Disney Cosmo no more

[Moonbeams]

Just an idea, but rather than trusting the unknown strangers, perhaps it's time to start hunting the guest lists over for someone y'all know who is gifted in the makeup and hair department? I mean, it's NOT optimal, but for at least some of you out there, it may be possible, right? At least that way you could get practice runs in if they live close to you?

I know it's no real solution, but I am seeing so much sadness on this tonight and thought I'd just offer the thought.

Berry

 

[twojo21]

that sucks, ive heard so many great things about disney cosmo, i wonder if the salons on site will send a cosmotologist to your room or if youll have to go to the salon, i was so happy with the idea of this being handled by my em & a professional coming to my room to do my hair & makeup, my moh & our moms. im also concerned about the mk bridal portrait session now. hopefully disney brides after october can shed some light on this situation. i hope disney stops the cutbacks, this new guy is really hurting us & the disney magic.

 

[Snow_White]

moonbeams - Thanks for the idea, but none of my guests know a thing about hair or makeup. The whole thing is just really upsetting

 

[Snow_White]

hopefully disney brides after october can shed some light on this situation.

That's another reason why I'm so upset...with a Nov 1 wedding, I feel like I'm going to be a guinea pig....just HOPING to luck out and get a good cosmetologist. Ugh, my stomach is in a knot about this.

 

[Fantasia Sam]

OK I have spoken to my contact at DFTW and it's true Disney Cosmo will be no more.

However the contacts that you have been given on the list e.g. Irene and Lisa are ex-Cosmo ladies. They are offering the exact same service they did when they were part of Disney-Cosmo - they'll still come out to you before dawn on MK shoot days.

Also Irene and Lisa know lots of other ex-Cosmo staff and although they haven't made it onto the Disney list as yet the people that they know are also offering the same service. So if you speak to either and they can't fit you in for your wedding ask them if they know of anyone else.

Serena who did my Cosmo was an Independant Consultant at the same time that she was working for Disney and I have her private number so I'll give her a call later on today (when you're all awake) and ask her if she is also going to be offering a private service.

I'm sure that this is a good move for the Cosmo staff as now the money will go straight to them and honestly it's not in their interest to provide a bad service

 

[Snow_White]

However the contacts that you have been given on the list e.g. Irene and Lisa are ex-Cosmo ladies. They are offering the exact same service they did when they were part of Disney-Cosmo - they'll still come out to you before dawn on MK shoot days.

Sam, thank you so much for this info...that makes me feel a little better!!

Past Disney Brides: Did any of you have Irene or Lisa do your hair or makeup?

 

[ead79]

That is not a good decision on Disney’s part in my opinion. That is a service that the vast majority of Disney brides use, and it is a huge convenience. I’m just shocked they would do this. I also hope that the wonderful cosmetology cast members haven’t all been laid off.

I noticed on the list that Irene and Lisa are listed. They did hair/makeup for my group, and they were wonderful! Just thought I’d mention that in case anyone needs a recommendation.

 

[gradtchr]

Irene did my hair and makeup and I think she did a great job. Pictures are in my recaps.

http://www.freewebs.com/gradtchr/weddingrecaps.htm

 

[scarlett873]

If i'm not mistaken, Lisa was the one who did my hair and I loved it!! She came to my room at the ungodly hour of 6am to do my hair and was done in about an hour! Let me see if I can scrounge up a picture...

ETA:

 

[mjslvswdw1]

I'd like to add a HUGE thumbs up for Irene. She was on-time, funny and did an excellent job on my hair and make-up, and my MOH's make-up. I would never hesitate to recommend her...you can tell her I said so!

Melissa
10-30-04
Sunset Pointe

 

[JoanneG]

Irene is truly amazing ! I have awful frizzy hair and she made it look beautiful.I'm very picky because I'm a stylist myself.Lisa did my bridesmaids.They looked stunning.

 

[FranP]

When DD got married, Disney Cosmetology was really Niki Bryant and her fleet of hairdresser and makeup girls - does this mean that Niki has effectively left Disney? I thought she was running the spas at the GF and Saratoga Springs?

 

[kegafford]

While this dies not apply to me as they will be long gone. I am sad to see them go but excited becasue maybe I can find someone a little cheaper to do it all for me. AKA that budget topic again

Please let us know about the outside venders when you all use them as neede to start looking around now

 

[Fantasia Sam]

When DD got married, Disney Cosmetology was really Niki Bryant and her fleet of hairdresser and makeup girls - does this mean that Niki has effectively left Disney? I thought she was running the spas at the GF and Saratoga Springs?

As far as I know Niki is still running the spa at GF not sure about the new one at Saratoga Springs.

 

[dreams91]

I had my hair originally done at the GF Ivy Trellis. I was NOT happy. When Serena came to my room to do my make up, she fixed my hair. I have really think long frizzy hair. She did an AMAZING job. If she is added to the list I would definitely have no problems calling her!!

 

[jenm2878]

I just booked my hair with Lisa who was on the list my wedding coordinator gave me. She quoted me a price of $65 for hair, $55 for makeup. So it's actually cheaper now that it's not directly through Disney. At least that's a plus.

 

[rosiejo]

Just an idea, but rather than trusting the unknown strangers, perhaps it's time to start hunting the guest lists over for someone y'all know who is gifted in the makeup and hair department? I mean, it's NOT optimal, but for at least some of you out there, it may be possible, right? At least that way you could get practice runs in if they live close to you?

I know it's no real solution, but I am seeing so much sadness on this tonight and thought I'd just offer the thought.

Berry

I'm lucky enough that my bridesmaid is a make up party rep and has just done a wedding make up course so that she can do mine - I just need someone to fix my hair - but I was thinking of trying the spas anyway as I'm on a tight budget.

 

[PookieB]

What a bummer! Well atleast they can give a list of vendors but I feel everyones concern. Ive been told that hair and make up should have a trial run so they know what you want and this will certainly make it more difficult. Also BTW (change of subject) everyones talking about MK portrait not being on the same day as their wedding? is this a better option?

 

[tinkerbela]

oh wow, this is unfortunate. i feel so bad for all of you disney brides. oh, i hope this doesn't cause any chaos for you guys.

 

[mishtb]

I was originally thinking about having my hair done at the Ivy Trellis Salon (since we were planning on being at GF 1900 Park Fare for breakfast).... Has anyone had their hair done there? Or know of prices??