WPI Beauty in Chicago Style Weddings Magazine

When it comes to on-site beauty, WarPaint International is at the top of the industry for brides-to-be, editorial fashion photographers, corporate event planners, and even consumers dolling up to head out on the town. We love to get involved with styled shoots and produce high-fashion content that only showcases the skillsets of our team, but also builds rapport in the diverse vendor community in which we live and work. So we wanted to get involved at Chicago Style Weddings for their 2022 magazine shoot.

Hopelessly Devoted: The Styled Shoot in Chicago

Take a peek behind the scenes at this high-fashion bridal editorial, “Hopelessly Devoted.” You can find this on the shelf, in Chicago, Illinois, in the July 2022 edition of Chicago Style Weddings hits the racks in just a week, so we wanted to share a look into how it all came together. With each issue comes the exciting opportunity to host an exclusive, bridal fashion editorial. To do this, we carefully curate a team of vendors, create numerous mood boards, and pull bridal garments and accessories from all across the greater Chicago area. So on a crisp morning in April, the Chicago Style Weddings team gathered at Wildman BT to make this Hopelessly Devoted vision come to life.

The Vendors

LOCATION: Wildman BT
PHOTOGRAPHY: Stephanie Wood Photography
STYLING: Chicago Style Weddings
HAIR & MAKEUP: WarPaint International Beauty Agency
VIDEOGRAPHY: Phillip Christopher Videography
JEWELRY: Razny Jewelers
GOWN PROVIDERS: Bella Bianca, Bri’Zan Couture, The Crystal Bride, Here Comes the Bride, Kathryn’s Bridal, LBR (Luxe Bridal Rack), Veiled By ChaCha, Volle’s Bridal, Wedding Design Studio by 1440 Event Design
SHOES: Lori’s Shoes, Bella Belle Shoes
MODELS: Carmen Garcia & Alexandria Hill of 10 MGMT

On-site Hair & Makeup Artistry

Great editorials begin with a good base. With two beautiful models, Carmen and Alexandria (both represented by Chicago-based agency, 10 MGMT), Chicago Style Weddings was already off to a great start. WarPaint International Beauty Agency‘s team brought Artisan Eugene and Artisan Jasmine to enhance the models’ beauty and to incorporate trending bridal elements into their looks. Carmen donned timeless loose curls while Alexandria’s blonde cropped hair was styled in chic finger waves. Equal parts in vogue and classic!

All About The Dress(es)

The gowns are also the star of the show! The CSW team pulled over 30 looks from nine Chicagoland bridal boutiques. From Vera Wang to Pronovias to Eva Lendel, gowns of varying styles danced on the garment racks. When pulling dresses from bridal boutiques, their team wanted to style pieces that blended traditional with contemporary. All along the way, they jested that these looks would give off the feel of “cool and fresh, but something your grandmother would still approve of.” We think they did a great job!

The venue, Wildman BT, turned an old boiler and tank facility into a stunning modern event space. So inspired by their “old-meets-new” aesthetic, we pulled garments that meshed timeless textiles with new silhouettes and vice versa.

Lights, Camera, Action!

The team spent a full day styling, shooting, and having a great time. With every look the models put on, the team oohed and aahed with excitement and enthusiasm. It was a really successful day and the results are striking!

Chicago Style Weddings Magazine - July 2022

Watch the Behind-The-Scenes Video of ‘Hopelessly Devoted’

Well Groomed Styled Shoot

There’s often an overlooked component to weddings: The Groom

But not anymore… A vision for showcasing luxurious possibilities for grooms came to life in the hands of Ramsey Prince of Maison Du Prince. Prince is known for turning heads with his recognizable flair and bespoke styling, so these scenes came together beautifully in his handwriting.

With rich orchids, gilded accents, and incredible menswear, a fabulous groom’s weekend at The Thompson Hotel unfolded.

The Vendors

LOCATION: The Thompson Hotel
PHOTOGRAPHY: PhotoRSH
STYLING: Maison Du Prince
LINENS: Lola Valentina Designs
GROOMING: Artisan Anna | WarPaint International Beauty Agency
GROOMS’ FORMALWEAR: PROVENANCE by Diana Michelle; Formally Modern
ROBES: COSOSA
BRIEFS: Richard Dayhoff

The Bachelor Party

Opening up celebrations for the weekend is a bachelor party at The Thompson Hotel’s Nico Osteria. With cocktails in hand, grooms Jason and Daniel don suiting from Formally Modern in stunning jewel tones.

Groomsman Matt (pictured far left) wears a custom look from Provenance, including a herringbone suit jacket, floral shirt, silk pocket square, and Brackish feather lapel pin.

The Morning of…

The Cover

This cover for Chicago Style Weddings was the 3rd of three covers and one of the first in the midwest featuring an all-male cast. The grooming was provided by yours truly - Artisan Anna Giuliano in Chicago, Illinois.

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