Planning a destination wedding in Mexico brings visions of sandy beaches, palm trees, and unforgettable moments of romance. With the ocean breeze caressing your perfectly coiffed locks and the sun kissing your impeccable makeup and glowing skin in just the right way of course! Amidst the excitement of planning your big day, it is really […]
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The Art of Asian Bridal Makeup in the Riviera Maya and Cancun
Destination weddings in the Riviera Maya and Cancun are popular with couples from all over the planet and from all different cultures. This of course means all different kinds of skin and hair with unique bridal makeup and hairstyling needs. The team at Doranna Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist LOVES this part of our work, […]
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Airbrush vs. Traditional Makeup: What you need to know
There are is much confusion and myths around airbrush makeup vs. traditional makeup application. With this post, we hope to clear up some of these and give you solid facts so that you can make an educated decision on whether you want to incorporate airbrush into your wedding day look or go the traditional route. […]
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2020 Wedding Trends Part 5: Bridal Hair
I am so excited about this last part of our series. This is my passion and I hope you can feel it through this last part on hairstyles for 2020! I live and breathe for my job and love to transform what may have been a big day into a whimsical one! I love to […]
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Top Five Wedding Hair Trends for 2020
In 2019, bridal hair moved away from stiff, sprayed hair to the increasingly popular boho-chic look. Loose waves and pulled out braids photograph beautifully, are very romantic and hold up very well in the humid-hot weather conditions of the Mexican Caribbean. Doranna predicts the boho trend will stick in 2020 but become maybe even more […]
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Meet the Wedding Experts | Doranna Hairstylist Riviera Maya – Ael Becker Weddings
In my professional career, I’ve met some pretty amazing people and today I’m honored to write about Doranna Hairstylist Riviera Maya, Mexico. This intuitive Italian hair & makeup artist was born in the Provincia de Treviso, near Venecia but is now a happy and proud Mexican with a tan and a profound love for the […]
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VoyageLA meets Doranna De Bortoli
Today we’d like to introduce you to Doranna De Bortoli. So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. I was born Italian but have adopted colorful Mexico as my home. I am totally in love with my profession but also very […]
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Pre-Wedding T.I.G.H.T.E.N. ~ Getting Your Best Body for Your Big Day
As soon as the high from saying “yes” wears off, often the nerves arrive about how you will look in that wedding gown you have always dreamed about. Unless we are a marathon runner (and maybe even if we are), we are often concerned about the shape our body is in, especially for a big […]
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2017 Wedding Trends Part 4: Bridal Makeup
The makeup trends for 2017 range from minimal to romantic to bold to daring. Any personality a bride has will be able to find a look they will feel comfortable walking down the aisle with on their big day for their Cancun wedding. Fresh Pink, the Minimalist Glow From lipstick to cheeks to shadow, a […]
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2017 Wedding Trends Part 3: Gowns
Spring/Summer 2017 The trend for 2017 is a bit more on the sexy side. Deep plunging necklines are an excellent accessory to your Caribbean destination wedding look. The styles for the spring are a bit more daring but work well for your Playa del Carmen wedding. These skin-baring designs are great for beach weddings and […]
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