Temptu SB – Acie Fores

Behind the Veil – De Jesus / Foo Nuptials

“Got everything I need right here”. Bride Cara

I was humbled and touched that choosing me as her makeup artist was due to the fact that my newfound career 12 years ago influenced her love for anything makeup . This was confirmed by her mother and by Cara when I was tasked to do her wedding. I was still not sure because Cara is an influencer and has a strong following. She definitely can challenge my makeup skills on her IG page so I countered. My style leans toward a more romantic look and I wasnt quite sure this is the look she wanted. Obviously, I was kilig when she insisted I do her face. Thank you Cara!

Every wedding is different, and how Cara and Jon met was not in a traditional sense wherein they were introduced by friends or they met at an event or social gathering. Nowadays, social media has now become the new dating dynamic that replaces the old methods of meeting new people . Bumble is the new best friend that connects people virtually.

I’ve known Cara to be a doer and a go getter, she started a clothing line Crow, now temporarily on hold due to new priorities at work, she has been very outspoken with current issues. She also has a generous spirit and a big heart, she helped raise funds and took care of her long time nanny who sadly passed away from cancer while running her business.

Jon, you married the right woman! Fearless, strong and built with a heart of gold. Bumble was the right matchmaker!

Here are excerpts of my Behind the Veil conversation series with Cara.

1). Please tell me a bit about yourself. What do you do for a living, what are your hobbies, passions?

I work as a brand manager for a wellness company but I started my career in the local beauty industry serving as the marketing lead for several cult favorite and home grown brands. I love anything to do with beauty.

2). How did you and Jon meet?

Bumble!

3. How did you like the outcome of our time together, for your special day?

I loved it as you were already someone I’ve known pretty much all my life so it was very comfortable and pleasant.

4. What’s one special memory you have of your wedding that you love? Could you share that photo with us?

When I first saw the entire look come together — I don’t wear dresses at all and while I love fashion and beauty, I don’t consider myself a girly girl. It felt nice and different to be dressed up in a wedding dress!

5). What was a good beauty moment for you during the wedding day itself?

I normally have dry and flaky skin so the fact that my skin looked glowy and well moisturized was a great beauty moment.

6) Favourite beauty product, application used during your wedding and why?

I loved airbrush makeup since it was my first time. It was soothing and different from my traditional makeup experiences.

7) Any bridal tips you want to share for future brides planning their wedding?

I think skin prep is really important especially for brides like myself with really dry skin. It truly makes a difference!

8) What is one thing you could change during your wedding preparation?

Nothing, everything went as planned!

9) Any beauty rituals you did or received that you want to share?

I got a facial, had my hair toned and got eyelash extensions prior to the ceremony. I also got nail extensions.

10) Favourite photo of you during the wedding and why.

Because it was the first time I tried the entire look with hair and makeup!

Best wishes to you Cara and Jon!!!

Photography: Amilon Ignacio

Makeup Artist: Acie Fores

Hairstylist: Susan Salameda

Gown: Haydee Garcia

Flowers: Aina Zulueta

Jewels: Miladay Jewels

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June 16, 2022

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Behind the Veil : Bianca and Joe Salud

“My Dad is here with me”

Bianca lost her father about six years ago to cancer and when I was prepping her for hair and makeup, that s when Bianca said those 6 words. Dad was in the form of a yellow and black butterfly hovering among the plants in the garden.

She and I almost teared up. True enough, the yellow butterfly was hovering until I finished her getting prepped.

I said, “Bianca your dad approves of Joe.” Right away Bianca nodded and said her dad appeared in her dream and is really happy it’s Joe for her.

Bianca and Joe met at a Coachella concert but they went on separate groups but they shared similar friends. Based on the best man s speech that night, it was Joe that fell head over heels the moment he met her.

I ve spent a little time with the couple before their December wedding over a beach weekend and you know when they re the right fit. From what I gathered is that they seem to have a good head on their shoulders, Bianca just finished her MA in Education and Joe has his sights on the family business.

They described their wedding plans and I must say it is so appropriate and fitting to the present times. S I M P L E not complicated is how they want their special day to be. They dispensed with the unnecessary frivolities when it comes to the wedding preparations. The only difficult task was trimming the guest list since both come from big families.

Bianca the ever practical lady, said she didn’t want a big fuss and didn’t need the special treatment since she preferred to spend it on their new home and Joe has plans of taking his Masters abroad.

There are so many positive things going on for this couple and they seem to be the perfect couple.

Your Dad was right Bianca, Joe is the perfect man for you. You chose well.

1. Please tell me a bit about yourself. What do you do for a living, what are your hobbies, passions?

I am an Elementary school teacher, I love working with kids, baking, crocheting, and ballet.

2. How did you find out about me (Acie Fores Makeup Artist)? What made you want to work with me?

I’ve worked with you in the past for graduation and loved working with you.

3. How did you like the outcome of our time together, for your special day?

It was perfect!! Everything was perfect from the hair to the makeup, got so many compliments about it too 🙂

4. What’s one special memory you have of your wedding that you love? Could you share that photo with us?

I loved that it was someone who I’ve known my whole life and she knew how I liked my make up and what look I was going for. Wouldn’t have it any other way.

5). What was a good beauty moment for you during the wedding day itself?

I loved that I didn’t have to keep stressing over how oily I was or just stress about eyelashes falling or mascara running.

6) Favourite beauty product, application used during your wedding and why?

I’ve been meaning to look into the Chanel Tan De Soleil and now that I know the color works for me I will definitely make that purchase when I am able to find it.

7) Any bridal tips you want to share for future brides planning their wedding?

Don’t stress over all the small things, everything will come together.

8) What is one thing you could change during your wedding preparation?

Nothing 🙂

9) Any beauty rituals you did or received that you want to share?

I need to exfoliate more, have been forgetting to do that.

10) Favourite photo of you during the wedding and why.

These pictures really highlight the makeup and hair which is exactly what I wanted.

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January 11, 2022

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1. Please tell me a bit about yourself. What do you do for a living, what are your hobbies, passions?