Your wedding day is one of the most special and memorable moments of your life, and every bride deserves to look and feel their absolute best for the occasion. Thankfully, the Willamette Valley area offers a plethora of amazing small businesses and talented artists and wedding professionals to help you turn your bridal dreams into reality.
Ready to feel flawless and look picture-perfect from head to toe? Get ready to shine brightly on your big day, and of course, in all of the photos for years to come with our Eugene wedding guide.
Your Beautiful Dress
Every bride deserves to look and feel like a queen on their wedding day. Finding your dream dress is perhaps the most daunting of wedding tasks for most brides, but it doesn’t have to be!
The upscale bridal boutiques in Willamette County offer a curated collection of designer dresses, from timeless ballgowns and classic silhouettes to modern styles with intricate lacework or beading. You’ll work with experienced consultants as you browse their selection, taking into account your style preferences and body shape to find the perfect gown.
“Say yes to the dress” with the help of one of these charming bridal boutiques who offer a personalized and professional styling and shopping experience:
- Blush Bridal is located at 160 Oakway Road in Eugene.
- Save The Date Bridal And Formal is located at 200 E 11th Ave in Eugene.
- The Bridal Gallery is located at 180 Liberty St SE in Salem.
We recommend securing your dress at least 6 to 9 months before your wedding day. Starting early allows you to find the perfect piece that aligns with your style and vision, while also giving you ample time to make the necessary alterations for a flawless fit.
Your Stunning Flowers
Flowers play a major role in the overall ambiance of your wedding, and a breathtaking bouquet will elevate your bridal look that much more. Like everything in wedding planning, the details matter. You will want to choose your ideal bouquet’s size, shape, fragrance, and finishing accents like ribbons to add the right amount of pizzazz to your ensemble.
The right florist will have an eye for detail, and a talent for creating floral arrangements that match the event’s theme and color palette. The skilled artists below work closely with brides to understand their floral preferences and to artfully arrange creations that add natural beauty and charm:
- Rhythm and Blooms is located at 296 E. 5th Street
- Passionflower Design is located at 128 E Broadway in Eugene
We recommend booking your florist approximately 9 to 12 months in advance to ensure you have access to the best (i.e. most colorful, beautiful, and FRESH) seasonal blooms.
Your Sparkling Bling
The right jewelry can help brides shimmer and shine not only on the big day, but for generations to come. With meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail, a talented jeweler will use precious metals and gemstones to create exquisite wedding bands, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and other accessories that bring brides’ visions to life.
A skilled jewelry designer can create custom pieces that symbolize your love story and provide even more meaning and beauty to your big day. Of course, custom jewelry will require additional time and money, so advance planning helps you to have all the details in place.
The following custom jewelers in Eugene specialize in handcrafted, one-of-a-kind heirloom-worthy pieces to perfectly complement your bridal ensemble:
- Skeie’s Jewelers is located at 10 Oakway Center
- NEWTWIST is located at 296 E.5th Avenue
- Willamette Artisans is located at 1510 Willamette St.
While jewelry shopping might not require as much lead time as other aspects of your bridal looks, giving yourself 3-6 months allows you to explore different options and even customize pieces.
Your Gorgeous Glam
Your wedding day is the number one occasion to look your most stunning, as all eyes will be on you. You want to appear glowing and radiant, and there is no better way to do that than through professional hair and makeup services that flatter your skin tone and your hair length, color, and texture.
An experienced glam squad will not only enhance the bride’s natural features but also ensure that the final look withstands the emotions and excitement of the big day. The season and time of day of your wedding celebration, along with your venue and color palette, can inspire the perfect bridal hair and makeup look for you.
The following Eugene beauty experts specialize in creating glamorous bridal looks that complement your style and vision and are cohesive with the rest of your wedding aesthetic:
- Cosmetics by Anna Maria is located at 141 5th St. in Springfield.
- Confetti Crown is located at 770 Willamette St in Eugene.
- CHIKARA Salon & Spa is located at 134 Oakway Center in Eugene.
It’s best to book your hair and makeup services approximately 6 to 8 months in advance. You can expect to have a trial session a few months before your big day, allowing you to finalize the details of your desired look ahead of time.
Your Perfect Plan
Booking early is our #1 tip for ensuring a seamless and stress-free wedding day. Coordinating your ideal bridal look well in advance is crucial for a variety of reasons:
- Availability: Many talented local wedding professionals are in high demand, especially during the most popular wedding seasons like spring and fall. Planning in advance allows you to secure the services of your preferred vendors and avoid disappointment.
- Personalization: Planning ahead gives you time to explore custom options for your dress, jewelry, and floral arrangements. Incorporating unique and unexpected elements to your bridal look adds a personal touch that is more reflective of your style and personality. The extra time you’ll spend for fittings, alterations, and trial runs will be worth it so that you not only look impeccable but also feel comfortable.
- Stress reduction: Early planning helps alleviate the anxiety that often accompanies last-minute changes and adjustments. By having the major aspects of your bridal look sorted well in advance, you can focus on other important details and enjoy a more relaxed time leading up to your big day. And if you’re a bride with a very particular and specific vision in mind, it’s best to book ASAP to make sure you get what you want.
We also recommend that you skip the big-box stores and the temptation to shop online. Supporting a small local business in Eugene has numerous advantages, including more personalized service, more unique selections and of course the positive impact of supporting the local community: Lane County brides can feel good knowing that their dollars are going back into the local economy and that they can have the opportunity to personally get to know the individuals behind the products or services that will make their wedding day special and memorable.
Your Radiant Glow
As your big day approaches, it’s essential to take some time off from planning to indulge in a little primping and pampering. Why not treat yourself to a luxurious experience at Ziba Medical Spa at Movassaghi Plastic Surgery? We will provide you and your bridal party with a relaxing and rejuvenating experience that allows you to walk down the aisle confidently.
Led by award-winning plastic surgeon Dr. Kiya Movassaghi and his expert medical aesthetics team, we offer a range of tailored treatments for skin, face, and body. We understand the significance of looking and feeling your absolute best on your wedding day and our team is here to make that happen.
The ideal timing for non-surgical medical spa treatments can vary depending on the specific treatment and the bride’s individual needs. As such, we recommend starting with a consultation at least 6 to 12 months before your big day.
During this initial meeting, we will discuss your personal cosmetic goals, concerns, and any treatments you are considering. We will assess your skin’s condition, needs, lifestyle and recommend a personalized treatment plan to achieve your desired results in the timeline needed for your big day, and even your honeymoon to follow!
The treatment timeline
If you are considering treatments with gradual results such as RF Microneedling or CoolSculpting, it’s advisable to begin these treatments around 6 to 9 months before the wedding. This will give your skin ample time to heal and to schedule additional sessions as needed.
For treatments with moderate downtime such as Laser Hair Removal, Laser Vein Treatment, or Laser Skin Resurfacing, aim to have them done approximately 4 to 6 months before the wedding. This allows your skin to recover fully and reveal the desired improvements while ensuring any potential side effects have resolved.
Lastly, treatments with minimal to no downtime such as Botox Cosmetic, Dermal Fillers, Microdermabrasion, or HydraFacial can be scheduled closer to the wedding, ideally 1 to 2 months before. These treatments typically have immediate results, and any potential side effects are minimal and short-lived.
Whether you dream of a stunning bridal glow or more subtle refinement, our team can help you achieve your vision. You can also share the joy of self-care with others; our gift certificates make for the perfect wedding gift! To start your journey towards bridal bliss, call our Eugene office at 541.686.8700 to schedule your personal consultation or simply fill out our online contact form.