For the Diva in you! This beautiful necklace is made by EMBridal, and is the perfect topper to a subtle gown with vintage flair. Available on Etsy for $180.00. Drama, drama, drama, just divine!

What is a wedding without a little sparkle? We’ve love bubbles, petals, and confetti, but what about sparklers to greet the bride and groom? One of our couples last year danced their first dance surrounded by love and sparks in the dark…

Here are a few more images of brides and grooms making an exciting exit!

Photo courtesy of JasonG Photography.

We love when couples allow us to think outside the box when it comes to capturing their guests on their wedding. We love the photo frame wall trend, because with a stationed photographer or camera and a carefully constructed backdrop, guests can have their personalities really shine and create a memorable photo book for the bride and groom. A few of our favorites:

Image from Green Wedding Shoes

Image from Style Me Pretty.

When we found this new take on a guest book, we squealed! We are big fans of old fashioned address books, and this version of a guest book is exactly that! Guests can write their special wishes to you on these small cards, and you can find them alphabetically for always. Available in 20 colors for $35.00 from JustWright Boutique on Etsy.

On November 4th, A Touch of Bliss is producing a fall fund raising event for WeeCycle, “Sitters and Sushi” We hope to see you there!

Need a date night? Have holiday parties for grown-ups on the calendar? Need a few hours to yourself? Then join us at “Sitters and Sushi” to meet and mingle with over 35 pre-screened experienced babysitters, enjoy cocktails and appetizers, and bid on our “date night” themed silent auction for the benefit of WeeCycle. Each mom will receive a folder with babysitter background, availability, and photo and an opportunity to mix with amazing sitters!

WeeCycle helps metro area families with infants and toddlers affected by domestic violence and homelessness by collecting new and gently used baby gear to fulfill needs-lists through local community organizations. http://www.weecyclecolorado.org/

Event date: Wed, Nov 4th, 7-9:30 pm
Location: Sushi Hai 3600 W. 32nd Avenue, Denver, Colorado http://sushihai.com/
Tickets: $60.00 pre-sale until Oct 11th, $75 thereafter
Tickets: http://www.weecyclecolorado.org

One year ago, we so happy to be a part of Megan and Chris’s beautiful wedding in Lake Tahoe. Their elegant wedding was held at the West Shore Cafe. Details included a custom runner, individual cupcakes for every guest, and candles, candles, candles. The couple now lives in Dallas, Texas with their little dog, Kona, and they are celebrating their one year anniversary in Napa, San Francisco, and Tahoe.

About three months ago, a writer from Marie Claire magazine contacted me when she found my personal blog, to interview me about living and working abroad. I talked to her mostly about working abroad and planning international events, but she was interested the most about my attempt to volunteer in Costa Rica. I didn’t hear another thing about it for months! Then, the October issue arrived in my mailbox, and what did I find? A little quote from yours truly on page 92.

Thank you to all of the amazing vendors who made this video happen, and a special thanks to Mantis Media for producing this video for us! Please click on the play button below and enjoy!

A Touch of Bliss from Kerri Butler on Vimeo.

You can find this video permanently on our site at http://www.touchofblissevents.com/meet.htm

Finding gifts for your out-of-town guests or your wedding party on a budget can be a challenge. We love these Coffee Cozies presented by Wayside Violet on Etsy. At only $12 a piece, they come in so many colors and designs, that can could purchase one in every color!

If I could pick a decade to live in for a day, it would have to be the 1940’s, simply because of the hats (the rich red lipstick would be fun too!). We think weddings are a beautiful reason to wear your biggest, most adorned hat you own. Ribbon? Check. Feathers? Check!

What about an entire bridal party in hats? Wide brims for the ladies and straw fedoras for the gentlemen – lovely! Need a hat? Our favorite millinery is Fleur de Paris on Royal Street in New Orleans.