Meet the Team
Jennifer adams
As the owner & founder of Formal Faces, allow me to introduce my spectacular staff of Bridal Image Consultants. Each one is a highly trained Bridal Hair & Makeup Artist.
One of the highlights of my job is working, training and simply spending quality time with these incredible women!
Please have a look at their photos and read a little bit more about each one of them.
Hollyn adams Wood
I love my job because it allows all of my strengths and people skills to flourish while utilizing my passions for weddings and the beauty industry.
My favorite product to add on to the face are lashes! False lashes always add a beautiful, extra touch to the final look. You can also make them what you want...subtle or glamorous!
If I could travel anywhere I would go to Scotland! I’ve always wanted to travel there because of my Scottish heritage, and my favorite show “Outlander” films there! (I gotta find Jamie! Hehe!)
Heidi FreeLand
I love my job because I get to work with so many types of ladies from many different walks of life and backgrounds, and I get to enhance their beauty on such a special day!
My favorite make-up product is MAC Studio Fix Powder. It's a long-wearing powder that provides a smooth flawless matte finish.
If I could go anywhere in the world I would love to take my family on a safari to Africa! My husband had the opportunity to go on a safari after going on a mission trip and his stories and photographs were amazing!
SARA GJESVOLD
I love my job because it allows me to use my creative side and create a beautiful work of art. It allows me to watch someone come alive and feel gorgeous. And it is an amazing feeling when you look forward to going to work and making someone smile.
My favorite makeup product to use is definitely ShapeTape by Tarte. It is a spectacular concealer and highlighter that really creates a beautiful highlighted face.
If I could go anywhere in the world, it would have to be Norway to see the beautiful scenery and also to see the Northern Lights, which would be a dream.
ALISON LANE
Why do you love working for Formal Faces? It's an honor! Trust in us to help you feel your most beautiful; I get to enhance the beauty already there in our beautiful brides and wedding parties!
My favorite makeup product is Stila's all-day liquid eyeliner. It goes on effortlessly and lasts all day and night! I also LOVE the Laura Mercier setting powder- it keeps your makeup right in place!
If I could go anywhere in the world, I would travel to the Balearic Islands with my Husband. To see all of the beauty that is there and enjoy the sun!
Rianna Major
I love this job because it doesn't feel like a job! This is my passion, and I love being able to share it with others. Having the privilege of making someone feel beautiful and confident is an experience that will never get old!
My go-to makeup product would have to be the Clinique Almost Lipstick in the shade 'Black Honey'. It gives such a beautiful flush of color for any look!
If I could go anywhere in the world, I would pick Rome, Italy! Rome has so much beautiful history and would be the perfect destination for me and my family to explore
EMILY ASHMAN
I love my job because I can be creative with each new person that I work with. I love seeing someone's face light up when they see their finished makeup look! Being able to connect with people while doing what I love is such a privilege. I wouldn't change it for the world!
My favorite makeup product is the Anastasia Brow Freeze! I love the look of a sleek, laminated brow, and this product locks your brows in all day long.
If I could travel anywhere, I would take a trip to Alaska! Even though I don't enjoy the cold, I feel like it's a one-in-a-lifetime experience to experience the views of Alaska. I love to cruise, so I would probably take an Alaskan cruise and watch for whales from the ship!
Bethany Barton
I love my job because I get to meet amazing people and make them feel beautiful! It is rewarding to make someone feel confident that will last all day and all night!
My favorite makeup product is Rare Beauty highlighter in the color Mesmerize. It adds a beautiful glow and is the perfect finishing touch to complete any makeup look!
If I could go anywhere in the world I would go to Greece. The water and architecture is so beautiful. I love to explore and learn about different cultures. There are so many islands in Greece I would love to visit and learn about!
Delaney McIntyre
I love my job because it allows me to meet and get to know so many amazing people. I love seeing people shine when they feel their most beautiful. Getting your hair and makeup done is like therapy for both the client and the artist, its so amazing how good the whole process can make you feel both inside and out!
My favorite product is false lashes!I love lashes from Ardell and Tatti lashes. I love how it can really complete the look and bring everything together. I believe there is a perfect lash for everyone and it can enhance the whole look no matter how natural or glam you want to look.
If I could travel anywhere is would be Ireland, I have always wanted to explore the country and stay in the old castles and estates. As a Irish girl it would be so cool to explore my heritage and see how beautiful that part of the world is. Kissing the Blarney Stone is definitely on my bucket list!
Michele Clarke
I love my job as a makeup artist because I get to be a part of people’s most special moments—whether it’s a wedding, a celebration or a creative project. It’s more than just makeup—it’s confidence, transformation and connection. I love seeing a client’s eyes light up when they see themselves in the mirror. That joy & that confidence boost—it’s everything. And as an artist, I get to create something beautiful every single day. That never gets old.
My favorite product to use on face is Yummy Skin Universal Radiant Blurring Balm Powder, because flawless makeup starts with flawless skin! The right prep not only helps makeup last all day (especially important for bridal parties and special events) but it creates a smooth, radiant canvas that elevates the entire look. It’s the foundation before the foundation—and it makes all the difference.
If I could go anywhere, I’d escape to the Amalfi Coast with my two sisters—sunshine, seaside views, and all the laughter we can handle. We’d soak up the sun in Positano, sip limoncello on balconies overlooking the water, and create memories that feel like a dream. Just the three of us, living the soft life, soaking up beauty, and being exactly where we’re meant to be—together.
Hannah Draeger
I love my job because I get to be a part of such an exciting, emotional, and joy-filled day in someone's life. There's something so special about creating a look that makes a bride or bridesmaid feel like the best, most confident version of herself. I love the calm, fun energy that happens while everyone is getting ready - the laughter, the stories, and those sweet, quiet moments in between. It's not just about the hair and makeup; it's about making my brides feel cared for, beautiful and completely stress-free before they walk down the aisle.
My favorite makeup product is the Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette. I love this product because of its versatility- I can use it as a highlighter, blush, bronzer or even on the eyes! The formula is buttery smooth, blends seamlessly, and gives the skin that soft, lit-from-within glow. The shades work beautifully on a wide range of skin tones, which makes it a go-to for my kit!
If I could go anywhere, it would be somewhere that lets us dive into a new culture, meet new people, and try amazing food - the kind of trip where every day feels like a new adventure. I'd take my mom with me for sure! She is so special to me and since she is long distance from me, I soak up any chance I get to spend time with her!
Izela Alvarez
I love my job because I get to use my artistic skills to contribute to every wedding’s unique vibe. It’s so exciting to be part of the getting ready process and watching it all come together as the big day starts.
My favorite makeup product is the ABH Brow Wiz pencil or the Morphe Micro brow pencil. I love these because they are precise, ideal for achieving natural clean brows.
If I could travel anywhere, i’d go to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! I’m drawn to the city’s vibrance, its exotic coastline and the mystery of the Amazon.