Danielle created some lovely guest blog posts for {Elizabeth Anne Designs} this week. Be sure to check them out...

{Bliss Guest Blog on EAD: Danielle Introduction}

{Bliss Guest Blog of Elizabeth Anne Designs: An Interactive Event}

{Bliss Guest Blog on EAD: Ditching the Norm } 

{Bliss Guest Blog on EAD: Unique Favors}

{Bliss Guest Blog on EAD: More Than Just a Drink}

 

{Bliss Guest Blog on EAD: DIY Invitations}

  Recent Bliss Link Love:. (thank you so much!) Please let us know if we have missed your link and we will be sure to add it. Have a wonderful weekend~

{Southern Weddings Magazine}, {Snippet and Ink},{The Wedding Chicks},{Alltop Weddings}, {Brenda’s Wedding Blog}, {Rae Leytham Photography}, {Style Me Pretty: Little Black Book Blogs}, {The Smart Planner: Meet the Planners: Lara Casey }, {Lucky Me!}, {Top 100 Wedding Planning}, {Tying the Knot}, {Blue-Eyed Bride}, {Nearly Knotted}, {Delightful Blogs}, {Arden Photography: We Love BLISS}, {Modern Vintage}, {It’s A Jaime Thing!}, {Weddings Fresh Blog}, {An Atlanta Bride}, {Pearl Events: Link Love}, {The Knot Talk Board}, {Life. Love. Lipstick}, {Cook Images Photography}, {Teardrop Weddings}, {Bell Creation}, {Si, lo Voglio}, {Just Dandy!}, {The Wedding Workroom}

Here is a board we put together for one of our favorite blogs, {Elizabeth Anne Designs}.

Here’s a little more from Danielle on each photo {clockwise from the top left} and how it fits into the design scheme…

• These cucumber martinis and basil mojitos from Brides provide not only the perfect colors, but are also refreshing and light on the palette.
• Crisp white monogram napkins are a must for this event.  Find them at Pottery Barn.
• Martha Stewart always has the best inspiration for cakes.  The lace look of this confection is perfection.
• This do-it-yourself concept from Brides provides a touch of frills.
• Ice cream is a favorite treat of this couple so we’ll serve sundaes with the cake.
• This ceremony space {found in Grace Ormonde} captures a sophisticated look with white upholstered benches and a mirrored archway.
• The pickle favors featured in Brides were an unexpected treat for guests to take home.
• Guests look to the invitation to set the tone for the evening.  These are Kate Spade for Crane & Co. and they fit the bill perfectly.
• White tulips provide the perfect combination of clean sophistication and Southern charm.
• A white 1949 Jaguar would be the perfect escape at the end of the night.
• This beautiful Amsale gown is a great example of this collection of thoughts.
• Tara Guerard designed this wedding where the groom’s grandmother provided these sweet treats for the dessert bar.
  

 

A million thanks for all the blog love!  A few of the people who linked to us this week:  The Wedding Chicks, Alltop, Blue Orchid Blog, Modern Vintage Designs, Arden Photography, Weddings by Dani, Tie the Knot, Lucky Designs, Tying the Knot, Bells and Bubbles, Pink Cake Box, Pearl's Events,  Life Love Lipstick, Teardrop Weddings, Cupcakes and Cutlery, Nearly Knotted, Kate's Wedding

We LOVE {The Wedding Chicks} and were so happy to wake up to this super-nice post this morning....

 

Thanks so much for the love!  Brides, check out The Chicks! 

About a month ago, I emailed the lovely Abby at {Style Me Pretty} because there wasn't a section for the Florida Panhandle (where we have our main Bliss office) in the Little Black Book.  The Little Black Book is an invite-only list of the top wedding professionals.  Michelle and Abby were thrilled to be introduced to Bliss and quickly put a section together for us.  The Florida Panhandle section of the LBB is LIVE today and includes four of our favorite local vendors-- {Rae Leytham Photography}, {Meg Baisden Photography}, {A Thousand Words Photography} and the fabulous {Kebbie Hollingsworth} (who is about to launch an awesome new blog!!).  We are so honored to be a part of this exclusive book.  Brides, if you haven't discovered {Style Me Pretty}, you are in for a treat--and some major eye candy!   Thank you, Michelle and Abby!

Wow!  We are SO excited about being a part of this exclusive list of the top wedding blogs.  Owned by former Apple evangelist and marketing guru, {Guy Kawasaki},  {Alltop} lists the crème de la crème of blogs in every arena.  We are in great company... {Martha Stewart Weddings}, {What Junebug Loves}, {Style Me Pretty}, {Brides}, {WEDDEX},  {Elizabeth Anne Designs}, {Blue Orchid Designs}, {DC Nearlyweds}, {Wedding Paper Divas} and {Weddingbee} to name a very small few!  Check out these listings!  It's such an honor to be featured with such dedicated wedding bloggers and phenomenal professionals.  Their standards are very high and this is a tough list to get onto.  As Liene from {Blue Orchid Designs} posted, the gals at {Kirtsy} actually erected a statue of him in appreciation!  Congrats to all the other wedding Alltoppers.  A million thanks to Guy for including us and to our readers for once again making every day Pure Bliss!

One of our favorite blogs, {Creature Comforts}, just posted this highlight from {Elizabeth Anne Designs: Inspirations and Creations} that includes some of our recent work.  Thank you, {Creature Comforts}!  We are so glad you like these images and designs!  Also highlighted is {Salt Harbor Designs}, one of our fav new floral gurus.  Bliss images by {Almasy Photo}

 

Don't you just love technology?  Lara is laughing out loud right now because she knows how technologically (is that even a word?) challenged I am.  BUT, I give it my best shot and manage to make it happen.  That said, here's the text message I woke up to on Sunday morning.  Allyson, I hope you don't mind me sharing your kind words.  Give me a call when you two are back on land!

"Danielle, I am on the way to my honeymoon.  I'm the new Mrs. Griffin and I just had to let you know that you are worth your weight in gold.  If I can ever repay you for making my wedding better than perfect, please let me know.  Thank you -- Allyson Kemp Griffin"

We received a lovely note of thanks from a guest of the SWS premiere event today...

Dear Lara,
...Congratulations on an incredible publication. Even though it was late after your party, I came home and read EVERY word. There are so many lovely touches to the magazine--and obviously done with style, love, and great care. You and your staff literally blew me away. So, many thanks on several levels. The premiere party was first rate--from our handsome escort (SEE BELOW) at the door, beautiful and graceful hostesses, incredible vendors--you created a magical evening. I liked that each bridal story was unique. I loved that you were grateful and added the gratitude page. We all stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. So, my wish for you and your talented staff is many more wonderful editions of Southern Wedding Style. Pure "Bliss"
Love, ---

We are so humbled by the response to the party and the magazine. We really can't take credit for it, but must say thank you again to all of the AMAZING vendors who contributed to such a magical night.

The note mentions our dashing escort who greeted guests at valet and escorted the ladies into the party. His name is Jason Sutton and he is an accomplished model and personal trainer (not to mention our in house lighting and lantern expert!). We actually have several brides who are currently working with him to get buff for the big day! So, call Jason if you are interested in having a fantastic and knowledgeable personal trainer whip you (or your husband-to-be) into tip top shape! Many thanks to Jason for helping to make the event so special for some very lucky ladies~ Jason Sutton rnitraining@hotmail.com 850-602-8761. Photographers, take note too- he is a stunning model! Check out these shots from Cook Images of Jason during the SWS lingerie/boudoir shoot this summer...