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colors. The trend is about subtlety and warmth, and can be seen Live Oil Painting at the Plaza Hotel.
recently on celebrity icons and makeup influencers.
Photo courtesy of Celebration Paintings owner Andy Greenlee.
“We are seeing a ton of soft, subtle peeks of color, with some
warmth to contour eye shapes,” confirms Roxy Germano, owner of Here comes the ride
Makeup by Roxy in Catasauqua. “We’ve done a lot of peachy pink lips, Trends in wedding transportation tend not to change
and a wide variety of champagne and white gold tones on eyes. Nude
lips have also been a widely popular request.” significantly from year to year or season to season. Wedding
parties like to be able to enjoy the festivities together all day,
During the hot summer months, brides will want to be sure that making the party bus a perfect fit for the occasion.
despite the weather conditions, their makeup stays flawless from
the ceremony straight through the reception. Makeup by Roxy uses “The party buses are roomy, glitzy, and comfortable for
makeup primers on all of their clients, as well as a setting spray to large wedding parties,” says Bryan Beale of A&A Limousine
help lock in the look, and provide a water-resistant application. Service in Northampton. “With that being said, the use of
transportation for wedding guests is becoming more and
How sweet it is more popular.”
The popularity of rustic weddings has extended to desserts, giving
Feature photo Bell Gate Farms courtesy of Steve Wolfe Photography.
way to the “naked cake” trend that calls for less icing and more cake.
Variety is the key for wedding sweets, however, with many couples June 2017 • indulge | 47
opting to have a dessert table with multiple options for their guests.

“The naked cake is a more contemporary take on a rustic theme,”
says Amy Cozze, owner of Cozze Cakes in Nazareth. “I love the look,
and I think it is a classic while still unique, and a little edgy. We’ve
adorned them with everything from roses to fresh figs. The dessert
table, however, is alive and well. It usually consists of a small wedding
cake the couple uses to cut for pictures, accompanied by a display of
cupcakes or other desserts on a variety of stands and platters.”

One dessert trend to keep an eye on is the “geode” cake, which
is where rock candy is utilized to give the impression of a geological
formation within the cake. Cozze also says that some couples are
opting to use cupcakes that mimic flowers as centerpieces on their
guest tables.

Weddings are (literally) a work of art
Cell phones and selfies may have permanently changed the way

that weddings are captured and remembered, but a new trend is
doing something that even social media can’t accomplish: making
married couples cry over a work of art.

Having a live event painter at your wedding isn’t just a
conversation generator; it also creates a lasting memory for future
generations, as the painting is able to be passed down through the
family. Brides and grooms are also able to decide what specific part
of their event they want captured.

“The biggest trend to feature is the first dance, as it symbolizes the
romance of the presentation of the newlyweds. Oftentimes, the setting
determines whether the ceremony or the reception will be featured,”
says Andy Greenlee, owner and artist at Celebration Paintings in
Orefield. “In the hours before the wedding, I arrive long before guests
do with an arsenal of images, swatches, and notes in hand that
have me prepared to construct a backdrop for the moments we’ve
discussed for me to capture. The most important thing I generally
work to focus on, as guided by clients, is the people.”

While some may assume that loud and busy celebrations create
too much distraction for an artist to focus, Greenlee is eager for guests
to observe and talk to her about her work.

“Part of what I do is celebrate and converse with guests,” she
says. “Sometimes people are shy to come and look at the painting for
fear of disturbing me. Entertaining is coupled with that masterpiece
final product in live wedding painting. I love people, and I love art.
Moreover, I love sharing those two passions with the couple.”