My Story
I’ve always loved to do hair (up-do’s especially), makeup and work-out - I now offer beauty "inside and out" to cater to the brides of today.
My wedding business began 9 years ago when I did my first wedding for my best friend. Deep down I knew it was what I truly loved to do, but the road I took to get there was a little windy. I graduated from UMass Amherst with a BS in Consumer Studies and focused the first 10 years or so on sales and account management. I loved to do hair, but wasn't quite ready to leave my career. I continued to do bridal hair on the side while I was worked in Corporate America to have a creative outlet. As my 30th birthday approached, I couldn’t deny my true calling any longer. I threw caution to the wind, cashed in my stock options (many people thinking I was quite mad) and went to hair school to do what I truly loved! Somewhere along the way I ended up in a few commercials. I received my MA Cosmotology License in 2005 and haven’t looked back. The business has grown substantially and all by word of mouth! I have partnered with some amazing people, photographers, makeup artists and florists along the way.
I have now been doing both hair and makeup for the past 4 years. I am lucky enough to have my own studio in my home with lots of sunlight to create the perfect look for my clients.
Last year I was crazy enough to do my own wedding. I did my hair and makeup and the hair of my flower girl, Matron of Honor, and my mother-in-law. I mean you didn't think I could let anyone else do my hair and makeup for my wedding, did you?
I now have pictures of the big day (amazing photography by Alycia Braga).
I recently phased out of the "Bridal Basic Training" and Personal Training aspect of my business. Why you ask? Well, on March 21, 2009, we welcomed our daughter Sonia Isabel to the Marcinowski family. Although I still enjoy working out and physical fitness, I am focusing more on the hair and makeup area of my company so I can spend more time with Sonia.
