I began to paint on the primer to help minimize the pores and any fine lines. I ask the first Bridesmaid how she knew the bride, and she told me her story as I prepared her foundation. They had become sorority sisters at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and from then on were inseparable. The two enjoyed their college years together and watched each other grow from their freshmen year to now. We giggled and tried not to cry from laughing so hard while applying her eyeliner. Once the first Bridesmaid was finished with makeup, I sent her over to the hair dresser.
Next, was the 'Maid of Honor.' She sat down and I began to do my work. We attended high school with the bride. We talked about all the activities we did and our favorite high school memories. While finishing the last Bridesmaid, the Maid of Honor hushed everyone in the room and presented the bride with a gift, as it was from the groom. Attached was a letter that would leave me and the others with tears in our eyes. His love for her was so true and beautiful. When she finished his page and a half letter, the bride opened up a box. It was a beautiful diamond bracelet to wear when she walked down the aisle. Everyone gasped and gathered around to "ohh" and "ahh" at the dazzling jewelry. Once everyone got their look I had to break up the crowd and finally make over the bride.
Like the others, her face was clear and beautiful, just waiting to be painted to perfection. At this point we were short on time and I was moving as quick as I could. I reached into a separate bag filled with brushes only to be used for the bride. Each one was soft to the touch and left a beautiful finish. While I was applying her makeup one of my team members was finishing her hair and about the time she put in the last bobby pin, I put on her last stroke of lipstick. I was now finished and every girl in the room was glowing with smiles from ear to ear.
It was time to leave so everyone piled into their cars and left for the reception. When they arrived everyone changed into their dresses and began to prepare the bride. It was time, here she comes, the doors are open as she stands arm and arm with her father, the music begins to play. The groom looks over his shoulder butterflies fill his stomach. She looked so beautiful walking down the aisle. Like a luminous ray of light. Everyone's heart is filled with joy as she makes her way to the alter. I couldn’t believe that just moments ago, I was applying her last touch-up of blush on her cheeks. I’ve never loved doing anything more in my life. Knowing that I could make someone feel beautiful on the inside and on the outside is the most rewarding feeling in the world. This is a day I will cherish forever; the day I helped transform my friend a beautiful bride.
