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Happy Mother’s Day and Our Favorite Mother of the Groom Dance Songs

BlissElevated — Sun, 13 May 2012 05:20:56 +0000

My beautiful and amazing Mom on my wedding day over 5 years ago.

In honor of Mother’s Day, I wanted to share a few of my favorite wedding photos with mother’s of a few Bliss Elevated bride and grooms, including one picture of my amazing mom right before I headed down the aisle over 5 years ago (left). I often have grooms ask for suggestions for songs to dance to with their moms at their receptions. Below is a list of a few of my favorites. Feel free to leave your own suggestions in the comment section below.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the amazing Mom’s, Mother-in-Laws, and soon-to-be Mother-in-Laws out there!!!

Photo by Rennard Photography at The Denver Art Museum.

My husband and my wonderful Mother-in-Law at our wedding at Gorrono Ranch in Telluride.

Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles

You’ve Got a Friend in Me - Randy Newman (from Toy Story)

Angel – Jack Johnson

Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel

You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban

Godspeed – The Dixie Chicks

You are The Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder

My Wish for You – Rascal Flatts

The Best Day – Taylor Swift

**More Songs Below**

Photo by April O’Hare Photography at The Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield.

Sunshine on My Shoulders – John Denver

Bright Side of the Road – Van Morrison

Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion

Over The Rainbow/What a Wonderful World - Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole’s

Photo by Rennard Photography in Downtown Denver.

Photo by From The Hip Photography at Cherokee Ranch and Castle.

Filed under: Ask Julie, Blissful Moments, Tips and Tricks

Behind the Bliss at Amy and Omar’s Colorful “Owls in Love” Wedding

BlissElevated — Mon, 07 May 2012 03:33:32 +0000

We gave you a Sneak Peek of the colorful and traditional elements that made up Amy and Omar’s wedding and brought together their Asian, Lebanese and Hispanic traditions and cultures. Here are a few of our “behind the scenes” photos from their big day. The wedding was on a beautiful day at Cherokee Ranch and Castle with the Islamic ceremony and wedding reception at The Inn at Hudson Gardens. See below for a list of the wedding professionals that made Amy and Omar’s day perfect!

One of my personal favorite moments at each wedding. Before their big day, I find out what the couple would like to drink for their first toast together as Husband and Wife. After I leave them with their favorite drink, I move away and the couple gets a few precious seconds together, before everyone else makes it back down the aisle.

Florist: Swank Stems

Photographer: From The Hip

Rentals: Event Rents

Caterer: Gourmet Fine Catering

Ceremony Musician: Mitch Handelsmen on Trumpet

Reception DJ: Casey from DJ Guy

Bridal Gown: Blue by Enzoani

Bridesmaids Dresses: Anthropologie

Ceremony Location: Cherokee Ranch and Castle

Reception Location: The Inn at Hudson Gardens

Wedding Planner: Bliss Elevated

Filed under: Behind The Bliss, Blissful Moments, Blissful Wedding Professionals, Denver Weddings

Behind the Bliss at Heidi and Edward’s Spruce Mountain Ranch Wedding

BlissElevated — Mon, 07 May 2012 01:26:50 +0000

Heidi and Edward’s DIY wedding has a lot of special touches. The couple provided mason jars, wood chargers and lanterns for the tables and Crystal in The Garden Floral added moss and succulent accents. We fell in love with the succulent ring bearer pillow, the vintage typewriter guestbook and the “perfect pear” favors at everyone’s place setting! Faux grass and battery-powered LED twinkle lights inside a variety of mason jars, lit the room after dark as Jammin’ DJ’s rocked the party.

Spruce Mountain Ranch is such an amazing venue for a wedding. The mountainside setting is perfect for a rustic-romantic wedding ceremony and the Colorado Room and Albert’s Lodge add a bit of elegance to a Colorado evening, including dining, dancing under the stars and roasting s’mores by a beautiful fireplace.

Photo of Heidi and Edward by Weddings by Whiting.

Filed under: Behind The Bliss, Design It Yourself (DIY), Get Inspired, Mountain Weddings, Real Weddings, Rustic Elegance

Quick Photos for Ali and Paul’s Inspiration Board

BlissElevated — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:00:24 +0000

I’m loving inspiration boards on Pinterest, but not loving that the images have to come from a source online and can’t come from my computer or a word document. So, here are some of my files, so I can incorporate them to Ali and Paul’s Pinterest Board.

From Plum Sage Floral:

orange poppy california wedding from 100 Layer Cake – Cocktail Tables, Padded Benches and Pillows and Market Umbrellas for the cocktail reception following the ceremony. From http://www.100layercake.com/blog/?s=orange+poppy+wedding&x=0&y=0

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Perfectly Priced Party Dresses Sale ($49) – To Benefit Dress for Success Denver

BlissElevated — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:48:08 +0000

I hope to see you at this special event to benefit Dress for Success Denver. Get a steal on dresses, designer shoes, and accessories!

Brought to you by fellow StudioWed wedding professionals Splendor For Your Guests, Bella Bridesmaid, and Ashley Schenkein Jewlery Designs and by Marie James Dress Boutique.
* Dress for Success is a non-profit promoting the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Filed under: Bliss Events, Blissful Wedding Professionals, Green Weddings