Thanks to the brides who have reviewed me on WeddingWire and shared their experience with so many others, I am pleased to announce that Makeup Artistry by Liz has won the Bride’s Choice Award for 2013, in the beauty/health category. I am one of only two award recipients in this category & region, and the only winning artist based in Western Massachusetts. This is my second year in a row.

I absolutely love what I do, am grateful to have the opportunity to do it, and am beyond flattered that brides recognize and appreciate my hard work and skills. I’m looking forward to more amazing weddings this year and beyond!

Well-deserved congratulations to the other local professionals who made Bride’s Choice, including several I’ve had the pleasure to work with: Mill 1 at Open Square, The Hotel Northampton, Rob Alberti, Michelle Girard Photography, Love + Perry Photography, Pearl Bridal Boutique, Bridal Heirlooms, Forget Me Not Florist, & Eutopia Events.

Here is the official press release:

[Northampton, MA] – January 9, 2013 – Local makeup artist Liz Washer is pleased to announce that her wedding business, Makeup Artistry by Liz, has won the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2013 in the Beauty & Health category. (This is the second year in a row the artist has earned this honor.)

The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top 5% of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Liz Washer’s selection as a Bride’s Choice Award 2013 winner was based on the positive experiences expressed by past clients on WeddingWire, the world’s largest wedding review site.

While many industry awards are given by the host organization, the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ winners are determined solely based on reviews from real newlyweds and their experiences. Bride’s Choice awards the top local wedding vendors in more than 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on professional achievements from the previous year. Award-winning vendors are distinguished for the quality, quantity, consistency and timeliness of the reviews they have received from their past clients.

“Each year, WeddingWire looks forward to celebrating the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Network,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Now in its fifth year, the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program continues to recognize the elite wedding professionals who exemplify a commitment to quality, service and professionalism. These businesses were chosen by our bridal community for their responsiveness and dedication to their clients over the past year. We are honored to recognize Liz Washer for her impressive achievements within the wedding industry.”

“I am so honored to be acknowledged as one of the top beauty professionals in Western New England,” said Liz. “I would like to thank my past clients for taking the time to review my services – it is thanks to their positive feedback that I won WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ for 2013. It’s such a meaningful validation of the work I love to do!”

For more information, please visit bridalbyliz.com. To learn more about the Bride’s Choice Awards™, please visit WeddingWire.com/brides-choice-awards.

About Liz Washer, Makeup Artistry by Liz

Recognized for her natural touch and eye for color, Liz has been a fixture behind the scenes at shoots and events since 2005. She specializes in beauty for the commercial print and video industry, and is an accomplished bridal artist. Proficient at HD makeup application (including airbrush), her professional credits include Essence, FamilyFun, Stuff Boston, Serene Comfort, Jackson & Connor, Boutique Week, UMass Amherst, the Hallmark Institute of Photography… and countless brides.

About WeddingWire, Inc.

WeddingWire™, the nation’s leading marketplace serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 reviewed wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. WeddingWire also offers a comprehensive suite of online planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire is the only all-in-one marketing platform for businesses online and on-the-go. WeddingWire offers one simple solution to build a professional network, improve search visibility, manage social media and reach mobile consumers. Businesses that advertise with WeddingWire appear on WeddingWire.com, ProjectWedding.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), Brides.com and Weddingbee.com.

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