Susie is incredible! I seriously cannot say enough good things about Susie Chhuor Hair & Makeup. My husband and I were married in San Francisco, CA on April 8th and Susie did my hair and makeup (as well as my mom's makeup). We fell in love with San Francisco and knew the city was the perfect backdrop for our nuptials BUT we didn't realize how anxious I would be planning all of the details back in Chicago and not having the opportunity to meet vendors face to face before the big day.
Pre-Event Planning Correspondence:
After diligent research, I reached out to Susie to inquire about hair/makeup and I am so happy I did. She immediately put me at ease with her professionalism, quick responses, and keen attention to every detail. Once we had the date reserved, she even sent a questionnaire to really understand the concept I had for the big day. On top of all of this, Susie even sent me an email the week of my wedding to mention that the President was scheduled to be in town and that it may disrupt traffic patterns! This was incredibly helpful and allowed us a few days to set up contingency plans in case we couldn't get to our ceremony location (City Hall) - this is only one example of how Susie goes above and beyond and truly shows how passionate she is about her work and how much she cares for each individual client.
Wedding Day:
First, Susie was not only on time but she was EARLY! Upon arrival, she immediately set up her stations for hair and makeup and started with my mom's makeup. She asked very strategic questions about my mom's typical skincare regiment and any areas that she should be focused on. Susie worked swiftly and with purpose but still took the time to explain what was happening and/or why she added this or that. My mom has never had her hair makeup done professionally and she LOVED IT! In fact, the other day, my mother bragged that she had put her makeup on based on some of the tips Susie had shared with her!
After my mother it was my turn. I'm not gonna lie, I did not give Susie a clear "vision" of what I wanted to look like. Mostly because I really had no specific idea; just a general picture in my mind. My inspirational pictures were a bit all over the place so Susie took the time to review what I liked about certain pictures or why I picked something before she started. My general concept was fresh makeup (not overdone) and a soft up-do that could hold up to wind but not look like a helmet. Susie took my "inspiration", the answers to her targeted questions, and created a masterpiece. Seriously, she is an artist! With little specifics, Susie managed to give me the exact hair and makeup I was picturing in my mind. A few times she asked if there was anything that I would like to change and I honestly could not come up with one little tweak; it was absolutely perfect. My makeup/hair stayed in place the entire day which is no small miracle! The day was filled with rain, wind, and even my dear husband who decided to "gun-it" in a convertible in between the ceremony & reception dinner. Thanks to Susie, not a hair out of place! And most importantly, I felt comfortable all day. The makeup never felt heavy or cumbersome and I didn't feel any of the pins holding up my hair or poking my scalp. A great surprise was when she left me a little touch up kit including foundation, mascara wand, lip color, lip applicator, q-tip...etc.
If there is any doubt (which there shouldn't be) you can trust this destination-wedding bride: Book with Susie. She will leave you feeling beautiful, happy, and valued. Thank you, Susie, for everything! read more