Name: Olivia Chantecaille
Occupation: Creative Director,
Chantecaille
Home: NYC
Where she and her hubby Ren were wed in May: On the island of
St. BarthsAirline they flew:
Jet BlueDesigner of her exquisite organza ribbon lace dress:
Giambattista ValliHer satin heels:
Christian Louboutin Buy NowHer underpinnings:
La PerlaWedding rings:
Faraone Mennella
Something borrowed: Vintage diamond bracelet and beautiful oval diamond drop earrings
Her bouquet: A mixture of white flowers, including peonies, roses, lilacs, freesia, and orchids
How she relaxed pre-ceremony: "By swimming in the pool."
Bathing suit she bought in St. Barths:
EresWedding invitations designed by:
Deborah NadelPhotographer:
Julie SkarrattChantecaille products she used on her big day:
Nano Gold Energizing Eye Cream Buy Now;
Biodynamic Lifting Fluid Buy Now;
Rose Water Buy Now;
Future Skin in Chamomile Buy Now;
La Baleine Blanche powder Buy Now;
Laughter Cheek Shade Buy Now;
La Baleine Bleue for eyes Buy Now; new
Faux Cils Mascara Buy Now, available next week;
Lip Definerin Natural Buy Now;
Lip Chic in Tea Rose Buy Now;
Le Jasmin fragrance Buy Now
Expert beauty tips for future brides:
1) Do a makeup trial before the wedding day. Use colors that complement your skin tone and that you feel comfortable wearing. Do not try anything different or unfamiliar; stay with something that is natural and classic, such as beiges and greys for the eyes. Avoid bright purples or blues. You want to look like yourself - but better.
2) Use a mask before applying your makeup on the big day. If your skin is red or irritated, apply a
healing mask Buy Now for 20 minutes to calm. If you want to minimize wrinkles, use a
lifting mask Buy Now for 5-10 minutes. It will give your skin an extra boost.
3) Don't change your makeup for the purpose of photos. Use a light and natural finish foundation. And to define the eyes, use a soft shadow and mascara so your eyes will not appear smaller in photos.
Her elegant 'do: Styled at
Salon Cristophe where they used
Kerastase products
Car that drove the happy couple from St. Bartholomew's church to a Grecian-style villa for the after party: A large
DefenderWho catered the seafood feast:
Maya'sBubbly of choice:
Nicolas Feuillatte Buy Now
What she danced into the wee hours of the morning wearing: A white Grecian
J. Mendel dress
Memento she now wears on her wrist:
A bracelet with the island of St. Barths engraved on a mother of pearl charm