Your Wedding Day Glow Starts With How You Feel
Your wedding day is one of the sweetest, most sacred days of your life. It’s a celebration of love, connection, and all the beautiful moments that brought you here. In the midst of choosing flowers, tasting cake, and planning every detail, there’s something equally important to tend to: how you want to feel when you step into that day.
What I’ve learned after 25+ years and over 750 weddings is this: the most radiant couples aren’t the ones who followed rigid skincare protocols. They’re the ones who learned to care for their skin terrain while also caring for themselves. The ones who built in moments of rest, nourishment, and presence during the planning process.
Your skin is telling a story about what’s happening inside your body. Sleep, hydration, joy, the way you’re moving through… it all shows up on your face. This is why my approach to wedding beauty isn’t just about products and treatments. It’s about helping you understand your unique skin terrain and creating practices that support both your complexion and your capacity to feel calm, grounded, and present for this incredible celebration.
“Flawless skin translates beauty in photos better than any makeup application, and that radiance comes from regulation, not just routine.”
Kelli Thomsen
What Makes Our Team Different
When you work our team of beauty artists here at Kelli Thomsen Beauty, you’re not just getting wedding hair and makeup services. You’re working with licensed artists who understand that beauty work is nervous system co-regulation. We hold space for you to land in your body, to feel safe, to be seen. We create an environment where you can exhale, because that’s when true beauty emerges.
We practice Elemental Beauty: enhancing what’s already there rather than covering or transforming. We use cruelty-free, botanical formulations because what you put on your skin matters. And we approach your wedding day from a natural ethos. Not just a timeline to execute, but an experience that deserves reverence and care.
Every artist on the team brings their own gifts, and together we’ve created a collective approach that honors you as a whole person. We see you. We hold space for the emotions, the excitement, the joy, the tender moments. And we help you and your wedding party feel grounded and radiant through it all.
Your wedding morning includes those most important to you. We’re here for your mothers, your bridesmaids, your flower girls, your partner and the entire wedding party. We understand the dynamics of getting a whole group ready together. The laughter, the tears, the anticipation, the pure joy. We create a space where everyone feels cared for, beautiful, and confident. Where your mom feels like herself but elevated. Where your best friends feel gorgeous without feeling like they’re wearing a mask. We bring the same intentional, regulated energy to every single person in the room.
The Two Components of Wedding Day Radiance
1. TERRAIN-BASED DAILY SKINCARE
Your skin is an ecosystem, not a problem to fix. I help you understand your unique terrain whether you’re dealing with sensitivity, congestion, dehydration, or inflammation. Together we create a simple, consistent ritual using cruelty-free, botanical-based skincare products.
Consistency is the foundation, but it’s not about perfection. It’s about:
- Hydration from the inside out through water, mineral-rich foods, and herbal teas like spearmint for gentle detox
- Regulation by prioritizing sleep, nervous system practices, and moments of rest
- Nourishment with products that feed your skin’s microbiome rather than strip it
I’ll customize your daily skincare routine based on your skin type, lifestyle, and what your body is telling us it needs.
2. PROFESSIONAL SKINCARE TREATMENTS (Personalized Timeline)
Think of these as intentional touch points in the months before your wedding. Not just for your skin, but for your nervous system. Each session is a space to regulate, receive care, and reset.
Deep Cleansing Facials // $150
Monthly sessions, ideally a series of 3, to support detoxification and clarity. These aren’t aggressive treatments. They’re nourishing, nervous system-aware sessions that leave you glowing. Many brides choose our Wedding Skincare Packages for a complete preparation timeline.
Chemical Peels // $175
Every 4 to 6 weeks, best in a series of 3, for texture refinement and that lit-from-within glow. We use gentle, botanical-based formulations that respect your skin’s barrier.
Brow Shaping // Every 4 to 6 weeks
Your final brow appointment should be 5 to 7 days before your wedding for polished, natural definition that frames your face beautifully.
LED Light Therapy // $30 add-on
Blue light targets inflammation and breakouts, while red light promotes anti-aging and radiance. A series of 3 sessions in the month leading up to your wedding makes a noticeable difference in skin clarity and texture.
What This Means For You
When you prioritize your skin terrain and your nervous system in the months before your wedding, you’re creating a foundation of care that allows you to be fully present for one of the sweetest days of your life.
You’ll step into your wedding day feeling like you. Just the most rested, radiant, regulated version. That’s what comes through in photos. That’s what people remember. Not the makeup. You. Your joy. Your presence. Your glow.
Choose Your Path to Radiance
Wedding Day Hair & Makeup for You & Your People
Our talented team of licensed artists serves weddings throughout the Pacific Northwest, from Bend to wine country and the Oregon coast. We get the entire wedding party ready with the same care, attention, and Elemental Beauty approach. From the couple to mothers to bridesmaids, everyone receives our full presence and artistry. If your wedding date is available, we’d love to be part of your day. [Check our Wedding Availability]
Wedding Skincare Packages
Whether or not we’re available for your wedding day, I offer comprehensive skincare preparation packages that combine professional treatments with personalized guidance. These packages ensure you have the radiant, healthy skin you want for your photos and beyond. [Book Wedding Skincare Packages]
DIY Makeup Lessons
If you’re planning to do your own makeup or your wedding date is already booked, I offer one-on-one makeup lessons where I teach you techniques specifically for your face, your skill level, and your wedding day vision. You’ll leave confident and equipped with everything you need. [Book a DIY Wedding Makeup Lesson]
Skincare Treatments & Facials
Even if we can’t be there on your wedding day, I’m here to support your skin journey. Monthly facials, chemical peels, brow shaping, and LED therapy are all available to help you achieve that nervous system regulated glow. [Book Single Session Skincare Services]
No matter which path feels right for you, our commitment is the same: holding space for you and everyone you love, honoring your unique terrain, and helping you feel as beautiful as you look.
