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A year of color ideas!

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Back in late 2008, we created a series called “A Year of Colors”. This series was filled with fun and fresh color ideas, themes and other fabulous tips. Click on the months below to see the details!

I took this photo at the recent rainy day Bliss wedding of Lisa & Matt. They were lucky enough to get all of the colors of a rainbow on their wedding day!

I took this photo at the recent rainy day Bliss wedding of Lisa & Matt. They were lucky enough to get all of the colors of a rainbow on their wedding day!

Well, 2009 is right around the corner and to celebrate, we created an entire year of inspiration boards for your big day. Take a look at all of the months and let us know what you think! Did we miss a color or theme that you’d like to see? Let us know! Your’s may be chosen as one of our future inspiration boards.

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Fun & Funky: Ideas for Spring

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Originally posted in March 2009

10 Bright Ideas For Your Spring Wedding

1. Bright Colors

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www.kreedphotography.com

2. Unusual Entertainment

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www.nicoleladonne.com

3. Brunch Reception

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4. Tents

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www.arisingimages.com

5. Unique Favor Ideas

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http://blog.thebrideandgroom.com

6. Tea Length Dresses

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http://blog.thehandcraftedwedding.com

7. Fun & Funky Hair

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http://www.nancyhellsten.com

8. Giving Back

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9. Fresh Menu

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http://www.catering.com

10. Flowers with a punch

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www.stressawaybridal.com

Real Bliss Wedding: Erin & Grant Ritz Carlton Dearborn

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

I don’t even know where to start. Erin & Grant are two of those people that come into your life and make everything just a little bit better. Erin was by far one of the most organized and beautiful brides I have ever worked with and when you mix that with the expertise of the staff at The Ritz Carlton Dearborn, you find beautiful results. Every little detail was covered from start to finish. The fabulous flowers & decor were provided by Emerald City Designs, beautiful photography by Mod4, Wayne from Rock Out Entertainment kept the dance floor moving all night and every person involved made this a memorable and unique event.

Erin made a beautiful bride. I almost teared up a little when I walked into her hotel suite that morning. With a little help from Brides On Location, everyone looked amazing. Rev Kirk Haas performed a heartfelt ceremony and Four Season String Quartet provided a wonderful soundtrack.

Erin & Grant – I want to wish you all of the best. Anyone who knows you can vouch for the fact that you are two of the most adorable and sweet people. You really are the perfect match! I am so lucky to have been involved in your perfect day! XOXO

To see more photos, please visit the radtastic Mod4′s blog post. Don’t forget to check out their other awesome photography, too. Enjoy!

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We’ve been featured! Jason Aten Photography

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

We are pleased as punch to have been featured on Jason Aten’s Photography blog today! Please head on over and check out the interview and some of his amazing work! Thanks for making us one of your “Favorites” Jason!

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Real Wedding of Kim & Rich

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

The Wedding of Kim & Rich

Kim & Rich are two of the most adorable people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. They are so sweet and down to earth, with really lead to a beautiful and relaxed day. Check out how gorgeous Kim is!

As a wedding planner, you never know how things will come together until you see everything on the actual wedding day. I was blown away by how well everyone worked together during set up. The Penna’s staff was very helpful, The Lighting Guy had already begun hanging all of the drapery and the linens from The Linen Closet had all arrived. I looked around during this just-starting-set-up phase and knew everything was going to be just as we imagined. We had the opportunity to work with some of our favorite vendors and even had a chance to meet some new ones that we hope to work with again in the future.

The first time I saw Kim on her wedding day, she was posing for some photos with Kristen Taylor in front of a giant window. I literally began to tear up. She looked amazing! Her hair, makeup, THE DRESS! It was perfect. While we tried to hide Kim from Rich (which is difficult when navigating the labrynth of halls and rooms at Meadowbrook!), I realized that the relaxing morning was going to lead to an even more relaxing ceremony. Everyone looked great in their dresses and tuxes, Rich was calm as he waited with his guys, and all of the girls were doing their last minute lipstick checks. As everyone lined up for the processional, filled with excitement, you could see that the sun was shining and there was a perfect breeze sweeping across the grounds. My favorite moment of every wedding we do is the moment before I open the doors for the bride to walk down the aisle. Kim and her mom both looked at eachother, took a deep breath and smiled from ear to ear. The ceremony was beyond beautiful. Every so often, you could see the wind take hold of Kim’s veil and gently sweep it behind her and the look in Rich’s eyes said it all.

The reception was one of the most beautiful and intimate that I have done. Family and friends were there to celebrate, and there was no mistaking that! The blue uplighting created a very unique feel against the draping and the candy buffet was filled with nostalgic and delicious candies. They also chose to do custom Jones soda in the perfect shade of Berry Blue. The food was delicious, the music was rockin’ and the dance floor was packed for most of the night! By seeing all of this, combined with the opportunity to meet their friends and family, you could really get a sense of exactly who Kim & Rich are.

Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your special day. It was so great to get to know you and be there for such a monumental occasion. I just know that you two are the perfect match and can’t wait to see what the future brings for you. Congratulations!

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acf20d4To see more pictures, visit Kristen Taylor Photography’s blog.

Vendors: Wedding planning by Bliss Weddings & Events, Ceremony by Meadowbrook Hall in the Pegasus Garden, Reception by Penna’s of Sterling, Flowers by Viviano Flower Shop, Linens and Rentals by The Linen Closet and Candlelite Chair Covers, Lighting by The Lighting Guy, Ceremony Music by Kimberly Becker, Cake by Christine’s Cakes, Reception Music by Music Box Productions, Day-of Beauty by Bianchi’s Salon, Photography by Kristen Taylor Photography, Video by Brandon Rowell, Transportation by Luxury Limo.

Breathtaking African Wedding

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

I came across this photo of a fantastic cake the other day on Weddingbee Pro (taken by the fabulous Punam Bean) and fell in love. So much so, that I had to share a few photos with you all. Enjoy!

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Seriously, I am in love with this cake. One of the most amazingly gorgeous cakes I have ever seen. Of course, that may be because it is covered with my favorite colors. :)

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Drum Roll, Please!

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

After the hundreds of votes and hours of tabulating… We have a WINNER! Our Wedding Photo of the Year was taken by the fabulous Sybrand Cillié of Pro Photography! Congrats Sybrand!

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The second place photo was taken by our local fab photog Nicole Blair, of Nicole Ladonne Photography! Congrats Nicole!

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And finally, our third place photo was taken by Jeffery Simms, of Jeffrey Simms Photo. Also, a local photographer! Go Michigan! :)

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Congrats to all of our winners and to all of the amazing photographers that submitted their photos. I was blown away by your talent and I know our Bliss readers would say the same thing. You are all fabulous in our book!

New Design, New Outlook, New Bliss!

Friday, February 6th, 2009

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Well, after long nights and crazy mishaps, the new Bliss Weddings & Events site is finally up and running! I owe a HUGE “Thank You” to Alison Bates from Bates Photographic. She has come through in a big way and has literally been my superhero!

With this new design comes many other new things! A new logo, new specials, new packages, and a brand spankin’ new outlook on how Bliss will be run. This means so many great things to our clients, both current and potential! This is the best and most exciting time to be a member of the Bliss family. Thank you all for being patient while the website was down and for supporting us in the million ways that you all have. I am so excited about what is to come in the future. I can  barely contain myself! If you want more information, please feel free to email me!

The next week will be a crazy one! I will be heading out to Grand Rapids tomorrow for a special visit with Aletha, of Pearls Events, and a few other special vendors. MWEP is growing by leaps and bounds, so I will be focusing a lot of my time on getting everything in order and planning our upcoming meet-up. The Pay It Forward giveaway has become a giant undertaking, but with the help of so many wonderful wedding and event companies, I know it will be a great success. Keep an eye out for our video all about how you can enter to win the wedding of your dreams. It is going to be BIG! I honestly couldn’t do this wthout Nicole Ladonne Photography, Jamie Honce Productions and Gina’s Bridal.

In the last few weeks, we have booked some really great couples for 2009 and 2010. I can’t wait for their big days and to post all of their beautiful details and pictures here on the Bliss Blog. They are seriously amazing! You will love it!

Now onto the blog, I know I haven’t posted much, but if you could see my Outlook Calendar, you would understand why! We are adding to our staff this week, so you can expect to see some new material very soon. We also moved our blog to a new location. So loyal readers, add it to your google reader, change your bookmark…. do whatever you need to do to see our newest posts and information. This is going to be a big move!

Photo Contest Entries: VOTE NOW!

Friday, December 26th, 2008

Click on the “VOTE NOW!” link at the top of this page to vote for your favorite!

After months of emails, photos, contacts and organization, our Wedding Photo of the Year contest is finally under way! Please take a moment to vote for your favorite by using the poll at the bottom of that page. You can only chose one, so make sure you pick the best! These photos were taken all over the world, by many different photographers, of unique couples and weddings. These are the Top 17. Best of luck to all of the finalists and thank you for all of the amazing submissions. It was very difficult to narrow it down from 125 to these final 17. :)

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The deadline for voting is February 10, 2009. I will announce the winners on Valentine’s Day (Feb 14th).

A Year Of Colors {Recap}

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

Well, 2009 is right around the corner and to celebrate, we created an entire year of inspiration boards for your big day. Take a look at all of the months and let us know what you think! Did we miss a color or theme that you’d like to see? Let us know! Your’s may be chosen as one of our future inspiration boards.

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December