Maria D'Leon

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Posted by kittythestray

I had 4 other trials, NO ONE could get me the look I wanted except Maria D'Leon.

People say 'it's crazy' to spend that much on your hair, but I personally thought it was crazy to pay $135 per person on the catering - each bride needs to prioritize what THEY feel are the most important things to them for THEIR weddings. We all have a set dollar amount we can spend, but where we choose to put it is up to us. My DH and I paid for our wedding ourselves.

It was really important to me to look back at my pictures and feel I looked beautiful. My DH said to me after the wedding 'I will NEVER get the image of you walking down the aisle out of my head, you looked absolutely amazing.' I didn't feel anyone else could have done that... that's just my opinion, and where I chose to spend money out of my budget.

I really think she is the best. I do not regret for one second using her. I felt SO RELIEVED when I booked her and knew my hair would be perfect. I did not stress over this vendor or decision. I cut back on other things so I could have her. Most of the other things you won’t remember or care about after the day is done, but you’ll look at those pictures for the rest of your life, and I wanted to look back on them and think I looked as perfect as I could. She was worth EVERY PENNY.

This was my trial with hair extensions:

if youre comfortable with it then thats all that matters...i know alot of ppl had said my vendors are too much and i felt the same way you did...ive had my hair done NUMEROUS times for so many occasions and i always had a problem with how it came out, even when it was good, it wasn't perfect or exactly how i planned. Even the past weekend i dyed my hair and i was saying how i always go with knots in my stomach when getting my hair done bc of it not being how i envisioned it...when claudia did my hair, it was the ONLY time i walked out saying oMG its better than i even thought it would be. SO the aggrevation saved is worth it

there are some yes who don't feel comfortable so of course i suggest for ppl not to do what they are not comfortable with...if you are then perfect.

Your hair looked gorgeous and you were happy so thats all that matters

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Posted by Espo22

if youre comfortable with it then thats all that matters...i know alot of ppl had said my vendors are too much and i felt the same way you did... ive had my hair done NUMEROUS times for so many occasions and i always had a problem with how it came out, even when it was good, it wasn't perfect or exactly how i planned. Even the past weekend i dyed my hair and i was saying how i always go with knots in my stomach when getting my hair done bc of it not being how i envisioned it...when claudia did my hair, it was the ONLY time i walked out saying oMG its better than i even thought it would be. SO the aggrevation saved is worth it

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Posted by emomma17
For hair alone, without extensions what did she charge you?

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Posted by kittythestray

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Posted by emomma17
For hair alone, without extensions what did she charge you?

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I FMed you The funny thing is, we didn't have limos, that was one of the things we cut out I was actually laughing the whole way to the ceremony because I was driving myself, veil, makeup, big hair - I was wondering what the people in other cars must have thought!

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by kittythestray

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Posted by emomma17
For hair alone, without extensions what did she charge you?

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I FMed you The funny thing is, we didn't have limos, that was one of the things we cut out I was actually laughing the whole way to the ceremony because I was driving myself, veil, makeup, big hair - I was wondering what the people in other cars must have thought!

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'she might be driving herself to the wedding, but she looks D*mn good doing it'

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Posted by emomma17

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Posted by anneandchris

emomma how did your trial with M I A go?

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She was great but it just didn't pop out at me, i wasn't blown away by it. The extensions were really long i know they will be cut down but i kind of specified i didn't want the ringlet looking curl, like that piecy kind of curl and that is what I got. I almost felt like i didn't look like i had wedding hair more like i did my hair for a night out. She was fantastic I think I am just difficult. My make up was really nice yet again though I wanted more of the smokey browns and pinks and more of a natural look, i got the black smokey eyes and not the colors i was really looking for and I felt extremely done up and I don't wear a lot of make up. Also it was a little rushed feeling, the appointment was at 3 she was working on someone till 3:30 and then in the middle she had to do someone elses eyes that they booked and then they were closing up and she had one more appointment that they wanted to get in so it was like i couldn't sit and really play with it so i got frustrated. She was sweet and is an amazing artist I just am not sure it was for me.

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Posted by emomma17

I am sure she will do a fantastic job! She is a sweetheart just I guess it wasn't right for me. I feel horrible about it.

Does anyone have the PEDALA SISTERS contact information? I saw the website but is only for Maureen...thanks!

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