North Carolina Intimate Weddings and Elopements
HELPING BRIDES ACHIEVE SOFT, ROMANTIC UPDOS SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON BEING PRESENT IN THE MOMENT INSTEAD OF FIXING HAIR IN THE MIRROR
On your intimate wedding morning you want:
A North Carolina bridal hair expert that is capable of styling any hair textures in your bridal party
Relaxed, calm, chill vibes while getting ready
Zero stress about if your romantic, textured bridal hairstyle will hold up until the end of the night
To be cared for and fully supported on this special day
160+
brides Styled
6
Years in Bridal
3
Signature Styles
Hey, I’m Dareece!
Your future North Carolina bridal hairstylist
Raleigh, NC native
Licensed cosmetologist
Hello Kitty fanatic
Nature Lover
“she made my hair better than i could’ve imagined…”
Dareece is so talented, precise and versatile in the hair styles she can do. She made my hair better than I could have imagined on my wedding day. It looked natural and boho but also didn’t move at all after a ton of dancing and hours of activity. My bridal party loved their hair. Dareece is lovely to work with, she brings a calm, kind vibe to the bridal prep experience. Hire her today!
Temple M.
When working with me you’ll receive:
Patience, compassion, understanding, active listening
Reliability, punctuality, professionalism, excellent communication
Romantic hairstyles that last all day
Calm, supportive presence throughout our time working together
Hair Packages
Me and You
The Elopement or Day of Wedding Experience
Created for the bride embracing an elopement or intimate wedding ceremony. This bridal hairstyling session gives you my meticulous attention to detail, just for you!
Online Consultation: We work together, prior to your wedding day, to determine the best bridal hairstyle that fits your ceremony vibe, hair texture, dress style, etc.
Day of Elopement/Wedding Bridal Hairstyle: You can exhale while getting your hair professionally and creatively styled to last all night.
On Location Travel Experience: No logistical stress because the styling session is brought to your getting ready location.
Getting Dressed & Touch Ups: I stay with you for support, help getting ready, or touch ups until you’re dressed for up to 30 minutes after styling is complete.
Me, Myself and I
The Ultimate Bride Only Experience
A complete hair experience for the bride who desires an exclusive bridal hair journey just for her. No bridal party needed and I’m with you from start to finish.
Bridal Hair Trial: A calm styling session to try out your desired hairstyle on your hair texture and test for longevity so you feel confident on wedding day. We’ll get to know each other and take pictures of your finished style. It’s fun times!
Accessory Experimentation: Enjoy access to my stash of bridal hair accessories, earrings, hair extensions and veils during your trial.
On Location Travel Experience: No worries about unnecessary logistics for you because I come to your location bringing my fully stocked, professional kit.
Wedding Day Bridal Hairstyle: You can relax while in my chair, whether you feel like talking or need a bit of quiet time. I’m there for you, while creatively and professionally styling your hair to comfortably hold from ceremony until the end of the night.
On Site Support: I stay with you up to half an hour after hairstyling is complete to help you with touch ups, getting dressed, or whatever you need help with.
MOST POPULAR!
Me and Three
The Intimate Bridal Party Experience
Created specifically for the bride sharing her relaxed wedding morning with three of her closest friends or family members. All hair textures are safe and no one is left out!
Bridal Hair Trial: A collaborative styling session to recreate your inspiration bridal hairstyle on your own hair, with my professional guidance along the way.
Accessory Access: Experiment with my stash of premium bridal hair accessories, earrings, veils, and hair extensions during your trial. Of course we’re taking pictures after!
On Location Travel Experience: You get the absolute comfort of getting ready with your group in your own selected environment: hotel, home, venue. I’ll meet you there!
Wedding Day Bridal Hairstyle: Soft, romantic bridal hair with chill vibes. We can talk, laugh or sit in the quiet moments. Your hair will be styled to survive hugs and humidity!
Inclusive Styling for Three Guests: All textures embraced and while maintaining the integrity of the hair throughout styling. Yes, curly and coily too! Everyone can get ready together!
Whole Group Touch Ups: You and your crew are meticulously touched up for up to half an hour after styling is complete if needed.
Your getting ready hours set the tone for your wedding day, which is why I provide a calm, relaxed, supportive hairstyling experience. To ensure each bride has my full attention to detail and complete flexibility while working with me, I take a limited number of weddings per year, while only serving one wedding a day. If this kind of intentional, texture-inclusive bridal hair experience is what you’re looking for, I’d love to hear more about your wedding day!
“My Hair looked so pretty!”
Dareece is amazing! Not only is she great at hair, but she has the most calming vibe. She does a lot of smaller weddings, and was the only person willing to travel to my venue just to do my and two others hair. Other hair dressers have these crazy minimums but she is not like that. My hair looked so pretty! It lasted all day!...I 10/10 recommend!
Madeleine K.
How do I book you?
REACH OUT
Once you have your date selected, please fill out the inquiry form and share details about your wedding day look that you would like for me to know.
LET’S CONNECT
We’ll communicate in the best method for you to discuss your wedding or elopement day hair needs, your inspiration pics, logistics and any additional information necessary to determine how I can best help you.
CUSTOM QUOTE
After determining your wedding day hair essentials, I will put together a personalized quote for you or suggest the best package to fit your needs.
SIGN & PAY
When you decide to move forward with booking, I will send you a Bridal Hair Agreement to sign and an invoice to pay your $200 retainer to officially reserve your day. The remaining balance is due one week prior to your wedding day.
RELAX
Now you can rest easy knowing that you have your elopement or intimate wedding day hair needs taken care of!
“My hair was complimented all night”
Dareece was a consummate professional— kind, punctual, and so detailed oriented! She took care of everyone quickly but with a lot of care. My hair was complimented all night, and I felt perfect for the event!!! I will recommend her to anyone getting married in the triangle area.
Hannah T.
This is for brides who:
Want a personalized experience to feel like a person and not just a number
Need romantic, textured hairstyling services for themselves only or have an intimate group of four or less
Desire a calm and supportive energy during the bridal getting ready experience
May have multiple hair textures in their bridal party
Not for brides who:
Want a hype girl to match their party vibe while getting ready
Have more than four people needing hair services
Desire slick, sleek bridal hair looks
Versatility Hair Studio Brides
FAQs
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My minimum service requirement for on location hair styling is 1, while my maximum is 4.
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Bridal hair trials take place at my studio inside Wanderlux Salon Suites:
3105 Shannon Rd, Durham, NC 27707
I am able to come to your location with the addition of a travel fee.
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We will look at your hair inspiration pictures together to determine what you do and do not like. I will assess your hair and give you my professional input about how to best achieve your desired bridal hairstyle. Your hair trial will last 1.5 - 2 hours and we will take pictures after to have a point of reference for your wedding day. You can use any of my bridal hair accessories to enhance your hairstyle and we will also experiment with veil placement(if you choose to wear one).
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I arrive to your location ten to fifteen minutes prior to the start time to set up.
Please have yourself, and any additional guests, ready to start on time with clean, dry hair.
Please wear a button down shirt or robe to prevent hair from getting disheveled after styling.
We can work with a timeline or begin with the first person who is ready.
I remain on site at the end of the last service for touch ups. Additional on site time can be added for a fee.