Wedding Blog
My maid of honor was the first to get her hair done by Cali, my hair/makeup stylist. I remember her saying to me after getting her hair done, “Can I pleease take Cali with me back to Chicago?” Haha, all the girls loved Cali! She did hair and makeup for me, my mom, and the entire bridal party, and somehow without assistance she did everything just in time for our ceremony. She did everything my girls requested, including changing hairstyles at the very last minute to concealing tan lines. She has an amazing sense of style - I love her modern take on wedding updos. It seems like every style she does is so unique and different. I featured below some photos from our wedding and many photos of Philly brides who highly recommend her.
(Photos taken by Nicole Polk)
I think moms are the most difficult to please and my mom was pretty happy with her hair and makeup.
*** In between changing my dresses, I accidentily snagged my hair comb on my qipao and thought I totally pulled apart the updo. The force was so tremendous that I almost fell to the ground! I looked to see if there was any damage and everything was still in place. As you can see in the reception photos, my hairstyle still looks great.
Cali also did my hair for the rehearsal dinner. I decided to do a casual pulled back hairstyle instead.
A few photos from my hair/makeup trial done a few months before our wedding:
I decided to book Cali based on the recommendations made by Vladi, a Philadelphia bride who had a romantic wedding at the Morris Arboretum. She had a pretty diverse bridal party and Cali did a wonderful job with all of the girls. I also loved the way she did the makeup on Vladi, especially the smoky eyes.
(Photos by Gerard Tomko)
One of my favorite philly knotties MrsMek also booked Cali for her wedding:
(Photos taken by Sarah DiCicco)
Another Philadelphia Knottie Satto who also had her wedding at the PAFA.
(Photo taken by Mike Kehr)
Cali also did the entire bridal party for JoeyQsBride’s wedding:
A few examples from her portfolio:
Spiral “Uzumaki” effect! 
A lovely design done with hairpins.
A very intricate and gorgeous updo, I wonder how many pins she used to keep this one together!
Hair trials photos taken from Philly knottie Futuremrsjk.
Cali of Calista Brides
(267) 973-9488
calistabrides@aol.com
I hope this helps for anyone interested in Cali’s services. If you have any questions regarding other hair/makeup stylists in the Philadelphia area, feel free to contact me by e-mail.
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I love the flower pin in your hair. Can I ask where you got it?
Mrs. Bell Pepper: you may have noted this in an earlier post, but may I ask: where did you get the beautiful brooch/pin in your hair?
In a previous post, you mentioned that you used the song Tonight, Tonight as your bridal party intro song. Did you use the original version or an instrumental version? What were peoples reaction to the song?
I bought my hair pin from Regina B.
Christine,
We used the original version of the song Tonight, Tonight. The DJ only played the beginning portion and it sounds great in the museum. Everyone seemed to like the intro song.
mrs. bell pepper, she did such an awesome job, you all look so lovely. i love your hair pin also and am glad you referenced where you go it. i looooove the naruto reference, dattebayo! ^_^
Your makeup is absolutely effervescent! So light and lovely.
beautiful updo’s
thanks for posting!
Hi Mrs. Bell Pepper,
I know it’s been a while since your wedding, but do you happen to have any other close-up pics of your hairdo from that day? I absolutely love it! How would you describe it, or how did you describe it to your hairstylist during your trial? Do you have the pictures that you brought in to show her?
Many thanks! Lena
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Mrs. Bell Pepper, Philadelphia
Age and Occupation: 28, Resident Physician
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Resident Physician
Engagement Date: May 30, 2006
Wedding Date: June 2007
Venue: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
About Me: I love whimsical details and design, everything that *sparkles*, sipping on hazelnut lattes, pugs, shopping for antiques and second-hand goods, scenic photography, delicate flowers, and checking out new restaurants in the city with my fianc??. We are planning our wedding at a unique city venue for about 75 close family members and friends. I have a lot of DIY ideas and I like to blog about ways to save money on your wedding.
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