Premier Film: Danielle & James - November 2012

We're so excited to share this great little film by Agape Wedding Films!  They did a really great job capturing the day and all of the fun details!  Take a peek:


James + Danielle || Wedding Highlight Film from Agape` Wedding Films on Vimeo.


Coming Soon:  We can't wait to share more of Danielle and James' big day with photos from Nicole Dixon! 

xo
Tracie & the Bliss girls

Recap Post: Engage!12 Day 1 - The Breakers in Palm Beach, FL

Once or twice a year, I have the opportunity to attend engage!12 a Luxury Wedding Business Summit. Engage! is something I look forward to and is almost indescribable to those who ask - what is engage!12? and what do you learn? These are hard questions because it's not that easy to describe the full experience. Rebecca and Kathyrn create an environment that fosters "engaging" round the clock. There's a lot of networking, inspiring each other and creative thinking that goes on. When I return home, I always have new ideas and inspirations for the coming year. Honestly, my head is filled and I don't know where to begin - well yes I do, but more of that later! (wink wink) We also are treated like VIP's, which for anyone in the events industry is a treat because we're usually the one's doing the treating!

Here's a quick recap of our Day 1 at the Breakers (by the way - the Breakers Weddings is getting a post all it's own because they were so wonderful!): Upon arrival, anticipation grows as we wait to receive our swag bags. If you haven't seen an engage!12 swagbag they are amazing! So thoughtfully crafted and assembled. They are in inspiration all they're own. The ladies from Gifts For the Good Life are always surprising us. Mid-day we move on to the opening session. I am always so excited to see and hear Simon T. Bailey. His messages are always right on and he has impeccable timing for them. Our opening night party was filled with lots of southern fun. We were welcomed into a beautiful cleartop clearspan tent (sorry for the technical jargon) that was all decked out for the Boots 'n Bowties welcome party. It was so nice to catch up with everyone that I hadn't seen in a little over a year and meet some new industry friends! Here's just a few of my favorite images from day one....

 
























Images courtesy of Elan Artists (they are awwweeessooommee too!)and www.scottclarkphoto.com and www.chellisemichaelphotography.com

Premier: Same Day Edit Shannon & Benji - November 10, 2012

We're so thrilled to share this same day edit film from Steve and the Studio Z Films crew.  We had such an amazing and perfect November day.

Check it out here!

Shannon and Benji: Columbus Same Day Edit from Studio Z Films on Vimeo.

Bridesmaid Gifts: Fun Necklaces Finds on Etsy

This little way to say thank you can be anything from shoes to monogramed running shorts and back again! But my favorite gift that seems to be trending out there in wedding world and that is the necklace! It is functional and fun! Your girls can wear it during the wedding and for many years to come! Also I love them because they can be inexpensive and are always super cute!! It all depends on what kind you want to get, but they can fit any budget. I also have an unhealthily obsession with etsy.com which is where my inspiration pictures came from today. All of these necklaces are super cute and would make the perfect gift for your bridesmaids (or even yourself!). Etsy has so many more options to fit any style of wedding, literally so perfect!!! Just type in whatever you like in to the search bar and see what comes up! Happy hunting!!


 


xoxo,

Kasey & the Bliss Girls    

Starting from the top left and going clockwise.
 envelope, puzzle, monogram 

Dinner Is Served - Taco Muffins

I tried a new recipe yesterday evening and snapped a few images of the process.  I posted them on all social media fronts and got lots of positive feed back.  So much, in fact, that I thought I'd post it on the blog too! 

I originally saw this pinned on Pinterest and I had to try it!  Thankfully, this was super easy and took under 30 minutes to prepare the muffin cups!

 So here's my version of Taco Muffins:

Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef.
1 packet of taco seasoning (I like the lower sodium version).
1 package of wonton wrappers (hint: if you've looked at your grocery store and can't locate these, try the tofu section in the fridge section).
1 package of Mexican shredded cheese blend (The original version called for queso cheese but I'm not a fan so I used the shredded cheese instead).
Salsa or Pico de Gallo
Guacamole (for topping after baking)
Sour Cream (for topping after baking)
Green Onion (for topping after baking)

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 375. 
Follow the instruction on the taco seasoning packet - basically brown meat, drain fat, add 3/4 c water, add seasoning mix.
Grease muffing tin.  (original recipe said to use oil, but I used baking Pam)
Put one wonton wrapper in each muffin cup.  Push down gently but let it ruffle a little for cuteness.
Sprinkle Mexican cheese blend on top of wonton wrappers.
Add taco meat (about 2 teaspoons worth)
Add salsa or tomatoes or pico de gallo (about a teaspoon or two)
Top with more cheese.
Add a wonton wrapper to top of all of this.  Be sure to tuck it in like a pie crust but still let it ruffle for cuteness. :) 
Add cheese
Add taco meat
Add salsa, tomatoes or pico de gallo
Top with more cheese!

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Top with guacamole or sour cream and green onion!

Easy peasy!

Enjoy!
Kasey

Kitties Cakes - A Cupcake Baker in Columbus Ohio

Image: Kasey's iphone


Look at these babies! How luck were we to receive a sample box of Kitties Cakes cupcakes in our studio? Needless to say we devoured them. Yep. The. Whole. Box. Not kidding!

Kitties Cakes is a hip new cupcake bakery in Columbus Ohio. Kelly and Molly run the show and do all of the yummi-ness creating. They use local and natural ingredients in their cakes.

Did I mention they have some amazing flavor combinations? I'm a big fan of the Potato Chip & Chocolate cupcake. It reminds me of the potato chip cookies mom used to make when I was little. Some of our other favorites was the Cookies 'n Cream (Ash's fave) and the PB&J = pure yummy!

We were thrilled to have Kitties Cakes on hand at Cakes For A Cause 2012 this year. They were new to the scene but took the competition by storm. They were voted best tasting cake by attendees and took home the Golden Spatula with them!

Kitties Cakes is also on Facebook, so be sure to stop by and "Like" their page to catch their latest flavors and exciting happenings!


ps - we're on Facebook too! Stop by our page and "Like" us if you haven't yet! xo Kasey

Pinterest - A Simple Getting Started Pinning Guide

Haley is one of our awesome 2012 Interns and she wanted to share a blog post on Pinterest - her (and everyone else) latest obsessions!  

You just joined Pinterest and still have empty boards?  Are you getting the daily “so and so is following your Pinterest” emails, thinking, “Well, I never update anything. Sorry followers.” I sure was, until I finally opened myself up to the fascinating realm of Pinterest.  Here is how I got my Pinterest board flowing:

1.     First, I browsed my friends’ boards.  I went to Kasey’s, immediately became obsessed with everything on her Crafty board, and began repinning away.

2.     After seeing some of Kasey’s pins, I noticed that she had repinned pictures from Emilie Duncan’s boards.  I then explored her boards and started repinning my favorites.

3.     Eventually I felt comfortable enough to begin uploading my own pictures that I felt people would like to see. Pictures from my trips to the Austrian Alps and Prague, for instance, made great pins!

4.     Finally, I became a Pinterest expert, repinning, uploading, and liking my friends,’ followers,’ and everyone’s pins alike.

My board began with nothing and evolved into this in just a few days: http://pinterest.com/moorehaley1/.  So take a look, repin what you like, and realize that you have amazing pictures and inspirations to share with the world too. 

xo Haley

A Wedding Film Premier: Kanika & Shaneen

I am so excited to share this video with you.  The ever talented Steve at Studio Z Films created another masterpiece for our clients Kanika and Shaheen!  Take a peek below!  Stay tuned for images from their big day from Amanda Julca!


Kanika and Shaheen:  Columbus Wedding Film from Steve Zugelter on Vimeo.



Kanika and Shaheen:  Columbus Wedding Film from Steve Zugelter on Vimeo.

Junebug Weddings: World's Best Wedding Planners and Designers

We are over the moon to be accepted as one of Junebug Weddings World's Best Wedding Planners and Designers!  Take a peek at our profile here!

Junebug Weddings is known for bringing "the most trusted recommendations available online and a host of inspirational editorial features, so that you can plan your wedding with confidence, ease and serious personal style."  If you haven't visited one of Junebug's various blogs you are missing out!  Get on over there!  Our favorite is What Junebug Loves! 

Thank you so much Junebug for including us in this amazing group of professionals!

xo
Kasey & The Bliss Girls

Pantone Announces Color of the Year

We've been anxiously waiting to hear Pantone's announcement about what their choice will be for the color of the year...



Tangerine Tango is the big winner for 2012! We can't wait to see where we see this color pop up in 2012. Will you be incorporating this into your wedding and event designs?

Our new website! It's here!

We are so excited to share our new baby with you!  It's the new Bliss Wedding & Event Design website! 



We've got lots of new wedding photos, new staff members to meet and a fun new studio to boot (you'll see more details on this very soon!)! Our web address has changed to www.blisseventco.com so please update any links you may have regarding our contact information. Our email addresses will maintain the @blisseventsohio.com portion for now.

xo
Kasey & the Bliss girls

Oh So Lovely Events - A Wedding Day Coordination Company

We are so thrilled to announce we have a sister company!

Today we're officially launching Oh So Lovely Events.  Yay!!!!!

So, what is Oh So Lovely?  Well, Oh So Lovely Events will be focusing on Month/Day of Wedding Coordination services while Bliss will continue to focus on Full Planning and Design services.

Who will be caring for the Oh So Lovely Clients?  Amanda and Tracie will be handling all of the Oh So Lovely clients.  They're such an awesome team and will take such great care of our Oh So Lovely couples!  I'll be staying put on the Bliss Wedding & Event Design side, handling the design work and overseeing the planning for the Bliss couples. 

Please follow us on Twitter to get our Lovely Tips that we'll be sharing, and we'd love it if you'd "Like" us on Facebook!

Have a Lovely day!

xo
Kasey

Royal Favors

Check out these wedding favors from Queen City Cookies that will have your guests feeling like royalty! Inspired by the Duchess of Roux, their signature Buttery Shortbread Bliss is the perfect union of shortbread and icing imprinted with designs from traditional Springerle molds.

They have created cookies perfectly suited for any bride seeking lavish, edible favors. From hearts, to love birds, to carriages, all the elements of love are baked right in. Queen City Cookies will work with you to customize your personal wedding favors and even allow you to remember them far past consumption with a commemorative paper pressing of your unique design.

Images from the Queen City Cookies Website

Your princess wedding won't be complete without some sweet treats for all those who attended the ball!

Elevate Your Cake

Elevate your wedding cake with Wedding Cake Pedestals! They provide custom designs to display large wedding cakes. These hand-crafted pedestals come in a variety of styles, from hand-carved mahogany, to vintage, to classic, to European. One of these beatiful options is sure to integrate perfectly into your wedding day and remain a part of your new life together!



Wedding Cake Pedestals also provides brides with the resources they need to choose the best pedestal for their cake and wedding day! How will you decide to disaply your cake?


Photos from the Wedding Cake Pedestal's Website

Survival of the Hippest

Image from Survival of the Hippest website

"Handcrafted from 925 Sterling Silver, 10k, or 14k Gold (with diamonds even!) The Survival of the Hippest (SOTH) Social St@tus collection features custom-made Twitter accessories that put your TwitterName (or Hashtag!) where it belongs--off the screen and, uh, around your neck."

Show your wedding guests that you truly are the hippest, by incorporating social networking into your wedding plans. Give the members of your social network a SOTH necklace, keychain, bracelet, anklet, pin, or tie clip as a wedding favor or as a gift to your wedding party.

Gifting a SOTH accessory is sure to make you the #bestbrideever

Ice Curtains

Go beyond the typical ice bar and integrate ice into your wedding day in a new way! Rock On Ice has created these amazing ice curtain structures for dividing up your reception space. Then, as the curtain melts, guests will witness what looks like an icy waterfall right in the middle of the party. Coupled with the right lighting, this display will have all your guests talking.


Picture from the Rock on Ice website

But why stop there? Whatever your venue, the possibilities for ice are endless.

The Ultimate Wedding Day Survival Kit

The big day is approaching and you have surely spent countless hours planning your dream wedding... but do you have everything you need for the "unexpected?" Mojuba Weddings provide Wedding Day Survival Kits for Brides and Grooms. Sophisticated bags filled with indispensable items that will turn unexpected moments into simple, worry-free moments.

Inside Mojuba's Bride Wedding Day Survival Kit

Kiss My Boo Boo band-aids

Madame Paulette™ couture stain removal kit

L’Occitane® luxurious hand cream
BugCatcherz® fashion tape to keep your clothes in place

Ms. Manicure® nail files Nail polish remover
Soft rice paper to powder your beautiful face

Charles Worthington® hairspray

Bobby pins
Sniff® tissues

Gentle eye drops

Makeup remover
Little i® breath fresheners

Colgate® toothpaste and a toothbrush

Scope® mouthwash
Mojuba™ Kodak® camera to capture spontaneous moments

Mojuba™ pen and notepad for your thoughts
Clear straws to sip champagne without smudging your lipstick

Clear lip gloss

Advil® for splitting headache relief

Gilchrist and Soames® sewing kit with pre-threaded needles

La Fresh® hand sanitizer
Dancin’ Feet® cushions for your dancing feet

Pepcid Complete®

Dove® deodorant

Nail polish for touch-ups and to stop stocking runs

Static Guard®
Scissors to snip unruly threads

Krazy Glue® Lint sheets

Stuff just for chicks

...And a little something to make you smile

Inside Mojuba's Groom Wedding Day Survival Kit

Tux-saving Shout® wipes

Shave kit with Gillette® shave cream and styptic pencil for nicks

Hair comb
Right Guard® deodorant

Listerine PocketMist®

Cavallini & Co.® file folders for wedding documents, contracts, and bills

Advil® for splitting headaches
Kodak® camera for photos with your buddies
Mojuba™ pens and notepad

Poker-size Mojuba™ playing cards for fun
Colgate® toothpaste and toothbrush

Minty fresh Scope® mouthwash
Shoe horn to slip into your new shoes

Shoe shine wipes

La Fresh® hand sanitizer wipes
Carmex® lip balm for kissing

Lint brush

Gilchrist and Soames® sewing kit with pre-threaded needles
Band-Aids® for your aching feet

Sniff® tissues

Pepcid Complete® for a nervous stomach

Eye drops
A pocket to stash your cash

A place to keep your cell phone or mp3 player
...And a little something to make you smile

These bags can also be used over and over again for travel or work. They make great gifts and will definitely save you from the unexpected on your wedding day.

Fabulous Wrappings

Take a look at these fabulous new ways to wrap anything from evelopes to takeout boxes! Fabwrap was created by Gloria and Jackie, founders of Lily B Inc as a "packaging highway of imagination." Their products have been used at such events as, Elton John's AIDS foundation Oscar Party and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, and by companies like, Lexus and Aria resort and casino in Los Vegas, among many others!

"Passion, creativity, and vision led to Fabwrap products representing individuality, lifestyle, and design" of envelopes, wrapping paper, stationary, folios, takout boxes, and gift boxes. Incorporate any of these great products into your wedding or event plans and it is sure to stand out!

Spice up the presentation of your event invitations with these elaborate envelops by turning a simple invite into a work of art.



Illuminate your dinner table with luminaries from Fabwrap. Also, add height and color to your centerpieces by taking advantage of the 3 different sizes and the 13 available color shades.


The uses for these adorable takeout boxes at your event are endless! Use as guest gift boxes, small cocktail centerpieces, or even incorporate them into your place settings. With numerous designs and boundless creativity, Frabwrap is sure to have a style that matches your event and your personality.

All photos from Fabwrap's website

Can't find a design that quite matches? Implement your own design, monogram, or company logo by taking advantage of Fabwrap's custom design option.

No matter how you decide to use them, Frabwrap products are sure to make your event, well, fabulous!

Your New SoleMates

Check out these discreet accessories that will keep your stilettos and kitten heels from sinking into grass or following into cracks. SoleMates attach easily to most heels and come in clear and black color options. By increasing the surface area on the base of the heel, it reduces the pressure on this area and prevents the heel from sinking into grass or falling into cracks!


Images from The SoleMates' website

SoleMates are reusable, affordable, and can be found online or at any of these local locations:
Expressions Bridal - Mentor, OH
The Other Place - Logan, OH
The Perfect Bride - Rocky River, OH
Von Maur - Polaris Fashion Place and The Greene Town Center

A great way to maintain your grace in sticky situations while protecting heels, preventing damage, and preserving shoes. All for only around $10.00!

Making Your Wedding Day: The Boutonniere

Three weeks ago we shared with you a unique way for brides to make the boutique more personalized, but what about the man standing at the end of the aisle? He too can skip the flowers and sport something a little more "him" on the big day. The groom's lapel and personality will stand out when wearing any one of these creative boutonniere designs. The pairing of leaves and feathers by designer Easter Yu gives the boutonniere a more masculine feel,


Photos from Stephanie Williams Photography

while the personalized work of Fritts Rosenow will make the groom feel extra special.


Photo's from Fritts Rosenow Bespoke Boutonniers

An extenstion of the groom's cake or skip the cake all together, either way these creative staples will help make the boutonnier and your wedding day a little more yours.