{Color of the Year} 2013: Emerald Green

Good Morning and a Happy New Year to you all!  With 2013 upon us, we felt it was good time for a "color" board post in honor of Pantone's announcement of the 2013 color of the year!  Drum roll please...

 

We at Bliss are especially excited about this color because it plays a huge part in one of our favorite movies, The Wizard of Oz.  Emerald City anyone? :)

There are several ways to use this gorgeous color in your wedding.  Of course, using it as your wedding's accent color would be stunning!  Here is a little inspiration:

 

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{Trend Alert} Reception Dresses

Hey ladies! Alright, let’s all be honest, the wedding industry has changed A LOT since our beautiful mommas walked down the aisle, am I right? And one of the trends that has been on the rise in the more recent years is having a reception dress, along with your ceremony gown, for your big day. Let’s explore that a little bit, shall we?

There are some great reasons to have a separate dress for your reception. Reason number one: if you have always dreamed about having an elaborate, beautiful grand gown gracing your bridal body when you float down that aisle towards the man of your dreams, maybe you haven’t quite considered how hard that baby may be to mingle, dance, and celebrate in at your beautiful reception. So why not have a reception dress to change into? Look at it as a time to show more of your personal style, whereas your ceremony gown may have been perfect for highlighting your bridal style. The reception dress may be influenced by your bridal gown or it may even be of a different style altogether. The reception dress can be long or short, either way. There really aren’t any rules as to what “qualifies” as a reception dress. The main focus here is comfort and hopefully that it does not require help from a bridesmaid in order to use the ladies’ room. Secondly, climate and the theme of your reception are factors that should definitely be considered when choosing whether or not you want to incorporate a reception dress into your special day. For example, maybe you’re getting married outdoors in the Texas summer and would like something a little more airy and easy to party in after you’ve said “I do.” If so, go for it! Here are just a few styles that we have in our bridesmaid collection here at Bliss that we think would be great for reception dresses:

 

WTOO Style 302

 

Watters Style 2252

Watters Style 2258

Watters Style 2412

Let’s face it, some of you will want to spend as much time as possible in your bridal gown on the day of your wedding, which is completely understandable!  The way you see it, it is the gown you’ve chosen to get married in and since it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, no one will be able to pry that thing off of you until you’re boarding a plane to your Honeymoon! If this is you, then GO GIRL! A reception dress is not for you and that's perfect!

All in all, the question that will ultimately make the decision whether choose to have a second dress or not is quite simple: "Do you want one?" One of the most exciting things about planning a wedding nowadays is that you can personalize and tailor your wedding to pretty much anything you want to do, as long as it fits in your budget. So, as always, stay true to your vision, and remember that your dress (or dresses) is/are no exception to that rule!

{Bridal Fashion} Giuliana Rancic in Winnie Couture

Bliss recently announced the return of Winnie Couture {$1,600 - $2,600} to the salon! As the only independent retailer for Blush by Winnie Couture, IN THE STATE OF TEXAS, we can guarantee that you will have a one of a kind gown for your aisle style!  And what better way to represent a designer than on the red carpet!  The beautiful Giuliana Rancic wore WINNIE COUTURE on the Miss Universe Red Carpet last night!  And talk about glamour!  She looked absolutey stunning! 

We are absolutely thrilled to be bringing the Blush by Winnie Couture line to Bliss!

{Thank You Notes} Katie F.

We love what we do here at Bliss!  And when we get notes like this, it really makes our day!  Congratulations, Katie, to you and your new husband!  What a gorgeous couple you guys are.  We wish you a long and happy life together!

{Venue Spotlight} Omni Hotel Fort Worth

Today, on our Venue Spotlight, we are honored to feature Fort Worth's very own Omni Hotel!  This exquisite venue offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that is sure to make you and your guests feel right at home!

 

 

 

Here is one of The Omni's staff's favorite wedding stories:

Andra Anglin married Chase Pennington on June 9, 2012 under sparkling chandeliers in a candle lit setting at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. The ceremony was designed by the Arrangement. The ceremony was officiated by Bill Paxton, the grooms’ childhood pastor. Andra is the daughter of Charles and Aprile Anglin of Midland. Chase is the son of Lee and Darlene Pennington of Springtown.

The wedding ceremony was coordinated by Jordan Payne Events. Andra’s “something borrowed” was her sister’s tennis bracelet the she too wore on her wedding day. Her “something blue” was a sapphire ring that Andra’s father gave her mother when they found out they were pregnant with her. As her father walked her down the aisle, Andra carried a bouquet full of white peonies wrapped in black and white rhinestones.

A cocktail hour followed the ceremony in the Texas Foyer of the Omni Fort Worth where a five string quartet entertained the guests. Hor d’oeuvres were butler passed and a tasty signature drink containing a black and white striped straw with a tag reading “cheers!” was enjoyed by all. Andra re-calls one of her favorite moments of the night happened at this time. Andra and Chase were ushered to a room to be alone for the first time that day right after taking pictures post-ceremony. This room had a small table with all the hor d’oeuvres from cocktail hour and the wedding’s signature drink for the couple. The two were then given the room to themselves to take a breath and share a special moment.

The night continued with the wedding reception in the Fort Worth Ballroom of the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. The tables were covered in bold black and white stripe linen, and embellished with beautiful centerpieces. The cakes, made by Bronwen Weber of Frosted Art, were custom made to fit the bride and groom’s personalities. The bride’s cake stood 7 tiers tall complete with ruffles and an abundance of “bling” and the grooms cake represented his career as a firefighter.

The bride and groom shared their first dance to the song “I Won’t Give Up” by Jason Mraz. Family friend and artist Rolando Diaz captured his interpretation of the couple’s love and union in a breathtaking painting that was painted live at the reception and given to the couple. Andra and her father had a tearful father/daughter dance to Steven Curtis Chapman’s, “Cinderella” and Chase and his mother danced to “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts. After all the wedding traditions were complete, Andra changed into a short, feathery, white dress to dance the night away. Guests enjoyed entertainment from the band Limelight and wedding favors from PicFlips..

The night came to an end with the guests throwing streamers as the couple ran down the hotel’s front drive to their Rolls Royce provided by Blue Diamond Limos. The couple had an unforgettable exit; as they began to drive away silver fountain fireworks, provided by Illumination Fireworks, followed the cars path down the drive.

 What a beautiful story!

 

Here are a few words from the Omni staff on their committment to your wedding:

"Your wedding is a day to be shared with family and friends. A day that begins the amazing journey between you and someone you love. At the Omni Fort Worth Hotel, we’re committed to making sure your wedding day is nothing short of spectacular – by filling it with love, laughter, and magical memories. That’s our promise to you. Whether we’re playing hosts to your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner or bridesmaid brunch, we’ll bring together the best of everything: distinctive venues; exceptional cuisine; luxurious accommodations; and legendary service. It all comes together to ensure that your event is truly sensational. Plus, Omni’s experienced wedding team will be by your side every step of the way- from your first planning meeting to your final toast. So you can focus on what matters most –making memories that last a lifetime."

If you're interested in more information, please contact the Omni Fort Worth at 817-535-6664 and ask for the Catering Department or visit the website omnihotels.com/fortworth.

{Color Trends on the Rise} Peach, Mango, Blush

Over the past few weeks, we have heard more and more about the colors Peach, Mango and Blush. Of course, everyone has their own vision of what these colors mean but overall, they are in the same palette. Here are some inspirations on how to incorporate these hues into your wedding day!

Overall design board ...



Signature drinks...

Floral and decor ...

Simple touches add a pop of color and unique style to almost every aspect of your wedding day!

Photo credits:

Tracy Autem Photography

Lightly Photography

{Out & About} Aristide Event Center Open House



Last night, we had the privilege of attending the Bridal Open House at Aristide Event Center in Mansfield, Texas.  We were honored to showcase a sampling of our dresses at this gorgeous venue and had so much fun catching up with some of our fellow wedding vendors: Lucia of Foster Blue & Co. Wedding Planning, Beccy of Creme de la Creme, Heidi of Sugar Bee Sweets, and David of Video One Productions!  Here are a few pics of the event.

The Ballroom with one of our Justin Alexander gowns at the end of the aisle.

 

A Panoramic shot of the beautiful Ballroom

 

Panaromic shot of the stunning Bride's Room

One of our Kathy Ireland gowns in the Bride's Room

Sugar Bee Sweets set-up

Foster Blue & Co.  Event Planning

Creme de la Creme Catering

Ballroom Tablescape

 We loved meeting all the new brides that are planning their weddings and also meeting some new vendors as well!  Aristide is always such a pleasure when we visit and it would be a wonderful place for your wedding day with its fabulous ambience and architecture.  We want to thank them again for having us!  Please contact them if you are interested in getting more information:

website:

www.aristideevents.com

Phone: 817-842-1212

Email: info@aristideevents.com



{Store Windows} Splurge Events and Traveling Vintage Rentals

The past few weeks Splurge Events and Traveling Vintage Rentals have dressed up our store windows with some fabulous decorations and vintage furniture.

Each week, they change them out a little bit to showcase what they can do for you at your wedding!

We just love this vintage sofa and they have so many different ones to choose from!

Can't you just imagine having a rehearsal dinner or head table decorated like this! Love the hanging glass jars and bottles!

Thank you Jenna and Rosalie for doing such an amazing job, as always!

For more information on how to get these fab girls to dress up your wedding, here's the info:

Splurge Events: click here

Traveling Vintage: click here

{Vendor Spotlight} Arden Prucha Photography

Here at Bliss, we work closely with many fantastic wedding vendors and we know how important it is to find vendors that you can really trust.  And we also know that your choice of photographer is one of the most important decisions in making your day everything that you dream it will be! Today, we are featuring one of our favorite photographers, Arden Prucha of Arden Prucha Photography!  She is the full package with an amazing talent, creativity, passion and personality!

Here are a few words from Arden, herself:

"I never thought I would be a wedding photographer. I was scared of being in charge of such a monumental task… documenting one of the most important day in a couple's life! After I photographed my first wedding I was thrilled and ready to photograph more. Capturing love, bliss, romance, fun and intimate candid moments was something I've fallen for. This year we have traveled all over the nation and down south of the border to capture our clients exchanging vows, kisses, and having a blast with their friends and family. These celebrations bring joy to my heart and I am honored to be chosen to celebrate with them! I am proud and humbled to call this a job and I am grateful that Bliss has featured my work. I love this industry and I love Fort Worth!"

Here are a few examples of Arden's amazing work:

These next two images feature our very own Bliss bridal consultant, Tiffany and her handsome hubby, married recently in the beautiful Texas Hill Country!

Aren't these images stunning?  So, if you are still in need of a photographer, contact Arden Prucha Photography and let her help you document the magic of your wedding day!

Email: arden@ardenprucha.com

Website: www.ardenprucha.com

Phone: 817.690.1572