAZINGLY beautiful on you (I just might have to pick one up) and I love the lip combo.

Once again, Mazel Tov to you and Shaun and Mellen-Cutie 🙂

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Dinitchka

I forgot to add … Thank you for sharing your special day with me (I can’t wait for the rest of the pics) and thank you for the step-by-step make-up list.

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evangelia

congrats christine! can i ask what dress you are wearing in the pic? is it from georgiou? if so, i wore the same dress to my rehearsal dinner 😀

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Mariella

I did not you that you’d already married – how the heck did I miss THAT news (or is this your first mention of it?) I want to wish you all the best, Christine! You look absolutely lovely and your makeup is so flattering and timeless. My little girl is getting married next August so I want to show her this look as it seems like something she’d love.

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Patricia Souza

I feel so happy for you guys, congratulations!!! It is amazing that you keep up with the posts, i didn’ t even know you already got married! It is so sweet that you include us in your life like that, thank you! You look so beautiful and happy as a bride, it makes my eyes watery!! God bless you both! Love, from Brazil!

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kathryn Garcia

I’ve been following you for about six months, and look forward to your posts everyday.I have learned such good tips from you and I think you are the utmost professional and smart reviewer. I trust your suggestions and ideas. Anyway, CONGRATULATIONS-you make a stunning and gorgeous bride

kate Avatar
kate

You could not look more perfect and radiant. Everything about that look brings out the best in your features- skin, eye colour, lips- it’s just perfect. Congratulations and many happy wishes.

KC Avatar
KC

Wishing you a wonderful marriage and happiness in your wedded life! Your makeup is stunning and this is a great look for brides to be, such as myself! Sending you light and well wishes! Thanks for this site as well! Your helping so many women celebrate the best version of ourselves!!!

Liz Avatar
Liz

oh hey, my fiance’s cousin’s wedding was yesterday too! I hope you were as lucky as the weather! Lots of congratulations to the two of you! <3

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Miss J

You look beautiful, Christine!! The makeup looks great. 🙂 Congrats to you and Shaun; I hope you two have a wonderful life and many years of happiness ahead together. Cheers!!

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Marinella

My best wishes Christine! I wish you and Shaun (and Mellan!) the best of the best! You look stunning in the picture, love the makeup you wore and I can’t wait to see more…wow!

Rebecca Avatar
Rebecca

Congratulations! Seems as though you have a great relationship and career….and they say you can’t have both….Ha! And as to be expected there was not even a glitch in you daily posts or roll out of content. Have a great honeymoon and even happier anniversaries to come.

Julie Avatar
Julie

Congrats, Christine! I truly hope you and your husband will live a long, happy and FUN life! The makeup was gorgeous, as always, and I’m in love with the lip combo!

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MarciaF

This is so beautiful. You are a stunning bride. I’m so happy for you. Congratulations. I’m sure everyone saw not only how beautiful you looked but the love that the two of you have for each other. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together.

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Claudia

Oh my gosh, Christine. You look so beautiful! Your makeup is just amazing. Wow! Just wow! I feel touched that you decided to show us these personal pictures. Thank you for sharing and CONGRATULATIONS! Welcome to the married life! 🙂

Serena Avatar
Serena

You look totally stunning. Huge congratulations to you, and thank you for posting these details! You must be so busy right now, but you are still thinking about your readers. 🙂 Thank you!

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Audrey L. Max (Mrs.) R.N.

Christine, you look gorgeous. You are that bushing bride!! Your Makeup is flawless and you look like you stepped out of a bride’s magazine. I wish you and your new husband all the happiness in the world and may you have many happy years like myself with your new husband.

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Mrs. Schwartz

Congratulations Christine! I hope you had a beautiful wedding day and have a wonderful marriage! I have been married 5 years now and I still feel like a bride. I hope you enjoy being a wife as much as I do! 🙂

Laura Avatar
Laura

Congratulations to you and Shaun (and Mellan, who I hope was part of the wedding party..?)!
This makes me unbelievably happy for you two!

Julina Avatar
Julina

Oh WOW! Christine you look absolutely radiant! I wish you the best and I can’t wait for you to share photos of your special day. I would LOVE to see a head to toe picture. Congratulations!

Sally Avatar
Sally

Congratulations! You looked gorgeous and enjoy the solace that you will have now that you are married. No more planning or family craziness, you can just be yourselves again
🙂

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faerieevenstar

Congratulations! (you must be sick of hearing that by now, I’m probably the millionth person to say that, but I mean it!) I’m so happy for you, I’m grinning like you’re an old friend of mine or something! You look so excited and happy in your eyes.

The make-up choice if perfect for you. I’d love to see photos of the dress but I guess we’ll have to wait! I hope you had the most amazing and wonderful day.

x

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Emme

Christine! Congratulations! I had to look through the comments to make sure I hadn’t missed the wedding date announcement which would be odd as I read your blog daily! You looked amazing, I am looking forward to seeing pictures of the dress. Wishing you a happy and long life together!

Did Mellan play any part in the wedding? It also must have been a bit crazy to squeeze in this one little photoshoot just before you got married to keep us informed! Otherwise I’m sure you’d be flooded with questions on your look if you just posted some wedding pics!

Congrats again!

Angela Avatar
Angela

Congratulations Christine,I wish you and your husband a long and happy life together.You are glowing and look like the bride every little girl dreams of being!

Your wedding makeup is absolutely stunning,classic yet modern and definitely letting your style shine through. I am in love with the gold liner and hope UD will bring it back in the future.

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Naty

Christine, I want to congratulate both you an your new husband on your wedding day. Wishing you both lifetime of happiness. Thank you so much for sharing with us your special day and the picture of your look. You look absolutely stunning. Congrats!

Reesa Avatar
Reesa

I didn’t realize it was time already 🙂 Congratulations! Your look was beautiful! You did a fabulous job.

I wish you both much happiness together!

Marta Avatar
Marta

I’ll believe you on the truckload of make up comment, but you really look radiant, fresh and luminous in the pic! Your technique is impressive. Last wedding I attended, the bride just rolled on dunes of bronzer then kholed herself from eyebrows to cheekbones. She had great hair though XD but it was peculiar.
And I think you’re allowed a little rest on your wedding week, mind you… not that I don’t appreciate reading you everyday 😉
Congratulations and best wishes, Christine!

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Miriam

Congratulations to you and Shaun 🙂 You looked radiant and so beautiful. Loved how the whole look turned out, think I just may have to pick up that eye shadow quad. Wish you and your husband a very happy, healthy, and successful future together.

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Gala

Wow Christine! Congradulations to you and Shaun!
I cant believe you did your own makeup 🙂 you rock. my wedding is in a month and I would be too excited to apply it myself

The colors are beautiful and compliment you really well!

I wish you both a happy marriage and lots of new happy memories as a married couple! you deserve all the happiness and joy possible

Mazal Tov from Israel!

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CeeBee

Congratulations Christine and Shaun! Wishing you much happiness for married life!

You (of course) look stunning and make a totally gorgeous bride, I know Gems and CdP#2 are favourites of yours and they look beautiful together.

I haven’t decided on my lip colours yet (less than 5 weeks til the Big Day for us) so I might just borrow some inspiration!

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CeeBee

Eyes will be the Dior Crush Glow quint (I have been saving it!), Chanel Taupe automatic eyeliner on the lower lashline, WATERPROOF mascara…

Cheeks will probably be Guerlain Blush G, Edward Bess shimmer cream in Afterglow if I need a bit of extra gleam.

My gown is being custom made, I have the first bodice fitting on Friday and I’m very excited! Squee!

🙂

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Swetha

Congratulations Christine, Can’t believe you were blogging even around your wedding, you are a great inspiration. I like how you reply to everyone. Good luck to you and your better half 🙂

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Shay

Congratulations Christine… you look superly beautiful… perfect bride. So how come we didnt know when the wedding was? or did I miss something… ? God bless!

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sarah

you look amazing! congrats and i hope everything went perfect on your big day!
i did my own make up for my wedding and i an so glad i did. i feel like a makeup artist would not have been able to give me a look that was “me”. i used my favorite bronzey golds from urban decay with a pop of bright blue in the lashes. it was perfect for our super laid back ceremony and reception.

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Glennette

CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTINE! You were a beautiful bride. I always come to your website before buying makeup products and I appreciate your advice. Best Wishes for a happy, healthy life together!

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Gwen

Congratulations Christine! You look positively glowing and beautiful 🙂
I love how you kept it natural yet so elegant. Yours has to be the most beautiful look I’ve ever seen done on a bride.
And it would be great to see pics of your dress! I love the look of the lace 😉

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Eugenia

Congratulations! May you both be always blessed and happy! Your look is absolutely beautiful and I can’t believe you did that all in 30 minutes! Christine, you must have made such a stunning bride! Hugs! xx

Telle Avatar
Telle

Congratulations Christine! <3 Here's to a lifetime of growing together!! Many blessings!
Your makeup was flawless, absolutely phenomenal! Thank you for continuing with the blog during such a busy and amazing celebratory time in your life! 🙂

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Kathrina

Congratulations, Christine and Shaun! What a stunning bride! These pictures make me smile because I have assumed you would use your well-kown favorites (Parure Gold, Gems lipstick, Cle de Peau 2 lipgloss, Dragon….) for your wedding make-up. 🙂 Did Mellan dress up, too?

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Terri

Congratulations Christine & Shaun; wishing you both a long & happy marriage filled with love and laughter.
You are a stunningly beautiful bride and I hope your day was everything you wished for and more.

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Michele Coccaro Benedict

Christine congratulations! You look simply beautiful!! I wish you guys a liftime of the best health and happiness!
xoxo
Michele

Elaine Avatar
Elaine

You look absolutely stunning .. a glowing bride! Congratulations to you and your husband, may the magic of your wedding day live with you forever xx

Veronica Avatar
Veronica

Oh wow, I completely did not realize your wedding date had already hit. Congratulations! You look(ed?) radiant! Shaun is a lucky guy. 😉

Maryam Avatar
Maryam

Wow you look absolutely beautiful, so beautiful that I couldn’t take my eyes off the pictures <3 Congratulations on the wedding and I hope you and your husband will have a lovely life a head full of happiness. I was waiting for the turnadot palette to be in stock, but if you chose to wear it on your wedding then I need it right now. <3

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Carolina

Absolutely stunning and yet, the same Christine I’ve gotten used to seeing on this website all these years. I can’t wait to see photos of you with the Chanel Dragon, and of course of the dress and the wedding and everything else you care to share with us. 🙂

Congratulations to you and Shaun (and the child Mellan :D) and may I wish you all the best with all my heart.

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jen

Gorgeous look! I love what you did with your eyes, the shadows blend beautifully and that golden eyeliner is nice touch for the extra special. Congrats on your wedding! 🙂

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blkrox

Oh Christine! You look absolutely breath-taking, you’re just glowing! Congratulations and may you, Shaun, and Mellan have blessings upon blessings!

An Avatar
An

You look so gorgeous, Christine! I really like the color scheme for your eyes. Colorful, but not too bold.

You only took 30 mins with your makeup?! I already take about 30 mins for my regular work day looks. LOL

I’d love to see some of your wedding pictures~ Congratulations!! ^^

I missed reading your review about the Guerlain Turandot Eyeshadow Palette when it was first posted, but now I had to read it. Love the colors in this product. ^^

I just read your Guerlain Parure Gold foundation review too. Do you still apply foundation the same way you mentioned in that review?

Jill Avatar
Jill

congrats Christine! positively radiant! and I am so impressed we didn’t even know it had happened – the blog seemed like everything was normal!

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Gina

You look beautiful, Christine! I always get so excited for you when you get a break from testing, and get a chance to use product you actually love, hah!

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Michelle

Congratulations! You look so perfect, and radiant! I am in love with this look, specially the eye make up.. That Guerlain palette sure does look incredible on you:-)

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Natasha

Just wanted to say Congratulations!!! I’ve been reading your blog forever….at least 3 or 4 years and I feel like I know you…lol….good going!!! Hope you have a wonderful life together!!

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Michelle Thong

Congratulations!!! I love the look, it’s gorgeous, but not overbearing or too bold. Also, it shows your amazing talent and unique skills that most brides wouldn’t wear. Can’t wait to see more photos!

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Sarah Walters

You’re so gorgeous! I love this look; the gold liner is something different but not too bold by any means! It’s too bad UD discontinued Honey – it was one of my favorites. Congratulations on your special day! I’ll be so excited to see the photos 🙂

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Lucifin

Congratulations dear! (I hope the timing is right. It’s a bit harder to tell when is a good time online sometimes lol) You look absolutely stunning. I hope you the best of happiness in the world. 🙂

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Chelle

I don’t even know why I’m surprised that you did your own makeup, you clearly did a flawless job. For whatever reason (stupidly so) I assumed you would leave up to someone else to do it. Now that you have done it, and produced an amazing result (in thirty minutes no less), I have to say not only am I impressed at your composure to actually get that done so quickly, but to have the confidence in yourself to pull it off. (I realize this may sound slightly… mm… what’s the word… maybe slightly offputting, but I truly do mean this in the best way possible. Most people would just get someone else to do it to take the pressure off themselves. But you did it, and it was stunning.) Congratulations to you both! Very much looking forward to more photos!

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Kimberly

You look gorgeous! Congratulations on getting married^^ I hope you and Shaun (and Mellan of course!) are happy and healthy for a long time!

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Tanya

You my beautiful friend looked stunning 🙂 I’m so happy for you, your two favorite guys and this amazing new chapter of your life! You look flawless and in all things you do, you are a shining example and inspiration to all your adoring readers!!

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Marina

CONGRATULATIONS! I remember when I had just started reading your blog – You were posting some pictures and references Shaun/the tech guy/your boyfriend and I remember sitting at my computer wondering when he would propose. When I sent him an email with a suggestion/question about the swatch gallery i wanted to ask him when he was going to propose. I didn’t though -don’t worry! I hope that didn’t sound creepy at all. And then he did propose – on the blog too – which was SO exciting! And now you’re married! WOW.
You look so gorgeous! And it was so clever of you to incorporate all your favorite lip products! I’m sure you had Jack Black lip balm on it at some point that day. 🙂
Looking forward to wedding pictures!
Marina

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Luisafer

You look SO beautiful Christine!!! :d make up is 100% proof of what a great make up artist you are, with great taste!!! Congratulations on this great adventure in your life!!! 🙂 Wishing you the best!!! Can’t believe you are posting!!! Have to check out for those Guerlain Turandot, you make it look so effortless and stunning!!! 🙂

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Stephanie L

Who made your dress? Is it Alfred Angelo? I cannot wait to see your dress.

Your makeup is amazing! I love the eyeshadows and the lip products. I am going to have to check out Guerlain.

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Cat G

Your makeup looks so flawless, and like your just glowing! I’m fascinated that you are wearing so much on your face but it doesn’t look overdone or unnatural at all, not at all! I’m going to have to check out some of these face products you used, the blush, the highlighters and the finishing powder especially. And maybe even the foundation… maybe 😛

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Kellilee

Beautiful makeup, beautifully done on a beautiful bride. Congratulations on your wedding, may you have many wonderful years together. 🙂

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Lisa J

OH…this is stunning! That eye look is soooo gorgeous and classic!! I absolutely LOVE the gold liner accent! It gives the overall look a bit of a modern twist without being too bold, as well as highlighting your eye color. You look amazing!! Congratulations on your big day and I wish you and Shaun the best, Christine!! <333

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Victoria

Congratulations to you and Shaun. You look absolutely stunning, as I knew you would on your wedding day. I hope you will have a well-deserved break. May you two have a long, happy life together.

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Kristina

Christine, congratulations! I am so happy for you. You look so, so beautiful here – I can’t get over it! I’m sure your husband must have been awestruck. I wish you the happiest life together (and hopefully honeymoon too???). Congratulations again!

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Camemberu

You look absolutely radiant and beautiful! This is very natural and yet so flattering, one of your best looks so far (and you’re usually hard to top!). Congratulations on the wedding, and may you always stay so happy and gorgeous!

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Veronica

Christine, congratulations! You are a beautiful bride! I have tons of questions for you as my fiance and I also want a super small wedding! Did you still use a gown for the wedding ceremony? Did you have your reception at a restaurant or private place? I am having a difficult time finding a place that will accomodate a small wedding party. =( I’m also having a difficult time deciding if a small wedding party will still allow for me to do some traditional things like party favors, bridesmaids, etc. Hopefully you can give me some insight! =)

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Christine
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Hi Veronica!

I wore a totally over-the-top gown for the wedding ceremony (Maggie Sottero Chadley), because as far as I’m concerned, there will never, ever be another event where I will wear something like that, lol!

More or less (depending on how involved your families get), it’s your wedding. We didn’t go for a lot of traditions, but usually, people don’t fuss if you GO with tradition. We chose to have ours at a restaurant, because the price per person for a sit-down affair is SO SO pricey, and for the same price (actually, less), we treated everyone to our favorite fancy restaurant (Michelin-star rated, actually!). They had rooms for up to 50, and I’m sure if you had more, they’d find a way to accommodate. They also have private rooms for as small as 5.

You might try looking for a ceremony-only venue (and I know, it can be tough!), and then holding the reception off-site. You can definitely do things like favors, bridal party, etc. even if it’s small!

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Rachel

You look absolutely stunning!!!!
I used to think Guerlain products are overpriced,but when I looked at the your weeding picture,it took my breath away. The eyeshadow palette and lipstick look great on you, gotta have them!
Congrats!!!

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rashmi

CONGRATSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Christine 😀 😀 god bless you and shaun 😀 😀
wish you good luck and happy and healthy married life 😀
the smile you have on your face while reading this comment stay forever and the spark / twinkle in your eyes remains like this till infinity 😀 😀
i know life is full of ups and down but the way you handle things I am sure you will overcome any situation with ease 😀 😀 you both i mean XOXO 😀

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Bella

Wow its really very good makeup in autumn season. Especially you went with gold eyeliner on the bottom lash line, because it brightened up your eyes, so naturally.Definitely this type of bridal make up
so effective on Bridal.

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Veronica

Wow! You look beautiful, Christine! My fiance and I also want a super small wedding… but I am having such a difficult time! I have so many questions for you…hope you can answer some. Did you still wear a gown for the wedding ceremony? Did you have reception at a restaurant or private place? I am having a difficult time finding a place that will accomodate a small wedding party but still have it be classy. Also… did you still have traditional things like party favors… bridesmaides… etc.? Hope you can give me some insight!

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Christine
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I just replied to this, but just in case you don’t see it, here it is copied & pasted:

I wore a totally over-the-top gown for the wedding ceremony (Maggie Sottero Chadley), because as far as I’m concerned, there will never, ever be another event where I will wear something like that, lol!

More or less (depending on how involved your families get), it’s your wedding. We didn’t go for a lot of traditions, but usually, people don’t fuss if you GO with tradition. We chose to have ours at a restaurant, because the price per person for a sit-down affair is SO SO pricey, and for the same price (actually, less), we treated everyone to our favorite fancy restaurant (Michelin-star rated, actually!). They had rooms for up to 50, and I’m sure if you had more, they’d find a way to accommodate. They also have private rooms for as small as 5.

You might try looking for a ceremony-only venue (and I know, it can be tough!), and then holding the reception off-site. You can definitely do things like favors, bridal party, etc. even if it’s small!

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Romantic Lily

CHRISTINE! How are you simply not one of the most BEGUILING BRIDES ever!!!!
Your LUMINOSITY beckons with all that a bride should radiate!
Here’s hoping a woman whose insight, wisdom and passion for all things makeup and sparkly that has launched the successful, if not entirely rabid enthusiastic, like-minded consumption by all those who read her blog- finds great joy in her wedded life!!
Congrats and Much Luck!!

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BARBARA

Hey Christine! I have been reading Temptalia for years but i have never wrote before. When i read the above post i thought that there is no better time to start writing!!

I absolutely love, love, love your look and especially how natural it looks and how much it suits you. I also got married 3 months ago and i kept stressing to the makeup artist (couldn’t possibly do it alone!!) that i wanted a natural look that would highlight and not alter my own characheristics. I hate it when brides look completely different than usual on their wedding day!!

Congratulations to you and your new husband and i wish you both a lifetime of happiness. Can’t wait to see the rest of the photos!!

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Kate & Zena

Congratulations, Christine!

You were beautiful.

Although I have to say, that desk makes me want to clean up after you. I’m so orderly. XD

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abigailOD

Christine, Congratulations to you and Shaun and of course Mellan! There’s nothing more amazing when true love radiates! God bless on this new chapter in your life together.

And I have to agree with LJANA, thanks for sharing something so special and personal with us (the same day!) You continue to amaze us! Cheers and big hug!

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Shanna

Dang, it feels like you guys got engaged like a week ago haha. Time flies!

Congratulations! You look absolutely stunning, and I hope your whole day was beautiful ♥

ngl, can’t wait to see pictures 😀

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miss understood

Your make up is simple and beautiful but the best make up in the world is being happy and smiling and your eyes are glowing.Gongrats on your weddind, i wish you a happy life and to be always in love with your man.

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Marasy

I actually gasped when I scrolled down and saw your first picture. You look absolutely stunning and you did a beautiful job on your makeup. The gold is unique but lights up your eyes. Congratulations!

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Thalie

Christine you look more than gorgeous ! Such a beautiful and glowing bride ! This makeup is lovely, but it wouldn’t have looked that stunning in someone else. Congratulations for your wedding, I wish all the best to Shaun and you.

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Vetter Franz

Congratulations are in order!

As a sporadic reader of your blog I want to thank you for all your efforts to deliver detailed information…
I hope you had a great day!

Kind regards from Germany’s Indian Summer!

Sarah Avatar
Sarah

Wait what?! Have I completely lost all track of time – I didn’t think the wedding was until next year!! You look absolutely beautiful as always, congratulations to you both! <3

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Floz

Your best look yet!! Everything about your makeup looks glowing, flawless and flattering, such a gorgeous bridal look 🙂 Congratulations, and thank you for sharing this with your readers <3

Also… I think I need Turandot now! xx

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Misha

Christine, you look beautiful! Thanks to your deft hand, your eyes sparkled even more than they already do. Best wishes to your lucky husband Shaun and Mellan. Hope to see more pictures!

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Lina

Congratulations! You picked a great day to get married – Saturday was my parent’s 51st wedding anniversary. May your marriage be as long and happy!

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Carla

Congratulations! I like your make-up, it’s not the traditional neutral bride make-up but at the same time not too exaggerated, looks really nice on you. I wish you and your husband lots of happiness 😀

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Viv in the UK

Congratulations to you both – you look even more beautiful than normal, if that’s possible!! I bet there will be a worldwide sell out of that Guerlain Turandot – wonder if I’m too late already 🙂

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Olivia Grace

Awww I’m so happy for you! You look so beautiful as always Congrats 🙂 Thinking I might need Turnadot, o liked it on your first review, but now I am in LOVE!!

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san

Congrats Shaun and Christine…May you have a long and happy married life.I was onvacation and just saw this post now,when was the wedding ?Did i miss a post on your dress?Do share pics whn u get them.

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san

Oh i was so excited i forgot to add, you look gorgeous and amazingly RADIANT….your eyes are especially beautiful,if Shaun stared into your eyes during the vows, i wonder how he managed to lookaway..i’m still looking at ur eyes :-).

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Kelly

Congrats on the wedding! Thanks for posting the photos. I was a nervous wreak before mine and don’t think I would have been able to sit still long enough.

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Maribeth

Congratulations to you & your new husband! Marriage is a wonderful place-so nice to have a partner on this journey called life. The best is yet to come! God Bless & nothing but happiness ahead!

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Natalie

Christine you look absolutely stunning! But I may sound idiotic here – I didn’t realize you were getting married so soon!! I even saw the picture of your cake (to die for!) and still didn’t realize it! My gosh, you ARE Wonder Woman! The blog didn’t even skip a beat at what I’m sure was one of the busiest days/weeks of your life!! So busy, and yet you still had time to document your exact makeup for us! Amazing. I have to ask…did Mellan get to wear a bowtie?! (I love dressing pets up for weddings haha!)

I wish you & Shaun the absolute best of luck in every aspect of life. Congratulations!!

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Anna

Congratulations Christine & Shaun!
You made such a stunning bride and I have only seen your makeup! You look gorgeous and you’re positively glowing with happiness, congratulations once again. I wish you all the best, with a joyful and prosperous life ahead for you and your family 🙂
I can’t wait to see more wedding photos!

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Renee Suhr

Gratz! You look fantastic! What a great color combo. I myself am a fan of corals and I love how you integrated them into your fall wedding.

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Liza

Omg I love it! christine you are going to be a beautiful bride! I’m serious I think itloks awesome! I kind of want to marry my husband allover again just so I could try this makeup look lol 🙂 best wishes!

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Yellowlantern

Congratulations! I’m so excited and happy for you! I love the look you posted here! Your eyes are glowing and I love your lip color!

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GlowMyWay

You look gorgeous!! And congratulations – I’m very happy for you! You’re very generous to take the time to outline this look in such detail, because it’s a beautiful one that would work for many people for many occasions.

And like so many others, now I think I need that palette, LOL!

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Teresa

Hi Christine, Congratulations!!!! How wonderful! I am so happy for you! And you look gorgeous as always. Thank you for sharing this news with us, congratulations again.

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Rachael

I had no idea you actually got married. Congratulations! Your makeup looks beautiful and I’m sure were stunning. You should have Shaun reveal his pre-wedding guy routine. haha!

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Leticia

Congratulations Christine, Shaun and Mellan!!! May you share a life full of love, happiness, health and blessings 🙂 !!
Wow, you sure know how to keep secrets – I can imagine you may have been tempted to post on last Friday’s Free for Haul: Weekend plans – attend my wedding :)!!
When I saw your post, I thought it was a “rehearsal look” (hee hee), not the actual Wedding Day´s makeup! You really could not have picked a better look – everything is so perfectly coordinated and highlights your natural beauty. You look absolutely radiant; your happiness inside just shows through and makes you glow :)!
I agree with everyone that has commented how amazing it is that you keep on blogging even on your big day…you are simply the best! A big hug to you and congratulations once again (belated – sorry about that)!!

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NeutraKris

Congratulations, Christine! I’m so happy for you and Shaun. You’re an amazing woman, an inspiration for beauty bloggers everywhere, and I can’t wait to see what blessings are in store for you both. /hugs!

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bibi

Congratulations! Mazal Tov! Lots of happiness, good health and love. Doing your own makeup for your wedding is a huge thing even though you’re definitely the best pro ever! I loved the simplicity and the harmony of the colors, very pure and classy at the same time. Can’t wait to see more pictures!

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Bengisu

My God how amazing you look here and how gorgeous is that blush!! As a bridal-make-up-artist-to-be, I think that blush is a must for my kit!
Do you think I really should get that when Tom Ford collection comes to my town in a few days?

By the way, wish you the most of happiness and the best years of your life with Shaun!

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Clementine Roy

Wow!! It’s amazing how you manage to pull off all of the colors on your eyes… It looks amazing!
You’re so beautiful and talented! Hope you had a great wedding day and that you had fun 🙂

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Laura

You look gorgeous in your wedding look! Congratulations! May you be as happy as you are now for the rest of your life and marriage together!

Viva gli sposi! (Hooray for the newlyweds!)

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Victoria

You look glowy and gorgeous and perfect. Congratulations, I hope it was a beautiful day that you can look back on joyfully.It speaks to your drive that we didn’t see an interruption in posts – take some time and enjoy time with your new husband! <3 I promise, we'll still love you.

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Lisa

Congrats Christine!! Wow, you look stunning in the picture!! I love your splash of gold eyeliner on the bottom 😀 I’d love to see more pics of your wedding! 🙂

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Suzie

Congrats Christine!!! You look absolutely stunning and Im glad your big day went wonderfully. As someone who’s been a fan of yours since the days of livejournal I wish you all the best in your marriage <3

(now I need to buy everything you used 😉 )

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Danie

Many congratulations! You looked just lovely.

As my grandfather wished me on my wedding day: May you have only enough clouds in your life to make for many beautiful sunsets.

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Audrey L. Max (Mrs.) R.N.

Christine:
You look like you just stepped out of a bridal magazine. Your makeup, gown and that special glow on your face was just perfect. May you have a lifetime of happiness with your new husband. You look gorgeous.
Can’s wait to see the wedding pictures.

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Cay

Just want to chime in and say CONGRUATULATIONS! How exciting for you!!! As always you look fantastic, Turandot looks amazazing on you. Cannot wait to see more pictures. = ) Whoo-hoo!

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CristinaO

WOOOOOW,stunning look,stunning bride.You look gorgeous and glowy.The best wishes ,health and happiness for you,Shawn and Mellan and greetings from Romania and thank you that you included us in your happy day

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Oyku

Congratz on your wedding Christine! I hope you have loads of photos to put in an album 🙂 Hey you might even do a bit of D.I.Y on your wedding album? (Just a suggestion)
You look amazing and your choice of eye make up is lovely.
To a future of love!

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kat

OH JEEZ I’m so embarrassed. Please delete that comment! I apologize, I need to read more carefully. Congratulations on your wedding!! I LOVE an autumn wedding. You honestly looked amazing. Your whole look was great, including the earrings; they framed your face. I work in fashion and got too excited posting the previous comment. Serves me right!
Still a dedicated reader 🙂

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Christine
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Not to worry, Kat! 🙂 I had my hair in front of me, and they hid any stud earrings, which is why I went with ones that dangled so you could sometimes see them 🙂 These were also pearls given to me by my mom – all the jewelry I wore were representative of different generations of my family and Shaun’s family. I only wore these for about half the time, since I was given earrings to wear during the Vietnamese ceremony.

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Catherine

As everyone said, you look stunning. You look so lovely yet still like yourself. Congratulations to you and Shaun! PS – I’m truly amazed at your ability to keep the blog posts coming despite it being YOUR WEDDING and all! 🙂

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kasiaj85

You look amazing! so glamourous and really stunning, the color suit you so much!
Congrats to you and your hubby! :))

p.s. I envy you the courage, I wouldn’t be able to do my wedding makeup, I had it done – I pretty much liked it, but I wish I could do it on my own though…

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rouge-gorge

My first post was to wish you on your engagement! my second is to wish you for your wedding! i am always to shy to write anything! he he!i wish you all the happiness of the world along with good health and love for ever and ever to you and your husband!! i am getting ideas for my wedding cause i love your look! you look wonderful! i too have a thing for guerlain and i am trying to find hourglass and tom ford now here in europe! oh oh and the beloved cle de peau!! lol! Best wishes once more and great blog!!!
Susana

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Wwendalynne

So late to this party (it was Thanksgiving here) and judging by the number of comments, I am guessing others found you looking equally breathtaking! I was completely WOWed! Absolute perfection!!!! Hits all the right notes. You made a truly beautiful bride, Christine! Thanks for sharing this special day with everyone.

Congratulations Christine and Shaun! I wish you many, many happy years together!!!

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Adriana

ridiculously gorgeous. I have this pain in my chest however as I notice you wore your fave lippie-gems-the one that got away from me!!!!! I lemming like crazy…you and I have the same love of coral/pinks. Beautiful job (and face) Christine!

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L

Congratulations Christine! I love your makeup too. It’s different compared to a lot of wedding makeup I’ve seen, the gold liner is really cool. c: You looked beautiful.

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VickyM

I´m sure very late to congratulate you, you are definately looking stunning :),congratulations! you are a gorgeous bride, and I love your makeup in my opinion this colors really compliment your skintone and give you great luminosity and glow 🙂 love yor lipstick and eyeshadows, I hope you have a long, happy marriage. Many blessings and good wishes.

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Nadia A.

Congratulations Christine and Shaun! Wishing the two of you a lifetime of love and happiness!

Christine, you looked absolutely gorgeous on your wedding day! The makeup colors that you selected were beautiful and were perfect for a Fall wedding. I admire you for doing your own makeup on your wedding day. I had a MAC makeup artist from my local Nordstrom do my makeup on my wedding day almost ten years ago. I did not have the confidence or patience to do my own makeup for my wedding. If I do remember correctly, I think did do my late aunt’s makeup on my wedding day. She loved her makeup look.

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Nell

Wow! You looked gorgeous Christine! I can’t get over how awesome Honey looks on you! Congratulations and can’t wait to see the pics! OH – what did you wear on your nails???

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Stace

Congrats Christine! I’m so happy for you. Wishing you both a wonderful journey ahead as you make your bond stronger than ever. You look stunning. I feel like I’ve grown up with you I’ve been following you on Youtube for so long.

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Tee

Congratulations! You look great! I read your blog sometimes, but I had no idea you were tying the knot. I guess this means you won’t have as much time to post makeup commentaries. But that’s OK because family comes first. I wish you all the best, and tons of joy and happiness!

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Katie

Oh, you’re absolutely stunning! I love love love this makeup and it’s so fitting for an autumn wedding! Your bouquet is AMAZING and that dress! So so gorgeous in every way! 🙂

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Marissa D.

Hey Christine! Would you say the Hourglass No. 2 Foundation/Blush Brush is comparable to the Ecotools Bronzer Brush for applying liquid foundation?
I want a soft, round brush to get an airbrushed and natural look with foundation, so I’m curious if the Ecotools brush is a good dupe for the Hourglass one. Thanks!

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Sanya Rai

Wow! I’m sure gonna get ready like this. I think Oriflame Studio Artist Range will work for me here. I’m not the one who loves shimmery look. I’ll skip the golden hint though. Thanks for sharing!

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