We had the good fortune of connecting with Vidhi Patel and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Vidhi, what is the most important factor behind your success?
The most important factor behind the success of my business is the unconditional love and support from my husband! He is my number one fan and cheerleader. He is very involved in what I do and my craft and I wouldn’t have it any other way. He gives me great ideas, honest feedback on my work, and supports me mentally and emotionally throughout everything. Whenever I have an event coming up, he is there and ready to give me his all!

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am a luxury bridal hair and makeup artist and it is the best career decision I have ever made! Deep down to my core, I am an artist. I can get creative in anything you give me. I will make something out of nothing and that’s what I love to do.

Becoming a bridal makeup artist was a different type of journey. I enrolled in the Elite Bridal Mastery program to help jump start my career. The challenging part in all that was that I was pregnant with my second child through the whole 6-month course. Being a makeup artist, you are required to be on your feet for long periods of time and carry items like makeup, hair products, and sometimes even a high chair. I stuck through it, swollen feet and all!

I want people to know that I am extremely dedicated to each of my brides. I take a personal approach and make sure they are taken care of. I always go above and beyond for them; that’s just my style.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I am a HUGE foodie. I am always willing to try new spots and take people to the places I love.

First and foremost, I am a big boba tea fan. There is a place in Dallas by the Galleria (and other locations around DFW) called Fat Straws. Their Classic Milk Tea is by far the best I’ve ever had and I take everyone I know there. I have even brought some for my brides! If they aren’t a boba tea person, then my next favorite is coffee. Re:defined Coffee in Grapevine is the spot to get coffee. My favorite is their Iced Mocha with Hemp Milk. Oh my gosh! Super rich and tasty!

Being in Texas, I have to take them to Torchy’s Taco just for their queso. No one does queso like they do. Another taco place is Velvet Taco! Their gourmet tacos are some of the best ever. If they are feeling sushi, then Blue Sushi is the place to go! I am vegetarian, but they have the largest selection of vegan and vegetarian sushi rolls and they are amazing.

I would save the best food spot for last and that’s Delucca Gaucho Pizza! Imagine some of the best gourmet pizzas just constantly coming to your table. A couple of my favorites is their Nutella pizza and their Elote pizza!

Speaking of elote, I would also take them to Fuel City in Dallas. Now they have some amazing Al Pastor tacos (that’s what I hear), but my favorite is the elote stand right outside! I mean who doesn’t love street food.

One of the most fun places to just hang out would be Klyde Warren Park. Just sitting there having a good conversation and checking out the surrounding scenes is always refreshing. Another place I would take them is to Improv! I absolutely love comedy shows. I would look up who is headlining and just go check them out. Who doesn’t love a good laugh!

Being a makeup artist, I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t take them to a makeup store! Galleria and Northpark is where we would go!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
The Elite Bridal Mastery program has been a huge part of my success. I was part of the founding class and the program has elevated my skills, branding & marketing, and overall business!

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