THE OILY BAR Bridal Fragrance

STORY & PHOTOS BY KALEE HUME OWNER OF THE OILY BAR SOAPERY Bridal Fragrance

Our sense of smell loves nostalgia. Smells can bring back specific and special memories and it can imprint memories that will last a lifetime. Scents have the significant power to transport us back to a memory and it is seen to be closely tied to our emotions.

On a day as special as your wedding day, it is important to have a scent you love that you can emotionally connect those happy memories to. We are now offering Bridal Fragrance Consultations to find your signature scent at The Oily Bar Soapery in Downtown Waxahachie! Use this article as a quick guide to get you started! This is no trivial task as this is a fragrance you will keep and remember for a lifetime. So, to make it a little easier, let’s break down how to compose your perfect scent for your perfect day! - Remember what you love Because that’s what this day is all about, right? Your scent should highlight who you are and what you love. That can be something singular, or a combination. This is where you dig deep for that emotional connection to your fragrance.

- Make it symbolic Many brides prefer for their special scent to have a symbolic meaning. For example if you love the beach and breezyscents, you might want to stick with something with notes of bergamot, lime, coconut & sea salt. If you love nature and the mountains, leaning towards something with herbaly notes of lavender, pine & sandalwood would be perfect. You could even tie your signature scent in with the floral and color arrangements for your wedding. For example, you could harmonize your soft pastel palette with something with light floral scents or darker palettes with something more rich and bold. - Suit your body chemistry and surroundings Everyone has a different skin pH, this is why perfumes will never smell the exact same on two different people. This is also why you want to apply your scent to pulse points such as your neck, your wrist or inside of your elbows; areas that naturally emit more heat and uncover the true scent on your skin. You may also want to choose something in line with the ambiance of your wedding, such as something light and airy for a daytime wedding versus something more dark and rich for an evening wedding. - Test your scent ahead of time With our Bridal Fragrance Consultations, we will sit down with you oneon-one over a few sessions to work out and test your scents. It’s important to make sure that your scent wears well throughout the day and night, and works with your pH levels. Not only that, but it is important to feel comfortable and powerful in your signature fragrance. We are so excited to start offering this service to help brides in Ellis County feel beautiful and empowered on their wedding day with a scent that will create timeless memories. The Oily Bar Soapery: 200 W Main Street Waxahchie Texas

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