Hannah & Grant | Married

2023 has brought some of the most magical brides, and wedding parties into my life. Hannah was a complete dream bride from the moment we met, and she booked me very early into the process which is always recommended, and we had so much fun working together.

This is one of my favorite weddings this year. I love the entire style, vibe, and fashion forward moments. This wedding should be in a magazine, and this bride should write a book on how to prepare for your wedding. Hannah understood the assignment, and took the advice to heart on skin prep, getting facials, dermaplaning, and making sure she was ready for her day.

It’s so crucial to ask your vendors for their recommendations on how to prepare since this is what we do every single day, and we love sharing with you! it also makes your day go so much more smoothly if you know what to expect, and what’s expected of you. Keeping it streamlined and easy going with no surprises is the way to go!

These photos made my jaw drop, and it was so hard to narrow them down. Enjoy the beauty, and reach out with any wedding questions or to book your day.

xoxo Amanda

Photographer | Aubrey Oothout Photography

Makeup & Hair | Thorne Artistry

Venue | Ethereal Gardens

Planner | De la Planning

Film | AK Film Co

Florals | Lovely Peonies Floral

DJ | Pacific Entertainment

Signage | Bader Collective

Cake | Cute Cakes

Car | Tooker Classics

Thorne Artistry | Published

It’s the absolute best feeling to be thought of and featured in a magazine article! Thank you, Canvas Rebel, for the kind feature and interest in Thorne Artistry. It’s so fun to be able to tell my story.

Here’s the link to the full article and a little get to know me :)

Hair & Makeup | Thorne Artistry

Bachelorette Becca x Mermade Hair | Taylor Swift Concert

Mermade hair contacted me for a fun collaboration, and reunion with Bachelorette/Bachelor In Paradise alumni, Becca Kufrin. I worked with Becca for a magazine shoot a few years back with San Diego’s Pacific magazine. It was so nice to catch-up and hear about her new chapter with Thomas, and their sweet baby boy on the way.

Mermade sent Becca to see the epic Taylor Swift concert in LA. She picked a Taylor-inspired hair style, and Mermade provided the fun hair crystals and tools for the day.

I also did Becca’s makeup for the concert, and we decided on some fun pink lips and shadow with a pop of champagne sparkles on her lids, and shimmer on her cheeks.

Check out some of our fun getting ready moments below :)

Makeup & Hair | Thorne Artistry

Casey & Blake | Married

I had so much fun getting to know Casey and her fun group on her wedding morning! Her style and venue were so timeless and the perfect San Diego vibe. Estancia is one of my all time favorite venues, because it’s laid back, yet elegant, and feels like some of my favorite places in the desert.

It’s so fun seeing the photos after the wedding and everyone when they are past the nerves of the wedding morning, and on to the celebration and pure love of gathering family and friends together. It’s truly one of the only times in our lives when we get to have all of our favorite people, from different stages of our life, all meeting and celebrating. It’s honestly magical!

Check out all of the beauty below!

xo, Amanda

Photos | Shelby Paige Photography

Hair & Makeup | Thorne Artistry

Venue | Estancia

Lauren & Dylan | Married

Wedding services typically book out a year, and sometimes longer which is nice, because it gives me a chance to know you before the big day.

Lauren booked me very early (which is recommended), and I had the pleasure of glamming her for several events before her big day. She booked me for engagements photos, a wedding trial, and rehearsal hair and makeup and we had fun doing a variety of looks, and it made her realize what she truly wanted for her wedding day. We also had the best time, and it made the wedding morning like catching up with a friend.

For the wedding day she chose a timeless, and fresh-faced look with a classic low bun. For her rehearsal, we had fun with a more playful and dramatic look that included a #sofiarichie inspired sleek bun.

Enjoy these stunning photos from her gorgeous wedding day!

Photos | Mirelle Carmichael

Hair and Makeup | Thorne Artistry

Venue | Balboa Art Museum

Florals | The Little Fluer Co.

Officiant | Weddings Royale

DJ | Dancing DJ Prodcutions

Rentals | Platinum Event Rentals

Cake | Heritage Desserts

Photo Booth | Pixster Photo Booth

Catering | Terra Catering

Bartending | Blind Lady Ale House

Alyssa & David | Engaged

When Alyssa contacted me and asked if I would travel to Big Sur, California for her wedding, the answer was obviously, “heck yeah!” I was impressed that she was organizing everything from her home in Colorado, and having an incredible wedding adventure! Big Sur offers some of the most epic scenery and hiking so I knew that if a couple wanted to get married there, and travel so far to do it, they had to be my kind of people so I was definitely in :)

I’m so happy that we got to meet this year since their wedding isn’t until the Spring of 2024. She and David had another adventure when they flew into San Diego for their engagement session. I was in awe when I saw how beautiful the photos turned out.

More to come next year when these lovebirds have their biggest adventure yet in the most incredible destination! I can’t wait :)

Photography | Sydney Noelle Photography

Hair & Makeup | Thorne Artistry

Location | Torrey Pines State Beach

Kathryn & Matt | Married

I love when couples go all in on their own vibe and stay true to themselves! Kathryn & Matt did not let anyone influence their big day and it was absolutely perfect and beautiful. I love being a part of the pure joy of celebrating love and it’s so refreshing to see a couple 100% present and enthusiastic about all of the details of the day and enjoying the process.

I was thrilled to see their incredible wedding published this week on one of my favorite wedding sites, Green Wedding Shoes. They recognized the unique and heartfelt vision of this special couple.

Wishing Kathryn & Matt many more years of vibrancy, fun and love!

Photography | Kami LaLonde

Hair & Makeup | Thorne Artistry

Planning | Laurel Street Events

Venue | Luce Loft

Florist | Fox and Floral Designs

Rentals | Adore Folklore

Cake | Jenny Wenny Cakes

Gown | The Dress Theory

Tux | Zeglio San Diego

Cocktail Service | Snake Oil Cocktail

Catering | Harvest Kitchen

DJ | Song Struck DJ

Photobooth | Can Ham Photo Booth

Guestbook | After the Tone

Stephanie & Chris | Married

Stephanie & Chris celebrated their wedding day at one of my favorite La Jolla venues, Estancia, with the gorgeous lush grounds and the quaint feeling of having your own private oasis.

Stephanie came to me with hopes of having a gorgeous and intricate updo. The only catch was she had a very short bob and fine hair. I’m so glad she asked if it was possible, because hair extensions and products can be pretty magical. I had her get a full set of extensions at Hair Unlimited in Mission Valley. A favorite among San Diego stylists! I’m so happy that she was able to have the hair she was dreaming of and it all worked out :)

For makeup she chose a full coverage, natural glam look that was perfect for her. Her shadow colors were beautiful plum and champagne tones that showed off her gorgeous eye color.

I loved being a part of the fun wedding morning with her crew! There was so much love, and the joy was palpable. Congratulations, Stephanie & Chris! xo

Photography | Selcouth Creative

Hair & Makeup | Thorne Artistry

Venue | Estancia

Katie & Adam | Married

Katie is a great example of a classic and natural bride who didn’t want a lot of fuss. Her main request was a beautiful, contoured glow, and a clean makeup look. Natural or neutral looks are full coverage so that they look flawless in photos and take the same amount of time as a glam look. Sometimes natural looks can take more time since you want to make sure the application shows up in photos.

For her hair, she wanted to wear it down, with full beachy waves. To achieve this look, we added in a full set of extensions. Ask your stylist if you need extensions or if product is enough to get a voluminous look.

Photography | Mandy Ford Photography

Makeup and Hair | Thorne Artistry

Venue | Lomas Santa Fe Country Club

Planning + Design | Lauren Doone Design

Florals | Evermore Floral

Rentals | @conceptseventdesign @adorefolklore 

Lighting | SD Social Lights

DJ | Dart Collective

Cake | Sweet Cheeks

Courtney & Steve | Married

I adore Courtney, and loved spending time with her at our trial, and with her and her family and friends on her wedding morning at Rancho Bernardo Inn. We both share a love for fresh looks, and clean makeup. Her whole wedding vibe was so incredibly clean and elegant, and those bridesmaid dresses were perfection!!

I enhanced her beautiful features with warm tones from one of my favorite Ilia palettes, and used a blend of cream shadows with traditional, as well as several cream and powder blushes mixed in to create this effortless look (effortless looking, but still takes the full hour to create!). Rose gold airbrush from Temptu was also used as a gorgeous highlight that really popped with her look. Pro tip: Courtney made sure to get facials and take exceptional care of her skin before her wedding day. It makes all of the difference when your makeup goes on like butter from proper hydration and exfoliation.

I loved creating this loose and romantic low bun that is so timeless!

I’m excited to share some beautiful moments from her wedding day!

xo, Amanda

Photos | Petula Pea Photography

Planning & Design | Bliss Events

Makeup & Hair | Thorne Artistry

Branding | Dutch & Deckle

Something near and dear to my heart is doing styling for other small business’ and helping them promote themselves in the most beautiful, and authentic way possible.

I loved being a part of this shoot for a new stationary company, Dutch & Deckle, and working with branding experts, The Creative Clique.

Renting a studio space, and having styling experts work with you on-set for a branding, or re-branding is one of the most satisfying and intentional times for you, and your business. It gives you a chance to step back, and reflect on what you’d like to put forward for yourself and your client. Creating a space, and a look that represents you is so valuable; not just for amazing content, but for attracting who you would love to work with.

Photo | The Copper Collective

Design | The Creative Clique

Beauty | Thorne Artistry

Happy New Year | 2021

I’m sure I’m not alone when I say it’s all been a blur! This is the second year that family photos have fallen through. I might give them another go in the new year, but this quick snap from Christmas in San Francisco on my phone is as good as it’s going to get this year, and I’m actually okay with that. It’s authentic and makes me really happy that we are all together & healthy, and got a chance to have another road trip and family adventure. The theme for 2022 is keeping on and keeping it real. This photo pretty much sums up the keeping it real part :)

I have my last wedding of 2021 tomorrow, and I’m so grateful that I’ve been able to work at full capacity for the last few months after not working for almost an entire year and a half. I cannot begin to express my level of gratitude to all of the wonderful people who have kept Thorne Artistry in mind for your weddings, and events. All of the referrals have been incredible and so appreciated! Past clients who have become friends, and continue to call on us for your beautiful life moments is humbling. The love and continued support has kept my company afloat after a tumultuous 2 years, and I cannot thank you enough. I’m so happy that we are still here, and I cannot wait to meet all of the upcoming brides and friends to come. Wishing you all good health, kindness and much love in the new year. Big hugs and thank you from my little family to yours! xo, Amanda

Palm Springs | Elopement

There has always been such a magical feel to the desert and the beautiful landscape. Living in San Diego we are so fortunate to be able to escape to the ocean, mountains, or desert whenever we want a little getaway. It’s no surprise that so many couples take the opportunity to escape to such a wondrous place like Palm Springs to celebrate their love.

I’m in love with this gorgeous Palm Springs, desert elopement, and so happy to finally share it with you!

Thorne Artistry loves to travel for destination weddings so please let us know if you are outside of San Diego, or California, and would like to have us style you! xoxo

Photographer | Los Ebano

Makeup & Hair | Thorne Artistry

Dress | Rue de Seine

Location | Palm Springs

Bachelorette | Published

I have to be honest and admit that I haven’t watched the Bachelor or the Bachelorette in several seasons. It’s not because I don’t love reality TV (quite the opposite!), it’s because I don’t watch live TV and forget to record it! I’m realizing that I really need to catch up since the universe keeps putting these Bachelor ladies in my life :)

Pacific magazine in San Diego was kind enough to call on me again for one of their amazing cover shoots and I got to spend the day with one of the most genuine and sweetest real life couples from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, Becca Kufrin and Garrett Yrigoyen. We got to hang out at fun locations all over downtown San Diego on an unusually chilly, and rainy southern California day.

Becca was a trooper and we all wore our winter coats to shoot the February cover issue for Valentine’s Day, and the upcoming tour of Bachelor Live on Stage! Becca also stopped by my studio the week after the shoot for a one-on-one makeup and hair lesson so she could glam herself and prep for months on the road living on a bus. See the full issue and read the article here!

Here’s some shots from the issue and some behind-the-scenes from the day, also documented on my IG stories :)

Photos | my phone and KC Alfred for Pacific

Magazine | Pacific San Diego

Talent | Becca Kufrin and Garrett Yrigoyen

Locations | Porto Vista, Morning Glory, Little Italy, San Diego

Wardrobe | Kristi Brooks

Hair & Makeup | Thorne Artistry



New Year | Adiós 2019

Another year gone in a blink of an eye. Now we’re headed into another decade! That is so mind-boggling to me. Just like you’re probably thinking back to everything that has happened in the last 10 years, I can’t help but look back and remember how this decade started. I was a newbie to San Diego, had a completely different profession as a radio DJ (I know, long story!), met my husband, had two babies, and started a new business, and the path that I was always meant to be on. Pretty epic and so much to take in. The biggest emotion that comes to mind is gratitude. I decided to first believe in myself, and then wonderful people like you believed in me too. I’m humbled you are here and I hope we connect in this New Year, or get together again if you’ve already become a part of my life. From my crazy family to yours, Merry Christmas, blessings in the New Year, and boundless joy, love and health for the next decade. I can’t wait to hear your story! xoxo, Amanda

Photos | The Hearts Haven

Ann & Douglas | Married

Sometimes you just meet the nicest people and they make everything a party. Ann and her family were a dream, and lit up the entire room with their good attitudes and laughter. These are my favorite kinds of people, because they don’t miss the beauty in the big, and small moments. They honestly savor the day and truly enjoy each other and the time they have together. They remind me to not get caught up in the minutiae, but to fully embrace all of the happiness that life gives us.

This fun group flew in from Texas the week before their La Jolla wedding so I was able to spend lots of quality time glamming them all for the events that led up to the most beautiful wedding day.

Check out the pure exuberation below!

Photo | Kelli Durham Photography

Planning & Design | I Do Weddings & Events

Makeup & Hair | Thorne Artistry

Venue | Scripps Seaside Forum

Shelby & Nick | Married

When I met Shelby she told me that she was really picky about her hair and makeup and it felt like she was bracing me for some bridezilla moment and I was a little nervous. Spoiler: It never happened! ;) Quite the opposite! Shelby was the most laid back and kind bride and I still have no idea what she was talking about, haha! We clicked instantly and I loved the glowy and natural makeup that she chose. I kept her foundation extra lightweight as requested and focused on glowing and kissed-by-the-sun-looking skin with a pop of shimmer on her gorgeous eyes! She wanted some soft, beachy waves that looked perfect with her floral crown. Shelby was a total dream and so was her wedding day on Mission Bay!

Photos | Carrie McCluskey Photography

Makeup & Hair | Thorne Artistry

Venue | The Dana

Jessica & Brandon | Maternity

One of my favorite moments is hearing from former brides who tell me the amazing news that they are expecting! I get to work with so many amazing couples that it’s hard not to become friends and stay in touch. With Instagram it makes it easier to find out how everyone is doing after the wedding. I’m always humbled and excited when I get to work with my brides year after year for family and maternity, or even a branding shoot to launch a business!

This shoot was so special with Jessica and Brandon, because we got to catch up on their lives after the wedding and hear about the exciting plans for their new life with a baby and new home.

I loved doing the entire look for Jessica from her wardrobe to the hair, makeup and even helping her find a location for her shoot. It’s all of those little details that I love so much and I’m grateful for her trust in the process and letting me do what I do :)

Update: She had a healthy and beautiful baby girl with the prettiest head of dark hair like her mama!

Photography | Whiskers & Willow

Beauty & Wardrobe | Thorne Artistry

Location | Mission Trails

Editorial | Branding Photo Shoot

The new year has already been filled with the most incredible branding shoots and boss men and women taking their business’ to the next level. It seems like everyone is on a mission to breathe some new life into their brand and online presence and I absolutely love it!

Branding shoots can be as simple as a new headshot or as elaborate as an all-day (or even all week like one of my clients!) photo shoot. Taking the time to think through your brand and create the content that truly embodies what you, and your business are all about is what these shoots accomplish, and the creativity is something that I adore.

Helping clients choose the best color palette to compliment their online work through their wardrobe and and even their makeup can really elevate the look and create cohesion. Having an arsenal of social media content for months to come is pretty amazing too. It also gives you a chance to let loose and show off your personality, and connect you to prospective clients.

Here’s one of my absolute favorite branding shoots so far this year!

Please reach out if you need help coming up with a concept for your own branding shoot!

xoxo, Amanda

Photo | Hannah Claire Photography

Design & Video | Activate Mavriks

Hair, Makeup & Wardrobe Styling | Thorne Artistry

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