Destination DREAM | Descanso Beach Club Wedding on Catalina Island

WEDDING RECAPSHAIR AND MAKEUPCatalina Island
Written By Emily Wright

Even just taking a day trip to Catalina Island is such a getaway, but imagine a wedding weekend there!!! Lauren had her wedding at Descanso Beach Club in Catalina Island, Avalon. Although still a part of California, you can only travel there by ferry, boat, or helicopter, so it really feels like a destination spot! Even for the local Southern Californians.

The bridal party got ready at Hamilton Cove and we created the perfect classic hair and makeup look for Lauren, but a look that pairs well being near the water. Her makeup kept emphasis on the bronze/brown smokey eyes, and we will with a glowing and effortless airbrush foundation for the skin. Her bridal hairstyle was twisted half up, half down with romantic curls - super elegant!

Here’s what Lauren said about working with us!
(Exact words taken from Google review)
”I got married in April and chose Emily to do my hair and makeup. I’m so happy my planner recommended her!! She seriously knows her stuff! I had brought a couple inspiration photos to the trial and we talked about the elements I liked in each photo. Emily was able to pull all the parts I liked and create magic with such ease and confidence. I chose airbrush makeup (even thought I was nervous about it) and absolutely loved it. I would highly recommend it. It wasn’t heavy and lasted the whole day! I felt so beautiful on my wedding day and the hair/makeup was perfect and photographed very nicely! To top it all off, at the last minute, both flower girls wanted their hair done too. Since we had the time, Emily agreed and flawlessly executed both hairdos. The girls felt so special, which was the best part. Emily is incredibly professional and able to roll with last minute changes. She has a great, easy going personality and is so fun to be around. On a day that can get hectic and stressful, it was nice to have someone calm and fabulous! I wish I could use her for every event I attend!”

Vendor Credits:

Photo: @michellekylephoto
Wedding Coordinator: @weddingsbysh
Hair + Makeup: @emilylynnandcompany
Venue: Descanso Beach Club @catalinaweddings
Dress: @eduardolucerola
Entertainment: @voxdjs
Video: @luxurylifestylestudiosllc

Emily Wright

Emily Wright is the founder and CEO of Emily Lynn & Co., one of Los Angeles' top-rated on-site bridal hair and makeup teams. With over 13 years in the beauty industry — from the salon chair to Hollywood red carpets, Emmy-nominated television sets, and some of Southern California's most iconic wedding venues. Emily has built a reputation for effortless, natural beauty that lets every client feel like themselves.

Under her leadership, Emily Lynn & Co. has grown from a one-woman operation into a multimillion-dollar brand with a carefully vetted team of talented artists, thousands of five-star reviews, and over 80+ features in national publications including Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, ELLE, People Magazine, the LA Times, and The Knot. Emily's approach to bridal beauty is rooted in a less-is-more philosophy. Glowing airbrush makeup, romantic and modern hairstyling, and a deep commitment to inclusivity across every skin tone, hair texture, and background.

Beyond the makeup chair, Emily is a brand strategist and industry leader who has developed proprietary client experience systems and sales frameworks that consistently outperform industry benchmarks. She's passionate about building a company culture that leads with kindness, celebrates individualism, and makes every bride feel welcomed and empowered from the very first inquiry.

When she's not behind the chair or behind the scenes scaling her business, Emily shares expert bridal beauty tips, real wedding features, and industry insights right here on the blog.

https://www.emilylynnandcompany.com/
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