NICHE Magazine Makeup Artist - Sharon Rai | Editorial Makeup Artist

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry is featured in NICHE Magazine the Spring 2013 Issue.  The looks created were a dark smokey eye, flawless contoured skin, and a nude lip.  We had the pleasure working with Fashion Photographer, Jennifer Dickinson, and the NICHE Team!

Polynesian Wedding at Hatley Castle | Victoria BC | Wedding Makeup and Hair

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry had the pleasure of working with SR Bride Janelle - she had an amazing day at the end of September in Victoria BC - it felt like summer - blue sky's, sun and warm weather!  Janelle & Itu choose to have their wedding ceremony at the Hatley Castle, because of the location - the views of the mountains and water.  The reception followed in the evening at the Da Vinci Centre in Victoria BC.

A month before the wedding, Janelle and two girlfriends arrived to the Studio for her Wedding Day Preview - she had her dress, shoes, selection of hair accessories and jewelry.  We had a chance to play dress up, trying different styles of makeup and hair, playing around with all her accessories and jewelry, while the girls enjoyed appetizers and sipped on wine. We kept working on different looks until we found the look we all loved!  Below is an image of the final look from the Wedding Day Preview:

On the Wedding Day, all eight ladies arrived to the morning to the SR Studio - where the girls got comfortable, and pampered with hair and makeup by the SR Team.  We also had Lily Kennedy from Lily Kennedy Custom Gowns join us at the SR Studio to help lace the wedding gown, and with Shane Deringer Photography capturing all the moments - including having a little touchup himself.

After finishing up at the Studio, we all headed to the Hatley Castle in Victoria BC for the ceremony.  Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry was on-location at the Hatley Castle before Janelle walked down the aisle, after the ceremony, and during her photo-sessions!  We provided a full day of pampering - to make sure every detail was perfect for Janelle & her bridal party.  We were with Janelle for everything - no hair was out of place, veil was perfect in all the shots, lips perfectly glossed, and skin shine free for her & her groom.  We also worked with her photographer, Shane to make sure the couple looked perfect in the shots (fluffing the dress, positioning the veil, hair piece, and bouquet)

Below is an image of Janelle with her Wedding Day Preview look recreated at the SR Studio on the wedding day, view more images of their beautiful Fijian Wedding.

Sikh Temple Wedding in Victoria BC || Union Club Wedding Reception

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry had the pleasure of working with SR Bride Christina for her wedding day.  We arrived on-location to her family home in the Uplands of Victoria, BC early in the morning.

Christina wanted her look to be elegant and flawless, one that suited her style.  We went with a smokey eye to define her eyes, with flawless skin contouring her structure.  With hair, we added in hair pieces and extensions to give a full look, to finish we added in Orchids which completed the look.

The wedding took place at the Sikh Temple on Topaz in Victoria, BC, and the wedding reception was held at the Union Club of British Columbia.

Christina wanted to look her best, a result that was achieved by working together on her wedding - she wanted it to reflect in the photography.  View more images from her wedding, by Ronnie Lee Hill a Vancouver based photographer, she did an amazing job on the photographs.

Arbutus Ridge Golf Course Wedding | Cobble Hill | Bride talks about her SR Experience

"Hiring Sharon and her team for my engagement shoot and wedding day was the BEST decision I could have ever made!"

"My advice for those thinking of hiring Sharon and her team is…DO IT! You will NOT regret it. Right from our first meeting Sharon was extremely friendly, welcoming, and put me at ease. I have always worried about my hair and make up for my wedding because I feel like it is hard to style. I am so glad I chose Sharon and her team because she made me look like I came straight off the pages of a magazine! She is the absolute best at what she does. Also, her team that she brought on the day of the wedding did such an amazing job on all my bridesmaids. I was worried from the beginning that my hairstyle would fall out, but Sharon reassured me that it would not. She was right! Everything was perfect. She came to my house on the day of the wedding, which made my day so smooth and relaxed. I did not have to worry about anything! Hiring Sharon and her team for my engagement shoot and wedding day was the best decision I could have ever made!"

Kristin Hitchen - Cobble Hill, BC

Wedding Location - Cobble Hill, BC

Butchart Gardens Victoria BC Wedding | On-Location Hair & Makeup Services Butchart Gardens

"I knew I wanted to look "amazing" for my groom on our wedding day, however, I am someone who wears minimal makeup and the idea of trying to do my own, and the idea of doing more than a quick pony tail for my hair was daunting! After finding Sharon's website and learning that she would come to the wedding venue and create a "signature look", I was interested in learning more.  I met with her and immediately felt comfortable.  Sharon was attentive to and respectful of my preferences for minimal eye makeup and wanting a "natural" look, and encouraged me to describe what I wished my hair to look like. I began with a vague concept of what I wanted and Sharon took those ideas on the day of my wedding and  "worked her magic"! The final look was so much more beautiful than I had envisioned; it complemented my dress perfectly!  My wedding photographer was complimenting me - saying it was the best updo he had seen. It was such a pleasure to work with Sharon; she has a delightful personality which made the wedding morning and the 3 hours of hair and makeup fly by!   I  loved the final "look" and most importantly, my groom loved the look, too!  Thank you Sharon for adding your expertise to our wedding day!  It was truly a special day!  Carla" 

Carla Clarke
Wedding Location:  Butchart Gardens, Victoria BC

No Sunshine - SR Bride Brightens the Day!

No sunshine today - but the day got brightened by the mail - we just received a card from our SR Bride - Angie all the way from Australia!  A beautiful card & picture of her looking amazing at her wedding - which took place at Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa.  The wedding was photographed by one of the top 25 most inspiring photographers of 2012 - Kim Kayln Photography.

"Sharon, Thank you for the simply stunning job you and your team did on me and the girls.  I felt so beautiful on the big day and I know Aaron certainly appreciated it too!  All the best for your future success.  Sincerely Angie"

The wedding was also featured in Destination Inspirations - Inspiring Weddings Around The World.

Bear Mountain Resort Wedding - Victoria BC Bridal Makeup Artist

We received a card from our gorgeous SR Bride Carlie!  On her wedding day, Carlie arrived in-studio for services before her wedding which took place at the Westin in Bear Mountain Resort - Victoria BC.  She incorporated a vintage-winter theme for her elegant wedding - which looked perfect!  Curtis Pelletier did an amazing job with the wedding photographs view the images.

"Sharon, I just wanted to send you a big THANK YOU for doing my wedding makeup you did the most fantastic job.  Words cannot express how grateful I am, you not only made me look & feel beautiful, but you calmed me down and made my morning stress-free.  I cannot wait for the next occasion so we can try other awesome looks!  Thank you, Thank you,  Carlie Smith"