Well, after 400 entries, five thousand votes, and the help of a few industry friends… Here are your Bliss Blog’s Second Annual Photo of the Year Contest winners! Monday, we announced the winners of the Engagement category. Yesterday, we announce the winners of the Homegrown category and today we are announcing the winners of the Around The World category.
Little known fact about our Around The World Category: The entries represented 14 different countries!
Congrats to…
Huge congrats go out to Bryan Rupp Photography! Not only are Bryan & Leah fabulous photographers, you can really get a feel for their sweet personalities on their site. To me, it speaks miles that Jordan and Luke (the couple in this photo) are the ones that submitted this picture on behalf of Bryan Rupp Photography! Congrats on winning first place.
Sybrand Cillié, of Pro Photography in South Africa was actually the winner of last year’s contest! Their work is always beautiful with a lovely vintage flair. If you have not seen it, please check out their website to see more of the gorgeous artwork!
I have to admit, I had never heard of Tag 7, until this contest launched. I am now happy to inform that I am a HUGE fan. Their work speaks for itself! Beautiful, timeless, and full of energy. Congrats!
A big Thank You to everyone who voted! Please make sure to visit the winners’ websites and blogs to enjoy more of their beautiful work.
Well, after 400 entries, five thousand votes, and the help of a few industry friends… Here are your Bliss Blog’s Second Annual Photo of the Year Contest winners! Yesterday, we announced the winners of the Engagement category. Today, we announce the winners of the Homegrown category and tomorrow the winners of the Around The World category. Check back to congratulate all of the winners, or see if you are one of them!
Little known fact about our Homegrown Category: Only 48 votes separated first and third place!
Well, after 400 entries, five thousand votes, and the help of a few industry friends… Here are your Bliss Blog’s Second Annual Photo of the Year Contest! Today, we announce the winners of the Engagement category. Tomorrow, we’ll announce the winners of the Homegrown category and Wednesday the winners of the Around The World category. Check back to congratulate all of the winners, or see if you are one of them!
Little known fact about our Engagement category: Our top three had nearly 70% of the almost 2,000 votes!
Congrats to…
Congrats Derek! To see more of his fabulous work, visit his website!
Photo title: Naomi and Johnny. Info: An engagement photo! Naomi and Johnny were married Berkley, MI on September 12, 2009, but we took these engagement photos down in Hart Plaza one hot summer night in July.
The Final Round is here! Our judges have narrowed all three photo categories down to the top ten of each category. I have revised the timing a bit to make sure that every section gets a solid amount of time for voting. Make sure you follow the directions below exactly, to ensure proper submission of votes. Only one vote per person! No cheating!
Voting for the Around The World Category will end at 7PM on Sunday March 7th. The final results for all three categories will be announced on March 8th, 2010! Best of luck to all of our participants and congratulations on making it this far! There were over 400 submissions this year!
My little labor of love, Bliss Accessories, has a bunch of brand new items and new pictures! Please support Bliss efforts and visit the Etsy page when you have a minute. I hope you like them! I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thanks so much!
You all know how I feel about handmade items for weddings! I thought I might as well share some of my absolute favorites right now. Here are my top ten Etsy listings and their sellers for the week!
Lace Shrug by Rohm $225
Star House Wedding Topper by Urastarhouse $95
Custom Made Shoe Clips by LoBoheme $45
Anna Double Hair Flower Birdcage Set by PrimandPosies $55
White Silk Rose Ring Bearer Pillow by Idotakeu $31.99
Wedding Boutonniere flower and feathers by myrakim $13
Butterfly Place Cards by TimelessPaper 150 for $150
On Sunday, I was lucky enough to participate in the first annual Marry Me In Milford Bridal Show. It was fantastic! I really did have a lot of fun. Not only did I get to spend time with some of my favorite people (Jamie Honce, Nicole Ladonne, Gina’s Bridal & Posh Hair and Makeup), but I also got to meet and chat with tons of brand new brides to be! There is something so refreshing about hearing stories of the sweet proposals and seeing the gorgeous rings! (And tasting the cake samples doesn’t hurt either!) It was exactly what I needed to get back into wedding season mode, which starts in just a couple weeks! Can you believe it? This winter has just flown by!
My favorite part about this show, and what I believe made it so special, was the fact that only hand selected, small businesses were invited. This created such a comfortable environment right from the start. There weren’t any high pressure sales, or nagging vendors following your every move. It was laid back, easy going and just a really good time!
Just so you all know, Nicole, Jamie and I are still offering the $300 off special. So, if you are looking for a planner, photographer and a videographer, let me know!
A huge THANK YOU goes out to Gina & Kari, and their staff members, for putting on a great show. I can’t wait for next year!
I am a HUGE advocate on buying handmade and supporting your local economy. Recently, I came across a few great resources for helping brides and grooms around the web do just that! Do yourself a favor and check out these amazing ideas for everything from inspiration to execution.
Emmaline Bride: This pretty website packs a huge punch. I could spend hours searching through the handmade galleries, reading the beautiful blog. Not only can you buy some gorgeous accessories to make your day a little more unique, you can also find some of your favorite vendors! Bliss is one of the lucky companies listed on their preferred vendors list, which is sorted out by state! So, no matter if you are from Kentucky or Michigan, Minnesota or Florida, you can find the perfect vendors for your perfect day.
Etsy Weddings: Who doesn’t know about Etsy? If you don’t, you must be living under a giant rock, because it is everywhere right now! Even Bliss has an Etsy page for our wedding and everyday accessories! In order to have a shop, you must sell handmade or vintage items. You can even search by state, if you want to apply the “Buy Local” idea to your planning!One of my absolute favorites is Paloma’s Nest.
Don’t forget to Google your own local resources for interesting finds! Detroit’s Eastern Market is a true gem to the wedding industry. From flowers to fruit, you can find tons of locally grown and supplied items. They even have an Artisan Market, where crafters sell their goods! Ann Arbor has the fabulous Farmer’s Market all year round, too! There is nothing better than heading to Zingerman’s Next Door for some delicious coffee and treats and taking a stroll through the bustling AA Farmer’s Market on a sunny day.
I hope this helps you a little on your search for the perfect components for your big day and beyond. Please feel free to email me (amanda@yourblissweddings.com) regarding some of the best local resources for Michigan!
The Final Round is here! Our judges have narrowed all three photo categories down to the top ten of each category. I have revised the timing a bit to make sure that every section gets a solid amount of time for voting. Make sure you follow the directions below exactly, to ensure proper submission of votes. Only one vote per person! No cheating!
Voting for the Engagement Category will end at 7PM on Friday February 26th. I will be giving each category a full 5 days of voting. So, make sure to check back on Monday the 1st for The Around the World category and then the final results for all three categories will be announced on March 8th, 2010! Best of luck to all of our participants and congratulations on making it this far! There were over 400 submissions this year!
Just to give you all a little idea about how awesome Sunday’s Marry Me In Milford bridal show is going to be, check out the deal below! You have to sign in at one of the tables to get the deal, so don’t miss out!
Trust me. You DON’T want to miss this show! Only the most creative, compassionate and fantastic companies in the area will be there. Including yours truly.
Bridal shows can be a bit intimidating if you haven’t been to one before, maybe even if you have. Make sure you come prepared. The best thing you can do is create a label with your name, wedding date, email address, phone number, and any other pertinent information you can provide. This will prevent you from having to fill out 18 bajillion information sheets and sign ins. You can thank me later, when you aren’t icing your sore hand! Also, wear comfy clothes and shoes, leave your purse in the car (but put your ID, some cash, credit card and a few checks in your pocket or in a friend’s purse, just in case.) and have a game plan. Who do you want to see? Which vendors are you looking to book? Keep an eye out for good deals, too. Good luck!
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My favorite part about this show, and what I believe made it so special, was the fact that only hand selected, small businesses were invited. This created such a comfortable environment right from the start. There weren’t any high pressure sales, or nagging vendors following your every move. It was laid back, easy going and just a really good time!
