What can I say except that Katie Bee is now a part of our wedding memories whether she likes it or not ;). Every bride wants to look beautiful on her special day and I was no different? I've also never had a professional makeover done until I met Katie Bee. Anyone will tell you (and I know this to be true) that when you're shopping online you REALLY need to be careful what you sign up for! The point I'm getting at is that one day (several months before my wedding)I was looking online for bridal hair and makeup artists. It's so challenging to find a makeup/hair artist that knows just by looking at you what they need to do. I've literally spent hours upon hours at the office searching for that right one and had no luck! I've seen before and after photos of a few makeup/hair artists out there and nothing really caught my eye. They were all mediocre at best. As a bride you want to have that WOW factor! I was actually getting frustrated at one point because I know how important makeup and hair is to a bride and settling was not an option for me. I didn't give up though because eventually I would have to find something or someone pretty soon. And then all of sudden out of nowhere I came across this one before and after photo of a bride and I was like WOW!!! I was thinking to myself who the heck is this person??? At that point, I was SOLD!!! I HAD to research this person who I now know today to be Katie Bee. When you know someone is THE ONE you just KNOW!!! I started looking for more work that she has done and more before and after photos. The more I looked the more I was convinced that I MUST HIRE HER!!! At that point I didn't care HOW MUCH she charged...I just wanted HER!!! I was pleasantly surprised to know that she is a fellow asian as well? That put me at GREAT ease because I know that asians are a little bit more sensitive to looks. Asians I think just have a better idea how to do makeup on other asian women. I hope I don't sound racist and I'm not trying to, but I wouldn't hire an african-american or a caucasian to do my eye makeup because I just know it wouldn't work out. I have very small asian almond shaped eyes and these genders have big eyes. It's like asking a mechanic to do your taxes! I knew that she would be sensitive to my looks and work her magic around it somehow. Not trying to discredit other makeup/hair artists out there, but I do have to admit Katie Bee is beyond amazing and I feel she is the best of the best. She obviously knows what she is doing and it shows!!! Proof is in the pudding I always say!!! I'm a very hard critic to begin with and when I say she is the best I mean she is the best!!! I booked her immediately for a trial and actual makeup/hair session. Luckily, she was able to squeeze me in with another bride that day!!! On our trial session I had scheduled bridal shots that evening as well. I was having my pictures taken at the Hyatt Waterfront Hotel in Huntington Beach, CA. I kid you not, EVERYONE that came across my way was AWE struck!!! Almost everyone took a double take and even triple takes!!! I figured it was because I was dressed up as a bride, but I knew deep inside it was more than that?! It was the makeup and hair hands down!!! I felt like a true princess and/or celebrity and I can't stop telling you how special I felt!!! I was getting stared at so much to the point I was getting embarrassed even!!! If this is how it feels to be the center of attention then I don't think I can handle it for more than one day lol. My main concern with Katie Bee were my eyes!!! I have very small almond shaped eyes and I was hoping she could work some magic to make my eyes more bigger and she did!!! I gave her my word that I wouldn't reveal that secret hee hee, so you'll just have to find out for yourself!!! On the day of she came an extra 30 minutes earlier than scheduled. She and her fiancee got right on it and didn't waste any time at all. If that's not professionalism then I don't know what is?! A couple of hours later and VOILA!!! Pure magic all over again!!! To all future brides out there I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Katie Bee!!! Don't waste your time searching online!!! She is the BEST!!! Words cannot even describe how I felt on my wedding day!!! I asked Katie Bee to transform me into a Korean Princess/Bride and she OVER-DELIVERED!!! All of our guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful and stunning I looked!!! Pictures are forever Katie Bee and everytime I look at my photos it's a constant reminder of you and your exceptional work!!! Not only was it a pleasure working with you, but I made a new bestie as well. Shaun B is very charming as well and you two make a beautiful couple and/or team!!! I can't thank you enough Katie Bee!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for making me feel special and at my very best!!! Best wishes on all of your future clientele :):):)