Happy Birthday Danielle!

Today is a very special day at Bliss....  Danielle's birthday!  So, we are having a virtual blog party for her and are so glad you could join us!  We're going to start by sharing some thoughts about Mrs. Flowers-Atkinson and would love for you to share yours, too~

(Photos below: from left: Cook Images; Rae Leytham Photography;  Danielle's birthday last year in the Bliss office with me (I think I was the one taking this really bad pic), Stef-who baked the cake, Kirstin, the birthday girl, and Amanda;  Rae Leytham Photography)

 

I love Danielle because from the moment I first spoke to her she made me feel comfortable... like I had known her forever.  She has an amazing gift for weddings and design, but I love her more for HER.  She is strong, courageous, giving, wise, one of the funniest women I know (and that really helps when things get stressful!), calm under pressure, always there to listen, constantly learning and growing, creative, supportive and downright amazing!  I feel so blessed to know you, Danielle, and am so thankful to have you as a friend and now my business partner.  We joke about being married, but we kind of are.  Our husband's are nice to share us : )  I love you so much, Danielle, and hope that you take time today to soak in all of your success and all you have brought to our lives.  I love you more than wedding magazines, fabric swatches, Pinkberry (whoa!!), the hot glue gun and Luna Bars!  That's a whole lotta love ; )  Wishing you a year of excitement and blessing with your new family~ What an amazing year you have ahead of you!  Love, Lara

 

I love Danielle because she is so good at what she does, but still takes the time to teach others so they can grow. My favorite memory with Danielle is one of the first weddings we worked together. It was awesome to see her in her element and she was literally glowing almost like it was her own wedding day but she was just so happy for the couple assuring the day was as they had dreamed it would be. I also love Danielle because she is a good friend...she listens to me when I have something going on I need to talk about and she shares with me as well. I am SO excited to meet her TWO little ones and wish her a wonderful birthday!  Leah

When I started working with Danielle, I was very impressed at how much sincere, genuine interest she has in her brides and their families. She is completely dedicated to making them happy, regardless of the request, and it shows. It is also easy to see how much trust brides put in her hands. I am also always struck by Danielle's professionalism. Even when the unexpected occurs, Danielle never loses her cool. Happy Birthday Danielle! Love, Erica

 

I love Danielle because she is an inspiration herself. In the short time I have known her she has already taught me so much. She speaks volumes as a wedding planner when she produces a wedding that is a hit every time. She does an amazing job with every detail. Happy Birthday Danielle! I hope you are as blessed as the brides that used you to plan their weddings! Nicole

 

Why I love Danielle: Danielle knows the answers to everything.  If anything is going astray, she always has the remedy.  She's pretty much like a First Aid Kit.  Working with her this summer has been such a great learning experience, and I truly could not have asked for a better teacher. My birthday wish to Danielle: Danielle, my wish to you is to not feel sick AT ALL on your birthday!   Hope your birthday is just as great as you are! Joyce

 

More to come...  Happy Birthday!

Update on Monday, July 14, 2008 at 8:56AM by Lara Casey

I love Danielle because she's the best! Happy Birthday Danielle! Thanks for teaching me so much in such a short period of time. It has really been great getting to know you and I love all of our Auburn chats! Madelyn

Comments

[regina holder]

Happy Birthday, Danielle! Wishing you a handful of sunshine, a heart full of dreams and a world of happiness! It's obvious how much your friends adore you!

[Danielle @ Bliss Event Group]

OMG! You guys are too much. I'm literally sitting here in tears and can't believe that I just now checked the blog (yes, I'm slacking on my birthday...been answering e-mails from the blackberry). I'm just so overwhelmed with the kind words and am so lucky to have each of you in my life. I am thrilled to look back on the time that Lara and I have shared together in this business and life in general and so excited to think about the future and what all of you are striving to become. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, truly you all mean the world to me.

Oh, and I haven't been sick today...yay!

[Betty]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANIELLE !!!!
You are one of the most beautiful people I know...inside and out! Have a wonderful year and take care of those 2 little peas that are in the pod!
What an exciting year you have in store! Much Love, Betty

[Arden]

Happy Happy Birthday to you! I would call you and sing but my singing is scary! I hope you have a wonderful day and celebrate. I look forward to catching up soon!

[Rick Schamberger]

Happy Birthay Danielle! Hope you have a great day and I am glad you haven't gotten sick yet! LOL. I can't wait until we get to work together again!

[Ashley @ Bliss Event Group]

Danielle, wishing you all the best on your bday, and ofcourse hoping you have not spent any of your special day on the bathroom floor. I just wanted to say a few words on why I AM LUCKY to know you, Danielle. In the last few months of working with you, I feel that, not only are you my boss and my teacher, but you are also my friend. You ask about my life and my family and I feel that you truly want to know who I am. That is what makes you such a wonderful boss and unique person. You care. And,goodness, with all you have going on constantly, I don't see how you would have the time to even think about caring. But ya know what..I think that is why you plan weddings..because you are good at caring. Thank you for all you do and HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!**Ashley

[Kebbie]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my favorite wedding planner!!! You should have told me.... I hope you're continuing your nausea free day! Thanks for making a life a little better, you're great communication skills and design talent are just a couple of the things that make you special! Hope you're having a very special day! Kebbie

[Rae]

Oh Danielle!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! I can't believe I talked to you twice today and didn't tell you. I think I might call you every day for a week and sing to you. Oh wait....that is not nice to you...it would bring on the nausea. :o) Why do I love Danielle? Danielle and I just click. She is a great planner and I always am excited to photograph one of her weddings. I love Danielle b/c she had feathers in her bridal bouquet. I love Danielle b/c she loves my Avery. I love Danielle b/c she smiles even when she is unhappy. I love Danielle b/c she is finally giving me the opportunity to photograph TWINS! HOW EXCITING. To all you other photographers out there...I call dibs on the twins. I get to photograph them first! Enjoy this birthday. It is the last birthday you will get real sleep! Love to you!

[hara & jeremy]

happy birthday to you. happy birthday to you. happy birthday dear danielle. happy birthday to you. & many more....... i was singing that :) ~her & jer

[The FIORE Gang]

YAAAAY!! Happy birthday Danielle!! I hope it's a fantastic one!!! Kelly and the rest of the folks at FIORE

[Wanwisa]

Happy Birthday Danielle! I am so excited to work with you - just from seeing how much everyone loves and adore you, I feel lucky to have crossed paths with you! How exciting - Twins! Congratulations!

[Amber Ford]

Happy Bday Danielle! Sorry to be late to the blog party but I hope you had a wonderful day! I didn't even know about the baby news, that's great!!! I hope you have a great pregnancy and enjoy your bundles when they arrive!! Hope to see you again soon!

~Amber

[Kawania @ Howerton+Wooten Events]

Happy Belated Birthday Danielle! From one July baby to another! Love & Soul Always, Kay