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Downtown San Francisco Wedding with Vintage Charm

Mei — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:40:30 +0000

We first worked with Stephanie as a bridesmaid at another wedding a few years back, and had the great pleasure of working with her this time as a bride! Things kicked off early morning at the luxurious Hotel Vitale in downtown San Francisco and it turned out to be a beautiful day. The following photos are courtesy of Aubrey Joy. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

Getting ready at Hotel Vitale with our on-location mobile studio.

Engagement Makeup & Hair for Downtown SF Shoot

Mei — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:30:56 +0000

Here are some photos of Yating and James for their engagement session around San Francisco. We got ready at our Union Square studio, which was great because their first shots were of the San Francisco cable cars! Photography by Timothy Mak.

SF City Hall HD Video

Mei — Tue, 31 May 2011 01:50:42 +0000

Jennie was so sweet – this video brought a tear to our eye. Another amazing production by Alex Kon of IQvideography. If you are getting married at City Hall in San Francisco, consider his 2-hour package – he’s just incredible.

City Hall Makeup and Hair Artist in San Francisco

Mei — Wed, 25 May 2011 06:56:02 +0000

Stannia rocks, seriously. Fun, happy, positive, just a great experience all around. We’re also happy that the orchid from our studio will forever live in these photos!

Stannia’s very talented wedding photographer Erwin Wijanto recently sent over these photos from their City Hall ceremony. Enjoy!

Mandarin Oriental | City Hall SF | Tracey & Chris

Mei — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:38:55 +0000

Congratulations to Tracey and Chris, and thanks to the dynamic duo Robert and Felicia of Paetz Photography.

Wedding Makeup & Hair for City Hall San Francisco | Stephanie & Stuart

Mei — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:07:56 +0000

Stephanie called us from England early 2010 to book her hair and makeup for her destination wedding in San Francisco. Stephanie wanted a natural, soft look for her makeup with an elaborate updo hairstyle.

Check out this awesome production from Alex Kon of IQ Videography. Alex filmed Mei and Stephanie getting ready at the Clift Hotel and later at City Hall — just incredible!

SF City Hall Wedding Makeup and Hair | San Francisco

Mei — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:52:58 +0000

Karin and Leland traveled all the way from Hong Kong to have their engagement wedding photos in San Francisco for their wedding celebration next year. We were so excited to work with them, as they had such a special day lined up.

We got ready at our bridal studio in Union Square early in the morning, and they were off with one of San Francisco’s finest photographer, Matthias Photography for their session at City Hall and up in the beautiful Marin area. Photos are copyrighted and courtesy of Matthias Giezendanner, thank you, enjoy!

Esther + Peter | Wedding Makeup + Hair in San Francisco, CA

Mei — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:16:37 +0000

Esther contacted us early on in 2010 for her late summer wedding in San Francisco. She wanted natural beauty makeup, a side swept bang, long loose curls done half up / half down. We had a blast at the trial, Mei worked with her to get the perfect look.

It was a pleasure working with Esther and her bridesmaids in her bridal suite at the Intercontinental Hotel (fantastic views!). Enjoy these photos from one of San Francisco’s finest, Carmen Alvarez.

Via Yelp:

Like many brides these days, I considered doing my own hair and make-up to save money, especially after I found out the price point for wedding hair and make-up stylists. Then one day I stumbled across the website for Triple Twist. I was so impressed by the before and after pictures that I immediately made an appointment for a trial.

At the trial, Mei did an awesome job! I especially love the individual fake eyelashes! She is an expert at applying them and I couldn’t even feel them once they were on. They take before and after pictures and send them to you via email the same day. It is super awesome to see what the makeup will look like on camera. Also during the trial, I found out that Mei used to be a performer for Cirque de Soleil. How cool is that?

After the trial, I was so impressed that I immediately booked Triple Twist for my wedding. Just happens it was just in time because another bride was also interested in my date!

Fast-forward to the day of my wedding. Robert showed up right on time, if not a bit early to set up and Mei followed in right after. They were extremely professional. I got compliments all day on how beautiful my hair and make-up looked. It’s definitely all because of Mei!

Incidentally, I had hired another hair-stylist to work on my bridesmaids(not associated with Triple Twist at all). This person decided to NOT show up on my wedding day. When Mei found out, she graciously offered to help. She whipped up hairstyles for three of my bridesmaids AND with time to spare! Mei totally saved us that day and I couldn’t be more grateful…

Photography: Carmen Alvarez
Videography: Day Dreamer Cinema
Makeup + Hair: Triple Twist Makeup & Hair Design
Music / DJ: Spintronix
Catering: Small Thyme Cafe
Floral & Event Design: Events by Ideal

Featured Engagement Hair and Makeup in San Francisco

Mei — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:17:51 +0000

Just off a flight from Houston, Texas, Wendi contacted us for engagement hair and makeup for her engagement photo shoot in San Francisco.

“I was so impressed with how well my makeup stayed all day with the bad weather. I assumed it would melt right off, but when we went to dinner that night it looked just as good as it did when I walked out of your salon!” – Wendi T

Thank you Wendi, it was a blast!

San Francisco City Hall Wedding & Stanford Court

Mei — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:01:09 +0000

Nikki contacted us from the East Coast to book her wedding hair and makeup for her ceremony at City Hall in San Francisco. We met at the luxurious Stanford Court Renaissance Hotel in the morning and worked with her lovely flower girls and attendees. Thanks for having us Nikki, you were amazing!

Photos courtesy of Lauri Levenfeld of Zoom Photography. Enjoy!

Mei and Nikki getting ready at the Stanford Court bridal suite:

Natural, light beauty makeup and hair for the flower girls:

Wedding Makeup and Hair at Saint Ignatius Church, San Francisco

Mei — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 03:25:22 +0000

Jennifer scheduled her bridal trial, excited to go over ideas for hair and makeup for her upcoming wedding at St. Ignatius Church in San Francisco.

At our studio, we discussed Jennifer’s goals, the wedding theme and colors, and went over a few looks that she brought in.

We did makeup first, using our ultra-lightweight MUD foundations. For her lips, I chose Chanel Rouge Double Intensite in Rose Pearl. To create more refined, dramatic look, we used Shu Umuera individually placed eyelashes to really accentuate her eyes. I then created a bridal hairstyle that matched Jennifer’s personality: a sleek, elaborate updo that lasted all day.

Thank you Jennifer and Tim, we loved working with you! And a special thanks to the talented Sylvie Gil for her great photography.

Saint Ignatius Church, San Francisco. Makeup and Hair: Triple Twist. Photography: Sylvie Gil

Jennifer and her party just before the ceremony! Makeup and Hair: Triple Twist. Photography: Sylvie Gil

Saint Ignatius Church, San Francisco. Makeup and Hair: Triple Twist. Photography: Sylvie Gil

Featured Trial

Mei — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 02:23:11 +0000

Ryann attended her bridal trial this week, and we just loved the style she chose. Half-up, half-down updo with a gorgeous veil.

Featured bridal trial! You look amazing Ryann!

Pam & Bill – Tea Ceremony, Wedding Hair and Makeup

Mei — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:38:23 +0000

We worked with Pam late last year for her tea ceremony and wedding hair and makeup in San Francisco. As we set up our on-location kit at her home for her Chinese tea ceremony and started the services, we shared laughs and stories with her mother and family.

Just before the tea ceremony…

As Mei was finalizing Pam’s hair design, David Ham (seriously one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s best wedding photographers), arrived with his crew and equipment and got right to work. It’s because of clients like Pam and Bill that we love our job. Enjoy some of the joyous moments from their ceremony below, special thanks to David for the photography!

Dara’s Stern Grove wedding makeup

Mei — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:02:53 +0000

Dara, her mother, and her sister scheduled makeup and hair trials for Dara’s wedding at Stern Grove in San Francisco.

We had a blast shooting the trial photography at her makeup trial at our studio in San Francisco.

Photography and Makeup by Triple Twist

And on to the wedding:

Thanks to the very talented wedding photographer Lindsey Cahill for these amazing, vintage wedding shots at Stern Grove, San Francisco.

Dana and Jeremy

Mei — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:48:00 +0000

We knew there was something special about Dana when we first met her for her trial. She was easy going and all smiles, and we had a great time going over her hair and makeup looks. Mei and Dana decided on an updo with an elaborate side bun — Dana brought the perfect hairpin for the bun.

Triple Twist trial photos:

Makeup and Hair by Mei (San Francisco)

On the wedding day, we arrived at the Omni Hotel to setup our on-location gear. The atmosphere was relaxed and the entire bridal party was great to work with.

Photo: Jay Kelly. Makeup & Hair: Triple Twist.

Special thanks to Jay Kelly — Jay is one of San Francisco’s busiest and most talented wedding photographers, we’re glad to have had the opportunity to work with him.