The second installation of a four or five or maybe six part series of what to do after “yes” and before “i do”!

Decadent tonal pink and gold fabulousness. More pictures from this classy table top ifya scroll down. :)

Hiring a Planner

Okay, so, since I’ve already touched on hiring vendors in one of my previous soapbox rants, I want to broaden the internet horizons a bit more and talk to you about wedding planners, coordinators, designers, and developing the vision for …

Long gone are the days of little foil-wrapped chocolates in a mesh bag as favors for your guests. Your favors should be as unique as you and your honey. Do you spend the weekends golfing together, or maybe you met in business school? Here are a few ways to personalize sweet treats or ideas for gifts your guests will use and appreciate.

Clockwise from top left: Tea for Marriage Tea Sachets {MyWeddingFavors.com}; “Hot Wedding” Sunscreen {LittleThingsFavors.com}; Porcelain Golf …

Hello, Bliss again! Almost every bride we talk with wants to have alcohol served at their wedding. As we know, this is a large part of the final expense, so why not make it memorable? Try some of these fun ideas to make your drink more than just a drink. Personally, I’m a fan of the margarita popsicles…yes please!

Clockwise from top left: Martini Luge {Ice Sculptures of San Antonio}; Mason Jar Cocktails {Jupiter Images}; Frozen Drink …

Our team at Bliss Event Group is thrilled to be guest-blogging for the lovely ladies of EAD this week. As Event planner/producers we strive to bring the highest style and personalization to each event. Our posts this week will touch on ways to make the ordinary unique and develop your personal style.

What’s a better way to begin than the invitation? We love these do-it-yourself ideas that are stylish, classic and won’t break the bank. There’s sure …

We are so excited this week to have Danielle from Bliss Event Group guest blogging here on EAD! Their blog is chock full of inspiration and their posts for EAD are no different.

We hope you enjoy!

E. & A.

This very special edition of TWIB (this week in blogging) honors all of the wonderful bloggers that posted about the EAD Library. If you linked to us this week and we have somehow missed you, we are so sorry, and please leave a comment and let us know!

This blog post also contains a big huge blog hug for Emily of Once Wed for guest blogging this week!!! Not only were her posts AMAZING but having her on the …

Hi everyone! Each week, we’ll be posting a listing of the links that we have added to the Library . Here are the links from the first TWO days! Having a link on the Library is completely free, and the only criteria is that you recommend them! So keep ‘em coming, guys – you are the reason that the Library will be a success.

Based on your feedback, we have also re-ordered the Photography and Event Planning & Design pages by …

It’s purple week, so obviously we have to have a purple wedding! It was a stroke of luck when Rae Leytham shot the beautiful purple wedding of Tiffany and Rick on May 31st – just in time for our color week!

The ladies over at Southern Wedding Style are hosting a contest!

We’re judging the entries, as well as Sasha Souza of Sparkliatti, Janie from The Bride’s Cafe, Kathryn from Snippet and Ink, the Bliss Event Group, DC Nearlyweds, and Maria from Ritzy Bee. Great company!

Head over to Southern Wedding Style to see the details and rules.

A.

Continuing our unofficial kickoff of summer we have a gorgeous wedding shot by Rae Leytham and designed by the girls at Bliss Event Group!  You know this wedding is bound to be fabulous with that combination at work.

These centerpieces drew me in immediately.  How inventive is this?  Single flowers in shot glasses and bud vases.  This would be incredibly easy to DIY, although Lauren and Craig had the luxury of using the fantastic Wall Flowers for their decor.