Formal Hair by Aubrey

Hi! I'm Aubrey. 👋

I've spent more than 20 years helping brides start one of the biggest days of their lives, and I still love every minute of it.

I owned a salon for eight years before selling it, but wedding hair has always been my true passion. Today, I specialize in on-location bridal styling, which allows me to do what I love while maintaining the work-life balance I've worked hard to create.

When I'm not styling weddings, I organize annual education retreats for hairstylists, work part-time as a bartender and server, spend time with my family and dogs, enjoy paddle boarding, get lost in a good book, or tackle my latest house project.

Fun fact: My family and I spent two years living in Germany, and it sparked a lifelong love of travel and adventure.

Whether you're a current bride, a past bride, or just found your way here, I'm so glad you're here. 🤍

One of the most common questions I get from brides is:
"What should I do before my hair trial, and when can I schedule?"

After more than 20 years specializing in wedding hair, I've learned that a little preparation goes a long way toward making your trial productive, stress-free, and successful.

A few of my biggest recommendations:
✨ Bring inspiration photos (and send them ahead of time if possible!)
✨ Schedule your trial as close to the wedding day as you can.
✨ Come with a few styles you're open to discussing.
✨ Bring ALL of your accessories, including your veil.
✨ Let your stylist know in advance if you're planning to wear extensions.

Remember: your trial isn't about perfectly recreating a Pinterest photo. It's about creating a hairstyle that complements your dress, your hair type, your accessories, and most importantly—you.

Brides, tell me below: Are you team "I know exactly what I want" or team "I need help deciding?" 👇

A little peek at this amazing bridal party from this past weekend. 🤍

Eight hairstyles. Lots of long, thick hair. One busy wedding morning.

One of the things I take the most pride in is creating beautiful styles while keeping the morning running smoothly and stress-free. No rushing, no panic, no running behind schedule—just a calm, organized timeline that allows everyone to enjoy the experience.

This crew was so much fun to spend the morning with, and I absolutely loved seeing each style come together. We finished right on schedule and everyone looked incredible.

Thank you for trusting me to be part of such a special day!

Collab with on a wedding this morning 🤍

Grateful to have been invited to join this beautiful salon!

A rainy wedding morning somehow makes everything feel even more romantic ✨

This was my first time working at Catalpa Grove and I completely fell in love with the venue. From the peaceful atmosphere to the beautiful surroundings, it was the perfect setting for such a special day.

I also had the opportunity to work alongside the talented artist .esthetics from — always a joy collaborating with other beauty professionals who help make these mornings run so smoothly.

6 hairstyles in 4.5 hours later, one gorgeous bridal party was ready for “I do.” Congratulations to the newly wedded couple!

Had the best day helping these stunning young ladies get ready for prom! And what a fun photo- thank you ❤️

I had the honor and pleasure of doing these beauties’ hair for prom last weekend. It truly felt like a full-circle moment—this family has been part of my life since before these girls were even born. Through career changes, big moves away and back home, they’ve stuck with me through it all. Being trusted to be part of such special milestones means more to me than words can say. ❤️I hope prom was amazing!

She wanted to feel polished… but still like herself.

So at her trial, we worked with her natural curls instead of fighting them. Your texture is part of what makes you YOU.

The goal wasn’t to change her hair — it was to elevate what she already has. Soft movement. Romantic detail.

Trials are where we play, tweak, and make sure you feel 100% confident walking into your wedding morning ✨

Curly brides… this is your reminder that you don’t have to straighten your hair to be “bridal.”